Shangguan Rui's face darkened slightly when he heard this, and the tea cup he originally held in his hand was placed on the table aside. The clear clanking sound of the blue and white porcelain was particularly heart-shaking in the quiet upper study.

Xia Wenbin couldn't help but feel ashamed. In his life, he thought he was worthy of the people of Li and the Xia Dynasty. However, in his later years, because of the burden of his unworthy descendants, he said these insincere words with all his face, which made him feel very guilty.

condemn.

Wei Xin'er glanced at Wei Che, who looked upright, but nodded in appreciation in her heart. This was in line with Wei Che's serious and upright character. She turned her eyes to the side, but she saw Xia Tang's face turned pale and suspicious.

Uncertain glances continue

He glanced at Mrs. Yan. Could it be that Mrs. Yan didn't tell the truth? That's why Xia Tang's confusing words were said so confidently. Well, Mrs. Yan is really weird. Didn't she come here specifically to deceive her daughter?

?

Every family has some moths. After experiencing the second wife of the Wei family and what happened before her, Wei Xin'er deeply understood this truth.

Xia Wenbin kowtowed heavily at this time and said in a slightly trembling tone: "Your Majesty, I am guilty."

Xia Wenbin is already nearly sixty years old, but his hair is already completely white. First, he assisted Shangguan Rui in ascending to power, and then in order to stabilize the stability of the new dynasty, this old master can be said to have put in all his efforts and spent a lot of effort.

Shangguan Rui couldn't help but feel a little soft when he saw Xia Wenbin like this. Xia Wenbin was the only one who could support the Xia family now. Xia Shao, who was carefully cultivated and even better than his son, died because of him.

Yes, this is why he was particularly partial to the Xia family after Xia Shao's death.

"Old Master, get up." Shangguan Rui, probably feeling guilty, could not help but soften his tone a lot, and personally helped Xia Wenbin up.

Xia Wentao couldn't help but feel relieved when he saw this. Fortunately, his eldest brother was here. Even if he was like this, the emperor would be relieved.

Wei Che couldn't help but frown. He admired the conduct of Duke Zhen Guo, but that didn't mean he could condone Xia Jianren's crime. He also promised the people who were injured and suffered frightening losses that he would seek justice for them.

At this time, another young eunuch came in and reported: "The prince of Qin wants to see you."

The emperor's heavy heart eased, but he wondered why this boy suddenly entered the palace. After thinking about it, he said: "Let him come in."

Shangguan Jue was dressed in the imperial robe of a descendant, and his appearance was uniquely handsome in the Shangguan family. He saluted the emperor and said, "Shangguan Jue, please see the emperor."

Shangguan Rui and Shangguan Jue's father are direct cousins, so Shangguan Jue should be called Shangguan Rui's cousin.

Shangguan Rui himself has no sons, and the only nephews he has in the capital are the prince of Qin and the prince of Wei. The prince of Qin is his cousin, and the prince of Wei is his nephew. In terms of closeness, Shangguan Rui should marry Guan Hao.

.13acv.

Before Shangguan Rui ascended the throne, every brother was his own competitor. In addition, they were not born to the same woman, and even each other's biological mothers were plotting against each other in the harem. Under such circumstances, Shangguan Rui and

The brothers only had a superficial friendship, and it could be said that they were wary of each other deep down, even though King Wei had withdrawn from the fight for the throne at that time.

The only person Shangguan Rui was close to was Shangguan Tan, Shangguan Jue's father. Xia Shao was as close as a sister to Shangguan Jue's mother. After Shangguan Tan died on the battlefield and his wife gave birth to Shangguan Jue, she followed him because of Qin.

The King of Qin wanted to guard the northwest and could not take care of the infant Shangguan Jue, so the childless Xia Shao took Shangguan Jue to her side and raised him until he was five years old.

It can be said that the first word Shangguan Jue wrote was taught by the current emperor. When Shangguan Jue was young, Yuxue was cute and had a sweet mouth.

The situation became so intense that it was not safe for Shangguan Jue, the heir to Prince Qin's palace, to stay with him, and Xia Shao would not send Shangguan Jue back.

As Shangguan Jue grew older, his reputation as a playboy also grew. At that time, Shangguan Rui often took time to teach Shangguan Jue. However, this boy had already learned a trick of paying lip service to others and violating the rules.

Dandy his.

When Shangguan Rui ascended the throne as emperor, Shangguan Jue had already become the number one dude in Shangjing. People would join him every day. Shangguan Rui suppressed all these tricks. For this child who could be said to be raised by himself, he has always been

Beloved.

And Shangguan Jue had the emperor's favoritism, so he was naturally even more lawless.

