nucmednet Chapter 116 As Close as Father and Son?
Chapter 116 As Close as Father and Son?
After hearing the Seventh Prince's words, the Crown Prince pondered for a moment before speaking.
However, there was no trace of worry on his face.
It was as if all of this was within his expectations.
Upon hearing the Crown Prince's words, the Seventh Prince also showed a solemn expression.
Although he was usually arrogant and domineering, he dared not act recklessly when it mattered.
"Brother, don't worry, I know what to do."
After a moment, the Seventh Prince took a deep breath and said.
"Yes, you must be more cautious this time, after all, this matter involves far too many areas!"
The Crown Prince gave the instructions again.
Meanwhile, inside the post station, Yang Ling was drinking.
He picked up the wine in his hand and took a small sip.
As the wine went down her throat, a faint smile appeared on Yang Ling's lips.
Whether it was his seventh brother or the Crown Prince, these people never came to him with anything good in mind. He would just give them a perfunctory response, but he would never follow through on his promises.
"Your Highness, you ate so much with the princes, why are you trying to take it from me when you get back?"
Changqing looked at Yang Ling. The Ninth Prince never treated him like an outsider. The Ninth Prince had already drunk almost all of the wine that had just been brought.
Yang Ling looked up at Chang Qing and smiled slightly.
"You know what, you're a lot like one of my subordinates?"
"Oh?" Changqing's expression changed, and he immediately asked, "Your Highness, who are you talking about?"
Yang Ling didn't say a word, but simply filled the wine glasses on the table.
"Drink!" Yang Ling didn't answer Chang Qing's question, but instead asked Chang Qing to continue drinking with him.
Changqing didn't say much and drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.
"Read more military books in the future. I think you have a talent for this. Perhaps I will need your help in my future conquest of the world."
As Yang Ling drank his wine, he muttered to himself. Upon hearing this, Chang Qing's lips twitched slightly. No wonder people said the Ninth Prince was dangerous; he hadn't expected the other party to be so good at making empty promises.
"Since Your Highness is so kind, I will naturally read more military books!"
The two of them kept talking like this, and Yang Ling showed no sign of tension on his face, but in his heart he was calculating that since Minister Lü and the Seventh Prince had come today, Emperor Liang should also make some moves.
I believe it won't be long before they summon me.
Just as Yang Ling had predicted, that very evening, an imperial edict was delivered directly to the post station.
Yang Ling looked at the imperial edict in her hand, smiled slightly, and then headed towards the palace alone.
Upon arriving at the palace gate, Yang Ling saw Zhang Liao, the commander of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, once again. This time, Zhang Liao appeared incredibly enthusiastic, looking at Yang Ling with great fervor.
"Your Highness, you must be extremely careful on your journey!"
Since their first meeting, Zhang Liao had shown Yang Ling great respect. Now that the journey to the palace was fraught with danger, he naturally wanted to offer some well-intentioned advice.
Yang Ling looked at Zhang Liao with a serious expression. Such an excellent commander, he was determined to bring him under his command.
"I will remember your words, General. Once I am out, I will make sure we drink until we are both drunk!"
Yang Ling spoke with great enthusiasm.
"Then it's settled."
Watching Yang Ling depart, Zhang Liao was filled with admiration.
As expected of the Ninth Prince, he has such a magnanimous heart at such a young age, which is truly admirable.
When Yang Ling arrived at the entrance of Emperor Liang's palace, he found that Minister Lü, the Seventh Prince, and the Crown Prince were already standing there.
"Why is everyone here?!"
Yang Ling glanced at the group of people; he hadn't expected that these people with ulterior motives would actually stand together.
Upon hearing Yang Ling's voice, Vice Minister Lü turned around immediately.
"Your Highness, what brings you here?"
When he saw Yang Ling, a strange look appeared in Vice Minister Lü's eyes, but he quickly recovered.
Looking at Vice Minister Lü's obsequious manner, Yang Ling frowned slightly. Although this man seemed a bit snobbish, he didn't have to be so obsequious, did he?
Why did he feel that this Vice Minister Lü was in cahoots with Emperor Liang?
The Crown Prince then spoke up, "Little Jiu, since you're here, come inside. Your father is waiting for you!"
Upon hearing the Crown Prince's words, Yang Ling nodded and then stepped directly into the palace.
Upon entering the main hall, Yang Ling felt an immense pressure, as if a pair of giant hands were pressing down on him.
"Your subject Yang Ling pays respects to Your Majesty!"
Yang Ling knelt down directly before Emperor Liang on the dragon throne.
Seeing Yang Ling's proper conduct, Emperor Liang's expression softened slightly.
However, Emperor Liang's expression quickly darkened again.
He then asked, "Do you know your crime?"
Hearing Emperor Liang's harsh interrogation, Yang Ling had already guessed most of what was going on, but she pretended to be clueless.
"I don't know!"
Emperor Liang frowned slightly upon seeing Yang Ling feigning madness.
He then threw the memorial on the table at Yang Ling.
"See for yourself!"
Looking at the memorials scattered on the ground, Yang Ling was filled with doubt. He wanted to know how these people had slandered him. However, a strange expression appeared on his face as he looked at the memorials on the ground.
Upon examining these memorials, he discovered that they were impeaching him for accepting bribes, embezzling public funds, and engaging in illicit dealings.
Yang Ling laughed too. These people were really something, managing to come up with so many reasons.
"Father, who wrote all this? It's so baseless, clearly an attempt to sow discord between us."
In the original owner's fragmented memories, Emperor Liang did not actually think highly of the Ninth Prince. The reason he invited the Ninth Prince over was simply because he coveted what the owner possessed.
But he is no longer the Ninth Prince he once was. Now, no matter what Emperor Liang is planning, he will use Emperor Liang's hand to eliminate all those who speak ill of him.
When Emperor Liang heard Yang Ling's words, he frowned slightly, as this answer surprised him somewhat.
"You've been back in the capital for so long, haven't you thought of coming to the palace to pay your respects to me?"
Emperor Liang was somewhat displeased when he said this. Yang Ling's lips twitched slightly. This was no ordinary mansion.
If I were to rashly enter, and someone were to accuse me of treason, I might not even see the sun rise tomorrow.
"Father, what are you saying? Of course I miss you very much, but I have some important matters to attend to. I can only come to see you with peace of mind after I have finished them."
Upon hearing this high-sounding rhetoric, Emperor Liang gave a cold laugh. His ninth son was indeed quite different from before.
"Oh, then tell me what's so important that it's more important than seeing me!"