12dz Chapter 430 Easy Storage
Chapter 430 Easy Storage
All the ministers along the way were attracted by Jiang Yuanfeng, and no one paid any attention to Lu Xuan.
When the ministers around Jiang Yuanfeng heard that he was going to resign, they were so shocked that they couldn't close their mouths.
I was just about to give him some advice, but then I thought about it carefully. This man has been in power for many years, and apart from holding the power to appoint people in the court, he really hasn't accomplished anything.
Therefore, he swallowed the words that were about to come out of his mouth to keep her.
That’s the position of a second-rank minister!
If Lord Jiang leaves, wouldn't they have another chance? !
Therefore, a group of people advised him to resign and take care of his health.
In the palace outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the emperor shook his head and walked towards the court hall with joy.
Thinking about Jiang Xu's look and expression when the third prince was announced as the crown prince, as well as how respectfully all the ministers and officials would kowtow to him.
He was even happier than if he were the emperor himself.
After so many days, he was really looking forward to seeing the cheerful and energetic prince today!
Because of his happiness, his round face, which had become fat and yellow due to being pampered, was flushed, and the fine wrinkles at the corners of his eyes disappeared, revealing some of his youthful vigor.
It seems like the whole person is about to usher in the second rise of life.
The emperor arrived at the Hall of Supreme Harmony in great joy.
However, as soon as he took a look, his excitement immediately decreased by three points, and he was even a little surprised.
Xu'er... didn't come to court today?
He clearly remembered that the Queen sent someone to convey the message!
Wouldn’t the effectiveness of the surprise he had been preparing for half a day be greatly reduced?
He looked somewhat displeased as he continued to look among the ministers.
However, when I looked at it again, I was even more surprised.
This, this, this, Jiang Shaozhao?
Didn’t you just say this morning that you couldn’t leave Beijing to recuperate?
How come he appeared in the Hall of Supreme Harmony at this moment?
But this guy...how could he become so old in just two nights?
Thousands of questions flashed through his mind, but in the end, the expectation of the Third Prince entering the Eastern Palace prevailed. Joy was still lingering in his heart, so he didn't think too much about it.
Well, let’s wait until the court is over and then ask Jiang Shaozhao to find out more about it.
His small eyes continued to scan the figures in the court today, but the more he looked, the more strange and surprised he felt in his heart.
Why are there no military generals in the court here today except Shen Tingan?
Lu Xuan didn't come, and Wei Jie, who led 60% of the troops, didn't come either!
Several other generals were also missing.
These people, except when there are wars or patrols, almost never miss the daily court sessions!
He scratched his chin with his ring.
But some people did come.
For example, the Prince Jin who made him feel annoyed when he saw him!
His previous anticipation faded a fraction, and he glanced displeasedly at the strange-looking hall. A vague sense of unease welled up in his heart for no apparent reason.
He Yuanguang beside him bowed and gently reminded him, "Your Majesty, the officials have finished the kneeling ceremony."
He regained consciousness and looked at the officials kneeling before him. He raised his hand absentmindedly and said, "Stand up."
After all the officials knelt down, he was originally not interested, but when he turned around, he saw a figure standing faintly behind the screen of the palace door not far from the Sumeru platform.
Queen Ji had arrived at some point and stood beside him, looking at him and smiling.
With this smile, Niu Saner felt at ease again.
I really think too much.
Jiang Shaozhao is in the palace, is there anything he can't solve? Hasn't it been more than ten years?
There weren't any big storms.
Not wanting to displease the bright and expectant smile on Empress Ji's face, he twirled his fingers on his dragon robe, glanced at the ministers and officials, and said with a certain ease, "Today, I have a big news to announce."
Jiang Shaozhao had been waiting in the audience, and as soon as he was ready to stand up, he immediately followed Lu Xuan and Jiang Xing's instructions and explained the whole story to the court.
At least now that he had made things clear, he could leave this world where there was no hope anymore, and no longer have to endure the humiliation of being looked at by everyone.
But he didn't expect that before he even opened his mouth, the emperor said that he had something important to announce?
But in an instant, he immediately understood.
