Chapter 268 The Overall Situation Has Been Decided

Prince Rong's words really took all aspects into consideration and also grasped the vital points of everyone present.

All a loyal and righteous minister seeks is to serve his country and the world. If he works diligently all his life and can leave his name in history, he will die without regrets.

Furthermore, they have all witnessed the performance of His Royal Highness the Grandson, and both Prince Rui and Prince Xiang have been eliminated. All of this... can be said to be a natural outcome.

Thinking of this, the ministers exchanged glances with each other. They were already tempted, but were too cautious to be the first to express their opinions.

In the silence, Zhang Xian, with a solemn face, stepped forward first and broke the deadlock.

He is an "old thorn" who is always sharp-tongued and usually keeps to himself. Unlike Shen Zhengsheng, his identity is somewhat sensitive because of his relationship with Jiang Xun.

He just bowed to Emperor Sheng who was sitting on the couch, but looked at Prince Rong and said in a deep voice:

"Your Highness is right. With such talent, His Royal Highness will surely become a great man in the future. I second the proposal to make His Royal Highness the Crown Prince the heir. I hope this matter can be settled as soon as possible to ensure the safety of the country."

Such firm words shocked the ministers who were still hesitant in the hall.

"I also agree with your Majesty's opinion."

Lu Yongzhu tilted his head to glance at Shen Zhengsheng beside him, then immediately stepped out and bowed in response.

Once there was one, there were two. One after another, the other ministers also nodded. Some of them had approval in their eyes, while others were still a little hesitant, but chose to acquiesce under the general trend.

For a moment, nodding movements, some firm and some hesitant, spread slowly in the hall like ripples, indicating that the matter of establishing a crown prince had finally come to an end!

Prince Rong learned the attitude of the crowd and immediately turned to face Emperor Sheng and said respectfully:

"Brother Emperor, I and the other gentlemen all agree that His Royal Highness is the heir. If you also have this intention, just blink so that I and the other gentlemen know what is going on."

"Or is it that you, my royal brother, have not yet made up your mind, or... have other options?"

At this point, Prince Rong, with his back to the crowd, showed undisguised excitement in front of Emperor Sheng, as if as long as Emperor Sheng rejected the proposal to make Zhao Yuanye the crown prince, the throne would fall into his hands.

Emperor Sheng had just heard that Prince Rong wholeheartedly supported Zhao Yuanye, and he was somewhat nervous.

But when he saw the naked greed and ambition on Prince Rong's face, he blinked rapidly.

Prince Rong curled his lips almost imperceptibly and moved aside, allowing the important ministers in front of the couch to clearly see Emperor Sheng's response.

"Since my brother is also interested in Ye'er, we are all happy. Fu Shun, go with me and the others to draft the decree!"

Fu Shun had been kneeling in front of the couch for a long time without making any sound. He was startled when he heard the words and hurriedly got up and followed.

After all, he was a smart man. Knowing that Zhao Yuanye had already won today, he chose to keep silent in the end.

Your Majesty, I have no choice but to keep my humble life and serve you well...

Zhao Yuanye stood beside the couch, watching Prince Rong leading everyone to draft the imperial edict. His heart was filled with emotions and he remained silent for a long time.

He was finally...going to sit in the same position as his father.

Uncle Rong just said that he looks like my father. Is this true? Does he really... resemble what my father used to look like?

It’s a pity that my mother is not here.

If my mother knew that he had become the crown prince, I wonder how happy she would be!

And Mr....

When will you come to see him, sir?

He couldn't wait to tell his husband that they had finally achieved what they had wished for!

“Uh…..Uh uh!”

The voice of Emperor Sheng suddenly came from behind, which scared Zhao Yuanye who was distracted.

He turned around quickly and told himself that it was the last moment and he must stay calm!

So he called out with concern, "Grandpa Emperor?"

Emperor Sheng looked at Zhao Yuanye in front of him, his eyes showing complexity and relief.

He originally had no intention of making Ye'er the crown prince.

This child is too close to his mother, and his behavior has been learned from a woman, he is too soft-hearted.

At first, a palace maid was ignorant and killed the cat slave raised by Ye'er. Ye'er cried very sadly, but in the end, the palace maid was not severely punished.

After Ji'er's daughter-in-law learned about this, she praised Ye'er for his kindness and said that the palace people who were unaware were not guilty and only needed a light punishment.

