Chapter 444: Desire
In the study of Prince Su's mansion in the capital.
Prince Su Xuan Zhuo stared at Xuan Shaoqing in astonishment: "Qing'er, when did you find out about this?"
"Eight years ago." Xuan Shaoqing pursed his lips and said.
Xuan Ting sighed deeply upon hearing this: "You...how did you know?"
It was obvious that this matter was hidden very well, and those palace servants who knew about it at that time could no longer speak. He thought that Xuan Shaoqing would never know about this matter in his life. He knew Emperor Wen of Qi best. He was extremely selfish and cold-hearted. If this matter was disclosed, he was sure that Emperor Wen of Qi would definitely want to kill Xuan Shaoqing, and it might even bring disaster to the entire Prince Su's Mansion. Even the Queen would not be well off.
Xuan Shaoqing smiled faintly and said, "Even a passing goose leaves traces. No matter how meticulous one is, there will always be omissions. Anyway, I already know about this matter. As for how I know it, it doesn't matter."
Xuan Ting sighed, no wonder!
No wonder this child, who is both talented in civil and military affairs, has never been willing to serve as an official in the court. He thought that this child was born with an interest in business, but it turned out that he had known the whole story for a long time.
But, that's not right.
Xuan Ting frowned: "Qing'er, since you knew this, why did you accept the position of General Fubian?"
"I have my considerations." Xuan Shaoqing certainly would not say what he really thought.
"Oh, never mind." Xuan Ting sighed, "You're grown up now, and you have your own ideas. I won't restrict you. But why did you come back from the border to tell me this?"
Thinking that Emperor Wen of Qi was still being held hostage and the court was in chaos, an idea suddenly popped up in Xuan Ting's mind.
Xuan Shaoqing looked at Xuan Ting, lowered his head and smiled: "Haven't you guessed it already?"
It would have been fine if I hadn't told Xuan Tuo about it before, but now that I have, Xuan Shaoqing doesn't know how to address Xuan Tuo for a moment.
After all, he has called him father for more than 20 years. If he were to suddenly change to calling him grandpa, not only him, I'm afraid even Xuan Ting would not be able to adapt.
Xuan Ting's eyes widened: "Qing'er, are you really...really planning to fight for that position?"
"Yes." Xuan Shaoqing lowered his eyes slightly and said softly.
Xuan Ting sighed: "Qing'er, that is your biological brother."
"I know." Xuan Shaoqing nodded.
"So, have you made up your mind to compete with your biological brother for that position?"
"yes."
"You know, there's a good chance you won't be able to win against him."
“How do you know if you don’t try?”
Xuan Tuo sighed deeply. If it came to feelings, he was naturally closer to Xuan Shaoqing. After all, this was the child he had raised for more than twenty years. However, he also loved Xuanyuan Xiao. Deep down, he didn't want to see these two brothers killing each other for that position.
There was only one throne, and if one of them took it, would the other be willing? Especially Xuanyuan Che, now the crown prince. If Xuan Shaoqing really took that position, he would probably be upset. The two brothers, who had originally had a relatively harmonious relationship, would probably be completely at odds from then on. Besides, he really had no confidence in Xuan Shaoqing's chances of winning that position.
"Qing'er, Xiao'er is the crown prince now, and he has many people supporting him. You have never entered the court before. Even if you reveal your background, it is still unknown how many people will be willing to support you. In this case, I am afraid you cannot compete with Xiao'er. If you fail to compete with Xiao'er, have you thought about the consequences?" Xuan Ting expressed his concerns.
"I'm determined to take this position." Xuan Shaoqing didn't say much, but said firmly, "Don't worry, both the Yuan and Huo families will support me."
"You..." Xuan Ting was completely shocked this time: "You told them all?"
"right."
"Did they agree too?"
"yes."
Xuan Zhuo sighed. He knew very well that the Yuan and Huo families now controlled the Jingxi camp, and more than two-thirds of the military forces in the capital were in their hands. As for the border... I'm afraid Qing'er has also made arrangements. If the Yuan and Huo families insisted on attacking the city, the court would not be able to resist at all. With the support of the Yuan and Huo families, Xuan Shaoqing had a great chance of winning.
"Never mind, this is fine." Xuan Ting said, "If they agree, at least the throne will remain in the hands of the Xuanyuan family."
In this way, his daughter and grandson would not be demoted or reprimanded. Besides, if you really want to talk about it, Xuan Shaoqing is the legitimate heir, so the throne should have been his.
"No, if I get that position, the throne will belong to the Xuan family." Xuan Shaoqing said firmly.
Xuan Ting looked at Xuan Shaoqing and asked, "You won't forgive your father?"
"Should I forgive him?"
Xuan Zhuo fell silent. Back then, Emperor Wen of Qi had no affection for Xuan Shaoqing at all. Xuan Shaoqing refused to forgive, and no one could say anything.
Some people and some things are truly unforgivable.
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