A hand reaching out.
Three people responded.
Every emperor has his own confidants, who start from the crown prince's residence and eventually rise to the top.
Just as a single tree cannot make a forest, no matter how hard an emperor tries, he cannot support the entire country. Knowing people and making good use of them is the key to success.
As the eldest brother, Xu Mo felt neither embarrassed to bow to his younger brother nor arrogant about being appointed. He said solemnly as usual, "Your humble servant is willing to follow Your Highness the Crown Prince and create a prosperous era together."
"Your humble servants share the same wish," Qi Huai and An Jun said in unison.
The overly formal atmosphere drew frequent glances from passersby, most of whom were focused on the long banquet where etiquette was being observed.
He had no fear.
Being able to stand here is not only to recruit talents for the Crown Prince's Palace, but also to let everyone know that the Crown Prince of the Dayu Dynasty has been chosen.
Bring on those underhanded tricks and despicable acts that can't be brought to light.
"Please rise, gentlemen. I look forward to your guidance in the future." Changyan personally helped his eldest brother up.
Xu Mo straightened up, his eyes filled with relief, mixed with a hint of anticipation.
There was absolutely no awkwardness or discomfort.
Zheng Ruqian clicked his tongue in disapproval, "How come Boss Xu isn't embarrassed at all? It's such a pity he missed the show, such a pity."
“You think of your eldest brother as yourself? He knows the difference between being a ruler and a subject.” Jiang Sheng cheered for her eldest brother. “Besides, wouldn’t Fifth Brother be Fifth Brother if he were the ruler?”
Your older brother will always be your older brother.
As expected, Xu Mo had just straightened up when he lowered his voice and asked, "What did the Ju family say to the First Prince? And what have the Fourth and Second Princes done?"
He has been busy at the Hanlin Academy until now, and during this time he has only heard the news of the Fifth Prince being named Crown Prince, but he is unaware of the events unfolding in the Golden Palace.
As a subject, he supported the crown prince without hesitation.
As the eldest brother, he always had to care for his youngest brother.
“The Fourth Prince has no objection, the Second Prince is still under house arrest, and the First Prince…” Changyan frowned, “has also made no unusual moves.”
In theory, once the crown prince is appointed, the outcome is already decided.
However, the investiture ceremony has not yet taken place, and the Crown Prince's residence has not yet stabilized, making it most susceptible to changes.
In other words, the earlier you take action, the greater your chances.
The banquet shouldn't have revealed the siblings too early, but considering that Xu Mo would eventually join the Crown Prince's residence, it was better to uncover their relationship ourselves than to let outsiders observe and speculate.
This is a notification, a deterrent, and a protection.
Now, the Fengjing aristocratic families must all know about the relationship between Baiweisheng, Jiuzhenfang, and His Highness the Crown Prince, and they also understand the significance of the Wen family medical clinic and the Jiang family to His Highness the Crown Prince. They will have to think twice before taking any action.
Similarly, this also tells everyone in Fengjing: His Highness the Crown Prince has no shortage of money, connections, or support.
Given the prevailing trend, aristocratic families like the He family, which had been wavering, were almost certain to become princelings.
The only families we really need to be wary of are the Ju and Zhu families.
Even the Tao family had to consider whether they should offend His Highness the Crown Prince, who had enormous support, for the sake of an unknown contribution to the rise of the new emperor.
"When is the ceremony for the Crown Prince's investiture scheduled?" Xu Mo asked again.
Chang Yan shook his head. "It won't be too late."
This means they are about to face a violent storm.
The struggle for power has reached its end, and in the final battle, the most vicious schemes are employed.
The winners laugh at the world, while the losers turn to dust and bones.
"Are you scared?" Xu Mo gently patted his younger brother's shoulder.
"I'm not afraid." Chang Yan chuckled. "As long as you're here, I'm not afraid of anything."
“I’m not afraid.” Xu Mo looked into the distance. “But I want to call Lao San back.”
To this day, Fang Heng and the Fang family have never officially clashed.
The deep-seated hatred between them must be thoroughly settled.
“Very well.” Chang Yan nodded. “I will write a letter to General Jiang in the name of the Crown Prince.”
It's for General Jiang, not for Fang Heng.
It is clear that the recall was carried out in secret.
The two brothers exchanged knowing smiles as the setting sun stretched and appeared, its orange rays bathing all their faces.
Smiling, raising eyebrows, excited, and full of anticipation.
In the following days, the Crown Prince's residence was established with ease, and many famous people and scholars came to seek refuge. As long as their resumes were clean and honest, the Crown Prince would recruit them to his service.
Xu Mo and Qi Huai'an diligently oversaw the process, doing their utmost.
Chang Yan himself was not idle either. He personally carried gifts to the Jiang, Dou, and He families and sincerely invited the officials to serve as the Crown Prince's Grand Tutor, Grand Protector, Grand Preceptor, Junior Tutor, Junior Protector, and Junior Preceptor.
These positions were established in imitation of the Three Dukes and Three Sovereigns.
For example, if the emperor is called Junior Tutor, then the Crown Prince's Junior Tutor is only half a rank lower.
Going back a few dynasties, these six masters still held real power, but in the Dayu Dynasty, it was more like an honorary title.
It is also a form of courting and showing respect.
Thanks to her outstanding appearance and eloquent speech, Chang Yan was not turned away at all.
With the appointment of six tutors, the Crown Prince's residence grew in size, and even Sun Xiaosheng, the former runner-up in the imperial examinations, took the initiative to come and join the Crown Prince's household.
Under the circumstances, things went incredibly smoothly.
Consort Ju remained unconscious in the Qianqing Palace, and the Emperor's health was deteriorating. The First Prince and the Second Prince showed no signs of life.
It was too calm, so calm that everyone knew a storm was about to break.
A storm is brewing, the wind is howling, and dark clouds are pressing down on the city, threatening to crush it.
The five siblings living in the second courtyard were all on high alert, always accompanied by attendants when they went out, and never accepted invitations lightly.
Wang Xiaozhu suggested not holding a wedding banquet, and the family decided to have a meal together and call it a day.
Xu Mo shook his head and rejected the idea, saying, "The wedding banquet must be held, but it can't be a big one. We have to be careful."
Wang Xiaozhu nodded in agreement, somewhat bewildered.
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