The palace had already set up an incense table in the Showa Hall, and all civil and military officials and concubines from various palaces were waiting in front of the hall.
Everyone lowered their brows, looked around, and whispered to each other.
"What is this for?"
"When did the title of the top scholar banquet need such a grand prefix?"
"I'm afraid this has nothing to do with the No. 1 Scholar Banquet. Why does that booklet in Master Zhang's hand look so familiar to me?"
"It seems to be... the royal jade book?"
"Is this... going to be crowned the Crown Prince?"
As soon as these words were spoken, there was a commotion in the crowd.
Concubine Lan pulled the eldest prince's sleeve.
"Qin Yu, did your father reveal anything?"
“No.”
The eldest prince had a deep expression, and his high brows cast a shadow in his cold eyes.
There was a hint of murderous intent in his eyes as he looked at the third prince.
"Last year, there were rumors that His Majesty would select the Crown Prince's tutor from this year's top class, but the crown prince hasn't been appointed yet. I thought it was just a rumor, but I never thought it was true."
"Can you please tell me, is it the First Prince or the Third Prince?"
"I think the Third Prince. The reason why the Crown Prince hasn't been appointed yet is because His Majesty's heart belongs to the Third Prince, but his health is not good, so it has been delayed until now."
"Now that the Third Prince is well, the position of Crown Prince is no longer in doubt."
As everyone speculated and the noise grew louder, the chief eunuch shouted, "The Emperor and Empress have arrived..."
Everyone fell silent in an instant and welcomed the Holy Emperor.
The emperor stood on a high seat, smiling broadly, and seemed to be in a very good mood today.
Soon, Yan Di's carriage drove in from the palace gate and stopped in front of the red lichen.
Everyone turned their heads to look, all bewildered.
The car was empty, with only faint whispering sounds.
"Chicken legs, so many chicken legs flying in the sky, hehe..."
Aunt Gui's face tightened, and she quickly opened the car door and shook the little guy.
"Princess Chaoyang, get up, get up quickly..."
The little guy made a fuss all night last night and fell asleep in the early morning. He is still sound asleep and there is no way he can wake him up.
"Let me do it." Han Qinmo came to the front of the car, took out a piece of honey and put it under Rong Chaoxi's nose.
"Tangtang, it smells so good..."
The little guy's nose twitched, he slowly opened his eyes, took a gulp, and put the candy into his mouth.
"Mistress?" Rong Chaoxi blinked when he saw Han Qinmo. "Am I sleepwalking again?"
Han Qinmo raised his hand and scratched her nose, then said with a smile, "Today is your big day, don't sleep in, and get out of the car with me."
Han Qinmo took Rong Chaoxi's hand and walked before the emperor and empress amid the singing of rituals by the Ministry of Rites.
The emperor squatted down and clapped his hands, and Rong Chaoxi immediately ran over and threw himself into his arms.
"Emperor Father, I heard there's another banquet today?"
"Yes, today's meal is all our favorite." The emperor's eyes were full of pampering.
Everyone had not yet recovered from their stunned shock.
Isn’t Princess Chaoyang the destined Crown Princess for His Highness the Third Prince?
How did they suddenly become brother and sister?
Your Majesty, what is this operation???
The emperor picked up Rong Chaoxi and faced all the civil and military officials.
"My Lords, do you have any objections?"
The court officials looked at each other, then at the calm Rong Baichuan, and remained silent.
Your Majesty just adopted a daughter, it’s no big deal, so let’s not get into an argument, they can’t argue with Rong Baichuan.
What's more, Rong Chaoxi was liked by the above people. They knew it as early as the year when the emperor was urinated on.
The emperor arranged everything quietly without even thinking of listening to anyone's opinions.
Some people are very self-aware.
Of course, some people don't.
"Your Majesty, I have an objection!" Taichang Qing stood up.
"This woman is the daughter of a court official, her parents are still alive, and it is not right for her to offer the Imperial Jade Butterfly to the Emperor. Your Majesty, please reconsider."
"I second your opinion. Since ancient times, it has never been reasonable to confer the title of princess on the daughter of a court official without reason."
If there is any, it will be sent for marriage.
"The late emperor once set a rule that all descendants of meritorious families in Dongwu must have achievements and outstanding character. Your Majesty, please do not be deceived." Lord Wang said with a hint of meaning.
Their reasons for opposition are nothing more than.
Rong Baichuan has made outstanding contributions. His wife is the daughter of Qin Taifu, a member of a prominent family. His eldest daughter is married to the Shaoqing of the Dali Temple, who is a strong candidate for the future Dali Temple.
The second son is the youngest new top scholar in the imperial examination and has a bright future.
The most authoritative civil and military officials in the court became one family, forming an unshakable and unchecked new force.
Before I could find a way to break the bond in front, a new one was added.
Rong Baichuan is loyal to His Majesty and will not have any second thoughts, but it is unknown whether he is loyal to the new emperor.
Once the new emperor ascends the throne, this force will no longer be controllable.
What's the difference between this and giving the throne to Rong Baichuan! ?
The emperor is raising wolves with his own hands!
"I second the motion..."
"I second the proposal. The title of princess cannot be conferred."
Two more court officials stood up to oppose.
These people have a very good relationship in private, and they like to unite against the outside world. They write memorials to impeach others for no reason.
The emperor looked at the four people below him, his eyebrows raised slightly, "I allow you to raise objections."
The four of them looked delighted.
Then the emperor continued, "But I won't listen."
"Go stand outside the temple."
Emperor: I give you face!
How dare you give me orders about my treasure?
The four people who held opposing views were quickly asked to leave the hall.
The chapter of the Minister of Rites continued with the title "Chaoyang".
The crowd was shocked.
It’s fine that the princess has a title, but now the princess is also given a title?
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