lcionline Chapter 431 Secret Fight
Chapter 431 Secret Fight
It’s not right, it’s not right. These people just know how to say it’s not right.
So what is the proper way?
Let that fool Jiang Yan be the crown prince, and let his son be a prince forever, and they will be satisfied?!
The emperor thought unhappily.
The delicate and charming figure at the side door trembled slightly, and her expression changed instantly. Her autumn eyes stared at him intently, as if she was acting coquettishly in grievance, or as if she was enduring humiliation to seek perfection.
Niu Saner's heart felt as if it was being pinched by several hands, scratching and scratching.
In short, it's uncomfortable.
"Then what do you think is appropriate according to Prince Jin and Lord Jiang?" The emperor's previous confidence turned into resentment and anger in an instant, and his voice was already revealing nine points of coldness. He Yuanguang, who was watching from the side, immediately knew that the emperor was angry.
In the past, Jiang Shaozhao had always worked with him to deal with Jiang Xing, but unexpectedly, today, the two of them would come together!
Niu Saner just stared at the man who had been standing in the audience for more than ten years and looked calm and composed on the surface. Perhaps it was because the man was no longer as young and strong as before, which made him inexplicably feel that no one in the world could control him.
Therefore, he was rolling his eyes to the sky.
The emperor's sudden coldness made many ministers in the hall, who were unaware of the current situation, shiver.
After all, everyone knew that the Emperor had favored the Third Prince since he was young. He must have given the Duke's Mansion a great deal of face by waiting until today to transfer the crown prince's position to him.
You must have endured it again and again.
When I say these words today, I don't mean to discuss with you all. I just want the relevant officials to get started and do it.
The emperor had made up his mind, yet some officials dared to deny it? And challenge him?
Aren't you tired of living?
Jiang Shaozhao stood silently, his old body standing in the smoky black official robe with dark red cloud patterns, looking a little empty. A strand of silver hair slipped out from the hairpin and was blown by the wind, hanging down on his cheek, making him look a little weak and a little old.
Although he didn't want to bend his back, his body seemed to have no control over him. After standing for a while, he unconsciously bent his back slightly.
He didn't speak.
The emperor's gaze fell on Jiang Xing again.
Jiang Xing glanced around before meeting his gaze and speaking, "The Crown Prince is frail, and the Third Prince, despite being demoted to a prince, is still guilty of a crime. Furthermore, I recently heard that the Third Prince was raped by an unknown but honorable palace maid for committing adultery. As a result, the Third Prince has been bedridden for many days and was only able to leave his bed the day before yesterday."
"And if the Third Prince was in good health, I wouldn't have refused so harshly. But I went to the Imperial Hospital a few days ago and found that the entire hospital was deeply immersed in research on male infertility. It was then that I discovered that the Third Prince currently suffers from impotence and will never have children."
"Under such circumstances, even without mentioning his misconduct, even if his health is in danger, we cannot hand over the country to him! Without a son or an heir, wouldn't our Daliang Empire be destroyed in just one generation? Even if a member of the royal family is adopted, the next generation will surely fight for the throne, causing civil unrest. Therefore, this is inappropriate!"
After Jiang Xing finished speaking, the whole court was in an uproar.
"What?! The Third Prince actually has a penis injury?!"
"Oh my god, if you're already like this in your teens, your life is ruined!"
"Yes, the emperor has always been required to be both virtuous and kind, and to be both kind and virtuous. But His Highness currently possesses neither of these qualities!"
"I didn't expect that not only would he defile the imperial palace, but he would also cause such a mess. Furthermore, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is also in poor health. Isn't this a sign that Heaven is destroying our Daliang?!"
"It's over, it's over..."
Looking at the ministers shaking their heads and grieving for his misfortune, Jiang Xing raised his eyebrows and smiled faintly.
The emperor looked at Jiang Xing.
