The struggle for the throne among nine princes—I really don't want to be the crown prince.

Chapter 50: Not asking right or wrong, just seeking peace of mind.

Emperor Qianxi had been referring to Shen Ye as "Crown Prince" all along.

But now, it has become Yunye!

Shen Ye heard this change very clearly.

He thought to himself, "The last obstacle I've run through today has appeared!"
The day will come when we can finally unleash that apricot-yellow outfit that Emperor Qianxi couldn't forget, and even brought up when he deposed the crown prince twice!
As the saying goes, life is like a play, and it all depends on acting skills.

At this moment, Shen Ye didn't stand on ceremony. He immediately clasped his hands in a fist salute to Emperor Qianxi and then solemnly said, "Your Majesty, I am a filial son!"

"Although the kindness that Granny Tong has shown to my son is not even a fraction as great as that of Your Majesty and the late Empress, at this moment, I only ask for peace of mind."

Regardless of right or wrong, I only seek peace of mind!
For Emperor Qianxi, who had been emperor for many years, there were many things he didn't care about whether they were right or wrong.

Because there is absolutely no need for it.

What he values ​​more is profit.

Shen Ye's answer satisfied him greatly.

In Emperor Qianxi's eyes, Granny Tong was just a dispensable and unruly servant.

Killing this person would only vent my anger temporarily.

In Emperor Qianxi's view, releasing this person was like releasing an insect, which wouldn't cause any trouble.

What Emperor Qianxi valued was the Crown Prince's attitude.

That's the Crown Prince's doing!

Emperor Qianxi was unsure whether the Crown Prince's filial piety was genuine or not, but as long as the Crown Prince did it, it was a good thing for him.

If the filial crown prince were to launch the Xuanwu Gate Incident, he would become a laughing stock in history.

For the crown prince, filial piety was a shackle, binding him tightly.

Of course, filial piety is a double-edged sword. If the crown prince is filial, but the emperor is nitpicky and keeps finding fault with him, then he is not being kind.

With that thought in mind, the dazzling apricot yellow finally won over Emperor Qianxi's heart.

There can only be one sun in the sky!

Wherever I am, there shall be no second dazzling yellow in this world!
So he said in a deep voice, "The Tong family is inherently unforgivable."

"As the Crown Prince, and with such sincere emotions at this moment, if I do not grant your request, it would seem that I am being too heartless!"

"However, every country has its laws. To prevent a next time, let's do as you say."

"Yunye, you must remember that some things cannot be granted lightly."

Emperor Qianxi's words sounded grand and dignified, but Shen Ye felt nothing but contempt for them.

All he wants is to take back this apricot-yellow prince's robe, why all the high-sounding words?

You're the kind of person who wants to have your cake and eat it too!

However, on the surface, Shen Ye still said very sincerely, "Thank you for your mercy, Father Emperor. I will remember it in my heart!"

Seeing Shen Ye's sincere expression, Emperor Qianxi's heart softened once again.

Is it right or wrong for me to treat my eldest son this way?

He wanted to take back his decision, but a voice from the depths of his heart told him that he couldn't be soft-hearted.

Things that should be taken back must be taken back.

If we give in this time, who knows when we'll be able to take it back again!

"The Empress Dowager has been talking about you these past few days. Now that you're here, go and pay your respects," Emperor Qianxi said gently to Shen Ye, his expression shifting.

Although the Crown Prince's performance stirred Emperor Qianxi's paternal love, he was, after all, the emperor.

He absolutely cannot treat anything that could threaten his position lightly.

Even if this person is his most valued son.

Shen Ye secretly breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Emperor Qianxi's words.

He didn't care too much about the life and death of Granny Tong's family.

He came here to express a certain attitude. Of course, what he really wanted was to return the crown prince's apricot-yellow robe to Emperor Qianxi.

The one wearing the apricot-yellow robe is the crown prince!

Even without wearing the apricot-yellow robe, I am still the Crown Prince!
However, if, as in a parallel universe, the crown prince is deposed twice, even if he wears an apricot-yellow robe and stands beside Emperor Qianxi, important officials like Zhang Tingyu would know very well that the crown prince is merely a figurehead.

The reason why Emperor Qianxi brought the Crown Prince back into the picture was to strike at the Eighth Prince's faction.

The crown prince cannot ascend the throne.

The inevitable fate awaiting the crown prince is to be deposed.

In fact, the Crown Prince was aware of this as well, which is why he fought desperately when Emperor Qianxi deliberately laid a trap.

Given the Crown Prince's intelligence, he probably realized long ago that this was a trap.

But he had no other choice!

Fight to the death, and you might just win.

If we don't fight to the death, then death is the only outcome.

By throwing the prince's robes out, regardless of whether it could save Granny Tong's family, Shen Ye had achieved his goal.

So when he heard Emperor Qianxi's order, he quickly replied, "Your son obeys!"

As Emperor Qianxi watched Shen Ye leave Qingyuan Study, a question inexplicably arose in his mind: was he being too harsh on the Crown Prince?

If the Crown Prince's apricot-yellow robe is taken back by himself, what will others think?
Soetu must be furious! That treacherous villain dared to suggest that the Crown Prince wear the apricot-yellow robe; he's incredibly audacious!

If we didn't still need him now, hmph...

When Emperor Qianxi thought of Songgotu, he thought of his old nemesis Mingzhu.

Mingzhu supports the eldest prince; the crown prince has lost his apricot-yellow robe, and he should be very happy about that.

Furthermore, since the Crown Prince did not give Mingzhu any face at Wanfu Garden this time, will Mingzhu take this opportunity to have someone impeach the Crown Prince?

and also……

Having retrieved the crown prince's apricot-yellow robe, Emperor Qianxi found himself feeling a pang of sympathy for his son.

After all, the son is her own, and he seems to be quite sensible lately.

While pondering, Emperor Qianxi recalled his conversation with Shen Ye.

The Crown Prince's calm and friendly demeanor towards him suggests that he still harbors a deep fatherly affection for him.

The moment the idea arose, Emperor Qianxi made up his mind.

"Since you want to temper your will and learn another foreign language, then I will grant your request." As he spoke to himself, Emperor Qianxi said in a deep voice, "Liang Jiugong."

Liang Jiugong stood at the door. When he saw Shen Ye off, his heart was still filled with trepidation.

He only heard more than half of the conversation between the Crown Prince and Emperor Qianxi, but even so, he felt uneasy.

The Crown Prince redeemed the lives of Granny Tong and her family with his apricot-yellow robe, which left Liang Jiugong with mixed feelings.

If I have done something wrong, the Crown Prince will probably plead for me.

But, would His Majesty do this for his own sake...?

Just as Liang Jiugong's mind was racing, Emperor Qianxi's voice reached his ears.

Regardless of what he was thinking at the moment, upon hearing Emperor Qianxi's summons, he immediately and respectfully said, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

"By imperial decree, the eldest daughter of the Jiangning Textile Commissioner, who is intelligent and studious, shall be made a concubine of the Crown Prince."

At this point, Emperor Qianxi hesitated slightly before continuing, "The daughter of Nian Xialing, the governor of Hunan, is gentle and docile, and is a beauty in Yuqing Palace."

Upon hearing this decree, Liang Jiugong was somewhat bewildered.

What is Your Majesty doing? You just took away the Crown Prince's apricot-yellow robe, and now you're bestowing two beauties upon him.

Moreover, they are all beauties with their own unique backgrounds.

However, I can figure out what I don't understand slowly, but I dare not delay the matter of delivering the imperial decree!
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