Chapter 1064, Analysis
After the eldest prince and several others returned from Prince Ping's Mansion, they were discussing with the staff in the mansion about the emperor's favoritism towards everyone in Prince Ping's Mansion.
The Fourth Prince's Mansion.
After hearing that the Emperor had personally carried rice stalks while strolling through the streets for most of the day, the Fourth Prince's wife was filled with surprise: "Is Father too fond of Prince Ping's uncle's lineage?"
The Fourth Prince shook his head and corrected him, "They are the direct descendants of Uncle Ping. As for Uncle Ping's illegitimate sons and daughters, Father has never looked upon them with a straight eye."
Xiao Morong took over the conversation, "That's because Uncle Yang is so powerful, and even Aunt Wang has made contributions to Daxia. The others have all lived under the protection of Prince Ping's mansion and have made no contributions to Grandpa Huang or Daxia."
The Fourth Prince looked at his eldest son with satisfaction and said, "I am very pleased that you can see this. You should know that your royal grandfather is not an ordinary father or grandfather. He is the emperor of Daxia."
"As the ruler of Daxia, your Royal Grandfather always values the long-term stability of Daxia. He needs people who can actually help him solve problems."
"It's obvious that your uncle Yang has done a great job in this regard. He pacified the northern border, subjugated Xiliang, and now he has even managed Xiliang, a poor place, in an orderly manner."
"Last year, several northern provinces were hit by severe drought. They donated grain and seeds, accepted a large number of refugees, and ensured stability in those provinces. Who wouldn't like someone who can actually help solve a problem like this?"
"Your Royal Grandfather dotes on Little Daomang so much. I, your father, believe that firstly, he wants to use this to show his appreciation and recognition of your Uncle Yang. After all, your Uncle Yang has made real contributions over the years."
"Secondly, although your grandfather is the emperor, he is not immune to worldly desires. Now that he is old, he also wants to enjoy the happiness of having children and grandchildren around him."
"However, the emperor's every move is always closely watched by civil and military officials. If he favors someone, it will be regarded as a signal."
"Right now, the court is turbulent both on and off the stage over the issue of appointing a crown prince. If your grandfather shows even the slightest affection for one of his grandsons, it will probably be over-interpreted."
"Over the years, your uncle and his men have been causing a lot of trouble. In order to balance the relationships between all parties and stabilize the court, your royal grandfather will not get close to his own grandson."
"But there's absolutely no need to worry about doting on your Uncle Yang's child. Especially since Little Daomang is a girl, it's understandable that you'd favor her a little more."
Xiao Morong thought of the look in the Emperor's eyes when he looked at Xiao Daomang, and said, "My son feels that the Emperor truly likes Xiao Daomang."
The Fourth Prince smiled and nodded. "The little girl is sweet and adorable, and so innocent and naive. I like her, too." He paused, "I guess she also suits your grandfather's taste."
Xiao Morong nodded, then said worriedly: "Father, today my son has received the care of the Emperor. Will my uncle and the others cause us trouble? Especially my uncle, because my son was more valued by the Emperor, he..."
The Fourth Prince raised his hand to interrupt Xiao Morong and said in a deep voice, "Just behave yourself in front of your grandfather. Don't worry about anything, and don't be afraid of your uncle."
Because the Fourth Prince has an ear disease, he does not have much power. Although the eldest princes will not openly bully the Fourth Prince's Mansion, suppression in secret happens from time to time.
Xiao Morong hesitated a little: "But my son heard that many officials support uncle to become the crown prince. If he..."
"Impossible!" the Fourth Prince said firmly, "Your grandfather will never make your uncle the crown prince."
Looking at his father's face full of confidence, Xiao Morong did not hide his surprise.
The Fourth Prince's eyes gleamed with confidence as he looked at his eldest son. "Your Royal Grandfather and Grandfather Ping are brothers. If your Royal Grandfather truly cared about your uncle, he wouldn't allow them to harbor grudges."