His calm and composed demeanor, his expression of loyalty and solemnity, was so striking that it caused the emperor's previously cold face to flush red. The veins in his thick neck were faintly visible, and his hands were bending the two dragon whiskers on the armrests of the dragon throne.
Who gave Jiang Xing this information?!
Even he didn't know about the childlessness syndrome! How did Jiang Xing know about it?!
Unless it was their people who did it secretly!
He had previously suspected that the person who harmed Xu'er's health was the maidservant beside Lu Xuan, and now it seems to be true!
After moving Xu'er, he actually dared to challenge him in the court?!
The turbulent emotions in the emperor's eyes had already leaked out. Jiang Shaozhao watched him and Jiang Xing's fight quietly, with a hint of sneer on the corner of his mouth.
Fight, fight harder. He is willing to watch two more plays to kill time before going to accompany Yun Xun.
Jiang Xing ignored the emperor's cold gaze and continued calmly, "The Crown Prince and the Third Prince both have shortcomings and cannot be entrusted with important tasks. But Your Majesty, you are not without other options!"
Then he heard him say, "The Emperor has another son, the Fourth Prince. Does Your Majesty remember him?"
When the ministers who had previously thought that Daliang was doomed heard this, they were shocked and immediately looked at Jiang Xing as if they had seen a treasure. Their eyes lit up like lights and they were in awe of him.
Yes!
How could I forget that there is a Fourth Prince!
As long as His Highness the Fourth Prince becomes the Crown Prince, wouldn't all problems be solved?!
The commotion in the audience made the emperor a little impatient. He glanced at her distractedly and saw that Empress Ji's face was already frosty and she was staring at him with eyes full of resentment.
But Jiang Xing hadn't finished speaking yet.
He raised a finger, signaling the ministers to silence. Then, with a slight curl of his eyelids, he spoke in a clear, jade-like voice, "It is said that the Fourth Prince is kind-hearted, diligent, and studious. For over a decade, he has excelled in his studies. Concubine Rong has devoted her time and energy to his teaching, and he has often received praise from the Junior Tutor. Isn't such an heir the perfect candidate to inherit the great cause?"
As soon as he finished speaking, all the eyes in the hall turned from Jiang Xing to the emperor.
Those excited and thrilled eyes sparkled with brilliance, as if they had found the elixir that would ensure Daliang's eternal prosperity and longevity, waiting only for his command to establish a lasting legacy.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the emperor gradually calmed down.
No, we still have to fight for Xu'er.
Jiaru is so disappointed, what does Daliang have to do with him for thousands of years?
As long as Jiaru and Xuer are happy, he is happy.
So, he smacked his lips twice, lowered his eyes, and seemed to sigh, "To be honest with you, my dear ministers, actually..."
"Actually, the Fourth Prince passed away last night."
There was a hint of sadness in his voice, revealing a certain degree of sadness, as if he wanted to make the third prince the crown prince specifically for this matter, so today he wanted to bring a bit of joy to the palace.
"Jiang Lin's body has been buried. He accidentally fell into the well and died. Concubine Rong, unable to accept Lin'er's death, also committed suicide last night..."
After saying this, he glanced at the ministers, then raised his head and looked at the dome for a while, as if trying to hide the tears in his eyes.
The hall was silent for a moment, and then, like a huge rock thrown into a lake, it caused huge waves on the already turbulent water surface.
"The Fourth Prince is actually dead. Why didn't I hear any news when I came to court today?!"
"Yes, such a big thing happened, and there was not even a trace of mourning. Is the funeral of a prince and his concubine going to be hastily handled?"
"The Fourth Prince just passed away, and today they're saying they're going to make the Third Prince the Crown Prince. Isn't this a bit hasty?"
"Too hasty? Why do I feel that..."
The people below were discussing with each other, but as they talked, they didn't dare to speak anymore.
This is so obvious. The fourth prince had just left, the third prince was about to become the crown prince, and Concubine Rong also passed away.
If you say there is no trick, no one will believe it.
Isn’t the one who benefits the most from this Queen Ji?