Chapter 121 I Can’t Do It I Really Can’t Do It

After that day, when Li Gaoyou personally admitted in front of so many people that he had no heir, his position as the crown prince had long been in name only in the minds of the ministers. Now Emperor Chengwen's condition has not completely improved. Although the imperial physician has also said that Emperor Chengwen's condition requires rest, the imperial physician can wait, but the people of the world cannot. Today there is a drought in the east, tomorrow there is a bandit in the north, and the day after tomorrow there is a flood in the west. Which one is not urgent? Now that Emperor Chengwen is seriously ill, Shen Minghan, who is most capable of presiding over the overall situation, has also been imprisoned. Who can still shoulder the heavy responsibility of the country?

The ministers naturally thought of Li Dingning, the only reliable prince of Emperor Chengwen.

It is also interesting that everyone, even Emperor Chengwen himself, thought that Li Dingning was the most unreliable before, but now he has become the most reliable one.

Unfortunately, Emperor Chengwen thought Li Dingning was reliable, and the ministers also thought Li Dingning was reliable, but Li Dingning himself felt that he was unreliable.

So when the ministers united and ran to Qiluan Palace, trying to persuade Li Dingning to take temporary charge of the country while Emperor Chengwen was recuperating, Li Dingning was so scared that he waved his hands repeatedly.

"I can't, I can't, I really can't."

"You know me. I can only write some novels. I can't do anything else. I can't do it. I really can't do it. Please, go find someone else. I can't do it."

The old minister in the lead said earnestly, "Fifth Prince, you have to stand up! After all, you are the heir to the throne, and you have the guidance of the imperial tutor in the palace. How can you not be able to do it? You can do it, for sure."

"No, no, no." Li Dingning still waved his hands.

"You haven't done it, so why do you say you can't do it? When you do it, you will know that you are good at it. Besides, you have so many of our ministers helping you, so you must be able to do it."

Li Dingning collapsed, "I can't do it! I really can't do it! That's not what you said before!"

But no matter what Li Dingning said, those ministers were just trying to instill in Li Dingning the idea that he was very capable.

It's just too late.

Since he was a child, others have always told Li Dingning that he is not good enough. Now Li Dingning has clearly realized that he is indeed not good enough. So no matter how much poisonous chicken soup others feed him, Li Dingning will not think that he is good enough.

He knew that he was not cut out for it and that he couldn't accomplish it.

They kept talking to Li Dingning all day, and Li Dingning's head was swollen. He stared at everyone present and said seriously and solemnly, "Okay, I can do it. I can do it very well."

Seeing that Li Dingning finally changed his tone, the old minister in charge swayed a bit, but his face was full of relief. "Fifth Prince, you finally feel that you can handle it yourself! Don't worry, we old guys will definitely do our best to assist you!"

"Thank you, thank you! Thank you all for your support. It's getting late now, everyone go back and rest! Everyone go back and rest!"

Li Dingning stood up and wanted to get these people away quickly.

Li Dingning pushed them out and asked as they walked, "Then, Fifth Prince, can you agree?"

"Yes, yes, I agree to all of them!"

Li Dingning said without even thinking.

Having already reached the door, the old man who had advised Li Dingning that he was the most energetic said to Li Dingning firmly, "Fifth Prince, believe in yourself!"

Li Dingning looked solemn and nodded heavily, "Okay, I believe in myself!"

Finally, the group of people were sent out of Qiluan Palace.

As soon as the group of people left, Concubine Li, who had been waiting outside the door, walked in quickly.

"My son, listen to me..." Concubine Li held Li Dingning's hand tightly, but her face was very heavy. Before Concubine Li finished speaking, Li Dingning couldn't wait to say: "Mother, I know you have always placed high hopes on me, but I am also very capable. Such a heavy burden is definitely not something I can bear! Therefore, although I am sorry, mother, I still want to say that I have to leave the palace as soon as possible and avoid it. I hope mother will not stop me!"

"Son! Mom thinks so too!"

"Ah?" Li Dingning was a little dumbfounded.

Concubine Li smiled and said, "Although I think my son is the best, but look at the fate of your brothers, you can see that the position is not a good one, and it may even bring bad luck to you! I just hope my son is happy and cheerful. Whoever wants to sit in that position can sit, but I won't sit in it!"

Li Dingning held Concubine Li's hand with his backhand, holding it tighter and tighter. His eyes couldn't help but get hot, and his heart was filled with gratitude.

Concubine Li patted Li Dingning's shoulder and hurriedly called out to the others: "Why don't you hurry up and clean up for His Highness! What are you doing standing there?"

At the morning court the next day, all the ministers were waiting for the fifth prince Li Dingning to take charge of the situation, but they waited until the end of the court and no one showed up. Then everyone knew that the fifth prince Li Dingning had run out of the palace last night, and no one knew where he had gone!

The ministers began to beat their chests and stamp their feet again. Now that their only hope had been completely shattered, what should they do?

Just when the ministers were at their wits' end, someone suddenly stood up and said, "Does anyone remember that the prince of Dingbei, Qin Fu, was also originally surnamed Li?"

After this person said this, everyone suddenly remembered, yes! Qin Fu is Li Fu! He is also the son of Emperor Chengwen!

"But, he has now been passed on to Prince Dingbei and is no longer a descendant of the Li family."

"Although his surname has changed, he still has royal blood. There is no one in power in this world right now. The prince is both civil and military. Not long ago, he defeated the Northern Di and returned with a great victory. His military exploits are even more glorious. Let me ask you, who can name a more suitable candidate than the prince?"

Everyone looked at each other for a while, and they actually felt that what this person said was quite right!

Apart from Li Fu's own abilities, they really had no suitable candidate at this time.

"In your opinion, do you want the prince to recognize his ancestors and return to his clan?"

Only if Li Fu recognizes his ancestry and returns to his clan name can he take on this responsibility without being criticized.

"What you said is very good, but how can I explain it to the prince?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone fell silent unconsciously.

King Dingbei Qin Yuxiao is not someone who is easy to mess with. Li Fu was originally Qin Yuxiao's successor and now he wants to return to his ancestral home. Qin Yuxiao may not agree.

Someone said: "Personal interests are more important than national interests. Naturally, the country and the court are more important. I think... I think the prince will be able to..."

Before the man could finish his words, he saw everyone turn around and face the outside of the hall, bowing and saluting. The man was startled and quickly lowered his head and respectfully saluted the visitor.