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

Chapter 31 What Can the Crown Prince Do to Me?

Zhou Bao's face was a little swollen, but he was still able to adjust his mindset and had already let go of the fact that he had been beaten.

Being beaten by a first-class duke like Orondai, a high-ranking official, is nothing more than a minor setback; once beaten, it's done.

What else?

Although the crown prince claimed he would avenge him, he dared not take such a promise to heart, nor could he expect the crown prince to do so.

Regardless of whether it can be accomplished, it would not only cause trouble for the Crown Prince, but could even bring about an unnecessary death for oneself.

Upon seeing the Crown Prince holding the golden whip, his heart skipped a beat.

"Your Highness, where are we going?"

Shen Ye had no intention of explaining to Zhou Bao. He said indifferently, "Just come with me."

As he spoke, he strode forward.

As the Crown Prince's close attendant, and given that Shen Ye had already given the order, Zhou Bao had no choice but to follow along, no matter how uneasy he was.

As the crown prince, Shen Ye is always accompanied by a large number of people whenever he goes out, and this time is no exception.

Normally, Shen Ye wouldn't want to make such a fuss; he would have sent most people back.

After all, the sheer size and grandeur of it was quite eye-catching.

But this time, he didn't stop him, after all, he was going to beat someone up.

Zhou Bao followed behind Shen Ye, his heart pounding with anxiety. However, when he saw that they were going to the Southern Study, where the princes studied, rather than to the office of the Grand Ministers of the Imperial Guard, his heart finally settled down.

As long as you don't go to Orondai, it's fine.

But what is the crown prince doing with the riding whip?
Is it to teach a prince a lesson?
That would be...

Just as he was wondering, Shen Ye had already arrived outside the South Study, where the sound of the prince reading aloud could be heard continuously.

Hearing the clear and melodious sound of reading aloud, Shen Ye's face showed a trace of pain.

Although he didn't study here, the former crown prince did.

I start reading before five o'clock every morning, and that feeling is absolutely heavenly!

Fortunately, he didn't transmigrate into the crown prince of that time.

Emperor Qianxi was genuinely good to the Crown Prince at that time, and he truly valued the Crown Prince's studies.

The Crown Prince can have whatever he wants, but on the condition that he completes his assigned homework.

Thinking about all the knowledge that had accumulated in his mind, Shen Ye couldn't help but admire the former crown prince.

If I had the same learning talent as the Crown Prince, why would I need to travel through time? At least I could become a professor at a university!

"Your Highness!" Several eunuchs serving Shen Ye quickly bowed upon seeing him.

Shen Ye instructed, "Don't disturb the study inside. Go and find Master Fahai."

The name "Master Fahai" sounds like it has some connection to Fahai from the Legend of the White Snake.

However, in reality, this Master Fahai and the Master Fahai of Jinshan Temple have absolutely no connection whatsoever.

This Master Fahai's name is Fahai!

The reason Shen Ye called him Master Fahai was because he was the teacher of the thirteenth and fourteenth princes.

Of course, he also had another identity: Orondai's younger brother.

However, Fahai was not only born out of wedlock, but his mother also had a very low status.

Orondai had absolutely no respect for his younger brother, and not only did he kick his brother's family out of the Duke's mansion after their father passed away.

Furthermore, it was forbidden for Fahai's mother to be buried in his own family's ancestral home after her death.

This approach has drawn criticism.

However, Orondai was of high status, and he was also a headstrong and reckless man who had even contradicted the Qianxi Emperor, so no one dared to provoke him.

Fahai lived up to expectations, passing the imperial examination at a young age and demonstrating exceptional ability, earning him the deep appreciation of Emperor Qianxi. Even so, he still harbored a deep resentment.

The former crown prince was unwilling to get involved in the dispute between the two brothers.

Although Fahai was quite capable, he didn't want to offend a first-class duke like Orondai over such a matter.

After all, the former crown prince still wanted to be officially recognized.

Just as Shen Ye was pondering the feud between the two brothers, a tall and handsome man in his thirties walked over.

"Your subject Fahai greets Your Highness." Fahai bowed respectfully.

Upon hearing the title "Fahai," Shen Ye's heart stirred.

Generally speaking, nobles and similar people usually refer to themselves as servants.

As Orondai's brother, Fahai could have been addressed in the same way to appear close to the royal family.

But now, he calls himself a subject, and from this point alone, Shen Ye feels that he sees himself as a civil official rather than a nobleman.

This may also be partly due to the desire to avoid benefiting from family connections.

Just as Fahai was about to kneel down, he quickly helped Fahai up and said, "Master Fahai, there's no need for such formalities."

"I came to see you this time because I heard about your affair with Orondai."

"Although you, Master Fahai, have separated from the family and are living independently, how can you leave the old lady to be buried alone in a foreign land?"

"I think even the spirit of Elder Tong Guogang in heaven would find it hard to rest in peace."

"I can't stand things that violate filial piety."

At this point, he walked up to Fahai, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Come on, let me talk to you about this matter."

Fahai was a smart man; he knew that his relationship with the Crown Prince was only so-so.

Now the Crown Prince has suddenly and inexplicably come to me, saying he wants to help make peace with Orondai and help me uphold justice. This is really a bit sudden.

You should know that he had asked many nobles and dignitaries for help with his mother's burial, but none of them were willing to help.

Now that the Crown Prince has suddenly appeared, what is he trying to do?
However, Fahai, who desperately wanted his mother to be buried in his father's cemetery, had no reason to object, even though he knew the matter was unusual.

Not only because of his urgency, but also because of filial piety.

If he were to refuse the Crown Prince's offer in front of so many people, what would others think of him, and what would the Emperor think of him?

He might even become an unfilial person.

Therefore, after Shen Ye so bluntly offered to help him mediate, he had no way out.

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness." Fahai knelt on the ground as he spoke, his eyes reddening.

As Shen Ye helped Fahai up, he thought to himself that Fahai's master was also a wise man.

Knowing they couldn't resist, they readily cooperated.

Zhou Bao looked at the whip in the Crown Prince's hand, then glanced at Fahai standing beside the Crown Prince, and suddenly understood something.

A vague sense of anticipation rose in his heart.

Led by the eunuch, Shen Ye and his party quickly arrived at the guards' duty room.

The Grand Ministers of the Imperial Guard work here, and it's Orondai's turn to work today.

At this moment, Orondai had just finished breakfast and was leisurely pondering where to relax after his shift.

He didn't care at all about slapping Zhou Bao twice.

What can the Crown Prince do to me!

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