Chapter 186: Crown Prince
Perhaps Emperor Tongxu was worried that he was too soft-hearted, or perhaps he was really extremely disappointed, so he did not read a single word of the letter of apology of several thousand words.
It just burned out in that old hand, and even the temperature of the flame seemed imperceptible.
None of this matters anymore.
The highest place in the Forbidden Palace is called Jiangzi Pavilion, which symbolizes auspiciousness from heaven and purple air coming from the east.
Jiangzi Pavilion is ninety-nine feet high. Standing on this height, you can see the whole picture of Shengjing.
Chen Yu stood upstairs, but she didn't feel at ease at all.
She missed her father and Yan Liangguan.
But even though she stood so high, she still couldn't see Yanliang Pass, and she couldn't even tell which mansion was the Shen Mansion.
"The Beilin Palace is over there." Someone suddenly spoke in the darkness.
“Who is it?!” Chen Yu shouted sternly and pressed the Yinfeng on her waist.
She stood there for so long and didn't even notice anyone.
There was a rustling sound in the darkness, and a figure leaned over King Wu who was standing by the fence and sat up straight.
Shen Yu took a closer look and immediately bowed, "Your Majesty."
"No need to be polite." Li Zhaonian stood up and walked over, with a faint smell of alcohol coming with the wind.
"Over there." He raised his hand and pointed in a direction, saying, "That's the Beilin Palace."
Chen Yu knew that Li Zhaonian knew she was a girl, but he had never used this to threaten her, and they had never even talked to each other. Their meetings were just routine greetings.
"Do you want to leave the palace?" Li Zhaonian asked.
Chen Yu said: "Your Majesty, I have no such intention."
Li Zhaonian didn't seem to care about her answer. He looked at her, smiled, and leaned his head out from the railing.
The wind was blowing over Jiangzi Pavilion, blowing his hair all over the sky.
"I want to fly away, too." He looked into the distance and said, "I once thought that it would be great if I was not born into an imperial family. I could travel around the world and visit scenic spots."
"But then I thought, if I wasn't born into a royal family, I would have been born in troubled times, and maybe even having enough to eat would have been difficult. You see, everyone in this world is in a dilemma."
He reached too far, and Chen Yu was afraid that he would fall down, so she reminded him, "My Lord, it's windy here, you'd better go back and rest."
Li Zhaonian seemed to be really drunk. He looked back at her with a confused look in his eyes. "Oh, I'm fine."
Shen Yu thought about it, turned around and prepared to go downstairs to call someone.
"Don't go." Li Zhaonian said, "I won't jump."
He sat back next to King Wu and looked at
Chen Yu said: "The weather is going to change, you should leave quickly, the farther the better."
Chen Yu's heart skipped a beat, wondering if Li Zhaonian was hinting at something.
The crown prince has not yet been appointed, and now Prince of Qin Li Zhaonian and Prince of Qi Li Yanchang are competing with each other.
Li Zhaonian clearly had no intention of becoming emperor, but he was forced into that position by everyone.
A common drama in the replacement of the old with the new is party unity against dissidents and counterattack.
Perhaps he had foreseen the fight that would follow.
"Shi Yu." Li Zhaonian called softly.
Chen Yu: "I am here."
Li Zhaonian looked into the distance and said, "This piece of land is too heavy. Whether it will rise or fall, it is all destined. You...you...don't be drawn into this vortex."
Shen Yu took a deep breath, she was sure that Li Zhaonian was asking her to save her life.
Regardless of whether she was drunk or not, she should be grateful for the reminder.
She remembered what she heard Emperor Tongxu say when she sneaked into the palace that night. He said that Zhaonian was benevolent and virtuous, and if he was born in a peaceful time, he would definitely become a good emperor.
But such a person who is as gentle as the breeze and bright as the moon was born in the wrong place.
Chen Yu asked, "Where is the prince? Isn't the prince leaving?"
"I can't leave." Li Zhaonian said with a smile: "I was born into the royal family. I have no control over my own life since birth. I am already in the vortex and I can't get out."
