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

Chapter 144 Uncle, rest assured, I will never press for repayment.

Fuquan is Prince Yu!

Although he didn't care about anything or do anything, he was still the most honored member of the royal family.

After all, he was the emperor's own brother.

Although his title was not hereditary, given his relationship with Emperor Qianxi, once he died, Emperor Qianxi would absolutely not allow only his nephew to become a prince.

If he cries, even if everyone present tries to comfort him, they still need to be mindful of their status.

If you're not careful, you might find yourself in a situation where someone of your status is unworthy to offer advice to a prince.

That's why everyone's eyes were on the most esteemed Crown Prince at this moment.

Of course, many people also looked to the Crown Prince because he was the one collecting the debts owed by the Ministry of Revenue.

It's obvious to everyone that Prince Yu's stunt was not what it seemed; it was clearly aimed at the Ministry of Revenue's demands for payment.

In order not to offend Fuquan, Prince Zonglingjian simply broke his leg.

Now that Prince Yu has pulled this stunt again, what should the Crown Prince do? What can he do?
Shen Ye knew before he arrived that this was a trap, but after seeing Prince Yu's performance, he felt like a million grass mud horses were galloping through his mind.

This shameless Prince Yu is practically forcing the emperor to abdicate!

Putting on a pitiful act is just a way to push yourself into a corner!

Even when Emperor Qianxi used the newly built Crown Prince's residence to coerce Shen Ye, he still couldn't make up his mind to deal with the matter.

But Fuquan's shameless behavior made him furious.

If you don't want to pay back the money, go find your brother. What do you mean by pulling this stunt on me?

Just because I'm not showing my teeth doesn't mean I'm some kind of Hello Kitty!
Damn it, once this precedent is set, who knows how many people will treat the words of this crown prince as nothing?

Those who are unaware of this are simply saying that the Crown Prince was fooled by Prince Yu.

Those in the know would marvel at Prince Yu's brilliance, and might even embellish the story with a bit more wit and strategy.

Prince Yu outwits the Crown Prince!
The money in Taicang has nothing to do with me, but I'm going to teach you a lesson for what you've done!
You think you can take advantage of your age? Do you think you can do that to me?
Just as Shen Ye was about to speak, Prince Gong Changning, who was sitting to the side, stood up and said, "Second brother, I'm not as good as you!"

"Alas, we have lived our lives like this, we are truly sorry to our late father in heaven!"

"We are also sorry for the kindness His Majesty has shown us."

As she spoke, Chang Ning also started crying.

This is to help out!

For a moment, the two princes were crying and sobbing, and the atmosphere in the hall became increasingly strange.

The eldest prince held his wine cup, saying nothing, just watching silently.

Mingzhu's departure has greatly diminished his prestige, so now, according to Mingzhu, he is keeping a low profile and concealing his talents.

The Third Prince, Yunzhi, sat to one side, his expression serious, but with a sly smile in his eyes.

Crown Prince, aren't you supposed to be brilliant? Let's see what you do this time.

As for the fourth prince, Yunzhen, he had a cold face but was very annoyed inside.

He was observing the administration at the Ministry of Revenue, so he naturally knew how much money his uncle had borrowed.

He usually paid close attention to collecting information in the capital, so he knew exactly what kind of lives his two uncles were living.

To weep and wail at this banquet, complaining about how hard life is, is not just shameless.

This is absolutely outrageous!
You must endure it; you must be patient.

His own title wasn't enough, and if he clashed with his two uncles, his father would undoubtedly side with them.

Damn it, if I ever become emperor, I'll definitely teach you all a lesson!
He secretly vowed revenge, but on the surface, the Fourth Prince Yunzhen coldly observed everything.

He was watching to see how the Crown Prince would handle the matter.

The Crown Prince is quick-witted and has a very accurate eye for people.

He easily deflected the remark about how there could be a crown prince for thirty years. He wanted to see how the crown prince would react this time. Would he reprimand his two uncles, or would he try to appease them?