Xiao Morong suddenly realized, how could he have forgotten this?
Looking at his confident and calm father, Xiao Morong felt that his view of things was still too superficial. It seemed that he needed to learn more in the future.
The Fourth Prince thought for a moment and said, "Your Royal Grandfather wants to let the three Daozi siblings stay in the palace for a while. He will take good care of you while you are studying in the palace. Apart from anything else, your aunt once saved your life."
Xiao Morong agreed immediately. He would do it even if his father didn't tell him to.
The Fourth Prince's wife sat quietly by the side, listening to the conversation between the father and son with a faint smile on her face. She did not disturb them. After the father and son finished talking, she personally brought them a bowl of hot milk soup.
Xiao Morong developed the habit of drinking milk in Xiliang. After returning to Beijing, he influenced his family. Now, the masters of the Fourth Prince's Mansion usually like to drink some milk.
The next day, Daohua and Xiao Yeyang had just finished breakfast with Prince Ping and the three children. When they returned to Pingxi Hall, Wang Maner handed them a visiting card from the Bai family.
Daohua looked at the post and was a little puzzled: "The Bai family? Isn't this the Second Prince's wife's family?" Then she looked at Xiao Yeyang, "The Second Lady of the Bai family said she wanted to come and pay a visit. What's going on?"
She had no friendship with the princes' wives, and even if she met them at a party, she would avoid them if possible.
Xiao Yeyang immediately told Daohua what happened in Wanbao Pavilion yesterday.
Daohua: "I've heard that the Bai family and the An family are comparable. Among the nobles, they have always been arrogant and domineering. The An family relies on the power of Concubine An and the eldest prince, while the Bai family relies on the power of the second prince."
At this point, Daohua became interested and looked at Xiao Yeyang with great interest: "It is said that the Second Prince is deeply in love with the Second Prince's wife. Is this true?"
Seeing Daohua's gossipy expression, Xiao Yeyang couldn't help but laugh: "Of course it's true. If it weren't for the Second Prince's doting on the Second Prince's Consort, how could the Bai family have the confidence to act so arrogantly in the capital?"
"Every time the Bai family got into trouble, the Second Prince's wife would go to the Second Prince and cry her heart out. Then the Second Prince would come forward to clean up the mess for the Bai family. Over time, the Bai family became more and more daring."
Daohua looked a little surprised: "I didn't expect the Second Prince to be such a lovesick person." As she spoke, her expression became a little complicated, "But, it's really pitiful that he has such a wife-in-law like the Bai family."
Xiao Yeyang snorted, "That's his own fault. It's not wrong to dote on his wife, but he's allowed the Second Prince's wife to become so ignorant of her own limitations that she likes to get involved in everything. However, he doesn't have the ability to control things, and every time he makes a mess of things."
"To be honest, the Second Prince is quite capable. It's a pity that he married such a troublemaker as the Second Prince's Consort."
Daohua: "I heard that the princes with the highest support for the crown prince are the eldest prince, the second prince, the fifth prince, and the sixth prince. Who do you think the emperor's uncle has in mind?"
Xiao Yeyang smiled and said, "These calls are just momentum created by various parties. Just listen to them and don't take them too seriously."
Daohua immediately understood that no one was interested in him: "I wonder who the emperor uncle will choose in the end?"
Xiao Yeyang had no idea about this. Although his uncle was still in good health, he was old after all. The issue of appointing a crown prince was related to the fate of the country, so it was no wonder that the court officials were so anxious. It was indeed time to make a decision.
There is no problem for the emperor's uncle to live another ten or twenty years. Will he choose among the little princes?
I heard that in recent years, the emperor's uncle would often go to the Southern Study to watch the princes and grandchildren attend classes. Maybe he was taking the opportunity to observe the heir?
Anyway, in his opinion, there is no possibility for the eldest prince and several older princes to do so, and the emperor's uncle will not give up the power in his hands so early.
(End of this chapter)
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