Minister of War Song Hao's eyes were full of admiration.
It seems he wasn't wrong about the person.
Unlike other princes, Prince Yu did not blindly obey the emperor.
He dared to speak up for military officers at his birthday banquet and point out the shortcomings of the imperial court.
This takes a lot of courage.
Song Hao, who had been somewhat hesitant, would now be a member of Prince Yu's camp after today.
Lin Mushen was completely surprised to find that not only was the fifth prince not disliked by the emperor, but he also received a large number of supporters.
The fifth brother really doesn't play by the rules.
Unexpectedly, Lin Muheng stole the spotlight from his long-planned birthday celebration.
Jiang Chuwei put away the medicine she had painstakingly prepared; she decided to save this highly nutritious and precious medicine for her own father.
The emperor's dark circles under his eyes were not suitable for strong tonics, as he was too weak to tolerate them.
Yao Ruolan's eyes never left Lin Muheng.
What should I do if I fall more and more in love with her the more I look at her?
We must find a way; she absolutely must marry Prince Yu.
Given her background, she was unwilling to be a concubine.
The only solution is to make Jiang Chuwei disappear.
She will only have a chance if Jiang Chuwei dies.
Yao Ruolan had never longed for Jiang Chuwei's death so fervently.
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After the birthday banquet, Emperor Rongsheng kept Prince Jin behind and inquired about some state affairs.
"I am getting old, and in the future this empire will need you brothers to manage it together. Do you have any strategies for governing the country?"
Prince Jin was overjoyed; his father had actually taken the initiative to inquire about state affairs.
Is this a signal that he's going to be reused?
He replied confidently, "I believe that we should prioritize the people, reduce taxes and levies, develop agriculture, and strengthen military power in order to make the country prosperous and strong."
Emperor Rongsheng gazed at Prince Jin for a long time.
Prince Jin spoke eloquently, indicating that he had been preparing for his succession.
The Prince of Jin belatedly realized that his father was testing him.
He was already sweating profusely.
I was careless. What my father fears most is having the throne taken away.
Prince Jin knelt down with a thud. "Father, I have no such intention! I only wish to do my part and offer advice to the country."
Emperor Rongsheng remained silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Get up. I know your loyalty. But remember, I will not tolerate any injustice in my eyes." With that, he turned and left, leaving Prince Jin standing there anxiously.
Prince Jin was acutely aware of his perilous situation and knew he had to be extra cautious to avoid bringing about his own demise. At the same time, he resolved to carefully examine his actions to see if they had aroused his father's suspicion. Within the deep palace walls, the struggle for power was endless, and a single misstep could lead to utter ruin.
Lin Mushen was frightened.
A few days later, at the morning court session, Prince Yu once again raised the issue of reforming the court.
This time, he was much better prepared, listing a series of evidence of civil officials abusing their power and military officers being resented.
Some ministers who had initially been hesitant began to express their agreement upon seeing this. The emperor, realizing that Prince Yu's proposal had the support of the majority of his ministers, finally relented and indicated that he would seriously consider the matter.
He was happy to get some exercise.
A large-scale political movement in the Daqing Dynasty has finally begun.
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