"Your Majesty!"
A servant of the Watermoon Palace quickly walked to the entrance of the Watermoon Palace and shouted, "The Fourth Prince requests an audience!"
He called out, but there was no response from inside. He could only look at the head of the guards at the door for help. The head of the guards looked troubled. He turned his head and looked at the head of the guards beside him with an inquiring look.
However, the leader of the guards looked straight ahead with a cold face. The leader of the guards helplessly whispered to the inner servant, "His Majesty only went to bed this morning at a quarter past three in the morning … At this time, let alone the Fourth Prince, even if the Emperor of Heaven came, he would not see him!"
The eunuch cursed in his heart. How dare he fool around in Consort Ming's Watermoon Palace until a quarter past three this morning?!
In another two hours, it would be time for the morning court session!
What a muddle-headed emperor!
How could he still be in the mood to indulge in such a serious matter?!
However, although the eunuch cursed in his heart, he did not show any expression on his face. He helplessly retreated and jogged to the Fourth Prince, Zhao Liexian, who was kneeling outside the Water Moon Palace, and said in a low voice, "Fourth Prince, His Majesty is resting and has not woken up early …"
"Woken up early?" Zhao Liexian could not hold back his anger. "What time is it now?
The sun is shining on his butt!
You bastards must be obstructing him on purpose!
Yes and no! "
As he spoke, Zhao Liexian grabbed the eunuch's ear, causing him to scream.
The eunuch cried, "Your Highness, I wouldn't dare to do that even if I ate a bear's heart or a leopard's gall!
Who in this world would delay news of you?! "
Zhao Liexian pushed him away and roared, "Then get lost, I'm going in now!"
The moment he moved, the imperial guards immediately stopped him. The leader said respectfully, "Your Highness, without the Emperor's permission, you are not allowed to enter the palace!"
Zhao Liexian roared, "Get lost!
I want to see Father, how dare you stop me?! "
The leader of the guards was none other than the one who wanted to make Li Chengfeng a scapegoat, but Zhao Feiyue rebuked him. Although he was demoted by three ranks due to the incident, he managed to keep his position.
Because of this, the commander of the imperial guards was particularly serious at this time. He knew that if he angered His Majesty again, his career as an official would come to an end.
With his family background and conditions, even if he didn't become an official, he would still be able to enjoy endless glory and splendor.
But of those who sat in this position, who didn't have a bit of ambition?
Who would be able to endure such humiliation and be removed from the stage?
Although the pugilistic world was vast, gossip was a fearful thing!
The guard leader stared at Zhao Liexian seriously and said, "Your Highness, please forgive me!
Without the imperial decree, no one is allowed to enter the palace! "
At this moment, the Divine Guards on his left and right simultaneously crossed their swords in front of them. Although they were not unsheathed, the power they exuded had an extremely strong deterrent effect.
Zhao Liexian stared at him deeply and took a step back. He turned his head and pulled the servant from before. He quietly stuffed a banknote into his hand and asked in a low voice, "Who is on duty in the palace today?"
The eunuch pinched the banknote and felt its thickness. He knew that it was a banknote worth five hundred taels of silver. He immediately felt the pain in his ears lessen and a smile involuntarily appeared on his face. "Eunuch Huang is on duty today …"
Zhao Liexian whispered in his ear, "Go and report again. Tell Eunuch Huang that this Prince has an urgent matter to report to Imperial Father. If it's delayed, not even God can save him!"
The eunuch's expression froze and he looked embarrassed. Zhao Liexian continued, "If he reports to Father in time, I will reward him handsomely!"
The eunuch thought for a moment and gritted his teeth. He nodded and said, "Your Highness, please wait for a moment. Allow me to report to Father!"
The attendant quickly left. Zhao Liexian stood in front of the hall. His eyes wandered around, looking around. Even though he was standing ramrod straight, looking calm and composed, his fists were clenched together, and his fingertips were white from the force he was exerting, showing the anxiety and impatience in his heart.
