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

Chapter 155 Who knows whose empire this is yet?

How could Prince Yu not understand the implied meaning in Shen Ye's words at this moment?

Only by considering the emperor's interests and the country's interests can the title be passed down. If you lack a sense of the big picture and do not do so, then I'm sorry, your title inheritance may come to an abrupt end!
Although the crown prince did not say it explicitly, why should a loud drum be struck with a heavy hammer?
Prince Yu felt that this was exactly what the Crown Prince was trying to say.

In the past, hearing such blatant criticism or threats would have enraged him.

But now, upon hearing these words, his first feeling was not anger, but terror.

If the Qianxi Emperor were alive, he would definitely be mindful of his elder brother.

But once Emperor Qianxi dies and another emperor ascends the throne, will he still care about his uncle?
Even if he knows that his royal uncle is untouchable, what happens after he dies? Will his descendants still be treated well?
His heart clenched instantly.

His gaze instinctively fell on the Crown Prince. Since the Crown Prince had spoken so openly, it meant that if he offended the Crown Prince today, his descendants might complain about being born into the wrong family and suffer!

Where is the eldest prince?

Thinking of the eldest prince's behavior, Prince Yu felt completely uneasy; as for the third prince, he didn't seem to be an honest person either; and the fourth prince was usually cold-hearted and even colder, and the thought of offending him sent chills down Prince Yu's spine...

With his last breath gone, Prince Yu raised a cup of wine with both hands and said, "Your Highness is absolutely right. I am usually carefree and don't pay attention to details. I think about things too simply."

"From now on, I will definitely consider His Majesty's interests and the interests of the court in everything I do."

Shen Ye clinked glasses with Prince Yu and said, "My father has always said that my uncle is a universally recognized role model and an example for us to learn from."

"Seeing it today, I can see it's true!"

"If the Emperor is short of money, we can arrange for him to pay his debts in installments. Although there will be some interest, it will be a drop in the ocean for him."

"Of course, given your wealth, Your Highness, returning it all would be a piece of cake."

At this point, he turned to the eldest prince and the others and said, "Come, let's all toast our imperial uncle!"

As Prince Yu looked at his nephews raising their glasses together, he couldn't help but think of his own sons.

Although these rebellious sons usually acted arrogantly, he felt that there was still an insurmountable gap between them and the sons of Emperor Qianxi.

These nephews of mine are all like wolves and tigers!
Thinking of the fierce and ruthless Prince Yu, his mood instantly improved. Although the current Crown Prince was very powerful and gave him a lot of headaches, his good days were probably coming to an end soon!

Emperor Qianxi was in his prime, and his brothers were growing up one after another. Being the crown prince in such a situation was not an easy task.

Moreover, the imperial court had no precedent of allowing other princes to take up their fiefdoms.

Without a fiefdom, how can one take up a post? If one cannot take up a postdom, then one can only remain in the capital.

I imagine there will be a fierce battle ahead!
Who knows, this empire might end up in someone else's hands!

Thinking about the future, Prince Yu smiled and raised his glass, saying, "Your Highness, eldest son, third son, fourth son, let's drink together!"

"Haha, I wish the Crown Prince a smooth journey in collecting the Ministry of Revenue's arrears this time."

Seeing Prince Yu's suddenly relaxed expression, Shen Ye felt a sense of doubt. He had followed Prince Yu to dinner not because he needed a meal, but because he wanted to give this imperial uncle a warning.

It's good to let him know his own limitations, and more importantly, to let him know that he's not someone to be trifled with.

But his reaction now is a bit unexpected.

However, Shen Ye was not in a hurry. To him, Prince Yu could not pose any threat at the moment.

Of course, given Emperor Qianxi's temperament, he wouldn't do anything to his elder brother, so they could only drink happily.

The meal lasted until 3 p.m. before everyone left, satisfied with their food and drink.

Prince Gong seemed to be drunk, so he slept at Prince Yu's residence. When Prince Yu saw the Crown Prince and others off, he saw Prince Gong sitting in his room drinking tea. He was no longer drunk at all.
"Second Brother, are you really going to pay back the money in the Ministry of Revenue's Taicang?" Prince Gong's voice carried a hint of urgency.

He also owed a lot of money in Taicang, but his elder brother, Prince Yu, was always there to cover for him, so it didn't show. Now that Prince Yu had been dealt such a severe blow, he was uncertain about his own situation, so he pretended to be drunk and stayed at Prince Yu's residence.

Prince Yu glanced at Prince Gong calmly and said, "If we don't return the money, His Majesty won't do anything to us."

"But what about when it comes to the Crown Prince?"

"What if we're both gone, and our titles need to be passed down?" Prince Yu said coldly, "If His Majesty is still in power then, everything will be fine."

"After all, he is his own nephew, so he should take care of him as he sees fit. But when the crown prince ascends the throne, or when the emperor is a descendant, he may have to follow this so-called rule."

"If you lose your title at that time, how will your descendants face the consequences?"

"So let's plant more flowers and fewer thorns, but leave a small plot of land for our children and grandchildren to cultivate!"

Upon hearing his brother's earnest words, Prince Gong's heart trembled.

In fact, he was very clear about the importance of the title to his lineage. Without the title, they would be idle members of the royal family.

With this kind of status, let alone running rampant, even a dog wouldn't pay any attention to them.

He hesitated for a moment, then clasped his hands in a fist salute to Prince Yu and said, "Thank you for your guidance, brother. I know what to do."

"I will definitely be careful in the future and try my best to avoid conflicts with the Crown Prince."

Looking at the cautious Prince Gong, Prince Yu hesitated for a moment, but still said solemnly, "You should not only avoid conflicts with the Crown Prince, but also pay attention to our other nephews."

"Especially those ranked at the top, it's best not to offend them if possible."

Prince Gong was taken aback!
He dared not offend the Crown Prince because he was the Crown Prince. As for his other nephews, why should he pay such attention to them?

After all, those nephews are just nephews.

When Emperor Qianxi passed away, they, like their own family, would ultimately just be members of the imperial clan.

Just as he was wondering, Prince Yu had already strolled away.

Watching Prince Yu leave, and thinking of his nephews who had just drunk wine earlier that day, Prince Gong suddenly had an idea.

His Majesty might change the Crown Prince; if that's the case, then it's truly...

The fact that Shen Ye took Prince Yu out for drinks could not be kept from Emperor Qianxi.

The Prince Yu's residence was always a key area of ​​focus for Emperor Qianxi, so Zhao Chang sent him intelligence about the Prince Yu's residence almost every day.

This time, he's going to take a closer look.

Watching the conversation between the Crown Prince and Prince Yu, Emperor Qianxi couldn't help but mutter, "Threatening one's own uncle is going a bit too far!"

"However, my brother has indeed gone too far in his actions over the years, and he deserves to be reprimanded."

As he muttered to himself, Emperor Qianxi's expression gradually became serious.

After a moment's thought, Emperor Qianxi put the memorial aside.

In any case, it's a good thing that the Crown Prince was able to recover the debt.

However, the debts owed by the three major textile factories are a real problem!
He felt a surge of anger when he thought about the debts owed by the three major textile manufacturers that Sun Jiacheng had mentioned.

To be spoken to like that by a subject is truly embarrassing!
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