"There is still hope for this matter. Besides, the current situation is very good for His Highness!"
"Um?"
After Ning Shu heard Zheng Xuan's words, he couldn't help but look more confused. Is the situation looking good?
Now he is about to be released and sit on the bench, but the situation is still very good.
"Mr. Zheng, now that my father has released me and my second son, isn't it true that he has made up his mind to make Brother Wang Sheng the crown prince?"
"Haha, that's true. Brother Sheng Wang's aura has shrouded our brothers' heads since childhood. Even the second brother who is in the limelight now, what does it mean compared to the eldest brother?"
"That's all, just leave Beijing. If you can be released, it wouldn't be bad to become a local emperor!"
"Your Highness!"
Zheng Xuan's expression suddenly became solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty will never make His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
"Um?"
Seeing Zheng Xuan's determined expression, Ning Shu couldn't help but show some doubts: "Why?"
"Because His Royal Highness King Sheng has been at odds with His Majesty's political views since he was a child, and he is too overly affectionate and righteous, upright and upright. If he sits in this position, my Dayu's fate will change."
"Besides, if His Majesty was really planning to make King Sheng the crown prince, why would he wait until today?"
As soon as Zheng Xuan finished speaking, Ning Shu's face ignited with some hope again, and she couldn't help but hope: "So, what did Zheng Gong just say, my king's current situation is very good, what does it mean?"
"The official got a piece of gossip..."
Zheng Xuan stepped forward directly and listened. After whispering, Ning Shu suddenly looked horrified and almost fell to the ground. He shook his head repeatedly: "Impossible, this is absolutely impossible!"
"He is my Dayu's God of War!"
"how come?"
"Brother Huang, you will never..."
After Ning Shu looked absent-minded for a while, Zheng Xuan also said softly: "Your Highness, is it true or false? I have already sent people to the Western Region. There is no guarantee that lies will come true."
"Besides, I learned the news from a veteran of the Zhenguo Army during the Western Expedition. This matter... is nine out of ten possible to be true!"
Ning Shu took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "So, what is Duke Zheng's plan?"
"Your Highness, if the news is true, why did Your Majesty insist on releasing you and King Yong to exile at the same time?"
"As everyone knows, at this time, it is most likely to cause turmoil, and it is even more necessary to establish a reserve to calm the people's hearts?"
"But His Majesty still let the only King Yong who could possibly replace King Sheng go out. What does this mean?"
Ning Shu also fell into deep thought and said: "If you think about it this way, my father only has two intentions!"
"First, there is no taboo about Brother Yong Wang's origin!"
"Secondly, I intend to test Brother Yong Wang's ability."
"However, I prefer the latter."
Ning Shu sighed sadly: "I also heard that my father intends to let the third son stay in Beijing to assist the government this time."
"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. You only need to do the things you are doing right now. Since Your Majesty has asked you to preside over the case of Prince Huai's rebellion, take this opportunity to perform well!"
"As for the rest, there is no need to worry!"
"Um!"
…
Qi came to the palace.
Ning An and two staff members were sitting in the garden, blowing the cold wind and making hot tea.
"Congratulations, Your Highness, you are one step closer to becoming the crown prince."
"not necessarily!"
Ning An shook his head slightly, but there was a hint of joy that could not be concealed in his expression: "This time, my father intends to let me stay in Beijing to assist in the government. It seems to me that he wants to take the exam."
"However, King Yong's release of Brother Yong is exactly what I expected!"
"His mother-in-law is a princess of the former dynasty. How can my father feel so confident about letting her leave the capital..."
"Now Brother Yong Wang's reputation in Dayu is no less than that of Brother Sheng back then. It is not an exaggeration to say that he can dominate the court, but my father has let him go outside at this time. Is it possible to suppress him intentionally?"
After Ning An muttered, the two think tanks sitting next to him also nodded frequently.
"Your Highness's words are not unreasonable. His Highness King Yong's background is destined to be a difficulty for him to become the crown prince!"
"Before the death of the late emperor, he could make a decree that Concubine Xian would not be his queen for the rest of his life."
"Now, although His Majesty's thoughts are unclear, it is a good thing for you that the Second Highness and the Fourth Highness have been sent out one after another!"
"If I can make His Majesty look upon you with admiration during this period of time, I may not have no chance of becoming the crown prince!"
Ning An also nodded in agreement, and said with a calm expression: "It doesn't matter, whether it is Brother Sheng Wang or Brother Yong Wang, I, Ning An, consider myself to be no weaker than others."
"Now that I have a foundation in Qilin, I can take a step forward, but even if I take a step back, I can continue to go back and run my vassal."
"Since we are on the cusp of the storm, we might as well wait and see what happens."
…
Prince Xun'an's Mansion.
Lao Liu hugged the two beautiful maids and went to bed early, but was awakened by a faint knock on the door, and could not help but frown slightly.
"What's the matter?"
"Your Highness, secret report!"
After hearing the word "secret report", Ning Xun instantly became energetic. He pushed the beauty on his arm away, put on a long gown and walked out of the bedroom.
"Your Highness."
"Go to the main hall."
As Ning Xun went, his expression became completely different from usual, with a sparkle in his eyes. He walked to the main hall and sat at the top, with a few sparse figures standing below.
"What happened?"
"Your Highness, there is news that His Highness King Sheng died in battle in the Western Region."
As soon as these words came out, Ning Xun's pupils shrank suddenly, and then he looked down at the old man: "Has this matter been spread?"
"I guess I can't hide it anymore. The Fourth Prince must have received the news. There seem to be some rumors in the city recently."
"However, His Majesty seems to be deliberately concealing the news."
Ning Xun pondered for a long time and said softly: "Send someone to investigate in detail. I want to know the exact information and the specific process."
"As you command!"
"Your Highness, I have also received news that Your Majesty seems to intend for the third prince to stay in Beijing to assist the government!"
"Um!"
Ning Xun looked indifferent and said softly: "If the news about Brother Sheng Wang is true, no one will be able to leave Beijing these days."
"Take care of the people in your house these days. Go out less, talk less, and cause less trouble."
"yes!"
"You guys should return to the fiefdom first and continue to increase the intensity of land reclamation. Now the spring plowing is about to begin. The Quyuan plow invented by Brother Yongwang is interesting. After you return, promote it in my Xun'an area!"
"As you command!"
"Your Highness, now that His Majesty is determined to establish a throne, should we make some plans and stay in the capital?"
"idiot!"
There was a look of disdain on Ning Xun's face: "I have worked so hard to build the fiefdom into a solid stone, and now I am staying in the capital. Isn't it just a cocoon?"
"Besides, even King Yong has been released. Do you think that my father will really have a third child?"
"Extremely stupid!"
Listening to His Royal Highness's scolding, the staff below all had respectful expressions on their faces. They did not show any signs of anger. Instead, they held up their hands and said, "Thank you for your teaching, Your Highness!"
"You can go back to Xun'an one after another tomorrow!"
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