Mother, I have returned to the throne.

Chapter 170 Carrying the coffin to the border

Early the next morning.

The big day for Song Yuan and his group to set off has finally arrived!

At daybreak, Song Youji had already brought all the civil and military officials to the north gate to see Song Yuan off.

Besides Song Yuan, who else in the entire imperial city is qualified to accept such treatment for Fang Yan?

Being able to make all the civil and military officials in the court and the emperor wait in advance is an experience worth bragging about.

Such a grand scene naturally attracted a lot of people's attention, and many people gathered in the city.

Fortunately, there were people on guard around the area, and no outsiders were allowed to get close.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Song Youji was seen sitting on his own sedan chair, his eyes full of sorrow.

The war with the barbarians is about to begin, and he really can't bear to send Song Yuan to the battlefield at this critical juncture!

It's just a bit helpless. Now that things have developed, it has become a foregone conclusion.

Even if Song Youji is the emperor, he cannot change the current trouble.

"Oh, I don't know if the boss will ever come back after he leaves!" Thinking of the sad things, Song Youji couldn't help but sigh.

These words happened to be heard by the third prince who was accompanying him.

"Father, you don't have to worry. With my eldest brother's talent, it won't be a problem to save his life from those barbarians!"

"And I believe that if Big Brother returns triumphantly one day, he will definitely bring great news. If that day really happens, I will go out of the city to welcome him on behalf of the Emperor. I believe that day is not too far away!"

As the future crown prince, how could the third prince miss such an opportunity to show off?

He immediately spoke up and comforted his father.

However, despite saying so, Song Qi secretly hoped that Song Yuan would die on the border!

Now that he has understood Song Yuan's true face, he naturally knows that this guy is determined to go to the border and must be planning something bad!

If this little bastard really comes back, I'm afraid I'll lose my position.

Song Qi naturally didn't want this to happen, and cursed in his heart at this moment.

Damn Song Yuan, people like you deserve to die under the butcher knife of barbarians!

You hid it so deeply that I didn't even dare to tell my father.

I'll let you enjoy the glory for a while, and wait until I'm firmly on the throne of the crown prince, and then we'll see how you survive!

"Hearing your comfort, I feel much better!"

Song Youji had no idea what Song Qi was thinking, so he smiled and felt relieved.

Just as he finished speaking, there was a sudden commotion in the city.

The eunuch standing in the front announced, "Your Majesty, here he comes! The eldest prince is here!"

After hearing this, Song Youji stood up with a bang, and all the civil and military officials behind him gathered their gazes and looked towards the city gate.

At the front of the crowd, Song Yuan and Situ Jing were riding their horses at full speed.

When they were a hundred meters away, the two of them dismounted and walked forward, bowing and reporting.

"Father, I've been waiting!"

After saying this, Situ Jing's expression became a little lonely. Song Youji naturally noticed this detail, but in his opinion, it was probably because he was reluctant to let his daughter leave home.

Not too entangled.

"Okay, get up!"

When Song Yuan heard this, he immediately pulled Situ Jing up and started to explain.

"When I left, my mother-in-law brought quite a few people to see me off, which delayed me quite a bit. I hope your Majesty will not blame me!"

"Okay!" Song Youji waved his hand and then spoke to comfort him.

"You are leaving soon. I don't want to say anything more. I just want you to understand that if one day you return triumphantly, your third brother, as the Crown Prince, will personally welcome you!"

"Thank you, Your Highness!" Song Yuan turned around according to Song Youji's words and looked at Song Qi, and actually slowly bowed to greet him!

Witnessing this scene, the third prince was filled with pride.

Didn’t you refuse to salute me before?

In front of our father, now you know who is older and who is younger, right?

"Okay, stand up!" The third prince also imitated Song Youji's tone.

But he didn't think about his own words, but as soon as they fell into his ears, he heard a scolding.

"Prince, I see you're quite arrogant. Do you want me, your father, to pay my respects to you as well?"

Not father, what are you doing?

Faced with the sudden scolding, Song Qi felt a little confused. He was just responding to Song Yuan.

As for going online like this?

"You haven't even secured your position as Crown Prince yet, but I think you've become a little cocky. Perhaps you've even forgotten your last name?"

Seeing Song Qi's confused face, Song Youji continued to scold him.

"You kid, you dare to treat your elder brother like this. What will you be like if you really ascend to the throne?"

