After a long time, the Great Xia Kingdom held a rare morning court session.
Ever since the emperor became seriously ill, his morning court sessions became very rare.
State affairs were usually handled by several high-ranking officials who would screen and select the relevant matters. Only important memorials with written suggestions on how to deal with them would be submitted to the Imperial Study, where the Emperor would approve the matter based on his physical condition.
This day was a rare occasion for His Majesty to personally attend the court.
It is said that he felt better when he got up early today, and perhaps he had not seen the court officials for a long time, so he took the initiative to ask to attend the morning court.
It was a rare opportunity for the emperor to attend a morning court session, so the ministers naturally put in their best efforts to report the important matters that had piled up on a daily basis to the emperor on the spot and ask for his immediate decision.
Today, the most discussed topic among the court officials was the issue of changing the crown prince.
The Right Prime Minister said, "After all, Crown Prince Xia Muyan has been missing for over three years, and His Majesty the Emperor is now ill. To prevent any unforeseen events and to prevent the instability of state affairs, it is recommended that His Majesty appoint a new Crown Prince as soon as possible."
Many people seconded the motion.
Some people even directly suggested that the third prince Xia Muyu was known for his kindness and wisdom, and had a good reputation among the people and the court, and suggested that the third prince be directly appointed as the crown prince.
The emperor sat upright on the dragon throne, his face haggard, but he looked at everyone in the hall patiently without saying a word.
After everyone had finished speaking, he coughed twice and slowly spoke, "Ahem, do all of you think so? Do you all want me to appoint the Third Prince as Crown Prince?"
"Yes," most of the people in the hall answered in unison.
Xia Muyu was also standing in the hall at this time, accepting the compliments from all directions with a smile on his face.
He felt that this time, his plan to become the crown prince should be a done deal.
His chest suddenly surged with excitement, and as soon as he closed his eyes, he seemed to see the dragon throne above him waving at him...
"I dare not agree with this!" When everyone was discussing, a loud and steady voice broke the balance in the hall.
The Left Prime Minister walked from the procession to the center of the hall, bowed to the emperor, and said, "I have always believed that Crown Prince Xia Muyan is the prince with the talent to govern the country. He is a rare heir with a broad mind.
He made no mistakes, and no one has confirmed his death, so why should we establish another one?"
In response to his remarks, some upright, selfless ministers who truly cared about the national economy and people's livelihood nodded in agreement, but said: "The prince is a rare heir to the throne, there is no doubt about that.
It's a pity that the Crown Prince has been missing for a long time. Now that we don't know whether he is dead or alive, it would be inappropriate to keep his position. After all, a country cannot be without a ruler for a day..."
"Who said you don't know whether I'm dead or alive?" After saying this, Xia Muyan, wearing a dark-colored cloak with a hat brim covering his face, walked slowly towards the main hall. When he reached the center of the hall, he lifted the dark-colored cloak, revealing his peerless and handsome face...
"I am not living well, am I?"
He seemed taller, stronger, and more imposing and majestic than he was three years ago!
"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, may you live a thousand years, a thousand years, a thousand thousand years." Everyone in the hall was shocked. Most of them had never imagined such a scene, so they had to kneel down and pay their respects.
Only a few people's facial expressions are different:
The Emperor and the Left Prime Minister stroked their gray beards, smiled, and nodded repeatedly, their faces filled with satisfaction.
Xia Muyu and General Bai (Bai Bingjing's father) obviously did not expect Xia Muyan to return to the court, and even appeared in the court without any harm or warning. They were all shocked.
Especially Xia Muyu, he was so scared as if he had seen a ghost, his whole body trembled and he felt a pain in his liver!
"Why? Three years ago, I was hunting in the mountains and happened to meet a high-ranking monk. Seeing my extraordinary spiritual roots, the monk invited me to stay for a few more days to learn Buddhism and play a few games of chess. In just such a short time, you're already so impatient that you're so eager to change the crown prince?"
"Is that so?" When the court officials heard that the prince had such an adventure, they naturally talked about it.
A few days in the mountains, a few years in the human world, everyone knows that this is the difference between the fairyland and the mortal world. He can even play chess with the fairies, so he must be the next emperor destined!
Xia Muyan seemed to know that Xia Muyu was worried at the moment. He suddenly turned his head and looked directly at him: "Third brother, I'm sorry for disturbing you!"
At this moment, Xia Muyu was gritting his teeth in hatred, but he didn't dare show it on his face. He had been a little afraid of the prince since he was a child. After all, the prince was much stronger than him in every aspect. If he relied on his personal strength alone, he would crush him in all aspects!
Fortunately, she has the support of her mother, and now, he also has the support of the Bai family!
But the prince did not.
Now, apart from his pitiful obsession with his seriously ill father, he has no other powerful background!
Thinking of this, Xia Muyu felt more confident. He straightened his back and said, "It's okay. My brother is lucky to have such an opportunity!"
"Thank you." Xia Muyan clasped his fists and, at the emperor's wave, walked to the emperor's side and stood behind the dragon throne.
The emperor took Xia Muyan's hand and said, "Great! My Yan'er is back. I am relieved!"
Then, he announced to everyone in the hall: "Now that the crown prince has returned safely, my dear ministers, there is no need to mention the matter of appointing a new crown prince.
I have been unwell recently, so all government affairs will be handed over to the Crown Prince. My dear ministers, please treat the Crown Prince as if he were me. You should simply follow his decisions without asking any questions. Do you understand?"
"We understand!" Everyone had different expressions, but they could only salute.
"Now that I understand, let's stop here today and adjourn the court!" said the emperor.
"Yes," everyone retreated respectfully!
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