Zhao Zhong scrambled out, wailing loudly, "Your Majesty! Your Majesty!!"
It was as if the emperor had died; the voice was mournful, angry, panicked, and filled with tears.
Then came Feng Liyan, who, his face ashen, kowtowed desperately, "Your Majesty, no!! This method won't work! It's the source of chaos in the country! The source of chaos in the country!!"
What angered him even more was that Feng Min did not enter, and his son had missed this important event by a twist of fate.
Just thinking about this made him so angry that his throat felt like it was filled with blood and his eyes were practically bursting with rage.
The qualifications and reputation for vying for the position of crown prince—what a huge bargaining chip those are!
His Min'er missed it!!
With two people taking the lead, the entire court finally realized what was happening and joined in, urging His Majesty to reconsider.
The people of Junziyuan were dumbfounded, kneeling there, their souls flying out of their heads, their minds and spirits shaken.
A contest to determine the heir apparent? A selection process for the crown prince?
The leader is the crown prince?!
Are they watching some kind of dreamlike drama? Huh?!
At this moment, the entire hall was filled with mournful cries, and the sound of weeping shook the heavens.
Only two people were standing in the main hall of Gansheng: Zhao Yunqi and Xiao Zhixing.
Both of them had calm expressions.
Zhao Yunqi asked with a smile, "Yuan Sheng, why aren't you surprised?"
Xiao Zhixing raised an eyebrow. "Does Your Majesty want to hear the truth or a lie?"
Zhao Yunqi nodded, "Tell me the truth or the lies."
Xiao Zhixing smiled, "That's a lie. Your Majesty is overjoyed and doesn't know how to react. It feels so unreal that Your Majesty would actually be willing to pass the throne to me?"
"To be honest, Your Majesty, after three years of observation and analysis, I did have this suspicion, but I also found it unbelievable. Now, it seems, wasn't I quite clever?"
"Hahaha, good, good!" Zhao Yunqi laughed loudly, "This is the true Crown Prince of Great Sheng!"
As the crowd heard the two talking, they gradually lowered their voices and listened intently, almost in a daze.
Xiao Zhixing smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I would also like to ask you, are you truly willing to let me become the Crown Prince?"
Zhao Yunqi laughed, “Why not? Back then, Emperor Yin could pass the throne to me, and I can also pass it to you, not because of bloodline, but because it is the most correct and appropriate choice at present, and the one with virtue should rule.”
Xiao Zhixing asked again, "I am a subject. If I were to succeed to the throne, it would surely unsettle the hearts of all the subjects and incite ambition. If not handled properly, the world would surely descend into chaos. Is Your Majesty not afraid?"
Zhao Yunqi waved his sleeve, "I only care about the present. I'll leave the rest to you."
He smiled and said, "If anyone truly desires this throne, they must first honor me as the founding emperor and inherit the name of my Great Sheng Kingdom. This is also my requirement for you."
Xiao Zhixing gave a thumbs up, "Does Your Majesty intend for the Great Sheng Dynasty to last for ten thousand generations?"
Zhao Yun nodded, "Yes, my great prosperity must be passed down for thousands of generations!"
Xiao Zhixing was speechless at his idea. To be honest, if she could become emperor, it was just a matter of the country's name, and she was completely willing to keep it for him.
Zhao Yunqi sat down and asked with a smile, "Does Yuan Sheng dare to take over as Crown Prince?"
He scanned everyone with his gaze. "Look at these people, they will all be obstacles to you. Under the towering waves, do you dare to take over?"
Xiao Zhixing turned around, glancing at the prostrate heads, and chuckled softly, "What is there to be afraid of? I believe that in this world, who else but me dares to challenge for the throne?"
"Hahaha, good, good!" Zhao Yunqi was extremely excited, clasping his hands together and laughing heartily. "I also think that only you can sit firmly and handle this world."
The ministers asked: Should they continue crying?
If I continue to cry, it will become an obstacle. Will Xiao Zhixing retaliate in the future?
No, they should continue to oppose it. The emperor's actions are simply outrageous and defy all conventions, and are the root of chaos.
Zhao Zhong led the way, determined to continue howling.
Xiao Zhixing spoke up, successfully silencing his sobs, "Actually, I think the method of selecting the crown prince by the Gentlemen's Academy is quite feasible. If it happens a hundred years from now, it can continue. At that time, everyone can rely on their own abilities, and there won't be much trouble."
Of course, there will definitely be stricter rules and regulations.
She will draw a circle and lines, and you must follow the rules. Anyone who goes against the rules will be immediately disqualified.
If you have ambition and ability, then work hard and perform within the rules I have set. Those with virtue will be promoted.
Her words successfully left everyone speechless.
What does "sh-sh" mean?
Next time? Next time, will the crown prince be selected through the Gentlemen's Academy again?!
Some reacted quickly and their breathing became slightly rapid.
In other words, a hundred years from now, the descendants of everyone present will have the opportunity to participate in the selection competition for the crown prince?!
Even Li Xiao and his old ministers fell silent, stroking their beards and their eyes gleaming.
The Gansheng Hall fell silent again for a long time. Zhao Yunqi watched as the officials were led by the nose by Xiao Zhixing, as if watching a play.
Finally, someone couldn't help but ask timidly, "May I ask, Your Highness, what if... what if the Emperor had a biological child?"
If she became empress, had offspring, and a prince to succeed her, would she be willing to let someone else inherit the throne? Would she be willing to select a crown prince again through the Gentlemen's Academy competition?
Xiao Zhixing: ...That's a good question.
She almost didn't think of this, because she had no intention of getting married at all.
She just couldn't say it out loud.
If an emperor doesn't plan to have offspring, no one will believe you if you say so.
After pondering for a moment, Xiao Zhixing stroked his chin and said, "Just like me, send him to the home of an official in the countryside, without the imperial surname, let him grow up freely. Whether he can ultimately outdo your descendants depends on his own abilities."
Feng Liyan couldn't help but ask, "Is what Prince Yuansheng said true?"
They wouldn't feel at ease until she gave her word.
Xiao Zhixing nodded, "If I truly become the Crown Prince and inherit the throne, this statement will certainly be true."
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