Father and Son Separation

Coming out of Taoyuan Manor, Li Xiao was in a daze as he walked on the road.

It looks like a puppet whose soul has been extracted.

Fortunately, there is still an eunuch by his side who pays close attention to him all the time.

Along the way, not only did he have to take care of the distraught eldest prince, but he also had to carry so much cargo. It was really difficult for him.

After finally returning to Shenjing City, Li Xiao finally recovered.

Then he sent the little eunuch back to the mansion alone, and then he went to the palace by himself.

“You said that Li Xiao went to Taoyuan Manor and came to see me when he came back? Let him in.”

Emperor Yongzheng was reading the book, originally he didn’t intend to see his eldest son.

But he was really curious about what he said to Yang Guang when he went to Taoyuanzhuang.

So in the end he chose to meet Li Xiao.

After Dai Chun went out and called Li Xiao in, he quietly left alone.

In the entire side hall, only Emperor Yongzheng and the First Prince Li Xiao were left.

Emperor Yongzheng: “Didn’t you say that you met Yang Guang and then you have something to report? Tell me.”

Emperor Yongzheng’s voice was very calm. This was not like his attitude towards his own son.

Fortunately, Li Xiao seemed to have gotten used to it, so he wasn’t surprised at all.

“Returning to the emperor’s words, it’s like this. After seeing the Marquis of Jing’an….”

Li Xiao didn’t cut the head and tail, but chose to speak out frankly.

Including Yang Guang saying that he wanted to be the emperor, and he was also not optimistic about him being the emperor. He also said the same thing.

Hearing what Li Xiao said, Emperor Yongzheng also put down the book in his hand, and put his hand on the table and tapped lightly.

Knowing that Li Xiao had finished everything, Emperor Yongzheng also stopped tapping on the table.

Turning to Li Xiao, he asked, “Are you tempted?”

Li Xiao: “Ah? Is the emperor talking about the throne? My son has indeed been moved.”

Li Xiao was still very honest, Emperor Yongzheng nodded and said.

“The throne is one of the most exciting positions in the world. As a royal family, you should be tempted.”

“But what I’m asking is, are you tempted to go to the Western Regions and become the king of a small country?”

“As the Marquis of Jing’an said, with the endorsement of a great official, the status of a prince is enough for you to become the king of a small country in the Western Regions.”

“With the support of the Marquis of Jing’an, occupation and governance will be easy. Are you tempted?”

once again asked about temptingDid you know, Li Xiao knew that it would be impossible not to answer this question.

After organizing some words, Li Xiao bowed down and said.

“My son, I am really moved, because my son has been persuaded by the Marquis of Jing’an.”

“As the Marquis of Jing’an said, if it’s a matter of fighting for the throne, the son-in-law has no advantage.”

“Without the orthodox identity of a direct descendant, and without the help of relatives with real power, I really can’t compete.”

Emperor Yongzheng put his hands in his sleeves, but he snorted coldly when he heard these words.

“A manly man, living in the heaven and the earth, how can he be depressed for a long time?”

“Are you saying that, are you complaining that I have treated you unfairly?”

“Besides, the matter of the throne is something I can decide with one word. How can it be controlled by mere relatives?”

Li Xiao raised his head and said.

“The so-called thunder, rain and dew are all the favor of the king, how dare the sons and ministers have resentment.”

“It’s just that the father asked himself, is he really willing to pass the throne to his son?”

Now, it was Emperor Yongzheng’s turn to stop talking.

Although he was very upset about what Li Xiao said about his relatives, his orthodox status as a descendant, and so on.

Actually, he didn’t pay much attention to these things.

But after he became emperor, he understood the mystery of this.

And the longer I’ve been emperor, the more important I feel these are.

But the more this happened, the more he was unwilling to choose a prince with a rather powerful relative to be the prince.

Because that would threaten his rule, and it was actually his own fault.

If he hadn’t used tricks when he took the position.

It’s not like my own sons, all of them seem to be unable to wait.

Who in Longshou Palace is probably watching his jokes every day and cursing that he deserves it.

Seeing that Emperor Yongzheng didn’t speak, Li Xiao couldn’t help feeling a little sad.

He also hoped that his father would be able to refute a few words.

For example, why don’t you care about your relatives, or that you have thought about passing the throne to him.

Even if it’s just a consolation, at least it proves that I have a place in Father’s heart.

It’s just that now, it seems that there is no hope at all.

In this way, his heart settled down instead.

There is no limit to the road, but meeting Yang Guang gave him another way out, and now it depends on whether his father is willing or not.

Thinking of this, Li Xiao said with a sad face.

“If others don’t fight or can keep safe, they can live a rich life as an idle prince in the future.”

“Jing’an Hou said that I, the great prince, are bad because of my identity.”

“The other princes may have a way out in the future as long as they keep their own place.”

“But as the eldest prince, no matter what I do, it will be interpreted as a different meaning.”

“In the future, it will probably be the chicken that makes an example of others.”

“Father, if you still have a little compassion for my son, please agree to my request for release.”

“As for the soldiers, horses, food, fodder, etc., it would be great if the emperor can help some.”

“If not, I can borrow some from the Marquis of Jing’an first, and I will definitely not embarrass my father!”

My son asked to be released in front of me. What is the difference between this and the separation of the family?

No, there is still a difference. After all, the division of the family involves dividing some of the family’s property.

But this, it’s obvious that he would rather leave than leave.

“I can’t tolerate you as a prince? Is this how you look at your younger brothers?”

Emperor Yongzheng said as if dissatisfied, but it was more like asking himself.

Li Xiao smiled wryly and didn’t say anything. What else is there to say? Could it be that he still has a chance to be emperor?

“Forget it, since your ambition is not here, you can go wherever you want.”

“It’s just that at this time of frequent natural disasters, Dagan’s treasury is empty, and there is nothing to give you.”

“Since you have an agreement with the Marquis of Jing’an, then go and cooperate with him. Let’s go.”

After speaking, Emperor Yongzheng picked up his book and began to read it, but he stopped reading Li Xiao.

After Li Xiao bowed deeply, he withdrew from the side hall.

Li Xiao was walking on the way out of the palace, looking at the familiar surroundings, feeling sad, but more relieved.

From the beginning of the heavy footsteps, to the more brisk later, it seems to have been reborn.

In the side hall, Emperor Yongzheng finally put down his book.

Walking to the entrance of the side hall, he looked at the slightly hazy moonlight in the sky.

He recalled the scene of snuggling up with his maid to keep warm in that small palace.

In the end, none of those vows made when they were young were fulfilled.

Emperor Yongzheng: “Su Jing, I have owed our child all these years, but only in this way can he grow up safely.”

“It’s fine if you leave. If you leave, you’ll be really safe. In this way, I won’t have any scruples. For some things, they should pay the price.”



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