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

Chapter 35 A loving father and a filial son
Emperor Qianxi was always an emperor who dared to think and act.

For example, in order to prevent the eighth prince, Yinsi, from becoming the crown prince, he could publicly confront and directly attack Yinsi:

It is said that he came from a humble background and had a effeminate personality.

It is said that his mother was the daughter of the Sinzheku!

Such a statement is quite speechless. If you don't like her, why do you still want her to give you a son?

You're just shameless, wanting everything and wanting both!

Shen Ye's heart was pounding.

He also did not expect that when he stated a bottom line, Emperor Qianxi would think of him.

Serving the emperor in this palace is truly like serving a tiger!
But you old idiot, Emperor Qianxi, you didn't have to be so quick to learn and apply what you've just learned.

You don't need to be so eager to apply this word to me.

Facing Emperor Qianxi's face, Shen Ye wanted to say that his bottom line was forcing him to repeat the Xuanwu Gate Incident, but he didn't dare.

If he dared to say that, Emperor Qianxi might just kill three of his sons in one day!

However, at this moment, he really didn't have much time to think.

If you spend too much time pondering something, then you're lying. Not only will Emperor Qianxi not believe you, but you might also get a sharp tongue from this guy.

Therefore, after a moment's hesitation, Shen Ye solemnly said, "I believe that my bottom line is filial piety."

"Your son is a filial son."

Although the idea of ​​being a filial son only came to Shen Ye's mind when he was smoking Orondai.

But Shen Ye, who was about to give up, discovered that the word "filial piety" was really useful.

The saying goes, "A loving father and a filial son!"
Emperor Qianxi, who aspired to be a wise and benevolent ruler, could only punch a piece of cotton when faced with a filial son, no matter how strong he was.

After all, being too harsh on a filial son might make him a laughing stock in history books.

The phrase "filial piety and parental love" implies that while the son may seem to be in a weaker position, it also imposes constraints on the father.

Even if Emperor Qianxi tries every means to depose the crown prince in the future, he will still have to find a way to properly arrange things for his filial son.

A loving father and a filial son!
Emperor Qianxi neither agreed nor disagreed with Shen Ye's answer, but waved his hand and said, "You may take your leave."

Shen Ye didn't say anything else, bowed and left.

As the tall and imposing Crown Prince departed, Emperor Qianxi's expression rapidly shifted.

As an emperor, especially an emperor who ascended the throne at a young age.

His obsession with imperial power surpassed that of everyone else.

When he captured the regent at the age of sixteen, he wanted to rule the country unilaterally.

He didn't want to wait!

And what about the crown prince before us?
He has been the crown prince for over twenty years!

Doesn't he want to be in charge all by himself?
The Crown Prince is knowledgeable and capable, and his handling of Orondai today has demonstrated the necessary skills.

All of this demonstrates that my training has been very successful.

But I'm still very young!

Consort Wang gave birth to the seventeenth prince!

Meanwhile, two concubines in the harem were pregnant.

He can still control the world for many years to come.

Prince...

Emperor Qianxi pondered silently, while Shen Ye calmly walked out of the Qianqing Palace.

As soon as they stepped out of the palace gate, they saw Fahai waiting outside.

Upon seeing Shen Ye emerge, Fahai bowed respectfully and said, "This servant thanks Your Highness for upholding justice for this servant, allowing the spirits of my late parents to rest in peace."

Looking at the respectful Fahai, Shen Ye knew this was just a gesture of gratitude.

As a clever man, Fahai bowed with utmost sincerity, but he did not say that he would repay the debt by serving the emperor like a slave.

Shen Ye didn't take this to heart.

He has no intention of recruiting soldiers and starting a rebellion, so why would he need to win people over?

The more disciples you have, the more you worry, and in the end, you waste all your energy and ruin your health.

So he said calmly, "Master Fahai, you don't need to take this matter too seriously."

“I have said it before, I am a filial son.”

"I can't stand those who are disloyal and unfilial." After saying this, he strode away.

Although Fahai was not of high rank, he was very knowledgeable about the political situation in the court.

He knew that the Crown Prince was currently recruiting his own supporters, and the person acting as the liaison was Songgotu.

The Crown Prince's faction and the eldest prince's faction are currently locked in a fierce struggle.

I owe the Crown Prince such a huge favor, but he hasn't tried to recruit me. Does that mean he doesn't think much of me?

If that's the case...

While Fahai was struggling with his thoughts, Shen Ye had already met up with Zhou Bao and the others and returned directly to Yuqing Palace.

I beat up Orondai today and I'm a bit tired, so I won't go to Daxing County to observe the government.

When Shen Ye returned to his residence, the news of him whipping Orondai spread like wildfire.

Although Emperor Qianxi hoped that his palace would be completely airtight, any slight disturbance within the palace would spread the fastest.

After all, there were just too many people watching when Orondai was beaten.

The Grand Secretary's office was where Suo'etu received the news almost immediately.

Suo'etu is very troubled now. After Lingpu and his wife got into trouble, there is no one left to communicate between him and the Crown Prince.

Moreover, the Crown Prince seemed to dislike him, and refused to see him. How dare he do that!

This made him feel both angry and somewhat fearful.

If the Crown Prince is not close to him, then his position as the head of the Crown Prince's lineage will be unstable!

Perhaps someone will come up with the idea that he can be replaced.

Just as he was pondering how to restore his relationship with the Crown Prince, he heard about Orondai being beaten.

He and Orondai were at odds.

However, despite his pride, Songgotu had no intention of teaching Orondai a lesson.

After all, he was Emperor Qianxi's cousin.

They are closer to me than I am.

After hearing the whole story, he became even more thoughtful.

The crown prince's beating of Orondai, though seemingly reckless, also established his authority.

But what about the other princes and ministers?

This……

For a moment, even Suo'etu didn't know whether this was a good thing or a bad thing.

However, the feeling that the crown prince was becoming increasingly independent became clearer and clearer in his mind.

The way I interact with the Crown Prince will probably have to change.

The eldest prince, who was meeting with the two ministers of the Ministry of War, also heard about what happened in the palace that day.

When he first heard about this, his initial feeling was that it was a good thing.

Because he didn't have a good impression of Orondai either.

If it weren't for the fact that Emperor Qianxi was behind Orondai, he would have liked to give him a good beating.

The Crown Prince drew his sword against Orondai and even used the story of Fahai. Does this mean the Crown Prince is starting to use his brain, or has he gained another strategist by his side?

I should still ask my uncle for advice later.

Inside a duty room in the Ministry of Revenue, the fourth prince, Yunzhen, was drinking tea while fiddled with his prayer beads and looking at the Ministry's documents.

But in his heart, news of the Crown Prince was also on his mind.

On the surface, he always followed the Crown Prince.

But he did this simply to benefit from the support of a powerful figure.

He felt that the Qianxi Emperor, in the prime of his life, would not tolerate a crown prince who had been a prince for thirty or forty years.

Then his chance has come!
The Crown Prince's punishment of Orondai this time seemed reckless, but it left everyone speechless. This Crown Prince is becoming more and more unpredictable.

I should keep my ambition to seize the throne hidden for a while longer.

The Eighth Prince, Yunsi, is already getting along well with everyone in the Ministry of Justice. Although he has only been there for an hour, his reputation for humility and magnanimity has already begun to spread throughout the Ministry of Justice...

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