However, Bao'er's return had stirred up a tsunami in the Empire of Yutang.
In fact, just by looking at the tears that had rolled down the emperor's cheeks when he heard the news that afternoon and his undisguised love for Bao'er, it was obvious that this child's background was extraordinary and that he held a high position in His Majesty's heart.
Perhaps, perhaps, he had reached a height that no one else could reach!
Everyone who had witnessed it felt their hearts churning.
On the morning of the next day, reality proved everyone's thoughts right. His Majesty had brought Bao'er to the morning assembly for the first time ever. Holding Bao'er's hand, he announced to the court officials with a flushed face, "This is my eldest royal grandson, the son of the eldest prince, Yu Wuxia, Yu Qiankun. His nickname is Bao'er."
Boom!
It was like a bomb had been dropped into the court!
Even though they had some guesses and some expectations, all the civil and military officials still looked at each other in shock!
After all, the news was too explosive and shocking. It was enough to shake the entire Empire of Yutang!
The Crown Prince's face lost all its color on the spot. With a swoosh, his face turned pale, and his whole body stiffened!
"Father!" The crown prince's voice was heart-wrenching. All the civil and military officials in the imperial court were shocked.
His voice was too loud!
Not even in his wildest dreams would the crown prince have thought that he would speak so loudly to his father one day, "The matter of a royal brother's son concerns the royal bloodline. Father, please be careful! Father, please be careful with your words! "
The crown prince was trembling. As he spoke, a glint of madness flashed in his lowered eyes.
He knew all too well what the appearance of this so-called eldest brother's orphan, Yu Qiankun, meant to him.
It meant that the throne that he was so close to attaining was no longer as secure as before!
Furthermore, from the moment this Yu Qiankun appeared, his father had already taken away the right to inherit the throne from the crown prince's heart!
This was a disaster!
Initially, when the four countries besieged Yutang, Yutang was besieged by external threats and faced the imminent threat of extinction. The entire nation was united in their resolve to defend against the external threat. However, as Dongxuan's Han Sanhe invaded and even broke through the eastern border, the Fortress of Resilience, the situation took a turn for the worse. The crown prince had secretly gathered his advisors to plan to cede land and negotiate for peace. As long as Yutang did not really fall, he could still ascend the throne. Even if he had to cede a lot of land, it would still be advantageous.
However, with the reappearance of the Nine Supremes and the reversal of the war, they had dealt a heavy blow to Dongxuan and even forced Han Sanhe to his death. The siege of the four empires had been broken and Yutang's external threat had been averted. His Highness the crown prince was overjoyed. After this war, all four empires had been severely injured and would need at least eight to ten years to recuperate. Yutang's greatest enemy, Dongxuan, would not be able to recover without at least twenty to thirty years. Such a situation was exactly what His Highness the crown prince was most pleased to see!
His Highness knew himself best, he knew how capable he was. His Highness was well aware of his standard. Opening up new territories and expanding territories was not something he could do, but if there were no external threats and he could only defend himself, he could still do it.
Was this not the current situation? Not only were the four empires heavily injured, Yutang itself had suffered great losses and needed a ruler like him to defend himself!
But now, everything was clearly under his control, and he was only left with the final step of inheriting the throne. But now, another wave had arisen, and it was such a huge wave that it was enough to drown him completely and crush him into pieces!
"Be careful with your words …" The emperor smirked coldly and said faintly, "This concerns the royal bloodline … I will, of course, be careful with my words and actions … Crown Prince, what do you really want to say? Is it the throne or the royal bloodline?"
His Majesty's words were a little harsh. Moreover, it was a direct rebuke, leaving no leeway at all.
The crown prince was trembling. "The royal bloodline is not a child's game. There is no room for doubt!"
It could not be helped. This was the only way the crown prince could think of to deny the child's identity. He could only go all the way.