"Get up, why did you suddenly enter the palace today?" Shangguan Rui couldn't help but reveal a somewhat fatherly look on Shangguan Jue's face.

Shangguan Jue showed a signature sneer smile: "Your Majesty, you are definitely here to stand up for a friend." Shangguan Jue dropped these words, the expression on his face calmed down, and then he rushed forward and tied the ground firmly.

Xia Wenbin started punching and kicking him.

His fists and kicks seemed to have no structure, but they went to the most painful part of the human body in a moment. Even though Xia Wentao remembered that this was the study room and the emperor was still sitting on it, he couldn't stand the pain and started howling.

Almost all the people who went to the study were shocked. This was the unfolding of God. Shangguan Jue really dared to do this. This was done in front of the emperor. The power of God must not be offended.

Guan Wenben was asking. Wei Che couldn't help but be shocked when he saw Shangguan Jue like this. Although the emperor had indulged Shangguan Jue in the past, he wouldn't let him act like this. Shangguan Jue was too courageous.

Okay, is he really not afraid of the emperor?

Shangguan Jue is naturally not afraid of Shangguan Rui. He understands Shangguan Rui's feelings for him very well. It can be said that father and son are not better than father and son. To put it bluntly, even if Shangguan Rui has a biological son, he will not have any feelings for his biological son.

Got to be better than him.

The most ruthless Tian family. If Shangguan Rui has his own son, those people will definitely be the next successors to the throne. No one in the throne is suspicious, and he doesn't like others to stare at his position eagerly, even if those people are

Neither can his own son.

According to Shangguan Rui's character, the Great Xia Dynasty would definitely train the princes carefully for the sake of the country and the Shangguan family. However, the more outstanding the princes' abilities, the more fearful he would be. This is often a vicious cycle, which is also the nature of the world.

Rarely do families have a father and son who have deep feelings for each other.

However, Shangguan Jue is different. Today Shangguan Rui has no son, but Shangguan Jue once lived under his knees for a period of time. During those five years, there was no conflict of interest. Shangguan Rui and the Queen of Yuan Dynasty even

Shangguan Jue treats him as his own son, which lays the foundation of their relationship.

On the other hand, Shangguan definitely has no interest in the seat where Shangguan Rui is sitting now. He is just Shangguan Rui's nephew. In terms of closeness, there are also the Prince of Wei and his nephews who have died in other places. Even if Shangguan Rui is born

Not out

When his son comes, he will not be able to take the throne, unless all the seven or eight nephews of different ages in front of him are dead. What's more, Shangguan Jue has such a bad reputation outside and never interferes with the affairs of the court.

work, let alone form cliques.

This is the most important reason why Shangguan Rui trusts and favors Shangguan Jue. Of course, it is precisely because of Shangguan Rui's unprincipled favor that Shangguan Jue, the eldest son of Prince Qin, can walk away in Shangjing.

Xia Wenbin was the first person in the room to react. Seeing that his younger brother was dying, Xia Wenbin couldn't help but cry out sadly to the emperor.

Only then did Shangguan Rui react and said repeatedly: "Don't pull him away yet."

Several eunuchs came up to pull Shangguan Jue. Shangguan Jue was also tired from the beating. He clapped his hands and said proudly, "That's it. You don't need to pull me. I'm tired from the beating too."

Shangguan Rui's mouth couldn't help but twitch. He could have been more bold and didn't even look at where this place was. If he really beat Xia Wentao to death, the old lady Fu Shao would have to hit her head first in the study room.

Wei Xin'er was also intimidated by Shangguan Jue's tough behavior. She had seen Shangguan Jue act shamelessly in front of Qingluan before, but she didn't know that he had such a side. Wei Xin'er couldn't help but peek at Shangguan Rui from the corner of her eye.

, but found that Shangguan Rui's face was filled with fake anger and helplessness.

This completely refreshed Wei Xin'er's understanding. Shangguan Rui was not a good-natured person, but he actually allowed Shangguan Jue to punch and kick his ministers in the study room. This can be said to be the only favor in the world.

ah.

Xia Tang and Yan Shi's faces were pale. Xia Tang had been in the palace for a while and understood deeply that in this palace, one could offend the emperor's favorite concubine, but one could never offend the prince of Qin. However, Yan Shi was completely overturned.

Knowing that, she watched helplessly as her husband was beaten into a pig's head.

"You are too silly. This is my study room." Shangguan Rui scolded Shangguan Jue with a frown.

Shangguan Jue blinked his eyes and said to Shangguan Rui: "Your Majesty, Jue is just treating the other person with his own way."

