Everyone knows that among the three princes, the third prince has the lowest status and is least likely to be listed as the crown prince. Therefore, when the third prince visited them before, they all chose to stay behind closed doors without exception.
Relatively speaking, the eldest prince and the second prince account for 99% of those who will succeed in the future, while the third prince may only account for less than one in a hundred.
But now, the third prince has actually invited Senior Shu. Does this mean that Senior Shu has decided to support the third prince?
This news is a bit scary.
Don't look at it. Senior Shu is just a legendary figure in the academy, but outside, he is also a being that can influence the national situation. His identity as a five-ring appraiser is enough.
Yan Jianshi and the others looked at each other, and each could tell that the situation of the three princes was probably going to change this time.
Outside the banquet hall, the three princes were already standing there to welcome the guests.
The appraisers invited by each of them arrived first, and then the princess and envoy from the Thousand Island Kingdom also came.
At this moment, the three princes stood aside and waited.
The eldest prince Feng Ziyong and the second prince Feng Zishan each stood at the front. There was nothing to say between them, while Feng Ziqian stood at the back.
Although his two brothers were rivals, they both looked down on Feng Ziqian.
In their opinion, Feng Ziqian is the weakest and least likely to compete with them, so he should be eliminated first. Only by eliminating Feng Ziqian can the two of them confront each other without any scruples.
This is already a consensus between them.
The second prince Feng Zishan looks more stable, not as tall and brave as the eldest prince Feng Ziyong, more like a scribe.
"I heard that eldest brother even invited the Imperial Master this time? That's a big deal." Feng Zishan said with a smile at this time, his tone full of temptation.
When Feng Ziyong heard this, his face naturally showed a proud look.
Being able to invite the Imperial Master is indeed worthy of his pride.
Who doesn't know the status of the Imperial Preceptor? Even my father was extremely respectful when he saw it. If the Imperial Preceptor is willing to come, he has already shown that he will support him. With the influence of the Imperial Preceptor, he is sure to become the crown prince.
It will be very big.
"The second brother is well informed. Yes, the Imperial Master came to attend the banquet this time despite his busy schedule. He is indeed optimistic about me. He also hopes that the second brother will support the elder brother and stop fighting." Feng Ziyong took the opportunity to say, and his intention
Very direct, just like his style of doing things, straight to the point.
Feng Zishan smiled slightly: "Of course I support eldest brother, I always do."
Compared to Feng Ziyong, Feng Zishan is much more scheming. He only talks about his support but does not mention what he supports. Although Feng Ziyong is straightforward, he is not stupid either.
"Second brother, please don't fight me. You know what I'm talking about. You must know that the matter of establishing a heir apparent has always been to establish the elder rather than the younger. Why do you have to fight over it and cherish the friendship between us brothers?
Don't worry, I won't treat you badly when I become the crown prince. After all, you are my biological brother." Feng Ziyong said it quite directly and obviously this time.
Feng Zishan laughed again this time: "Brother, it's the same as before, I support you, but for such a big matter as establishing a crown prince, neither you, nor me, nor the third brother can actually get in the way. That's
Zi Shan really doesn't dare to say too much about things decided by his father, and he is good at guessing his father's thoughts."
Feng Ziyong's expression changed.
He knew he was a little impatient.
According to Feng Zishan, he was the one who guessed his father's intentions and wanted to interfere in such a major matter.
At that moment, Feng Ziyong's heart skipped a beat. He glared at Feng Zishan and said nothing. He knew his own temperament very well. Talking too much will lead to mistakes. There is no good in talking too much.
The Great Imperial Master also said this to himself.
I am still not calm enough, my second brother is very deep in the city.
"The Four Ring Appraiser is here."
Someone whispered something, and Feng Ziyong immediately cheered up. He knew that this time he had the best chance. After all, the Grand Master was here to support him personally, and he would be the most likely to win the heart of the Princess of Thousand Island Kingdom.
When the time comes, not only will he have gained face for the great nation of Tianxuan, but he will also be able to marry princesses from other countries and strengthen himself. The position of the heir apparent will definitely not be lost.
Thinking of this, Feng Ziyong became excited again.
Feng Zishan next to him had a calm expression, but he was a little anxious in his heart.
It can be said that he has worked very hard in these years, just hoping to surpass Feng Ziyong. He believes that his father likes him more, otherwise he would not be hesitant about establishing the crown prince.
In itself, if the eldest prince is very good and is favored and valued by his father, then he will never stand a chance no matter how much he is tossed up and down.
Now that there is an opportunity, it means that the father is hesitant. The father also feels that Feng Ziyong is brave and foolhardy and is not a king who governs the country.
That's why there is now a situation where three princes are competing for the throne.
Of course, as for the third prince Feng Ziqian, the most he could do was let him participate. Feng Zishan did not regard his younger brother as a qualified opponent.
I believe that the same is true for my father's side. The reason why Feng Ziqian was involved was just to show fairness.
So Feng Zishan knows that his biggest opponent is still his eldest brother Feng Ziyong.
Feng Zishan often visits the Great Imperial Master. He is very aware of the importance of the Great Imperial Master to the Tianxuan Kingdom and even to his father. The Five Ring Appraisal Master itself is one of the major reliances of a great country.
If anyone can get the support of the great national master, he will be more confident.
It's a pity that the Great Imperial Master doesn't seem to like him, but chooses to support Feng Ziyong. Even if Feng Zishan has all the tricks, this matter is also his huge weakness.
Fortunately, this time, he was able to invite two four-ring appraisers, so that he would not be at a disadvantage.
As for the third brother Feng Ziqian, from what Feng Zishan knew, he might not even be able to hire a four-ring appraiser.
When the time comes, it will definitely be a huge loss of face.
At this moment, the first appraiser had already arrived.
He is an old man with extraordinary bearing.
Just one glance made Feng Zishan's heart skip a beat.
This old man is no ordinary person.
The reason is simple. He was walking in front at a very slow pace, but none of the other appraisers behind him dared to surpass him.
What does this mean?
It shows his status and shows that this old man has great influence in the hearts of other connoisseurs.
But the problem is that this old man is not the great national master Sima Qing, and even Feng Ziqian does not know him at all and has never seen him.
"This is impossible!" Feng Zishan was a little unbelievable and a little anxious. You must know that he basically knows and has seen all the four-ring appraisers in Tianxuan Academy. Even those he has never met have information in his hands.
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But this old man was completely blank to him.
It would be fine if he was just an unknown appraiser, but looking at the other appraisers walking honestly and respectfully behind him, he knew that he could not be an ordinary appraiser.
"What's going on?" Feng Zishan turned his head and glanced at a close confidant behind him. The latter was obviously clueless and at a loss.
Not only Feng Zishan was dumbfounded, but also Feng Ziyong.
He thought that the person walking in front must be the Grand Imperial Master, but upon closer inspection, it turned out not to be the case.
He even didn't see the shadow of the Grand Master at all.