The struggle for the throne among nine princes—I really don't want to be the crown prince.

Chapter 119 Nothing lasts forever, not even flowers.

Shen Ye didn't have much contact with Yin Jishan. Now that Shi Jingrong was pregnant, his mind was on her, so he didn't pay much attention to Yin Jishan.

After Yin Jishan bowed, he said in a deep voice, "Yin Jishan, you've come in such a hurry, is there something important?"

Yin Jishan had actually been secretly observing the Crown Prince. He noticed that the Crown Prince, sitting in the main seat, had a calm and composed expression, exuding an air of nonchalance and ease.

He had met the Crown Prince many times before, but the Crown Prince at that time, although he was also very arrogant, was just a kind of simple arrogance that didn't take anyone or anything seriously.

However, the current crown prince, although he appears calm, gives people a sense of maturity and experience.

He said respectfully, "Your Highness, I have come here on behalf of Lord Suo'etu to apologize to Your Highness."

"Lord Suo originally wanted to come in person, but he was afraid that you would not see him and that this would cause some unnecessary misunderstandings, so he sent me to explain to the Crown Prince first."

Shen Ye waved his hand at Yin Jishan and said, "There is no right or wrong between me and Suo Xiang, so you don't need to apologize on his behalf."

"We just have different ideas."

When Yin Jishan heard the Crown Prince's first sentence, he felt relieved, thinking that his mission was not difficult.

After all, the Crown Prince also needed Songgotu's strong support.

However, upon hearing what the Crown Prince said next, he realized that he had oversimplified the matter.

If we have different ideas, then we are on different paths and cannot work together!

This is even more upsetting than offending the Crown Prince with words!

He couldn't just stand by and watch his father-in-law be isolated like this. As Suo'etu's son-in-law, this was not a scene he wanted to see.

If the skin is gone, where will the hair attach?
In a flash, he solemnly said, "Your Highness, Lord Suo may be a bit stubborn, but his heart has always been with Your Highness."

Yin Jishan's words were quite skillful. The Crown Prince said that they had different opinions, while Yin Jishan said that Suo'etu was loyal to him.

Shen Ye naturally understood the meaning behind Yin Jishan's words. He smiled and said, "I know what Prime Minister Suo is thinking, but Yin Jishan, do you think that at Prime Minister Suo's age, he should rest more?"

“Working hard every day is really bad for your health.”

"He should take good care of himself and enjoy his retirement."

"After all, nothing lasts forever!"

Yin Jishan had only vaguely heard about the conflict between Suo'etu and the Crown Prince.

Now, he finally understands.

The Crown Prince wanted Songgotu to step down, but he understood Songgotu's character.

How could someone who is used to having the final say be willing to give up his current power and choose to retire gracefully?
That's simply impossible!
Therefore, under these circumstances, the conflict between Songgotu and the Crown Prince was inevitable.

He hesitated for a moment, but still decided to try to persuade the crown prince.

After all, he really couldn't bring himself to make Suo'etu retire!

"Your Highness, Suo Xiang is always concerned about matters concerning Your Highness."

"The reason he works so diligently despite his age is that he hopes to ensure the Crown Prince's safety, well-being, and all his wishes come true."

"Now our biggest opponent, Mingzhu, has revealed its weakness thanks to the Crown Prince's wisdom."

“I think we should work together to make His Majesty see Mingzhu’s greedy nature.”

"As for the rest, we can talk about it later."

When Yin Jishan spoke of Mingzhu, his voice lowered considerably, but his expression became very solemn.

After all, Mingzhu was a big shot who could be compared with Suo'etu. These two had disciples and friends all over the world, and they had been arguing for many years.

Furthermore, the two now support the Crown Prince and the First Prince respectively, which can be described as incompatible and irreconcilable.

Yin Jishan and Suo'etu were preparing to attack Mingzhu. Shen Ye pondered this news and slowly began to understand.

Emperor Qianxi appointed him as regent; could it be that he wanted to use him to handle the Mingzhu matter?
Then we'll wait for an opportunity to deal with Suo'etu...

Although this was just Shen Ye's speculation, thinking about the situation of these two people falling down in a parallel universe, Shen Ye felt that he was getting close to the truth.

No wonder he was sent out to inspect the waterways; no wonder the responsibility of overseeing the country always fell on his shoulders. Thinking this, he turned to Yin Jishan and said, "Yin Jishan, matters of the court are decided solely by the Emperor's will!"

What you do is your business.

"I hope you will convey my words to Suo'etu: 'Flowers don't bloom for a hundred days!'"

At this point, Shen Ye picked up his teacup and stopped talking.

Yin Jishan himself had used the tactic of serving tea and seeing guests off, so he was naturally familiar with it.

Although he felt he still had many heartfelt words to say, he had no choice but to take his leave.

However, as he walked within the walls of Yuqing Palace, his heart was racing.

The Crown Prince was determined to force his father-in-law to step down.

They even used the word "you all," which implies that he is him, and we are each other.

The two are no longer mixed up.

Why would the Crown Prince cripple himself? Didn't he know that without Lord Suo'etu's support, his influence would plummet?

Doesn't he know that the crown prince can't exist without support?

Or did the Crown Prince realize something?
Yin Jishan gently shook his head, then thought of the Crown Prince's words: "Flowers don't bloom for a hundred days."

Should I try to persuade my father-in-law to step down?
The idea arose in Yin Jishan's mind, but he immediately rejected it.

He knew what Songgotu was thinking; there was no way he would step down.

No one in the position of prime minister would want to step down.

With a soft sigh, Yin Jishan shook his head and left.

After seeing Yin Jishan off, Shen Ye went straight to the back hall. After all, Shi Jingrong's status was different now, and he wanted to check on her.

This concern came from the bottom of his heart.

Since transmigrating here, I've always approached everything with a playful attitude.

Since we can't win the argument, we might as well give up.

He maintains a "push and move" attitude towards most things.

But now, Shi Jingrong's sudden pregnancy has given rise to a strange feeling in his heart.

This is my own child!
It is the child that comes into this world.

A sense of longing silently arose in his heart.

So that night, although his desires made him think of where Xinyue had lived last year, he ultimately stayed in the back hall with Shi Jingrong.

Compared to the past, Shi Jingrong was more cautious.

She talked to Shen Ye for a while, but then became drowsy because she was tired.

As she was about to go to sleep, she couldn't help but say to Shen Ye, "Your Highness, you should go to Xin Yue's place. I'm already content that you've kept me company with all this idle chatter."

Shen Ye smiled and then said softly, "Go to sleep, don't think too much."

"Right now, I just want to rest here."

Shi Jingrong glanced at Shen Ye with a hint of satisfaction, then closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep.

Looking at the sleeping Shi Jingrong, Shen Ye's mind conjured up the face of Emperor Qianxi.

Is he really invincible?

Thoughts surged through Shen Ye's mind, but he quickly dismissed them.

The Qianxi Emperor, who held a highly centralized power, had virtually no weaknesses.

Before she knew it, Shen Ye, her mind hazy, silently drifted off to sleep...

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