Upon hearing this, Emperor Tai'an's ears perked up discreetly.
He really wanted to know whether his and Empress Liu's judgment was wrong.
Then, Gua66 in Shi Yu's mind spoke.
[The eldest grandson of Emperor Tai'an, who is also Li Hongzhao's younger brother, is named Li Huai'an and is 12 years old this year.]
[Unlike all the children born to Empress Liu who inherited her flaws.]
Li Huai'an inherited the best qualities of several generations.
Not only is he good at both studying and martial arts, but this kid also has no weaknesses.
The only blemish seems to be that when I was 7 years old, I was mischievous and climbed a tree to steal bird eggs, and broke my hand in the process.
However, since then, he has practiced martial arts even more diligently.
[Don't let his age fool you; he's only 12 years old, but his fighting skills are already comparable to Li Hongzhao's when she was seven or eight.]
Shi Yu: [This kid sounds pretty good.]
Gua66, [What a kid.]
If we're really going by seniority, Yu Yu, you'd have to call him your cousin.
Upon hearing this, Shi Yu immediately became displeased.
【Return my cousin?】
Those who wanted to be my older brother are probably already buried under piles of straw.
Of course, my own brother is an exception.
Shi Yu and Gua 66 whispered to each other, and Emperor Tai'an felt much more at ease when he heard them speak so highly of Li Huai'an.
Emperor Tai'an spoke with Empress Liu for a while longer before leaving.
However, this time he magnanimously turned a blind eye to the existence of Eunuch De.
Just before leaving, she gave a sarcastic reminder.
Don't forget the palace's curfew.
[Now that you've finished catching up, get out of here.]
Grandpa De smiled with delight and said respectfully.
"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty."
"Your Majesty, please take care."
"This servant will leave immediately."
The fact that Emperor Tai'an had lost his hostility made Eunuch De feel extremely flattered.
Empress Liu, however, did not react much.
She said calmly to Eunuch Tongde
"His Majesty is always saying one thing and meaning another."
"It hasn't changed in decades."
"Don't bother arguing with him, we can't win anyway."
Grandpa De still responded respectfully.
"yes."
"However, His Majesty has been hostile to me for a long time, so I am very pleased that he is acting this way now!"
"It seems His Majesty trusts the Empress."
Empress Liu simply gazed indifferently in the direction Emperor Tai'an had left.
However, Emperor Tai'an had not gone far when he ran into Prince Li He of Jin.
When Prince Li He of Jin arrived, he immediately knelt on the ground.
"Father, I want to denounce the Crown Prince."
"The Crown Prince is in poor health and suffers from infertility, so he is really not suitable to continue being the Crown Prince."
[The crown prince is unsuitable to be the crown prince, but you are, aren't you?]
Shi Yu, watching from the side, couldn't help but complain.
[The emperor was just about to make a change when you stepped in; your timing was impeccable.]
What?
Is the emperor going to change the crown prince?
When Prince Li He of Jin heard Shi Yu's heartfelt words, he couldn't help but feel secretly pleased.
It seems he arrived at just the right time.
The Crown Prince is a good-for-nothing, the Second Prince is stingy and selfish, and the Third Prince is a good-for-nothing who only listens to his mother.
Then wouldn't the position of crown prince be...?
Prince Li He of Jin was immediately filled with emotion.
Could it be that his mother used her strength to succeed, finally allowing the emperor to see his abilities and achievements?
For a moment, Li He, the Prince of Jin, couldn't stop smiling as he lowered his handsome face.
Hahaha……
The crown prince position rotates, and today it's his turn.
Hahaha……
[Gua66, look at the Prince of Jin kneeling on the ground, grinning like an idiot. What's he doing?]
Shi Yu's sweet, childlike voice rang out again.
Are you out of your mind?
Gua66: [I don't think he's stupid; he just thinks the crown prince is his.]
Shi Yu, [I think so too.]
"Father." Prince Li He of Jin was even more excited upon hearing Shi Yu and Gua 66's voices.
It automatically filters out bad content and only accepts what he wants to hear.
What?
He is the future crown prince.
He'd better make a good impression on the emperor.
So, Prince Li He of Jin ignored the displeasure on Emperor Tai'an's face and continued speaking to himself.
"Father, the Crown Prince has been hiding his infertility and has been usurping the position of Crown Prince for many years."
"Your subject believes that he should be severely punished."
Emperor Tai'an silently watched Prince Li He of Jin.
He used to think his son was a good and smart child.
Lately, it seems to me a bit silly.
Shi Yu: It's not that Prince Li He of Jin has become stupid, but rather that Your Majesty's eyes have become much brighter!
Emperor Tai'an spoke calmly.
"Severe punishment?"
"How severe a punishment do you want to be?"
Upon hearing this, Prince Li He of Jin was so excited that he couldn't help but express his thoughts.
"Father, the Crown Prince is infertile and is truly unfit for the great responsibility."
"Your subject suggests that the Crown Prince be deposed and a new successor be selected."
"A new heir?" Emperor Tai'an's brown eyes were unfathomable.
Shi Yu listened from the side and could hardly contain her laughter.
This Prince of Jin is getting angrier and angrier lately.
Gua66 nodded in deep agreement, "He just couldn't see that Emperor Tai'an's expression had changed."
Shi Yu, [Actually, I think his idea is very good.]
As a son, one should bravely express one's true intentions.
Influenced by Shi Yu and Gua 66's ideas, Prince Li He of Jin became even more excited and said.
"Who do you think is most suitable to be the new successor?" Emperor Tai'an asked.
Prince Li He of Jin was so excited that he almost claimed it was him.
However, he held back and spoke with restraint.
"Naturally, the most capable person will occupy the position."
"Everything is up to Father Emperor to decide."
"Then let's wait and see. We'll have the ministers discuss it at the morning court tomorrow."
Emperor Tai'an, speaking wearily, raised his hand and waved.
He's not young anymore; worrying too much will only make him mentally exhausted.
However, Li Huai'an is at the perfect age, making him easy to teach.
The next day, the morning court session began.
The morning court session hadn't even started yet, but the atmosphere in the court was already a bit strange.
Shi Yu was still sleeping on the dog's back when Gua66's voice rang out.
【Yu Yu, Yu Yu, wake up, wake up!】
Get up and enjoy some melon seeds, the biggest ones!
Today's match is a fierce battle over who will become the crown prince; you definitely shouldn't miss it.
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