When Chu Chengyao came out of the Third Prince's Mansion, his smile faded as soon as he entered the carriage.
Recalling Chu Chengye's proud face when the prince was impeached earlier, and thinking about Chu Chengye's casual and defensive attitude towards him just now inside, Chu Chengyao was very sure that Chu Chengye must have discovered something.
After the carriage had gone some distance, Chu Chengyao told Zhong Yi:
"The third child is starting to guard against me. With his brain, it is impossible for him to resist impeaching the prince. Go and find out where the third child has been since the morning court and who he has met. Check carefully and let me know."
Early morning the next day.
The prince, who had a weathered look on his face, lowered his eyes and listened to the ministers' words of impeachment against him.
It was so big that the former Minister of Household Affairs was allowed to siphon off the salt tax. It could not be said that it was all under the instruction of the prince. Many years ago, the groom in the prince's residence bumped into common people while driving his carriage... and they all accused the prince of committing crimes by indulging his slaves.
There was a chill in the prince's heart, and he deeply felt the powerlessness of everyone pushing against the wall.
When Chu Chengyao saw this, he glanced at his clothes, and there was nothing wrong with them. Just as he was about to salute and speak, he saw Chu Chengye standing next to him:
"enough!"
Everyone in the hall was stunned by this scolding, and they all fell silent for a moment and looked at Chu Chengye.
Chu Chengye saluted and said: "Father, please forgive me for being rude and interrupting the minister's speech. It really makes me angry and I can't bear it."
Strangeness flashed in the emperor's eyes: "Tell me about it."
Chu Chengye said righteously: "As the prince, the emperor is supervised by hundreds of officials. If there are any mistakes or omissions in his behavior, it is understandable for the officials to write a letter for impeachment. But the groom in the emperor's palace accidentally injured the people. According to the officials, At that time, I sent the people to the medical center for treatment and compensated them afterwards. There was nothing wrong with the matter that the emperor handled. It was neither intentional nor inappropriate, so why do you have to hold on to such a trivial matter?"
The prince turned his head in surprise when he heard this, and there was an undercurrent in Chu Chengyao's eyes.
The emperor also stared at Chu Chengye for a moment, his expression softened and he said:
"What you said makes sense. I also want to know. The prince is the crown prince elected by me. Even such trivial matters must be brought to the court for impeachment. Are you dissatisfied with the prince or me?"
Although these words were spoken in a normal tone, in the ears of the official who was impeaching the prince, it was like thunder. He immediately knelt down to plead guilty and said that he did not dare.
The emperor turned a blind eye and talked about important government affairs before the New Year. He asked the dozen or so ministers to kneel until the next court.
After going to court, the emperor asked Zheng Cheng to keep Chu Chengye and let him wait in the palace of Concubine Xian to have lunch together.
Concubine Xian asked the whole story carefully, and looked at Chu Chengye with a long-lost look of satisfaction:
"This master named Jia Yu is really good. I will send someone to check his background. If he is credible, you must entrust him to a high position."
Chu Chengye said angrily: "He pours cold water on me everywhere, and he doesn't do things according to my wishes. If it weren't for Sun Jian's persuasion, I wouldn't be willing to speak for the prince."
Concubine Xian said angrily: "Before the big thing is accomplished, you must never act as you please. In the past, you were surrounded by people who wanted to follow the trend, but you lacked the talent to dare to dissuade you."
Chu Chengye: "Don't worry, mother and concubine, my son and minister know the importance. If I don't want to, who can force me to stand up for the prince?"
Concubine Xian: "That's good. I just heard what you said. The second son is a poisonous snake hiding behind you, waiting for opportunities. He provokes you to fight with the prince, so that he can reap the benefits of being a coward and pretend to be weak. Concubine, this is a virtue, you should be more careful."
(End of chapter)
