That night, news spread that Concubine Zhou had hanged herself.
The Zhou family was already in decline, and no one wanted to pay attention to the noble concubine in the deep palace. The fourth prince in the martial arts academy had not received news for a long time.
By the time the news reached him, he was probably dead for some time.
No one can tell directly how Concubine Zhou died, but everyone knows that it was Emperor Wu who killed her.
The next day, the officials in the morning court had different expressions on their faces when they saw the imperial edict in the hands of the eunuch. Several other princes appeared with them.
The prince is different from the courtiers. They are all here, which means that His Majesty must have something to say.
The last time His Majesty gathered all the princes, it was for Lu Qingtian, and this time...
They had a vague idea in mind.
Emperor Wu sat on the golden dragon chair and calmly announced the establishment of the crown prince.
Without the interference of other matters, the candidate for the crown prince was quickly announced. When he heard the name, the great scholar at the front frowned tightly, and his skin and flesh were piled up. It could be seen at a glance that he was not satisfied with the result.
As for the others, the most unbelievable among the princes was the eldest prince.
He looked at his biological brother standing behind him, and for the first time, anger and resentment towards him appeared on his face!
Why? !
His mother and concubine died because of him, and now his father actually wants to make him the crown prince?
No matter what, the eldest prince would like his younger brother to be the prince!
He took a step forward to speak, but someone was faster than him.
"Your Majesty!"
The old man in dark orange official uniform knelt on the ground, raised his hands and shouted.
"Although the seventh prince has strategic and military talents, his mother-in-law made a big mistake. How can you forgive that bitch and poisonous woman so easily! I think it's impossible!"
His strong opposition certainly attracted a group of people. Several elderly scholars who knew about Xiao Wu's incident knelt down and spoke sincerely.
As for those people standing behind them, they said nothing and only watched how Emperor Wu made his decision.
"If I insist on doing this, what will all my beloved lords do?"
Emperor Wu sat above him and looked at the few great scholars below who shouted, "No."
The leading scholar raised his head with determination in his eyes, and an old voice sounded in the hall.
"If Your Majesty refuses to change the candidate, then the veteran will die in this hall!"
After that, he took off the black gauze hat on his head and put it aside, and just looked at Emperor Wu, his meaning was very obvious.
But among those who followed him and said no, few were willing to do so.
The Martial Emperor in front of them could really kill people.
Emperor Wu scanned his sons lightly and asked:
"Is there anyone else who has objections to my decision?"
At this time, the eldest prince walked out from among these officials. As for the second prince and others, they were not satisfied with the throne, but they did not have the courage to question it at this time.
The eldest prince lowered his eyebrows and said:
"Father, my seventh brother has not been in the capital in recent years. It is probably too early to rashly appoint him as the crown prince. I thought I could wait a little longer."
This seemed to mean agreement, but he still didn't want Xiao Jue to get into that position.
"Jue'er is always a quick learner, so this matter is settled."
Emperor Wu's eyes fell on the scholar with firm eyes and continued:
"If someone dies in this temple, let them clean it up by themselves. If there is no one to collect the body, send it to a mass grave."
These literati have always paid attention to their own tombs, for fear that they would not be able to leave their names after death. Now it depends on what they choose.
Especially the leading scholar, who has not yet married and has children, how can he be allowed to collect his body?
Suddenly, a deathly silence fell on their faces.
When Lu Qingtian saw the appearance of these people, he said "Best farewell to Your Majesty", turned around and left them.
The military commander's clothes were different from those of the civil servants. The scholar who took off his black gauze hat quickly turned his eyes when he saw this. After Lu Qingtian stepped out, he got up and followed him in panic.
The crown prince has made his decision, and many people chose to go over and contact Xiao Jue after waiting and watching.
If His Majesty had not favored him, he would not have established the crown prince at this time. Besides, apart from other things, they actually admired Xiao Jue more.
The eldest prince's face was not very good-looking, and he came to the side of the second prince.
"Don't you have anything to say to your father?"
"Haha, do you think I need to say anything else? Since my father has chosen the seventh brother, you and I, as brothers, can just protect the seventh brother. I'll leave first."
The second prince just said this and smiled at Xiao Jue before leaving.
What he wanted was that Lu Feng would no longer cause trouble for him, and the rest would be dealt with in the future, but it was not like the prince had already ascended to that position.
Looking at the leaving figure, the eldest prince's gaze shifted to Xiao Jue.
"You're so good, you even fooled me."
Lu Feng's entry into the palace yesterday must have something to do with Xiao Jue.
Although Xiao Jue, who became the prince for no reason, seemed calm, he actually didn't know what was going on. He was not surprised that his kind-hearted brother in the past became like this.
But Xiao Jue would not take responsibility for what others had done, even if that person was his mother.
"Brother, do you have anything else to do?"
His tone was incomprehensible.
"Of course not. As my brother, I just hope that you can sit firmly in this position."
The eldest prince walked to him and patted Xiao Jue's shoulder.
Almost all the courtiers in the court sided with the other princes. It was easy for those leaderless people to take refuge in Xiao Jue at this time, but this was different from what he had tried to win over.
Most of these people are disinterested.
Xiao Jue rejected those who still wanted to come over one by one, and then walked out of the palace gate.
At the entrance of the palace, the scholar who followed Lu Qingtian got into his carriage and began to discuss with Lu Qingtian whether it was proper etiquette to make the seventh prince a prince.
Looking at the skeletal figure who was over eighty years old, Lu Qingtian had no choice but to refuse, so he could only let people get in the car first.
When Xiao Jue came over, he saw Lu Feng lazily leaning on the side of his carriage.
Although the two of them had only met once, Xiao Jue had not forgotten Lu Feng.
The officials who came out were a little scared when they saw Lu Feng. They looked at Xiao Jue and then at Lu Feng, lowered their heads and left quickly from the two of them.
Thinking about it, I have already connected what Emperor Wu said to the Hou Mansion.
Xiao Jue stepped forward and saw Lu Feng smiling and saying:
"How do you do, Your Highness the Crown Prince?"
"...Did you tell your father to let me be the crown prince?"
"I don't mind what Your Highness wants to say to me here."
Lu Feng pointed to a few other carriages that had not yet reached the side and smiled.
The carriage that was pointed out was a bit embarrassing. The officials asked the coachman to leave quickly, for fear that if they stayed here for a while, Lu Feng would remember him.
Although the person left, Xiao Jue still took the person into the car.
Xiao Jue sat in the carriage and signaled to Lu Feng that he could speak.
Lu Feng held the fan to his chest, raised the curtain and glanced at his father, then closed the curtain before answering.
"His Majesty wanted to make you a prince from the beginning, but he's just not used to listening to those unreasonable nonsense. I'm just adding fuel to the flames and giving you the title of prince."
