"You really don't understand the kind of person the current emperor is. Don't be fooled by his gentle appearance, his methods are extremely decisive. If you really want to recognize your relationship, this prince will not stop you. Don't look for me if you lose your life."
Sheng Mingyu's tone was cold. Shangguan An shuddered and turned pale when he heard it.
"Can……"
He was still struggling. He couldn't bear to give up such a good opportunity.
"You mean to say that with the jade pendant and your identity, you will definitely not let His Majesty kill you? But if His Majesty really has you in his heart, why hasn't he set foot in Jiangnan for so many years? Why hasn't he searched for you and your mother? The authenticity of your jade pendant is still unknown."
No need to guess, Sheng Mingyu knew what he was thinking.
Gu Yunni sat aside and watched the show without expressing any opinion.
When it comes to understanding His Majesty, Sheng Mingyu is the best.
"Okay! I promise."
Shangguan An thought for a while and finally nodded in agreement.
Later, he could not wait to put forward the conditions. He had been strategizing in Jiangnan for so many years and was not a stupid person.
"As long as the time is right, I will definitely acknowledge my relatives immediately. No matter how you try to stop me, I will not listen. You must do your utmost to help me ascend the throne, and I will not treat you unfairly."
Sheng Mingyu nodded, without taking the words to heart, and waved his hand to send the man away.
When the front hall became quiet, the two sat together and started complaining.
"Why do I feel that he is a little stupid? It's very different from when he was in Jiangnan. Do you think those things he did in Jiangnan were really what he wanted to do?" Gu Yunni looked puzzled.
Her suspicion was justified. At that time in Jiangnan, this man was the one who had fooled them around.
Now that he has come to Kyoto, he is so humble and submissive in everything, which is puzzling.
"He did do those things in Jiangnan, but that's his territory, he's familiar with it. He's unfamiliar with Kyoto, so he naturally won't let go. There's no doubt about it."
Sheng Mingyu's tone was gentle.
He had suspected this problem before, and only after having someone investigate did he find out what was going on.
"His mother is a remarkable woman. She arranged everything for him, but forgot to arrange a route for him to Kyoto. She also never anticipated that this prince would show up along the way. I am the exception."
Gu Yunni thought about it and realized that this was the only reason that made sense.
"Alright, you've had a tiring day today. Go back and rest quickly. You still have to attend the morning court tomorrow, right? This is your first morning court since returning to Kyoto, so be careful."
In the blink of an eye, it was the next day.
As Sheng Mingyu walked to the steps outside the hall, he saw many ministers gathered in front of him.
As soon as he spoke, everyone gathered around him.
There are definitely people from the Second Prince's faction and the Prime Minister's faction here.
They all smiled flatteringly, as if they had forgotten how much they hated Sheng Mingyu a few days ago.
Although Sheng Mingyu was confused, he resisted the urge to ask, his expression still cold.
"Your Highness, why are you here for the morning court so soon? I heard you were exhausted in Jiangnan. It wouldn't hurt to rest for a few days. In the past, people who went to Jiangnan to treat floods would also rest for a few days after returning."
"Yes, but I heard that His Royal Highness always takes the important affairs of the court to heart. It is normal for you to do this. Just take care of your health."
Everyone was praising him one after another.
He raised his eyebrows, very curious.
"What are you all doing surrounding the prince? You're here for the morning court, not to make his friends, and you're not afraid that the emperor will get angry if he finds out."
"Tsk! I thought you gentlemen were so strong-willed, but seeing the Crown Prince in favor, you can't help but push him up. It turns out you're not that great."
The second prince and the third prince came over together and saw everyone surrounding Sheng Mingyu, and anger flashed in their eyes.
The second prince, in particular, almost came up and pointed at these people and cursed them.
The ministers were startled by the sudden appearance of the person, and when they saw who it was, they quickly shrank their heads and rolled to the side.
He put away his smile and kept his distance from Sheng Mingyu.
"I pay my respects to the Third and Second Princes. Your Highnesses, what a coincidence! How did you both come to court together?"
Sheng Mingyu did not get inflated by the incident just now and bowed politely.
The second prince's complexion finally looked much better.
"Your Highness is too polite. I happened to run into my third brother when I was leaving the palace, so we came together. We're both going to court anyway, so it doesn't matter who we go with."
"Yes, the Second Prince is right. If I meet you, I will definitely go with you."
The Second Prince answered casually, his attitude somewhat stiff.
Hearing Sheng Mingyu's words of praise for him made him much more tolerant.
The third prince just made a snort and turned away, unwilling to look at the two of them.
One is a flatterer and the other is shameless. It's really disgusting.
"Look, my third brother has a bad temper. Your Highness, please don't mind."
The second prince shook his head and laughed, and did not forget to discredit the third prince.
"Of course not."
Sheng Mingyu didn't want to hear this and responded perfunctorily.
"Your Highness, do you know why those court officials treated you so well just now, even treating you like a prince?"
The two were chatting about family matters when the second prince abruptly changed the subject.
Sheng Mingyu raised his eyebrows, thinking that the main event was finally about to begin.
"I don't know, does the Second Prince know? Can you tell me?" Sheng Mingyu looked puzzled.
The Second Prince smiled narrowly, "Of course it's because of the care that father has shown you. I heard you went to see the Imperial Concubine and even dined with father? Even we, the prince, can't gain the Imperial Concubine's favor. His Highness the Crown Prince is truly capable."
His tone was bad and there was obvious temptation in it.
Sheng Mingyu smiled slightly and was not nervous.
"Your Highness has indeed taken good care of me, but it's only because I haven't been favored at home since I was a child. If the Second Prince hadn't had his mother's love since he was a child, I believe Your Highness would also like him very much."
Sheng Mingyu deliberately made herself sound pitiful, which made the Second Prince reluctant to take it to heart.
They are in the same boat, and it would be unreasonable for them to keep causing trouble.
"It's my fault for reminding His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of sad memories."
The two exchanged a few more pleasantries, and as they saw that there were fewer and fewer ministers around, they walked into the hall together.
Not long after, the emperor came to court and everyone knelt in the hall.
The morning court session lasted for a long time, and all they talked about were things that happened in the past.
Sheng Mingyu listened for a long time without saying anything, and stood quietly below.
It’s a pity that some people didn’t want him to feel happy and directly brought the topic to him.
"Your Highness, your trip to Jiangnan this time has been a great achievement. However, the flood control task has suddenly changed. I wonder if the people below can bear it. We officials don't mind, but the people are the foundation."
"Yes, that's been the policy for many years. Your Highness changes it at will. I wonder if you don't respect Your Majesty? I heard that you act first and ask for permission later."
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