The Emperor nodded: "Yes!"
"Father, if that's the case, then what about last time..."
"You want to ask why I punished your concubine last time?"
The crown prince nodded.
“Last time, when I punished your concubine, it wasn’t because of the Princess Han’s affair, but because she was unruly and disrupted your grandmother’s birthday banquet.”
"I see. But Father, didn't the Princess Consort of Han already have her blood tested by the Prime Minister of Ye to confirm it?"
"Yes! I suspect that the Princess Consort Han used her medical skills to do something about what happened last time."
Upon hearing this...
The crown prince frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then nodded.
The Emperor looked at him and spoke again.
"Your Highness, I have summoned you to the palace today. In addition to instructing you on the matters concerning the various envoys who have come, there is another matter that I need you to handle."
“Father, please speak. Your son will do his utmost to fulfill his mission.”
"Very well, I am very pleased that the Crown Prince is like this."
"Father, what is it that requires my attention?"
"Are you aware that your imperial grandmother went to worship Buddha this time?"
"Your subject understands."
"Yes! This time, Princess Han and your imperial aunt also accompanied them."
"And I want you to find a way to prevent that Princess Han from returning."
"Can't come back?"
Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince frowned slightly.
"That's right, it's possible?"
“This… Father, if it were just Ye Qingcheng alone, I would be fine with anything.”
But with my grandmother and aunt here, I'm afraid..."
"Those who fear you will harm your imperial grandmother and your imperial aunt?"
"That's not true. As long as I give the order, those who go out will definitely not dare to harm the Empress Dowager and the Empress Aunt."
"Oh! Why is that?"
"Father, as you have seen, Grandmother dotes on that woman Ye Qingcheng. I fear that Grandmother might..."
"Are you saying you're afraid your grandmother will be saddened?"
"Yes, Father."
"Okay! Don't worry! The sadness and grief are only temporary. As long as you can do it without doing anything under the noses of your grandmother and aunt, it will be fine."
"Not under their noses?"
"That's right."
"What if Ye Qingcheng has always been by the Empress Dowager's side?"
After hearing this, the Emperor glanced at the Crown Prince.
"That's why I just asked you to come up with a solution."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I obey the decree."
"Hmm! I've heard that you've been getting along quite well with the third and fifth princes lately?"
"Yes, Father, I have always kept your teachings in mind. We brothers should live in harmony and not scheme against each other."
As the elder brother and the Crown Prince, I must take the lead and maintain frequent contact with my brothers, so that we brothers will not become estranged.”
"Good! That's the kind of spirit a crown prince should have. Indeed, I knew I hadn't misjudged you."
"Thank you for the compliment, Father Emperor."
"Very well, Your Highness, regarding the matter of Princess Han, I grant you permission to consult with the Third Prince and the Fifth Prince."
Remember, it's best to come up with a foolproof plan that won't be discovered by your grandmother or the others, and also won't let the seventh prince find out.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I obey."
"Okay! You can go now!"
"Yes, Your Majesty, I take my leave."
After the Crown Prince finished speaking, he left the Imperial Study.
After the Crown Prince withdrew, Eunuch Yin looked at the Emperor and said, "Your Majesty, is it... risky to entrust this matter to the Crown Prince?"
"Hmph, no one is more suitable than him. Don't forget, he not only has the Empress behind him, but also Prime Minister Ye who is taking the fall for him."
"Uh? His Majesty is very thoughtful."
"However, Your Majesty, why did you have the Crown Prince and the Third Prince discuss this together?"
Upon hearing this...
The Emperor glared at Eunuch Yin: "You've served me for so long, but this time I'm going to tie them together."
Only in this way can I clearly see their power, and there will be fewer problems in the court.
Besides, now that the seventh brother is back, it's time to give him something to do.
"His Majesty is indeed farsighted! It was this servant who was foolish."
"Hmph, you old fool." The Emperor glared at Eunuch Yin again and cursed.
After hearing this, Eunuch Yin smiled and remained silent.
This way.
After leaving the Imperial Study, the Crown Prince did not return directly to his residence, but instead went to the Empress's bedroom.
"Your subject greets Your Majesty."
"Your Highness, I heard that your father has summoned you. What is the purpose of this summons?"
The Crown Prince recounted what the Emperor had told him.
Upon hearing this, the Empress frowned slightly.
"You mean, your father investigated and found that this Ye Qingcheng is not the real Ye Qingcheng?"
"My father didn't say it explicitly, but I suppose he was certain of it."
"Indeed, that Ye Qingcheng is really strange, completely different from the previous one."
"Mother, what do you think I should do to prevent my grandmother from finding out?"
The Empress glanced at the Crown Prince.
"Aren't there still Ye Qingyao and Ye Guoxiang?"
"Uh? If Mother hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten. Thank you for reminding me, Mother."
"Hmm! By the way, Your Highness, why is the Seventh Prince under house arrest?"
The Crown Prince shook his head: "Father didn't say, but I think it must be because of the matter of Princess Rong!"
"Princess Rong? What does this have to do with that princess?"
"This time, Princess Rongguo came with a marriage alliance agreement, wanting to marry into our country, and she specifically requested to marry the seventh prince."
"What? You're going to marry the seventh son?"
"kindness!"
"No, Your Highness, this Princess Rong must be yours."
"Your subject knows, and your subject has also expressed his attitude that he is willing to marry her as the Crown Prince's principal wife, but Father Emperor said that she has taken a liking to the seventh prince."
Upon hearing this, the Empress frowned, and after a moment, as if she had thought of something, she exclaimed in sudden realization, "So that's how it is."
"Huh? Mother, what did you say?"
"Hehe, your father really thinks a lot about the seventh prince."
"Hmm? Mother, what do you mean by that?"
"Your Highness, Princess Han probably cannot die yet."
"Why can't you die yet? Why?"
"Your father is truly cunning; he's managed to trick us all into his scheme."
Upon hearing this, the crown prince frowned slightly, looking quite puzzled.
"Mother, I don't understand."
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