Help! The innocent prince always tries to seduce me clumsily

Chu Shitong did not let the carriage wait for Bishui, but turned around and went straight into the palace.

royal palace.

When Chu Shitong arrived at the palace, the other three princes were already present.

"See Father."

"Get up."

Chu Shiyu sat high on the dragon throne, his expression unable to tell what emotion he had. However, ever since Chu Shitong entered the palace, he had been looking down at her, as if he was trying to see something from her.

Chu Shitong stood up and noticed that everyone's eyes were on her. She raised her eyes and glanced at the dragon throne, then immediately lowered her eyes and took the initiative to speak: "The carriage was blocked on the way here, so I am late. I hope that my father and my brothers will forgive me."

Even though everyone in the world knew that she was so ruthless that she even betrayed Chu Shifeng, who regarded her as a brother, without hesitation, she never revealed the slightest flaw or arrogance because of this matter, and her attitude remained as humble as before.

He was so humble that Chu Shiyu was a little confused as to whether it was really Chu Shitong who investigated the affairs in Jiangzhou.

After a long silence, Chu Shiyu slowly came back to his senses and said, "It's okay. Today is a day off. I shouldn't have called you all here so suddenly."

Only then did Chu Shitong straighten his back slightly.

Chu Shiyu: "I called you all here because the officials in Jiangzhou have been convicted of several crimes. It is time to convict Lao Liu. If this matter is delayed any longer, I am afraid that people all over the world will speculate that I am protecting Lao Liu. After all, Lao Liu is my prince. Whether he is convicted strictly according to the national law or given a lighter sentence because of our father-son relationship, I am not satisfied."

As he spoke, his eyes were fixed on the four people in the audience.

The people in the audience were so smart that they knew what this meant without having to guess.

That is, they are the ones who decide the severity of the conviction, and Chu Shiyu only adopts their opinions and makes the final decision.

No matter what the final crime is, whether it is light or heavy, it is not something that Chu Shiyu came up with personally.

Someone has to catch this dirty water.

While convicting someone, one must also give a reason to convince the world.

In any case, Chu Shiyu would only adopt the opinions he wanted to adopt.

Chu Shitong naturally understood that it didn't matter what they said or how serious the crime was.

What matters is the Sacred Heart.

According to the order of seniority, it would never be Chu Shitong's turn to be the first to raise suggestions.

Just when Chu Shixuan was about to speak, Chu Shiyu suddenly asked Chu Shihan first.

"Lao San, what do you think?"

Chu Shihan didn't seem to expect that he would be the first to answer. He still had his usual cold look. He took a step forward and replied respectfully, "In reply to your father's words, I think that Prince Yu's crime is equivalent to treason. Although he is your father's son, just looking at the fact that Jiangzhou officials have been rampant in Jiangzhou for many years, we can know that the people of Jiangzhou have a deep-rooted rebellious heart. Whether it is to calm the anger of the people of Jiangzhou or to make up for the people who have been oppressed for many years and those who have died in vain at the hands of Jiangzhou officials, Prince Yu must be severely punished to give an explanation to the people of the world."

Chu Shihan's answer was what everyone expected.

He has always been strict and fair. No matter what the matter is, even if his close associates have committed a crime, he will handle it impartially and absolutely fairly without any personal favoritism.

Chu Shiyu just responded and treated Chu Shihan's opinions as if they were nothing serious.

"Old Five, what do you think? Do you support Old Three as well?"

Chu Shihuan had a serious and cold expression on his angular face. Unlike Chu Shihan, he had the toughness of a martial artist who had practiced martial arts on the battlefield for many years. Even though his attitude was respectful, one could still feel the toughness in him.

"I think what Third Brother said makes sense." Chu Shihuan said, "This matter is not only a royal affair, but also a national affair of Beiqing. If we don't punish him severely, I'm afraid it will hurt the hearts of the people of Jiangzhou and serve as a warning to future officials in Jiangzhou. Most importantly, it will likely endanger my father's reputation as a wise ruler among the people."

Chu Shiyu seemed to have listened to Chu Shihuan's words and lowered his head to think for a while.

Chu Shitong secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, if nothing unexpected happens, everyone should mean this.

At that time, Chu Shiyu could simply order the execution of Chu Shifeng.

The hall was quiet for a moment. When Chu Shiyu raised his head again, Chu Shitong suddenly felt that there might be other outcomes to this matter.

Because she actually saw that when Chu Shiyu raised his head again, there was a furrow between his brows.

"Xuan'er, do you feel the same way?"

Chu Shixuan looked calm and spoke lightly, without even looking at Chu Shiyu's face, and said, "I think the two royal brothers are exaggerating. This matter is a state affair because it concerns the people and officials of Jiangzhou. The people of Jiangzhou have been exploited by corrupt officials for many years, and it is inevitable that they have resentment in their hearts. Even if Prince Yu is severely punished, their anger cannot be quelled. The crimes of all officials in Jiangzhou are punished to the most severe degree, which also shows that the emperor attaches great importance to Jiangzhou. As for the rest, the emperor will appease the people of Jiangzhou in the future. When you have time, the emperor can go to Jiangzhou in person or send the prince to inspect.

