Chapter 2036 Imperial Uncle, the World is Now in My Hands (25)
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So, when His Majesty took out the prince's portrait, it meant that he specifically didn't want him?
How is he supposed to explain this to him?!
Or, how about we buy a couple of storybooks to appease the prince?
He remembered that a new book had recently been published called "The Regent Prince Has Entered the Imperial Study Again," which seemed to be purely a romance novel.
Okay, he'll go look for it on the street later.
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After that, Si Jin forbade Shen Linyuan from entering the Emperor's bedchamber again.
However, Si Jin's selection of concubines was suppressed by Shen Linyuan's joint memorial.
It was Duke Anguo who "showed consideration for the emperor" and would send a beautiful woman to fill the harem almost every year.
In three years, three people were sent away: two men and one woman.
However, apart from meeting them once when she entered the palace, Si Jin basically didn't see these three people during the three years that followed.
Because Shen Linyuan had gone mad for some unknown reason, he volunteered to become the emperor's tutor when the Duke of Anguo sent a beautiful woman to him in his first year.
Everyone in the palace saw it and received a respectful remark from Grand Tutor Shen.
When Si Jin ate, he had to accompany him; when he drank water, he had to accompany him; even when reviewing memorials, he would hold the little emperor on his lap and teach him to write by hand.
As time went on, more and more rumors circulated outside that Si Jin was a puppet emperor.
This morning at court, some dared to remonstrate directly on the grounds of rumors, saying that if the rumors circulating in the streets were not eliminated, it would be difficult to establish the emperor's majesty.
The remonstrating official thought that Si Jin, having been under control for so many years, must also hate Shen Linyuan.
As long as he submits a memorial, he will surely please the emperor.
Even if they can't get rid of this domineering regent, they can still leave a good impression on Si Jin.
With a bit of luck, one could even become a close advisor to the emperor and live a life of ease and comfort.
Si Jin simply sat upright on the dragon throne, propping his head up with one hand, and smiled as he swept his gaze over the silent, trembling courtiers: "Do you all think that the Regent has done something wrong?"
The officials remained silent; apart from the remonstrating official, no one dared to utter a single word.
Regardless of Shen Linyuan's merits and demerits, no one dares to provoke him just because of the military tally he holds.
Military power is a fundamental necessity that must be firmly held in one's hands in any era.
Over the years, Shen Linyuan has refused to relinquish power to the emperor, causing many court officials to be wary, timid, and afraid to speak out, making them opportunists.
Finally, in the silence, Si Jin spoke again.
The official who offered the remonstrance was severely punished with eighty strokes of the cane, dismissed from his post, and investigated.
When the court session ended, Cao Zhen, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, still couldn't figure it out.
He stepped down the stairs, quickened his pace to catch up with Duke Anguo, and asked in a low voice, "Lord Anguo, there are more and more people in the court who don't like Shen Linyuan."
"Before, His Majesty was still young, and no one dared to speak up. Now that His Majesty is so grown up, why are you still helping Shen Linyuan?"
"Are you used to it?" Duke Anguo and Cao Zhen got into the carriage together, and he replied in a low voice: "His Majesty lost his mother when he was young, and no one was kind to him. For the last three years, he was raised by Shen Linyuan. It's understandable that he would feel reluctant to part with her."
"What should we do then?" Cao Zhen asked anxiously. "My son has been in the palace for three years and is still just a servant. In this Great Xia Dynasty, it is rare for an emperor to dare to openly have a male favorite. My son was recommended by you and was the first to enter the palace. Logically speaking, he should be the best candidate for empress."
"But over the years, let alone being intimate with the Emperor, it has been extremely difficult to even see him. What can we do?"
“Yes, that’s the problem.” After being pointed out, Duke Anguo seemed to have figured out something, and the corners of his lips curled up into a smile.
"His Majesty protects Shen Linyuan because he trusts him. If someone else were to enter His Majesty's heart, wouldn't Shen Linyuan be no longer a suitable candidate?"
Once Shen Linyuan loses his military power, he can find a way to regain it.
At that time, he will be the regent who commands respect throughout the world.
He doesn't care who's emperor; all he wants is power!
With that in mind, a plan quietly formed in my heart.
Duke Anguo looked at Cao Zhen and smiled with confidence: "Tell your son to bathe and change his clothes, and prepare to serve you in bed later."
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