None of the matters that should have been discussed were discussed; instead, Nalan Mingzhu, a high-ranking official in the court, was allowed to retire and return home.
The crown prince not only failed to realize his problem, but also felt elated. This feeling of having great power was really good, very good.
Faced with the pleas and appeals from the court officials, the Crown Prince was extremely impatient. He simply shouted "Dismiss the court!" and stood up to leave.
"Your Majesty, court is adjourned—"
Liang Jiugong stood next to the Crown Prince, and the moment the Crown Prince stood up, he uttered this sentence in a shrill voice.
That shout had a certain air about it, reminiscent of Emperor Kangxi's demeanor during his reign.
However, the familiar sound of the court adjourning filled the court officials with a sense of melancholy.
During the reign of Emperor Kangxi, court assemblies were frequent. However, each assembly was very short, and Kangxi always resolved issues relatively perfectly. Therefore, whenever Liang Jiugong announced "Court adjourned," the court officials felt a sense of relief and liberation.
But now, the Crown Prince still uses Liang Jiugong, but instead of solving any problems, he creates them.
It could even be said that the moment the crown prince ascended the throne, problems began to arise.
When other people ascend the throne, they all try to win over their brothers and unite them around them.
But after the crown prince ascended the throne, he first promoted his brothers to noble titles, and then he threw all of them to the border regions.
Even within the Qing Dynasty's territory, many monsters and murderers still roamed in remote and desolate places. How much more so in the border regions?
The princes were exiled to the border regions, ostensibly to defend the country and expand its territory. But in reality, without strength, it was all just empty talk.
Among the prince's brothers, the strongest was only at the Nascent Soul stage. Even if a prince at the Nascent Soul stage was equipped with a full set of magical artifacts and treasures, his true combat strength was only enough to fight a few moves against an ordinary Deity Transformation stage cultivator.
Once engaged in a life-or-death struggle with a cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage, all that can be guaranteed is that they can escape with their lives, nothing more.
Wanting to expand territory without a powerful Nascent Soul cultivator in charge is nothing but a pipe dream.
The Crown Prince is so narrow-minded and ignorant!
The nobles, civil and military officials who left the Forbidden City all felt the same way, believing that their future was uncertain if they were to serve under the Crown Prince.
In comparison, Songgotu felt it the most deeply.
He knew the Crown Prince best, and recalling the way the Crown Prince had looked at him before, Suo'etu began to reflect. And in this reflection, Suo'etu realized how utterly foolish he had been. The Crown Prince was no longer the Crown Prince, but the emperor, high above all others.
"Did they bring this on themselves?"
Upon returning to his residence, Songgotu locked himself in his study and refused to see anyone.
Such a sight of Suo'etu filled the entire prefecture with unease, as if a great calamity might befall them at any moment.
The people in the manor felt that disaster was imminent, and Suo'etu himself felt the same way. He locked himself in his study, trying to figure out how to get through this crisis.
During this period, his words and actions have been somewhat presumptuous. If the Crown Prince were a wise ruler, he would understand that everything he has done is for the Crown Prince's benefit. But now, the Crown Prince is clearly not a wise ruler, but rather a narrow-minded one.
worry!
Soetu was truly worried!
He racked his brains but couldn't come up with a suitable solution that satisfied both sides.
Nalan Mingzhu was expelled from the court by the Crown Prince, which also cut off the entire Yehenara clan's path to officialdom.
In doing so, Nalan Mingzhu was able to save himself and his clan.
Was he destined to follow in the footsteps of his old rival and be forced to distance himself from the court?
Suo'etu is in a dilemma!
...
Many people are also struggling with this!
After leaving the Qianqing Palace, Prince Yu, Fuquan, who was in charge of the Imperial Clan Court, discussed matters with Prince Gong, Prince Jian, and others before heading towards the Cining Palace.
The Crown Prince's actions were utterly perverse and reactionary.
For the sake of the Qing Dynasty's stability, Prince Yu had no choice but to report the matter to the Empress Dowager.
In this Qing Dynasty, only the Empress Dowager has the ability to turn the tide.
Unfortunately, Prince Yu did not get to see the Empress Dowager.
Just as she had stopped the Crown Prince, Granny Lian used the same excuse to stop Prince Yu as well.
"Granny Lian, it's extremely urgent!"
“Prince Yu, it’s not that this old servant is unwilling to inform you, but the Empress Dowager’s cultivation has truly reached its most critical moment. If she can cross this threshold, as long as Your Majesty does not ascend to heaven, our Great Qing will be able to dominate the world and have no rivals!”
Despite what Granny Lian said, Prince Yu was not moved much.
Even if the Empress Dowager had accomplished extraordinary feats, what good was it if the foundation of the Qing Dynasty was destroyed?
"Granny Lian, when will Her Majesty the Empress Dowager emerge from seclusion?"
"Well, this old servant isn't sure either. It could be as soon as a few days, or as long as it takes, I can't predict!"
Granny Lian sighed softly, without giving Prince Yu a clear answer.
"well……"
What else could Prince Yu say?
The Empress Dowager was, in name only, his legal mother.
With filial piety as the primary concern, Prince Yu would never force his way into the Empress Dowager's secluded retreat.
...
The town of Zichuan, the town lord's mansion.
The Fourth Prince stared intently at the Uriyangkhad kneeling before him, his expression one of utter shock.
The fact that the Uriyangkhai would choose to submit to him was something the Fourth Prince never expected. He had always thought that the Uriyangkhai would never be loyal to him.
"Uliangha, get up!"
The Fourth Prince remained silent for a long time before slowly speaking.
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Uriyangkha stood up and stood respectfully to the side.
Making this decision was a truly difficult one for the Uriyangkhai. Because making this decision meant that he had no way out.
"To be honest, I am quite surprised!"
The Fourth Prince looked at the standing Uriyangkhad and said, "I never imagined you would submit to me. Therefore, from the very first day I arrived here, I have been thinking about how to win you over!"
"It was this servant's fault for being ungrateful before. I beg Your Highness to forgive this servant's stubbornness!"
Uriyangkhad responded respectfully.
Since he has chosen to submit to and obey the Fourth Prince, he must strive to become the Fourth Prince's confidant.
Although Rong Xi's battle pet monster can devour the Heavenly Tribulation, if he doesn't demonstrate sufficient importance, why would the Fourth Prince expect his Fourth Consort to lend him a helping hand at crucial moments? And without the Fourth Consort's battle pet's assistance, it would be completely impossible for him to ascend to the Upper Realm.
"I cannot believe you immediately!"
Do you understand this?
Although it is commonly said that one should trust those one employs and not employ those one distrusts, this saying has certain prerequisites and is not applicable in all situations.
The case of the Uriyangkhai, who submitted and surrendered, is an exception.
Uriyangkhad must first prove his loyalty!
Then came the Fourth Prince's unwavering trust in his subordinates.
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