"Father, it seems that you are really stubborn!" Situ Tian said with a smile, but his tone was cold, "Since even the third brother is not that important in my father's heart, then I will not

You’ll be polite.”

Situ Tian ordered, "Remove one of Situ Xu's arms from me."

Situ Tian decided that he would no longer just talk. He would use practical actions to prove to his father that if he was unwilling to compromise, then he would never show mercy. Even if he was a brother, he could do it.

.

"No, Tian'er, don't be so stubborn." The Queen Mother, who had been watching everything, couldn't help but say, "Tian'er, Xu'er is your biological brother! You can't hurt him!"

"Queen Mother, what your grandson doesn't want is just that since your father is unwilling to listen to your grandson, then your grandson will have to take some extraordinary measures." A ruthless light flashed in Situ Tian's eyes, "Stop trying to persuade your grandson.

No matter what happens today, my grandson will get the imperial edict of succession written by his father."

"Tian'er, you-" After hearing Situ Tian's words, the Queen Mother was so furious that she was speechless.

"You guys take action for me immediately." Situ Tian gave the order cruelly, "I want to see whether, in my father's heart, the throne is more important or the life of my third brother is more important."

However, what Situ Tian did not expect was that even though he had given the order, the man who put the knife on Situ Xu's neck remained motionless, as if he had not heard his order.

Seeing such a scene, Situ Tian became anxious, "What on earth are you doing? Didn't you hear my order? You don't want to live anymore, do you?"

"It's because they want to live that they don't dare to act rashly." Just when Situ Tian didn't know what was going on, Situ Lingzhi said, "Do you really think that I don't know anything about everything you do? You

His movements were so big, if I hadn't noticed at all, then I would have been sitting in this seat for so many years in vain."

"Father, you -" Situ Tian's eyes widened, concealing the gleam of disbelief, "You have always known that you have been staring at me secretly, haven't you?"

"Yes." Situ Lingzhi stood up, his eyes full of disappointment, "I have always known it, but I just didn't say anything. I just want to see where you are going. If you are willing to repent, I

You won't kill them all, but you have always been stubborn, and you even want to kill your own brother."

"Come out!" Situ Lingzhi ignored Situ Tian's reaction and shouted directly into the crowd.

Soon, Qin Guogong Qin Yaozhi walked out of the crowd. After saluting Situ Lingzhi, he said, "Reporting to the emperor, all the rebellious imperial guards in the palace have been cleared away. The soldiers and horses in Lin Wei's hands, ministers,

They have all been recovered, and Lin Wei is now in the prison, waiting for the Emperor to surrender. Also, Prince Lin's Mansion has been surrounded, and no one inside can escape. We are just waiting for the Emperor to surrender."

After hearing Qin Yaozhi's report, Situ Lingzhi nodded with satisfaction, "Okay, Qin Aiqing, please step aside first!"

After Qin Yaozhi saluted, he stood aside.

"Come here, catch this traitor."

Situ Lingzhi gave an order, and all the imperial guards returned to their positions, and soon someone came forward to catch Situ Tian, ​​and suppressed him to his knees on the ground.

Ever since Situ Tian saw Qin Yaozhi coming out, he knew that he had really lost. He looked at Qin Yaozhi with hatred and asked, "Why, why did you betray this palace?"

Faced with Situ Tian's questioning words, Qin Yaozhi didn't even raise his head and replied directly, "I'm just doing my duty as a minister. I have only one master, and that is the current emperor."

"Hahaha -" After hearing Qin Yaozhi's words, Situ Tian's eyes were full of madness, "I didn't expect that I had so many plans during this period, but in the end, in your eyes, I am just a clown. I am really stupid.

Ah! I actually thought you would help me."

"That means you don't understand me at all." Qin Yaozhi said, "I'm not that kind of person."

"Aren't you worried about your daughter?" Situ Tian said, "Don't forget, your daughter is my princess. If I fall, she will not have a good life."

"You don't need to worry about this." Qin Yaozhi said coldly, "The emperor has already promised me. My daughter will not be implicated in any way, and in the future, I will choose a good family for her.

"

Qin Yimiao looked at everything that happened, and she didn't know how she should react. Whether it was the prince's rebellion or her father's betrayal, she was kept in the dark. But she also knew that at this time, she

There was nothing she could do. And she knew very well that the prince was probably at the end of his life. But fortunately, her father had already planned a way out for her.

"You -" After hearing Qin Yaozhi's words, Situ Tian wanted to rush forward, but was unable to move because he was suppressed by the imperial guards.

"Situ Tian, ​​you, the superior, actually want to pass on the throne. Even if you are my son, I will never tolerate it." Situ Lingzhi said, "Someone, take this traitor to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment.

No one is allowed to see him without my permission."

"Your Majesty, please forgive me." Seeing her son being escorted away, the Queen could no longer sit still. She immediately knelt on the ground and begged, "Your Majesty, Tian'er was just confused for a moment. He didn't mean it.

, please spare him this time! Even if it means deposing him as the crown prince, I just ask you to spare his life."

The queen knew in her heart that Situ Tian had committed a major crime of rebellion this time. According to the law, he would be beheaded. Now she didn't ask for anything but to save his life. As long as his life was still there, then he would be beheaded.

That's enough. Now that all her chips are gone, she no longer has her family to support her. She knows that she has truly lost now. So she doesn't ask for anything now, she just wants to save herself.

It's just my son's life.

"Stop talking, queen, return to your seat." Situ Lingzhi said coldly, "These matters are not yours to interfere with. These are court affairs. Don't forget that the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics."

"Your Majesty, I don't know anything." The Queen's tears continued to flow out. "I know that what Tian'er did this time is indeed treasonous, but he is also my concubine and the emperor's son! Your Majesty, what am I concubine?

