In the past three months, Prince Li has performed extremely well, made many contributions, and enjoyed high prestige among the people. Most importantly, he gave birth to the emperor's eldest grandson, ensuring that the royal family has a successor.

Just based on the fact that he is the eldest grandson of the emperor, it is more than enough to make him the crown prince.

In the palace, nearly two-thirds of the officials knelt on the ground to support King Li.

The head of all officials, Zong Zhengli bowed humbly and said:

"I am still young and lack the experience to take on this important task. You gentlemen are just suggesting this. Your Majesty, do not take it to heart."

He refused calmly, and his tactful manner made many officials look at him with satisfaction.

When you are proud, don't be proud.

Don't be discouraged when you fail.

Only people with such good character can lead them and lead Dongling Kingdom to a higher level.

On the highest throne.

The emperor's hands were on the armrests, his fingertips tapping together, his mouth tightly pursed, and he looked at Zong Zhengli with complicated eyes.

Everyone said that King Li was kind-hearted.

Only he knew that King Li was not as simple as he seemed. He seemed gentle and harmless, but in fact, every step he took was within his calculations.

Even he has to be cautious when dealing with such a person, let alone entrusting him with such an important burden?

Unconsciously, the son whom he once disliked the most had quietly developed into someone that even he was wary of.

The elixir of life in his hand is what he wants.

If Prince Li is made the crown prince, won't he cause great unrest in the future?

If he doesn't stand firm, he will definitely use the elixir of immortality to control him.

The emperor looked at the humble Zong Zhengli with a serious gaze and did not say a word for a long time.

The officials spoke again:

"If we don't appoint a crown prince, the country will be unstable. Your Majesty, please think twice!"

"His Royal Highness Prince Li is both virtuous and talented, kind-hearted, and loves his people like his own children. He is qualified enough to be the crown prince."

"Princess Li gave birth to the emperor's eldest grandson, and she is a great contributor to the royal family..."

They all supported King Li.

Prince Li still bowed his hands and lowered his head, looking humble.

In fact, it was getting closer and closer, leaving no chance for the emperor to refuse.

Today, King Li must be made the Crown Prince!

There are plenty of reasons!

The emperor pursed his lips and thought for a long time before speaking:

"Why are you so anxious, my dear ministers? Prince Li wants to study for another two years. He cares so much about the country and the people, how can I not fulfill his wish? It won't be too late to appoint a crown prince after two years."

Zong Zhengli was slightly stunned.

Officials: “???”

this……

Anyone could tell that what Prince Li said just now was just a polite remark, but the Emperor acted as if he didn't understand and continued speaking in line with Prince Li's words.

All of a sudden, this issue was thrown forward to two years later.

An official choked up and said, "But Your Majesty..."

"Do you have any more questions, Lord Zhang? It was Prince Li who wanted to study more, not me who forced him. Do you want to disrespect Prince Li's wishes and force him?"

"I dare not!"

"Then everyone has no problem, right? Let's adjourn."

Everyone: “…………”

The emperor's ability to deceive people was amazing. With just a few words, he made everyone speechless.

Go down to court.

The officials left the palace in groups of three or five, discussing the matter in low voices along the way.

Zong Zhengli walked in the opposite direction, heading towards the imperial study.

As soon as the emperor came back from court, he heard Defu report that Prince Li wanted to see him.

He frowned.

"What's the matter?"

Why didn’t you say it in the court just now? Do you need to go to the imperial study to say it?

Defu bent down and said, "I don't know, but he was holding a child in his arms. I saw that it was someone from the Prince's Mansion who brought him to the palace. In other words, the child he brought was the Emperor's eldest son..."

Grandson.

Before he could finish, the emperor stood up and kicked him on the buttocks:

"What are you still doing here? Hurry up and invite Prince Li in. Do you want my eldest grandson to bask in the sun outside?"

"Oh, I am so confused! I will go right away, right away..."