Male supporting role is not a stepping stone

With a subtle sympathy for the male protagonist, Yang Yan did not make things too difficult for him. He only placed him under house arrest in an empty palace in the palace, and even sent a royal doctor to treat his injuries. As for whether Emperor Zhengrui was happy with it, sorry, that was not within his consideration.

After that, the spies in the palace were eliminated. Those who made unusual movements that night were all taken to prison for interrogation. As for whether they could walk out of the prison again, it depended on whether they were really innocent.

The ministers in the mourning hall had already heard the shouting and killing outside, but when they wanted to go out to check, they were stopped by the guards outside. They learned that all this was arranged by the prince, and they instantly realized that something big might have happened in the palace.

Everyone understood the principle of keeping a low profile, and knew that such things would bring disaster upon themselves if they were not careful, so they all stayed inside to continue to guard the spirit, but only they themselves knew the panic in their hearts.

The Rong family was the worst. The prince must have made some plans beforehand, but they, as the prince's close party, knew nothing about it. This was undoubtedly a bad sign, indicating that the prince was not as close to them as before.

Grandfather Rong and father Rong looked at each other, and their faces both looked ugly for a moment. They had to cheer up to deal with those who wanted to inquire about the news from them, and they were exhausted for a while.

Fortunately, this torture did not last too long. When it was light, the prince came to explain in person, and brought the emperor who was disabled.

"..." The ministers who cried hoarsely before.

Although they were fooled, because it was the emperor and the prince who did it, no one dared to show a little dissatisfaction. On the contrary, the ministers all looked so happy that they cried, and were glad that the emperor was safe.

Yang Yan waited until they had performed enough, and then slowly told the second prince's conspiracy and the hardship of having to do such a fake death.

The ministers condemned Shao Yangji's wolfish ambitions. Then someone carefully asked about the emperor's condition. Yang Yan told the truth without hiding it. Then a minister asked him to succeed the throne. After all, the emperor could not handle state affairs in this state.

"The country cannot be without a monarch for a day, Your Highness. Please ascend the throne as soon as possible to take charge of the overall situation."

With the leader, a large number of ministers knelt down in an instant. There were also a few who were loyal to the emperor. However, they looked at Emperor Zhengrui who could not even move, and finally knelt down silently after hesitating for a moment.

The emperor's eyes were about to spit fire. These were his loyal ministers. He was not dead yet, but they were eager to ask him to abdicate so that he could curry favor with the new monarch.

Unfortunately, although he was full of anger, he was exhausted by his body and could not say it at all. He could only stare at the kneeling people fiercely and feel depressed.

Yang Yan looked at him with a smile in his eyes, not understanding why he was angry. Now the reality was in front of him. He was paralyzed and could not continue to stay on the throne. Wasn't it natural for him to step down?

However, he did not immediately agree to it. Although all the ministers were begging him to take the throne, if he agreed immediately, it would be looked down upon.

Nowadays, it is important to ask and decline three times. You have to refuse several times before accepting it, so as to appear noble and not greedy for power.

In other words, you can't eat too ugly.

Yang Yan had no intention of breaking this tradition, so he decisively refused and said that he would announce to the world to invite famous doctors for his father. The imperial doctors in the palace could not treat him, but maybe there was a hidden doctor in the countryside who could save his father?

As expected, all the ministers praised him for his filial piety with a look of relief, but they knelt down again and asked him to take the throne. The implication was that Emperor Zhengrui would continue to receive treatment, but someone still had to preside over state affairs. If he continued to preside over state affairs as the crown prince, it would be a bit unjust and unreasonable. It would be better to take the throne as soon as possible to reassure the people of the world.

As for what to do if Emperor Zhengrui was cured? At that time, he could be worshipped as the emperor!

They made sense, but Yang Yan still refused. The ministers had to return in disappointment, but from their expressions, they knew that the next time he would be invited to take the throne would not be too long.

After sending the unwilling Emperor Zhengrui back to the palace, Yang Yan went to see the father and son of the Rong family who were secretly sent by him to stay. After a secret conversation, the two left the palace with sullen faces.

At this time in the Rong Mansion, Rong Yinhua did not know that her lover had failed in his rebellion and was captured. She was still suppressing her excitement and waiting for news from the palace.

When she heard that her grandfather and father were back home, she rushed out immediately to welcome the good news, but what she was facing was a heavy slap.

"Daddy!" Rong Yinhua covered her face and stared at Rong's father with wide eyes, "Why did you hit me?"

"Rebellious daughter!" Rong's father's eyes widened, "You did a good thing!"

Rong Yinhua was frightened by his unprecedented vicious look and took a step back. Then she remembered something, straightened her back and pursed her lips and said, "My daughter doesn't understand why Daddy hit me."

"Why? Why?" Rong's father pointed at her angrily, his fingers trembling, "You colluded with Shaoyang Ji, the traitor, and you still have the nerve to ask me why?"

