After Lu Xin was brought into the palace, he did not meet Dongfang Qinyin immediately, but was secretly hidden. Dongfang Xiong began to arrange for the ministers to train and educate him comprehensively, hoping to shape him into a person who can take on great responsibilities.
In this way, more than a month passed. During this period, Lu Xin's talent was very outstanding. He worked hard to learn various knowledge and skills and quickly adapted to the life in the palace. Dongfang Xiong was waiting for the right time to formally introduce Lu Xin to everyone.
Finally, a week ago, during the morning court session, Dongfang Xiong sat on the dragon chair, his face gloomy. Below the court, many ministers lined up on both sides, and the atmosphere was solemn.
Seeing that everyone was there, Dongfang Xiong thought the time was almost right, so he called Lu Xin out. Lu Xin slowly walked out of the crowd, his steps steady and his demeanor calm.
Dongfang Xiong announced in public: "Today, I have decided to depose Dongfang Qinyin as the crown prince and make Dongfang Xin the crown prince!"
His voice echoed in the court like thunder, shocking everyone.
Dongfang Qinyin was standing in the court. She was completely stunned when she heard the news. She widened her eyes and looked at her father in disbelief. After an unknown amount of time, she finally came to her senses. She questioned Dongfang Xiong in a tearful voice.
"Father, what is going on? Why did you suddenly depose me from the throne? Who is this person?"
Dongfang Xiong looked at her expressionlessly and said coldly, "His name is Dongfang Xin. He is my son and also your brother. Qin Yin, there has never been a precedent of appointing a woman as the crown prince. I am doing this for the sake of the country. Don't blame me. If you want to blame someone, blame the fact that you are a girl!"
After saying that, Dongfang Xiong turned around and took Lu Xin, now Dongfang Xin, and left the court without looking back, leaving Dongfang Qinyin standing there alone, at a loss.
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