The Sixth Prince's words hit the water like a heavy stone, causing a thousand ripples.

Everyone was enraged, their chests heaving violently.

The emperor picked up the teacup nonchalantly, with an imperceptible curve at the corner of his lips.

Although he didn't want his sons to fall in love with the same woman, this kind of excitement was a rare sight in a century.

Because the domineering Fifth Prince's face was still a little red and swollen, the one in the imperial study was the abstinent Fifth Prince.

He took a deep breath to suppress his anger and spoke slowly: "Since everyone likes Nian Xing, we can't embarrass Nian Xing. If you have any opinions, please take turns to speak up."

The emperor who was watching the fun suddenly looked gloomy. Why didn't his sons think about whether they were embarrassing their father?

Isn't his face important?

And how come his gifted son is becoming more and more like a model husband!

However, no one cared about his thoughts, and the three brothers nodded in agreement with the fifth prince's words.

Mo Linqing spoke first: "Sixth Prince, what you are saying is that you spread the rumor?"

"Of course not." How could the Sixth Prince let Mo Linqing get hold of something? He knew Shuangyue hated rumors the most.

He raised his eyebrows slightly, "I also asked my mother to help suppress the rumors. I will go to apologize to Eunuch Shen tomorrow."

He glanced at everyone and chuckled, "If you want to expose my secret affection for her, given Shuangyue's personality, you can only choose to live in peace with me."

The implication is: whether I join you or not is not your choice, so why are you trying to act so arrogantly in front of me? As if I am afraid of your numbers!

Mo Linfeng let out a low, eerie laugh. "If that's the case, then let's see who has the better tactics. Do you think you can monopolize Shuangyue just by hiding in the dark and scheming?"

"Sister only belongs to herself, and I approach her because I want to belong to her." Mo Linming took over his second brother's words, "Sixth Prince, you think too highly of yourself. Then I wish you to be the only one who loves Sister but is hated by her."

The Sixth Prince played with the folding fan in his hand, and said in a disdainful manner: "Then the Prime Minister and the Third Young Master may be disappointed. They won't be able to see it in this lifetime."

The abstinent Fifth Prince smiled with a smile that didn't reach his eyes. "I don't care what means you use, if you hurt Shuangyue, I will be the first one to not let you go!"

"Fifth brother, please take care of yourself first!" The Sixth Prince sneered, "Who doesn't pay attention to Shuangyue for a purpose? Who is more noble than who?"

"But I won't interfere with Shuangyue's decision. If I win, I'm lucky. If I lose, I'll die." The abstinent Fifth Prince slowly rolled up his sleeves. "But Sixth Brother, I still have to let you see the power of unity."

The emperor picked up the teacup, and was already looking forward to it. Could the Sixth Prince still maintain the upper hand in the one-on-many situation?

But he didn't expect that his son, who had studied scriptures for several years, would directly punch his sixth brother.

The three prime minister brothers followed closely behind.

He slammed the teacup down on the table, his voice deafening, "Nonsense! How dare you fight in front of me!"

The fifth prince glanced at his father and whispered, "Give your father some face and hit him where he can take the beating and where he's too embarrassed to show it to others!"

"You are despicable!" The Sixth Prince was suppressed by the crowd and could not move, his face flushed because of the place where he was hit.

The emperor watched this scene with some trepidation. He wanted to call the guards in, but he hesitated. He could only ask the Sixth Prince for his opinion. "Sixth Prince, do you want me to help you?"

"Thank you for your kindness, father. But if you really want to do this for your own good, please give them a few beatings!" The Sixth Prince was forced to lie on the ground.

The emperor coughed lightly and said, "Sixth Prince, if you really want me to punish them for hitting you, I can satisfy you."

"Father! You..." The Sixth Prince raised his head in anger.

Mo Linqing slammed him to the ground, "Don't disturb us from venting our anger!"

The Sixth Prince: “…”

He could only keep this matter in mind and tell himself that it is never too late for a gentleman to take revenge!

After a long time, everyone finally released the restraints on the Sixth Prince.

The abstinent Fifth Prince bowed to the Emperor and said, "I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Father. I wonder why you have called us here?"

The emperor looked at the prime minister who had been invisible all this time and said, "Prime Minister, you speak."

The Prime Minister stood up, bowed, and said, "The Emperor has learned of your affairs, so he has no objection to you being attracted to Miss Shen, but you must not involve her life.

Today, Miss Shen proposed the imperial examination for women. After discussing with me, the Emperor felt that this was feasible. Since this is what Miss Shen hopes to see, it will surely make her more attached to the world.

After consultation with me, the Emperor decided to give you a fair chance to compete. Each of you should submit your opinions on the imperial examination for women, and let Miss Shen give you some advice.

Fifth and Sixth Princes, please forgive me for my eloquence. The fact that two princes are fighting for a woman is shocking. Your Majesty needs prestige to implement measures that benefit the people in the court and not be constrained by the aristocratic families. I hope you will also consider your Majesty.

This made the emperor look a little uncomfortable. "Don't listen to the Prime Minister. I can't even protect you, and I'm ashamed."

The abstinent fifth and sixth princes couldn't help but feel warm in their hearts. Fighting for the throne was not uncommon, and there were countless princes who ascended to the throne by stepping on the corpses of their brothers. This was also the reason why they had never thought of asking their father for help.

The relationship between the emperor and his subjects comes first, and then between father and son. Emperors of all dynasties cared more about the throne than their sons. How could they not be moved by the fact that their father was willing to withstand pressure and give them a chance to survive?

"Alright, it's getting late. I'll ask you questions." The emperor straightened his expression. "You said there were four people involved. Who is the other one?"

The fifth prince opened his mouth, then smiled bitterly, "Father, there are some things we cannot say."

Mo Linqing tried to gesture with his fingers, but found that he could only extend one finger.

Seeing this, the Fifth Prince quickly put up a finger, and Mo Linming also put up a finger, and finally they made up the number three.

The emperor couldn't help but feel a surge of shock in his heart. Could it really be related to the theory of destiny?

Although he said nice things, he was always skeptical about the matter.

With Shen Shuangyue under his watch, what happened in the imperial study could not be spread out. He just wanted to take this opportunity to unite his sons.

From his point of view, as long as his sons were given marriages, all negative influences would disappear without a trace.

His hands trembled slightly, and he asked in a deep voice, "Then who is the winner?"

The hall instantly fell silent. After a long moment, the Fifth Prince replied, "Father, we can't even move this time."

The system sneered in the dark, pointed its finger in the air, and a bolt of lightning penetrated the window and struck the inkstone.

She has the right to issue a warning for such plot-destroying behavior!

In this world, only her host can make her turn a blind eye!

The lightning left everyone with a lingering fear. They stared at the inkstone for a long time, speechless.

After a long while, the emperor waved his hand and said, "That's all for today. You may leave."

He watched everyone leave, his brows furrowed into the shape of a "川" character. Excluding the third prince, fifth prince, sixth prince, and seventh prince, only the eldest prince, second prince, fourth prince, ninth prince, and tenth prince remained.

The eldest prince has strong limbs but a simple mind, so he doesn't look like the prince.

The fourth prince was not strong enough and went to Su's wonton shop all day long. He had long ago withdrawn from the fight for the throne and only wanted to protect himself.

The ninth and tenth princes haven't grown up yet, so they can't be seen.

Could it be the second prince?

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