His Majesty was enraged, his palm slamming on the armrest. "So it's a child's game that I want to acknowledge my grandson? My own grandson, the eldest grandson of the emperor! A child's game? Do you think I'm a child's game? "
His cold gaze slid past the crown prince's face and slowly turned to the civil and military officials. His voice was cold as he said, "I wonder who else thinks I'm a child's game?"
His Majesty's wrath was about to spill out at this very moment.
This oppressive feeling caused all the civil and military officials in the imperial court to almost be unable to breathe.
However, everyone knew what this meant.
It meant the throne!
It was not just significant, it was extremely significant!
The current matter concerned their stance. Those officials who were close to the crown prince could not help but speak even though they knew that they would be offending the heavens if they spoke up now.
After all, once the matter was settled, the crown prince would lose his power. Not only would their previous allegiance and investment go down the drain, the aftermath would be unbearable as well.
"His Highness the crown prince is right. Your Majesty, please be careful. The royal bloodline cannot be taken lightly!"
A total of twenty to thirty officials knelt down at the same time. An official with white hair and beard trembled as he stood up. The moment he opened his mouth, tears streamed down his face, "Your Majesty, please calm down for a moment. Things will not be made clear if we do not speak reason. The current situation is just as the Crown Prince has said, we cannot afford to be careless. The authenticity of the royal bloodline also involves the ownership of the throne … This child … cough, this official has never heard of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince leaving behind a bloodline. Now … such a child has suddenly appeared … This old official thinks … Your Majesty should be more cautious in your actions."
Before his words echoed in the air, the old official knelt down. "Your Majesty, this concerns the future of Yutang. Your Majesty must be cautious …"
As the old official knelt in the dust, no less than forty to fifty other officials stood up one after another and knelt on the ground in unison. "Your Majesty, this matter concerns the country and the succession of the throne. Please reconsider!"
The emperor's gaze was as sharp as a hawk's. Looking at the officials who had stepped out to kneel down, his gaze was icy as he said, "Officials who have stepped out, do all of you think that what I am doing is … very inappropriate?"
The people who were out of class were all experienced people. How could they not hear the coldness and threat in His Majesty's voice? Everyone's heart could not help but tremble. They all knew that once they gave an affirmative answer, it was equivalent to completely offending His Majesty.
However, they were already riding on a tiger's back; it was difficult to escape.
Moreover, as the saying goes, the law does not punish the masses. Currently, there were around seventy to eighty ministers who came out to admonish the Emperor at the same time. Even His Majesty the Emperor had to be cautious. He couldn't denounce such a large group of ministers, especially when the situation had just stabilized!
"Your Majesty, please think twice!" The officials spoke in unison, their voices loud and clear.
"Good, good, good!" The emperor shouted three times, each louder than the last. He said coldly, "You are all my good officials! My … good crown prince! You are truly dedicated to the country and have no other thoughts! You are courageous and loyal, and you advise us bluntly. Truly good! "
Many of the officials could not help but blush when they heard the emperor.
"What about you? What do you think? " The emperor looked at the other officials who did not speak and said calmly, "Why are you not saying anything? Do you also think that what I am doing is inappropriate? "
Wu Lie, the Minister of Justice, stepped out and said, "I have no opinion on what Your Majesty has done. What Your Majesty has said is indeed a matter of the royal family, but it is also a family matter to Your Majesty. It is just a reunion between grandfather and grandson. Just this point alone, I do not have the right to say anything. Moreover, to say something disrespectful, Your Majesty has recognized this grandson, but I do not feel anything towards it. On the other hand, if Your Majesty does not recognize this grandson, it does not matter to me. "
At this point, the emperor had already squinted his eyes in satisfaction.
However, this stern and upright official obviously felt that he had not said enough. He actually continued, "I am just an official. I am just doing my duty and doing my job well. As for other matters, there is no need to worry too much. Speaking of this, I would like to ask these officials, why are you so interested in Your Majesty's family matters? The country is in danger at every turn, and you casually talk about the royal bloodline. Forgive me for my ignorance, but I really do not understand what you are thinking. Is it really that serious?! "
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