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

Chapter 65 Please execute the pillar of the nation to appease the world.

My father is a provincial governor!
My brother has now been appointed as the head of a prefecture in a remote area!
In addition, because he considered himself exceptionally talented, Nian Gengyao viewed all the heroes of the world as mediocre.

He accompanied his sister to choose jewelry this time, but he didn't actually want to come.

However, thinking that her sister would have very few opportunities to leave the palace after entering Yuqing Palace, she couldn't bear it and that's why she accompanied her to the gold and silver shop.

Unexpectedly, he encountered someone even more arrogant than himself.

They're always ready to draw their knives; are you scared yet?

Moreover, according to Nian Gengyao's estimation, these people were not ordinary individuals.

The young man who was leading the group dared to joke about having a good brother-in-law, which immediately angered him.

What does this guy mean?
He knew his father's name, so he should know that his sister had become a beauty in Yuqing Palace; when he said he had a good brother-in-law, was he jokingly implying that his family had risen through nepotism, with everyone benefiting from one person's success...?

Just as Nian Gengyao was thinking rapidly, he heard someone say, "My Lord Shen, I've finally found you!"

As soon as he said this, Nian Dongliang, covered in sweat, rushed in.

Nian Dongliang was wearing official robes, but perhaps because he had arrived in a hurry, his hat was slightly askew, as if something was chasing him from behind.

Shen Ye's impression of Nian Dongliang was that he was always steady and reliable. What's wrong with him today?
"Old man, what's wrong with you?"

At this moment, Nian Dongliang disregarded the presence of others around Shen Ye and immediately said anxiously, "Sir, something terrible has happened! There are already forty or fifty thousand disaster victims gathered outside the city!"

"I heard from the governor of Zhili that more than 200,000 disaster victims are heading towards the capital and will arrive in the capital in a day or two."

At this point, Nian Dongliang stammered, "I heard that these disaster victims all want to work at Wanfu Garden, but where are there so many jobs for them to do at Wanfu Garden?"

"Right now, a large number of disaster victims have surrounded Wanfuyuan!"

Upon hearing this news, Shen Ye frowned.

He could figure out a way to deal with ten or twenty thousand disaster victims, but it's not easy to deal with one or two hundred thousand.

However, his furrowed brows immediately relaxed.

With Emperor Qianxi above him and officials below him, why should a mere crown prince who was lying low worry about these things?

Will Emperor Qianxi abdicate if he worries about these things?

Although he felt heartbroken to see the suffering of the disaster victims, he knew his abilities were limited and he had done all he could.

As long as one has a clear conscience, that's enough.

As for the rest, let those with lofty ambitions do it.

He was just a leisurely person, dragging Shi Jingrong shopping, then trying to improve his willpower to resist temptation, and maybe even learning some foreign languages ​​along the way.

A moment of self-consolation led Shen Ye to pat Nian Dongliang heavily on the shoulder and say, "Old man, you can still handle ten or twenty thousand disaster victims as the magistrate of Daxing County."

"However, now that so many disaster victims have gathered, that is a matter for the Shuntian Prefecture, a matter for the Six Ministries and Nine Ministers, and a matter for all the Grand Secretaries."

"As for you, just follow the orders of those big shots!"

"As for the rest, it has nothing to do with you."

Hearing Shen Ye's words, Nian Dongliang not only did not relax, but his expression became even more unpleasant.

After hearing this news, he searched everywhere for Shen Ye, hoping that this General of the State could put in a good word for him with the Crown Prince.

But how could he possibly find Shen Ye's whereabouts?

Having no other choice, he had to send his servants to wait in the places where Shen Ye often appeared, and to inform him immediately if there was any news.

I just heard that Shen Ye was shopping, and he ran out before he even had time to get dressed properly.

Hearing Shen Ye speak so casually, he quickly said, "Sir, many people are saying that the reason these disaster victims are gathered in the capital is because the wages we paid to them for building Wanfu Garden were too high."

