The first time in history

Qian Mingduo was right. When Rui Yuhuan's procession appeared at the Ruishi Camp, Zhang Hu, the deputy general of the Ruishi Camp, was standing at the gate of the Ruishi Camp, holding the head of the commander-in-chief.

The storm passed, and Qian Mingduo, who had been anxiously waiting for several days, finally received the imperial edict from Gao Quanfu, summoning him to attend the court the next morning.

After living in the cellar for a few days, Qian Mingduo was finally able to sit in the armchair in the study. Lu Ran went home to visit his mother, and before leaving, he asked Xiu'er to order people to boil more hot water so that His Highness could take a comfortable bath.

Qian Mingduo took Zi'er and Qing'er into a room with only a screen. Behind the screen was a large wooden barrel filled with warm water. Qian Mingduo looked at Qing'er and Zi'er beside him. He slowly stretched out his arms again.

The arrow wound on his left shoulder had not healed yet, and the pain made him put down his left arm quickly. He looked at Qing'er who was about to come forward to undress him.

Qian Mingduo said, "We three have been in the cellar for some time, so we should take a bath together today. Qing'er, the damage to your sword has not healed. You don't have to wait on me here, go back and take a bath yourself carefully."

"Yes!" Qing'er blushed, glanced at Zi'er and nodded.

Soaking in the water of just the right temperature, Qian Mingduo rested his head on the edge of the river and closed his eyes comfortably. After a while, he felt slight ripples on the water surface.

He knew it was Zi'er coming in, Qian Mingduo slowly opened his eyes. Zi'er had just sat in the water, her cheeks were rosy.

"Zi'er!" Qian Mingduo called softly, "Come here and sit next to me."

"Yeah!" Zi'er responded and slowly approached...

The next day, at the morning court session, Rui Yuhuan personally read out the "Edict on the Enthronement of the Crown Prince":

"I have inherited the will of heaven and rule over the four seas. Thinking of the fundamentals of the country and the importance of the country, I should establish a crown prince to ensure peace for the world.

The fifth son of the emperor, Ruichen, was of a gentle nature, with both moral integrity and talent, and was kind, filial, respectful, frugal, and diligent. He was intelligent since childhood, quick-witted and studious, well-versed in classics and history, and well-versed in etiquette. He had the demeanor of a gentleman and the talents of a wise king.

Now I have examined the ancient customs and followed the laws of our ancestors to appoint the fifth son, Ruichen, as the crown prince. I hope he will respect the heavens and follow the ancestors, strictly follow the teachings of the saints, cultivate himself and establish virtues, and work diligently in government affairs to protect the foundation of our royal family for eternity.

Announce it to the world, and the envoys will hear about it.

Admire this. "

Qian Mingduo talked with Rui Yuhuan for a whole day until it was getting dark before he returned to the mansion. Lu Ran led all the people in the mansion to kneel at the gate to welcome His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

Qian Mingduo just smiled faintly, helped Lu Ran up, and took her hand back to the study. After seeing Qian Mingduo sitting down, Lu Ran knelt down again.

"Ran'er, what are you doing?" Qian Mingduo smiled and waved, "Come and sit on me."

"Your Highness, you are now the Crown Prince. Ran'er wouldn't dare."

Qian Mingduo walked to Lu Ran and gently embraced her. "No matter who I am, you will always be my sister Ran'er."

Lu Ran glanced at Qian Mingduo shyly and nodded slightly.

"Tomorrow our Prince's Mansion will become the Crown Prince's Mansion," Lu Ran said, "Has the Emperor already had the idea of ​​making Your Highness the Crown Prince?"

"Yes, but father is very thoughtful. He wants to settle everything before appointing me as the crown prince. But..." Qian Mingduo walked to the window, "When father proposed to take back the military power of the imperial aunt, he also felt that something dangerous was about to happen."

"So the emperor made careful arrangements before leaving the capital?"

"Yes, but father didn't expect the imperial aunt to have murderous intentions." Qian Mingduo sighed and said, "The imperial aunt had secretly discussed with Concubine Yi that she would help my ninth brother become the crown prince. When my ninth brother ascends the throne in the future, he will give half of the world to the imperial aunt. She can then establish herself as the king."

