klisemfg Chapter 1077 The Emperor and Empress Express Their Gratitude Together
Chapter 1077 The Emperor and Empress Express Their Gratitude Together
When Emperor Hongde heard Leng Rongyue say that whether Prince Yi's life could be spared depended on the will of Heaven and his fate, he couldn't help but feel a little doubtful.
Emperor Hongde looked at Leng Rongyue and asked, "What do you mean by that, Yue'er?"
Leng Rongyue glanced at Emperor Hongde, then turned to Xiao Jingyu sitting to the side and asked, "Your Highness Prince Yu, did you mention the secret room and passage beneath Prince Yi's study to the Emperor?"
Did they mention the landmines I planted?
Upon hearing Leng Rongyue's question, Xiao Jingyu quickly answered.
"It was mentioned, but I haven't had time to go into details yet."
I first reported to my father the connection between the Crown Prince of Dongwei and the Second Grand Secretary Jiang Ciche, their dealings, and the huge amount of wealth they had taken from Jiang Ciche's residence.
As for the matter concerning Prince Yi's residence, let's speak to Father Emperor now!
Leng Rongyue nodded, "Alright!"
Emperor Hongde focused his attention on the landmines.
Two days ago, they ate roast duck at the Duke of Anguo's mansion. Leng Rongyue once took out a green round box and said that the round box was called a landmine.
They also said that landmines would explode, destroy houses and palaces, and collapse city walls and gates, causing enormous damage!
Those that explode when stepped on are called landmines, and those that explode on a timer are called time bombs. Emperor Hongde still remembered these very clearly.
If you visit the Mid-Levels Manor today, you might witness the power of landmines or bombs!
Now, Leng Rongyue has actually planted landmines under Prince Yi's study...
Emperor Hongde tried hard to imagine what the scene would be like after the landmine exploded...
But... without seeing it with my own eyes, relying solely on imagination...
Emperor Hongde said... "I really can't imagine it!"
Emperor Hongde looked at Leng Rongyue, "Yue'er, what you did by planting landmines under Prince Yi's study was..."
Leng Rongyue stood up and first curtsied, "Please forgive me, Your Majesty. I have taken it upon myself to plant two landmines in the secret passage under Prince Yi's study."
This means that when Prince Yi himself enters the secret passage, or when people from Prince Yi's mansion enter the secret passage, or when people on the other side of the secret passage dig through it, or when Prince Yi intends to use the secret passage to lure troops into an uprising, the landmines will be stepped on and explode!
If the landmine explodes, half of Prince Yi's mansion will be reduced to ruins!
By then, it would be fine if Prince Yi wasn't in his residence, but if he was in the secret passage or his study...
"Your Majesty, if you wish to spare Prince Yi's life, I'm afraid... I'm afraid it's no longer possible!"
What does a landmine explosion look like...? Emperor Hongde had never seen one, but imagining half of the Prince Yi's mansion reduced to ruins... Emperor Hongde couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.
"Moon, get up first!"
Emperor Hongde gestured for Leng Rongyue to rise and dispense with the formalities.
Empress Luan Xiying reached out and pulled Leng Rongyue up, still keeping her sitting beside her.
"Your Majesty, the reason I planted two landmines was just in case!"
First, no one can say for sure when Prince Yi will suddenly lead his troops into rebellion!
If we leave that secret passage unattended, what if Prince Yi uses it to suddenly launch a rebellion...?
Prince Yi's residence is too close to the palace!
If a large number of soldiers pour out of that secret passage and go directly to besiege the palace, that would be a huge problem!
With those two landmines there, there's nothing to worry about!
Once a landmine is detonated, the shockwave from the explosion and the brief period of air depletion caused by the blast will turn the entire tunnel into a long, narrow burial tomb!
Those who go in and want to come out of the secret passage alive... it's difficult!
Furthermore, even if Prince Yi is not ready to start an uprising, if the landmine is accidentally triggered by Prince Yi, someone from Prince Yi's mansion, or someone who dug the secret passage, the secret passage dug under Prince Yi's mansion will be exposed to the light of day!
That would be tantamount to exposing Prince Yi's heinous crime of treason directly to the world!
Some people who are unaware of the truth may question your ingratitude, Your Majesty, so you no longer need to worry about that!
As the Emperor of Jingyue, you can deal with Prince Yi, who has committed treason and betrayed the country, without anyone criticizing you!
No more worries!
At that point, if you still wish to spare his life...
Of course, this is all predicated on the fact that he was still alive then, that he wasn't killed by a landmine... and the world would only say that Your Majesty doesn't forget past favors and has a magnanimous heart!
Emperor Hongde was speechless for a moment, struggling to process what Leng Rongyue had just said...
Prince Yi rebelled...
The power of landmines...
My worries are gone...
Emperor Hongde was not a pedantic or muddle-headed person.
Emperor Hongde understood that Leng Rongyue's actions were indeed for his own benefit. She was building a safety net for herself and Jingyue Emperor in advance to prevent any unforeseen problems.
Emperor Hongde wanted to say that Leng Rongyue had done a great job!
Emperor Hongde did indeed say that!
"Moon, you did a great job!"
Thank you, Father!
Thank you for your hard work and planning on behalf of Father and for Jingyue!
Leng Rongyue smiled and shook her head, "Your Majesty, you flatter me!"
As a subject of Jingyue, it is my duty to repel foreign enemies, eliminate treacherous officials, and protect Jingyue. How could I possibly deserve a mere word of thanks from Your Majesty!
"Clang! Clang!"
A mere "thank you" can't possibly compare to everything you've done for Jingyue!
Empress Luan Xiying, who was beside Leng Rongyue, also squeezed Leng Rongyue's hand tightly, "Your father is right, and your mother thanks you too!"