Male supporting role is not a stepping stone

"No, don't, don't!" Ding Sheng, who was not afraid of being strangled by the throat, finally panicked. He grabbed the arm of the Duke of Anguo and said anxiously, "What kind of torture can you use on me? Jiaoniang and the others have suffered enough."

"Look at what Ding said," Yang Yan simply let go and said calmly, "Didn't I say it? You are loyal to the emperor. I can only admire you. How can I bear to torture you?"

"My Lord, my Lord..." Ding Sheng understood what he meant and struggled painfully, "Please don't force me. His Majesty has been very kind to me. I will never betray him."

"I understand, so I won't force you." Yang Yan waved his hand to comfort him, "Don't worry, a forced melon is not sweet. Since Ding really doesn't want to, I won't force you."

But Ding Sheng was not comforted by his words at all. The look on his face was even more terrified. He knew that the lives of Jiao Niang and her son depended on his thoughts.

But to save them, he had to betray the person he swore to be loyal to for life, which made him feel torn. Any choice would inevitably be extremely painful.

He did not enter the palace as a child, but at the age of 18, he was bullied and could not live anymore, so he had to take this path to earn a chance to survive.

In more than 20 years, he went from a little eunuch who was bullied by everyone to the eunuch chief who was trusted by the emperor. He took advantage of the power of His Majesty to avenge the past, and thought that he would devote the rest of his life to the emperor to repay his kindness.

But not long ago, he unexpectedly learned that his wife did not die after jumping into the river on the way to being robbed, and she was already pregnant with his flesh and blood at that time.

Ding Sheng finally found out by following the subtle clues, but learned that his wife had died of illness ten years ago. Fortunately, their daughter was still alive, and his wife promised her out before she died.

He found the family with excitement, but his daughter accidentally killed her husband because she could not stand his long-term abuse, and she was sentenced to death.

His five-year-old grandson was not liked by the man's parents and brothers and sisters because of his mother. The little child was abused and bruised all over. When he saw him, he was already dying and almost could not be rescued.

Ding Sheng was really regretful at that time. Why was he always late in his wife and daughter's life?

If he could get the news earlier, maybe his wife would not die of hard work; if he could arrive earlier, maybe he could cover up for his daughter instead of the evidence being conclusive and unable to overturn the case.

He had no choice but to find another woman to replace his daughter and be executed, and the real wife and children were taken out by him and placed in the capital.

In order not to be discovered by those with ulterior motives, he rarely visited them, and he did not even do it himself, but made them break up in a very roundabout way.

I didn't expect that even though he was so careful, he was still discovered by the Duke of Anguo. In the past, Ding Sheng thought that he was just a warrior who would not amount to anything and would be eliminated by the emperor sooner or later.

Now I understand that his ability is much greater than I thought. Not only himself, but even the emperor may have misjudged him.

And how could such a person be controlled by the mere eldest prince?

If his wish is really fulfilled today, I am afraid that helping the eldest prince to seize power is only his first step, and the entire Fang family will sooner or later fall into his hands.

Ding Sheng is very worried about the fate of the entire royal family, but the eldest prince has no idea of ​​this. He is now very anxious, fearing that his father will suddenly wake up and his calculations will fail.

Seeing that he remained silent for a long time, he said impatiently: "Since he refuses to speak, Lord Anguo, you should order people to capture the mother and son from the alley and torture them in front of him. I will see whether he is stubborn or those two are stubborn!"

"Your Highness, you are so cruel!" Ding Sheng suddenly raised his head and shot his eyes at him like lightning.

The eldest prince was shocked by his eyes. After calming down, he was quite angry about his loss of composure just now: "Ding Sheng, you are just a servant. I asked you in a kind voice because you have served my father for many years. Even if you have no merit, you have worked hard."

"Since you are shameless and have to go against me, it is all your own fault that I am merciless. If something happens at that time, you can't blame me."

After a lot of intimidation, the eldest prince was afraid that he would really fight to the death, so he coaxed and lied: "Don't you think about it, Even if the emperor can survive this time, how long can he live? "

"Sooner or later, the kingdom of the Fang family will be handed over to this king. In this case, why don't you lend a helping hand to this king? When this king inherits the throne, I will definitely remember your contribution. In the future, you can still be your eunuch chief steward as before. "

He didn't notice at all that his words were completely different from what he said to An Guogong before. What he wanted to borrow troops to enter the palace to protect the old emperor's safety was all a lie he made up. This statement really spoke out his heart.

What else could Yang Yan do after listening to his contradictory words? Of course, he kindly pretended that he didn't hear anything.