Xia Wenbin's eyebrows jumped when he heard Shangguan Jue say with a playful smile: "Your Majesty, Jue just said that Jue is seeking justice for a friend of mine. You must know that Jue's friend's third aunt's daughter's uncle is

When my nephew's father went to the Xia family for business, he was escorted by the Xia family.

He was beaten half to death, and he still hasn't woken up. After all, that man is still a seventh-grade official under Jing Zhaoyi. He went to Xia's house just to bring Xia Jianren to court, but he went in straight and came out sideways. Mr. Xia Er is so big.

He was very dignified and ordered people to carry the man back to Jingzhaoyi with gongs and drums."

"Your Majesty, Mr. Jing Zhaoyi was personally appointed by you two years ago. This Mr. Xia Er has not only slapped Jing Zhaoyi's face, but also severely slapped your face, the Emperor. How can you just stand by and accept the favor of the Emperor?

I watched the emperor being slapped in the face. Not only did this vent my friend's anger, but it also vented my anger for you, the emperor." Shangguan Jue looked like he didn't need to thank you. He was as bastard as he wanted.

Shangguan Rui didn't know whether to be angry or laugh at what he said. This kid really dared to say anything, including his friend's third aunt's daughter, uncle, nephew's father, and he was full of nonsense, and he became more and more courageous.

Seriously, what do you mean he was slapped in the face, and he was venting his anger on his behalf.

When Xia Wenbin heard that Shangguan Jue revealed what he had been trying to hide, his old face instantly aged ten years, and his face was full of dejection. When he heard Shangguan Jue's slap in the face, it was even more heartbreaking.

He was beating like "bang bang bang" and he didn't even dare to look at the emperor's face.

It took a while before I heard the emperor's deep voice asking: "Teacher Xia, is what Prince Qin said true?"

Xia Wenbin knew that he could no longer hide his feelings, so he had to say: "Your Majesty, please calm down. My second brother also loves his son very much. At that time, the imperial doctor diagnosed Jianren that he would not be able to have children again in the future. My second brother was also furious and lost his mind for a moment. I have already asked

I asked the doctor to treat Mr. Xie's injuries, and then he would personally go to Xie's house to apologize. The doctor said Mr. Xie's life is safe."

Shangguan Jue took advantage of the situation and kicked Xia Jianren, who was unconscious, and interrupted: "Even if this kind of dandy gives birth to a son, he will bring trouble to Beijing. That horse is so good at kicking. At least the people in Beijing will be grateful to it."

Wei Che looked at the complacent Shangguan Jue and felt deeply that this man was so thick-skinned that he was able to ride on top of him. He was the number one dude in Beijing and yet he had the nerve to scold Xia Jianren, even though Xia Jianren was indeed recruiting people.

disgusting.

Wei Che didn't know anything about Xie Youzhi, otherwise he should have spoken out just now. The second brother of the Xia family was so arrogant that Old Master Xia's face might not be of any use.

Although Shangguan Jue's words were irritating, they made quite a bit of sense, especially when the second room of the Xia family beat up the office staff, and in order to show off their status, they also carried the injured Xie Youzhi back to Beijing Zhaoyi. What did the people in Beijing think? Officials protect each other.

, the emperor has no royal law at his feet, how can these people still trust him as the emperor?

"Old Master, I understand your love and care for your brother, but you should also think about the people in Beijing. You have always been a promoter of benevolent government in the court. You advised me to love the people like a son. Now look at Xia Xia.

What did the second wife of our family do to my people? Do you think I should let these arrogant and scourges go?" Shangguan Rui's words became more serious later on.

Xia Wenbin couldn't help but closed his eyes and said: "I know I was wrong. I failed to restrain the Xia family. I don't ask for anything else. I only ask that the emperor can spare their lives. I am old and I would like to resign as Tai Tu."

From now on, I will teach the Xia family well and never let them come out to harm the people again."

Xia Wentao was dizzy from the pain. When he heard that his brother was going to resign as Tai Tu, he couldn't help but trembled. Then he trembled and begged for mercy: "Your Majesty, I know I was wrong. I will never dare to do it again."

, yes, it was the evil woman who connived at the guards to beat Mr. Xie, please give me a clear warning from your Majesty."

Although Xia Wentao didn't have much insight, he understood that if his brother resigned as Taifu, then their Xia family would really collapse in half. How could he be so stupid and let Yan family beat Xie Youzhi severely? If it weren't for Xie Youzhi's

Come on, the emperor may not be so angry.

ps: Xiaoyu fell asleep as he wrote. If someone next door didn't howl and woke me up, I don't know how long I would have slept. There is another update, and it is estimated to be past twelve o'clock. I beg shamelessly.
Chapter completed!