Chapter 167 Chi Hongyuan is not a good person at all. He is not a good person.
The servant was ordered to look up the information about the medicine given by Bai Ziyu. When he came back to report with such a result, he felt uneasy.
Fortunately, the master did not blame him, but after hearing his report, the master frowned even more tightly.
Chi Hongyuan was worried about Concubine Rong's health and the changes in Gu Siqing, but he didn't take it seriously.
After leading troops at the border for half a year and returning to Beijing in triumph, the emperor took away Chi Hongyuan's tiger talisman.
By doing so, the intention of crossing the river and destroying the bridge was too obvious. The emperor himself felt guilty and began to let Chi Hongyuan help handle government affairs and attend court, just like other princes.
Chi Hongyuan had no resentment and willingly handed over the tiger talisman. He also handled the tasks assigned by the emperor very well.
"Your Highness, you have performed outstandingly in the court recently. Several princes have become resentful of you. I am a little confused. This is not your usual style." The book boy who was helping Chi Hongyuan grind ink asked innocently.
"Don't ask if you shouldn't. Didn't your mother tell you when she sent you here?" Chi Hongyuan dipped his pen in ink and wrote without raising his head. The book boy felt that his voice was as cold as water, which made people shudder.
The servant lowered his head quickly and apologized to Chi Hongyuan with great fear and trepidation: "It is my fault that I have overstepped my authority. Please forgive me, Your Highness."
Chi Hongyuan did not speak again, but continued to write the letter with his head down.
However, the young man lowered his head, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes hidden in the shadows. The reason why he was able to lead the army to the battle was because he had already demonstrated his talents to his father in the palace.
At the border, he repeatedly made military achievements, which was enough to prove that he was no ordinary person. When he returned to the capital in triumph, he showed off his talents openly. If he deliberately concealed his talents, he would arouse the emperor's suspicion.
Chi Hongyuan showed his talent openly, but several princes were very afraid of his ability and wisdom. However, the court officials who had seen Chi Hongyuan's courage and insight in the court were surprised that he had such ability.
"Your Majesty, I have already overturned the case of Yingtian Prefecture and conducted a thorough investigation. Please review the documents."
In the main hall, Chi Hongyuan held the case documents above his head, which were then taken by the chief eunuch and handed over to the emperor.
The emperor flipped through the document and nodded in appreciation. He was very satisfied with Chi Hongyuan's diligence.
"Ninth brother's ability is so outstanding that it overshadows us. Ninth brother's ability makes us feel ashamed. I want to ask, in the whole Yue country, who can compare with Ninth brother's talent?"
The fifth prince saw the emperor's admiration for Chi Hongyuan and was dissatisfied, so he started to criticize him in a sarcastic way. His words were intended to sow discord and make the emperor dissatisfied with Chi Hongyuan's excellence.
Upon hearing this, the emperor rolled up the document in his hand, and his eyes could not be seen through the crown.
The court officials were horrified when they heard this, and they all lowered their heads. No one stood up to speak at this time. Chi Hongyuan's performance was too dazzling, and it was indeed suspected of challenging the emperor's authority.
If it were someone else, they might be frightened out of their wits, or respond calmly. Both of these responses would not satisfy the emperor who was high above them.
Who is Chi Hongyuan? The young man knelt down and kowtowed to the emperor calmly, knocking his forehead on the cold stone surface of the hall, and his response was resounding.
"Father worked day and night for the country and made sure that Yue State was stable. How could a son like me match such courage? When I see Father, it is like looking up at the sun and the moon. Everything I say and do is based on Father's example. No one in Yue State can surpass Father."
The answer was very beautiful, and it just so happened that when such words came out of Chi Hongyuan's mouth, they seemed to be extremely sincere.
After he returned to the capital, the emperor took back his military command and assigned him the most difficult task. However, his words were full of gratitude towards the emperor without any resentment.
Chi Hongyuan's loyalty to his country was so clear that even the emperor, who had heard countless words of loyalty from his high seat, was stunned. Deep in his heart, he began to feel guilty towards this son whom he had neglected for so many years.
Chi Hongyuan deftly resolved the Fifth Prince's provocation in the Mingtang. However, the hatred between the two began from then on.
If Chi Hongyuan returned to the capital, several princes would be afraid, but if there was anyone who couldn't sleep all night, it was the mediocre prince.
After the morning court session, the prince went to the Queen's bedroom to visit the Queen. No one knows a son better than his mother. As soon as he entered the hall, the Queen could see that he was holding back his anger: "Why are you frowning, my son? Were you scolded by your father in the court?"
The queen got off the couch and walked towards her son, waving her hand to let the palace servants leave. When the mother and son talked, they often did not let anyone serve them. It was not because the two of them talked in secret, but because the prince spoke rashly and could easily be caught by others.
"Father did not scold me, it was the son of that hateful bitch. He is as annoying as his mother!" The prince brushed away the queen's hand and slapped the table with a crisp sound. The bitch he was referring to was Concubine Rong.
Even though the Queen disliked Concubine Rong, she was still a little displeased when she heard the Crown Prince swearing at her in such rude words: "Rui'er, don't be so presumptuous."
"Mother! You don't know how that bitch's son has behaved in the court since he returned to the throne! Father is even more satisfied with him. He clearly has evil ambitions and wants to seize your position as crown prince!"
Thinking of Chi Hongyuan trying to seize his position as the crown prince, Chi Hongrui's voice became excited. He was like a cat with its fur standing on end, throwing a tantrum in front of the queen. Staring at her son who was somewhat devastated, the queen was somewhat speechless and choked.
When the crown prince was still a young adult, the queen realized that he was of mediocre talent and was forced to accept the fact that her son was a useless person.
Among all the princes, the crown prince was surprisingly mediocre. The queen urged him to study hard in his early years, but gave up when it failed.
"You don't have to think so much. Yue Kingdom emphasizes the establishment of the eldest son as the heir. You are the crown prince and the eldest son. As long as you don't make any mistakes, the position of crown prince will not be taken by others. Moreover, the ninth prince is the son of Concubine Rong. He has the blood of the Rong family in him, so he can't be the king."
In front of her son, the queen could not bear to say anything that would hurt him, so she gently comforted him and reminded him not to have any unnecessary thoughts.
Although the queen tried to appease the prince verbally, she knew in her heart that it was only a matter of time before the prince was deposed. All the emperor's sons were more talented than the prince, and the kingdom of Yue could not be entrusted to Chi Hongrui.
Since he has no talent, he might as well spend these few years quietly. Being a straw bag is not a bad thing, at least he can save his life. On the contrary, Chi Hongrui has no ability but insists on it, which may easily shoot himself in the foot.
"Mother, why do you think I am overthinking? Chi Hongyuan is not a good person at all. He is not a good person!"
The prince was so obsessed with the things he worried about day and night that he didn't listen to the queen's words of comfort at all.
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