Chapter 1896: Chapter 1896: The Rites Between Sovereign and Subject
The Empress hastily stepped forward to help him up, her tone sowhat reproachful: “Father, this person is really serious, there are no outsiders here, why take it so seriously? You actually knelt before your daughter.”
Pri Minister: “The rites between sovereign and minister must not be neglected.”
The Empress: “Father, is there sothing you need to discuss with today?”
Pri Minister: “Ever since your brother t his tragic end, your father has been in a state of decline for a long ti, not even realizing what happened to Xuanxuan, your father apologizes to you.”
ntioning this matter, the Empress’s mood beca heavy; she only had one son, the Fourth Prince, and now that he was disinherited, her future was uncertain. Because of this, she had fallen gravely ill in recent days, becoming quite haggard.
The won of the Imperial Palace are indeed sorrowful, without a son to rely on, even as Empress, the future is worriso, and her status could easily be replaced by other Noble Consorts.
“Alas! This matter has been troubling greatly.”
“Empress, why not adopt one from another Prince under your na, just in case.”
“If it really cos to that, what would Xuanxuan think?” Even though the Fourth Prince was disinherited, he was her biological son; the Empress could not bear to strike a blow against the Fourth Prince.
“It’s also for his own good, Xuanxuan will understand soday.”
Indeed, if the position of Crown Prince is seized by another Prince, and later ascends to the throne, both the Fourth Prince and the Empress would have no way out, including the Pri Minister’s residence, and even if not exterminated, they would beco insignificant and unused.
If the Empress adopts another Prince under her na, and he later rules the empire, even if the Fourth Prince no longer shines, he will be safe.
“Xuanxuan just lost an eye and is not in a good mood; let’s consider it after waiting a while!”
“It can’t be delayed anymore, if it is delayed further, the Crown Prince position will be taken.”
“That…this….”
“Empress, don’t hesitate any longer, opportunity knocks but once; if missed, we will have no chance.”
The Empress beca troubled; even if she must adopt, she must carefully choose which Prince is capable of assuming the position of Crown Prince.
The Empress furrowed her brows and said: “Amongst the many Princes, I really don’t know who to choose.”
“Father has long thought about it, just choose the Second Prince!”
“The Second Prince?”
“Yes, the Second Prince.”
The Pri Minister thought over and over, among the Princes, only the Second Prince was most suitable. After all, his conditions were good in various aspects, coupled with his Mother Consort who is rely an ordinary concubine, her maternal family is ordinary without any backing.
“But his Mother Consort is still here, I fear making bridal clothes for another.”
The position of Crown Prince is no small matter; the Empress’s concerns are understandable. The Second Prince is already grown up; as the saying goes, the mother and child’s heart are one. If soday she helps the Second Prince seize the throne, and the Second Prince remains mindful of his biological mother, making her Empress Dowager, wouldn’t she be making bridal clothes for another?
The Pri Minister leaned close to the Empress, a sinister smile erged on his face, and he said in a low voice: “Empress, I have a plan, would you like to hear it?”
“What strategy?”
“Since the Empress is not assured of the Second Prince’s biological mother, why not….” At this point, the Pri Minister ceased speaking, only gesturing at his neck and making a cutting motion.
“Is this okay? If the Second Prince finds out, wouldn’t it be quite troubleso?”
This tactic of seizing the child while killing the mother is imnsely malicious. The Empress was not soft-hearted but was afraid that if the Second Prince learned soday, it would be unfavorable for their mother and son.
“Be assured, Father will handle it stealthily, even The Emperor won’t notice.” To maintain the position of Pri Minister, his thods were naturally extraordinary.
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