Next to him, another minister said:
"Through the Chongyang Festival, we can see that the emperor has long been dissatisfied with the third prince. In the past two months, he has summoned the fifth prince back to the palace and given him important positions. It is not difficult to see that the fifth prince is the emperor's favorite candidate!"
Suddenly, a group of ministers started arguing.
They supported their respective masters and didn't even care about the Emperor Chu who was still paralyzed in his bedroom.
The power struggle turned into a heated argument.
The princes looked at each other and fought secretly, ready to make a move.
Chu Li stood there calmly, looking at the chaotic scene, and suddenly found it very funny.
In the royal family, family affection is indeed the most ridiculous thing.
The emperor is just paralyzed, not dead, and yet these people have revealed their most primitive faces and are arguing non-stop. I wonder how the emperor would feel when he heard this?
Five senior cabinet ministers shouted to stop the chaotic scene.
What are you arguing about?
What are you talking about?
Zhang Ge Lao was leaning on a cane, his back hunched like a camel hump, but his words were powerful:
"The emperor is still alive. Aren't you afraid that your arguments will upset the emperor? However, I understand your urgency. I have to mention that the emperor fainted while drafting an imperial edict, which led to his paralysis."
"And the imperial edict he drafted has already stated that... the Ninth Prince will be the crown prince!"
What! ?
The ninth prince?
All eyes were immediately turned to look at that person. Among the huge crowd, the most inconspicuous Chu Li suddenly stood out like a crane among chickens.
She was a little surprised about this, but felt complicated.
My father actually did what he said.
But she...
But he put the paralytic drug in his tea.
"Ninth Prince, please come forward to receive the imperial edict." Lord Zhang took out the unfinished imperial edict.
In full view of everyone, Chu Li bent his knees and knelt on the ground.
The contents of the imperial edict echoed in her ears, but there was a buzzing in her ears, as if her soul had left her body, allowing her to see everyone present very clearly.
Their faces.
Their gaze.
Shocked, surprised, angry, unwilling...
Everyone had different thoughts, but the imperial decree had already been issued, so they could only hide their dissatisfaction and had to accept this reality.
Chu Li took the imperial edict with both hands. Wasn't it also a hot potato?
"Congratulations, Ninth Prince!"
The five old cabinet ministers are people who have served the previous emperor and the previous dynasty. They have been loyal all their lives. No matter how the kings change, they have only one purpose in their hearts: the country and the people are supreme.
As long as the people are well and the country is stable, they will serve the king wholeheartedly no matter who he is.
Concubine Wen hasn't reacted yet.
Among the nine princes, Li'er is obviously the least likely to become the crown prince. Why would the emperor issue such an order?
Concubine Xin covered her mouth tightly, trying not to cry out loud:
"Nanny!"
Aunt Cui supported her and said with a sad face: "My lady, please stop crying. I want to cry too."
Concubine Xin and Concubine Wen have been fighting for more than ten years, and the two are incompatible.
Now that the Ninth Prince has seized power, is it too late for her to run away?
"Ninth brother!"
Chu Aotian was the first to rush forward, hugging Chu Li and crying with excitement: "Ninth brother! You have made it! You are the new emperor, please give me the title of King Xiaoyao, give me a large house with five entrances and five exits, give me an annual salary of 10,000 taels of silver, and grant me West Street."
“I beg you!”
His dream is about to come true.
Chu Li: “…”
Don't ask yet.
This dragon throne is not so comfortable to sit on.
She is a girl.
Chu Yuanchi had a complicated expression. He clenched his palms and squeezed out a few words from between his teeth: "Congratulations, Ninth Brother."
Everyone came back to their senses, no matter what they were thinking, they all bowed in unison:
"Congratulations, Ninth Prince."
"Congratulations!"
Chu Li looked at everyone, "It's just my father's love."
"But, father has always been in good health, how could he suddenly become paralyzed? Is there any other hidden story?" Chu Yuanchi asked casually.
Chu Li said:
"I'm afraid it has to start from two months ago. At that time, after my father vomited blood and fainted, his body has been getting worse and worse... Oh~~"
She suddenly realized and said:
"Two months ago, when my fifth brother returned to the palace, my father's health began to deteriorate. It turns out that my eldest brother was suspicious of my fifth brother."
Chu Yeli raised his eyes and looked.
Now, he has won over many powerful officials, and the eldest prince has been affected by the rumors. It can be said that the two of them are equally powerful.
Chu Yuanchi was unwilling to waste his energy on becoming an enemy of Chu Yeli.
If they fight, Chu Li will only reap the benefits.
He forced a smile and explained, "I was just worried about my father's health, so I just made a guess. I didn't mean to suspect anyone. Ninth brother, you are overthinking."
Chu Li nodded, not quite understanding.
"Oh, I see."
"Father's health needs rest, I'm afraid it will take a long time. I want to be filial to him and have no time for anything else. The enthronement will be handled by the Minister of Rites. The five elders will take care of the affairs of the court. All memorials will be sent to the Yangxin Palace every day."
With just a few words, everything was arranged.
The ministers responded: "We obey your orders!"
"Everyone, please step down. I will take care of my father today and tomorrow. From the day after tomorrow, the princes, the queen, and the concubines above the rank of consort will take turns to take care of him."
"yes."
Everyone retreated.
When Chu Yuanchi left, he looked at Chu Li deeply. Even though he was unwilling, he had to leave first.
Chu Yeli had a complicated expression.
Chu Li looked at him.
When our eyes met briefly, the question from last night was still in my mind: If my father appoints me as the crown prince, will you kill me?
Chu Li didn't want to hear his answer:
"Someone, push the fifth brother back."
Everyone left one after another, and the Yangxin Palace was finally cleared out. The air was much better, and only the Imperial Hospital and palace servants were left there to serve.
Concubine Wen stepped forward and said, "Li'er, what is going on?"
This matter is complicated and cannot be explained in a few words.
Chu Li didn't plan to tell her either.
"I don't know what's going on. My father issued such an imperial decree. Maybe he really loves me," she pretended not to know. "Mother, things may be very chaotic next. Please pass on my decree and ask my uncles to come back."
Now, she is finally able to protect her family.
But, her time is limited.
Concubine Wen was worried: "Li'er, you... This is to make you the crown prince, but it also puts you at the forefront. The other princes want to tear you apart. Once they get chaotic, you won't be able to control them at all."
So her time is limited.
With just this imperial edict, she was like a commander without troops, totally incapable of handling this position.
She had to do what she wanted to do as soon as possible.
"Please trust me, mother. I know what to do."
Concubine Wen was worried, but after all, she was just a woman in the harem. The only thing she could do was to mobilize the power of her mother's family and help.
"Okay, then mother will write a letter and ask your three uncles to come back to help you."
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