Lu Ran looked at Qian Mingduo in surprise, "Why would you have such an idea?"

"When my father and I built the country together, my aunt didn't have any extravagant ambitions. But my uncle is unwilling to give up." Qian Mingduo put his hands behind his back, "Since he became the son-in-law of the emperor, he has been bullying my aunt all day long."

"After a while, the imperial aunt also became interested. But she did not participate in the secret operation of her uncle, nor did she report it to the emperor."

Lu Ran poured a glass of water and placed it gently on the desk.

"After my father learned that my uncle was planning a rebellion, he secretly executed him. In order to protect my aunt's reputation, he announced to the public that my uncle had died suddenly."

Qian Mingduo paused, then continued, "The Imperial Aunt once pleaded for Li Dan, but my father still executed Li Dan for the sake of national stability. Since then, the Imperial Aunt has never left her house, as if she has no contact with the outside world at all."

"On the day of my aunt's birthday this year, my father asked her to hand over the military tokens of the Lion and Bear Battalions. It was probably my father's decision that caused my aunt's personality to change drastically, and she ended up doing a series of things."

Lu Ran nodded, "But what about the Japanese ninjas who assassinated the emperor in the palace? Does this have anything to do with ***?"

Qian Mingduo said: "The royal aunt knew that there were Japanese ninjas in Sixth Brother's house. After she found out the situation, she sent people to disguise as Japanese assassins in order to let Father punish Sixth Brother."

"Then how did the emperor deal with the Sixth Prince?"

"My third brother was stripped of his title and demoted to a commoner. My sixth brother was imprisoned in his palace. Concubine Yi was sentenced to death, and my ninth brother was raised by Concubine Rong." Qian Mingduo sighed. "Since ancient times, you should not be born into an imperial family!"

Lu Ran took Qian Mingduo's hand and said, "Now it seems that there is only one hidden danger. She is hiding, and I don't know when she will..."

"Father can't bear it!" Qian Mingduo closed his eyes, "But after all, the royal aunt has a very high prestige in the army. Except for father, no one can compare with the royal aunt." Qian Mingduo is a time traveler. He has taken a great risk to obtain the position of crown prince for Ruichen.

"Is it necessary to remove this trouble for Ruichen?" Qian Mingduo was also extremely conflicted. "If I can stay here forever and become the emperor in the future, it would be good. In this case, then..."

Qian Mingduo embraced Lu Ran and put a hand into her clothes. "I will go find Liu Jingxue tomorrow and ask her to use all the power of Moyilou to find out the whereabouts of the imperial aunt."

"Your Highness!" Lu Ran said shyly: "Why do you want to be here..."

"Yes!" Qian Mingduo carried Lu Ran to the desk...

The next morning, when Qian Mingduo opened his eyes, his heart skipped a beat. Lu Ran was not around, only the first rays of sunlight reflected on the desk.

That was his desk, not Ruichen's, but Qian Mingduo's.

"I've just been the crown prince for one day, and you've already brought me back. Can't you just let me stay there forever?" Qian Mingduo sighed.

In the imperial family, the temptation of power is like a raging fire, devouring family affection and humanity. In order to fight for the position of crown prince and the throne, the warmth between family members is replaced by cruel ambition. Brothers quarrel with each other, fathers and sons turn against each other, and everyone is deeply trapped in the quagmire of power and cannot extricate themselves.

In that magnificent palace, conspiracy followed everywhere. The princes fought overtly and covertly, winning over powerful officials and cultivating their power.

They will use any means, including framing, assassination, and betrayal, just to get the supreme throne. Every step is like walking on thin ice, and every decision may determine life or death.

Blood and gore permeated every corner of the palace. The brotherhood that once existed became so fragile in the face of power.

For the throne, they can give up everything, including family, friendship and love. In this cruel struggle, no one is the real winner, leaving only endless sorrow and historical sighs.

Qian Mingduo exhaled a long puff of smoke and leaned back in his chair. "It's a pity that beautiful girls like Liu Jingxue, Lu Ran, Qing'er, and Zi'er will disappear from my life forever."