Chapter 2102 Agreement to give up the position of crown prince!
Nan Yan also looked at her.
Her gaze was solemn and heavy, and after a long moment, she asked, "Does the Empress think that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei is qualified to inherit the throne?"
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Xu Miaoyin took another deep breath.
She had obviously anticipated this question and had even prepared for it for a long time.
However, she did not answer immediately.
Nan Yan looked at her frowning face, hesitant to speak, and smiled faintly, saying, "Actually, I asked too much."
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"Your Majesty has planned so painstakingly for His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei, so she must have an answer in mind."
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"But something has happened now, causing Her Majesty to begin to doubt whether her answer is correct, and whether the future of the Great Yan Dynasty should be handed over to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei."
Xu Miaoyin looked up at her and said, "What do you want to say?"
Nan Yan said calmly, "Your Majesty is well aware of the Prince of Wei's gentle and compassionate nature, so after this incident, she immediately ordered His Highness to reflect on his mistakes behind closed doors. This was certainly a good thing, but now, this has become an excuse for His Highness to evade responsibility."
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"Until now, he has not left Chengqian Palace."
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"Until now, he has not dared to see the emperor."
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"Until now, he has not dared to face up to what he has done."
Having said that, Nan Yan's expression also became solemn.
She looked at Xu Miaoyin and said meaningfully, "Does the Empress really think that such an irresponsible prince can be made the crown prince, or even the future emperor? Can she hand over this vast country and its people to him?"
At this moment, Xu Miaoyin's eyes were also confused.
She looked left and right, as if trying to see something to give her some courage, but in this familiar temple, there was nothing that made her feel she could rely on.
The people she can rely on most are her husband and her children.
But her husband, he can't just be her support, he is also the support of the people of the world.
And this child...
She never felt that she could rely on him.
The imperial concubine was right. This child was too kind and cowardly. If he was just gentle in nature, it wouldn't be a shortcoming. But if he was so cowardly when faced with major issues, and didn't even have the courage to admit his mistakes and face his father, then how could such a person inherit the throne?
Not to mention inheriting the throne, just letting him be in charge of a small government office is worrying.
Wisdom and strength are naturally the basis for walking in the world.
But courage and responsibility are the most indispensable things for a man. Without them, it is impossible to accomplish great things.
So, when Nan Yan asked these questions, she could clearly answer and make excuses, but she couldn't say a word.
Her upbringing and cultivation also made it impossible for her to deceive herself about such things.
After a long silence, Xu Miaoyin looked up at Nan Yan and said with a complicated expression: "So, you still want to, want to give birth to your child——"
She didn't finish her words.
I don't want to, and I'm unwilling to.
It was as if he was worried that once he said it, it would become a prophecy and could not be changed.
Nan Yan herself also frowned. She looked at Xu Miaoyin solemnly. After a while, she said softly, "I haven't made up my mind yet."
Xu Miaoyin's breathing paused again.
Haven’t thought about it yet?
What do you mean, haven’t thought it through?
Meeting Xu Miaoyin's puzzled gaze, Nan Yan smiled wryly and said, "I understand, Your Majesty, you must think I'm avoiding the important issues, or even talking nonsense. But, I really haven't made up my mind yet."
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"I know full well that appointing the most virtuous and the eldest son has been the rule for appointing a crown prince since ancient times. If this rule is not followed, not only will the ministers disapprove, but it will also have a negative impact on the people."
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"This time, the Empress and I have both understood the power of rumors, or rather, the power of public opinion. Every action of those in power will affect the words and actions of the people below. To ensure the stability of the country, we must act according to the rules."
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"If the Emperor really breaks the rules when it comes to appointing a crown prince, I'm afraid it will have consequences for the Emperor."
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"The Crown Prince is the foundation of the country. Although I am not very knowledgeable, I know that the foundation of the country cannot be shaken. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei is the most appropriate and most capable person to stabilize the people's hearts."
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"In fact, for so long, I have had such expectations of him."
Hearing her say this, Xu Miaoyin's heart suddenly ached and her throat choked.
She said: "Nan Yan..."
She is not heartless, how could she not see it?
Nan Yan had been taking good care of Zhu Chengxuan since she was a female official in Shangbao. It was also because of her that Zhu Feng changed his previous disgusted attitude towards his son.
Because of this, Xu Miaoyin reciprocated the favor and doted on Xinping very much.
Nan Yan, however, added more emphasis and said solemnly, "But the King of Wei's actions this time are truly disappointing."
As she spoke, she looked at Xu Miaoyin.
"It's not difficult for Her Majesty to see that the Emperor had a purpose in closing Chengqian Palace."
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"Your Majesty knows the Emperor's character better than I do. He has been engaged in wars for years and is decisive in killing. His prejudice against His Highness the Prince of Wei is precisely because His Highness is too kind and cowardly. This incident has only exposed even more flaws in His Highness's character."
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"Your Majesty is also disappointed with King Wei."
Finally hearing these words, the uneasy shadow that had been lingering in my heart for many days finally became a reality.
Xu Miaoyin's body softened and she collapsed on the couch.
She shook her head and said, "How could I not know?"
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"But what else can I say to him?"
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"How else can I help him?"
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"He is almost losing his father's patience. If that day comes, I, this palace, will be powerless to stop him."
Nan Yan said, "This is what I came here to tell you today."
Xu Miaoyin looked up at her.
At this moment, because the thing she was most afraid to face was revealed by Nan Yan, her whole body became much softer, her face became sallow, and her illness became more serious. She looked as if she had aged several years in an instant.
Seeing her like this, Nan Yan felt very sorry.
But she could only grit her teeth and harden her heart and said, "I will make a promise with the Queen."
"What agreement?"
Nan Yan looked at her, one hand touching her bulging belly, and said, "If His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei can come out of Chengqian Palace on his own before this matter is resolved, then I will give up the throne of Crown Prince on behalf of this child and support his brother, so as to establish the virtuous and eldest son and stabilize the government!"
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