A Big Secret
So …
So what?
It's shameful to keep me guessing!
Jing Rong wasn't stupid and naturally realized something.
That terrible idea had always been in his mind. No, to be precise, it wasn't an idea, but a guess.
Yu Dali hesitated for a while and then continued, "So someone mentioned the Virtuous Prince. It is said that the Virtuous Prince has been recuperating in the palace all year round and has never been involved in politics. However, he is still a prince and should be honored to attend court."
"Hasn't he always been sick?"
"I heard that his health has improved a lot recently. The imperial physician went to diagnose him many times and said that his illness is gone. He just needs to rest well and he will recover. In addition, Divine Doctor Mo has been treating him for the past few years, so his illness has naturally improved. After the ministers heard about this, they mentioned to the emperor about the sick prince who has been in the palace for a long time."
Jing Rong was silent for a moment and asked, "Who mentioned the Virtuous Prince?"
He answered, "The leader was Lord Peng of the Ministry of Personnel, followed by Lord Lin Silin of the Hanlin Academy, Lord Qu of the Office of Transmission, Lord Jiang of the Ministry of Rites, and …"
Before he could finish, Jing Rong raised his hand and interrupted him.
Yu Dali didn't understand, "Your Highness?"
"If I remember correctly, these officials are all students from Mingshan Academy, right?"
"Your Highness has a good memory. They are indeed from Mingshan Academy, but they are different."
"This is a bit strange. Why are they the only ones who mentioned it?"
Yu Dali thought for a moment and analyzed, "Probably because they are all from Mingshan Academy, so it is inevitable that their thoughts are somewhat similar. Moreover, the Virtuous Prince has indeed been in the palace for many years. If it was someone else, it would be fine, but he is a prince after all. Moreover, the Crown Prince's conferment is of great importance, so it is possible that he mentioned it. Perhaps … he simply wants to be fair."
Damn, isn't your analysis a bit too far-fetched?
Yu Dali couldn't understand it!
But Jing Rong knew that it wasn't that simple. There were probably many more mysteries waiting for people to ponder.
Putting this aside for the time being, he asked, "What does Imperial Father think?"
Yu Dali replied, "His Majesty seems to be hesitating. After all, the Virtuous Prince has never attended court and knows nothing about the affairs of the court. If he were to suddenly be allowed to attend court and participate in politics, I'm afraid there would be many inconveniences. As such, His Majesty has only listened to half of the ministers' suggestions and has not yet made a decision. However, this lowly official believes that Your Highness has contributed greatly to the siege of the palace by Prince Yi. If His Majesty were to bestow you the title of Crown Prince, it would be appropriate."
As soon as he finished speaking.
"Yu Dali, there's no one else here. This Prince won't blame you for speaking without thought, but if you go out and spread what you just said, not only will you lose your life, this Prince will also be implicated." Jing Rong was furious.
"Yes, yes, yes. This lowly official spoke bluntly. Please forgive me, Your Highness."
Yu Dali broke out in a cold sweat. Just now, he had indeed spoken without thinking. If these words were to reach the Emperor's ears, who knew what kind of trouble it would cause.
He deserved a beating!
He deserved a beating!
"Forget it." Jing Rong sighed. "You should go back."
"What about this?"
"This Prince has his own plans."
"Yes. This lowly official will take his leave." Yu Dali left.
Once he left, Jing Rong called Lu Jiang over to discuss the matter.
After all, Lu Jiang was his military advisor.
Lu Jiang was slightly startled and voiced out his thoughts. "So Your Highness suspects that the Ministry of Personnel's report was related to the Virtuous Prince?"
Jing Rong frowned. "Jing Yi's words before his death have always been in my heart. Now that I think about it, it's too much of a coincidence. Why did Jing Yi's suicide soldiers wear jade pendants? He was so careful that he wouldn't give himself away. Moreover, after this Prince was sent away from the capital, the Ministry of Personnel suddenly submitted a report, accusing me of interfering with the transfer of officials. What's even more coincidental is that when all the blame was pointed at Jing Yi, the officials recommended Jing Yi as the Crown Prince? This made Imperial Father suspicious of Jing Yi, and he sent a secret edict to summon this Prince back to the capital! All of this seems to be secretly manipulated by someone to help this Prince.
Now, all the officials from Mingshan Academy are recommending Jing Xian to the court, and the ones leading them are Peng Yuanhai and Lord Qu from the Office of Transmission. This is too much of a coincidence! Could it be … that Lord Peng and Lord Qu were ordered by Jing Xian to submit a report to this Prince, and that's how this Prince was able to return to the capital? "
Huh?
Although this was his guess, Lu Jiang was still puzzled. "But Your Highness, the Virtuous Prince has been in the palace since he was young and rarely leaves Tongren Hall. How could such a person have the ability to order the officials of the court?"
"This is also what this Prince doesn't understand." Jing Rong was puzzled. He took a few steps forward and muttered, "Jing Xian? Ministry of Personnel? Mingshan Academy? Mingshan Academy … those officials wouldn't listen to Jing Xian for no reason, unless … "
Ah!
It was as if he had discovered a shocking fact!
"Your Highness?"
"Unless someone made them listen to Jing Xian, and the only person who could make the officials from Mingshan Academy listen to him is …"
Lu Jiang immediately guessed, "Teacher Yu!"
"That's right." Jing Rong said, his heart thumping with the force of his words.
That old man had hidden himself too well.
Teacher Yu had retired from the court and left the capital many years ago. It had been decades, and he was an old man who was about to die. How could he still interfere in the court when he was so old?
If he wanted to interfere, then so be it. But why would he help a sick prince who had been sick in the palace for many years, unable to resolve the court affairs? What was his purpose in doing so? Or perhaps, what would he gain by helping Jing Xian?
Thereupon …
Lu Jiang pointed out the suspicious point, "Why would Teacher Yu help the Virtuous Prince? Why would the Virtuous Prince help you? Since he wants to help me, he is naturally not a friend or an enemy of you. Then why did the officials of the court push him to go to court in front of the Emperor? Could it be that the Virtuous Prince deliberately helped you return to the capital to use you to eliminate Prince Yi and benefit him? From the looks of it, this is not impossible. After all, when the sandpiper and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits! If this is the case, then the Virtuous Prince who is hidden in the palace cannot be underestimated.
Perhaps he will bring trouble to you. "
Big trouble!
More troublesome than Jing Yi?
Jing Rong pondered and felt an inexplicable panic in his heart. These questions made him feel like he was in a dense fog. He could not see the path ahead.
He had no clue at all.
Why would Teacher Yu help Jing Xian?
What was Jing Xian's purpose?
After a long time …
Jing Rong narrowed his eyes, "I'm afraid there is a big secret behind all this!"
A strong gust of wind blew in the capital.
It was tumbling violently!
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