As for the treatment of Prince Yu, that is the family affair of the royal family. There is no evidence to prove that Prince Yu and Qinglian are indeed in collusion. The person who corresponded with Qinglian was the governor of Jiangzhou. At most, Prince Yu condoned the governor of Jiangzhou to oppress the people for many years and privately raised soldiers and horses. "

Chu Shitong stood there in shock.

That's it? !

Is it a small matter that Chu Shifeng oppresses the people and raises soldiers and horses?

Chu Shixuan actually said it in such a nonchalant tone, as if Chu Shifeng had just made a trivial mistake that could be glossed over.

Chu Shitong's gaze towards Chu Shixuan unconsciously became complicated.

What on earth does he want to do?

It was clearly he who had charged Chu Shifeng with a serious crime, and he was also the one who tried to torture him to extract a confession. Why did Chu Shitong now feel that Chu Shixuan said this in order to save Chu Shifeng's life?

Chu Shihan and Chu Shihuan also seemed quite surprised by Chu Shixuan's words.

Like Chu Shitong, both of them did not show their complicated expressions and secretly observed the expressions of Chu Shixuan and Chu Shiyu.

Chu Shiyu seemed very satisfied with Chu Shixuan's words, and his frown relaxed a lot.

Chu Shixuan seemed to not care about Chu Shiyu's attitude at all, and continued: "He oppressed the people and raised soldiers, but Prince Yu was not involved in the rebellion. Even though he made a big mistake, he was still my father's son. He confessed his mistakes in the dungeon and never disrespected my father, nor did he struggle or resist. If my father dealt with him severely and ordered his death, it would cause panic among the people and hurt my father and the royal family's reputation. All Jiangzhou officials were severely punished. Prince Yu grew up in the capital since he was a child. In the end, no one could prove that the letter was written by Prince Yu. It was just stamped with Prince Yu's seal."

Having said this, Chu Shiyu suddenly glanced at Chu Shitong.

Chu Shitong lowered her head, feeling suspicious about Chu Shixuan's behavior of touching her for no apparent reason.

Could it be that... Chu Shixuan knows something?

"If the people of the world want an explanation, then father should remove Prince Yu from the imperial family and put him in the clan house. Prince Yu is guilty, but his crime does not deserve death. Father can distinguish right from wrong and loves his child deeply. If you give the people of the world an explanation in this way, spare Prince Yu's life, appease the people of Jiangzhou, and use both kindness and power, I think the people of the world will have no objection."

Chu Shiyu nodded, quite satisfied with what Chu Shixuan said.

"Well, Xuan'er's words are to my heart. This world belongs to Master Chu's family, not to everyone in the world. This matter has nothing to do with Old Six directly. My strict punishment of Jiangzhou officials is already a great favor. If I take Old Six's life for this, it would not be worth it."

Chu Shixuan chuckled with an ambiguous meaning and said nothing.

Chu Shiyu finally looked at Chu Shitong.

"Xiao Qi, what do you think of what Xuan'er said?"

Chu Shitong curled the corners of his mouth.

I was extremely speechless.

Does it matter what she thinks?

In the current situation, isn't Chu Shiyu clearly stating that the solution proposed by Chu Shixuan is the final solution to this matter?

A normal person wouldn't go against Chu Shiyu's ideas...

She didn't know why Chu Shixuan suddenly wanted to save Chu Shifeng's life, whether it was to show his good character of being friendly and respectful to his brothers or for some other reason.

But at this moment, Chu Shitong was really a little hesitant.

In the current situation, the best option is not to chase after Chu Shifeng and attack him.

Firstly, Chu Shiyu had already made clear what he was thinking, so there was no need for her to go against the dragon's scales.

Secondly, if Chu Shiyu pursued Chu Shifeng relentlessly and forced him to execute her, the Jiangzhou incident would have a huge impact on Chu Shitong. Perhaps this would make Chu Shiyu feel that she was too scheming and murderous. Not only would he report Chu Shifeng without any regard for their feelings, but he would also chase after Chu Shifeng and kill him at this time without any regard for their old friendship.

After much thought, it would be best to follow Chu Shixuan's words.

"I think what my eldest brother said makes sense." Chu Shitong said, "Sixth brother has been very respectful to my father for many years. He may have nothing to do with the Qinglian incident. He just tolerated the Jiangzhou prefect's oppression of the people in a moment of confusion...Sixth brother has been very good to me over the years. Now he is in prison for a crime. I am already uneasy, but the matter is too serious, so I have to report it truthfully. Now that all the officials in Jiangzhou have been dealt with, I am willing to listen to my eldest brother's advice and patrol Jiangzhou on behalf of my father to appease the people of Jiangzhou. I also hope that my father will spare my sixth brother's life for his many years of filial piety."

Her voice was filled with the utmost humble sincerity, as if every word came from the heart.

Chu Shihuan's low sneer reached Chu Shitong's ears. He looked at the pretentious Chu Shitong with disdain. He felt that she was acting like this just to dispel Chu Shiyu's suspicion of her when Chu Shixuan mentioned the seal just now.

