HLnovel Chapter 652 Shen Yuan must be taking revenge on me
Chapter 652 Shen Yuan must be taking revenge on me
Who would have thought that she was pregnant with his child.
She begged him to take her out of the palace, and even guaranteed with her death that the child in her belly was his. After calculating the month, it was indeed his.
At that time, she was already eight months pregnant, but had only been in the palace for seven months.
She bribed the imperial physician and said the baby was too young.
How could he take her away? The matter had already been settled. Instead, he was extremely happy to hear that she was pregnant with his child.
He persuaded her to give birth to the child in the womb, and he would clear the obstacles for her so that she could give birth smoothly.
As she wished, she gave birth to a son "prematurely", and both mother and child were safe. He was the eighth son of the late emperor.
The number eight is a very auspicious. The late emperor was not young anymore, so he was considered to have a son in his old age and he loved children very much.
The child's mother was also completely convinced by him. Isn't it better to raise the child well and give him the identity of a prince than to let him be an illegitimate child?
What's more, if the matter were to be exposed, not only the adults but also the children would surely die.
The child’s mother is a very kind person. After having a child, she puts all her thoughts on the child. She can do everything for the child.
In this way, his child, Huo Xiangxi, became a prince.
He was also very worried about this prince.
The late emperor had many descendants and there were many conflicts among them. The late emperor also favored the eighth son, so even though he was just a child, he was persecuted twice.
In order to let the child survive in the palace, he had no choice but to collude with the child's mother and take advantage of the child's high fever to make the child pretend to be stupid.
This outfit lasted for more than 20 years.
Even though he pretended to be stupid, the child managed to survive time and time again. There was even one time when he was pushed into the water, and his mother drowned in the lake inside the palace while trying to save him.
Over the years, he has also arranged many people to protect him in the palace.
Fortunately, because he was a fool, the princes and grandchildren of the emperor did not take him seriously, and he lived to the end.
Of course he knew that even without this child, he would not be willing to be a subject. He wanted to take back the position that his ancestors deserved.
But with this child, he has more bargaining chips.
So even if the truth was revealed, he would rather drag the Huo family to be buried with him than reveal these secrets.
Because he knew that the child was his. Even though the Huo family was gone, his power was still there. He also had the support of Marquis Wu'an, and he was a prince. Sooner or later, the world would be his. When he succeeded, it would be legitimate given his status.
As long as the person in that position has the blood of the Huo family, he will be worthy of his ancestors.
As long as that child gets to a high position, he will definitely vindicate the Huo family, and the Huo family will make a comeback sooner or later.
But now Shen Yuan told him that the child was not his?
"No... How is that possible? Ah Yue would not lie to me. He is my child, and he is the blood of the Huo family..."
Huo Xiangxi murmured and collapsed heavily.
He believed that A Yue would not lie to him, so why did Shen Yuan mention Wu An Hou?
What is the connection between the child and Marquis Wu’an?
Thinking of Marquis Wu'an, Huo Xiangxi knew that he also hated the royal family. The late emperor had taken away Marquis Wu'an's most beloved woman, and that woman had died in the palace.
He investigated everything about Marquis Wu'an and the Sun family clearly. Marquis Wu'an was infatuated with someone, but the one he was infatuated with was not the legitimate daughter of the Sun family, but the illegitimate daughter Sun Xiaolian who was sent into the palace as a pawn.
Marquis Wu'an not only hated the royal family, but also hated the Sun family.
The Sun family has been destroyed by him, and he even remained a virgin for Sun Xiaolian. With such deep affection for her, there is no problem at all that he chooses to cooperate with me to deal with the royal family.
He has his reasons, that's why he supports Lao Ba.
"Yes, that's right. He is my child. Marquis Wu'an cooperated with me in order to deal with the royal family. That infatuated man... Shen Yuan was deliberately confusing me. He just wanted me to die a miserable death..."
Huo Xiangxi was unable to move and lay on the ground. He suddenly felt cold all over. Two lines of thick tears slowly flowed out and slid from behind his ears into the straw on the ground.
Shen Yuan came out of the dungeon and went to find Jiang Shun again.
"The court's supplies for the northern border, especially a batch of winter clothes, will pass through Beichang Prefecture. I have already told the prefect that you should disguise yourself as an escort soldier and blend in with them, and rush to the northern border immediately."
He doesn't trust anyone else, only Feng Gang and Jiang Shun are the ones he trusts the most.
Calculating the time, the troops originally under Huo Xiangxi's command in Pingliao County were exiled to the northern military camp because they rebelled with Huo Xiangxi. They should have arrived by now.
Hearing that many people died on the road, he felt that less than half of the people reached the northern border.
As for whether the other half were really dead or transferred, he had some guesses. They probably joined up with the real rebels, but unfortunately they lost their people and did not discover their whereabouts.
It goes without saying that he must have gone to Marquis Wu'an of Pingnan County.
It doesn't matter. The rebels will definitely be eliminated in the end. The most important thing now is to appease the Huo family army in the north.
He handed the thing in his hand to Jiang Shun.
In addition to the Huo family's military token, there was also a letter handwritten by my grandfather.
These are all extremely important things. If he wasn't the focus of attention and unable to get away, he would have wanted to go there in person.
These things are to prevent the Huo family army from being bewitched by the troops sent there and committing rebellious acts in order to avenge the Huo family.
"Brother Yuan, don't worry. I'll be here if these things are here. If they're gone, I'll die. Even if I die, I'll die with these things. I won't let them fall into the hands of others."
When Jiang Shun saw that Shen Yuan actually gave all these things to him, he also felt a great responsibility.
He is the one who knows Shen Yuan's identity and has always followed Shen Yuan.
Naturally, I understand the meaning of these things.
"No, people are the most important. Remember, you must go directly to General Zheng Tong and hand the things to him personally. Don't trust anyone else. If you encounter danger on the road, saving your life is the most important thing. Your wife and children are waiting for you at home."
Shen Yuan patted his shoulder.
Of the brothers who had been through thick and thin with him, only Jiang Shun and Feng Gang were left. He hoped that they were all doing well.
When this matter is settled, Jiang Shun and Feng Gang can choose for themselves whether they want high official salaries or want to live a simple life away from the court.
"Don't worry, Brother Yuan, I'm smart and I will definitely complete the task."
Jiang Shun was about to put those things away, but Shen Yuan stopped him and took out a small box from his arms.
This box is a bit heavy, the size of a palm, and it’s hard to tell what it’s made of.
Shen Yuan fiddled with it for a few times and it suddenly opened. He reached out and took the military token and put it in. He then folded the letter a few times and put it in together, then closed the box again.
"Take this with you. Even if it is stolen, no one else can open it. So, don't worry about it. Your own life is the most important. I will wait for you to return safely."