This move really caught everyone completely off guard!
Unfortunately, the Fifth Prince was ill and unable to attend.
His side of the forces immediately tensed up, breaking out in a cold sweat, unsure of what to do—the Fifth Prince wasn't present, so the name on the imperial edict naturally couldn't be his.
For a moment, everyone was a little confused.
This might be a case of shooting oneself in the foot.
Sure enough, the chief eunuch unfolded the imperial edict and read it aloud on the spot, revealing that the position of crown prince had actually fallen to the usually low-key seventh prince.
Jiang Yu's eyes flashed several times, indicating that his recent visit to the Empress had yielded results.
Pillow talk is indeed the most effective, especially in the current situation.
He stepped forward from the front of the line to express his gratitude, but the Marquis of Loyalty and Courage, the leader of the Fifth Prince's faction, quickly stepped out of the line.
"Your Majesty, you mustn't!"
He shouted, "Being the crown prince of a country is not a game. The seventh prince plays around and doesn't understand matters of state. How can he be capable of taking on this responsibility?"
The emperor narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze towards the Marquis of Zhongyong filled with coldness.
"Does the Marquis of Zhongyong think that I am old and blind?"
Marquis Zhongyong struggled to control his trembling and said, "That's not what I meant..." The other princes clearly had more ability to set an example for the country!
Prime Minister Gu took a few steps forward and respectfully bowed to the Emperor: "Your subject has something to say!"
The Emperor said, "My dear minister, please speak freely."
Prime Minister Gu looked at Marquis Zhongyong, then sneered: "Who is the Marquis referring to? The prince who killed his brother? The prince who angered his own father to the point of vomiting blood?"
Regardless of the current situation, since the emperor has already issued the imperial edict, he has already made his decision.
They will also stand up to suppress those restless hearts.
Marquis Zhongyong's face turned red and white after being rebuked by Prime Minister Gu's few words.
But he dared not say anything more.
Now, he can only place his hopes on the Fifth Prince.
He had just secretly sent someone to inform the Fifth Prince, and if he acted quickly, it might still be in time.
Thinking of this, he glanced at another person, as if to tell him to step forward and hold them off.
The emperor had already seen through their plan, and with a wave of his hand, he declared, "Anyone who dares to obstruct us will have their pillars baptized in blood today!"
"Let's see if your heads are harder, or its body!"
His gloomy gaze swept over the restless crowd, and he suddenly spoke: "You've all probably been quite relaxed lately, spending a lot of time at home with your families. I wonder if they'll get used to you attending court?"
This is a blatant threat!
But it is also the most useful.
The emperor was tired and didn't want to play games with them anymore.
If we really push him too far, we'll have no choice but to kill a few more people.
He's not quite old yet, and he can still keep those with ill intentions in check!
No one in the court dared to speak again, and they watched helplessly as the chief eunuch handed the imperial edict to Jiang Yu.
Some people have already gone out; they want to announce this to the world immediately.
The crown prince of Cang Kingdom has been chosen!
The Fifth Prince's men were filled with gloom.
Because they knew it was too late!
No one expected that this battle for the throne would come to an end so suddenly.
When the Fifth Prince rushed over, the entire court looked at him.
Some people gloated, while others were filled with fear and anxiety.
Most remained silent.
His heart pounded as he stared at the tall figure standing at the front, his teeth clenched in fury.
But now he cannot express any dissatisfaction.
Just as he was about to say something, the chief eunuch beside the emperor spoke up again.
"Fifth Prince, receive the imperial decree!"
A look of surprise and doubt flashed across the Fifth Prince's face.
The emperor actually knew he was coming, and had even drafted an imperial edict for him!
That's a brilliant tactic!
Looking at the assembled civil and military officials, he had no choice but to step forward and kneel to receive the imperial decree.
"The Fifth Prince is of advanced age and no longer fit to reside within the imperial city. Therefore, he is hereby granted the title of Prince of Music and ordered to proceed to his fiefdom, Music City, within seven days! This is the imperial decree!"
The Fifth Prince felt a surge of hatred, yet he had no choice but to thank His Majesty.
But he soon started coughing again: "Your Majesty, I am unwell and ask that you grant me permission to depart in a few days."
Those who were part of the Fifth Prince's group immediately stepped forward and loudly pleaded for his life.
The emperor was quite helpless as a large number of people knelt down.
He finally waved his hand, agreeing.
When the news reached the Gu residence, Wei Wei was selecting fabrics with her aunt.
Seven days from now will be her big day, and everyone will be immediately informed that her youngest daughter will become the legitimate young mistress of the Gu family.
The two chuckled softly, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
Then Xiaoyue rushed in.
"Miss! I heard from Brother Leng that rumors have spread that the Emperor has appointed a Crown Prince!"
Wei Wei immediately looked up and asked, "How did the message get out?"
Looking at her calm expression, Xiaoyue rolled her eyes and asked, "Aren't you worried?"
Wei Wei couldn't help but laugh at her mischievous appearance: "What's there for me to be in such a hurry for?"
"What's done is done, there's no use in worrying."
If it doesn't meet your expectations, then try again.
Little Yue'er stuck out her tongue, unable to contain her smile any longer: "It's the Seventh Prince!"
"The Seventh Prince has been chosen as the Crown Prince!"
This is really great news.
Wei Wei couldn't hide the smile on her face.
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