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Chapter 635 The Big Picture (IV)

The shocking changes at the grand court meeting reached Prime Minister Wang's ears almost immediately.

Prime Minister Wang, who was lying on the bed recovering from his injuries, was almost suffocated by the anger. Fortunately, there was an imperial physician by his side who gave him acupuncture in time and gave him a dose of decoction, and he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

While the Wang family was in a state of panic, Wang Jin returned from the palace.

Wang Jin walked to the bedside and knelt down: "Father, my unfilial son is back."

*Damn it, you dare to come back!

Prime Minister Wang cursed and pointed at Wang Jin, cursing, "Get out of the Wang family! From today on, I don't have a son like you! Get out! The farther the better!"

Wang Jin did not roll away, but continued to kneel upright, his gentle and handsome face showing determination: "I know my father is angry. But when I ask myself, I did not make the wrong choice."

"For the sake of the throne, Jiang Yi and Zheng Chen secretly colluded with the father and son of the Prince of Dongping to murder the emperor. On the day when they raised an army to force the emperor to abdicate, if the princess had not led the army to attack the Golden Throne Hall, would we still be alive now?"

Prime Minister Wang: "..."

This life-saving grace stopped Prime Minister Wang from cursing.

Prime Minister Wang’s face was red, he was breathing heavily, and he stared at his son fiercely.

Wang Jin slowed down his tone and whispered, "I support the princess to ascend the throne, not only to repay the princess for saving my life. Prince Ping is just an eight-year-old boy who knows nothing. How can he be the emperor of Daliang?"

"Why not?!" Prime Minister Wang found his voice again: "Jiang Shaohua is just too ambitious. She is a woman, and she is not satisfied with being a regent princess, she actually wants to be the empress!"

"Since the princess has the ability to govern the country, why can't she just become the emperor?" Wang Jin responded sharply: "The princess who assists in government affairs sounds nice, but it's just a way to make wedding clothes for others. After twenty years, all power will be returned to the lineage of Prince Ping, and you may even be purged and killed. The princess is not stupid, why do you want to do such a thankless job?"

Prime Minister Wang was speechless again.

Wang Jin became agitated, feeling rather indignant for the princess: "The Empress Dowager and Concubine Fan in the palace have the same idea. They naturally believe that the princess should assist Prince Ping and should be grateful for assisting him in governing the country. This attitude is a humiliation in itself."

"The princess is capable of governing the court, and she is capable of killing traitors with a spear. She has a heart that loves the people of the world. Why can't such a princess become the greatest empress of all time?"

"There was no empress before, so let's start with the princess and create a brand new era!"

Wang Jin looked at Prime Minister Wang with an open gaze: "I support the princess as a subject's support and respect for a wise ruler. It has absolutely nothing to do with love affairs. Father is angry, and I will take the beatings, scoldings, and punishments. Please don't talk nonsense and tarnish the princess's reputation."

Prime Minister Wang was so angry that he laughed and cursed: "F*ck, I never thought that the son I raised for so many years would be the most evil lover in history!"

Wang Jin accepted his father's insults without changing his expression: "After seeing a woman like the princess, other women are really hard to catch my eye."

Prime Minister Wang didn't want to look at him, nor did he want to talk to him. He pointed at the door and said, "Get lost!"

Wang Jin refused to leave and just knelt beside the bed.

Prime Minister Wang was so angry that he started to curse, and in his rage, he cursed out all kinds of dirty words. Wang Jin neither said a word nor said anything back, just silently endured the curse.

Prime Minister Wang scolded until his throat was dry, so Wang Jin went to get a cup of warm tea and served it to his father. After Prime Minister Wang drank the tea, his throat was no longer dry, and he continued to scold his son.

The followers, who were originally nervous and uneasy, gradually breathed a sigh of relief.

The matter is done. Wang Jin has already expressed his support for the princess in the court. Prime Minister Wang has no choice but to admit this. After all, he still has to save face and cannot go back on his word. Moreover, it is too late to support Prince Ping at this time. The Wang family cannot be a fence-sitter that everyone despises, so they can only accept it with a pinch of their nose.

No matter how harshly Prime Minister Wang scolded, he was just venting his anger. When the anger subsided, it would be time for the father and son to talk and communicate again...

"Mr. Prime Minister!" The doorman came in hurriedly and reported: "The princess is here."

Prime Minister Wang’s scolding stopped abruptly.

Wang Jin turned around, looking surprised: "The princess is really here?"

The gatekeeper laughed and said, "It's absolutely true! The princess came to the Wang family with Chen Changshi to pay a visit to the prime minister. They are waiting at the gatehouse now."

Prime Minister Wang was furious again and started to curse, "You bastard! Hurry up and open the front door to welcome the princess in."

No matter how reluctant he was, Prime Minister Wang knew very well that Jiang Shaohua's ascension to the throne was a done deal and the overall situation was set. Under such circumstances, Jiang Shaohua's personal visit to the Wang family was a compliment to the Wang family and a reward for Wang Jin's support.

I cannot refuse the face given by the princess.

Prime Minister Wang glared at Wang Jin again and said, "Go and welcome the princess!"

Wang Jin bowed and accepted the order, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly when he lowered his head.

Although he knew that the princess came to appease Prime Minister Wang and that supporting him was just a matter of convenience, he still felt sweet in his heart.

The Wang family opened the front gate. Wang Jin led everyone in the Wang family to the front gate to welcome the princess.

Jiang Shaohua rested for a while in the carriage. His fatigue was gone and he was full of energy. "Everyone, please stand up. Mr. Wang, where is Prime Minister Wang? Lead me there."

Wang Jin cupped his hands and said, "Please follow me, Princess."

Jiang Shaohua nodded and went to meet Prime Minister Wang accompanied by Chen Changshi and Song Yuan.

Bringing Chen Changshi with him was also to show the seriousness of the Wang family's trip. Chen Changshi was the left chief secretary of the Nanyang Palace, and his status in Nanyang County was like that of Prime Minister Wang among the officials.

When Jiang Shaohua ascends the throne, it is hard to say who will be the prime minister. However, no one can shake Chen Changshi's political status.

Song Yuan is the commander of Jiang Shaohua's personal guards and the number one military general in Nanyang County.

One is a civil official and the other is a military official. All of their trusted confidants have come together, which can be said to have given Prime Minister Wang enough respect.

Prime Minister Wang knew what was going on, and his anger subsided a lot. He sighed and said, "I am injured and cannot get up to see the princess. Please forgive me."

Jiang Shaohua was very polite to Prime Minister Wang, as if there was no old grudge between them: "Prime Minister, lie down well, don't move around and touch the wound."

"The court is in chaos and has so many things to deal with that the prime minister is indispensable. For the sake of the court's stability, the prime minister must get better soon."

In fact, Prime Minister Wang was too seriously injured, and even if he was carefully taken care of, it would be difficult for him to recover. The Prime Minister is the head of all officials, and he has to deal with complicated government affairs every day. If he does not have enough physical strength and energy, why does he occupy the official position?

Prime Minister Wang smiled bitterly and said, "I am very grateful for your kindness, Your Highness. However, my body cannot support me anymore. When Your Highness ascends the throne, I will submit a memorial to resign from my post."