"I've also heard that an imperial censor is preparing to impeach our Daxing County for seeking fame and fortune and disregarding ancestral rules, which is why we've gotten ourselves into this mess."

"There are also people... there are also people who secretly criticize the Crown Prince."

Nian Dongliang spoke the last sentence in a low voice.

He didn't want to say these things, but at this moment, he had no choice but to tell Shen Ye what he had heard, hoping that Shen Ye could pass it on to the Crown Prince.

As long as the Crown Prince intervenes, he can save his life.

He was internally criticizing himself, saying that he had treated the disaster victims too well, which caused trouble?

Upon hearing this reason, Shen Ye suddenly felt as if he had been kicked in the head by a donkey.

It's amazing that some people could come up with such a bizarre reason.

He glanced at Nian Dongliang and said, "You don't need to worry about this nonsense."

"Just do your own job well."

"I'll make sure you're alright!"

Seeing the pitiful Nian Dongliang, Shen Ye casually reassured him.

After all, the old man not only worked diligently, but also gave her a beautiful woman. If it weren't for the old man's efforts to promote her, she really wouldn't have had this opportunity to temper her will.

As they were talking, Shen Ye looked in Nian Xinyue's direction, only to find that Nian Gengyao, that brat, had no martial ethics and had quietly left with his men at some point.

They're gone, but they'll have to come back obediently in a few days.

Hearing Shen Ye's assurance, Nian Dongliang felt much more at ease.

However, he still cautioned, "My dear Mr. Shen, you really have to take this matter to heart. Let me tell you, many people are stirring things up and trying to pin the blame on us."

"Our heads are too small to handle something like this!"

Shen Ye nodded and said, "Okay, I understand."

Just then, a guard rode up quickly on horseback. After exchanging a few words with Erlengtai, Erlengtai quickly came over and said, "My lord, His Majesty has escorted the Empress Dowager back to the palace."

"Let's not go to Changchun Garden either."

Upon hearing this news, Shen Ye was stunned!
According to his memory, Emperor Qianxi spent most of his summers at Changchun Garden. The weather was still sweltering, yet Emperor Qianxi was bringing the Empress Dowager and others back to the palace…

Thinking about what Nian Dongliang had just said, Shen Ye understood a little.

A wise man does not stand under a dangerous wall; soon, one or two hundred thousand disaster victims gathered outside the capital.

This is just a pile of dry firewood; if not properly placed, it could cause a major upheaval.

Although Changchun Garden was peaceful, it lacked the protection of city walls. In contrast, the Forbidden City, with its nine layers of walls, was hot and dry, but its many gates and guards ensured the safety of Emperor Qianxi.

Just as Shen Ye understood, Nian Dongliang suddenly sat down on the ground.

He cried out, "It's over!"

"This time it's all over!"

"The blame for disturbing the holy procession may also fall on our heads."

……

Looking at Nian Dongliang, who looked as if his father had died, Shen Ye said helplessly, "Alright, I said I'd protect you, and I'll protect you."

"How could such a crime fall on you!"

Because the Emperor returned to the palace, Shen Ye and Shi Jingrong's shopping plan had to be canceled, and Shi Jingrong returned to Yuqing Palace with a hint of reluctance.

However, as various pieces of information gathered, Shen Ye realized that he had really underestimated Nian Dongliang.

This guy's jinx really comes true.

On the very day the emperor returned to the palace, more than a dozen censors impeached him for failing to provide adequate disaster relief, which led to a large gathering of disaster victims and disturbed the emperor's presence.

Even more radical censors submitted memorials directly, requesting the execution of a pillar of the state to appease the people.

Upon hearing this news, Shen Ye almost laughed out of anger.

However, the emperor's return to the palace and the swarms of disaster victims had already turned into a dark cloud, shrouding the vast capital city.

Many officials began to focus their attention on the upcoming court session.

After all, there were many disaster victims, and Emperor Qianxi had already returned to the capital. What should be done? A decision had to be made in the regular court sessions.

Some people are already sharpening their knives.

Xiang Zhuang's sword dance was aimed at Liu Bang!
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