Chapter 267: Crown Prince
At the same time, in the imperial study.
Shen Jiasui stood quietly at the door of the side hall, his eyes fixed on the straight palace road in the distance. The surrounding area was the inky dark night.
She didn't know how long she had been standing there until a little light appeared in the endless darkness, like a lone star in the dark night, small but eye-catching.
Shen Jiasui subconsciously held onto the door frame beside him and looked quickly. It turned out that there was a person holding a lantern, walking towards this side.
As she got closer, she finally saw the person clearly.
His face was pale, as if he had experienced a lot of fatigue and hardship. The flickering candlelight reflected on his bloodstained light clothes, which were full of messy marks.
But he was still as tall as a bamboo, and his disheveled look could not diminish his elegance in the slightest.
Looking at the familiar and pitiful figure in front of him, Shen Jiasui felt his heart suddenly ache, and the sour emotion surged up uncontrollably, almost bursting out.
She could no longer hold back, so she quickly lifted up her skirt and walked quickly towards the man, her steps hurried and flustered.
Jiang Xun walked alone on the palace road. The surroundings were so quiet that only the sound of his footsteps could be heard.
Every step he took seemed to be filled with heavy fatigue, and darkness followed him like a shadow, as if it would swallow him up at any time.
Until the bright imperial study came into view, and then, the long-cherished Sui Sui ran towards him.
Jiang Xun's hand holding the lantern began to tremble slightly unconsciously.
The imperial study was illuminated by candlelight, and Sui Sui came towards him in this brilliant light, with even her hair having a soft golden edge.
A long-lost sense of security was like a warm current in spring, washing away all the tiredness and bitterness and pouring into his almost numb heart.
Shen Jiasui stood in front of Jiang Xun and stood with him in the candlelight in the dark night.
Like flowers and leaves reuniting after a storm, they snuggled up to the only ray of light and warmed each other.
"Ah Xun."
Shen Jiasui raised his head and called him softly, his voice choked with sobs.
Jiang Xun just stared at Shen Jiasui with passion and concentration, and warmth suddenly welled up in his eyes.
"Sui Sui, I miss you so much."
Jiang Xun spoke in a hoarse voice, revealing an indescribable attachment and dependence.
As long as Suisui is there, even the darkness... seems to become gentle.
Shen Jiasui led Jiang Xun into the side hall and told him what happened afterwards.
When Jiang Xun learned that Shen Jiasui had suggested that the Crown Princess must invite Prince Rong, his eyes suddenly lit up and he couldn't help but sigh:
"With Sui Sui around, there's really no need for me."
After the teacher drank the medicine, his pulse finally stabilized. He thought about it over and over again, and finally couldn't let go of this place. He estimated that the time was about right, so he rushed here from the imperial prison.
He was originally worried that there would be twists and turns in the end, but he didn't expect that Suisui had already agreed with him.
In fact, there is no other candidate for the position of crown prince, but with Prince Rong around, things will definitely be twice as effective with half the effort.
"Sui Sui, I still have to go and take a look."
Jiang Xun held Shen Jiasui's hand tightly and spoke in a gentle voice.
Upon hearing this, Shen Jiasui looked Jiang Xun up and down, and couldn't help but raise his lips, "Are you going to wear this to the Yangxin Palace?"
Jiang Xun glanced at his filthy clothes and was startled, "This..."
Shen Jiasui pulled Jiang Xun behind the screen and said with a smile, "After I knew that the teacher was fine, you, Xun, would definitely come here. But now that all the ministers are here, how can my handsome and extraordinary husband be in such a mess?"
"Come, I have already asked the Crown Princess for a set of clean clothes."
Seeing that Shen Jiasui had considered everything carefully, Jiang Xun couldn't help but smile and obediently went to change his clothes.
When he came out after packing up, he saw Shen Jiasui staring at the candlelight in a daze.
His heart tightened a little, and he immediately went over to meet him. Shen Jiasui turned around when he heard the footsteps.
She looked Jiang Xun up and down, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke:
"Ah Xun, actually this dress belongs to... His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. I have carefully examined it. It is not of a specific style or specification, and the patterns are all common. It is not out of line for you to wear it."
Jiang Xun paused, and Shen Jiasui continued:
"I was in a hurry just now, so the Crown Princess asked me if His Highness's new clothes were okay."
"I thought, Axun, you would be willing to wear this dress to see His Majesty, so I agreed without permission..."
After a brief moment of surprise, Jiang Xun slowly lowered his eyebrows, and when he looked up again, there was a look of reminiscence in his expression.
"Sui Sui, in fact, your Highness often wore my clothes back then."
Shen Jiasui was shocked when he heard this, but Jiang Xun explained softly, "His Highness always envies me. He says I am free, a bird in the sky, while he is a bird in a cage."
"In his spare time, he always went to the Lin residence to look for me, and then he couldn't wait to take off the prince's brocade clothes, put on my clothes, sit on the ground, and talk about everything."
"The Crown Princess has come with you a few times, and has seen how casual... yet comfortable your Highness is."
"Sui Sui, you are right."
Jiang Xun lowered his eyes to look at the clothes on his body, and a kind of determination seemed to flash in his eyes. He whispered:
"I am willing to wear His Highness's clothes and go see His Majesty again for him, and say those words on his behalf that he dared not say until his death in order to protect the Crown Princess and Ye'er."
Jiang Xun picked up the lantern again and walked into the dark palace corridor.
When he looked back halfway, he saw Shen Jiasui standing there, watching him leave.
He suddenly felt contented and walked towards the Yangxin Palace with a completely different mood from when he came.
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At this time, in the Yangxin Palace.
When Emperor Sheng heard Prince Rong mention Crown Prince Xianhuai without any warning, his eyes, which had been wandering around, suddenly fixed and he suddenly fell silent.
Prince Rong sneered in his heart when he saw this, and continued:
"Your Highness the Crown Prince has been extremely intelligent since childhood, and he cares about the people of the world. He is well versed in classics, history, and statecraft."
"He is a humble and gentle person, respectful to the wise and humble. Who in the court doesn't praise and admire him?"
"In the end...God is jealous of talented people!"
Prince Rong suddenly raised his voice, and emphasized the word "天" so much that Emperor Sheng's pupils shrank instantly.
It was well known that Ji'er died of illness that year!
What is the third brother going to do? Don’t even think about it… Don’t even think about ruining his reputation while he’s unable to speak!
Emperor Sheng harbored a lot of evil in his heart and felt extremely guilty, so he assumed the worst possible malice towards Prince Rong.
Unexpectedly, Prince Rong changed the subject, looked at Zhao Yuanye in front of the couch, and softened his voice:
"My Lords, we are all blessed by the Holy Spirit and honored to serve in the court. We should devote all our energy to the stability of the country and the well-being of the people of our dynasty."
"Right now, the matter of establishing a crown prince is of vital importance to the country and cannot be delayed."
"You have just seen it with your own eyes. Although His Royal Highness is young, he is extremely intelligent and calm. He handles all matters in a proper manner and speaks clearly and logically. His every move shows the demeanor of Crown Prince Xianhuai in his youth, and he also has the aura of a wise ruler."
"This king believes that at this critical moment, if we can work together to elect His Royal Highness the Grandson as the crown prince, it will truly lay a solid foundation for our dynasty's century-old foundation."
"In the future, when the historians write the truth, your contributions today in supporting the wise and capable and taking the overall situation into consideration will surely be engraved in the annals of history, praised by future generations, and passed down through the ages!"
"What do you think?"
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