The emperor naturally knew that his youngest daughter, no matter how you evaluate her, was a thousand times better than most men in the world.
But she was a woman, and that one point alone could overturn everything else, making these qualities seem out of place in her.
People will only say that she doesn't follow the rules and is unruly.
Even he, as the father, had held this view for a long time, let alone the ministers in the court.
The emperor frowned in thought, and the crown prince did not disturb him. After all, his suggestion was unprecedented and would be difficult to make a decision in a short time.
After a long while, the emperor finally spoke, "Whether it's reform or letting A Ning take over the affairs of the North again, it involves a great deal of issues. Please allow me to consider it."
"Yes... Father..."
The crown prince wasn't in a hurry...
He pursed his lips and thought for a moment, then continued, "Actually, although the governor of Mingzhou is mediocre and immoral, directly dismissing him and letting A Ning take over all the affairs of the North might provoke fierce opposition from the court officials. These people are desperate and will do whatever they want in the end."
"Father...how about this, don't dismiss the prefect, let A-Ning become a separate force, operating in the North."
The emperor's furrowed brows relaxed slightly. "How can you explain this?"
"Um……"
The Crown Prince pondered for a moment, “Just like when Father Emperor specially sent me to the south to investigate private salt and iron enterprises, Father Emperor will give A Ning the same power that can override the officials in the north.”
Um? ?
The emperor seemed to understand…
But he didn't respond.
When the Crown Prince went to the south to investigate private salt and iron enterprises, he was able to stand above all the officials because he was the Crown Prince and the heir apparent.
He is a person who is above all others in this country.
But Rong Ning couldn't.
The emperor's relaxed brows furrowed again, and he said, "Let me think about it some more."
“Yes… Father…” The Crown Prince was still not in a hurry. “No matter what Father decides in the end, I will obey Father.”
Such unconventional suggestions won't succeed overnight. We should mention them to him more often in the future, planting a small seed in his heart so that it can slowly sprout. Then, when the right opportunity arises, everything will fall into place naturally.
The emperor seemed a little tired, or perhaps he didn't want to say anything more, and said, "Let's call it a day... I'll go back to the Taiji Palace first. Ah Sheng, if you don't have anything to say to me, then go about your business."
"Yes, Father!"
The Crown Prince respectfully cupped his hands and said, "Then I shall take my leave."
It's impossible to stay here for long.
Given the current situation, the father and son can only discuss political matters; there's not much else they can talk about.
"etc……"
The emperor called him back after he had walked a few steps...
The crown prince stopped and turned around. "Father... is there anything else you wish to instruct me to do?"
"Um..." the emperor began, "Um... did A-Ning write you a letter?"
Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince's mind raced. Ah Ning had sent him a secret letter, but the letter instructed him to send someone to meet Rong Yang and to do everything in his power to protect Rong Yang.
But no sooner had that letter arrived than she followed up with her boastful words from the north.
Clearly, her grand plan had failed.
These are things that cannot be said.
Finally, with his expression unchanged, he replied half-truthfully, "A-Ning did send a letter to let me know she's safe and sound, and told me not to worry."
"Then... when you reply to her, tell her to take good care of herself and not to act impulsively," the emperor sighed almost imperceptibly, "tell her to stop blaming me... I, as her father, also have many helpless situations."
The crown prince was stunned and speechless for a moment…
He never expected his father to say that.
"Ah Sheng, don't blame me. When you sit in my position in the future, you'll know how difficult it is for me. Every choice I make is a torment."
Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince felt a lump in his throat. He knew that being an emperor was not easy, but after all, people are made of flesh and blood. How could he say that he understood and therefore didn't care?
He took a deep breath, bowed deeply to the emperor, and solemnly said, "Your subject... knows that Father has it hard, it was your subject's ignorance that caused you worry."
The emperor turned his head to one side and waved his hand weakly, "Go down..."
"Your subject takes his leave!"
After the crown prince had gone some distance, the emperor was exhausted and could not stand steadily. Eunuch Qi, who had been serving him, quickly stepped forward to support him and said anxiously, "Your Majesty... are you feeling unwell? Should this old servant invite the imperial physician to take a look at you?"
"Need not…"
The emperor, supported by Eunuch Qi's arm, sat down on a large wooden stake nearby. It took him a long time to feel better.
"Eunuch Qi, tell me, am I too heartless?"
Eunuch Qi shook his head, “Your Majesty…you are actually the one who has suffered the most. In the future, the Crown Prince and Princess Ningding will understand.”
"Maybe..."
The Emperor sighed, “Eunuch Qi, I have always known that A-Ning wanted to go to the foreign lands in place of her sister. I knew this, and I still allowed her to send Yang’er north because I thought that if she really did go to the foreign lands in place of her sister, it wouldn’t be a bad thing.”
After all, Yang'er's personality is indeed too gentle and weak. I'm also afraid that she won't be able to endure it in Dajing. If I keep her by my side, I can protect her for a lifetime.
But when I heard that A-Ning hadn't managed to pull it off, and that Yang'er was ultimately chosen for the marriage alliance, I was actually quite relieved. Because in the long run, A-Ning could have done so much more for me.
Regardless of the outcome, he will weigh the pros and cons.
This was a habit he had cultivated over many years in the world of fame and fortune, but when applied to his own daughter, it appeared cold-blooded and ruthless.
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