Establishment of the Crown Prince
Upon hearing the exclamation, Qi Xutian cast a fierce look at the Official who had called out Qi Mingyue’s name, the coldness in his eyes making everyone shudder. They recalled that someone had similarly mentioned the Second Prince at the Morning Court before, which had infuriated His Majesty and caused the person to be punished. And now there was again someone who could not keep his mouth shut and was really asking for trouble.
But strangely, His Majesty did not show any anger, but reprimanded disgruntledly, “The Crown Prince’s name is not to be called at will!”
Crown Prince!? The person His Majesty has set his hart on is actually the long-lost Second Prince?
For a moment, everyone was stunned by these words. His Majesty used to get furious at the mere mention of the other’s name, making them think that the Second Prince had become a taboo in the palace. Abandoned by His Majesty and not to be mentioned again, yet today the mysteriously missing Second Prince suddenly appeared before everyone’s eyes, even more graceful than before. Could it be that His Majesty had long intended to make him the Crown Prince, and had hidden him outside the palace, waiting to see what they, his Officials, were thinking about the matter of the establishment of the Crown Prince?
The thought of this made everyone’s face suddenly change. Those who could stand here were all quick-witted and perceptive, how dare they say anything more at this time, the Emperor’s heart was unpredictable, ah. Thinking of His Majesty’s trial, they did not know if what they had said and done was to his liking, so they became anxious in their hearts.
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Standing aside, Liu Yi guessed what the Officials were thinking, and a smile flashed through his eyes. He knew that everyone had misunderstood His Majesty. His Majesty’s fury was all because His Highness Mingyue was not by his side at that time, causing His Majesty to be irritable. So, when he heard the Second Prince’s name been uttered from another man’s mouth, he had flown into a rage. To put it bluntly, this only happened because of His Majesty’s desire to monopolize and that His Majesty wanted to take out his anger on someone. It was a pity that no one knew that the Official who had been punished at that time had only suffered for a mere three words 1 because of His Majesty’s capriciousness.Fortunately, His Highness had returned, so the Officials no longer had to undergo His Majesty’s occasional outbursts of anger. Judging by His Majesty’s aura and expression, it seemed that he should have gotten what he wanted. Looking at His Highness Mingyue, who was standing at the side and had not yet sat down, the smile in Liu Yi’s eyes deepened a little.
Qi Lianshuo still stood in the same place, staring blankly at his Second Imperial Elder Brother, Qi Mingyue, who was standing beside the throne with cold eyes and a leisurely posture. He had not seen him for several years. His figure had become even more slender, and his hair, which was scattered in a seemingly casual manner, matched his facial features. Yet there was an inexplicable aura, like a deep pool of calm well water, the depth of which one could not see. The thin, slightly raised lips were so similar to those of his Imperial father, as was his indistinguishable temperament, and loftily gaze, causing him to clench his teeth and feel anger and incessant hatred welling up in his chest.
Why did he suddenly appear? Why at the time of appointing the Crown Prince? It’s like this every time! As long as he is here, Imperial father will devote all his care and attention to him, and most unbearable of all, Imperial father wants to make him Crown Prince!
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Grinding his teeth and clenching his palms, Qi Lianshuo’s face turned blue when he realized that the position of Crown Prince was about to fall into the hands of the person he hated the most.“Your Majesty is truly great, the Second Prince’s innate talent is extraordinary. He is known for his exceptional intelligence since childhood, and his wisdom and moral conduct are beyond reproach, but…… his Mother Consort has been suspected of plotting against His Majesty’s life, therefore this Official thinks it would be somewhat inappropriate, and thinks the Third Prince would be more suitable.
Hearing this, Qi Lianshuo’s eyes twitched slightly. A slight smile of triumph rose to the surface of his eyes as he thought of the large piles of gold and silver he had given away. Fortunately, a large number of jewelry and silver notes 2 had been found when rummaging through his Mother Consort’s belongings. It turned out she was right. As long as he had these things, someone would plot for him to become the Crown Prince without him needing to open his mouth.
“Could it be that this Official is afraid that Mingyue will also plot against Imperial father’s life? Or that I will be detrimental to Cang He?” Qi Mingyue stood beside Qi Xutian, and looked at the civil and military Officials below the throne. The smile on his face and the nonchalant tone of his voice carried some mocking coldness.
“No need to pay any attention to these nonsense, Ming’er,” Qi Xutian pulled the young man into his arms and caressed his face without heeding the astonished and disbelieving eyes of the Officials below, saying softly, “Why did you not sleep longer and come out without putting on a few extra layers of clothes? Even if you wanted to follow your Imperial father to Morning Court, there was no need to be in such a hurry, your Imperial father will be waiting for you.”
Sitting down beside Qi Xutian, Qi Mingyue looked at the various wonderful expressions below them and chuckled lightly in the other’s ear, “If I had not come earlier, I wouldn’t have been able to see such a good show. The establishment of the Crown Prince of Cang He is really a big event, how could Mingyue miss it.”
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Everyone saw that the Second Prince, who had suddenly appeared, did not have the slightest trace of fear of His Majesty’s majestic presence and did not show the slightest respect in his demeanor, yet His Majesty did not get angry and treated him as he always did, even allowing him to sit beside him. So, it seemed that His Majesty’s favor for the Second Prince had unexpectedly not diminished in the slightest, and to make him Crown Prince was simply increasing his favor.Holding Qi Mingyue in his arms, Qi Xutian looked sharply at the Official who had just spoken. “Official Zhao thinks it is inappropriate? Do you think Our Ming’er will plot against Our life? Or do you think We have a poor understanding of people and treat affairs of the country as a joke?”
