Chapter 288 Thunder: The eldest prince is still alive!
There was an undercurrent in the Jinluan Palace, and the atmosphere became increasingly tense. Only Zhou Mu felt clear in his heart that Zhou Xing and his gang would be happy too early.
Looking at Emperor Chengde on the dragon throne again, after observing the various expressions of the courtiers, he said slowly and calmly: "Today is the Lantern Festival, the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, and it is also a good day for family reunion. I want to
Announcement of good news to everyone."
When all the ministers heard that Emperor Chengde had announced good news, they all looked forward to it.
If Emperor Chengde can call it good news, it must be great news.
It seems that Emperor Chengde has never said anything about "announcement of good news" in the morning after he ascended the throne for more than ten years.
However, Emperor Cheng De seemed to be unable to see the expectations in everyone's eyes, and he was too self-indulgent.
Chi Gelao waited for a while and then lost his patience. He simply stepped out and asked, "May I ask what kind of good news your Majesty wants to announce?"
Emperor Chengde was waiting for someone to ask him. His eyes inadvertently glanced at Zhou Mu's face, and the corners of his lips could not help but raise: "I wonder if you, my dear friends, still remember the important event that happened when I was still the prince twenty years ago?"
Accident."
As soon as Emperor Cheng De said these words, the entire audience was silent.
How come everyone doesn’t know about that old incident? Empress Shun Gong died in that accident, and the eldest prince died just after he was born. Emperor Chengde lost his wife and son and suffered heavy losses.
After Emperor Chengde ascended the throne, no one dared to mention the tragic events of that year.
But at this time, Emperor Chengde exposed his own wounds, which made people confused and also revealed a sense of weirdness.
Could it be that the good news that Emperor Cheng De said was related to that old incident?
Everyone only dared to speculate in their hearts, but no one dared to answer the question.
Emperor Cheng De's eyes were once again fixed on Zhou Mu, and he recalled the dying appearance of the child when he was born, like a kitten, only a little bigger.
Now he has grown into a man who stands tall and taller than him.
"When my eldest son died when he was born, I was extremely heartbroken. I thought this would be the same for this child..."
When Emperor Cheng De said this, the ministers suddenly noticed something.
Zhou Xing's pupils tightened and he looked at Emperor Cheng De in disbelief.
"Fortunately, the child was lucky enough to survive on the verge of life and death and has now grown up. I think that in a few days, I will officially let the child enter the royal family tree." Emperor Chengde then threw another heavy explosive.
丨The bomb blew up and changed everyone present beyond recognition.
King Zhao was not present and these people were so charming. When he had questions, he stepped forward and asked: "Father, do you mean that the eldest brother is still alive?!"
This is the question of everyone present, but no one dares to be as ignorant as King Zhao. First, they are afraid of touching the sadness of Emperor Cheng De, second, they are afraid of being wrong, and third, they are afraid of offending Zhou Xing.
But if King Zhao asked it, it would be different.
"Yes, your eldest brother is still alive. Pick an auspicious day and let him enter the family tree." Emperor Cheng De's eyes flashed with tears.
Grand Master Wei also recovered at this time, and he was extremely excited: "Your Majesty, His Highness is really alive?!"
If that's the case, that would be great.
The prince establishes his eldest son, so that the prince becomes a legitimate royal bloodline.
Zhou Xing's hands and feet were cold. At this moment, he felt that the sounds in the court suddenly disappeared, and he only heard the chaotic beating of his own heart.
Originally, the crown prince's position was his, but he never expected that the eldest son of the emperor would appear. Didn't that person die twenty years ago? Why would he suddenly appear to compete with him for the heir apparent?
position?
His heart felt like it was boiling in a frying pan, but he couldn't show it on his face. He could only look at a certain place in front of him with a dull expression.
"Everything is fine with that child." Emperor Cheng De looked at the ministers talking in the hall with a faint smile in his eyes.
Grand Master Wei's heart was surging and he couldn't help but ask: "May I ask, Your Majesty, where is His Highness now?!"
His question brought out everyone's thoughts.
If the eldest prince is still alive, why not bring him directly to the court?
With the temperament of Emperor De, it is impossible to make fun of the royal bloodline and bring it up on such an important day.
"There is no need to worry, Wei Qing. Everyone will see my son soon. I am here today and will retire from the court." Emperor Chengde said, waving his dragon sleeves and leaving the Jinluan Palace gracefully.
All the ministers were left looking at each other in confusion, wondering how the eldest prince, who had been dead for twenty years, suddenly came back to life without showing up directly, leaving them guessing.
Everyone’s mood is actually very complicated.
After all, before today, no one knew that the eldest prince was still alive, and everyone felt that the position of prince was within Zhou Xing's pocket.
Suddenly a eldest prince appeared and he was also his legitimate son. If he really wanted to recognize his ancestor and return to the clan, wouldn't the position of prince have to fall into the hands of the eldest prince?
Ever since, everyone was quietly looking at Zhou Xing.
Zhou Xing received strange looks from the ministers, and those who usually ran behind him did not move towards him at this time.
It was like a fire was burning in his heart, but he didn't know how to vent it.
He left the Hall of Supreme Harmony in a daze, wanting to find Concubine Xian, but at this juncture, countless people were watching his actions, and he couldn't afford to mess up at this time.
Finally, with the last bit of reason, he left the palace.
Zhou Mu watched Zhou Xing walk away in despair, with a sarcastic smile on his lips.
At this time, Mai Shangshu chased him from behind, patted his shoulder and said: "The world is unpredictable. Who would have thought that His Highness, who has disappeared for twenty years, is still alive? Your Majesty is too tolerant. Since His Highness is still alive,
If you are still alive, why don’t you let His Highness return to the palace as soon as possible?”
Is it possible that the reason why His Majesty has never appointed a crown prince is because he is waiting for His Highness?
Zhou Mu looked calm and did not answer.
Mai Shangshu thought to himself and said: "I wonder what kind of person His Highness is? Could it be that he has already gone to Beijing? By the way, since Your Majesty knows that Your Highness is still alive, he must have had secret contacts with you for a long time, right?"<
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Zhou Mu glanced at Mai Shangshu and said, "I'll go ahead and take my leave."
Mai Shangshu watched Zhou Mu walk away, secretly muttering to himself why Zhou Mu was not at all curious about where the eldest prince was now, what his temperament was, and what his appearance was like?
But he was very curious.
Zhou Mu walked all the way over there and heard everyone discussing the eldest prince.
Wan Qinghou was surrounded by everyone. After all, Emperor Cheng De's most trusted minister was Wan Qinghou. He might tell Wan Qinghou any secrets.
If you really want to find an insider who knows the identity of the eldest prince, then you can definitely find Marquis Wan Qing.
Wan Qinghou has been immersed in officialdom for many years, so he naturally learned to do Tai Chi.
Emperor Cheng De did not officially announce Zhou Mu's identity today, so naturally he could not say that Zhou Mu was the Highness everyone was looking for.
Later, he pretended that he had something to do and had to go to see the saint, so he had to get out of the circle of colleagues.
