Chapter 732: Your Majesty, do you think I still have a choice?
Song Yanxi's heart sank slightly, and she suppressed the bitterness in her throat and said, "Your Highness, please go ahead and do it. Don't worry about the money. As for the military power, I may need Your Highness's mediation."
The only thing the Yan family can do to help him now is money.
My grandfather had retired from the army too long ago, and the generals in the various armies had been replaced again and again. There were too few people who were really useful, so it was not worth the risk to win them over.
As for the court, those who had a little power had already been won over by the left and right ministers.
The few remaining fish that escaped the net were also recruited by King An with his eloquence.
People like Mr. Qiu and other upright people have never shown any intention of taking sides before, and they will most likely continue to remain neutral in the future.
If they knew His Majesty's attitude in advance, they could try to win over a few of them. After all, there are still a few old ministers who are loyal only to His Majesty.
With them stepping forward and His Majesty's imperial decree to pass on the throne, even if the two princes An and Ning have objections, it will be difficult to cause any major disturbances.
The more important thing now is that they have not figured out Princess Huayang's intentions.
Although she seemed to have no military power, her hands had actually already reached the court, and her influence far exceeded that of the two princes.
Even more, those who follow them are very likely to be her confidants and may become a major variable at any time.
If you don't move, it's fine. But if you do move, it is very likely that they will be caught off guard.
Furthermore, the military power that Lin Tingfeng now holds is also a problem for them.
No matter whether the person behind him is Prince An or Prince Ning, once they learn that His Majesty is going to pass the throne to Prince Jin, they will inevitably do something desperate.
The State of Liang had been eyeing Da'an covetously, eagerly waiting for an opportunity to tear them apart from the middle.
The best explanation is Wen Qi, who came here in name only to marry a princess but was not in a hurry at all and even had the leisure to visit a brothel.
Therefore, if the prince wants that chair, besides being legitimate, he also needs to ensure that Da'an will not be in turmoil due to the change of the throne.
Otherwise, Liang State would pounce on them like a hungry tiger and catch them off guard.
Listening to Song Yanxi's detailed analysis, the smile in Mo Jinchuan's eyes became more intense, and the corners of his mouth couldn't stop rising.
There were so many looks of admiration that they almost overflowed.
Song Yanxi was stunned when she met his gaze unexpectedly.
Why are you looking at her like that?
It's really embarrassing.
Mo Jinchuan said with a stern gaze, "Xi'er, are you willing to be my military advisor?"
Song Yanxi frowned and said angrily, "It's already this hour, and Your Highness is still in the mood to make fun of me."
They were talking about serious matters right now, and she didn't have time to joke with him.
Why didn’t I notice before that this person was so dishonest at the critical moment?
Meeting her disgusted eyes, Mo Jinchuan felt wronged, "Xi'er really misunderstood me. Not a single word I said was a lie."
Could it be that he really wanted her to be his military advisor?
As soon as the idea came to her mind, Song Yanxi found herself laughing.
She really thinks highly of herself. The prince just praised her a few words and she became a little carried away.
Throughout history, has there ever been a military advisor holding a silver needle?
You can tell others about it without worrying about others laughing at you.
Song Yanxi suppressed her laughter and said, "Your Highness, please don't tease me. I'm just a doctor. You can let me give you some acupuncture and prescribe medicine, but forget about anything else."
Without waiting for Mo Jinchuan to say anything, she smiled and asked, "Your Highness, have you ever seen an emperor in any dynasty with a female doctor by his side?"
Not to mention historical materials, even storybooks wouldn't dare to write like this.
It's simply unbelievable.
Mo Jinchuan finally realized that something was wrong and frowned, "Xi'er, what you just said was for my sake?"
Song Yanxi was stunned by his question and said quietly, "Your Highness, do you think I still have a choice?"
From the moment His Majesty granted them a marriage, she and the Yan family were tied to him, rising and falling together.
Even if they really didn't mean it, no one would believe them if they said it out loud.
My grandfather was never willing to suffer any loss, so it made no sense for him to bear the reputation for nothing and then do nothing about it.
Most importantly, his grandfather has always been optimistic about him as his future grandson-in-law.
Prince An is just a mediocre person, with a good mouth, which makes him stand out among the other princes.
But to govern a country, it is not enough to have good eloquence.
As for Prince Ning, not only was his body severely injured and it would be difficult for him to recover, but his unpredictable temperament also made it impossible for him to be the ruler of a country.
If we really recommend him to ascend the throne, and later on, when he gets unhappy, he just has someone dragged out and beheaded. How can that be tolerated?
As for King Xuan, who only wanted to travel and rarely returned to the capital for several years, there was no need to even think about it.
Therefore, since the "accidental death" of the former crown prince, the only person the old man favored from beginning to end was Prince Jin.
If he had not been framed and had both his legs broken, becoming a disabled person, the position of crown prince would have fallen on him long ago.
Now, it can be said that it is what everyone wants.
As for her, she could only use all her life's knowledge to buy more time for His Majesty.
No matter how bad the situation was, she wanted to earn a year or two of marriage for them.
Otherwise, how could she be willing?
How can I be worthy of the prince's misguided love for so many years?
Seeing that Song Yanxi lowered her head after she finished speaking, her reaction was clearly wrong, and Mo Jinchuan was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
He grabbed Song Yanxi's hand, met her surprised gaze, and asked, "Xi'er, when did I ever say I wanted that position?"
Song Yanxi: "The prince just said that we don't have much time left."
Mo Jinchuan nodded and said seriously, "My father's health is not as good as before. Even if the news has not been leaked, it cannot be hidden from the old ministers who follow him.
The two prime ministers seemed to be behaving honestly these days, but they were secretly making small moves and were ready to nominate a new king.
The settlement with Lin Tingfeng needs to be expedited, otherwise, when the new monarch ascends the throne, the court will be unable to make any moves for several years."
By then, even if the evidence is conclusive, it will not be easy to act.
He had no choice but to endure Lin for a few more years.
The mere thought of someone thinking about him day and night, and a scum like Lin Tingfeng, made him so sick that he couldn't eat.
But that loser was not very resistant to beatings. After only being kicked twice, he had to stay in his general's mansion to recuperate.
With this much skill, he could lead Zong Ping to capture two cities.
He was hiding in his house, and even if he wanted to beat him up openly, he couldn't find a reason.
It’s really hateful!
Song Yanxi was a little confused and couldn't help asking, "Which prince do you favor, Your Majesty?"
Mo Jinchuan didn't answer but asked, "Who said the crown prince can only be chosen from among us princes?"
That is true, but Your Majesty now has only four children who are adults and qualified to be appointed as the crown prince.
Apart from King Xuan, who was not in the capital and whose whereabouts were often unknown, there were only two princes left, him and Prince An Ning.
He couldn't choose between the two of them.
If it were really feasible, Your Majesty would not have kept silent about the issue of appointing a crown prince after the imperial physician declared that the prince would never be able to stand up again.
This is enough to prove that he actually doesn't have a good impression of the two brothers.
If Da'an had been established for a longer time, with more useful and capable ministers in the court, and Prince An had been pushed to the throne, it would not be impossible for him to become a king who maintained the status quo.
But now, with internal and external troubles, he seems a little too incompetent.
If something really happens, he would find it hard to muster the courage to do it without someone to share the burden.
The more Song Yanxi thought about it, the more she felt something was wrong. When she met Mo Jinchuan's smiling eyes, something flashed through her mind.
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