As a king, one should be decisive in killing and intimidating the world. However, he is so soft-hearted that he can tell a person's character by looking at his appearance. He already dislikes Ye'er.

Later, he told Xiuzhi about this and asked him to teach Ye a lesson.

When his thoughts reached this point, Emperor Sheng slowly widened his eyes.

etc......

He suddenly realized that he had ignored one person from the moment he woke up from his coma.

Jiang Xun!

His mind was in a state of confusion and turmoil, and Jiang Xun never showed up, so he didn't even think of him for a moment.

Jiang Xun, as Ye'er's teacher, did not show up at such an important event as the succession discussion just now. It was obvious that he was deliberately avoiding him!

Once Ye'er becomes the crown prince, no one in the court or the country will be able to suppress Jiang Xun. Wouldn't that allow him to do whatever he wants?

"Ugh! Ugh!"

Emperor Sheng suddenly became excited, and a rapid sound came from his throat, but Jiang Xun was not there at all, so he couldn't even utter these two words.

Zhao Yuanye saw Emperor Sheng's strange behavior and vaguely guessed what he wanted to say, but he pretended not to know and asked anxiously:

"Grandpa Huang, you...what's wrong with you?"

Emperor Sheng was so anxious that he could hardly breathe. Seeing that Zhao Yuanye still had a confused look on his face, the deep feeling of powerlessness was like a sharp knife, cutting his heart again and again, making him completely despair.

He is the king of a country and the ruler of the world, how could he fall to such a state where he can't even move!

After a long time, Prince Rong walked in quickly from outside, holding the imperial edict to appoint a crown prince, followed by ministers.

"Brother, the imperial edict has been drafted."

Prince Rong unfolded the imperial edict and read it out in front of Emperor Sheng:

"The Emperor, by the Will of Heaven, proclaims:

I believe that the foundation of a country lies in the heir. If the heir is the right one, the ancestral temple and the country will enjoy eternal well-being, and the people will be able to enjoy peace and security.

.......

This decree is hereby issued to appoint the emperor's grandson Zhao Yuanye as the crown prince. From today on, the officials are ordered to train him carefully, recruit talented people and wise teachers in the court, teach him the skills of governing the country and maintaining peace, and assist him in the essentials of self-cultivation and moral cultivation.

.......

Announce it to the world and let everyone know. ”

"Early tomorrow morning, I will follow my brother's wishes and read out the imperial edict in front of all the civil and military officials in the court, and announce it to the world."

As Prince Rong spoke, he placed the imperial edict in front of Emperor Sheng. The seal on it was bright red. It was a done deal and the matter was settled!

"Ye'er, come and take a look too."

Prince Rong smiled and nodded at Zhao Yuanye. At this moment, he was happy from the bottom of his heart.

Because his son Zhang finally has hope of returning home.

And the merit he has achieved today is enough to ensure the safety and security of Prince Rong’s palace for generations to come! х

There was harmony in front of the couch, and all the ministers breathed a sigh of relief. It was a blessing to be able to get through such a turbulent night so peacefully.

At this time, Prince Rong stepped forward again to take charge of the situation: "You have all worked hard today, and it is getting late now. It would be better if you stay in the palace as per the regulations."

"The situation at the court tomorrow morning is critical. The emperor is ill, and the crown prince has just been appointed. I am afraid people's hearts are unsettled."

"I hope that you will join me in this matter tomorrow, and work together to stabilize the court and the outside world, so as to help His Royal Highness the Crown Prince govern smoothly as soon as possible and bring peace to the world."

Upon hearing this, everyone bowed their hands and responded, "We will follow your instructions and do our best to help His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

When Emperor Sheng heard this, he knew the outcome was decided, and he slowly closed his eyes.

Fortunately...the one who inherited the throne is still his bloodline.

When it came to Ji'er's incident back then, his thoughts were so secretive that others...others should not have known about it.

Emperor Sheng's mind was filled with wandering thoughts. The hidden worries in his deepest heart were like a haze that could not stand the light of day, and he was afraid that they would be exposed.

He is waiting.

He knew that Jiang Xun would definitely come to find him on his own initiative.

By then, everything will have its own answer.

.......

After everyone left the Hall of Mental Cultivation, they breathed a sigh of relief when they suddenly saw someone holding a lantern in the distance, coming towards them.

Shen Zhengsheng took a closer look and was the first to recognize the person.

Not too early or too late, it is the right time to make your life straight!