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

Chapter 130 A Stormy Night with No Other Choice
Soetu naturally wouldn't attend Mingzhu's birthday celebration.

However, as an old rival, he still thoughtfully sent someone to deliver a congratulatory gift to Mingzhu.

The gift was much more generous than Shen Ye's birthday peach.

However, Mingzhu showed no gratitude for Suo'etu's birthday gift.

After all, both sides are very clear about the relationship between them.

Under such circumstances, it's obvious who is who.

It is said that on Mingzhu's birthday, the censor Yu Hualong actually read out the impeachment letter against Mingzhu in public, accusing Mingzhu of thirty-six major crimes. Instead of being happy, Suo'etu's face became extremely solemn.

"Father, this is good news!"

"With her own student so relentlessly pursuing her, I wonder what face Mingzhu has left to defend herself!"

"Putting aside everything else, Mingzhu's wealth has increased by over a million taels of silver since he became a Grand Secretary, a fact he can't quite explain."

Algishan's voice was filled with schadenfreude.

As the son of Songgotu, the person he hated most in his life was Mingzhu.

Because of Mingzhu's existence, many of their important plans have been ruined. Now that Mingzhu is in trouble, it is naturally something he is happy to see.

However, he soon found himself speechless because he noticed that his father's face was somewhat gloomy.

“This Yu Hualong is not one of our men.” Soetu’s voice was low and somber.

No one responded to his statement.

Because everyone knew that Yu Hualong had no connection with them.

On the contrary, many people know that Yu Hualong used to be very close to Mingzhu, who was also his mentor.

It is highly unusual that such a person would attack Mingzhu at the most critical moment.

They are not capable of doing that.

But there is one person who has it!
Thinking of that person, Algishan's face suddenly turned a little pale.

Although he wasn't particularly bright, he knew this matter was no simple affair. Since that person wanted to deal with Mingzhu, could it be...?

Just as Algishan was thinking quickly, Yin Jishan, who was sitting next to him, said, "Father-in-law, we need to make plans as soon as possible."

After a moment's hesitation, Suo'etu said, "Jishan, what do you think about me meeting with Mingzhu?"

Yin Jishan understood what Suo'etu meant from his words.

Meet with Mingzhu and discuss this matter to avoid a lose-lose situation.

This is almost the optimal choice.

Although Yin Jishan understood in his heart, he still whispered, "My lord, do you think Lord Mingzhu will believe you?"

Soetu remained silent.

From the moment Yu Hualong's memorial appeared, Mingzhu was already in an extremely unfavorable situation.

One who embezzles money will never escape punishment.

Yu Hualong's identity further rendered Mingzhu's explanations weak and ineffective.

It can be said that at this point, Mingzhu was already facing imminent disaster.

In this situation, would Mingzhu believe the olive branch extended by Songgotu?

Would Mingzhu believe that Suo'etu would let him go after he fell into trouble?

In the past, Songgotu and Mingzhu had a deep-seated feud.

Both of them wished they could kill each other.

Now, Mingzhu has been impeached by his own student, which is a very bad situation. What will Mingzhu do in this situation?
He'll definitely drag me down with him.

Regardless of whether you're the one targeting me, I won't let you get away with it, lest I suffer the consequences when I fall on hard times.

Soetu sighed and said in a deep voice, "Arrange for our people to follow Yu Hualong in impeaching Mingzhu."

"Since we can't resolve this peacefully, let's get Mingzhu convicted as soon as possible."

"Also, we can take action against some of Mingzhu's important subordinates."

After saying this, Soetu sighed softly.

He now understands very well that everything he has done has been driven by others.

But now, he has no other choice. Mingzhu is probably in the same boat.

The conflict between him and Mingzhu was originally created by this person.

This person uses them, but also constantly suppresses them.

Let the two of them fight each other and keep an eye on each other.

Now that person no longer needs them, a single memorial is enough to incite them to attack each other.

He could see this clearly, and so could Mingzhu.

But now, they have no other choice.

"Father-in-law, should we inform the Crown Prince about this matter?" Yin Jishan asked after a moment's thought.

Soetu calmly said, "Since he insists that this old minister step down, do you think he would help this old minister when faced with such a good opportunity?"

Upon hearing this question, Yin Jishan fell silent.

However, he had a vague feeling that this matter might affect the Crown Prince.

After all, they had far too many connections with the Crown Prince.

As Mingzhu and Suo'etu made up their minds, the memorials from the Office of Transmission began to pour in like snowflakes.

Shen Ye completely ignored all of this content.

He doesn't care who impeaches whom.

He instructed the cabinet to forward this matter to the Qianxi Emperor.

However, to Shen Ye's surprise, his strategy of sitting on the sidelines and watching the tigers fight was soon disrupted.

Just as Shen Ye was leisurely playing chess with Nian Xinyue, Zhou Bao came over to report that Yan Yuecheng, the Commissioner of the Court of Judicial Review, was requesting an audience.

Although the Commissioner of the Court of Judicial Review was not a high-ranking official in the Six Ministries, he was in charge of receiving and submitting memorials to the emperor, making him extremely important.

Shen Ye and this Commissioner of the Court of Judicial Review did not have much of a relationship.

What does he want from me?
Shen Ye's first reaction was to avoid him.

He had already passed the time he was supposed to wait for to be summoned at Yuqing Palace, and according to his rules, he should not see him.

"Let him present his report tomorrow," Shen Ye said to Zhou Bao.

Zhou Bao had already spoken to Yan Yuecheng about these things before he came, but Yan Yuecheng said it was a matter of utmost urgency concerning the Crown Prince.

Therefore, I request an audience with the Crown Prince.

Everything about Zhou Bao is connected to the Crown Prince.

Therefore, he agreed to report after hearing Yan Yuecheng say this.

"Your Highness, Yan Yuecheng said he has something extremely urgent to report to you, and that this matter cannot be delayed under any circumstances," Zhou Bao reported cautiously.

Hearing this, Nian Xinyue, who was playing chess with Shen Ye, also advised, "Your Highness, the Commissioner of the Court of Judicial Review is a steady and reliable person. If he says this, the matter must be very urgent."

"I think you should meet him."

Shen Ye had no choice but to put down the chess piece in his hand, and then said in a deep voice, "Then let's meet."

In just two minutes, Yan Yuecheng, panting and covered in sweat, arrived in front of Shen Ye.

"Your subject Yan Yuecheng greets Your Highness the Crown Prince." Yan Yuecheng quickly bowed upon seeing Shen Ye.

Shen Ye waved his hand and said, "Lord Yan, what is it that requires you to be in such a hurry to see me?"

Yan Yuecheng did not answer Shen Ye's question immediately, but instead respectfully handed a memorial to Shen Ye, saying, "Your Highness, please take a look."

Although Shen Ye wasn't particularly interested in the memorial, he still casually took it, glanced at it, and discovered that it was an impeachment of Suo'etu.

There have been many impeachments against Songgotu recently, so Shen Ye didn't take it too seriously.

However, when he saw the third charge on it, his expression changed.

He never expected that someone would resort to such methods.

"Throughout history, has there ever been a crown prince who reigned for thirty years?"

This statement was directed at Suo'etu, and was also directed at him!
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