The prince is more stable

Chapter 12: Overcoming the Tribulation Wave
Zhao Hao's world collapsed.

The news brought by Zhao Xiaoqian was like a bolt from the blue.

A prince who did nothing but submit a flattering memorial was stripped of his title and exiled. How innocent he was, how dark the court was, and how unfair the world was.

A feeling of grievance and indignation surged in Zhao Hao's heart, and in his self-perception, he naturally had the image of a lonely man who was righteous but was ruthlessly suppressed by a tyrant.

I feel so wronged, I really want to hug myself...

Sitting in the side room, Zhao Hao stared at Zhao Xiaoqian in a daze. His thick lips pursed, and then he grinned and burst into tears, beating the ground with his hands while crying.

"Son, pick up a sturdy stick and a basin for your father, because he is going to beg on the street..." Zhao Hao cried and warned.

Zhao Xiaoqian was shocked. How could his father not stand a joke?

Too lazy to explain, it was too time-consuming, Zhao Xiaoqian turned around and said, "Someone come here!"

Several Dali Temple officials appeared at the door.

Zhao Xiaoqian pointed at Zhao Hao and said, "Help, um... lift, carry His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu to the carriage outside the door."

Several constables used all their strength to carry Zhao Hao up. Wherever they passed, officials from the Dali Temple respectfully made way for him and carried the prince to the carriage outside the door with great respect.

It was not until he returned to the palace and sat on the stone steps at the door that Zhao Hao came to his senses.

"Is our palace okay? The emperor won't pursue the matter anymore?" Zhao Hao was both surprised and happy.

He had already forgotten about his son's joke on him. As the only son, he could be fine even if he burned down the palace, so what was a small joke on his own father?

"Yes, it's all right now. The emperor summoned me and talked with me for a long time. Our Chu Palace has finally escaped this crisis."

Zhao Hao stared at him with surprise and suspicion in his eyes.

In just a few days, this son brought him so many surprises. Now looking at his appearance, Zhao Hao felt a sense of strangeness from the bottom of his heart.

This doesn't look like his son at all, it's more like he's possessed by a ghost!

We invited a Taoist priest to exorcise the evil spirits for him last time, but I’m afraid it wasn’t completely removed.

...This needs a refund.

"Just because of that memorial?" Zhao Hao still couldn't believe it.

"Yes, I am certain that the emperor intends to revive the law. He is just looking for someone to speak out. This memorial from my father is exactly what the emperor wants."

Zhao Hao took a deep breath,...it was actually true!

It’s only been half a year since the Empress Dowager passed away, and the government is already going to completely change the national policy?
Don't be fooled by the current calm situation. Once the decree to reinstate the new law is made public, it will be like an earthquake in Bianliang and the whole world. Officials from all over the country, various existing laws, and powerful landlords will all be deeply affected.

Decades ago, Wang Anshi's reforms had already brought about a major change in the world. More than ten years ago, Sima Guang was recalled to Bian Jing by the Empress Dowager and reinstated as prime minister. He abolished the new laws and reopened the old ones, and the world experienced another change.

Now the old law is about to be abolished and the new law is about to be reinstated...

Even though Zhao Hao was just an old playboy who loved to eat, drink and have fun, he couldn't help but sigh at this moment.

The people of the world can withstand several turmoils.

New laws and old laws were changed over and over again, and in the end they became tools and pawns in the struggle between the new and old parties. How many people in the court really did anything?

After submitting the memorial, Zhao Hao himself was unsure and felt uneasy all day. Who knew that the memorial would actually be useful?

Just because of a memorial, the emperor removed the knife from the neck of the Prince of Chu's Mansion.

It’s so amazing, it’s no exaggeration to say it’s a game-changer.

How did this son, who had been confined in the palace for many years and refused to interact with strangers, achieve such miraculous results?
"How do you know that the government wants to restore the new law?" Zhao Hao couldn't help asking.

He had wanted to ask this question for a long time. This morning in the study, his son almost grabbed his neck and forced him to write the memorial.

"Don't ask about social affairs." Zhao Xiaoqian was too lazy to make excuses. "Huh? Uh... okay, I won't ask."

Zhao Xiaoqian stared at him and said seriously, "Father, this isn't over yet. The emperor said the previous memorial wasn't enough. Father will have to continue advocating for the new law. It's a hard and dirty job."

"Most of the people in the court are members of the old party. If my father proposes to reintroduce new laws, he will inevitably offend many people. Sometimes even the government will pretend to reprimand and blame my father..."

Zhao Hao smiled knowingly, "Don't underestimate me, father. I understand all the court affairs. In short, from now on, father will only do two things: submit memorials and endure scolding. That's all."

Zhao Hao is not stupid, he just didn't figure it out before. After he figured it out, he didn't need anyone to point it out, he understood everything.

To put it bluntly, the crisis facing the Prince of Chu's Palace this time was caused by standing on the wrong side.

Standing on the wrong side in the court is very dangerous.

If you accidentally stand against the government, whose hairs are thicker than your thighs, who else will they mess with if not you?
Fortunately, with the help of his son, the Prince of Chu's Mansion made an emergency U-turn and finally stood in the right position this time.

Now that he was in the right position, Zhao Hao had nothing to understand about the next steps. Even if he made a mistake, the government would cover him.

"Father, regarding the new law, you should just make a few remarks in the memorial and avoid getting involved personally. We are inevitably drawn into the dispute between the old and the new, but we should try not to get too deeply involved."

"As for being scolded..." Zhao Xiaoqian looked at Zhao Hao with some reluctance.

Zhao Hao has always been a dishonest person, with his words and actions being all out of character.

But no matter what, he is also a man in his forties, which is enough to call himself "old man" in ancient times. At this age, he still has to endure other people's spit every day, and this person is his own father...

Unexpectedly, Zhao Hao laughed out loud and slapped himself twice in the face.

"Be scolded? Ha, my face is as thick as a wall of iron and steel, impervious to swords and guns. How can I be afraid of being scolded? What a joke!"

Zhao Hao's face was particularly handsome at this moment. Even if he was detained in the Dali Temple for two more days, he would not be able to utter such bold words.

He is in his forties, but his mind is clearer than that of a college student.

…………

The storm is over and the sea is calm.

The palace returned to its former tranquility.

It has been about four or five days since the time travel, and Zhao Xiaoqian finally relaxed.

This is the state he likes. Life is back on track, the years are peaceful, and he has enough to eat.

Without any thoughts of planning for the future, the identity of the Prince of Chu represents four words: "wealth and glory".

You have everything, so why work hard?
Why do those young people plan small and big goals for their lives and are so excited about everything?
Because I’m poor.

How could the Prince of Chu be poor? Therefore, even if the Prince wanted to work hard, he couldn't find the direction.

Zhao Xiaoqian could only endure such a pale and boring life silently, and felt wronged just thinking about it.

Lying in the yard, Zhao Xiaoqian's mind was empty, basking in the warm spring sunshine. There were several plates of exquisite snacks on the low table next to him.

It’s not well-known and the taste is average, but it’s impressive enough.

Zhao Xiaoqian smiled, life still needs planning.

Next, I will find a few women for myself, hide in the backyard and do all kinds of licentious things. Compared to my biological father's happiness, I must surpass him.

and then?
Of course, it is to give birth to a baby and wait patiently to inherit the father's inheritance.

Don't urge him. It would be a bit unfilial to urge him.

(End of this chapter)