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

Chapter 96 I am the Crown Prince, I really can't try any harder.

With a large sum of silver in his hand, Emperor Qianxi was in a pretty good mood.

Emperor Qianxi naturally heard about the increasing praise for the Crown Prince circulating among the common people.

He was not just one source of information for Zhao Chang.

Moreover, as more and more evaluations of the Crown Prince emerged, Zhao Chang dared not continue to conceal the matter and, in subsequent memorials, he reported it to the emperor without the slightest negligence.

When Emperor Qianxi saw the assessment that the Crown Prince was wise and would surely become a wise ruler upon ascending the throne, he was initially deeply gratified.

After all, he was the crown prince whom he had personally trained.

Like begets like, and the son of a mouse knows how to dig a hole—this saying is true. Ultimately, they are, after all, the offspring of their father.

But after the initial relief, hearing these words repeatedly made him start to have doubts.

If the crown prince ascends the throne, he will be a wise ruler. Are these people hoping for the crown prince to ascend the throne?

Are you hoping I'll die soon?
Really are……

Are these rumors spread spontaneously by ordinary people, or are some people deliberately spreading these rumors?

If it was intentional, then their intentions are despicable.

Could it be that the Crown Prince had someone spread this rumor?

Although Emperor Qianxi quickly rejected the idea, the thought still took root in his mind.

However, he simply set the memorial aside without even asking Zhao Chang about it.

He is now confident that he can still keep the Crown Prince in check and control everything.

However, the idea of ​​changing the court was becoming more and more firmly established in his heart.

Once the disaster relief is over, it's time to move those so-called "soliciting ministers" and "manifest ministers" to another place!

That wretched Suo'etu! Why didn't he step down himself? Why did I have to do it myself?

As a wise and virtuous ruler throughout the ages, how could I possibly deal with my ministers without any reason?
Now, the Crown Prince has actually told him about this, and he's quite pleased with it.

He looked extremely proud!

This scene seemed to instantly transport Emperor Qianxi back to more than a decade ago, when he and the Crown Prince went on their first hunt, and the Crown Prince shot a deer with an arrow, and Emperor Qianxi praised him for resembling himself.

A wise ruler like myself!

It seems this child still takes himself as a role model!

Emperor Qianxi felt a sense of relief, but on the surface he said sternly, "Xuan Ye, don't become arrogant and complacent just because others praise you a few times."

"You are still far from becoming a wise ruler."

"Putting aside everything else, you can't even do the most basic thing: diligence in government."

"You spend your days playing cards or listening to operas; how can you possibly be diligent in your duties!"

Shen Ye felt very uneasy when she said those words.

Upon hearing Emperor Qianxi's criticism, my heart, which had been hanging in suspense, immediately felt much relieved.

If Emperor Qianxi were to praise him again with a smile, then he should be careful, as it would indicate that Emperor Qianxi was beginning to keep his true feelings to himself.

Instead, they scold him like this, as if he's still far from being good enough.

This is the kind of disappointment and frustration a father should feel.

So he said very sincerely, "Father, I will definitely be strict with myself in the future."

"However, I find the affairs of state to be far too complicated; even I find them tiring to look at."

"Father, why don't you let me enjoy myself for a few more years while I'm still young?"

"I will wait until my mind is more stable before I can share my father's burdens."

While you're young, have fun! How thick-skinned do you have to be to say something so shameless!
Emperor Qianxi looked around, wanting to find something to whip the Crown Prince.

However, when he saw the Crown Prince in his black princely robes, his heart softened again.

The Crown Prince has already lost his crown prince robes; if we demand too much more, it will not be good for his reputation.

He would never admit that he felt a strange sense of relief when he heard that the Crown Prince wanted to play for a few more years.

This relaxation feels like a weight lifted off one's shoulders, a relief that comes from the fear of something important being held safely and securely in one's arms.

"Hmph, if you don't work hard when you're young, you'll regret it when you're old!"

“Your Highness, people should work hard while they are young, not think about enjoying themselves.” “You yourself requested to serve as an observer in Daxing County, so no matter what, you must hold onto this position.”

“I heard that you haven’t been to Daxing County much lately.”

Looking at the strict father-like Emperor Qianxi, Shen Ye thought to herself, "No matter how hard I try..."

I'm already the crown prince. If I work a little harder, I'll reach the pinnacle and I'll have to bring you down!

Are you willing?

What's more, the harder I try, the faster you'll ruin me.

However, on the surface, this small amount of face still had to be given to Emperor Qianxi.

So Shen Ye said with a smile, "Father, I will definitely visit Daxing County often to observe the administration."

"Is there anything else?" Emperor Qianxi saw that Shen Ye was avoiding the main point and didn't want to continue the conversation.

After all, there are still many things waiting for him!

Shen Ye came to see Emperor Qianxi this time mainly to say that sentence.

However, he couldn't let Emperor Qianxi think that he was the one who did this.

So he took out the map of the inner city he was carrying from his pocket and said, "Father, did you promise me that if you raised two million taels of silver for disaster relief, I could choose any place to build my own mansion?"

“Father, look, this is the place your son has chosen.”

"This place is not only next to Houhai Lake, but it is also quite spacious. I think it's very good."

As he spoke, Shen Ye pointed to the location of Prince Gong's Mansion.

Shen Ye originally planned to bring up the matter of wanting the mansion later.

Upon hearing the Crown Prince's words that he was wise and would become a wise ruler upon ascending the throne, Shen Ye had no choice but to bring forward the plan!
His purpose was to make Emperor Qianxi think that all he had said was to build a mansion outside.

It's not about explaining the saying about wise rulers.

Emperor Qianxi looked at the location of Prince Gong's Mansion and quickly began to make calculations in his mind.

This place isn't too close to the Forbidden City, but it's not too far either; it's just the right location to build a prince's residence.

Why is the Crown Prince in such a hurry to build his own residence instead of living in Yuqing Palace?

Emperor Qianxi's mind raced, and he immediately recalled the Crown Prince's actions over the past few days.

Playing cards, playing games, listening to audiobooks...

With his own residence, does the Crown Prince live a more leisurely and carefree life?

After all, one's own residence is much freer than the palace.

Thinking of the Crown Prince's purpose, Emperor Qianxi snorted and said, "This place is not bad, but after this mansion is built, don't always think about living here."

"I'm reserving Yuqing Palace for you. You should come back to stay here often."

Speaking of Zeli, Emperor Qianxi glanced at the Crown Prince again and said, "Enjoyment should be moderated."

"Don't think that just because you're young you can be reckless and do whatever you want."

"In a few days, I will test the princes' riding and archery skills. You must not lose to the younger princes."

Shen Ye inwardly groaned when he heard that he would have to come to Yuqing Palace again.

But in any case, this crisis has been temporarily resolved.

He quickly replied, "Thank you for your concern, Father. I will definitely pay attention in the future and practice my riding and archery skills frequently so as not to disappoint you."

Emperor Qianxi nodded and said, "It's good that you know."

"Go down."

As Shen Ye walked out of the Qianqing Palace, he breathed a sigh of relief. This trip to the Qianqing Palace not only eliminated many potential threats, but also confirmed his plans to build a mansion.

Overall, it was a worthwhile trip.

However, judging from Emperor Qianxi's behavior, the reason why he did not delve into the idea that the crown prince would become a wise ruler was because he nurtured the crown prince more than he feared him.

It's just that I don't know how many more days this training can last.

Just as Shen Ye was walking towards Yuqing Palace, someone was already waiting for him outside the palace gates!

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