Riding The Wind And Waves In Shura Field [Quick Wear]

8.2 - 999: Is this something I can see without paying?

　　When Xiao Huan was sent to the Eastern Palace, Shen Ran was not there. He was summoned by the emperor and went to the Imperial Study in the heavy snow. As soon as he entered the door of the Imperial Study, a memorial was thrown at him and brushed against his hand. Shen Ran immediately knelt down and said, "Your son greets you, father."

　　The emperor did not speak, but just looked at the memorial quietly. Shen Ran could not get up either, so he just knelt there. The chief eunuch at the side glanced at him for a few seconds, as if he wanted to say something, but seeing that the emperor looked unhappy, he had to give up and carefully poured the tea.

　　After an unknown amount of time, the candlelight dimmed, and the emperor finally spoke, "You are so brave."

　　The emperor's tone was very calm, and there was no meaning in it. It seemed that he just said it casually, but Shen Ran broke out in a cold sweat. He lowered his head and said cautiously, "I don't know why the emperor said that."

　　"Heh." The emperor laughed angrily. He stood up and walked in front of Shen Ran. His tall figure loomed over Shen Ran. He said, "Were you the one who sent the imperial physician to the prison? You asked people to take the regent out of the prison and put him in the East Palace... Prince, I'm not dead yet, and you're not sitting on the throne yet. Why are you so impatient?"

　　Shen Ran's forehead hit the ground heavily. His whole body was trembling slightly. He gritted his teeth and said, "This son did not mean that. Please forgive me, father."

　　"You don't mean that? Are these things slandering you? Who dares to slander our future crown prince in the East Palace?" The emperor sneered. He walked past Shen Ran, but stopped aside, then turned around and said, "Do you think that I dare not kill you because you are my only son?"

　　"I dare not!" Shen Ran kept repeating this sentence.

　　"Then tell me, why did you do this this time?" The emperor suddenly changed his previous coldness and even said in a gentle tone, "Tell me, Your Highness."

　　Shen Ran was lying on the ground, his hair was a little messy, and he whispered, "Xiao Huan is the regent king, and he has the tiger talisman in his hand. If he dies in the prison, it will be used by outsiders to make a fuss, which will really damage the dignity of the royal family. Moreover... the prison has been interrogating for so long, but they have not been able to find out where Xiao Huan's tiger talisman is. So I think it is better to put it in the East Palace, under my nose. Given time, I will be able to find out and relieve my father's worries."

　　"After all this talk, you are actually thinking about me?" The emperor glanced down and looked at Shen Ran coldly.

　　"Everything I said is true. I hope Your Majesty can understand." Shen Ran said.

　　The wind and snow outside were getting stronger and stronger, and the candlelight in the room was dimming. The old eunuch sent someone to pick up the wick, and then it became brighter. The emperor, who held the power of life and death, looked at the prince kneeling at his feet. He was silent for a long time before saying, "You kneel here until tomorrow morning."

　　"Your son obeys your command." Shen Ran knelt on the ground and responded immediately.

　　The door of the imperial study was opened and then closed again. The wind and snow outside only came in for a short while, and the room became much colder. After a while, the burning charcoal basin lost its sparks, and it became colder and colder.

　　The East Palace was also in chaos. The imperial physician tried his best to treat Xiao Huan. He went in and out, carrying basins full of blood. It was terrifying to look at.