It should be about making Jiang Xu the crown prince, right?
He shook his head, a sad, sarcastic smile playing on his lips.
Jiang Xing didn't know what the emperor was up to. He and Shen Ting'an looked at each other and waited and watched for the time being.
"My dear ministers," the emperor waved his sleeves, his large hand toying with the dragon head of the dragon throne, his expression filled with relief. "In recent years, our Daliang state has been stable, the people safe, and the world peaceful and prosperous. But within this splendor, there is a hidden danger that remains unresolved."
He paused, his expression gradually becoming sad. "The Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace is the son of me and the late Empress Jingyi. I have always loved him dearly. Over the years, I have placed high hopes on him."
"However, for some unknown reason, over the past two years, Yan'er's health has deteriorated day by day, his mind has become increasingly weak, and he has become as naive as a child. I have sought out famous doctors throughout the country, and the Imperial Hospital has been examining his pulse day after day, but nothing has been able to alleviate his condition or restore him to normalcy. My once intelligent, healthy, and talented prince is now plagued by illness day after day, with no hope of recovery."
His voice was choked with sobs. "I am heartbroken, and I also grieve for the late queen. The son I had with my first wife ended up like this..."
Tears welled up in his eyes, as if he believed what was said, but Empress Ji beside him suddenly frowned.
Therefore, he changed the subject and stopped crying. "But our Daliang state must eventually have an heir to carry on the legacy. The legacy of our ancestors cannot be ruined. Therefore, I have thought carefully. Now that the princes have grown up, the crown prince's foolish behavior will make him a laughing stock in the world. He absolutely cannot inherit the throne."
"Therefore, I hereby inform all the ministers today that the former Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, Jiang Yan, will be granted the title of Prince Duan and the residence of Prince Duan in Nanxunfang. He will soon move out of the Eastern Palace. In view of this situation, after much deliberation, I have officially appointed the Third Prince, Jiang Xu, as Crown Prince to strengthen the foundation of the country and continue the great lineage."
After saying this, he glanced around His Highness and said with some satisfaction, "From now on, my dear ministers, those who hold positions related to the appointment of the Crown Prince may begin preparations for the relevant matters."
The satisfaction and happiness in his eyes could hardly be suppressed, and Queen Ji's blood boiled as she listened to him.
She stared at the man sitting on the dragon throne in front of her with her eyes fixed. She liked him more and more. If there were no officials present, she would have really wanted to rush up to him and throw herself into his arms and hook his belt.
Glancing sideways, he saw the shimmering affection and bright autumnal glow in Empress Ji's eyes, and his heart became even more excited, and he felt that his majesty as an emperor was boosted again.
How long has it been since I saw the queen looking at him like a god?
I’m afraid it’s been more than ten years?
Her joyful look made him feel as if he had returned to the time more than ten years ago when he first met her. The corners of her eyes were also filled with such a shy and reluctant spring...
For a long while, the Hall of Supreme Harmony was silent.
When Chang Wenji realized what was going on, he was about to step out to congratulate them, but Jiang Shaozhao got there first.
"Your Majesty, this is inappropriate!"
The emperor was immersed in the past events between him and Empress Ji when he was suddenly interrupted by a familiar voice, which made him feel a little displeased.
However, upon further inspection, the person who was against him was actually... Jiang Shaozhao?!
The anger in his heart suddenly burst out. He looked at Jiang Shaozhao and said unhappily, "Master Jiang, I have made up my mind. I don't know why you object. Why do you think it's inappropriate?"
It was obvious that this person had promised him that the third prince could be made the crown prince. Only then did he feel that it was completely certain and he hurried to announce the news.
And now, this person is the first one to stand up and say that it is inappropriate in front of all the civil and military officials?
He was the one who agreed in the beginning, and he is the one who opposes now. Is he making a fool of himself as the emperor?!
At this time, Jiang Xing also stood up.
"Your Majesty, I second Lord Jiang's words. The Third Prince was demoted to the Prince of Anchang a few days ago for selling official positions and accepting bribes. In just a few short days, you're appointing him Crown Prince so quickly. Please reconsider!"