She Became A Downfall Noble Lady-Chapter 1032 - 1030: The Crown Prince’s Mansion in Name Only

Chapter 1032: Chapter 1030: The Crown Prince’s Mansion in Name Only

Fortunately, this is happening in the Imperial Court; if this were a tea gathering or a banquet, Jinrong’s words would probably have angered a large number of people.

Shameless, utterly shameless!

Xing Yuyue and others were extremely furious; Prince Yu not only blatantly flattered the emperor, but his ambition for the throne was fully exposed in his words.

How dare he!

Jinrong didn’t feel he was wrong at all, nor did he have anything to worry about. After all, His Majesty had long known his intentions toward the throne, and he had been interested for over twenty years.

Besides, everyone knew the rivalry between Prince Fu and the Crown Prince, and we haven’t seen any consequences for Prince Fu wanting to replace the Crown Prince.

If it weren’t for Prince Fu’s own misconduct, many officials in the Imperial Court would say Prince Fu is wiser than the Crown Prince.

The emperor listened to Jinrong speak shamelessly, his lips twitching again and again. This bastard, to reveal his ambition so blatantly, is he tired of living?

If all the princes were like him, wouldn’t the Imperial Court and the royal family be in chaos!

Tang Ming wouldn’t miss this opportunity, and immediately asked angrily, "What does His Highness Prince Yu mean by this? His Majesty is still in his prime, yet His Highness is already impatiently coveting the throne. Is this the way of a subject or the way of a son?"

He then turned to face the emperor, saying, "Your Majesty, I impeach Prince Yu for being both disloyal and unfilial, harboring disloyal thoughts and seeking the throne while your strength is at its peak. Such a heart deserves punishment!"

The emperor looked at Jinrong, his jaw moved slightly, "Prince Yu?" He should bear the consequences on his own; dare to say such courting death words in the Imperial Court, he needs to have the skill to clean up the mess himself.

Jinrong raised an eyebrow; he was the emperor’s son, he still didn’t believe it, speaking honestly could actually lead to death?

"Imperial Father, Lord Tang’s words have issues. Princes working hard hoping to have enough strength to inherit the great legacy, isn’t this a very normal thing?"

The officials on the hall were all dumbfounded. This, this, this kind of thing, isn’t it only permissible to do, but not to say? Prince Yu, you really dare to speak!

Jinrong was unaware, "Born in the royal family, being a prince, if not interested in the throne, how can one be considered a good prince? If all princes hold no interest in the throne, how will the royal heritage continue? Or does Lord Tang think, the empire of our Imperial Father is so decayed that it doesn’t deserve the princes’ admiration?"

Jinrong said this, innocently spreading his hands, and glanced at Tang Ming unhappily. That look seemed to disdain the old man who had been in the court for many years, for not understanding such a basic principle.

These few words said, the emperor not only had twitching lips but even the center of his brows twitched uncontrollably, "Beloved Minister Tang, be cautious with your words."

Jinrong’s words here were perfectly valid. My sons want to inherit my magnificent empire, isn’t that a normal thing?

Tang Ming was so choked by Jinrong and the emperor that he almost fainted.

He glared at Jinrong angrily: Since when did princes coveting the throne become justifiable?

Han Yanhui watching from the side was startled, fearing that Old Man Tang would faint due to lack of breath, hurriedly mediated, "Lord Tang is overthinking, His Highness Prince Yu means, he’ll do his utmost to assist His Majesty in implementing the new reforms."

Only then did Tang Ming remember that there was also the matter of implementing new policies. But, what were we talking about just now?

The emperor didn’t have much time to keep listening to them argue, "Alright, I’ve understood all the opinions of the beloved ministers. Regardless of whether it’s about the sage classics or thriving industries, they are all for ensuring the nation’s stability and prosperity. From the current observation, developing industries is not harmful to the country or the people, I don’t want to dwell on this matter anymore."

Xing Yuyue, Tang Ming, and others’ faces stiffened. This implied the emperor still intended to proceed as he wished, ignoring previous advice and today’s plethora of persuasion?

"Your Majesty..."

The emperor gestured dismissively, sweeping his gaze over Xing Yuyue, Liu Chengzhi, and others, speaking solemnly, "The Crown Prince’s heart issue indeed is hard to manage, not suitable for excessive labor, it’s better for him to rest quietly in the mansion. However, Prince Fu’s health is well-maintained," the emperor glanced at Han Yanhui, "Nowadays there are many state affairs, Prince Fu is quite proficient in craftsmanship. If his health allows, have him assist the Imperial Workshops Bureau in assessing the craft ranks."

This... what a delightful surprise! Liu Chengzhi, Zhao Ting, and others’ momentum instantly dwindled.

Though assessing craftsmanship ranks isn’t a long-term task, not knowing where the next position will land after it’s done. But it’s good to handle affairs outside the mansion.

As for how Prince Fu can gain footing in machinery industry, once he stands firmly, he can plan gradually.

"..." Xing Yuyue and others were stunned in place, whether the Crown Prince had heart troubles, who among us here doesn’t know? The emperor’s excuse, isn’t it too perfunctory?

However, no one could really challenge the emperor on this. Not to mention the emperor’s words are golden, even in disputing matters of the Crown Prince, they might not fare well. Drawing out the Ministry of Revenue’s decades-long deficit issue, the Crown Prince would indeed be deposed.

Those originally opposed to new reforms haven’t gained advantage in this debate. The faction allied with Prince Fu were given sweet rewards by the emperor, retreated, those allied with the Crown Prince, how can they make waves?

...

Though the court hasn’t officially decreed the deposition of the Crown Prince, the emperor has already mentioned the Crown Prince’s heart ailment several times.

With the emperor having other sons, not to mention the legitimate heir suffering from heart troubles, even having other illnesses, he would abandon him and instead choose other healthy princes to inherit the throne.

The Crown Prince knew he was different from Prince Fu; when Prince Fu recuperated, he indeed was recuperating. Once the emperor calmed down, Prince Fu’s illness recovered, and everything was alright.

Unlike himself, diagnosed with "sudden heart disease" during unconsciousness was brought back to the mansion, indicating his future.

Heart ailments, such thing, a healthy person if afflicted, might suddenly succumb indefinitely.

Initially, the emperor summoned several imperial physicians, pompously carried him back to the mansion, probably intending to depose him?

And today’s events only fueled more anger.

In the outer study of the Crown Prince’s Mansion, the Crown Prince sat gloomily on the dais, with Assistant Minister of Rites, Xing Bin, Tan Weixian, and six others seated on both sides.

These few saw the sky darkening when they came to the Crown Prince’s Mansion to report the outcome of today’s court persuasion to the emperor.

The outcome made the Crown Prince extremely furious.

Originally, due to some Old Pedants’ adherence, they couldn’t accept the well-established peace and suddenly proposed troublemaking issues.

They couldn’t accept the emperor’s current attitude. From the capital’s railway carriage, the emperor increasingly valued craftsmanship and the Craftsmanship Sector. From the emperor’s intention, one could clearly hear the emperor deeming that bothersome industry more important than studying sage classics.

One secondary reason was to curb the further expansion of Prince Yu’s influence.

Unexpectedly, in launching a challenge, it gave Jinyi another opportunity to participate in politics.

Now with Jinyi having another appearance in court affairs, while himself, the Crown Prince, due to heart disease, couldn’t handle state affairs and was confined to the nominally powerful Crown Prince’s Mansion, the results were foreseeable!

The more the Crown Prince thought about it, the angrier he got, waving his hand, sending two teacups on the desk flying, almost hitting Tan Weixian.