Xie Qianzhong suddenly came over: "The Emperor wants me to come to the palace. He seems to be in a great hurry."
"The weasel's New Year's greeting to the chicken was not a good deed; perhaps it's just another trap we're about to fall into."
Without hesitation, Song Tangxue replied that even speaking of the Emperor in this way was an overstatement.
The emperor is not the same as before. Now, because of his advanced age, he is even more wary of those in high positions.
Xie Qianzhong's expression was unusually serious, and he spoke directly.
"Perhaps it's related to the issue of choosing an heir; now, the call for another prince is growing louder."
Empress He has been quite busy lately, but their efforts have finally paid off.
The imperial court is now almost divided into two factions, and the situation on the Crown Prince's side has deteriorated to the point of no return.
"Li Zhaoxian has done so many absurd things recently that even his behind-the-scenes advisors are at a loss, let alone helping others."
Song Tangxue began to analyze, adding that people die for wealth, and birds die for food.
Since the master I follow is so unreliable, I might as well switch to another one and quickly join him.
If it were me, I might make the same choice as them.
"You were right, so some of the Crown Prince's men have directly defected to Li Zhaoyun."
Xie Qianzhong spoke, but he was already preparing to leave after he finished speaking.
"However, the latter's departure has seriously affected the former's profits, so neither side is willing to accept it, and now they are fiercely competing."
"The Emperor summoned you this time to act as a peacemaker or to find a solution. In that case, you should go quickly."
Song Tangxue understood and urged Xie Qianzhong to leave as soon as possible.
Xie Qianzhong didn't say anything this time, but left directly, though he seemed quite anxious.
If this matter is not handled properly, the imperial court may become unstable.
After all, if these people are not focused on their work, the impact on the common people will only be greater.
Xie Qianzhong was only willing to help the emperor this time out of consideration for the people.
"You are aware of the current situation in the court. Many people believe that the Crown Prince is unworthy of his position. I wonder what the Prime Minister thinks?"
When the Emperor saw Xie Qianzhong approaching, he immediately spoke.
He was truly in a hurry, not even waiting for Xie Qianzhong to bow and greet him.
Xie Qianzhong naturally noticed this as well, but then said something.
"Naturally, those with ability occupy high positions."
Xie Qianzhong's words clearly showed his support for Li Zhaoyun; he was indeed more suitable than the current crown prince.
The Emperor was somewhat surprised: "I always thought you disliked him, and the Crown Prince felt the same way, so I won't make any statements this time."
This time, the emperor was very honest and directly expressed what he was thinking.
However, Xie Qianzhong calmly replied, "Your Majesty's words have indeed come true, but only in the former case. I am only fulfilling my duties in my position."
He was telling the emperor that as prime minister, he should handle these matters to benefit the people.
A good ruler can affect the livelihood of the people.
The emperor naturally understood this principle, but after hearing it this time, he seemed somewhat hesitant.
He stopped speaking and paced back and forth, as if deep in thought.
Xie Qianzhong wasn't in a hurry; he simply waited there.
The Emperor knew it was time for him to make his stance clear, at the very least to ensure Xie Qianzhong's trip was not in vain.
"It seems that the Crown Prince will be deposed sooner or later, but not in the near future. There are already spies from other countries in the court. We must be careful."
The Emperor is truly wise; he is considering the bigger picture.
Xie Qianzhong naturally wouldn't object to this; instead, he cupped his hands and said...
"I agree, but this matter must not be handled lightly, otherwise it will only destabilize the court..."
He hadn't even finished speaking when the Emperor began to speak with a headache.
"But seeing them keep fighting like this, I am not only extremely annoyed, but it will also have an impact on the court."
If the surrounding countries find out, it will be extremely embarrassing.
"There's no other way but to maximize profits."
Xie Qianzhong remained remarkably calm and explained with composure.
The emperor knew, of course, that this was the only way, so he sighed and said nothing more.
He approached the dragon throne, pondered for a moment, and then began to write.
It seems he has already prepared the abdication edict, and intends to change its contents.
Such plans must be made in advance, otherwise, if something unexpected happens later, the Crown Prince might take advantage of the situation.
Xie Qianzhong said nothing more, but watched the Emperor finish writing.
After the emperor finished writing this, he felt a great weight lifted off his shoulders.
"I have been troubled by this matter a lot these days, but now that it has finally settled down, I feel that it was nothing special."
The emperor suddenly understood, and after he finished speaking, he got up and paced around.
"Recently, I have done quite a few outrageous things. I hope you will not take offense."
"It is my duty to share the Emperor's burdens and relieve his difficulties."
Xie Qianzhong had been speaking very earnestly, but the Emperor sighed, stopped talking, and nodded.
I don't know what I was thinking, so I started talking.
"You may leave now; I need to calm down as well."
The person who is most distressed right now is the Emperor. He naturally did not want this day to come, after all, he had high hopes for the Crown Prince.
At the same time, the child was the child of his most beloved person, but now that it has turned out like this, the emperor can only feel heartbroken.
He also couldn't risk handing the throne over to the crown prince, as he would have no face to meet his ancestors.
"Then I shall step down."
"You've gone to a lot of trouble, newly married, to make a special trip for me."
After the emperor finished speaking, he looked at the chief eunuch beside him.
"Go to the storeroom and ask for a statue of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, to give a child, and hand it to the Prime Minister."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. However, the Crown Prince's residence had already sent one over, which was a gift from the Crown Princess."
Xie Qianzhong politely declined, saying that he already had one and therefore did not need another.
Moreover, he had his own ulterior motives; he deliberately brought up the Crown Princess to see the Emperor's reaction.
When the Emperor heard about Song Tangli, he simply said...
"It seems she's useless; she's bedridden again this time. I hope she can give birth safely and continue the royal line."
Judging from these words, it seems that the emperor has lost hope.
Xie Qianzhong naturally understood what this meant, but before he could speak, the Emperor waved his hand again and said.
"Alright, you may leave now. Now that we have one, I'll have them send some other things later."
"Then this humble subject will take his leave. Thank you, Your Majesty."
He left quickly, and just as he was about to exit the palace, Li Zhaoxian unexpectedly walked towards him.
Li Zhaoxian's complexion was not good; he looked like he hadn't rested well for several days.
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