flstandardbreds Chapter 172 A thorough investigation of the past
Chapter 172 A thorough investigation of the past
The Emperor of Northern Qi launched a thorough investigation into what happened that year with great fanfare. Once the news came out, not only the Liu family was panicked, but the Bo family was even more panicked.
"The emperor woke up after the third prince's cardiac blood was used as medicine?" Old Madam Bo asked in disbelief. Fearing that the maid couldn't explain clearly, she asked someone to ask Bo Yan'er to come back.
When Bo Yan'er hurried back, she couldn't hide her smile, but she saw that the old lady's face was ashen, and she was a little puzzled: "Grandma, what's wrong with you?"
The old lady shook her head: "It's just an old illness, it's nothing serious, but why are you so happy?"
Bo Yan'er gently touched her belly, a smile spreading across her lips: "The doctor said that it is a good sign for a boy. This child came at a very clever time. The prince abandoned the city and fled, and was despised. Today, Your Highness cut out his blood and saved the emperor. I heard that the emperor sat beside Your Highness for a long time after he woke up."
Finally, Bo Yan'er curled her lips and said, "Your Highness has finally made it through."
This made the old lady's heart sink, and she asked casually: "Your Highness cut out blood to save the emperor?"
"Yes, just like when the prince cut his blood to save the emperor. If it weren't for the Third Prince, the emperor would be in danger." Bo Yan'er was thankful.
The old lady's face darkened.
"Grandmother, the emperor has ordered that we go to Hecheng as soon as His Highness wakes up, and he has also sent many imperial doctors to follow." Although Bo Yan'er was a little worried, this was the best time to win people's hearts. If the third prince handled the matter well, the emperor would definitely think more highly of him.
Bo Yan'er saw that the old lady's face was getting darker and darker, and asked worriedly: "Grandma, you look very bad, are you feeling unwell?"
"No, nothing. You're pregnant, so go back and rest for a while." The old lady didn't have the energy to get involved with Bo Yan'er anymore, so she quickly asked someone to invite Lord Bo and Madam Bo to come over.
As soon as he finished speaking, Lord Bo came over with an unhappy expression on his face.
After Bo Yan'er left, Lord Bo became anxious: "So many years have passed, why would the emperor want to investigate this matter thoroughly?"
In fact, the Bo family is more worried about the truth being revealed.
The old lady glanced at her son unhappily and said, "Who would have thought that such a thing would happen after so many years? I hope no one will leak the news."
"It's all Xu's fault!" Lord Bo said angrily, "Xu was so bold that she took away another child without making any noise and even kept it a secret and refused to say anything more."
"Enough!" The old lady interrupted Master Bo in time. When Xu went out for a year and suddenly came back with a child, the old lady did not believe that this was the bloodline of the Bo family, and asked Xu to get rid of the child several times.
Until one day, Xu came to her with a burning child in her arms and begged her for help. She had no choice but to tell her the child's identity. The old lady was half-believing and half-doubting.
Xu then took out the handwritten letter from Concubine Yuexian, and the old lady believed it. She treated the child differently and asked the doctor to cure the child.
Twins are a bad sign, and rumors were circulating in the palace that Concubine Yue and General Feng were having an affair.
The third prince was almost five years old, but the emperor had never even glanced at him.
The old lady was frightened by the vague news about the child's background, and she quickly asked Xu to send the child away without waiting for any action.
There was a fire and the child disappeared.
Over the years, the old lady still feels scared whenever she thinks of that child.
The Bo family endured for many years, and the matter concerning Concubine Yue and General Feng was suppressed again. The third prince was adopted by the queen. It was not until he married the eldest daughter of the Liu family that the Bo family realized that the third prince had not been abandoned.
Later, the prince had one of his legs bitten off by a wolf, and his position as crown prince was in jeopardy.
The Bo family could no longer sit still and gradually became willing to interact with the third prince.
This is also why the Bo family was unwilling to marry Bo Yan'er to the disabled prince, but instead gave her to the Third Prince. After all, they are blood relatives.
When the truth comes out one day, the Third Prince will understand the Bo family's painstaking efforts.
"Your Majesty... If Your Majesty knew that the Fourth Prince was taken away and hidden by the Bo family, and also died in a fire." Lord Bo didn't dare to imagine the consequences.
Old Madam Bo rubbed her brows and comforted herself: "Don't think too much, it's been so many years, and Yan'er already has the blood of the Third Prince in her belly, he will definitely protect the Bo family."
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Changchun Palace
After Empress Liu learned that the blood had been drained from her heart, she lost her balance for a moment and was about to fall: "Who gave you the courage to give the emperor medicine carelessly? If it is used incorrectly, who can bear the consequences? Concubine Xu De, is it you?"
Concubine Xu De sneered, looking Empress Liu up and down as if she were looking at a clown. "Your Majesty heard that Concubine Yuexian's death was not simple, so he sent people to investigate thoroughly. It's strange to say, why is the blood of the Third Prince not compatible with that of the Emperor more than 20 years ago?"
Every word was like a sharp blade hitting Empress Liu's heart, shocking her so much that she fell into the chair behind her and swallowed.
"emperor……"
Although Liu Xiangling didn't know the whole story, she roughly understood something from the words in which Queen Liu slandered Concubine Yuexian.
She said angrily: "My aunt was so cruel to keep the throne. She killed Concubine Yuexian and caused the Third Prince to lose the emperor's favor for so many years. She is so despicable!"
"What do you know!" Queen Liu broke down and yelled at Liu Xiangling.
Concubine Xu De glanced at the phoenix seal on the table and reached out to take it, but was held back by Empress Liu: "What are you doing?"
Concubine Xu De was not annoyed. She let go of her hand and gently stroked the gorgeous and dazzling phoenix chair, murmuring, "This matter has far-reaching implications. It's not just Concubine Yue Xian who lost her life, but also my aunt!"
Concubine Xu De's eyes flashed red. "The Emperor has ordered that from today on, I will take charge of the six palaces on behalf of the Empress. The Empress will continue to be confined to atone for Concubine Yuexian's sins. In addition, all the servants in Changchun Palace will be dismissed. If anyone violates the rules, they will be punished according to the palace rules!"
At a command, two palace maids came forward and grabbed Queen Liu, and another palace maid came and took off Queen Liu's phoenix crown and phoenix robe.
Except for the personal maid beside Queen Liu who came to stop them, the door was quiet and no one came in. The personal maid was also quickly subdued.
Empress Liu allowed her clothes to be taken off in a daze. She gritted her teeth and looked at Concubine Xu De: "So, you entered the palace intentionally to get close to the emperor and replace me? You are in your prime, is it worth it?"
Concubine Xu De raised her eyebrows and said arrogantly, "It is the dream of many women to be able to sit on the Queen's phoenix chair. The Queen had better pray that the Emperor can't find out anything."
After saying this, Concubine Xu De smiled sweetly and turned away.
The attitude is very arrogant!