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

Chapter 28 We won't waste our brains.
Having gotten up too early in the morning, and after a night of intense activity, Shen Ye had a very satisfying and comfortable afternoon nap.

When I opened my eyes, I saw the city lights just coming on!

Under the lamplight, the Crown Princess was fiddling with something, and the soft light gave off a sense of tranquility and warmth.

Shen Ye didn't want to get out of bed!

The former crown prince followed the rules every day: when to eat, when to sleep, when to read, and when to have fun...

It was like a series of shackles binding the former crown prince. Like a puppet, he mechanically allowed himself to be manipulated by others.

Shen Ye really didn't think much of it.

If you can't even ascend the throne, why bother with all that effort?
With the Qianxi Emperor to worry about the country, he could just live his life happily.

Even if imprisonment is inevitable in the end, at least you can be happy for decades.

No, Yuqing Palace must be moved out.

At the very least, one should be like the eldest brother, confined to one's own residence, so that one can still live a free and unrestrained life.

Shi Jingrong was doing the accounts. She was doing the accounts for Yuqing Palace. Although she was a little tired from sitting for a long time, she was in a very good mood.

Without Granny Tong, she was in complete control of the affairs of Yuqing Palace.

Moreover, it seemed that all the servants in the palace knew that the Crown Prince had been resting in her room for the past two days, and none of them dared to disobey her arrangements.

She thoroughly enjoyed the feeling of being the matriarch of the household.

Just as she was about to stretch, she suddenly realized someone was watching her.

He quickly turned his head and saw Shen Ye lying on the bed looking at him.

Startled, she slowly stood up and asked, "Your Highness, when did you wake up?"

"I've been awake for a while, and seeing how tired you are, Jingrong, I didn't have the heart to disturb you," Shen Ye said casually.

Shi Jingrong said, "I just want to check the palace's recent accounts."

"From the beginning of the year until now, our Yuqing Palace has spent a total of..."

Before Shi Jingrong could finish speaking, Shen Ye waved his hand and said, "Jingrong, you can handle this matter."

Shen Ye really didn't want to worry about managing the accounts.

If in the past he would still bestow rewards and win over military generals, now it doesn't matter anymore!

Anyway, all the expenses of Yuqing Palace are paid by the palace, so why should he bother with that?

Shi Jingrong looked at Shen Ye, who was lying lazily on the bed, and said softly, "Your Highness, please get up and wash up first. I will have someone prepare dinner."

Shen Ye lay in bed, really not wanting to get up. He said leisurely, "I slept too comfortably today and don't really want to get up. How about Jingrong helps me change my clothes?"

Shi Jingrong was taken aback; she hadn't expected the Crown Prince to ask her to help him get up.

Although this was contrary to his usual temperament, she still slowly walked over to the crown prince lying on the bed.

The prince's hands were very strong, tightening around her waist like a rope, making it feel like peeling an onion.

She thought shyly, "I'll never wake the Crown Prince again! Look how exaggerated his recklessness is!"

Fifteen minutes later, Shen Ye was finally dressed in new clothes, but Shi Jingrong, who was standing next to him, had a blush on her face.

Just as the two were walking toward the front hall, Shi Jingrong suddenly remembered Zhou Bao's report: "Your Highness, Prime Minister Su left before the palace gates were locked, and he was very unhappy."

Very unhappy? That's right!
Shen Ye thought to herself, "If you're happy, you'll die even faster later."

This is how I saved you!
Only when our relationship grows increasingly distant will that person in the Qianqing Palace spare your life!

He picked up a cup of strong tea and said with a smile, "It would be best if you didn't come again."

Upon hearing this, Shi Jingrong remained silent.

Why is the Crown Prince cutting off all contact with his biggest supporter?
So she advised, "Your Highness, Lord Suo'etu is no ordinary person. You should still give him some face."

"After all, he was the late Empress's uncle."

Shen Ye waved his hand and said, "I know what I'm doing in this matter."

"Hurry up and serve the food."

