freenovelworld Chapter 587: The King and His Ministers Have a Banquet Together, and the Prince of Huaiyang Returns
Chapter 587: The King and His Ministers Have a Banquet Together, and the Prince of Huaiyang Returns
These words helped the queen regain some composure.
"Your Highness, there is still a long time to go. Luo is dead, so this matter is over. Your most important thing now is to protect the Third Prince and help him escape danger and wake up as soon as possible. As for other things, they are secondary."
"I understand." The queen wiped the tears from her cheeks and turned to leave.
Chao Sihai persuaded the queen and hurried back to the imperial study.
He still has to deal with Luo's body.
"Your Majesty, how should Luo's funeral be arranged?" Chao Sihai asked in a low voice.
"Announce the fact that Luo planned to assassinate the Third Prince, and say that Luo has confessed her crime and accepted the punishment. Her crime is too heinous, so demote her to a commoner and bury her anywhere you like."
"Yes." Chao Sihai immediately ordered people to carry Luo's body out.
The maids hurried forward to clean the hall.
The emperor's gaze was still uncontrollably fixed on the place where Luo had just fallen.
Originally, he was least worried about the harem, thinking that everything was under control. Unexpectedly, the harem would also be in chaos.
Everyone wants to be the crown prince, and everyone wishes he would die soon!
The news of Luo's assassination of the third prince spread throughout the imperial capital.
Ji Chuhe also heard the discussions on the street.
The common people are not fools either.
This matter, when it comes down to it, is still a fight for the position of crown prince.
The fight between the third prince and the fourth prince.
These two people probably already regard each other as enemies.
Although the assassination attempt this time did not directly implicate the Fourth Prince, if the Third Prince really died, the only one who would benefit would be the Fourth Prince!
In the emperor's heart, to whom does he want to pass the throne of crown prince?
This question is interesting.
People can't help but think of the assassination of Xiao Yan'an.
It is also a fight between brothers.
The concubine's son of Prince Huaiyang plotted to get rid of the legitimate son and replace him.
At that time, it seemed that the emperor wanted to seek the opinion of Prince Huaiyang whether to kill Xiao Jincheng.
It has only been a short time, and now it seems that the emperor is also facing this choice.
Which of the two sons should I protect?
As long as the position of crown prince is given to one of them, the other will have no chance of survival.
The court has been unusually quiet these days.
It seemed as if everyone had suddenly reached a certain consensus.
This scene made the emperor even more angry.
Doesn't he know what these people are thinking?
Even the discussions among the people reached his ears!
"My dear ministers, do you have anything to report these days?" the emperor asked in a deep voice.
The ministers in the court seemed to be dumb.
"Since you have nothing to report, I have something to tell you. The war in the north was a great victory. In addition to rewarding the three armies, there is another person who made an indispensable contribution."
People in the court began to discuss in low voices.
For a moment, no one could guess who this person was.
"Doesn't Prince Huaiyang have any credit for transporting so much food and fodder?" the emperor asked again.
Only then did everyone react.
"Your Majesty, the Prince of Huaiyang has indeed made indispensable contributions and should be rewarded as usual." Prime Minister Qin immediately stepped forward and said.
As soon as he spoke, someone immediately agreed with him.
"What Prime Minister Qin said is absolutely right. I second your opinion."
"I also second my opinion."
The emperor looked at Rong Yuchuan, "Why don't you say anything, Mr. Rong?"
"Your Majesty, I am waiting for the follow-up to hear what kind of reward Your Majesty will give to the Prince of Huaiyang."
"My dear Minister Rong and Prince Huaiyang are indeed relatives. You have already planned some benefits for Prince Huaiyang." The emperor joked.
"Your Majesty is joking." Rong Yuchuan responded with a smile.
"I know that this war consumed too much material and seriously affected the lives of the people. However, this war must be fought. If we don't, we will be passively beaten in the near future. Judging from the current results, my decision is correct."
"Your Majesty is wise!" Prime Minister Qin's voice rang out again.
As soon as he shouted, others immediately followed suit.
The emperor looked at these people. Those who were shouting were basically powerful and noble people. After being severely suppressed by him, they all became much more obedient.
"Gao Jin will soon be back with his army. I would like to use this opportunity to reward the three armies and hold a banquet for the emperor and his subjects to celebrate. I have specially invited the Huaiyang King and his wife to come to the imperial capital for the banquet. What do you think, my dear ministers?"
"I feel that the emperor's move can reflect both the harmony between the monarch and his subjects and the affection between brothers. What's more, the crown prince is in the imperial capital. I believe that Prince Huaiyang and his wife have been separated from the crown prince for so long that they miss him very much and want to come to the imperial capital to reunite with him." Prime Minister Qin immediately agreed.
"Then I will issue an order today to send him to Huaiyang at full speed."
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Ji Chuhe couldn't help but chuckle when he heard the news from the palace.
"It's not certain whether the Third Prince can survive, but the Emperor has already started to deal with my father."
"Madam, I don't understand. The emperor doesn't seem to have any intention of appointing any prince as the crown prince. Even though he is in his prime now, there are not many young princes in the harem, right?"
"He may feel that he can still live for several more decades, and appointing a crown prince now would threaten his power." This was the only explanation Ji Chuhe could give.
How can you think of an extremely selfish person?
"Maybe." Xiao Yan'an nodded.
"Your Highness, my father and mother will definitely stay in the temporary palace when they come to the imperial capital. The Queen has been busy with the Third Prince's affairs recently and has no time to take care of other things. I would like to ask the Queen to let us clean up the temporary palace ourselves, so that my father and mother can live more comfortably when they come."
"Okay, do you want me to accompany you into the palace?"
"Yeah." Ji Chuhe nodded.
"Prince, Madam, the eunuch is coming." Mianzhu ran in quickly to report.
"Could it be that the emperor has some order?" Xiao Yan'an guessed.
"Just go and take a look and you will know."
Eunuch Chao was waiting in the front yard. When he saw Xiao Yan'an and Ji Chuhe coming over, he immediately stood up and saluted.
"Greetings, Prince and Madam. This time I'm here to convey the Emperor's order." After saying that, he took out the imperial edict towards Sihai.
Ji Chuhe and Xiao Yan'an immediately knelt down to receive the order.
"The Emperor of Fengtian Chengyun decrees: The Prince of Huaiyang and the Princess will soon be summoned to the imperial capital to attend a banquet for the emperor and his subjects. The Empress should order people to clean up the temporary palace for the Prince of Huaiyang and the Princess to rest. The Empress has been ill from taking care of the Third Prince and is not feeling well. The matter of cleaning up the temporary palace will be done by the Crown Prince and his wife. All needs will be handled by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. If the Ministry of Internal Affairs needs assistance, no one should neglect it and must obey the arrangements of the Crown Prince and his wife. I decree this."
"Your Majesty, I accept your order." Xiao Yan'an and Ji Chuhe responded in unison.
Chao Sihai handed the imperial edict to Xiao Yan'an, but his eyes were looking in the direction of Ji Chuhe.
"I will be meeting the Prince of Huaiyang and the Princess soon. I would like to congratulate the Prince and the Madam in advance. The whole family will be reunited soon."
"Thank you, eunuch." Ji Chuhe replied.