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

Chapter 219 Those destined by Heaven will be protected by gods and Buddhas.
The information that Longkodo could obtain would certainly not be kept from Emperor Qianxi.

After all, he was the emperor, the supreme ruler!

His spies are everywhere in the court and among the people!

If the slightest disturbance in the capital could not be brought under control immediately, how could Emperor Qianxi sleep soundly?
Moreover, this time it was the officials from the Six Ministries and the Censorate who impeached the Crown Prince.

The impeachment of the crown prince is a major event that shakes the court, no matter when it happens.

The consequences of this incident are not simply that the crown prince will be reprimanded; there is even a possibility that the crown prince will be deposed because of this impeachment!

Although the possibility is very small, it does exist.

Emperor Qianxi looked at the memorial in his hand, his expression changing repeatedly.

From this letter, he could see the deeper meaning behind the words.

Putting aside everything else, the Court of Colonial Affairs absolutely did not play a good role in this regard.

The Minister of the Court of Colonial Affairs, Aling'a, was even fanning the flames and stirring up trouble.

If it weren't for Aling, this memorial wouldn't have been submitted at all.

However, on the other hand, if the Crown Prince hadn't actually said that, even if he had ten times the courage, he wouldn't have dared to write it that way.

Therefore, the root of the problem lies with the Crown Prince.

However, in this matter, Aling'a's intentions were equally despicable; this guy was too vicious.

The more Emperor Qianxi thought about it, the angrier he became, and a burning anger raged in his heart.

Being an emperor is not easy. You have to protect the crown prince as he grows up, but you also have to make him feel threatened and in a competitive environment.

Only in this way will the crown prince not dare to plot against his father.

Thinking about it this way, there really is no reason to touch Ah Ling right now.

But what about the Crown Prince? Was he just going to so carelessly hand over his weakness to them? Wasn't that just courting death?
How could the crown prince, whom I have painstakingly nurtured, treat state affairs as a joke?
Where did all that cleverness go?!
Drawing lots? How could he even think of that!
Suppressing his anger, Emperor Qianxi took a deep breath, drank some water, and wondered if the Crown Prince's suggestion of drawing lots had any other meaning.
However, after careful consideration, I put that guess aside.

Come on, this rebellious son is just lazy, what other secret could he possibly have?
He had originally intended to summon the Crown Prince immediately and give him a good scolding, but after pacing back and forth a few times, he changed his mind: "Summon Aling'a for me!"

Liang Jiugong agreed and ran out in a flash.

In just a quarter of an hour, Alinga came running over.

Aling'a was about to bow when Emperor Qianxi coldly said, "Aling'a, what are your intentions in writing the Crown Prince's opinion on the memorial submitted by the Court of Colonial Affairs? What are you planning?"

When Emperor Qianxi summoned her, Alinga knew what was going on.

Fortunately, he had already prepared himself mentally.

However, he was still a little apprehensive when facing the stern-faced Emperor Qianxi.

But he wasn't afraid!
The saying goes, "Once the arrow is released, there's no turning back," especially in a struggle for the throne.

He immediately and respectfully addressed Emperor Qianxi, saying, "Your Majesty, we have considered three options regarding the matter in Tibet, but none of them are suitable."

"After racking our brains to no avail, we went to Yuqing Palace to respectfully invite the Crown Prince to observe the government and to report this matter to him."

"We have no choice but to report the Crown Prince's opinion truthfully."

At this point, he knelt on the ground again and said, "I failed to assist the Crown Prince well; it is my fault. Please punish me, Your Majesty!"

Looking at Aling'a kneeling on the ground, with an air of "it's all my fault," Emperor Qianxi sneered inwardly.

How could he not see through Aling's little scheme!

But even if you understand it, they did it so perfectly that you can't find any fault with it, so there's nothing you can do about it.

Even emperors often had to follow the rules.

These rules are invisible and intangible, but the emperor is well aware of them.

He certainly wields great power, but he also knows that if he oversteps his bounds, it could backfire on him.

"We'll talk about your matter later." Emperor Qianxi glared at Aling'a and said, "As for the matter of Tibet, you need to come up with a solution that satisfies both sides as soon as possible."

"If you can't come up with a solution, you can forget about being the Minister of the Court of Colonial Affairs!"

Hearing Emperor Qianxi say this, Aling'a felt reassured.

The position of Minister of the Court of Colonial Affairs was not low, but he didn't care.

As long as he can get Emperor Qianxi to depose the crown prince, or to completely despise the crown prince because of it, he, as the main instigator of this matter, will naturally reap a hundredfold benefit.

Therefore, he respectfully said, "This servant will do his utmost to share Your Majesty's burdens."

Upon hearing this high-sounding platitude, Emperor Qianxi felt even more displeased with Aling'a.

However, since Aling'a was still one of his own, he could only wave his hand and say, "Alright, you can go now."

After Aling'a left, Emperor Qianxi prepared to summon the Crown Prince.

But at this moment, Liang Jiugong came to report that Chen Tingjing, the Left Censor-in-Chief, was requesting an audience.

Emperor Qianxi greatly admired Chen Tingjing, the Left Censor-in-Chief, who was not only talented but also very proper in his conduct.