Li Zhaonian flicked his sleeves, and the wine jug that the King of Wu was leaning on fell to the ground. He stood up and went downstairs, and when he reached the steps, he turned back and said, "Remember what I said."
Chen Yu was sitting in Jiangzi Pavilion. She remembered the direction Li Zhaonian had pointed just now. She saw the Beilin Palace in that direction.
It has been nearly a month since she wrote to Beilin, but there has been no response or reply. She wonders if the King of Beilin has received her letter. Could it be that Xie Tingzhou intercepted it?
She immediately dismissed the idea. If the letter was intercepted by Xie Tingzhou, things would not be as calm as they are now. Who knows, he would be very angry.
Chen Yu sat in Jiangzi Pavilion all night and came down only when it was bright.
The palace servants who were coming and going in the palace alleys were very busy. When Shen Yu passed by, they all stepped aside and saluted.
"Lord Yuhou."
"Hmm." Chen Yu took a look, "So many things, what are you giving away?"
As the chief military officer of the Palace Guard, the safety of the Forbidden Palace is her life, so she needs to pay attention to any movement.
The eunuch said, "Your Excellency, the Emperor's birthday will come in a few days, and these are prepared for the banquet."
“It’s the birthday party.
"Chen Yu murmured.
It turned out that the Emperor's birthday was approaching. There was no doubt that this should be Emperor Tongxu's last birthday banquet.
No wonder the local officials have all come to Beijing one after another. She has been so busy these days that she has forgotten about it.
The Forbidden Palace, which had been depressing for half a month, became lively again on the day of the Emperor's birthday banquet.
Emperor Tongxu wore the crown and robes, which made him look much more energetic than when he was working at his desk under the lamp every night.
"Let's have a feast."
Emperor Tongxu seemed to be happy, and Chen Yu knew why. He had just decided on the candidate for the crown prince last night.
Shao music sounded in the hall, and the eunuchs and palace maids began to serve dishes.
"Look at Shi Yu." Li Jifeng said, "Standing in front of the emperor, he is indeed quite imposing."
Xie Tingzhou raised his head while holding the cup, and Chen Yu's eyes just happened to sweep over him. She only stayed on him for a moment, and then quickly looked away.
Half an hour later, Chen Yu changed shifts and went to the bathroom. As soon as she walked out of the bathroom, he stretched out a hand and pulled her into the utility room next to it.
Chen Yu didn't hide, because she smelled the scent of Xie Tingzhou in the alcohol, so she just lowered her voice and said, "You are too reckless."
"I missed you so much." Xie Tingzhou stared into her eyes, "You haven't left the palace for three days."
Chen Yu explained, "We have to arrange for the birthday banquet, and adjust the defenses in the palace. We are too busy, so we can go back tonight."
"It's no use going back." Xie Tingzhou suddenly paused, and heard someone passing by the door. After the person was far away, he continued, "Your brother will be watching you even if you go back. You can't even touch a finger."
Shen Yu tiptoed and whispered in his ear: "It's a long way to go. It's not easy to convince my brother."
His earlobes were numbed by her faint breath. Xie Tingzhou tilted his head and kissed her temple.
He didn't dare to let himself kiss her, for fear that someone would notice something was wrong when she went out.
Chen Yu still had to be on duty and couldn't leave for too long, so she left first and returned to the banquet after about half an incense stick of time.
Halfway through the banquet, Emperor Tongxu was already feeling a little tired.
The bells rang out, and before the lingering sound faded away, all the officials at the banquet had quieted down, all looking towards the dragon throne eagerly.
Emperor Tongxu spoke amidst the lingering sound, "Announce the decree."
"Yes, Your Majesty." De Fu took out a bright yellow imperial edict.
All the officials knelt on the ground, having already foreseen that this edict meant that the Great Zhou would appoint the next crown prince.
Everyone was worried, wondering who between the King of Qin and the King of Qi would become the common ruler of the world.
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