What a glorious eunuch chief steward!

Ding Sheng sneered in his heart, but he also understood that he was right about one thing. The emperor really didn't have many years to live.

He has been with the emperor all these years. It can be said that even his biological princes and princesses are not as close to him as he is. He knows the emperor's health best.

After the emperor passed away, as someone close to him, he might not have a good ending. In the past, he had planned to ask for a favor and be buried with the emperor in the imperial mausoleum, but he learned that his daughter and grandson were still living outside. His thoughts faded away.

Now Ding Sheng does not seek to be noble, he only hopes that he will be able to retire completely by then, leaving behind a broken body to compensate for the family ties they have lost over the years.

However, if the princes who succeed him are all as virtuous as the eldest prince, I am afraid that his plan will always come to nothing. Originally, he was in a dilemma and was unwilling to betray the emperor who single-handedly promoted him.

At this time, after being personally threatened by someone who wanted to protect him, he couldn't help but think - this royal family who only regarded him as a slave and refused to let go of weak women and children was really worthy of him sacrificing his daughter and child. Will the grandson go to maintain it?

"Master Marquis," Ding Sheng closed his eyes forcefully and spoke with difficulty, "I want you to say something. If I hand over the jade seal, can Master Marquis let my mother and son go and never pursue this matter again? "

Yang Yan nodded and said: "If Manager Ding is willing to match His Highness Quan, why should I act like a villain and embarrass a pair of poor people?"

After hearing this, Ding Sheng finally made up his mind, kowtowed to him and said: "I thanked the Marquis, and I will pay for it with my life afterwards, ensuring that today's incident will not be spread to outsiders. I also ask the Marquis to keep his promise and let the mother and son live in peace. "

"Manager Ding doesn't have to be like this. If you are gone, mother and son will be left alone. If they are bullied, who will stand up for them?" Yang Yan gave up his intention to die with one word, and Ding Sheng suddenly hesitated after hearing this. .

"Besides, with her two here, I believe Manager Ding will think more carefully before acting," Yang Yan threatened, "You must know in your mind what you should say and what you shouldn't say."

Then he looked at the eldest prince and said, "I think your highness will be relieved to come, right?"

"I only want the jade seal, and I don't need your life." The eldest prince said impatiently, "Okay, Ding Sheng, stop blabbering and go get the things quickly."

Ding Sheng understood that although An Guogong said harsh words, he actually wanted to let him go. He couldn't help but look at him gratefully. After kowtowing again, he was about to retreat, but was stopped by the eldest prince again.

"Wait a minute!" He was still worried about this slave and said to Yang Yan, "I have to trouble Duke An Guo to accompany him. Don't let this old guy break the jade seal with his slippery hand."

What he was actually worried about was that Ding Sheng would betray him. Now several princes were in the palace, and all the ministers were waiting for the emperor's condition to pass. If he went out and shouted, and the imperial guards in the palace moved, how could he still be there? Can you escape?

Moreover, once they were caught, the old slave could go ahead and move the mother and son who had no idea what they had to do with him, and An Guogong's previous threats would be of no use.

The eldest prince thought he had a clear idea, but he didn't know that Ding Sheng had already rejected this idea in his mind.

Now An Guogong has been equated with inscrutability in his heart. If he can rise from an ordinary peasant to become a prince based on military merit, how can he fight an uncertain battle?

The eldest prince's method of making people see the truth at a glance not only has no effect, but also looks very petty. Ding Sheng feels extremely disdainful. If such a person wants to conquer the world, sooner or later he will be swallowed up with his skin and bones!

"Don't worry, Your Highness, Manager Ding will be extremely careful even if it's for his daughter and grandson outside the palace." Yang Yan showed displeasure when he saw him and reminded, "It's already been a long time for Your Highness to invite people here. Detaining someone might arouse suspicion."

The eldest prince then gave up and waved his hands to tell people to hurry up. After Ding Sheng left, he asked with some concern: "Isn't Mr. An Guo worried that this slave will betray us?"

"Your Highness, please rest assured. In Ding Sheng's heart, his daughter and grandson are more important than his life. As long as these two people are in our hands, he will not dare to play any tricks." Yang Yan reassured.

Seeing that his face was still full of doubts, he added: "Besides, if I follow you, I'm afraid I will be considered to have evil intentions once someone finds out."

"It's okay for me to be suspected. I'm just afraid that it will ruin His Highness's important affairs."

The eldest prince then managed to restrain his worries and walked out pretending to be nonchalant under his suggestion.