When Emperor Qianxi had nothing to do, he liked to chat with Chen Tingjing.

Emperor Qianxi had already guessed Chen Tingjing's intentions in coming over.

In fact, he was just about to summon Chen Tingjing, and now that Chen Tingjing had come of his own accord, he naturally had no reason not to see him. "Summon Chen Tingjing to see me!"

"Greetings, Your Majesty," Chen Tingjing said respectfully, bowing to Emperor Qianxi.

Although Emperor Qianxi understood why Chen Tingjing had come, he still asked knowingly, in a nonchalant tone: "Chen Tingjing, what urgent matter brings you to see me in such a hurry?"

"Your Majesty, I am guilty!"

Chen Tingjing knew perfectly well that the emperor couldn't possibly be unaware of the Crown Prince's impeachment.

However, since Emperor Qianxi wanted to play dumb, Chen Tingjing had no choice but to follow suit.

Who told him to be a subject of the Qianxi Emperor?

So at this moment, he said in a solemn manner: "I have failed to manage my subordinates well, so that some people, in a moment of righteous indignation, have come to impeach the Crown Prince."

“For a subject to impeach the emperor is a grave offense, therefore I request Your Majesty to punish me.”

Chen Tingjing's words sounded like an admission of guilt, but in reality, they were more of a defense.

For example, the phrase "acting out of momentary anger" was the best excuse for those who impeached the crown prince.

Filled with righteous indignation, I could no longer tolerate it!
And what are these people doing all this for? For the sake of the imperial court and the nation!

If Your Majesty were to punish a loyal minister, it would chill the hearts of all loyal and righteous people in the land.

Looking at Chen Tingjing, who was kowtowing and admitting his guilt, Emperor Qianxi's anger flared up even more.

He wanted to vent his anger on Chen Tingjing, but he also knew that doing so was not a wise move.

He could easily kill Chen Tingjing, but then the one facing the censors and officials would not be the crown prince, but the emperor himself.

"Chen Tingjing, you have been a veteran minister for many years. When the late emperor was on the throne, he praised you for your proper handling of affairs. Why were you so reckless this time?"

Emperor Qianxi said calmly, "Do you know that once some things are laid out, they are irreversible?"

"Your Majesty understands. I beg Your Majesty to give me a chance to atone for my sins."

Chen Tingjing said with utmost sincerity, "I also believe that those young people made unintentional mistakes. Once they understand the importance and urgency of the matter, they will surely realize their mistakes and be grateful for Your Majesty's kindness."

Emperor Qianxi looked at Chen Tingjing, who was kowtowing, and knew Chen Tingjing's purpose: to protect the censors who had impeached the crown prince.

After all, impeaching the crown prince, whether successful or not, would result in the consequences of impeaching the crown prince.

He also didn't want to make a big deal out of this.

After all, if this matter gets out of control, not only will the crown prince's reputation be damaged, but his position may even be threatened.

Moreover, Emperor Qianxi has no intention of changing the crown prince at the moment.

Even if the Crown Prince acted rashly this time, his recent performance has been quite commendable.

He did not want to damage the Crown Prince's reputation by punishing a few people who impeached him.

"Chen Tingjing, if everything is as you say, I can pretend this never happened."

Emperor Qianxi's words put Chen Tingjing's mind at ease.

Although he had anticipated this outcome before he arrived, no one can say that everything is under control until the very last moment.

Now that Emperor Qianxi has given his word, as long as I can get my subordinates to stop talking about this, everything will be fine.

The dark clouds that filled the sky have finally dissipated.

Whether the crown prince will be affected as a result is no longer the emperor's concern.

"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty!" Chen Tingjing bowed and then took his leave.

He felt even more uneasy, having already swallowed his anger.

Emperor Qianxi was a strong-willed man, and having to suppress his anger twice in one day made him extremely annoyed.

"Go and summon the Crown Prince to me!" Emperor Qianxi used to always say "please" to the Crown Prince, but this time, his voice was cold and ruthless.

When Shen Ye met Liang Jiugong, he already knew about the censor's impeachment of him.

When Liang Jiugong invited the Crown Prince, he didn't say why Emperor Qianxi wanted to see him. He just casually reminded him, "Your Highness, you'd better hurry. His Majesty is in a real hurry this time."

"Please don't keep His Majesty waiting!"

Liang Jiugong's words subtly conveyed Emperor Qianxi's attitude to Shen Ye, but Shen Ye was not in a hurry about this situation.

He's not talking nonsense; his method is actually the best strategy. What's there to panic about?

So he said calmly, "Then let's go over there."

Looking at the composed Crown Prince, Liang Jiugong's anxiety subsided.

The crown prince seems to have made some preparations.

But how should the Crown Prince explain this to the Emperor?

Upon arriving at the Qianqing Palace, Emperor Qianxi was reviewing memorials. In the past, Emperor Qianxi always appeared confident and composed, but this time, upon seeing Shen Ye, he reprimanded him mercilessly: "Crown Prince, how can matters of state be treated so lightly? How can they be decided by drawing lots?"

"Is this all you've learned these past few years?"

Seeing the enraged Emperor Qianxi, Shen Ye remained calm and respectfully bowed, saying, "Father, I believe that those destined by Heaven will be protected by gods and Buddhas!"

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