Unexpectedly, Rong Yinhua was not afraid when he mentioned this matter, and a smile appeared on her face: "Since father already knows, my daughter has nothing to hide. Brother Ji and I love each other and have already agreed to spend our lives together in private."

"Okay!" Rong's father was so angry that he almost fainted. "It's because I doted on you so much that I allowed you to be so ignorant and cause a huge disaster. It's the father's fault for not educating the girl. Today I'm going to do something good for you." Let me teach you what is benevolence, justice and integrity!"

He shouted angrily, "Come here and ask for help!"

"Dad, are you crazy?" Rong Yinhua couldn't believe that he knew about her relationship with Brother Ji and dared to treat her like this. His eyes widened in disbelief.

"Slow down!" Grandfather Rong stopped his son at this time.

"Father?" Rong's father looked at him puzzled.

Rong Yinhua, on the other hand, let out a sigh of relief. His father was afraid that the devil had gone crazy, but fortunately his grandfather could still see the situation clearly.

"Do you want to make this matter known to everyone?" Grandpa Rong had already dismissed his servants when he came back, and even the old lady and others followed his orders and returned to their rooms.

Now there are only three of them in the house, their grandfather and grandson, but Rong and his father were just quarreling and didn't notice it before.

"Father is still thoughtful." Father Rong lowered his head in shame.

He was really blinded by anger just now. Why did the prince leave them alone to talk about this in private? It's not just to leave them a trace of dignity out of affection.

He was so noisy that he almost revealed the matter himself!

Although all the servants in the mansion have signed death contracts, who can guarantee that they will not be unable to restrain themselves from spreading the news?

If this matter is known to others, not to mention that the women of the Rong family will no longer be able to hold their heads up outside, and even the prince will no longer be able to pretend to be deaf and dumb to spare them, then the Rong family will really be finished!

Seeing that he knew he was wrong, Grandfather Rong patted him on the shoulder without saying anything harsh. Then he glanced at his granddaughter, who had a smug look on her face, and said indifferently: "Your daughter-in-law Yinhua suddenly suffered from a strange illness, and there is no cure for it." , let’s announce her death in two days!”

"Yes, father." Rong's father said sadly, "Yinhua, this child, was not lucky. He died of illness before getting married. According to the clan rules, he cannot enter the ancestral grave. I will find another place to bury him when the time comes."

"Grandfather, daddy, what are you talking nonsense about? I am clearly standing here!" Rong Yinhua finally felt something was wrong and panicked, "What do you want to do to me? Brother Ji said he would make me the queen. Yes, do you dare to disobey the will?”

Rong's father's face became even more ugly after hearing her words: "I thought you were ignorant and accepted Shaoyang Ji's deception. It turns out that you also knew about his rebellion!"

"You, you -" he pointed at his daughter and stomped his feet angrily, "How did I give birth to such a wolf-hearted thing like you? If I had known about this, I might as well have strangled you to death when you were born!"

Rong Yinhua suddenly felt a burning pain on her face. Has she ever been pointed at her nose and scolded like this?

"Dad, please be careful what you say," she threatened with a low face, "I will be the queen soon, and the glory and wealth of the Rong family will still be pointed at me from now on!"

"I think you are obsessed with wanting to be the queen!" Rong's father sneered, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince doesn't want you, so he went to hook up with Shaoyang Ji. Unfortunately, he is unable to succeed. Now he has failed and been captured, and has become a prisoner. "

"What?" Rong Yinhua exclaimed, "Impossible! How could Brother Ji fail?"

It was clear that he succeeded in ascending to the throne all by himself in the previous life. In this life, she was still pretending to convey news from the East Palace to him casually. How could he fail instead?

"You're lying to me, you're all lying to me, right?"

She opened her eyes hard, trying to see signs of lies on her father's and grandfather's faces, but she could only see their disappointment and anger towards her.

"Do you think you can enjoy the glory and wealth by risking your skin and catching up with Shaoyang Ji?" Rong's father has now become cold-hearted towards her and speaks rudely, "It's a pity that His Royal Highness has seen through his conspiracy a long time ago. , Your Majesty faked his death this time just to lure him out and catch him all."

"The Emperor actually faked his death?" Rong Yinhua shook his head vigorously and backed away, "It's impossible, how could this be? Why is it different, why?"

In the end, there was no way to retreat. He leaned on the door panel and fell to the ground with no strength. He shook his head and murmured to himself: "The emperor is obviously dead, how could he have faked his death? Shaoyang Jihui broke into the palace today. Catch all the royal families, and even the short-lived ghost Shaoyang Yan is dead!"

She raised her head suddenly and shouted with a ferocious expression: "You are lying to me, I don't believe it, I don't believe a word you say!"

"Believe it or not, it's up to you," Rong's father looked at her coldly, "Anyway, you will be able to see Shaoyang Ji soon, and then you can ask him in person."