"Your Majesty, heir to the throne, depends on the security of the world. The East Palace has been empty for a long time, and the world is worried. Your Majesty has been undecided for a long time. Why? The position of the crown prince is related to the destiny of the country. If it is established, the throne will last for a long time. If it is left vacant, there will be fear of death. There is no greater danger than this in the world! I risk my life and ask Your Majesty to deal with it as soon as possible."
Several ministers bowed to the end, and their words echoed among the beams of the Taihuang Palace. The drumming stopped, the dancing stopped, and countless pairs of eyes stared at these people in disbelief.
The location of the East Palace.
Since the death of the late prince more than 20 years ago, no one has dared to talk about this matter in front of the old emperor. Even in private memorials, they only dared to make circumstantial remarks. These people actually made it public at the banquet of His Majesty's 60th birthday. Talk about it.
Whether they admire them or laugh at them for their ignorance of life and death, everyone has set their sights on the old emperor. Although this emperor has ignored government affairs for many years, his power in the world for decades is still there.
When these people mentioned the prince, the smile on the old emperor's face completely dropped. Just a look made these people bury their heads on the ground and tremble.
"My beloved ministers have fulfilled their duties and are all concerned about my family affairs." Although the old emperor's tone was calm, everyone could feel the storm under the calm surface.
"I don't dare."
The leading minister felt relieved, straightened up and said to the old emperor: "It's just that the position in the East Palace is of great importance. If your Majesty is hesitant, I am willing to recommend a candidate for your Majesty."
"Oh, I wonder which prince it is that is so supported by the courtiers?" The old emperor's smiling face made the seven highnesses below him feel on pins and needles.
Among the seven highnesses, except for His Highness Chu Yu, who was looking down at the wine glass in a daze, the remaining ones secretly exchanged glances. The fourth prince and the seventh prince even looked at each other tacitly, and then they both showed meaningful smiles.
When the minister saw the emperor's expression, he knew that something was going to happen, but he had no choice but to shoot the arrow. He could only hold back his neck and said: "To report back to my emperor, I am willing to recommend His Majesty the Seventh Highness as the choice for the East Palace!"
As soon as these words came out, all the courtiers were in an uproar, and all eyes fell on the sluggish Seventh Prince. The fourth prince was almost hurt from holding back his laughter.
The other princes looked at the seventh prince in surprise, then quickly lowered their heads and pretended to be dead.
The old emperor was very secretive about his position as prince. No matter who jumped out and plucked the string at this time, 90% of the time he would be in trouble.
The simpler ones were already secretly laughing at His Highness's impulsiveness, while the more thoughtful ones began to think about who was committing the murder.
The Seventh Prince, who was the center of the gaze, turned the color of pig liver. The old emperor's eyes also fell on His Highness Seventh, and he said calmly: "Old Seventh, do you want to be the prince?"
This sentence was undoubtedly a shock to His Majesty the Seventh Prince. He rolled out of the table, hurriedly ran to the middle and knelt down. He put his head on the ground and did not dare to lift it up. He said in horror: "Father, This matter was definitely not done by my son!"
While His Majesty the Seventh Prince was defending himself, he also caught a glimpse of the uncontrollable smile on the face of the fourth prince from the corner of his eye, and his anger immediately rose. His good fourth brother didn't even bother to pretend anymore, right? !
Regardless of the situation, His Highness the Seventh Highness straightened up and pointed at the Four Highnesses and said: "Father, my sons and ministers are neither direct descendants nor elders. Their civil affairs are mediocre, and they know nothing about martial arts. How dare you covet the position of the East Palace? This matter will be inevitable." Someone is framing me, fourth brother, do you dare to stand up and say something!"
His Highness the Fourth Highness couldn't hold back the smile that froze on his face. He stood up in embarrassment and cursed: "You old seventh son, you can just take over the crown prince's position if you want. What are you going to do with me!"
"Fourth brother, you know it well." His Highness Seventh Prince sneered. Kong Wen had just discussed with him a while ago the arrangement of pushing the fourth prince out for testing. Today, he has become a substitute. It is not clear who did it.
As a result, the two princes, who both knew part of the inside story, were in the main hall, and they began to curse each other. At first, they were both concerned about their status, but later, they were no better than the shrew who cursed the street. This time The side spectacle is also new.
The old emperor didn't know what he was thinking. He just watched and allowed them to completely destroy the majesty of the royal family.
In such a scene, all the ministers dared to intervene, and they all just watched on the sidelines.
Lu Hanjiang watched with great interest, but Luo Fuzi was so angry that he blew his beard. He said angrily: "This is nonsense!"
After getting angry, the old master glanced at Lu Hanjiang and said, "Boy, you are really courageous."
Lu Hanjiang didn't look sideways and said with a smile, "I can't understand what the old man said."
The old master snorted and said no more, but Lu Hanjiang found it interesting and asked him: "Which highness do you think should be in charge of the East Palace?"
"presumptuous."
Luo Fuzi drank in a low voice, stared at Lu Hanjiang and said, "Is it something that you and I, as ministers, can comment on?!"
Lu Hanjiang didn't care at all. He said in a low voice: "Old Master, why bother hiding? Haven't those adults already said it? This matter concerns the whole court. You and I care about it. Why not? If you have anything to say, sir." Yes, even though it’s just a matter of fact, it’s just a casual chat, it can come out of your mouth and into my ears, and no third party will know.”
With that said, Lu Hanjiang moved his body and leaned closer to Luo Fuzi.
Luo Fuzi did not respond, but quietly watched the absurd scene of His Highness. After a long time, he said calmly: "Who is appointed as the Crown Prince? This is His Majesty's family matter. The establishment of a direct lineage, the establishment of a long-term relationship, and the establishment of love are all determined by Your Majesty will decide it alone."
"Your Majesty is right." After a timely reply, Lu Hanjiang waited patiently for the old master's next words.
Only Luo Fuzi said again: "However, once the crown prince is established, it is no longer a family matter of His Majesty, but a state matter of the court. If the establishment is dismissed lightly, what prestige will the court have?"
"I see."
These words made Lu Hanjiang filled with emotion, and roughly confirmed his suspicions. He personally picked up the wine bottle on the table and filled the old master a glass, and then asked: "What price did the princess pay to make the master like this?" Are all the characters willing to join you?"
The old master said expressionlessly: "Boy, who do you think I am?"
Lu Hanjiang pushed the cup filled with wine in front of Luo Fuzi and said, "I naturally regard you as a far-sighted person. The situation in the court is treacherous. The old man should have found a big ship to board earlier." , it’s better than losing your life in that stormy sea.”
"The boy has a sharp tongue."
Luo Fuzi picked up the wine glass but did not drink it. He said: "Where do you think Jin Yiwei's overwhelming power comes from? Without His Majesty's favor, you and the others are just rootless ducks."
"What the boss said is true," Lu Hanjiang filled a glass of wine for himself, smiled and raised his glass to Luo Fuzi, "It's just that what the boss is doing is speculation, and what he wants is nothing more than following the dragon's merits. Everyone is half-measured. Why pretend to be so noble and make people laugh?"
"It is a right thing to protect the crown prince. How can you and I be confused?" The old master's eyebrows stood up and he placed the cup heavily on the table.
Lu Hanjiang drank the wine in his glass and said, "Yes, the boss is right, but the prince is dead."
The old master said word by word: "The prince is not in the throne, and the saint's grandson will do his duty."
