readsfreenovel Chapter 399 The Optimistic King of Chess
Chapter 399 The Optimistic King of Chess
Chapter 399 The Optimistic King of Chess
"Father, don't just praise me. My husband also contributed to this. Please praise him in person next time." Shen Li didn't forget to take credit for her husband.
She knew that her husband didn't care about other people's opinions, but he cared a lot about what the Shen family thought.
"They say girls are outgoing, and it's true." Although Shen Zizai said this, the loving look in his eyes was undeniable.
"Father, your words break my heart. I specifically instructed Bai Wuyou to cover for you in front of the Emperor. Otherwise, with your outspokenness, you would have been reprimanded."
"Good, good, good. My daughter is the best to her father. Invite Chang'an over for dinner tomorrow and say I invited him," Shen Zizai said with a smile.
"Father is truly the best father in the world." Shen Li ran over and hugged his arm, saying, "Let's go eat too."
The Shen family was happy that day, but a dark cloud seemed to hang over the Prince Yi's mansion. After Minister Zheng and his confidants were imprisoned, the only trump card he had left was the Ministry of War.
Princess Yi's grandfather was the Minister of War, and he was now over seventy years old, an age at which he could be replaced at any time. They had already planned a successor, but this sudden reform completely disrupted their plans.
Even with the presence of Duke Xiao, Xiao Qi, and Lin Xiao on the border, who could interfere with the Ministry of War, it's hard to say whether the power of the Ministry of War will eventually return to the military.
Even if he doesn't now, the original civil officials have had their power severely divided, which means he no longer has absolute control over the Ministry of War.
Following the downfall of Wu Yong and the Zheng family, the Ministry of War became his biggest and only remaining trump card that could be considered a major force. But now, is it going to be lost as well?
"Why did Your Majesty issue this order?" Xia Shiyin served King Yi a cup of tea and asked the question that had been on her mind.
Prince Yi remained silent with a gloomy face, but his advisor, Master Gao, said, "Your Highness, I heard from the servants that His Majesty only visited the alchemy room and met with Chief Minister Shen a few days ago. He did not meet with anyone else in private."
"So, this was all the work of the Shen family?" Xia Shiyin was even more puzzled. "That shouldn't be the case. Shouldn't the Grand Secretary be helping the civil officials?"
"Bang!" The King of Chess, who had been silent all along, slammed his hand heavily on the table. "Who knows what's going on in the minds of the Shen family! These bastards!"
His previously assured victory has now been almost entirely shattered; how could he not be furious?
He was puzzled, wondering what he was lacking that the Shen family and Gu Chang'an couldn't help him!
Xia Shiyin was so frightened that she didn't dare to utter a sound.
“Your Highness, please calm down. These people do have some tricks up their sleeves, but they are not enough to deal you a fundamental blow,” said Master Gao.
The King of Chess looked at him: "What are your thoughts, sir?"
"Your Highness developed your power to counter the deposed crown prince, but the deposed crown prince is long gone now. What you need to win is His Majesty's heart."
Master Gao continued, "Without power, you might gain more favor from His Majesty. As long as His Majesty appoints you as Crown Prince, you will have no power you need in the future."
The King of Chess listened attentively for a while, then clapped his hands and said, "Sir, your insight is profound. My father used to dote on me so much, but since the deposed crown prince fell, he has become more wary of me. Isn't this power also an eyesore?"
“Your Highness is absolutely right. The only one in the court who can rival you right now is Prince Rui. But Prince Rui is clearly not going to compete. As long as His Majesty agrees to make you the Crown Prince, you will definitely be the first choice of the court.”
“Yes, sir, your plan is far-sighted. This is a golden opportunity for me before the fourteenth prince grows up.” King Yi said this as if he had made a great decision: “I will go to the palace tomorrow.”
"I'll trouble Your Highness to pack it up." He then looked at Xia Shiyin, who was standing to the side.
"Your Highness is too kind. This is my duty." Xia Shiyin secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Finally, there's a solution; otherwise, the people of Prince Yi's Mansion won't have a good time lately.