Seeing that Shen Ye was unhappy, Shi Jingrong wisely stopped talking and changed the subject, saying, "By the way, His Majesty sent someone to inform the Crown Prince that you will be in charge of the administration of Daxing County starting tomorrow."

Shen Ye was stunned upon hearing this news.

Emperor Qianxi agreed to the matter of inspecting and governing Daxing County!

I really didn’t expect that!

When he made this request, he was thinking, "What do I have to do with it?"

To everyone's surprise, Emperor Qianxi actually agreed. This is wonderful!

Finally, I can leave the palace and take a stroll!

The position of Crown Prince is good, but being kept in such a large place as Yuqing Palace every day must be unbearable!

"That's great!" Shen Ye hugged Shi Jingrong and spun her around on the spot.

"This time, I can finally go out and have some fun openly."

Shi Jingrong was startled by the sudden hug and broke out in a cold sweat.

The Crown Prince's uncharacteristic behavior both surprised and delighted Shi Jingrong. In her memory, the Crown Prince had never made her feel this way before.

My heart started racing the moment I was being held and tossed around.

But the moment it was gently put down, a touch of reluctance arose.

His embrace was warm and strong. If the Crown Prince could stay like this forever, that would be wonderful!

"Your Highness, I heard that the First Prince observes the government affairs in the Ministry of War, the Third Prince in the Ministry of Rites, and even the Eighth Prince observes the government affairs in the Ministry of Justice."

"And you, you gave it to Daxing County, that's just too much..."

As the Crown Princess chosen by Emperor Qianxi and the Empress Dowager, Shi Jingrong's character was naturally beyond question. Even if she had opinions about Emperor Qianxi's actions in the past, she would never speak them out.

But now, she instinctively felt wronged for her husband.

Even if the Crown Prince doesn't visit the Imperial Study, he should still go to the Ministry of Personnel!

Why did you go to Daxing County?

Isn't the emperor being too bullying?

Shen Yechao looked up at Shi Jingrong, who was staring at him with a resentful expression under the lamplight, and couldn't help but give her a light kiss, saying, "The affairs of the Six Ministries are all important, so naturally Father Emperor will make the decisions."

"We already had to use our brains a lot in the past!"

"Where is better than Daxing County?"

"Let me go take a look first, and then I'll take you to visit Daxing County."

Upon hearing this, Shi Jingrong felt a strange sense of joy rise in her heart.

The two of them, all lovey-dovey, arrived at the front hall, where Xiao Rou and the palace maids had already brought out the food.

Shen Ye, thinking about his trip to Daxing County to observe government affairs the next day, said to Xiao Rou, "Go and call Zhou Bao to me."

Zhou Bao was Shen Ye's personal eunuch, so Shen Ye would naturally go out with Zhou Bao.

Upon hearing Shen Ye's instructions, Xiao Rou's expression changed.

After a moment's hesitation, his gaze fell upon the Crown Princess.

A hint of unease appeared on Crown Princess Shi Jingrong's face.

This situation startled Shen Ye. He wondered if Zhou Bao, like his former confidants before his transmigration, had also been killed by Emperor Qianxi.

If that were the case, then Emperor Qianxi, as a father, would be extremely unkind.

Shi Jingrong said, "Your Highness, Zhou Bao has some matters to attend to today. Let him come and serve you tomorrow."

If Shi Jingrong and Xiaorou appear natural, then Shen Ye will let it go.

After all, everyone needs to take a day off!
However, the acting skills of these two are far inferior to those of the Best Actor.

He knew something was going on.

Although he has laid down his arms, if something happens to his trusted confidants and he is unaware of it, then it's not just lying down, it's not getting up at all.

"Have Zhou Bao come over."

Seeing Shen Ye's unquestionable expression, Shi Jingrong could only arrange for Xiao Rou to deliver the imperial decree.

About fifteen minutes later, Zhou Bao arrived.

Under the light, Shen Ye felt that Zhou Bao's face seemed to have gotten quite chubby.

Upon closer inspection, I realized that it wasn't that it had gained weight, but that it was swollen from being beaten up.

Upon seeing this situation, Shen Ye's expression changed.

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