Be good, call me uncle

Chapter 1185: Stay alert without any malice

Lu Mingyong still said respectfully: "I am scared."

Emperor Yuanwu was right. The Qilin Guard had actually discovered the behavior of the Queen Mother and Yu Zhen long ago, and only allowed the tragedy to happen because of his orders.

But he did this not only for Princess Zhenli, but also for his mother.

The former Princess Chuanping was really harmed by this girl from the Xiao family.

"When you were Wei Shu, I hated you because you were insidious and cunning, but underneath this hatred, I hid my fear of you."

"Later, my inference was confirmed. You are indeed a terrible person. You have a deep blood feud and endured it for more than ten years, but you are still able to grovel in front of the enemy who exterminated your clan."

"But at the same time, I also admire you very much. At least you have not lost yourself on this road of revenge, and you have not been turned into a monster by hatred."

"In your heart, you still uphold the belief of integrity, and in your blood, the daring loyalty of several generations of the Lu family flows."

"I hope that the death of the Queen Mother will be the final end of all grievances. I also hope that the man Zhenli likes and the brother the emperor's wife respects will always be a strong-willed man."

Lu Mingyong always listened silently.

In fact, Emperor Yuanwu said it very cryptically, a long speech, which was summarized in only one sentence: Put aside your grudges and devote yourself wholeheartedly to this country from now on.

Even though Emperor Yuanwu was honest with him, Lu Mingyong did not reveal the truth, because no matter how good the emperor or his ministers are, they should keep the distance they deserve.

And that distance includes caution without malice.

In the end, Lu Mingyong just said: "Your Majesty, I understand what you said."

Emperor Yuanwu took a deep look at Lu Mingyong and stopped continuing the topic just now.

He asked with great interest: "How are you and Zhenli doing? Your girl has been like a child who has not grown up since she was a child, but now she is going to become a mother."

The young emperor was never a fool.

All that's missing is training.

What he is best at is understanding people's hearts, making it easy for people to trust him.

The corners of Lu Mingyong's lips raised unconsciously: "She is like a child, heartless. She just pouts all day long, acting like a coquettish girl and doing this or that. I can't do anything to her."

Emperor Yuanwu also smiled: "Everyone will be as happy as a child in front of someone who loves him wholeheartedly. Zhenli is lucky."

Lu Mingyong smiled and said: "The same is true for me."

Emperor Yuanwu put his hand on Lu Mingyong's shoulder, patted it lightly with his palm, and then took it back.

Seeing that the Chengming Palace was right in front of him, Emperor Yuanwu took a deep breath and looked back: "It's getting late. Go back early and tell them that if King Shen comes to the palace to ask for an audience, there is no need to stop him."

Lu Mingyong bowed and left.

In the palace, everything is white.

A piece of onyx.

Because the Queen Mother "worshiped the Buddha" during her lifetime, the Queen Mother's funeral was kept simple, and the coffin was sent to the imperial mausoleum for burial after the period of mourning was over.

But because the Queen Mother of a country passed away, the atmosphere was still a bit depressing.

As soon as Lu Mingyong reached the palace gate, he saw Chang Sun Yi walking towards him in a hurry.

He raised his hands in salute, but Changsun Yi ignored him and continued walking towards the palace.

Lu Mingyong couldn't help but murmur: "Your Majesty, this fox, has plotted against King Shen again."

After saying that, he glanced at the palace gate and got on the carriage going home.

Chengming Hall.When Changsun Yi walked in, Emperor Yuanwu had already changed his clothes and was sitting on the dragon chair.

He was dressed in a black and red dragon robe and looked serious.

The chilling and condensed temperament of his body complements the black and red colors, and the aura of the emperor rushes towards his face, showing his authority without being angry.

Changsun Yi couldn't help but kneel down and salute: "Your Majesty, sir."

Emperor Yuanwu said nothing, quietly waiting for Changsun Yi to explain his intention.

Under such a solemn expression, Changsun Yi gradually became serious.

He looked at Emperor Yuanwu with inquiring eyes: "What does your Majesty want to see you for today?"

Emperor Yuanwu said quietly: "Gong, the Qin Dynasty needs Prince Shen; privately, I need my eldest brother."

Changsun Yi looked at Emperor Yuanwu in surprise: "You need... minister?"

Then he smiled mockingly to himself: "What can I do?"

Emperor Yuanwu directly stated his purpose: "The Xirong royal family has withered, and the political power is in the hands of another group. The new leader is brave and war-loving, and sooner or later he will raise his troops to rebel against the Qin Dynasty."

"Since there is no suitable candidate for military general in the court, I would like to make you the General of Zhenxi and go to Xirong to quell the rebellion."

Changsun Yi was even more surprised: "Your Majesty, Xirong has submitted to the Qin Dynasty for a hundred years. Although it is a vassal state, it has never truly integrated into the Qin Dynasty. The main force of our army is concentrated in Guiyan City."

"Once Xirong unites with the countries farther west and raises troops to invade, there will definitely be a hard battle. Why would you leave such an important matter to me, a criminal?"

Emperor Yuanwu said loudly: "Because it is important, it must be handed over to someone I trust!"

"Trust?" Changsun Yi chewed on these two words, feeling a little dazed.

Emperor Yuanwu said: "You and I are the closest kin of flesh and blood. I don't trust you, so who should I trust? No matter what disputes there are between our brothers, it is still a matter of our family."

"When outsiders come to bully us, only by working together can we break the bank. Big brother, on the day of the palace change, we brothers were able to put aside our prejudices and fight side by side. Are you still willing to work together with me now?"

"I..." Changsun Yi was stunned by Emperor Yuanwu's words.

His enemy, who was supposed to be the superior victor, now said that he needed him.

This made him feel complicated as a loser, but also revealed an indescribable joy.

Emperor Yuanwu said nothing, quietly waiting for his reply.

In the past few months, Changsun Yi's pride and ambition have all been polished away by reality.

When he no longer only sees utility, his vision becomes much broader and he cares about more.

For example, the truth about the palace change.

Changsun Yi asked: "Second brother, tell me honestly, was it really my mother who killed the imperial grandmother?"

He had nothing to lose and nothing to fear.

Even if pursuing the truth violates taboos, so what?
Emperor Yuanwu shook his head: "No, although I have no conclusive evidence, I suspect that the emperor's grandmother died at the hands of my mother, and your mother was just a scapegoat."

Changsun Yi raised his eyelids and looked at Emperor Yuanwu with a thoughtful look. He continued to ask: "Did my grandfather really force him into the palace?"

Emperor Yuanwu nodded solemnly: "Although he was instigated, he did it, and no one framed him."

Changsun Yi also asked: "Where did I lose, and where did you win?"

Emperor Yuanwu replied seriously: "I have just told you the reason why you lost, and I, if you think that sitting in this position is a win, I can tell you the reason."

(End of this chapter)