usatvline Chapter 154 The Prince’s Evil
Chapter 154 The Prince’s Evil
Yu Gongyu began to carefully plan the situation he might face in the court tomorrow, thinking about how to deal with the doubts and oppositions from the prince's lineage.
At the same time, in Fengyi Palace, red candles flickered, and light and shadows danced on the exquisite screens, reflecting a mysterious atmosphere. The air was filled with a faint scent of ambergris, and the luxurious decorations showed the owner's respected status.
Empress Sun sat upright on the couch, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, her expression solemn. Yu Gongchen, who was standing beside her, was filled with resentment, pacing back and forth anxiously.
"Mother, tell me, why didn't father let me lead the troops to fight? I am the future monarch. If I can win this battle, I will surely win the hearts of the people." Yu Gongchen frowned tightly, and he looked as if he could pick up a fallen leaf. His tone was full of unwillingness and confusion.
The queen frowned slightly, and a hint of worry flashed across her eyes.
She gently patted Yu Gongchen's hand and comforted him, "Don't be impatient, Chen'er. Your father must have his reasons for doing this. Perhaps in his opinion, there is someone more suitable to lead the troops to war at this time. But as the crown prince, you must not lose your composure."
"Mother, I think that what the emperor said about my lack of combat experience was probably just an excuse. In fact, it was because of what happened at the flower viewing banquet that day that the emperor must have been on guard against us."
When Empress Sun heard what Yu Gongchen said, a hint of viciousness suddenly flashed in her eyes, as if she were filled with poison.
Thinking back to the past, I had worked so hard to ascend to the throne of the empress, and I thought I could sit firmly in the harem and pave a bright road for my son to become an emperor. But I never thought that the imperial concubine would be so favored, and now the emperor has completely ignored me and Chen'er for her.
She narrowed her eyes slightly, and after a moment's silence, she said, "Chen'er, what you said makes sense. Your father has always favored that bitch, the Imperial Concubine. Since he doesn't care about us mother and son, we don't have to sit and wait for death."
Empress Sun held Yu Gongchen's hand tightly and said firmly: "Chen'er, for our future and for the sake of this world, we must make plans early.
You need to build up your own power as soon as possible and win over the useful people in the court. The mother family of that bitch has been beheaded long ago, and with only Yu Gongyu, that useless man, who is obsessed with women all day long, he will definitely not be able to stir up any big waves.
Yu Gongchen looked at the Queen's resolute expression, and a fighting spirit surged in his heart: "Don't worry, Mother. I will do my best and live up to your expectations."
The queen nodded slightly, looking into the distance, as if she had seen the day when she and her son would ascend the throne. She secretly vowed to make the emperor pay the price for his partiality.
In the imperial study, there was silence, except for the smoke rising from the incense burner, which slowly drifted in the air. The emperor stood with his hands behind his back, staring at a painting of rivers and mountains on the wall, his eyes deep and complicated.
He knew that the act of enthroning Yu Gongyu would be like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing a huge uproar. Yu Gongyu, the prince who was obsessed with women all day long in the eyes of everyone, had always been regarded as a person who was not worth using.
However, the emperor accidentally saw the unique brilliance of Yu Gongyu hidden under his dandy appearance.
The emperor frowned slightly, and various possible situations kept appearing in his mind. Those courtiers with ulterior motives would definitely not easily accept this decision.
Some of them supported the crown prince Yu Gongchen, while others secretly colluded with other forces in an attempt to gain greater benefits in this treacherous court. The canonization of Yu Gongyu was undoubtedly a heavy bomb dropped in this complicated situation.
The emperor slowly turned around and looked at Eunuch Defu who had been waiting respectfully beside him. Eunuch Defu lowered his head slightly with a respectful look.
The emperor said in a deep voice: "Eunuch Defu, how do you think the court officials will react to the canonization of Yu Gongyu this time?"
Eunuch Defu thought for a moment and replied cautiously, "Your Majesty, I think the court officials will definitely be discussing this, and there will probably be many voices of opposition. After all, in everyone's eyes, the Sixth Prince has always been... a man obsessed with women, and they may question your Majesty's decision."
The emperor nodded slightly and asked, "Then in your opinion, how should we deal with this possible situation?"
Eunuch Defu said cautiously: "Your Majesty, I think we need to prepare in advance and pay close attention to the dynamics of all parties. If there are voices of opposition that are too strong, we can appease or suppress them appropriately."
The emperor pondered for a moment and said, "You are right. Defu, I have carefully considered the decision to confer the title of Yu'er. I believe he has the ability and I hope to take this opportunity to test him."
You must pay close attention to the dynamics of all parties and be fully prepared to respond. If there is any mistake, the court may fall into a chaotic situation that is difficult to clean up."
Eunuch Defu bowed and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will do my best to keep a close eye on the movements of all parties and ensure that nothing goes wrong."
With the arrival of dawn, the golden sunlight pierces the darkness like a sword, and a new day begins.
In the court, the atmosphere was so heavy that it seemed as if water could drip out of it, and the depressing atmosphere enveloped everyone like a dark cloud.
The court officials stood on both sides, each with a different look on their face. Some looked confused, like lost lambs, at a loss as to what to do.
Some people were secretly dissatisfied, their slightly furrowed brows seemed to reveal their anger. Others had calculating eyes flashing, like hunters waiting for an opportunity.
The emperor sat high on the dragon throne, his expression solemn, and his eyes slowly swept over the ministers. "My dear ministers, the turmoil in Zhaozhong yesterday was indeed a wake-up call. Now the government is beginning to show signs of unrest, and the country is in a troubled time.
The prince is the heir to the throne and the future king. His safety is related to the foundation of the country. It is not appropriate to lead troops to the expedition at this time. The situation in Pingxi is urgent, and a good general needs to be sent there.
After careful consideration, I have decided to let the Sixth Prince lead the troops to fight, and to confer him the title of King of Pingxi, hoping that he can quell the rebellion in the western border for the country and ensure the stability of our country."
As soon as the emperor finished speaking, there was an uproar in the court. The ministers whispered to each other and discussed the matter.
The heart of the prince beside Yu Gongyu suddenly sank. He seemed to see that after Yu Gongyu returned victoriously, his position as the crown prince was shaky. The sixth brother who he once regarded as a waste has now become his biggest threat.
Jealousy spread in his heart like a poisonous snake. He hated his father's partiality and Yu Gongyu's disguise. He glared at her, and his eyes were like burning flames, as if they could devour Yu Gongyu in an instant.
When the prince was full of resentment, an old minister took the lead to stand up. This old minister was a highly respected person in the court, and he always cared about the country. He saw that the emperor wanted Yu Gongyu to lead the troops to the war and confer him the title of King of Pingxi, and he was extremely anxious.
The old minister was anxious, his eyes full of worry, and he pointed in the direction of Yu Gongyu with trembling hands, saying loudly: "Your Majesty, you must not do this! The Sixth Prince is young and energetic, has never fought a war, and is usually obsessed with women.
I have heard that the Sixth Prince spent a fortune just to win the smile of a beautiful woman. With such behavior, how can he take on such an important responsibility?
The situation in Pingxi is urgent, and we need to send experienced and strategic generals there. We must not ignore the safety of the country because of a momentary thought! "