Chapter 244 The Suspicious Prince
Rong Yue naturally didn't think that Crown Prince Rong Jinyou would rebel, and he had no intention of deposing the crown prince.
Could it be that those aristocratic families, by taking advantage of the Yellow River bursting its banks, wanted to portray him as a tyrant who acted perversely and against the will of heaven?
Natural disasters are common, but the imperial court provides timely relief. He wouldn't believe a large-scale uprising in such a short period of time without the involvement of aristocratic families.
However, regarding the Yellow River bursting its banks, the Crown Prince...
Recovering from his thoughts, Rong Yue looked at the ministers at the white marble steps and added, "Where is the Junior Secretary of the Dali Temple?" He was naturally referring to Su Zhenzhen's eldest brother, Su Jun. A young man, dressed in a crimson official robe embroidered with clouds and geese, stepped out calmly. "Your Majesty, I am here." The man was a modest gentleman, his strikingly handsome features standing out and pleasing to the eye.
Looking at the identical appearance of the Su father and son, Rong Yue felt less annoyed. He said in a deep voice, "I order you to lead two thousand men out of the capital to redress injustices and investigate the uprising of the people of Henan. I grant you the power to execute first and report later. Anyone who disobeys will be put to death without mercy." He thought for a moment, realizing something was amiss. This was clearly aimed at reform. He continued to fiddle with the agarwood and agarwood bracelet inlaid with gold beads, then glanced at the ministers in the hall. "If anything happens to Young Lord Su, all of you present here will regard it as treason." Everyone knelt, shouting, "Don't dare."
Oh my God! How dare they rebel?
They are civil servants! Civil servants! Your Majesty!
The generals were also indignant. They were just too full to do anything! They didn't even have the tiger talisman! How could this be a rebellion?
Who the hell are they? How dare they incite the people to revolt? If you want to die, don't drag them along!
Su Jun's eyes moved slightly, and he bowed and said: "I will do my best." How could the ministers present not know that they were here for the reform?
It was dangerous to go, but he had to go.
"The commander-in-chief of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Lu Feng, will go with Su Shaoqing. You two will each present a memorial to me. Ziyun will stay and the court will be dismissed." Rong Yue's voice was unquestionable.
A glimmer of light flashed across the eyes of Prince Jin Rong Jinyu. He glanced at Prince Chu Rong Jinyan beside him, and then looked at Prince Duan Rong Jinqi who looked as usual. He drooped his eyelashes and left.
Su Jun was stopped by Lu Feng, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. He bowed and saluted: "Sir Lu." Lu Feng's rank was higher than his, so he should have saluted first.
Lu Feng quickly returned the greeting, "Lord Su, you are too polite. How about we discuss it first?" He would not be complacent just because his official position was higher than his. How could he be a fool if he could become the head of the Embroidered Uniform Guard?
Prince Yan's Mansion.
Su Zhenzhen's pupils dilated, and the lotus cake in her hand was squashed. "What? Someone is rebelling in the name of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?" Is it so abstract?
Rong Jinchen nodded, "Yes." He added: "My eldest uncle has been sent by our father to find out the reason, and he is accompanied by the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Lu Feng." He threw the lotus cake in her hand into his mouth.
She came back to her senses when she noticed the man's soft lips and tongue, "What are you doing?" Her eyelashes trembled slightly, and she pursed her cherry lips, revealing a smile, and reached out to pinch his face. Rong Jinchen chuckled, "I can't bear to waste it, not to mention Qingqing is so sweet."
Su Zhenzhen glared at him, then said seriously: "Brother, it won't be dangerous for you to go to Henan, right?" She did have some political awareness, and her father was a wise ruler.
Moreover, it had only been a month since the Yellow River burst its banks, and the imperial court had provided disaster relief in a timely manner, so why would there be such a large-scale uprising?
She also sent her elder brother to investigate, and it was obvious that he was targeting the reform.
Rong Jinchen was not at all surprised by Su Zhenzhen's sharpness. He knew that Qingqing was just lazy, not ignorant.
He held the girl in his arms, resting his head on her snow-white neck. His smooth hair fell on the crook of Su Zhenzhen's neck, making her feel itchy. She turned her face away, "Husband, stop it, it's itchy." The man rubbed her again and held her waist tightly, "My uncle will not be in danger of his life." After all, what the emperor said was not just for show.
Thinking only of his second brother, the Crown Prince, Rong Jinchen suddenly clasped his hands around the girl. Although his father valued power, his second brother was the Crown Prince whom he had trained for more than twenty years. How could he be deposed because of this matter?
Feeling his dependence, Su Zhenzhen gently stroked the man's furry head. "Don't worry, things will work out in the end. Anyway, it's going to end well." Su Zhenzhen was selfish. She was sure Rong Jinchen's family was still alive, so she stopped thinking about it. She then took his big hand and rubbed it against her slightly bulging belly. "Hey, little Tangyuan and I will always be with you, husband. Don't be sad, okay?" She coaxed him like a child, her tone incredibly gentle.
Rong Jinchen's heart softened, feeling the sudden movement in his palm. "I'm being sentimental." Su Zhenzhen smiled, but said nothing. How could he be sentimental? Putting himself in someone else's shoes, no one could remain calm and indifferent.
However, the man is indeed much softer now than when I first met him, and he looks like he is happily in love.
Prince Jin's Mansion.
Prince Jin Rong Jinyu couldn't help laughing in the study. He had finally waited for this day.
Your Highness, are you ready to take on this challenge?
"Your Highness, calm down." The aide, Mr. Hu, said cautiously, "We can celebrate only after the dust has settled." He was slightly stunned, "Mr. Hu is right." He personally poured him a cup of tea, "Sir, have some tea." He was very polite.
Mr. Hu touched his beautiful beard, and when he saw His Royal Highness Prince Jin pouring him tea, he quickly stood up and bowed in return: "Thank you, Your Highness." Fang sat down, picked up the teacup and took a sip, then said to him: "Your Highness, you have to be careful of His Royal Highness Prince Duan now." Prince Jin Rong Jinyu's eyes darkened, "Why?" Doesn't his younger brother always interfere unintentionally?
Mr. Hu, the staff member, said: "Your opponent is not His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." This time, the noble family took advantage of the Yellow River bursting its banks and instigated an uprising of refugees in the name of the Crown Prince. The relationship between His Majesty and the Crown Prince will definitely not be the same as before.
But if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is deposed, His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin is not sure of victory.
He did not forget that King Rong Jinyan of Chu was transferred to the Ministry of Personnel by His Majesty himself to observe government affairs.
It is hard to say whether His Majesty will support His Royal Highness Prince Duan, so that the Princes of Jin, Duan and Chu will form a three-way balance of power.
As for His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan, he has already requested the imperial decree that they should be together for the rest of their lives. Could it be possible that His Majesty would revoke the decree?
Prince Jin Rong Jinyu couldn't help but ponder at this time. Yes, his opponent was his father. Besides, he didn't believe that Prince Duan Rong Jinqi would not be tempted when he was so close to the throne.
"Indeed, I should pay attention to my third brother who only knows how to be a beautiful woman." He added, "Mr. Hu is really talented." He also promised: "When I ascend to the throne, I will appoint Mr. Xu as the imperial teacher, and it will be no problem for him to be granted the title of nobility and appointed as prime minister." The imperial teacher is naturally a first-rank official.
The staff member Mr. Hu smiled implicitly, "Your Highness is too polite." Wasn't he ordered to go down the mountain just to assist the destined true dragon to ascend the throne?
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