However, Chu Shihuan didn't know.

There was indeed one true word in what Chu Shitong said just now.

And after saying those true words, Chu Shitong's heart, which had been hanging in the air for some reason, seemed to suddenly settle down.

Chu Shiyu saw that Chu Shitong's complexion had indeed improved a lot after that.

"Since Xiao Qi has no objection to this, then let's do as Xuan Er says. Wang Zexu, draft the decree."

When Master Chu issued the imperial edict, Master Chu kept staring at the floor, thinking.

She wasn't sure why she felt so strangely secure now.

Is it because, due to external conditions, I can finally pretend to be forced to speak up for Chu Shifeng?

But how could she feel at ease as long as Chu Shifeng was still alive?

Countless sinister plans flashed through Chu Shitong's mind, such as ordering people to poison Chu Shifeng's food after he entered the clan residence, or forcing him to death by other means.

But every vicious plan disappeared quietly after appearing in his mind, and was replaced by lucky ideas.

What if...she was willing to spare Chu Shifeng's life? In another form?

Let him become disabled or have some serious illness so that he can't support his other ambitions.

If this is possible, and Chu Shifeng can stay out of trouble, then she really doesn't mind letting Chu Shifeng live in this world.

Chu Shitong hadn’t made up her mind yet, and she couldn’t figure it out for the time being.

Chu Shiyu had already ordered Wang Zexu to pass on the imperial edict.

"By the way, I called you here for another matter."

Chu Shiyu said, "Marquis Xiao Zhan sent a letter back from the border saying that the West Wind Country has been sending people to disrupt the border in recent days. There are rumors that the West Wind Country has been recruiting soldiers for the past six months, and it is very likely that a war will start as early as next year."

Chu Shitong suddenly came back to her senses, and when she heard the word Xifeng Country, a few drops of cold sweat immediately appeared on her forehead.

It was at this time that my elder brother Xu Zhanqing in my previous life was pushed to the battlefield of Xifeng Kingdom by Chu Shitong, and he also died in the war with Xifeng Kingdom the next year.

In this life, she would never let Xu Zhanqing go to this battlefield again.

Chu Shiyu asked as he did in his previous life: "Marquis Xiao Zhan is stationed at the border. It would be inappropriate to ask him to lead the army there. There is no major movement in Xifeng for the time being. I am thinking of sending a few young and promising major generals there first. Do you have any recommendations?"

In the previous life, in order to make Xu Bingqing pay less attention to Si Jingli, Chu Shitong was the first to raise his hand and recommend Xu Bingqing to his elder brother Xu Zhanqing.

This is because Xu Zhanqing goes to the battlefield, Xu Bingqing has no time to bother with Si Jingli, and Chu Shitong can naturally get closer to Si Jingli and make better use of him.

Now Chu Shitong seemed like a mute, with his head lowered and no intention of speaking at all.

Chu Shixuan pondered for a moment and said, "I think Li Zhongguo, the left deputy general under the Marquis of Xiaozhan, is very suitable. He has been stationed at the border with the Marquis for many years and is used to the environment in the west. He has also been on many battlefields with the Marquis. He has no problem leading troops alone."

Chu Shiyu thought about this man. "Marquis Xiaozhan is nearly sixty years old. Li Zhongguo is his first deputy general. He is now over fifty years old. He has rich battlefield experience. It's okay for him to be a combat officer in the rear army, but it's not appropriate for him to actually fight on the battlefield."

"Then let him take the military marquis' eldest son Xu Zhanqing with him." Chu Shixuan said casually: "Young Master Xu grew up with the military marquis on the border since he was a child. Now there is no problem for him to lead the troops to charge."

Seeing that Chu Shiyu was really considering Xu Zhanqing, Chu Shitong immediately spoke out to stop him.

"The military marquis is stationed at the border all year round, and there are only two or three people who work well with him. If Lieutenant General Li and Master Xu are transferred away at the same time, there will only be one other deputy general left. If Xifeng is fine, but something happens to the main border city, I'm afraid the gain will outweigh the loss."

Chu Shihan said: "The Western Regions have been peaceful for many years, and the princess has just arrived for marriage, so I don't think anything will go wrong."

The Western Regions and West Wind Kingdom are two different neighboring countries, and lily of the valley comes from the Western Regions.

Chu Shitong was about to refute again, but this time Chu Shixuan spoke.

"Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be prepared for the worst. Xiao Qi's worries are justified. Beiqing is full of talented people. We can just pick one from the other young and promising soldiers. There have been few wars in recent years, and young soldiers have few opportunities to make meritorious deeds. This will give them a chance to make meritorious deeds."

Chu Shiyu took a deep breath and said, "As for the other young soldiers, I don't remember any outstanding ones in the past two years."

He set his eyes on Chu Shihuan, who was most familiar with military training.

"Old Five, who do you think is suitable?"

"If your Majesty only considers the battle ahead, then I think..." Chu Shihuan suddenly glanced at Chu Shitong, the corners of his mouth unconsciously raised, the smile in his eyes was hidden deep in the ink-like pupils, "The young marquis of the eldest princess's family is very suitable."