The Eighth Prince remained calm, watching quietly as well.

If he weren't so young and if the Crown Prince weren't present, he felt he should have stood up and said a few words to earn a reputation for virtue.

As everyone waited expectantly, Shen Ye stood up and approached the two princes, smiling as he said, "Second Imperial Uncle, Fourth Imperial Uncle, on this joyous day, why should you two uncles have any worries?"

"If His Majesty finds out about this, he'll be worried again!"

"If you ask me, let's have a good drink to celebrate my nephew's 100th day."

When Shen Ye appeared, Prince Yu's lips curled up slightly.

All the effort paid off; the Crown Prince finally made his appearance!
He took out a handkerchief and wiped his eyes, but the tears only intensified, flowing out even more!
Damn it, I forgot this handkerchief was soaked in ginger water! It almost killed me, I nearly went blind from the stings!
"Your Highness is right. This old minister was somewhat rude just now."

"Ah, people, once they get older, are easily moved by what they see and feel, and they express their feelings."

"This...this household's silver has been spent by this old minister, and now the Ministry of Revenue is demanding payment of the outstanding amount. This old minister really has no choice!"

At this point, he started to sob again.

This ginger water is so damn effective, I can't help but cry!
Prince Gong, who was standing to the side, said, "Second brother, don't cry. You'll make the Crown Prince laugh at you."

"Even if we brothers are broke, we can live a hard life."

"From now on, we'll just live on porridge!"

At this point, Prince Gong Changning also squeezed out two tears.

Seeing his second brother's condition, he knew the ginger handkerchief was too powerful, so he didn't continue using it.

Listening to the two of them singing in unison, Shen Ye smiled and said, "On such a joyous day, why should you two uncles worry?"

"Alright, I'll give my two uncles a guarantee."

"I will absolutely not send anyone to my two uncles' residences to collect the outstanding debts from the Ministry of Revenue this time. I will simply ask them to pay the debts."

"Now you two uncles can rest assured."

As soon as Shen Ye spoke, many people's expressions changed.

A faint smile appeared on the Crown Prince's face, a smile that seemed to carry a hint of mockery.

When forced to the eaves, one can only submit without any struggle; how can one rule the world?

If it were me...

The Third Prince, Yunzhi, was rather smug, thinking that the Crown Prince was nothing special.

The recent disaster relief efforts made the Crown Prince shine in front of his father, the Emperor. There were even rumors that the Crown Prince was exceptionally intelligent, capable of paving roads through mountains and building bridges over rivers, a master strategist and tactician. His ability to govern the country must be truly remarkable!
Just one question for the Crown Prince: why aren't you riding high on success now, with no problem dealing with scoundrels?
Although he has some cleverness, he is still a little lacking compared to someone with such great wisdom.

In retrospect, that disaster relief effort was nothing more than a stroke of luck.

At this moment, the fourth prince's feelings were somewhat complicated.

Although he felt that the Crown Prince's handling of the matter seemed reasonable, in doing so, the Crown Prince had directly ruined the Ministry of Revenue's plan to collect the outstanding debts!

I wonder how many people are watching the two princes!
If he doesn't pay back, the chances of anyone else paying back are extremely slim!

If it were me, I would rather confront my two uncles head-on than back down so easily.

Unfortunately, although I have ambition, I lack status. Turning the tide will likely be...

"Thank you for your mercy, Your Highness!" Just as everyone was having different thoughts, Prince Yu and Prince Gong quickly exchanged a glance, and then knelt down on the ground with a thud to express their gratitude.

This kneeling was tantamount to stamping Shen Ye's promise.

We've all knelt down to express our gratitude, so Your Highness can't go back on your word.

Seeing the two princes kneeling down, Shen Ye reached out to help them up while sneering.

I never intended to come to your door to collect the payment, so what are you thanking me for?!
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