"Yes, Your Highness, we truly know we were wrong. Please forgive us. When we presented the evidence, we truly believed you had committed a crime. If we knew the truth, how could we have been so confused?"
"Your Highness, please be magnanimous and forgive us. We truly know we were wrong. If Your Highness has any further instructions, we will obey them!"
Reputation is no longer important now. I just hope I can save my life.
"His Majesty has already made the decision. Even if I go over to plead for mercy now, His Majesty might not care. Everyone, please don't make things difficult for me. If you are wronged, you might as well go to the Imperial Study and plead for mercy."
Sheng Mingyu didn't lose face and continued to discuss things in a friendly manner.
He looked among the ministers, and the moment he saw the Second Prince, a sarcastic smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"Isn't this the Second Prince? Why are you following behind?"
These people were quite sensible and made way for the Second Prince, their eyes full of anticipation for a good show.
“I… hehe…”
The second prince smiled awkwardly and just wanted to escape.
But when he thought about what he had done, he stood there in a daze, looking at Sheng Mingyu with hatred in his eyes.
"This prince apologizes to you, and I only ask my cousin to plead with our father for mercy."
He paused for a long time before uttering these words.
Sheng Mingyu shattered his dream directly, his tone particularly sarcastic, "Don't even mention that I can't make the decision on the Second Prince's affairs. Even if I could, I wouldn't let you go. I treat you as a true brother, and you want to kill me!"
He had a playful look in his eyes, and everyone followed suit, agreeing with him.
"Second Prince, you and His Royal Highness have such a good relationship, why did you harm him? It's really hard to understand."
"Yeah, if you ask me, this good brother is also unreliable. After all, they are not blood brothers. How could the Second Prince care about the Crown Prince?"
If it were in the past, how could they dare to say such harsh words?
But now they rely on Sheng Mingyu, and they think everything he says is right.
"you!"
The second prince was so angry that his face turned blue. He pointed at everyone and endured it again and again before he lost his temper.
In his current situation, no one can afford to offend him.
"How much resentment do you have towards me? As long as you can plead for mercy, I will do anything for you."
He said to Sheng Mingyu with gritted teeth.
But Sheng Mingyu just smiled, not taking him seriously at all, and turned to talk to the ministers.
"I really can't help you with what you just said, but His Majesty won't put the blame on everyone. You should just wish yourself the best."
This time he really didn't stop at all.
No matter how the people behind him shouted, he did not look back and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
In front of the imperial study, Sheng Mingyu met the third prince with a conflicted look on his face.
He wanted to ignore it and go into the house, but was stopped.
"This prince has already apologized to you once. I did misunderstand you. I hope you can forgive me, but if you don't, I understand."
After fighting with Sheng Mingyu for so many years, he couldn't completely bow his head even if he was asked to.
"Third Prince, you're overthinking it. I've seen how you've helped me, and I'm deeply grateful. Without the evidence you provided, I wouldn't be able to turn the tide."
Sheng Mingyu's tone was gentle, not as cold as before.
The Third Prince had indeed done many wrong things in the past, but at least he was not a bad person, he was just stupid.
The two of them were silent for a long time. Sheng Mingyu went straight into the house and left him alone outside the door. He followed him in dejectedly.
"Third Brother is here. I heard that those ministers are still gathered in the front hall? I have a task for you. Send them all away."
The third prince didn't even have time to catch his breath before he was immediately sent out by the emperor.
Without giving it much thought, he immediately nodded in agreement.
There are only a few princes left in Kyoto. My father must value him, so he gave him the task.
"Thank you for your consideration, Father. Please wait in the Imperial Study. I will be back as soon as I finish my work. I will not let you down."
As soon as the third prince left, the eighth prince started laughing.
He appears gentle in front of outsiders, but becomes lively only in front of his family.
"Father, how did you raise Third Brother? How did he become so innocent? If this happened to any of my other brothers, they would have imagined a huge drama in their minds, and only Third Brother would have agreed to it."
Sheng Mingyu agreed with this. "The Third Prince has unreliable eunuchs around him. If Your Majesty wants him to change for the better, you might as well deal with those eunuchs and save them from gossiping all day long."
The Third Prince is like a child. It’s not that he can’t change for the better, it just depends on the people around him.
"Do you think I haven't thought about this? I really thought about transferring everyone around him, but he insisted on stopping me. What else can I do? Let him be, as long as he doesn't make any big mistakes."
The emperor was speechless. The eighth prince thought about it for a while and thought that this was the only way.
Fortunately, those people are just small fry and can't cause any big waves, otherwise it would be really difficult to deal with them.
Who made the maternal family behind this third brother so powerful?
"Your Majesty, have you made a decision yet? The ministers are already waiting impatiently. If you don't make a decision, I'm afraid they will make a scene in front of the Imperial Study."
Sheng Mingyu thought about the situation outside and urged.
"Yes, Father, if you have made up your mind, then hurry up and reserve a few important positions. If you haven't made a serious mistake, don't punish them, otherwise the court will not be able to function properly."
The Prime Minister has spent so many years developing his power and will not give up. The longer he delays, the more trouble he will get into.
"Don't worry! The decree has been sent out. They will definitely be punished. It's just that some people are destined not to receive too severe a punishment. Mingyu, please don't be angry with me. I also have to take care of the court."
When the emperor said this, he looked at Sheng Mingyu guiltily, his eyes full of guilt.
This is his own son. If he can do it, he will definitely try his best. The problem is that he sits in a high position and is not free.
"Your Majesty, rest assured. I do not blame you. I am not an ignorant child. The court is important, and the people are important. As long as I receive justice, I have no other expectations."
"Good! You are such a good boy. You didn't let me down."
Sheng Mingyu said it willingly, which moved the emperor.
He is not like the other kids who want to get promoted as soon as they get the chance.
"By the way, I must tell you about the second son. I've decided to imprison him in the palace and have also dealt with the ministers under his command to prevent him from contacting the outside world. I have several important positions vacant for you. Who do you think would be suitable?"
After the emotional talk, they got down to business.
The arrangements in the court are the top priority. After going through so much trouble, isn't it just to place one's own capable people in there?
The emperor's words left Sheng Mingyu and the eighth prince both stunned.
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