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

Chapter 134 The Emperor Wants to Return to His Faithful Forbidden City
Soetu said that there is no crown prince who reigns for thirty years!

He longed for the Crown Prince to ascend the throne soon!

Mingzhu's family fortune increased two hundredfold in twenty years. He is greedy by nature and deserves to die!

The Crown Prince was furious at Shen Gang's outspokenness and ordered him to be drowned in the river!

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Various versions of the rumors spread like wildfire, reaching not only the six ministries but also the common people in the city.

To Shen Ye's surprise, even the Empress Dowager, who usually only cared about playing cards and nothing else, took notice of this matter.

Shen Ye didn't take such rumors too seriously.

He knew that some things, the more you focus on them, the more trouble they cause you.

Since we can't solve it ourselves, let's wait for someone who can to solve it to do so.

The person who could solve this problem was naturally Emperor Qianxi.

So Shen Ye acted as if she hadn't heard anything about it, going about her business as usual: shopping, paying her respects, and staying overnight in Nian Xinyue's boudoir as she pleased...

However, he did not expect that when he paid his respects to the Empress Dowager today, she suddenly said, "Crown Prince, I have heard that there are many rumors flying around. As the Crown Prince who is in charge of the country, you should handle this carefully."

The Empress Dowager didn't say what the rumor was, but Shen Ye understood what she meant.

Being able to receive such a caring word from the Empress Dowager made Shen Ye feel that his efforts over the past few days had not been in vain.

He solemnly said to the Empress Dowager, "I will keep your teachings in mind. Please rest assured, I will handle this properly."

"As long as the Crown Prince knows what's going on," the Empress Dowager said calmly. "Preventing people from talking is more difficult than preventing a river from overflowing!"

"But if one is open and honest, and has no selfish motives, His Majesty will surely see through everything."

After a moment's thought, Shen Ye realized that the Empress Dowager was telling him that this matter should not be kept from Emperor Qianxi; it was better to tell him the truth than to keep it a secret.

This Empress Dowager is quite insightful.

She was giving Shen Ye some pointers.

Although this method cannot eliminate the slightest doubt in Emperor Qianxi's mind, it is much better than doing nothing.

It seems that my trip to Cining Palace these past few days has not been in vain.

Shen Ye thanked the Empress Dowager again before taking his leave.

Whether it was due to rumors or not, the impeachment proceedings against Suo'etu and Mingzhu intensified, and just then, Shen Gang's funeral began.

After examining Shen Gang's body, the coroner from the three judicial departments concluded that he had drowned.

However, it was not noted whether the drowning was an accidental fall into the water or whether someone sabotaged it. The three judicial departments are still investigating.

But even after someone dies, the funeral still needs to be held.

So, Shen Gang's family began to hold a funeral for him.

Whether it was out of a sense of shared grief or some other reason, all the censors from the Censorate attended Shen Gang's funeral.

The funeral couplets were also written with great passion and fervor.

What about shouldering righteousness with unwavering resolve, what about facing the harsh winds and snows with a cold brow, what about leaving behind a loyal heart to illuminate history...

As more and more people attended the funeral, a silent undercurrent of demanding justice for Shen Gang began to surge...

Beneath this undercurrent, it seems that those who did not attend Shen Gang's funeral are all traitors.

As a result, more and more people attended Shen Gang's funeral, and the level of worship also began to rise.

In an instant, Shen Gang began to be seen by many as a righteous and outspoken censor.

Those he impeached naturally became traitors.

As for the person who killed him, that was...

Shen Ye observed this situation but did not intend to pay any attention to it.

In his view, while they waited, whoever wanted to jump around could jump around as much as they wanted; when Emperor Qianxi returned, he would naturally take care of everything. He had no intention of wasting time.

However, while he didn't want to pay attention, some people weren't going to let him have his way.

Not long after he returned from Cining Palace, Wang Tan, the Vice Minister of Rites, came to visit him.

Wang Yan is over sixty years old this year. In Shen Ye's opinion, his status is not very high, but he has an identity that Shen Ye has to pay attention to.

That is, he was one of the former Crown Prince's teachers.

The Crown Prince's studies have always been overseen by this Lord Wang Yan.

It can be said that he was a loyal subordinate of the former crown prince.

Shen Ye assumed that Wang Yan's request to see him was about Shen Gang's matter.

Shen Ye hesitated for a moment, then said to Zhou Bao, "Tell Mr. Wang that I'm not feeling well today and I'll see him tomorrow."

Upon hearing this arrangement, Zhou Bao quickly left to relay it.

But soon, Zhou Bao returned and told Shen Ye that Mr. Wang was to wait until the Crown Prince had time to see him.

Upon hearing this, Shen Ye knew that Wang Yan was forcing him to meet.

Although the weather is not as hot as it was a few days ago, a man in his sixties would definitely not be able to stand outside Yuqing Palace for very long.

If you let your teacher die from the sun, even if you're the crown prince, you'll probably have to pay the price.

But what if he takes advantage of Wang Yan after meeting him?

After thinking it over, Shen Ye said to Zhou Bao, "Arrange for someone to ask Lord Wang to wait in the study."

“Your Highness, I’ve already said it, but Lord Wang insists on waiting in the sun,” Zhou Bao said helplessly.

As his status and position changed, he also gained some understanding of court affairs.

Knowing that the Crown Prince's teacher should not be exposed to the sun, he invited Wang Yan to rest in the pavilion, but Wang Yan insisted on staying in the sun.

Hearing Zhou Bao's words, Shen Ye understood even more clearly that this Teacher Wang was trying to force her to see him through this method.

He immediately said, "Since Vice Minister Wang insists, then go find a tent and bring the tea and fruit to Vice Minister Wang."

"Oh, and make another ice chest, so that Vice Minister Wang doesn't get too hot."

After carefully considering Shen Ye's orders, Zhou Bao knew what to do.

He quickly set up a large tent for Wang Yan, and then provided him with tea and fruit. It could be said that everything Yuqing Palace had, Wang Yan had.

He even thoughtfully arranged for a maid to fan Wang Yan.

Under these circumstances, Wang Yan knew that the Crown Prince was determined not to see her.

Left with no other choice, he turned to Zhou Bao and said, "Eunuch Zhou, the Crown Prince refuses to see me. Please help me send a message to the Crown Prince."

Zhou Bao wouldn't refuse to do so.

He readily replied, "Minister Wang, please feel free to speak your mind."

Wang Yan said, "Eunuch Zhou, please tell the Crown Prince that gossip is a fearsome thing!"

"Now everyone is paying respects to Imperial Censor Shen Gang. Since the Crown Prince is the Regent and selfless, he should go to the Shen family."

Zhou Bao hesitated for a moment, but still said, "Please rest assured, Vice Minister Wang, I will definitely convey these words to the Crown Prince."

Wang Yan glanced at the ice beside her, then at the dazzling array of fruits, and knew there was no point in staying any longer. She sighed and prepared to leave.

Just then, a messenger rushed over, saying as he ran, "His Majesty has decreed that he has completed his river inspection and is now returning to the palace. He will return to the capital in three days."

Upon hearing this news, Wang Yan's expression changed.

Emperor Qianxi is coming back!
This time, the battle between Mingzhu and Suo'etu is about to begin!

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