Chapter 170 Remediation
The crown prince is now afraid too.
If the Empress Dowager knows this, then the Emperor must know it too.
No one could have imagined how powerful the people under the Emperor's command were.
He's starting to regret it now.
If I had sent my cousin away first or found another way to get him to Beijing first, perhaps none of this would have happened.
But back then, I was holding a grudge, feeling that the Xu family was meddling too much.
"Mother, you can't abandon your son! He's your only child!" the Crown Prince said anxiously.
Empress Xu looked at the Crown Prince kneeling on the ground, and she didn't know what to feel.
Yes, this is his only son.
Even if I had a choice, I wouldn't put all my hopes on this one person.
The crown prince is not only my hope, but also the hope of the Xu family.
Having been in the position of crown prince for so many years, there is no way out.
If the King of Qin were to ascend the throne, the Crown Prince might be imprisoned but spared his life.
But the Xu family might suffer the same fate as the Marquis of Ping'an...
Thinking of this, Empress Xu had no choice but to force herself to calm down.
The crown prince must ascend to that position...
"Then can you do as I say?" Empress Xu asked.
The crown prince was taken aback, but felt a little relieved.
Since the Empress Dowager has said so, there must be a way.
"Mother, whatever you say, I will do it."
Empress Xu nodded, then gestured for the Crown Prince to stand up.
"You should go to the Hall of Diligent Governance to see your father in the afternoon when he is not too busy."
Tell your father everything about these things.
Remember, don't shirk responsibility, and don't drag your grandfather into it.
"It was all your own idea, you know?" Empress Xu said solemnly.
The crown prince was stunned...
"Mother, isn't this... courting death?"
"Will Father... depose me in a fit of anger?" the Crown Prince asked anxiously.
Empress Xu shook her head with a cold smile.
"Cripple you? If you're crippled, who else can stand in front and fight the Zheng family?"
Your father won't depose you, at least not before the Zheng family falls.
Didn't you say that those who sit in that position are all lonely and ruthless?
"That just so happens that your father was that kind of person."
"Mother, are you sure about this?" The Crown Prince was still a little worried.
"Of course I'm sure. I've been with him for 25 years. How could I not know what kind of person he is?"
He will get angry, he might fly into a rage, and he might point his finger at you and yell at you.
But it was definitely not because he felt sorry for the crown prince being killed.
He's angry simply because your actions exceeded his expectations and surprised him.
He doesn't care about anyone except his own son.
"So, your mistake was doing these things behind his back," Empress Xu said slowly.
The crown prince was taken aback.
What the Empress Dowager said seems to make a lot of sense.
The death of a subject's child is nothing to the emperor; he might not be that heartbroken.
Consort Xian was his most favored concubine. Even though the Emperor knew the Zheng family was behind it all, he still let it slide...
Thinking about it this way, the crown prince also felt that things weren't so serious after all.
"But you must remember that you must be able to cry and express what you were thinking at the time."
The more you speak your mind, the more at ease your father will feel.
At the same time, you should also tell your father that you are not worthy of the position and do not deserve to sit in it.
"Please ask your father to depose you from your position as crown prince. You only want to be a wealthy and idle prince," Empress Xu continued.
The crown prince then understood that this was a strategic retreat.
The King of Qin is now renowned, how could the Emperor possibly depose the Crown Prince at this critical juncture!
"Mother, then...I went there?" the Crown Prince said with difficulty.
Empress Xu waved her hand, signaling the Crown Prince to leave.
The crown prince straightened his clothes, took a deep breath, and turned to walk out of the palace.
"Your Highness..." Empress Xu suddenly called out to the Crown Prince.
"Mother, is there anything else you need to say?" the Crown Prince asked quickly.
Empress Xu closed her eyes briefly before saying, "Your father is a very shrewd man. Don't try to test his intentions."
Also, don't involve people you don't care about.
You've already left a bad impression on your father; don't add the label of an ingrate.
The crown prince blushed; he knew perfectly well what Empress Xu was talking about.
It's simply a matter of not getting involved with Prime Minister Xu.
"Your grandfather did everything for you. If it weren't for you, the Xu family..."
Forget it, figure it out yourself! Go on!
"The longer you delay, the angrier your father will become." After saying this, Empress Xu stopped looking at the Crown Prince and turned to enter the inner room.
The Crown Prince then bowed deeply to Empress Xu before heading towards the Hall of Diligent Governance.
After the Crown Prince left, Empress Xu changed into a simple and plain outfit.
She should go and apologize to Emperor Xiao Jing after the Crown Prince comes out!
After all, the greatest responsibility for failing to properly educate the crown prince lies with her, the empress.
In the imperial harem, every step is fraught with difficulty; one wrong move and you're in hell...
The Crown Prince spent the entire afternoon in the Hall of Diligent Governance.
When the Crown Prince went in, Emperor Xiao Jing sent everyone away.
However, when the Crown Prince came out, he came out with Emperor Xiao Jing.
The crown prince's eyes were red, and Emperor Xiao Jing patted his shoulder with rare tenderness.
"Focus on handling government affairs and don't overthink things."
Also, the Crown Princess should take good care of her health. I will have the Imperial Hospital send some good medicine to her.
She's had a tough time; Your Highness must be understanding.
After saying that, he went to the Empress's palace.
That evening, Emperor Xiao Jing not only dined at the Empress's palace, but also stayed there.
Seeing this, those who had been gossiping quieted down.
The Crown Prince remains favored and his position is still secure.
However, the King of Qin seems to be more capable than before.
Otherwise, why would the imperial family allow the King of Qin to handle the affairs of the Ministry of War?
Shangguan Jin had no idea that such a scene of "bearing thorns to apologize" had unfolded in the palace.
She was on the estate with the children and the seventh prince, watching the farmers work in the fields!
"Aunt, the rains have been good this year, and the crops are growing well. We're sure to have a good harvest."
"That way everyone can have enough to eat." The Seventh Prince said with a smile, looking at the busy farmers.
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