“This Official does not dare! This Official would not dare! This humble servant just……just……” He was so anxious that he could not speak. When His Majesty looked at him, it was as if a sharp sword had been thrust into his body. He just regretted that he should not have forgotten how His Majesty favored the Second Prince back then, when there were all sorts of examples in front of him. If he had angered His Majesty as a result, it was doubtful whether his head would still be on his neck, as there was no telling what kind of punishment he had incurred for what he had just said. Thinking about that, he got all cold, and his legs gave out, causing him to fall to his knees on the ground.
“You have simply received money, and therefore have to do what the other demands. Is what We are saying correct?” Qi Xutian asked slowly with a sneer. His voice showed no anger, but the cold tone was enough to make people tremble with fear.
The Official surnamed Li, who had also stepped forward to say something, immediately shuddered at the words and suddenly fell to his knees, kowtowing incessantly, “This Official also accepted the silver sent by the Third Prince, and it was the Third Prince who ordered us to say these things! This Official is guilty! Please Your Majesty, spare this Official’s life!” Now that His Majesty had already found out about this matter, he could not escape the blame. According to His Majesty’s temperament, he would never forgive those who deceived him. If he confessed as soon as possible, there might be a possibility of reducing the punishment.
At this moment, listening to what Official Li and Official Zhao were saying, the rest of the Officials kept shaking their heads. When they looked at the Third Prince, Qi Lianshuo, who was now hanging his head in silence with an ugly expression, the contempt in their eyes became more and more apparent.
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Qi Zhongli was standing beside Qi Lianshuo. At the age of thirteen, he already understood the importance of the position of Crown Prince, but by nature he was not fond of arguing with others. With such a favored Imperial Elder Brother in front of him, he had never considered fighting for the position of Crown Prince. Rather, he had thought that his Imperial father wanted to make his Third Imperial Elder Brother the Crown Prince, and although he was somewhat dissatisfied, he had no intention at all to oppose it, simply because in his opinion, the most suitable person to become the Crown Prince was no longer in the palace. He never imagined that when he looked up, his Second Imperial Elder Brother would appear before his eyes, even more dazzling than before, to his surprise and delight.Qi Ziyu and Qi Yaoyu were stunned since Qi Mingyue appeared, looking dumbfounded at their Second Imperial Elder Brother, who was sitting high above them beside their Imperial father. They listened intently to the discussion of the Officials. It seemed that their Third Imperial Elder Brother had done something bad because he wanted to compete with their Second Imperial Elder Brother for something. They both withdrew their gaze, and stared in unison at Qi Lianshuo, who was standing not far away, with indignant eyes.
Qi Lianshuo stood with his head hanging, and when he heard the two Officials, Zhao and Li, spilling inside information one after another, he felt a shudder run though him. He bit his lips and slowly raised his head, showing a pitiful expression and said in a coquettish tone to Qi Xutian, “This son just wanted to help Father Emperor with his worries and difficulties. Father Emperor, don’t be angry, okay? Xiao San’er was wrong, Xiao San’er will not dare to do it again. Father Emperor, please quell your anger and forgive me this time, all right.” After taking a few steps forward, he twisted his small face slightly, looking like he was about to cry. Tears were already welling up in his big eyes, looking like it would definitely soften people’s hearts.
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The two Officials, Zhao and Li, kneeling in the palace hall, did not dare to show the slightest sign of sympathy when they heard what the Third Prince had said, lest they might increase their culpability. When the rest of the Officials saw the Third Prince in such a state, they were actually somewhat sympathetic, for there was no prince in the world who did not covet the position of the Crown Prince. Although the methods of the Third Prince were a bit clumsy, had there not been Second Prince, Qi Mingyue, it could be said that sooner or later the position of Crown Prince would have been his. Although His Majesty was angry at the moment, he would not necessarily do anything to him, after all, he was his own kin, connected by blood. The Eldest Prince was exiled to Tanzhou, and the youngest lost his life in a large fire. Of the remaining Princes, the Third Prince was the one most favored by His Majesty. Given his past love, His Majesty would not punish him too much.This was exactly what Qi Lianshuo was also thinking. With tears in his eyes, he ran up a few steps and looked up at Qi Xutian on the Imperial Throne. When he saw that the other’s expression had already softened somewhat, he was overjoyed. He pursed his mouth and tears immediately fell from his eyes, “This son really knows what he has done wrong…… This son should not have expected to be suitable to be the Crown Prince, and should not have competed with Second Imperial Elder Brother for the position…… This son did not know that Second Imperial Elder Brother had already come back…… This son does not know what Father Emperor is thinking, so this son will never dare to do it again…… Father Emperor, don’t be angry……”
Qi Mingyue sat beside Qi Xutian, one hand propped up on the armrest of the Imperial Throne, supporting his jaw, as he observed Qi Lianshuo, who was not far from the throne below, whimpering with tears rolling incessantly down his delicate small face. Although the other was half a year younger than him and looked so innocent and naïve, who would have thought that the other would secretly collect males and females as playthings. A trace of a smile appeared on Qi Mingyue’s face, and he slightly turned his gaze to glance at Qi Xutian. Sure enough, the persons chosen by his Imperial father for entertainment were very interesting, making him want to tease them.
Appearing on the outside like he had no understanding of worldly affairs and on the inside being arrogant and capricious, along with an innocent and pure small face that had a tearful look that would attract pity in people’s hearts, it would draw out the evil intentions of the heart of certain individuals. Those certain individuals wanted to let him soar to the sky, then beat him mercilessly hard, to see that he no longer could pretend, revealing the fear and darkness in his heart to the people in front of him. The two of them looked at each other and both saw the smile with a deeper meaning in each other’s eyes. Looking at Qi Lianshuo below the throne, Qi Xutian and Qi Mingyue both raised the corners of their thin lips.
Lighting a candle for Qi Lianshuo ー(￣～￣)ξ
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