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Chapter 141 Two emperors? (2)
Two days later, Lin Qing brought Zhao Zimu to Liu Xian’s house in the western outskirt of the imperial capital. Sure enough, Situ Yuxuan was standing at the door with a worried frown when he saw Lin Qing’s group.
This place was originally used by Liu Xian to enjoy the life in retirement. Hence, it was very remote and not many people could find here.
The moment Lin Qing appeared, he was spotted by Xiao Lianzi. With a plop, he knelt with tears in his eyes in front of Lin Qing who was wearing a long robe. Situ Yuxuan also ran up to him and stared with open eyes and tied tongued at him. Disbelief was in his eyes because everyone thought that Lin Qing had died.
This was not only because he fell into the hands of Situ Yaohua, it was also because after Lin Qing was rescued by Zhao Zimu, Situ Yaohua had to conceal the news and declare that Lin Qing was dead in order to stabilize the hearts of people. Only this way could he successfully carry on the ascension of the throne, otherwise, if the hearts of people were in unrest, everything was probable to happen.
Situ Yaohua had to guard against that and now he claimed to the public that emperor Jinghui had already been murdered by Lin Qing. Therefore, in order to take good care of Great Liang and to conform to the will of the heavens, he should become the emperor.
The moment this news was released, it had immediately stunned the officials. How could they believe this? Because although everyone knew that emperor Jinghui had disappeared, but this didn’t prove that he was dead!
The crown prince…was trying to forcefully ascend the throne!
He didn’t have emperor Jinghui’s edict nor did he solicit the opinion of the officials. His was simply planning a revolt!
Therefore, Situ Yaohua has been under tremendous stress each day these past few days. The memorials of the officials were submitted like snowflakes. They criticized his fault in every respect. All of them scolded him for being dishonest and unfilial. Not only the imperial censor, almost two thirds of the entire court was opposing his enthronement.
Therefore, Situ Yaohua’s roar could be heard in Wenhua Hall these several days. The eunuchs and palace maids were so frightened that they didn’t dare to go inside in fear to offend Situ Yaohua.
In order to deter the opposition from the court, Situ Yaohua didn’t hesitate to order a group of people to be cut off. This were the strongest people who opposed his enthronement. The heads of hundreds officials and their families were chopped off in front of the vegetable market in the West Street. The ground of the market was covered with dark red blood for several days. Hence, no one dared to raise any more objections.
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It was only one day before the day of the enthronement ceremony. Everyone at the western outskirts could only watch Situ Yaohua push into that position step by step, but there was no way to stop it. Emperor Jinghui who had long woken up didn’t rush back to the palace immediately and cut off his rebellious son. Now, he was without an army and people. Moreover, his legs were paralyzed. This made him have no other way than to hide in Liu Xian’s old residence. And it was unknwon how many things inside Liu Xian’s residence had been smashed by emperor Jinghui these days.
And when they saw Lin Qing, there was a glimmer of hope in everyone’s heart because he was their last hope.
“This servant greets His Majesty!” Lin Qing said sorrowfully to emperor Jinghui.
“Beloved subject, beloved subject!” Emperor Jinghui was stirred up and wanted to help Lin Qing up, but what he hated was that his legs couldn’t move after a serious illness. So, the glimmer in his eyes dimmed a bit.
“Your Majesty!” Lin Qing hugged emperor Jinghui’s legs and wept bitterly. The monarch and the subject haven’t seen each other for only a few days. They had never though that things have remained the same, but the people have changed. Both has fallen to this state and they were naturally very mournful.
To be honest, it was impossible for Lin Qing to serve emperor Jinghui for so many years without feelings. The various scheming of the past was also because of his needs and everything he had was given by emperor Jinghui. Now that emperor Jinghui had become like this, Lin Qing felt a bit sad.
“Your Majesty, the crown prince…!”
Even if he didn’t say anything, emperor Jinghui knew what the crown prince had done. Now that Lin Qing mentioned it, his eyes became sad and at loss subconsciously.
His own son actually forced him to this point.
Situ Yuxuan who was at a side also felt very sorrowful. Although, he also wanted to fight for the throne, he didn’t expect thing to be the way it was now.
Lin Qing looked at Situ Yuxuan and said to emperor Jinghui sorrowfully, “After this servant discovered His Highness’s intentions, in order to avoid further accidents for His Majesty, this servant boldly took the initiative to let Your Majesty, eighth prince and consort Hui escape first. Unexpectedly, it was indeed as this servant had expected, not only Your Majesty, even eighth Highness has encountered some mishaps.”
Having said this, Lin Qing glanced secretly at emperor Jinghui and said, “Your Majesty, this servant always wished for you to be safe and sound. Seeing that Your Majesty is fine now, this servant is relieved. This servant had also brought out your tiger charm and after consulting with eight Highness, this servant had already asked help from the nearby general. Please, rest assured, we will definitely return to the palace!”
Lin Qing said that excitedly. Situ Yuxuan was a bit dumbstruck. When did he discuss with Lin Qing about requesting help from other generals? Moreover, he didn’t even know that Lin Qing had brought out the tiger tally, okay?
This…
However, after seeing the glance that Lin Qing casted at him, Situ Yuxuan immediately shutter up. Although, he didn’t know what Lin Qing meant, but he still knew to cooperate with Lin Qing.
After listening to Lin Qing, emperor Jinghui instantly became excited, but after a while his eyes dimmed again and said worriedly, “Distant water can’t put out nearby fires. Will they be able to arrive tomorrow?”
“Your Majesty,” Lin Qing comforted. “Before being captured, this subject already had drawn out most of the forces of the Prefecture of Arrest. As long as you are here, we can definitely stop the crown prince!”
Emperor Jinghui was relieved. Although, he still couldn’t get out of the trauma of being betrayed by his own son, but he still wouldn’t let Situ Yaohua ascend the throne successfully because like that, he would become a joke.
There could be no two emperors in the world!
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