He knew that he had to see the Emperor before the Crown Prince did. Only then would he be able to strike first!
But as the saying goes, "The Crown Prince has arrived!"
Not long after, Zhao Liexian heard the last thing he wanted to hear. "The Crown Prince has arrived!"
The Crown Prince was the regent and had the highest authority after the Emperor. When he arrived, everyone knelt. Even the Fourth Prince, Zhao Liexian, had no choice but to kneel.
However, he only knelt symbolically and waited for the Crown Prince to tell him to rise. After all, this was the usual etiquette when brothers met.
But this time, when he subconsciously knelt down, he found that the Crown Prince did not stop him. Instead, the Crown Prince remained silent.
At this time, the Fourth Prince had no choice but to complete the etiquette. He lowered his head and knelt down. He could not get up until the Crown Prince told him to rise. This was etiquette. Anyone who disobeyed would be attacked by the Imperial Censors.
The Da Qi Kingdom valued etiquette and filial piety. As the Fourth Prince, he was determined to fight for the throne. If he disobeyed etiquette, then he would be out of the fight for the throne.
After all, in any game or competition, if the participants did not follow the rules, then they would be eliminated!
Unless he was a participant and the rule maker.
Zhao Liexian lowered his head and waited for a while. The Crown Prince did not say anything. Only the Dragon Shadow Boots stood in front of him.
Although he did not say anything, Zhao Liexian felt a terrifying pressure!
After enduring like this for a while, Zhao Liexian raised his head and stood up with a smile. He said, "Today is a coincidence. I did not think I would meet Third Brother here. Father …"
Without waiting for him to finish, Zhao Hanqing stared at him with an extremely dark gaze. His voice was low and angry. "Who allowed you to rise?"
The smile on Zhao Liexian's face froze. He forced a smile and said, "What is wrong with Third Brother? Why are you so angry? This …"
Zhao Hanqing rarely interrupted him. Ignoring the stares of the surrounding people, he sternly scolded, "Who allowed you to rise?"
Zhao Liexian finally could not hold it in. His face darkened. "Third Brother, no matter what, I am a Prince. The dignity of the royal family is not a matter of emotion."
Zhao Hanqing gritted his teeth and laughed angrily. "Oh?
You still know about the dignity of the royal family?
It seems that you still have a shred of shame in your heart? "
Zhao Liexian coldly said, "What is Third Brother saying? Little brother does not understand!"
Zhao Hanqing gritted his teeth and said, "What have you done? Don't tell me you don't know?"
Zhao Liexian sneered. "Little brother has seen too many things. If Big Brother does not say, how would Little Brother know?"
Zhao Hanqing was furious. He took a step forward. His usually calm and gentle face was now filled with murderous intent. "The people of Taiyang are innocent!
You have done such an inhumane thing. Do you want to end your own life in Da Qi and the world? "
Zhao Liexian also angrily said, "Brother, you must watch your words!
Even if you are the Regent Crown Prince, you cannot slander others! "
Zhao Hanqing angrily said, "What?
You dare to do it but don't dare to admit it?
Haven't you always been proud of your ability and ambition?!
You have done such an infuriating thing and you finally don't dare to admit it? "
Zhao Liexian, on the other hand, had calmed down. He stared at Zhao Han Qing and took a deep breath. Then, word by word, he said resolutely, "Third Brother, I, Zhao Han Qing, am a man of indomitable spirit. Everything I do is absolutely without selfishness or malice!
There are some things that I have done, and I will never deny it. There are some things that I have not done, so don't try to put the sh * t on my head! "
Zhao Hanqing was furious. "You!
You are shameless! You are unreasonable! "
When the two of them were facing each other with their noses against each other, a shout suddenly came from inside the palace. "His Majesty summons the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince!"
The eunuchs, palace maids and guards around all heaved a sigh of relief. The confrontation just now had made their hair stand on end. They were afraid that they would be involved in it!
But when they saw the two brothers enter the Watermoon Palace one after the other without looking at each other, they all knew that this officially announced that the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince had fallen out!