"You just accept it when others call you Prince, and you still dare to let others stand up when they pay their respects to you?"

"Have you forgotten? The person standing before you is your elder brother, your biological brother. Even if you become emperor, this blood relationship will not change. He will always be your elder brother!"

Damn, I got tricked again!

Seeing Song Youji explain the reason, Song Qi's face suddenly drooped.

Only then did he finally understand why Song Yuan, who had spoken rudely to him yesterday, had changed his attitude now?

This is clearly a performance for Song Youji!

The other party deliberately called him the prince and kowtowed to him, but he was not willing to submit.

It was just to arouse Song Youji's dissatisfaction and set a trap for Song Qi!

You little bastard, you're restless before leaving.

Don't fall into my hands, or I will make you regret it!

At that moment, Song Qi cursed in his heart.

On the surface, you have to speak immediately and explain to the other party.

However, he didn't expect that he was still a step too late. He saw Song Yuan walked forward and immediately explained earnestly.

"Father, please don't blame my third brother. He and I are like brothers, so I don't think he did it on purpose!"

Damn, pretending to be a good guy again!

Seeing that Song Yuan's tricks had reached this point, Song Qi rolled his eyes in annoyance.

You are the good guy now, so what am I?

"Look at your elder brother. He still considers you at this critical moment. Look at yourself again. Are you presentable?"

Song Yuan's understanding further stimulated Song Youji's anger, and he glared at Song Qi in annoyance.

"Listen carefully, I chose you to be the Crown Prince so that you can assist me in handling state affairs, not so that you can abuse your status and act tyrannically!"

"Especially in front of my own brother, if you dare to act arrogant again, I will definitely break your legs!"

"Your Majesty, I understand!" Seeing that Song Youji was really angry, Song Qi quickly responded.

But when he looked up again, he saw Song Yuan with a playful smile on his face, and he cursed in his heart.

Act, you have to act well!

Anyway, you are leaving soon, I wonder how long you can keep acting!

You can be so arrogant now!

When you go to the border, I'll show you how I can control you!

Just as Song Qi was cursing in his heart, there was suddenly a commotion inside the city wall.

The civilians who were originally watching the excitement now turned back and gathered on the street.

Such a commotion naturally caused Song Youji to frown slightly.

"Go and see what all the commotion is about!"

"On such an important day, who dares to make a noise?"

Song Youji's words had just fallen when a cry of surprise was heard from the crowd.

"Your Majesty, look!"

A minister pointed to the city gate, and everyone looked at him.

Then a roar came from Song Youji's mouth.

"Damn it, who on earth pulled this thing here!"

In the middle of the crowd, there were several carts, each carrying six coffins.

Today is the day when Song Yuan goes to war. Logically speaking, such an important moment should be a happy occasion.

Which bastard is so blind?

This is clearly a curse to the eldest prince to die!

Song Youji was already quite helpless about Song Yuan's expedition, and when he suddenly witnessed this scene, anger rose in his heart. He immediately roared at the guards.

"What are you still standing there for? Charge forward! Drag out the people who arranged the coffins and chop them up!"

Upon hearing this, the guard next to him rushed towards the crowd with great momentum.

Thanks to Song Yuan who stepped forward to stop them at the critical moment, he dispelled everyone's thoughts with just one sentence.

"Father, please don't blame me. I arranged all of this!"

what?

Why did the eldest prince do this?

Isn't this clearly asking for trouble?

In just a moment, all the ministers present looked puzzled.

As for Song Youji, his face darkened and his voice was filled with anger.

"What do you mean? Are you trying to tell me that I was the one who pushed you to your death?"

"Father, you misunderstood!"

Seeing that the time was ripe, Song Yuan hurriedly bowed, then stood up and puffed out his chest.

The voice was loud and clear.

"I, your son, am deeply grateful for your father's love. Otherwise, what virtue and ability could I have to be crowned king? I feel unworthy of the title King of Jingbei, and this is why I feel even more guilty!"

"I have no way to repay you for your kindness when I go to the frontier. After much thought, I can only repay your trust with my own flesh and blood!"

"I brought these coffins with me only as a warning to myself. I am prepared to die on this journey. If I don't succeed, I will die!"

"If this battle ends in failure, even if I survive on the battlefield, I will commit suicide, even if it means I am reduced to a pile of bones."