Chapter 588 Brother, you won’t do anything stupid, right?
At this time, everyone in the harem was in danger. The palace maids and eunuchs in each hall walked very fast and dared not even breathe.
Especially the Kunning Palace.
Ever since Yuan Xiaonian and the others returned successfully, there has been no sound of smashing things or cursing in Kunning Palace.
At this time, the celebration banquet of the previous dynasty was finally over. Shangguan Jinglan came back and was very angry. She beat several maids and eunuchs around her.
"Mother, don't get angry and make yourself sick." Yuan Huaihong stood aside and said helplessly.
"You still have the nerve to say that?" Shangguan Jinglan was extremely angry. She was so furious that when she thought of the smug looks of Concubine Jing and Yuan Xiaonian just now, she wanted to kill them all.
"Now, Concubine Jing and the second son are trying to climb over our heads, and you still act like you don't care?" She rushed to Yuan Huaihong in anger, "Hong'er, wake up. This is the harem, you are the prince, this is a game of life and death, do you want to kill me?"
Yuan Huaihong still looked nonchalant, "Mother, I thought I said from the beginning... I don't want to join this game."
"Pa!" Shangguan Jinglan slapped him. "Do you think it's up to you now? Do you think I can make the decision? Do you really think Yuan Xiaonian and Jingshu are kind? One day, you and I will both die at their hands."
Yuan Huaihong knew that he had persuaded Shangguan Jinglan and had given up hope, so he allowed Shangguan Jinglan to beat and scold him.
After about an incense stick of time, Shangguan Jinglan was finally tired and waved her hand, asking Yuan Huaihong to leave.
As soon as Yuan Huaihong left Kunning Palace, he felt a great sense of relief.
Jinxi seemed to have been waiting outside for a long time. When he saw someone finally come out, he hurried to greet him, "Is your Highness the Crown Prince alright?"
"It's okay." Yuan Huaihong smiled and looked back with some sympathy, "But the guy inside... I think he's really going crazy."
"Pfft, pfft, pfft!" Jinxi slapped himself three times. "Master, please don't say such nonsense."
He walked a little further with Yuan Huaihong before lowering his voice and saying, "Master, Xiao Liuzi came to deliver a message saying that the Second Prince is waiting for you."
"Really?" Yuan Huaihong nodded and quickened his pace.
When he returned to the East Palace, Yuan Huaihong saw Yuan Xiaonian already waiting there. It seemed that Yuan Xiaonian came over as soon as the celebration banquet was over.
"Ahem!" Yuan Huaihong asked Jinxi to take the servants in the hall out, and he coughed lightly a few times and went in.
"Brother!" Yuan Xiaonian turned around and called out, then took a few steps forward and saluted again, "Xiaonian greets His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
"Hurry up and get up!" Yuan Huaihong pulled him up. "You were just calling me brother, why are you kneeling down and bowing now?"
Yuan Xiaonian laughed naively twice, "After returning to the palace, I just had time to come and pay my respects to my elder brother, so of course I can't miss the courtesy."
"Don't come on, the most important thing is your presence." Yuan Huaihong stopped him and sat down next to him. "This trip to Dongchu is full of difficulties. Second brother, you have done a great job. Tell me what interesting things happened."
"No problem." Yuan Xiaonian immediately told Yuan Huaihong all the interesting and thrilling experiences during the trip to Dongchu, and finally told him about the fact that Fuxing can observe the stars.
He kept observing Yuan Huaihong's expression, "Brother, you would never have thought that this lucky star really has the ability to observe the stars."
"Really?" Yuan Huaihong's surprise was genuine, because he didn't expect Yuan Xiaonian to come to such a conclusion.
Yuan Xiaonian nodded, "It's a pity that I didn't save her in the end. Otherwise, if I could bring her back, what would our Great Jin have to fear?"
Yuan Huaihong lowered his eyes and nodded, knowing in his heart that he must not tell Yuan Xiaonian about Li Suining's affairs.
Soon, he raised his head and patted Yuan Xiaonian's shoulder affirmatively, "Second brother, you are brave and resourceful. Whether you have a lucky star or not, you will not let father down."
"Brother, what are you talking about? You are the prince..." Yuan Xiaonian said immediately.
"Hahaha..." Yuan Huaihong laughed and interrupted Yuan Xiaonian, "Second brother, there's no need to test my intentions. I will never forget what I promised you."
"Brother, that's not what I meant." Yuan Xiaonian immediately pulled the corner of his mouth and said somewhat embarrassedly.
"Don't worry, you are now capable of getting this position," Yuan Huaihong said firmly, "Big Brother will give up this position soon."
Yuan Xiaonian did come to test Yuan Huaihong's attitude. If Yuan Huaihong was just joking before, then now he wouldn't mind competing with Yuan Huaihong openly.
But at this time, he observed Yuan Huaihong's expression and felt that Yuan Huaihong was serious, but was this possible?
"Brother, how are you going to give in?" Yuan Xiaonian asked curiously, "As far as I know, Mother will never allow such a thing to happen. I think... Father probably won't agree either."
Yuan Huaihong smiled and said, "You don't have to worry about that. Just wait and leave the rest to Big Brother."
"Brother..." Yuan Xiaonian actually guessed a possibility, that is, Yuan Huaihong died. In this case, not only could Shangguan Jinglan be saved, but he could also give up the position of crown prince smoothly.
He hesitated for a moment, then asked tentatively, "Brother, you won't do anything stupid, will you? If you do something, Sister Sui Ning won't forgive me, and I won't be happy sitting on the throne of Crown Prince. Why don't we have a fair fight?"
Yuan Huaihong was a little happy after hearing this. Although Yuan Xiaonian longed for power, he was not heartless. At least, he still cared about Xiao Suining.
"Don't worry!" He patted Yuan Xiaonian's shoulder vigorously. "There are so many beautiful sights that Big Brother hasn't seen yet. How could he do something stupid? Trust Big Brother, I have arranged everything."
"It's getting late. You should go back and rest." Yuan Huaihong smiled and sent Yuan Xiaonian out. "From now on, this Dajin... this imperial city, I'll leave it to you."
Yuan Xiaonian believed what Yuan Huaihong said, but he could never imagine what Yuan Huaihong was going to do.
He could only leave temporarily, curling his lips and saying, "Then big brother... you should also rest early."
Yuan Xiaonian left quickly.
Jinxi followed Yuan Huaihong and asked cautiously, "Your Highness, is this really worth it? I don't think the Second Prince is necessarily the most suitable candidate."
Yuan Huaihong did not accept his judgment. He said confidently, "You are wrong. He is indeed the most suitable candidate for that position."
He tilted his head and asked in a low voice, "How are you preparing the things I asked you to prepare?"
"Don't worry, Your Highness, everything is ready." Jinxi looked confident.
"Very good!" Yuan Huaihong took a deep breath, "Soon, all of this will be over."
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