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

Chapter 137 Rumors stop with the wise, but not with the mentally challenged.
When Emperor Qianxi mentioned Shen Gang, many people who had already relaxed couldn't help but worry again.

Shen Gang is a nobody!
But everyone present knew that one sentence in his memorial!
Regardless of whether Suo'etu said those words, one thing is certain: if that statement were investigated, it certainly wouldn't lead to a good outcome.

After a moment's hesitation, Songgotu stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, what Shen Gang reported..."

"Song'etu, I didn't ask you to speak." Emperor Qianxi interrupted Song'etu rudely before he could finish speaking.

Although Songgotu was stubborn, he still chose to keep quiet in this situation.

After all, Emperor Qianxi's tone now carried a warning.

What does Your Majesty intend to do?
Having already killed two birds with one stone, does he still want to take down the crown prince?
But it doesn't look like it!
Just as Suo'etu was wondering about this, he couldn't help but glance at Mingzhu.

At this moment, Mingzhu's expression was also very solemn.

He is inextricably linked to Shen Gang's affair.

In particular, that particularly damaging statement was written by him.

Now, those words were about to take effect, but he was filled with trepidation.

What was Emperor Qianxi really thinking about this statement?
Was what he just said really only directed at the Crown Prince?
Furthermore, although Shen Gang's actions were flawless, once...

Mingzhu stood quietly to one side, his expression flickering. However, he inadvertently gave the First Prince a wink.

That wink was a signal to the eldest prince to do nothing.

The eldest prince kept his mouth shut, saying nothing, and simply watched the crown prince silently.

His feelings at this moment were quite complicated.

There was both anticipation and a sense of sadness, as the Crown Prince's answer might be poor, thus losing Emperor Qianxi's favor.

A sense of sadness, like the rabbit mourning the fox's death.

If even the Crown Prince is suspected by his father, what about himself?

As a series of thoughts flashed through his mind, the First Prince's face turned somewhat gloomy.

Shen Ye was now facing Emperor Qianxi's gaze. He was already somewhat dissatisfied because Emperor Qianxi had used him to dismiss Suo'etu and the others, and now a surge of anger rose in his heart.

Didn't you want to be a sage ruler?

Didn't you say you wouldn't kill your son?
I can rest assured that!

The moment this thought crossed Shen Ye's mind, he said to Emperor Qianxi, "Father, I believe that even if Shen Gang dies, his crimes are unforgivable!"

"He was ruthless and malicious, trying to sow discord among the royal family."

"Furthermore, by using the name of Suo Xiang, they made unfounded speculations, thereby causing suspicion between the emperor and his ministers."

"Your Majesty, I request that you thoroughly investigate this matter and severely punish Shen Gang as a warning to others."

Emperor Qianxi looked at Shen Ye, who seemed a little agitated, and said calmly, "Is that what you think?"

"Of course. If Shen Gang is not dealt with, the entire court will never have peace."

Shen Ye glanced around and said calmly, "Your subject can now submit a few memorials to Your Majesty, following Shen Gang's method."

As he spoke, he pointed at Mingzhu and said, "Lord Mingzhu usually likes the attire of the previous dynasty. I have heard that Lord Mingzhu has the idea of ​​restoring the previous dynasty."

Upon hearing this, Mingzhu's expression changed.

Although Emperor Qianxi has now secured his throne, he is basically willing to kill the wrong people rather than let the remnants of the previous dynasty go free.

Although he knew the Crown Prince was talking nonsense and that Emperor Qianxi wouldn't believe him, his heart still trembled a little upon hearing the Crown Prince's words.

Mingzhu hurriedly said to Emperor Qianxi in a panic, "Your Majesty, I have absolutely no such intention!"

However, Shen Ye completely ignored Mingzhu's explanation and focused his gaze on Zhang Ying, who was following Emperor Qianxi.

Zhang Ying's face immediately turned ugly.

Although he knew the Crown Prince's words were metaphorical, they were still incredibly hurtful. His heart trembled slightly.

Just as he was feeling afraid, he heard Shen Ye say with a smile, "Grand Scholar Zhang, I heard that your ancestors were members of the Heaven and Earth Society..."

"Your Highness, there really is no such thing!" Zhang Ying hurriedly cupped his hands in a gesture of respect, not daring to let Shen Ye continue.

Shen Ye smiled at Zhang Ying, then looked at the eldest prince: "Father, I have also heard that my eldest brother has always felt that he is most like you."

"He also told people that you once patted his back and said that the Crown Prince was in poor health and that you should encourage him."

The eldest prince felt as if a bucket of dirty water had been poured over his head without any politeness. He shouted, "Father, this is a frame-up! Your son never said such a thing!"

Unfortunately, Shen Ye had already set his sights on the Third Prince.

The Third Prince, Yunzhi, felt his heart tremble slightly. Although no one believed such words, it was still frightening to hear the Crown Prince say them.

He quickly waved his hand and said, "Your Highness, I really didn't say anything."

Shen Ye smiled, then turned his gaze to the Fourth Prince, Yunzhen.

The fourth prince is currently practicing cultivating his inner energy, giving people the impression that he remains unmoved even if Mount Tai collapses before him.

But at this moment, facing Shen Ye's gaze, his heart couldn't help but tremble.

He was about to speak when Shen Ye suddenly said, "Fourth brother, I've heard someone say that you have great ambitions to change the world!"

The fourth prince remained silent, simply standing quietly to one side.

The Fifth Prince, the Sixth Prince, and the others all wished they could leave this place.

Although they knew there wouldn't be any major consequences, nobody wanted to be affected by something like this!

"Eighth brother, someone said that a fortune teller saw you some time ago and said that you have the appearance of a dragon and phoenix, and that one day you will surely be favored by the king!"

At this point, Shen Ye smiled and said, "Eighth Brother, do you think that's right?"

The Eighth Prince's face turned pale instantly. Although he was mature beyond his years and had his own ideas about becoming the Crown Prince, his expression turned extremely ugly after Shen Ye's words.

He quickly said, "Father, this...this is a frame-up. Your son has never seen any fortune teller."

Emperor Qianxi snorted and said, "Enough! Crown Prince, you're spouting nonsense here. I'll spare you this time, but if you do it again, you'll be confined to Yuqing Palace to reflect on your actions!"

After speaking for a while, Shen Ye felt much more relaxed.

Looking at his brothers whose faces had turned grim, he couldn't help but laugh and said, "Father, I was just using a metaphor."

"In fact, what I said was just like Shen Gang's fabricated nonsense! Rumors stop with the wise, but not with the mentally challenged!"

"Please, Father Emperor, make the judgment."

Emperor Qianxi's expression remained grim. He had just mentioned Shen Gang because he wanted to use Shen Gang to give the Crown Prince a warning.

Regardless of whether Songgotu said those words or not, you, Crown Prince, better behave yourself. Even if you're a dragon, you'd better coil up before me!

But to my surprise, the Crown Prince said so much.

Wang Shang Jia Bai!

The Crown Prince is in poor health; you must encourage him!

Remembering the previous dynasty...

Finally, the Crown Prince added, "Rumors stop with the wise, but not with the idiots!"

I just want to ask, Your Highness, what do you mean by this? If I believe these rumors, does that mean I can't distinguish between truth and falsehood, and that I'm missing a screw in my head?

Although he was angry, he also felt that the Crown Prince made sense. If everyone were to say something like Shen Gang, without any basis, just that they had heard of it before, then the entire court would be filled with anxiety.

Shen Gang's matter is more serious than I imagined!

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