After hearing this, the emperor calmly said:
"Well, in the past, officials from the six departments were promoted only in their own department, and there was no precedent of being transferred to other departments. The Ministry of Husbandry and the Ministry of Rites are responsible for different things. I am also worried that Yuan Dao is not qualified."
When Chu Chengye heard this, his eyebrows relaxed, and he turned his head slightly to look at the calm and composed prince.
"But there is indeed no suitable vacant position at the moment. Let's follow what the prince said and let Yuan Dao be appointed as the Minister of Rites for a period of three months. If Yuan Dao is qualified, he will be able to secure the position of the Minister of Rites."
When Chu Chengye heard the emperor suddenly change his voice, he couldn't help but said anxiously: "Father..."
After receiving the emperor's unhappy look, Chu Chengye shut his mouth obediently.
After retreating from the court, Chu Chengye went to Concubine Xian's palace with an angry look on his face.
"Why is my father always like this? He always favors the prince! It is clear that the prince's proposal is against the rules, but my father still follows his words and actually sends the former Minister of the Ministry of Revenue to the Ministry of Rites!"
Concubine Xian looked at her angry son and couldn't help but shake her head.
"No matter how much you dislike the prince, he is still a prince. You should act like brothers and sisters in front of others, and don't compete with him. When will you change your irritable temper?"
"Mother, I'm just so angry. Why does my father only have eyes for the prince and not his children at all?"
"The prince is your majesty's first child, and he was born just before your majesty ascended the throne. He has been with your majesty since he was a child, so he is naturally different from other princes. Ye'er, you have known these things for a long time, why can't you bear it again and again? Keep your temper?"
"Mother, I am really unwilling..."
"If you don't give in, you should hide your strength and bide your time. What's the point of fighting over the temporary victory? The final winner is the winner."
Looking at Chu Chengye's aggrieved face, Concubine Xian slowed down and said:
"What's more, compared to other princes, you have the best chance of winning, right? Your uncle and mother-in-law will always be behind you and support you regardless of the consequences."
After coming out of Concubine Xian's palace, Chu Chengye's anger had mostly subsided. After meeting Chu Chengyao who had just come out of Concubine Rou's palace and greeted him with a smile, he also got interested and sat down together to chat.
Although Chu Chengye tried his best to suppress it, Chu Chengyao could still hear his dissatisfaction with the prince from his words. Chu Chengyao held Chu Chengye in his hands calmly.
"You are younger than me, and you are already qualified to go to court. Among the brothers, except for the prince and the emperor, you are the only one who has this qualification. I am very envious of you."
Chu Chengye was not angry and aggrieved, but at this moment he felt a lot more comfortable because of Chu Chengyao's flattery, and his words showed a sense of superiority.
"Whatever I have in the future, I will give a share to the Second Emperor Brother."
Chu Chengyao said in a good temper: "Then I will thank my third brother in advance."
After the chat, Chu Chengyao sent Chu Chengye away with good etiquette, as if Chu Chengye was the royal brother.
Chu Chengyao has always been like this, and Chu Chengye doesn't think there's anything wrong.
It wasn't until Chu Chengyao got on the carriage that his usual smiling face turned gloomy: Arrogant and ignorant, what I want is the whole world, where do I need your charity?
On the evening of the next day, Yuan Dao came to the door in person with two jars of good wine. In order to cover up other people's eyes, Yuan Dao deliberately walked through the side door.
Chu Chengyao was surprised when he saw Yuan Dao coming to his door, but he didn't show it on his face.
"A few days ago, the Second Prince asked me not to be depressed. You will find a way to help me. I feel ashamed that I didn't believe in you at that time. Who would have thought that you could do it so quickly."
Hearing Yuan Dao express his thanks repeatedly, Chu Chengyao's thoughts suddenly changed: It must have suddenly occurred to his father, otherwise who would have helped Yuan Dao but not said a word?
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