The Crown Prince made up his mind.
This child's identity was naturally real, but … even if he was beaten to death … he could not admit this matter, especially not from his own mouth!
Once he admitted it, he would be handing over the throne that was within his grasp!
"But there is no point in denying it."
"For so many days, Imperial Father has always missed Imperial Brother … He has always felt that he owed Imperial Brother … Under such a mentality, the appearance of this child has naturally aroused Imperial Father's desire to make up for it … He will give everything that Imperial Brother should have received … to this child!"
"This naturally includes the position of Crown Prince and the throne."
"In front of Imperial Father's attitude, I have no chance of winning at all! No matter how hard I try, it will all be in vain! "
The Crown Prince paced back and forth in the Crown Prince's Mansion with a gloomy expression.
"Then, there is only one way to go!"
"Only when this child dies … can I take back everything that belongs to me. Only then will father have no other choice, just like before!"
The Crown Prince's thoughts were very clear.
Moreover, it was very stubborn and determined.
In fact, from the moment that child appeared in the golden hall, he had been thinking about this problem. He had even tried all sorts of methods that could and could not be used in his mind!
"This Yu Qiankun must die! Anyone who stands in the way of the throne must die!"
The Crown Prince gritted his teeth.
He had a bright and handsome face that was inherited from the Yu bloodline. Under the bright yellow robe that symbolized royal status, his eyes were unusually dark and vicious.
Although there was a small voice in his heart that tried to stop him: You can't do this, that's your big brother's only bloodline, your own nephew, you can't fight with your own family, you can't kill each other!
However, another ferocious voice burst out like a flash flood, easily shattering the barrier into pieces. What big brother's only bloodline?! In front of the throne, all of this is not important! Even the relationship between father and son … Not to mention the bloodline of big brother …
The path of the throne is indisputable!
As long as I ascend to the throne, I can have anything I want. The whole world will be mine and everything will be within my reach!
But if I fall from the position of Crown Prince, I will have no future to speak of!
A fallen phoenix was inferior to a chicken. A crown prince who could not ascend the throne was even worse than a commoner!
"A banished Crown Prince is at the bottom of the entire country!"
This was the heartfelt sigh of a crown prince of the previous dynasty, who had been stripped of his position because of a mistake he made!
Every time the Crown Prince thought of this sentence, his body would tremble in empathy.
"The next step is to rule the world! If you take half a step back, it will be a bottomless abyss, and there will be no tomorrow! "
"What choice do I have?"
"What choice do I have?!"
With a gloomy face, the Crown Prince walked into his study room with his hands behind his back, leaving behind a deep voice, "Summon … Mister Wen, Mister Yi, and Mister Gu, for a meeting!"
Similarly, when the other princes heard about this matter, their faces all darkened without exception.
The Third Prince and the Fourth Prince's expressions were even worse than the Crown Prince's!
"Meeting!"
Gathering people at this time, even if it was a secret, would definitely attract attention. However, the princes were already panicking!
The Fifth Prince made his move at once, visiting the Residence of Leng Daoyin.
The Sixth Prince, under the guidance of his imperial concubine, went to Old Marshal Qiu Jianhan's house to ask about his well-being …
…
…
After the morning assembly, His Majesty returned to the palace leisurely and went to the royal study.
Along the way, there was a hint of a smile hanging on the corners of his lips, his demeanor carefree, but the faint lines on his face were indescribably cold.
In the royal study.
His Majesty looked at the portrait of his deceased eldest son and said softly, "My son, I don't know if this decision is right or wrong. But I have to do this now … If your younger brothers don't make a move and compete fairly with their own means, I will choose to give them a chance and treat them equally. The final heir to the throne will be decided by then. The throne might not fall into Bao 'er's hands. This is the fate and sorrow of the royal descendants. I have sacrificed you back then and I still need to use Bao' er now. I have let you down, father and son! "
"But if they choose to make a move …" His Majesty murmured to himself, a chilling glint shooting from his eyes. "I will be heartbroken! Do you understand? "
In the portrait, the eldest prince stood facing the wind as usual, but there seemed to be a thousand thoughts drifting in his eyes. There was actually a hint of worry as he looked at his father.
It was as if he had seen something that should not have happened.
"The most ruthless imperial family has always been since the beginning of time." His Majesty closed his eyes and murmured, "Will our family … be an exception? Let's hope so … "
…
Yun Xiaoyao received Bao'er under the curious gazes of the crowd and headed towards the Residence of Yun unhurriedly. It was the same as when he was at his most leisurely; there was not the slightest change.
In fact, Yun Xiaoyao's heart was as calm as still water, without the slightest ripple.
The officials' suspicions and opinions, the crown prince's and the princes' thoughts were meaningless to Yun Xiaoyao!
Yun Xiaoyao's thoughts were different from Yun Yang's and the emperor's. In fact, whether it was the eldest prince, the crown prince or the other princes, he had no more feelings for them. No matter who succeeded the throne in the end, it did not matter.
The only thing that mattered was who his royal brother wanted to succeed the throne!
This was the focus of Yun Xiaoyao's attention!
Of course, it would be even better if Yutang's next monarch was talented and wise. After all, he did not want to serve a venomous villain or a cowardly and conservative emperor!
Therefore, on the way back, he would occasionally glance at Bao 'er who was beside him and could not hide the panic on his face. He murmured in his heart, "Is it him?"
…
Yun Yang was currently in the Residence of Yun, sitting alone in his study. His face was filled with a bitter smile and helplessness as he contemplated the current situation.
What Yun Yang needed to solve the most right now was none other than the issue of his true identity. The crux of this problem, or rather, the crux of it all, was Bao 'er.
Adults could control their words and actions to a great extent to avoid the possibility of being exposed, but children did not possess such an ability.
How could they hide their impending first meeting?
His cheapskate father, Marquis Yun, was a sly old fox; he would definitely find clues in this meeting.
As long as there was a sizable flaw, it would not be difficult to uncover the secret that he desperately wanted to hide!
Yun Yang chuckled bitterly but he could do nothing about it. He realized that there was no room for him to hide anymore; he could only face it head-on.
Actually, Lao Mei's attitude towards him was already a sizable flaw. It was only because Marquis Yun could be sure that Yun Yang bore no ill will towards Yutang and the Yu royal family that he had turned a blind eye to it. Now, all he had done was reveal the truth … was that it?
Just as he was thinking, deliberating, and consoling himself, he heard an expected voice from the door, "His Highness has returned!"
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