strictlysupreme Chapter 378 Brainwashed
Chapter 378 Brainwashed
[He didn't even think about it. If the late emperor hadn't protected him so strictly that the Wei family couldn't find a chance, how could Concubine Shen get close to him and seduce him? ]
[If the late emperor knew that his good intentions were met with misunderstanding and complaints from his son, he would probably jump out of his mausoleum.]
Emperor Qinglong: ...My father is not as stingy as you.
However, Song Yunxi's inner voice did make him wake up completely. His father had indeed put a lot of thought into him. Even what he learned in Shengyun Mountain was the art of being an emperor. Isn't this enough to explain his father's attitude?
But why had he never thought of this before? Instead, he thought that his father's sons were short-lived, so he had to let him learn the art of being an emperor. He thought that his father wanted to bring him back to the capital because his sons were all dying.
It turned out to be because he had been protected too well all along.
He lived a peaceful life in Shengyun Mountain, and his master loved him as if he were his own son. Even though he had learned the art of being an emperor since he was a child, he had never been involved in any intrigue.
Later, when he returned to the capital, Shuang was protected too well by his father, so his mind remained as pure as before, and he was always easily used and bewitched by others.
Isn't that the case with that woman Shen Yaoqin?
Song Yunxi's voice also made Emperor Qinglong realize that his gratitude to the empress dowager had indeed been unnecessary.
At the same time, doubts arose in his heart. Even though the empress dowager was not favored back then, she was still the emperor's bedmate after all. Could it be that she was really unaware of the late emperor's attitude towards the many princes?
Or did she notice it but pretended not to know, and then showed kindness to him, so that he was made the crown prince and ascended the throne. She was actually just doing him a favor.
It’s just to find a reliable support for myself and my son.
In the harem, is there any woman who is truly pure-minded, harmless and indifferent to worldly affairs?
Thinking of this, Emperor Qinglong felt a chill in his heart, and he could not bring himself to say the words he had originally wanted to persuade Song Yunxi not to make things too difficult for the Queen Mother.
Song Yunxi didn't know why Emperor Qinglong suddenly became depressed. She just thought that it was because Ye Xuanyu asked for permission to leave. After all, no matter how bad the situation was, he was still his son.
Song Yunxi sighed secretly and advised in a rare good temper: "Although the Second Prince is a brainless and stupid person, fortunately he still has some technical skills. He is willing to use his strengths to benefit the people, which can be regarded as atonement for his sins. Uncle Master should be happy. After all, your son may not have to go to the eighteenth level of hell after his death, and he will not have to be whipped and his bones crushed to dust. How wonderful!"
Emperor Qinglong was originally quite moved by her consolation. Although the little girl misunderstood the reason for his loss, he couldn't be moved at all by her subsequent words.
Although the second brother is indeed a bastard, isn't it a bit too cruel to send him to the eighteen levels of hell and have his corpse whipped and his bones crushed to dust?
Seeing that Emperor Qinglong was staring at her and seemed hesitant to speak, Song Yunxi blinked and distorted the point again.
[You don’t have to be so touched or thank me. I’m just telling the truth.]
Emperor Qinglong: Am I touched? How can you tell that I am touched? It's obvious that I have nothing to say to you, okay?
The matter of mining iron ore was quickly finalized, and after repeated discussions, they still felt that Ye Xuanling was the best candidate.
First of all, mining requires a lot of manpower and material resources, and all of this requires real money.
Emperor Qinglong was reluctant to take out the little fortune that had just been put into the national treasury, so only Ye Xuanling, the eldest son who could earn money and turn back from his mistakes and was willing to spend money, was the most suitable person.
The result was exactly as they expected. Ye Xuanling had been working hard at his job since he took over the iron mining business. He paid for everything he needed out of his own pocket, and Emperor Qinglong didn't have to worry at all.
It was rare that Emperor Qinglong was in a good mood for a long time.
To be precise, this is the first time he feels so comfortable and relaxed since he ascended the throne.
The border battles were won frequently, and all the wars were under the remote command of Ye Xuanqi, the crown prince, so he didn't have to worry about anything at all.
As for the affairs in the court, the prince was responsible for all of them. Even the memorials were reviewed by the prince. As the emperor, he just went to court every day for show.
He never knew that life could be so relaxed and comfortable, and he truly felt what Song Yunxi said -
Even the air smells of freedom.
He finally understood why the Queen was obsessed with the Western Territory. Who wouldn't miss the days when she could do whatever she wanted?
This kind of life has lasted for too long. Emperor Qinglong is now unwilling to even get up early and sit on the dragon throne as a decoration. He has repeatedly proposed to withdraw his guard and give up his throne to Ye Xuanqi.
"Northern Chu should be fine, but Southern Yue and Western Dike are still doing fine. The prince must go to war. When he is away, don't you, as his father, have to stabilize the government for him?"
"Look at you, you are only in your forties, why are you only concerned with enjoying yourself? You are still a long way from retirement, okay? Even if you retire, you can't slack off and become a waste. You must make full use of your remaining energy to shine in your position and fight to the end for the unification of the world, understand?"
Emperor Qinglong was so scolded by her... no, he was brainwashed into thinking that he was not a responsible emperor and father, so he really worked diligently.
It was not until the end that he realized that he had been fooled by the little girl, and that she had fooled him to the point where no one could get any help from her.
Late at night, Qinghe, with a panicked look on her face, took Song Yunxi's token and entered the palace and went to Qingyun Pavilion.
"Miss, something happened!"
Song Yunxi, who was half asleep, turned over casually: "What happened again?"
Could it be that something strange is happening in Marquis Wenyuan’s Mansion again?
If that's the case, she really doesn't want to care about it and will wait until dawn.
Qinghe leaned over and whispered something in her ear. Song Yunxi lost all sleepiness and turned over from the bed.
"Hurry up and change my clothes. I want to leave the palace immediately!"
By the time the master and servant arrived at the Taifu Mansion, dark clouds had already covered the sky.
Seeing Song Yunxi coming, Zhu Xuanheng seemed to finally see hope: "Yunxi..."
"I already know what's going on, Uncle Heng, don't worry."
After Song Yunxi comforted Zhu Xuanheng, she looked at the worried-looking Master Zhu and said, "Don't worry, Grandpa Zhu. Everything will be fine."
Master Zhu's expression relaxed: "With a girl like you here, an old man like me can rest assured."
Song Yunxi asked in a low voice: "Where are the midwives?"
Master Zhu said coldly: "I have ordered everyone to be detained. Do not let the news leak out."
Song Yunxi breathed a sigh of relief: "I wish Grandpa is thoughtful."
If someone really did something, she believed that the person was among those people.