The emperor nodded slightly and said, "What else? Which prince does the minister of the court have the highest voice?"
"The ministers in the court are now divided into two factions. One faction supports Prince Jing, and the other faction supports Prince Ming." Eunuch Zhu replied softly.
The emperor's eyes deepened slightly and he said, "Then what?"
Eunuch Zhu pursed his lips slightly. Knowing that the emperor was asking about the reaction of the two princes, Eunuch Zhu said softly: "There are a lot of customers in Prince Ming's palace, and Prince Ming has been wooing the ministers in the court these days. In addition to paying his respects to the emperor, Prince Jing
Besides, he has been dealing with official business all the time. Even if a minister of the court goes to the palace to look for him, he will be stopped by the stewards of the palace."
The emperor nodded slightly, with a hint of displeasure in his eyes, and the brilliance in his eyes became colder.
Eunuch Zhu glanced at the emperor and knew that he was already a little unhappy, so he said softly: "There is another sentence that I don't know whether to say or not."
The emperor said coldly: "Go on, there is nothing I can't say at this time. I know it very well in my heart."
Eunuch Zhu coughed slightly and then said: "In addition to attracting many followers during these days, His Highness Prince Ming also became very close to the ministers of the court, especially those military generals. This time, the prince Yu Xing of Pingnanhou came to the capital, and Prince Ming often went there.
Look for Yu Xing. Although Pingnan Marquis Mansion is far away from the capital, the military power in his hands is considerable. If the emperor cannot satisfy Prince Ming in establishing the crown prince, I will be a little worried that something will happen to Prince Ming."
"You don't need to ask him who I want to make the crown prince." The emperor said coldly: "I'm not dead yet, and he's just thinking about it. If I'm dead, that's okay."
"Your Majesty, calm down." Eunuch Zhu was so frightened that he knelt on the ground.
"Get up." The emperor said with cold eyes, "This matter has nothing to do with you."
Eunuch Zhu responded. The emperor saw that he was a little embarrassed, and knew that he still had something to say, so he immediately said: "You have been with me for so many years, why do you hesitate in front of me?"
"Yes." Eunuch Zhu gave a gentle salute to the emperor, then stood up in front of the emperor and said: "Your Majesty, there is one more thing. I think it would be better to tell the emperor."
"Say it." The emperor coughed lightly and said.
Eunuch Zhu said in a low voice: "The emperor asked the prince to protect the emperor's safety. Now the prince has surrounded the emperor's palace tightly. Except for the emperor's instructions, no one can enter or leave the emperor's palace. The old slave feels that there is something wrong with this matter.
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"What's wrong?" the emperor asked coldly, and he couldn't help but feel angry in his heart. He was the king of a country, and he didn't like his orders to be questioned by anyone. Now that he was seriously ill, he could test the integrity of his courtiers and his son.
loyalty.
Eunuch Zhu said softly: "I have been hearing news these days. Some people say that the prince has put the emperor under house arrest and wants to commit rebellion. It is suggested that the Prince of Chu's palace should be completely cleared."
The emperor smiled when he heard this and said, "What did that boy Chu Yuanzhou say?"
"He is quite calm. He allowed the minister to speak, but he did not relax at all because the minister had opinions." Eunuch Zhu bowed and said.
The emperor sighed and said: "That boy Chu Yuanzhou seems unreliable on weekdays, but he has never let me down when he really does things. With him by my side, I feel relieved.