pappabearbooks Chapter 125 His Highness Zhu Qiang has killed someone!!!
Chapter 125 His Highness Zhu Qiang has killed someone!!!
Seeing that the Second Prince was beginning to have doubts, Sun Miaoran immediately spoke up to explain, indicating that she was not making things up and that she was not involved in this mess.
As a mere servant, she could not possibly bear such a responsibility: "Your Highness, this matter has already spread throughout the palace, and I'm afraid that in a short while, even His Majesty will know. This matter cannot be concealed at all. Please, Your Highness, understand."
These words fell slowly to the floor.
At this moment, both Zhu Gang and Zhu Di had slightly somber expressions.
Zhu Gang said blankly, "How could this be? He's not usually this bold... Why is this happening?"
Zhu Di was also somewhat stunned at this moment.
He couldn't help but look at his second brother.
If my second brother had not turned back from his wrong path and followed the guidance of our mother onto the right path, perhaps the person doing this today would be my second brother.
Many things in this world are easy to think about in a divergent way.
Just like the Second Prince Zhu Shuang inside Kunning Palace at this moment, and just like the Tenth Prince Zhu Qiang who has already made a grave mistake outside the palace.
For a moment, no one in Kunning Palace spoke up. Even Empress Ma Xiuying looked troubled, unsure of how to handle the matter.
Should we really start this bad idea?
Now that it's open today, I'm afraid that tomorrow, or the day after, disputes within the palace will surely arise because of it.
But if we don't open it, does that mean we should really condone and indulge them?
But even if punishment is necessary, how should the severity of the punishment be determined?
There are simply too many things to consider here; it's not something that can be explained in a short time or a few words.
Finally, Zhu Di gave a long reminder: "Mother, no matter what, this matter must be dealt with first. Someone has to step forward to take charge. Otherwise, if we let things fester, and it gets out of the palace, many ministers of the previous dynasty will find out."
"The matter of the prince injuring and killing someone has really blown up."
Upon hearing Zhu Di's words, Ma Xiuying's eyes held a hint of appreciation, and she nodded again: "We'll leave this matter to Xiao Si. We'll head to Xiting Palace immediately."
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At this moment, in the palace of Xiting Palace.
The murder weapon, a stone, was placed under the courtyard wall. The palace maids and eunuchs on duty around it were all trembling with fear. When they looked at the tenth prince, who looked like a seven or eight-year-old child, they all avoided him like the plague.
Facing a child who could suddenly attack and hurt someone at any time.
They simply didn't have the courage to continue interacting normally with the other party; the considerations behind this were incredibly complex.
If not handled properly, many people in Xiting Palace today may have to pay the price.
"Mother, Mother. I didn't mean it. I really didn't mean it."
At this moment, Zhu Qiang seemed to belatedly realize that he had made a terrible mistake, and he cried his heart out, seeking his only support in the palace.
But he had made such a mistake, and Consort Sun was well aware of Ma Xiuying's methods, so she was momentarily panicked and didn't know what to do.
"My son. Tell me, how could you suddenly do such a thing?"
But what should I, as her mother, do? You know how ruthless the Empress is. Tell me properly, what exactly is going on here?
If you can acknowledge your mistakes and admit them, perhaps you can salvage some of your reputation and preserve your dignity as a prince.
Urged on by Consort Sun, Zhu Qiang immediately spoke.
But children can lie, and no matter how old they are, they will always seek advantage and avoid harm.
So at this moment, he naturally exaggerated what was favorable to him and concealed what was unfavorable to him, while pretending to be pitiful.
"Mother, I really didn't mean it."
"It's all because that little eunuch was careless and spoke too harshly. I was provoked by him and made such a terrible mistake. Mother, please save me."
Zhu Qiang knelt before Consort Sun, sobbing uncontrollably.
At this moment, Consort Sun heard the reasons given in this evasive manner. Even though she knew that something was being concealed, she had a general understanding of the situation.
How can she be saved?
How to save them?
Taking a deep breath, Consort Sun's panicked face gradually regained its composure.
She grabbed her child's hand tightly and said firmly, "Today, as long as your mother is alive and well, I will never let anyone take you away. Absolutely not."
"Xiao Shi trusts his mother. His mother is the best."
At this moment, Zhu Qiang's words seemed to have little effect.
Consort Sun forced a smile, and the mother and son embraced each other tightly, as if all that remained was their final wait.
Before we knew it, a long time had passed.
Since this matter had reached Kunning Palace, it gradually spread to Wuying Hall as well.
In this palace, many trivial matters might be concealed from others, but once a major event occurs, the palace guards and eunuchs on duty will report it to Zhu Yuanzhang as quickly as possible.
He is the Emperor of this Great Ming Dynasty, the master of this palace, and all that others may not know.
He absolutely could not be kept in the dark.
Otherwise, if the imperial power is threatened and the emperor's authority is further damaged, it is necessary to make an example of others to deter those who are wicked.
"What?"
Inside the Wuying Hall, memorials were scattered all over the floor, and Zhu Yuanzhang glared angrily, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
Even the young eunuch who came to report was so frightened by the loud shout that he trembled and knelt down involuntarily.
"This servant would never dare to deceive Your Majesty in the slightest. This matter has already spread throughout the palace. It is precisely because this matter occurred in Xiting Palace that there are so many people watching that it could not be concealed and everyone knows about it."
At this moment, the little eunuch could only shout loudly to express his innocence.
With such a major event occurring in the palace, it's clear that a huge upheaval is about to unfold. At this time, the best course of action is to remain silent and refrain from taking unnecessary actions.
Otherwise, one second they might be perfectly fine and alive, and the next they might be dragged away to become a scapegoat, destined to die without a burial place.
"Yunqi, go investigate."
"Investigate this thoroughly for me. I simply refuse to believe that such lawless behavior could occur in the palace."
Zhu Yuanzhang, his face dark, directly shouted from his throne.
"This servant obeys the decree."
Yun Qi's expression was serious, and he immediately accepted the order and withdrew.
As Zhu Yuanzhang watched Yun Qi's departing figure, the anger in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest.
It seemed that they didn't care as much about the little eunuch's life or death as one might expect.
For emperors and rulers, the death of a person is a minor matter; what matters is the impact on the stability of the nation.
The fact that a prince caused someone's death is undoubtedly a major event that affects the stability of the country.
If not handled properly, it could shake the previous dynasty and affect the morale of the people, which was something Zhu Yuanzhang did not want to see.