Dark clouds gathered above the Eastern Palace, and the air pressure was very low.
Gongsun He lifted his loose skirt and trod on the snowflakes as he hurried to the main hall of Changle Palace.
Liu Ju was still discussing with a few Confucian scholars about the way of governing the country and benevolent government in Gongyang, Confucius, and Mencius.
When he heard that Gongsun He had come to the Eastern Palace, he chuckled and let the Confucian scholars leave.
"Uncle, when did you become so anxious?"
Liu Ju smiled and poured tea for Gongsun He.
Since Wei Qing and Huo Qubing had died one after another, Liu Ju's greatest reliance in the court was Gongsun He, so Gongsun He respected his uncle very much.
" I can't drink tea now that the sky is broken," Gongsun He said with a grave expression.”
Liu Ju was stunned. His hand that was pouring tea was suspended in mid-air as he said in confusion,"What do you mean? What sky broke?"
Gongsun He gritted his teeth and said,"Jin 'er killed someone."”
Liu Ju was stunned again." So what if you kill someone? Why did the heavens break?"”
Liu Ju suppressed the fear in his heart.
He had never expected that his gentle and refined son would suddenly kill someone.
However, he was the imperial grandson. What kind of thief in the world couldn't be killed?
Liu Ju was very protective of his son.
"Do you know who he killed?" Gongsun He shook his head. Ling County's Mausoleum Guard Commander Zhu Anshi."
"You might not know who this person is, but this person is famous in Yangling for being kind and charitable.”
"He has a very high status in the hearts of the people of Yang Ling. Not only that, but he also has a very good relationship with many of the great scholars of Yang Ling.”
As Gongsun He explained further, Liu Ju's expression gradually became solemn.
This was indeed a huge matter.
If he had killed an unimportant person, or even a commoner, the Eastern Palace would have been able to suppress the matter, compensate him, and appease him.
However, Zhu Anshi was different. His death would definitely cause a huge uproar.
It was impossible for the people of the Imperial Court not to use this opportunity to attack the Eastern Palace.
Liu Jin didn't just represent himself, he represented the entire Eastern Palace!
The mistake he made was the mistake of the Eastern Palace!
Most importantly, as the matter fermented, even Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty might not be able to suppress public opinion. At that time, would Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty still protect Liu Jin?
Gongsun He was not lying when he said that the sky was falling.
Liu Ju's heart trembled." Jin 'er, why did Jin' er kill someone?" he asked.”
He still had a glimmer of hope in his heart. As long as Liu Jin's reason for killing was valid, he would use his relationship with the court to push the blame. As time passed, when public opinion subsided, the matter would be left unsettled.
Gongsun He took a deep breath and gritted his teeth.""Because he was assassinated by Zhu Anshi's advisor.”
"He didn't even ask the chief justice to investigate it; instead, he just dispatched cavalries of the Building Order Camp to slaughter over 100 people in Zhu Mansion.”
Heavens!
Liu Ju's body swayed and his vision turned black. He almost collapsed.
"Just, just like that…he, he went on a killing spree? This child, how, how…"
Liu Ju was heartbroken and his face was as pale as paper. His last bit of hope was also destroyed.
This reason for killing was not valid, not valid at all!
Without any evidence and just because of suspicion, he killed someone. If this wasn't murder, then what was?
Why did things turn out like this after a trip out? Why? Why?
Liu Ju pounded his chest and stamped his feet. In the end, his son was still young. He was too impulsive, too impulsive!
In fact, they didn't know the real reason why Liu Jin suddenly killed people.
Gongsun He held Liu Ju and said,"Your Highness, don't panic. I won't ignore you."”
"Don't worry, I will mobilize all my forces to mediate this matter.”
"I can guarantee that nothing will happen to His Royal Highness, but…"
He hesitated.
"But what?" Liu Ju pulled Gongsun He back.”
" It's just that everything His Royal Highness has done before," Gongsun He sighed." All the good impressions His Majesty has of His Royal Highness will disappear because of this massacre."”
"In other words... he will... should fall out of favor.”
Liu Ju was stunned for a long time before muttering,"It's good that he's alive and doesn't suffer. He's my son. I don't want him to do anything. As long as he's safe and not bullied, it's better than anything.”
"Thank you for your trouble, Uncle."
Liu Ju stood up and bowed deeply to Gongsun He.
Gongsun He was a little flustered. He felt very upset when he saw the dignified Crown Prince bowing so low for his son.
"Your Highness, we're family. There's no need to be like this.”
"This old man will always be on your side, always!”
Gongsun He was very firm in his words. In fact, if he interfered in this matter, it would only make Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty hate him even more.
He could have done nothing and not made any mistakes.
However, he did not do so.
Back then, he said to Liu Jin that our Gongsun family will always be your help.
This was his promise to his juniors. He had never broken his promise.
"Alright, it's not convenient for me to stay in the Eastern Palace for too long. I'll go and prepare.”
"Good!"
Liu Jugong saw Gongsun He off.
Looking at Gongsun He's back, Liu Ju pursed his lips and his gaze gradually became firm.
After a long time, he found Shi Huangfei and said,""I'm going to Weiyang Palace."
Queen Shi was shocked.
It had been a long time since Liu Ju had taken the initiative to seek an audience with Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Why did he suddenly want to go to Weiyang Palace?
"Your Highness, what happened?"
Liu Ju gritted his teeth, his eyes slightly red."Jin 'er is in trouble. As his father, I have to save him!”
"What?"
Shi Huangfei's vision darkened, and tears fell.
"What, what's wrong?"
Liu Ju casually explained for a while before he clasped his hands behind his back and walked towards Weiyang Palace with a determined gaze!
……
By noon, Liu Jin had already arrived at Changle Palace.
"Mother."
"Where's Father?"
"What's wrong?"
Shi Huangfei looked at Liu Jin in a daze, then her tears fell like rain and she sobbed silently.
Liu Jin was frightened and quickly hugged Queen Shi.""Mother, what's wrong? Who bullied you? I'll teach him a lesson for you!"
Shi Huangfei looked up at Liu Jin and choked,""It's not your fault, it's not your fault. You're young, and you're willing to take revenge.”
"Son, don't be so impulsive next time.”
Liu Jin was stunned. He looked at Shi Huangfei and said,""Mother, you already know? Where is my father?"
" Your father…" Shi Huangfei wiped her tears." Your father went to Weiyang Palace to kneel. He left early in the morning…"
"He wants to plead for you…"
Liu Jin's heart twitched.
This unreliable father and this kind mother.
They had never blamed him. No matter what mistakes he had made, they doted on him.
His father was stubborn and had never given in to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. However, this time, he actually took the initiative to kneel outside Weiyang Palace and plead for mercy for him…
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