Chapter 390 Yes, that must be the case!

Everyone looked at each other and talked a lot.

"If the Duke of Zhenguo were still alive, he would undoubtedly be the best candidate, given his talents in both civil and military affairs and his resourcefulness. It's a pity that he had evil intentions and was brought to justice long ago." Someone sighed with regret.

"How about considering Lord Xun Mingzhi?"

As soon as the words came out, someone immediately refuted, "Everyone knows how capable Xun Mingzhi is. If it weren't for Empress Zhao, how could he have the status he has today, and how could he win the respect of everyone?"

Everyone nodded, thinking that this made sense.

"What about the Grand Tutor? I think he is knowledgeable and has good character, so he will definitely be able to take on this important task."

As soon as this proposal was made, it was unanimously approved by everyone.

Seeing this, Jin Zhi was secretly satisfied. It seemed that these ministers had no objections and were all willing to assist the little prince. The rest depended on those who had not expressed their opinions yet.

Soon, Jin Zhi invited the remaining ministers, including Xun Mingzhi, to his mansion.

He only said that the emperor was injured and Zhang Yunhe might have to inherit the throne temporarily, but he did not say anything definite.

After hearing this, everyone was surprised, and some were secretly happy.

For many people, every change of the throne is an opportunity to make a further step forward!

But Xun Mingzhi looked solemn and worried as he said, "Yunhe is too young. How can he be qualified for such an important task as the Emperor?"

Jin Zhi nodded to show his understanding. "I asked you all to come here to discuss this matter. Who do you think is more suitable to assist His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"

After some discussion, everyone finally chose the Taifu.

The Grand Tutor's face was filled with glory, and he saluted solemnly to everyone, "Don't worry, my colleagues, I will do my best to teach His Royal Highness the Prince and help him become a wise ruler!"

Jin Zhi's gaze inadvertently fell on two of the ministers.

These two people looked strange, probably with ill intentions and thoughts that they shouldn't have.

After the discussion, Jin Zhi raised his hand and waved, "Okay, that's all for today, everyone go home."

After everyone left, he immediately followed the two ministers with suspicious expressions.

It was seen that the two men did not go home directly, but went to Xun Mansion first.

"Oh, Lord Xun, congratulations. I didn't expect that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would ascend the throne so soon!" The two men were all smiles and their tone was full of flattery.

Xun Mingzhi's face darkened and he said coldly, "The emperor is now in an uncertain state of life or death, and his condition is unclear. What is there to congratulate?"

As soon as these words came out, the two of them immediately looked embarrassed and stammered, "We are naturally worried about the emperor as well."

"In that case, there is no need to say more. The crown prince's accession to the throne is only a temporary decision. When the emperor recovers, everything may change."

"Yes, yes, what Lord Xun said is absolutely right. We will take our leave first."

The two of them got nothing better and could only leave in shame.

After they left, Xun Mingzhi immediately went to the study and called brothers Xun Yuanliang and Xun Yuanshan.

"I just heard them say that we were the last to know about this. Other ministers had already received the news from the harem, but we were the only ones kept in the dark. Why is that? And Jin Zhi didn't mention whether Concubine Zhao was in trouble."

Xun Yuanshan pondered for a moment and analyzed, "If something serious had really happened, Concubine Zhao would have informed her family immediately. Since no news has come, I'm afraid the emperor is fine."

Xun Mingzhi was shocked when he heard this, "Are you saying that the emperor is fine?"

Xun Yuanliang shook his head. "I am just guessing. Otherwise, how could Concubine Zhao not inform her family of such a serious matter?"

"That makes sense." Xun Yuanshan took over the conversation, "We just need to wait and see what happens, and don't act rashly, lest we fall into a passive position."

Xun Mingzhi agreed with him and said, "Just as you say."

At this time, Jin Zhi was leaning against an old tree alone, feeling mixed emotions and indescribable melancholy.

Recalling the time when he heard the news of the emperor's death in the palace, he suppressed his inner emotions and was busy arranging various affairs without showing any emotion.

But at this moment, there was no one around, and the past events with Zhang Chengyan came flooding into his mind like a tide.

They grew up together, one was a scholar and the other a warrior, and they studied in the same school, and had a deep friendship.

Later, he went to the battlefield, and Zhang Chengyan specially asked for a talisman for him, just to keep him safe.

Although they were king and subject, they were as close as brothers in private.

Now facing this confusing situation, Jin Zhi was full of worries. He clenched his fists, took a deep breath, and tried to calm himself down.

He shoulders a heavy responsibility and must protect the Darong Kingdom for Zhang Chengyan and must not let the court fall into chaos and crisis!

Thinking of this, he jumped out from the tree where he was hiding, and remembered the two officials who were eager to flatter and had no grief for the emperor's accident.

These two people only covet power and wealth, and have no loyalty at all. Their positions are not irreplaceable. If we find any fault in the future, we will definitely demote them to clean up the atmosphere in the court!

Not long after Jin Zhi left, Xun Mingzhi lit the oil lamp.

He thought carefully about Bai Wutong's style of doing things in recent times.

I found out that whenever there was something happening in the palace, she would definitely pass on the news, which meant that there was something wrong if she didn’t pass on the news this time!

Bai Wutong herself was not in danger, and the other concubines were able to convey the news, so there was no reason for her to remain silent.

There is only one possibility, that is, the situation in the palace is actually not as dangerous as Jin Zhi said!

I'm afraid the emperor is indeed fine, but what he is doing now... is he testing his Xun family!

Yes, very likely!

The more Xun Mingzhi thought about it, the more he felt that this was the case!

It is estimated that he saw that the Xun family was beginning to grow stronger and was worried that the Xun family might have ulterior motives, so he deliberately did all this.

After all, they are the prince's in-laws, and they might become the second Duke Zhenguo's Mansion in the future!

As for the other ministers, they are nothing more than pawns of the emperor!

Xun Mingzhi stood up and said, "Someone come here!"

Soon, the personal servant came in.

"Immediately issue an order, saying that from now on, no one in the Xun family can go out at will! Also, if anyone dares to cause trouble outside, don't blame me for being rude!"

Now the Xun family not only has the two brothers Xun Yuanliang, but also many younger generations in the clan who are good at studying.

Letting them come here is also to provide a better learning environment and to prepare in advance for the imperial examination three years later, so that in the future all the people in the court will be members of their Xun family!

Just because these people behave well in front of him doesn’t mean they will behave the same outside.

Many poor people tend to get into problems when they suddenly become rich!

It would be better to lock them all up at home, so that if they go out they accidentally cause trouble for the Xun family, which would be a disaster!

The servant immediately agreed, "Yes, sir, I will arrange it right away!"