Chapter seven hundred and forty-ninth exciting moment
"Since this is going to be announced, it is very inappropriate for the fourth child, as a prince, not to be present."
The emperor turned to look at De'an and said, "Go to Xuan Laosi to go to the palace."
The officials below all looked at each other secretly, with different expressions.
"Your Highness, the weather is very cold today, so I have to put on this cloak!"
When Xiao Chengzi saw that his prince had hurriedly changed into his court clothes and was about to leave, he quickly caught up with him with his cloak.
Prince Jing hurriedly walked out of the palace. He didn't have time to worry about whether it was cold or not. He was going to court today, but he didn't go because he felt unwell.
Anyway, this kind of situation usually happens, so my father just asked a few questions and gave my permission.
But he didn't expect that something big would happen if he didn't go today.
His father summoned him so urgently that Xiao Quanzi said that all the officials from the previous court were waiting for him because there was something to be announced at the court meeting.
But no matter how much Prince Jing asked, Xiao Quanzi refused to say any more.
It is only said that he is a slave. He does not serve the emperor closely and is not on duty in the Hall of Supreme Harmony. How can he know the details here?
Prince Jing hurriedly got on the carriage, and the carriage drove towards the palace.
Prince Jing calmed down and thought carefully. First of all, he was not that important yet, and the court meeting would not be able to continue without him.
Secondly, it is definitely not because he made any mistakes. Because if he made a mistake, Xiao Chengzi was not here alone. And although Xiao Chengzi spoke eagerly, his expression was not cold, but his eyes were a little weird.
As for why it was weird, Prince Jing was not in the mood to guess at the moment. There was no need for him to guess what a slave was thinking.
But he thought of a possibility that could make his father summon him to court in a hurry. It must be for the purpose of establishing a heir apparent.
Suddenly he sat up straight, with a solemn expression on his face. Could it be that his father was going to announce the candidate for heir apparent today? The more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed.
No matter how many thoughts King Jing had, there was silence in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Although those ministers were jumping for joy just now, they knew that it was before the emperor had made a decision, so the emperor could naturally tolerate it.
But now the emperor has made up his mind, and the candidates have not been announced yet. If they still don't shut up, it will be a bit disrespectful.
The emperor looked at the silent ministers below, then glanced at the three princes standing in front, and couldn't help but snorted in his heart.
They are all in trouble now. After he announces the results, those ministers will definitely be upset.
However, this is a must-go for establishing a crown prince. The emperor now feels a little regretful. It is better to establish a crown prince earlier. Anyway, if he does not abdicate, can the crown prince still force the palace?
"My sons, please see your father, long live my emperor!"
After waiting for about half an hour, Prince Jing hurriedly hurriedly arrived at the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Looking at Prince Jing who was panting slightly, the emperor's eyes were very complicated.
"Get flat!"
"Everyone has been discussing the matter of establishing a crown prince for a long time. As for the candidate, everyone has always agreed on their own opinions. However, the East Palace has been empty for a long time, and we must not delay it any longer. You are all here today, and I will announce the candidate for the crown prince."
King Jing's face darkened when he heard this. He really wanted to establish a prince, otherwise why would his father be so anxious to let him go to court?
He guessed in his mind who his father would choose as the crown prince. After thinking for a moment, he felt bitter in his heart.
No matter who it is, it can't be him anyway. So who it is, what difference does it make to him?
"I wonder who the emperor prefers to be the crown prince?" Xia Qing came out and asked what everyone was thinking.
In fact, Xia Qing already knew in his heart. Judging from the emperor's previous actions, who was that person if he wasn't the eldest prince?
The emperor pondered for a moment, and then finally spoke under the eager eyes of everyone, "The eldest prince Zhao Xian is very talented and has extraordinary abilities. He has won my heart in handling general affairs. He has always been loyal and filial to me. All these are impeccable.
.As the eldest son, he has fulfilled his obligations as the eldest son."
These few words of praise from the emperor made some people present happy and some worried.
When the eldest prince heard this, he couldn't help but beam with joy. The corners of his lips curled up slightly, and his father indeed still valued him.
With this compliment, does your father’s choice for the position of crown prince be you?
The eldest prince was so excited when he thought that he was about to become the Lord of the East Palace. Even his hands hidden in his sleeves were trembling. What an exciting moment it was!
But the second prince and the third prince on the side had completely different moods after hearing this.
Their hearts sank to the bottom. Did their father recognize him as the eldest brother? Is the position of the prince really meant to be insulated from them?
Especially the second prince, his legs were a little weak. As long as he thought that he was born in the middle palace, but in the future he would have to make a living under his eldest brother who was born as a concubine, he felt that he had no love in life.
Can the queen mother still be in charge of the harem in the future? A legitimate son who has been crowned a king and rushes to a fiefdom, even if he is a queen, will be ridiculed.
How unbearable is the legitimate son? Otherwise, why would the emperor pass the crown prince's position to his concubine?
He had previously wanted to show his father what he was capable of, so his actions in Hejian Mansion were not too secretive. He wanted to prove to his father that he was not a mediocre person.
It was a pity that he could not get the treasure map in the end, but as far as he knew, the treasure map must have been in the hands of his father. Otherwise, how could Gu Chengyu be so safe after returning?
He was a little discouraged. No matter how hard he tried, he was not in his father's eyes.
The officials of the eldest prince's lineage in the palace all showed big smiles. It's no wonder they couldn't calm down, this is the position of prince!
When the eldest prince ascends the throne in the future, these officials who started following the eldest prince before he became the East Palace will still worry about not having a good future?
Just as the eldest prince was about to go out and show his modesty, the emperor spoke again.
"However, Zhao Xian is too ruthless. Although he is decisive in doing things, he is ruthless. If our Dayan wants to expand its territory, then Zhao Xian is indeed suitable, but what Dayan needs now is Shoucheng. The second prince Zhao
Dun has a pure nature, a tolerant and kind temperament. If he ascends the throne as emperor in the future, he will definitely love the people and benefit all people in the world, so the second prince Zhao Dun is the best candidate for the crown prince."
The emperor closed his eyes slightly, then changed his voice and said something unexpected.
The eldest prince was confused. He even suspected that he had heard wrongly. His father had praised him just now. Why, just a moment later, did he seem to hear his father saying that his second brother was the best choice for the crown prince?
He shook his head, trying to clear his mind.
This is impossible. How could it be possible that the choice in my father's mind was the second child? He must have heard wrongly.
The second prince really couldn't believe it. He stared blankly at his father's mouth opening and closing. With such a touch of words, did the prince's position become his own?
He glanced at his father in surprise and found that his father actually had a smile on his lips and looked at him with soft eyes.
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