Up to now, after several compromises and concessions, the power of the East Palace has been expanding. The current prince is no longer what he used to be. Not to mention that he is no longer the useless prince who was ignored by the people back then. Even compared to the one who just oversaw the country.
At that time, when there was only an empty name, the current prince had already matured.
He is no longer the person she and her father can get rid of if they want, but the crown prince who can truly influence the foundation of the empire with every move he makes.
But...so what?
Zhao Qinglan looked directly at Li Chen without flinching at all.
She knew that it would be fine if she didn't do it, but once she did it, she could never back down.
Li Chen was also looking at Zhao Qinglan.
His calm eyes were as calm as the abyss, as dark as ink, and no one knew what he was thinking.
Suddenly, Li Chen laughed.
This smile caused the almost frozen air in Xi Zheng Palace to start flowing again, just like the frozen earth ushering in spring and flowers blooming, and everything returned to normal.
"It seems that after the Ninth Prince, the Queen has found a more suitable candidate."
Zhao Qinglan grimaced and said firmly: "Although the emperor has many heirs, not many survive to adulthood. It is also your father's wish to train a few brothers to help the future emperor earlier. The prince is kind-hearted and as an elder brother,
You can’t block your brother’s path?”
"Of course I won't stop you."
Li Chen said calmly: "Isn't it just to be crowned king? Yes, I agree."
Before Zhao Qinglan breathed a sigh of relief and showed a happy expression, Li Chen said again: "But the title cannot be the King of Wu."
Just kidding, when Taizu rebelled and was appeased by the previous dynasty before he ascended the throne, the one who was granted the title of King of Wu was the one who was granted the title of King of Wu. Therefore, over the past three hundred years of the Qin Dynasty, the number of princes who have been granted the title of King of Wu can be counted on one hand.
How could Li Chen give such a meaningful title?
"Let's just grant him the title of King of Zhao. As for the resettlement of the fiefdom, we can make arrangements for such important matters in the future. How about that?"
Upon hearing the title of King Zhao, Zhao Qinglan frowned and was about to object.
But seeing Li Chen's indifferent face, Zhao Qinglan heard him say before he could speak: "I have already decided."
Zhao Qinglan's words were blocked when she reached her mouth. She paused, thinking that it didn't matter what title he was given, as long as he could be crowned king, then the purpose of this trip would be achieved.
The most important thing was to make the prince anxious. She couldn't guarantee what Li Chen would do. Thinking of this, Zhao Qinglan said: "Okay, since the prince agrees, then tell all the officials immediately."
"OK."
Li Chen's straightforwardness made Zhao Qinglan even wonder if there was something fishy about this matter.
But looking at Li Chen's smiling face that was completely devoid of any dissatisfaction or malice, Zhao Qinglan felt that she was overthinking it.
After all, he was the one who initiated the matter. Let the eighth prince Li Yinhu be crowned king. No matter how you look at it, it cannot be harmful to you or good to the prince.
She could only attribute it to the fact that the prince had no choice but to act carefree and show dignity on purpose.
Just when Zhao Qinglan's thoughts were changing, Li Chen had already stood up and opened the door of Xi Zheng Palace.
Outside the door, everyone is still there.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince."
Looking at the people kneeling on the ground, Li Chen said calmly: "Go and inform the lord of the sect's mansion to come, and have a eunuch with a pen to wait on you. Then call all the cabinet ministers in Beijing to come to the Xi Zheng Hall for an audience."
As soon as these words came out, anyone with a little bit of political acumen was shocked.