I don’t ask for anything, I just hope that the emperor can give me a promise, that is, spare Tian’er’s life.”

"Queen——" Seeing the queen's appearance, Situ Lingzhi felt vaguely angry.

"Your Majesty!" Even the Queen Mother couldn't stand it and said, "No matter what you say, Tian'er is also your son! The Queen is just eager to protect her son. Moreover, her request is not too excessive.

, just promise her!"

Although the Queen Mother was also angry at Situ Tian's rebellious behavior, no matter what she said, Tian'er was also her grandson, and she didn't want anything to happen to Tian'er, so she also begged for mercy.

After hearing the Queen Mother's plea, Situ Lingzhi was really embarrassed. In fact, he had not thought about how to deal with Situ Tian at all. But that was his son after all, and he did not want his life. But, he just

I don't want to be forced by the queen to make a promise.

"Your Majesty—" The queen looked at Situ Lingzhi sadly, waiting for his promise.

"Hahaha--"

Just when the atmosphere was so solemn, a burst of laughter like silver bells suddenly came from the field. It was crisp and moving. It could be seen that the owner of the laughter was indeed laughing sincerely. However, such a smile in such a scene did not make sense.

It seemed very abrupt. Everyone looked at the source of the laughter, only to find that the person who made such laughter was actually Princess Xu.

Everyone looked at Zhao Keran with confusion in their eyes. No one knew what she was laughing about. Only Situ Xu next to her still looked calm, because he knew his wife, and no matter what she did, she would always do it.

She has her reasons, just believe in her.

"Princess Xu, what are you laughing at?" Seeing Zhao Keran's look, the queen felt that she was laughing at herself, especially since she was in a bad mood now, so her tone was full of anger, "Is it possible that she was laughing at her?

, do you think I am funny like this?"

After hearing what the queen said, everyone was sweating for Zhao Keran, because indeed, it was really inappropriate for her to laugh at this time. Even if she is pregnant now, she cannot be so arrogant!

Visualized, in everyone's eyes, Zhao Keran smiled and replied, "Yes! I just think the way you look now, Queen, is funny, so that's why you laugh, can't you?"

After hearing this answer, everyone really didn't know what to say. Although the prince's rebellion failed and the queen had no support behind her, she was still the queen after all! How could Princess Xu be so bold and dare to be in such an occasion?

Say something like this.

"But, what are you going to say?" Even Situ Lingzhi couldn't help but frown, "Why don't you apologize to your mother quickly?"

Situ Lingzhi did not want to help the queen, he did this just for Zhao Keran. No matter what he said, the queen was an elder. If she said such words on such an occasion, it would be disrespectful to her elders.

When she ascends to the throne of queen, this matter will become a stain.

The Queen Mother also looked at Zhao Keran with a dissatisfied look. She had always thought that this grandson's daughter-in-law was a sensible person, but she never expected that she would do such a thing on such an occasion.

The queen originally wanted to have a fit, but because of Situ Lingzhi's words, she endured it and waited for Zhao Keran to apologize to her.

However, Zhao Keran did not listen to Situ Lingzhi's words and apologize. Instead, he stood up, and after saluting, he said, "Father, isn't the queen very worried about the prince? Since she is so worried about the prince, then I have a way to do it.

.”

Situ Xu stayed with Zhao Keran without saying a word, because he believed that his wife would handle everything well.

"What?" After hearing Zhao Keran's words, Situ Lingzhi was stunned for a moment, "What are you talking about? This matter is beyond your control."

"Haha, why should my father be so anxious?" Zhao Keran said with a smile, "Isn't it a good idea for you to listen to my wife-in-law first before making a decision? Since the queen is so worried about the prince, then why not let her go to jail with the prince?

Isn’t that enough? In this case, she doesn’t have to worry!”

As soon as Zhao Keran said this, everyone was in an uproar. They looked at her as if they were seeing a monster. What are you talking about? Let the queen and the prince go to prison together. Although the prince rebelled, the queen did not! Is Princess Xu crazy?

No.

"Zhao Keran, don't think that because you are pregnant, I don't dare to touch you." The queen was furious, "I am still the queen now. If you commit the following crimes, I can deal with you at any time."

"Hmph!" Zhao Keran sneered, "Yes! You are still the queen now, but you won't be anymore soon."

"Of course." Even Situ Lingzhi couldn't stand listening anymore, "What on earth are you doing? Why don't you retreat?"

"Father, since my daughter-in-law has stood up today, she will not leave so easily." Zhao Keran said with a smile, "My daughter-in-law will be bold today and ask my father to seek justice for a person."

"What?" Situ Lingzhi had no idea which play Zhao Keran was acting in, "What exactly do you want to do?"

"Father, you may have forgotten!" Zhao Keran said, "The reason why my mother-in-law died that year was because she was in poor health and died of illness. Moreover, the cause of her illness was because someone had eaten in her meals before.

Saffron fell."

After hearing Zhao Keran's words, Situ Lingzhi's eyes were full of complexity, because he remembered all of this clearly and had never forgotten it.

"Zhao Keran, what on earth are you talking about?" When Zhao Keran mentioned what happened back then, the queen became anxious, "Xiao Xiaoxiao is dead, what do you want to say here? Why do you want to dig up this old thing to talk about."

"Queen, are you anxious?" Zhao Keran raised a sneer at the corner of his mouth, "Yes, you feel guilty, that's why you are so anxious!"

"I don't understand a word of what you are talking about." The queen avoided Zhao Keran's eyes.

After seeing such a scene, Situ Lingzhi couldn't help but have doubts in his heart.
To be continued...