only……
Everything carries significant risks, and this matter was particularly risky for him—
Overall, the risks far outweigh the rewards!
If all goes well, he can indeed punish corrupt officials in Jiangnan and take the opportunity to consolidate his power.
If things don't go well, this life might... be gone.
Thinking of this, the Crown Prince's eyes darkened, his brows furrowed, and a look of worry flashed in his eyes.
He used to be fearless even with his broken body, but now...
Sheng Changfeng's large hand gently touched the woman's quilt, his slender fingers gleaming with a lustrous sheen, as if he were lingering over something, rubbing his fingers a couple of times.
What if he doesn't come back...
What should we do about Xi'er?
To be honest, Sheng Jin was a good person, both as an emperor and as a father.
Sheng Changfeng gradually recalled the time when he first came to the palace.
Perhaps because of his mother's early death, his memories of being five years old are particularly clear, at which time—
When he was still a little boy and didn't know what was going on, white banners were hung in the palace, and his mother lay quietly in the coffin, never to open her eyes again.
His father loathed him to the extreme, and even the servants, mindful of his father's mood, treated him harshly.
Although I don't dare to openly scold or beat him, I still call him "little jinx" all the time, and sometimes I bring him cold or spoiled food.
later……
He seemed to have caught a chill at night and eaten cold food; he vomited incessantly, developed a high fever, and almost died.
It was the Empress who brought him to the palace, and the Emperor ordered all the imperial physicians to treat him, successfully saving his life.
And so, he became the emperor and empress's adopted son.
Prince Shen acted as if he didn't have a son at all. Even when he later encountered him in the palace, the man turned his head away with disgust and refused to look at him again.
As a child, although he was highly valued by the emperor and empress, and could even be said to have been pampered and loved, he still lived cautiously in the palace.
Fortunately, the imperial physicians in the palace were highly skilled, and the best medicines were used. He was carefully cared for and finally grew up.
He originally thought he would spend his life like this, living a simple and ordinary life, doing his best to do what he could.
Unexpectedly, he met the love of his life, the person he could never let go of.
Xi'er...
If only my father hadn't been so bewitched and taken a liking to you!
Sheng Changfeng felt a pang of pain in his heart. He knew he was taking a risky move, and he knew exactly what he was doing!
but--
This is a step we absolutely must take!
Xi'er...
If I don't come back...
You must live well too.
Sheng Changfeng looked at the beautiful face in front of him, so beautiful that he dared not breathe, afraid that even his heavy breathing might disturb her.
He didn't look in the mirror, so he didn't know how much longing and reluctance he felt at that moment.
Sheng Changfeng also wanted to back out, but... he was the crown prince and should shoulder his responsibilities and be accountable to all the people of the world!
The officialdom in Jiangnan has always been corrupt; if he doesn't take this path, who will?
With the emperor residing in the central government and unable to personally travel to the south, the greedy officials have become emboldened, not only plundering the people's wealth but also daring to embezzle the court's disaster relief funds.
He must do this, and he must do it well, otherwise he is incompetent and unfit to be the crown prince.
Sheng Changfeng lowered his eyes slightly, sunlight streaming through the window and falling on his eyebrows and eyes, casting a faint shadow.
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