readsfreenovel Chapter 378 Princess Rouan 28
Chapter 378 Princess Rouan 28
Three months after the death of the emperor, a new emperor ascended the throne.
The following day, he excused himself from court due to illness and ordered Princess Fuguo to take charge of court affairs.
The courtiers, still reeling from the grand and magnificent enthronement ceremony of the previous day, were shocked to hear this devastating news, and were immediately filled with apprehension.
The three dukes suddenly remembered that when His Majesty met with the Emperor yesterday, the Emperor's sickly face remained silent for a moment.
The successive changes of rulers are an ominous sign for the country.
But who would dare say such a thing in front of an emperor who is not yet forty?
It has the connotation of cursing His Majesty.
And what was His Majesty thinking? Why didn't he bestow the title of King upon his eldest son to oversee state affairs, but instead appointed his younger sister to manage them?
It should be known that people's hearts are fickle. Under the influence of power, will the princess who assists the state still be as devoted to being a princess as she was when the late emperor was alive?
After all, the difference between the elder brother and the father on the throne is huge!
While the courtiers were preoccupied with their own thoughts, the brother and sister they were speculating about were drinking tea in the palace.
Despite the sweltering summer heat, the emperor showed not a trace of sweat.
He leaned back on the soft couch and said slowly, "Why should we care what they do? My brother and I will just do what we need to do."
Last night, he told his sister about his idea.
If he wants to pass on the throne, he will naturally have to consider the thoughts of the successor.
If Rou'an is bound by etiquette and rules, there is nothing he can do.
Fortunately, his sister wasn't that stupid.
“Cong-ge’er doesn’t seem as smart as me, so I’m definitely more suitable to do it than her.”
Such treasonous words, spoken in front of the royal father and son, truly showed no ambition for power, only overflowing familial affection.
There was no warning at all, and it just hurt Cong Ge'er a bit.
He clutched his chest, which didn't hurt, and felt even worse than when he was having an attack.
He was indignant that his aunt, with whom he had grown up, had suddenly become so clever.
"Don't worry." Ling Yi patted his shoulder: "I'll make you and your son princes in the future, and you'll definitely have plenty to eat."
The child she is currently pregnant with will become emperor before he is even a year old, and then die suddenly in the palace for no apparent reason.
Now that she's my great-aunt, none of this will happen.
After hearing these words, Congge shook his head: "Let's see how his fortune turns out."
He didn't know whether his child was a boy or a girl, only that it would be his only child.
Heart disease is so terrible, he didn't want his child to suffer like that again.
Seeing that he looked dejected at such a young age, the emperor impatiently sent him back to his residence to be with his pregnant wife, leaving Lingyi in the palace to discuss important matters.
Before they knew it, the discussion had gone on too late, so the emperor took the opportunity to skip the morning court session the following day.
He always wanted his court officials to have a process of accepting this.
Ling Yi continued writing with her vermilion brush, saying calmly, "You still have the mind to talk about these things because you're not busy enough. You'd be better off if you got busy."
The main force escorting the Du family members should have arrived in the capital by now.
The pent-up flames of war between the Du and Wang families were finally about to ignite.
The emperor leisurely sipped his honey water and said with a smile, "What do you intend to do?"
"Possessing armor privately is punishable by death according to the law." Ling Yi circled the memorial with her red pen and said with a smile, "Wang Jiazi has made a meritorious report and will be promoted and ennobled. Wang Dao has made a meritorious recommendation and will be reinstated to his original position and given the title of Junior Tutor to the Crown Prince."
emperor:"……"
His sister, she's not happy unless she sees the two families tearing each other apart, is she?
If the Wang family had known that raising a child like Wang Ying would bring such a disaster to the family, would they have drowned him when he was born?
At this moment, the Wang family didn't want to drown Wang Ying; they only wanted to drown those Wang family sons who had caused trouble for the Wang family during their trip.
"Bastard thing!"
The teacup shattered in front of the Wang family's door, and shards of porcelain scraped their faces, drawing blood. Yet they dared not utter a sound, trembling like quails.
"Foolish, utterly foolish!" Wang Dao pointed at them and cursed them.
He said that the Du family's attitude had been strange lately, and the head of the Du family even hated him. It turned out that these people were the ones who did it!
He pointed at the group of fools: "Who gave you permission to hand over that evidence to Princess Rouan? Who told you to keep quiet after causing such a huge disaster?"
If he had known earlier that the people of the Du family's ancestral homeland had suffered because of the Wang family, he could have been prepared in advance.
Whether they apologize and make amends, or send members of the Wang family to seize the assets they left behind, they won't lose out in any way.
But how did these people do it?
He would hide in the mud like a turtle and remain silent until he finally returned to the capital with the main force and came to report to him!
What's the point of reporting this at this time?
The good news was all over; the Wang family not only gained nothing, but also got themselves into a mess.
He could imagine that at this moment, not only the Du family hated him, but other families would also become suspicious.
For prioritizing royal power over the interests of aristocratic families, the words "traitor to the aristocratic families" are practically etched onto the heads of his royal family!
But what did the Wang family gain?
A redistribution of property? The emperor's trust? Or perhaps a promotion and higher rank?
Nothing at all!
What is this if not a pure loss?
How dare that brat Rou'an insult the Wang family to this extent...
"Correct!"
Wang Dao slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly: "Please, heads of the prominent families, have a chat. I have something to say!"
The Wang family gained nothing and was naturally used by others. The family friends must not fall into the royal family's trap and make the royal family laugh while the aristocratic families cry!
"The imperial edict has arrived!"
Outside the Prince's mansion, the thunderous sound of horses' hooves and the shrill voice of the eunuchs pierced the sky, shattering the countermeasures that had just arisen in Wang Dao's mind.
He stood in front of the main hall of his house, staring blankly as the eunuch left, still clutching the imperial edict that restored his official position and conferred upon him the title of Junior Tutor to the Crown Prince. He remained silent for a long time.
This is truly a case of mud falling into your crotch; there's no way to explain it now.
There are indeed benefits, but are they real?
The emperor appointed the princess to govern the country but did not establish a crown prince. Could this junior tutor really assist the crown prince?
"Too deceiving!"
After a long while, he squeezed out four words through his teeth.
This royal family really doesn't give anyone a single benefit when they use someone.
How can you expect people to work for them?
How can anyone believe that they didn't have the intention of discarding them after they've served their purpose?
How could this not inspire people to take a desperate gamble?
His eyes flickered for a moment before he spoke in a cold voice: "Come with me to see Wang Suizhi!"
From the moment he learned of this news, he sent someone to the residence of Princess Fuguo to find Wang Suizhi, but two hours have passed and he has not yet arrived.
This good son of his, who ruined the Wang family, is so arrogant that he won't even come to pay his respects to his own father!
That's it!
If the mountain won't come to him, he'll go to the mountain!
He refused to believe that Wang Suizhi would dare to refuse to see him when he, as the father, took the initiative to visit him!
He must see that rebellious son with his own eyes before he can finally give up.
He couldn't understand what benefit Wang Suizhi would gain from betraying his family, and why he was so confused!
Could it be for some so-called love?
But if the princess were to visit Seoul, would he really think he could become the prince consort and wield real power?