usatvline Chapter 357 Emperor Jingzhao Makes a Decision
Chapter 357 Emperor Jingzhao Makes a Decision
The sixth son's wife possessed extraordinary talent, and in a short period after entering the court, she had already achieved countless remarkable feats, not to mention her achievements before entering the court.
If he were to depose the sixth prince and install someone else in his place, the sixth prince's wife would likely be disheartened and would no longer participate in court affairs.
Wouldn't the Great Zhao suffer heavy losses?
In fact, he had long regretted not sending her to court sooner.
How could they allow her to distance herself from the court and no longer interfere in any affairs after she has achieved so much?
But she loved Lao Liu with all her heart. A woman marries a husband who cannot have children, yet she remains devoted to him and shows him deep affection. What else could this be but loving him with all her heart?
Therefore, if he really cripples the sixth prince, the sixth prince's wife will surely be disappointed and will no longer do her best for the Great Zhao.
If Lingyan knew that this was how Emperor Jingzhao thought of her, she would think she was a complete romantic idiot.
She'll definitely laugh at Xiao Muyao for staying away from the court just because he's not going to be the crown prince!
First, she didn't enter the court for Xiao Muyao's sake, so why would she leave the court after Xiao Muyao stopped being the crown prince?
Secondly, is she the kind of person who would give up her principles, ambitions, and goals for a man?
Absolutely not!
But it is clear that Emperor Jingzhao thought so.
Of course, Emperor Jingzhao never doubted their loyalty and knew that they would never betray the Great Zhao or do anything detrimental to it.
However, simply ceasing to interfere in court affairs was enough to put the Great Zhao in a disadvantageous position.
Furthermore, what if he really deposed the sixth prince and installed someone else?
Regardless of who he chose to install, he knew his princes best, and none of them could compare to the sixth prince.
And what about the next generation? Could the son of the prince he chose really be better than the heir that the sixth prince and his wife had jointly raised?
Both the sixth son and his wife are among the most powerful people in the world.
Especially the sixth son's wife, she is simply an all-round genius, proficient in everything, and her abilities are unfathomable.
No one knows where her limit is; it always feels like nothing can stump her.
With the added skill of the sixth prince, and under the tutelage of these two from childhood, even if the heir were an idiot, he could still grow into a qualified emperor.
Besides, how could the two of them possibly choose a fool?
They will definitely choose someone with excellent qualifications to train.
Moreover, given their discerning eye, the person they choose will certainly be exceptional; he might even become a wise and benevolent ruler for all time.
So what is there for him to be conflicted about at this point?
Thinking of this, he immediately sent someone to summon Ling Yan and Xiao Muyao to the palace.
Lingyan and Xiao Muyao received a summons from Emperor Jingzhao. They exchanged a glance and both understood why they were being summoned.
So, I can say that I have finally put this huge weight off my heart.
Although they felt that the matter was almost certain, no one knew what might happen until the very end.
Fortunately, nothing unexpected happened, and everything went as they expected.
After the two entered the palace, Emperor Jingzhao summoned them to the Longteng Palace.
At this moment, there were no palace maids or eunuchs serving in the Longteng Palace, not even the imperial attendant, Eunuch Yuan.
Only Emperor Jingzhao and the Empress.
After Lingyan and Xiao Muyao entered the Dragon Palace, they bowed to the Emperor and Empress.
Emperor Jingzhao looked at the two of them very seriously and said, "I have pondered for a long time and have finally made a decision. I will follow your ideas and select one person from the imperial clan to be carefully taught from childhood and nurtured into a wise ruler for all ages. Can you do it?"
Upon hearing this, Lingyan and Xiao Muyao solemnly replied, "Father, your children will do their utmost to live up to your expectations. We will carefully instruct the members of the imperial family with sincere hearts and diligent efforts to cultivate them into wise rulers for all ages, dedicating all our efforts to the prosperity of our dynasty and the well-being of our people."
After hearing Lingyan and Xiao Muyao's answers, Emperor Jingzhao's originally serious face slowly blossomed into a relieved smile.
He leaned forward slightly, his gaze fixed on the two of them, as if trying to confirm the firmness of their promise through their eyes.
After a moment, Emperor Jingzhao slowly straightened up, nodded slightly, and said with great appreciation, "Good, good! I knew I had not misjudged you."
His voice echoed within the Dragon Palace, carrying a sense of relief.
Then Emperor Jingzhao's gaze became distant, as if recalling the effort and hard work he had put into the country over the years: "Since I ascended the throne, I have been worried day and night, fearing that I would fail the trust of the late emperor and the expectations of the people. Now, seeing your determination and responsibility, a huge weight has been lifted from my heart."
He sighed softly, his voice filled with both relief and emotion.
Emperor Jingzhao then stood up, slowly walked to the window, looked at the palaces and pavilions outside, and his eyes revealed a sense of relief: "Now that you two are shouldering this important task, I believe that the future is promising."
His voice, though not loud, was full of power.
Then Emperor Jingzhao turned around, looked at Lingyan and Xiao Muyao, his eyes full of trust: "I know that this is a long and arduous task, but I believe you have the ability. I hope you will live up to my expectations and cultivate a wise ruler for our dynasty."
Upon hearing this, Ling Yan and Xiao Muyao exchanged a glance, their eyes both shining with determination.
They bowed respectfully again and said in unison, "Please rest assured, Father Emperor, we will do our utmost to strive for the future of our dynasty."
Their voices were powerful and resonant, echoing for a long time within the Dragon Palace, demonstrating their determination and sense of responsibility.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Jingzhao smiled with relief, then sat back on his dragon throne, appearing much more relaxed.
He closed his eyes slightly, took a deep breath, and felt a sense of ease and relief that he hadn't experienced in a long time.
The tension that had been building up gradually eased at that moment.
But then Emperor Jingzhao's gaze was fixed on Lingyan and Xiao Muyao, his expression extremely serious.
The imposing aura seemed to freeze the air in the entire Dragon Palace.
He narrowed his eyes slightly and solemnly instructed, "The fact that the sixth prince is infertile must never be revealed. This matter is of great importance. Once it is known, it will threaten and destabilize the entire Great Zhao. If other princes and members of the imperial family hear this news, they will definitely be eager to make a move. At that time, various forces will compete for power, the court will be unstable, and the country will fall into chaos. I am well aware of the seriousness of this matter, so I am specifically instructing the two of you today."
Emperor Jingzhao's gaze swept back and forth between the two, focusing on Lingyan, his eyes filled with a hint of guilt and helplessness: "Sixth Prince's wife, I'll have to trouble you for now and let everyone take the blame for this matter on you, but for the stability of Great Zhao, I have no choice but to do so."
Upon hearing this, Lingyan lowered her head slightly.
Then she slowly raised her head and looked at Emperor Jingzhao solemnly and righteously, saying, "Father, please rest assured, your daughter-in-law understands the importance of this matter and knows the weight of the matter. She will definitely prioritize the overall situation. This little grievance is nothing, and your daughter-in-law is willing to endure it, because your daughter-in-law knows that the stability of the Great Zhao is more important than anything else, and the peace of the people is even more crucial. For the country and for the people, your daughter-in-law is willing to shoulder this responsibility."
Lingyan's voice was clear and firm, echoing within the Dragon Palace, demonstrating her determination and sense of responsibility.
Emperor Jingzhao and the Empress were deeply moved upon hearing Lingyan's reply.
Emperor Jingzhao then nodded slightly, his eyes full of praise: "Good, good! I knew I hadn't misjudged you. With someone as sensible and considerate as you by my side, I feel very reassured."