"It is true that the Sixth Prince has become the Crown Prince." Zhao Zhenghe shook his head and said, "I did not receive any news beforehand, and neither did the others."
He saw that everyone in the Imperial Court was at a loss and did not know what to do. Obviously, this Crown Prince position came without warning.
He was skeptical of Chu Li's prediction, so he had been watching the Sixth Prince Zhao Zhengli for the past two months. He did not find anything wrong, and there was no sign that he was going to become the Crown Prince.
When the announcement was made in the Imperial Court, Zhao Zhengli was also at a loss, but he quickly suppressed his surprise and returned to a calm state. His ability to control his emotions made him sigh at his own inferiority.
Since the Emperor had said it, it could not be changed. The Emperor's words were not a joke, and it was useless for the Chancellors to object.
He felt that the Emperor did not want the Imperial Court to be involved in the battle for the Crown Prince position, so he cut the Gordian knot and announced it without warning. This matter was fixed, and there would be no ripples.
Because of this, he had mixed feelings. First, he did not have a share of the Crown Prince position, and second, he had no doubt about Chu Li's Heaven's Eye.
With the Emperor's ability, this kind of thing would never be leaked.
He knew that his brothers would not be convinced. If King Li could become the Crown Prince, others could too. It was inevitable that they would have other thoughts.
Zhuang Yuerong was surprised and said, "Is it true that King Li has become the Crown Prince?"
Zhao Zhenghe nodded, "Father announced it in the Imperial Court, and it cannot be changed … Where is Master?"
"I just came back," Zhuang Yuerong said. "Master is in seclusion to cultivate a secret technique. He will not be involved in worldly affairs for a while," Zhuang Yuerong said.
"I see …" Zhao Zhenghe shook his head helplessly.
Zhuang Yuerong said, "It's good that the Crown Prince position is set. Everyone will calm down, so that the fighting will not hurt the harmony."
"It's not that simple," Zhao Zhenghe said, "Do you think my brothers will calm down?"
"The Crown Prince position is set, what else can they do?" Zhuang Yuerong said, "Do they want to overthrow the Crown Prince? If it was someone else, it might be possible, but it is impossible for King Li. "
King Li had been mature since he was a child. He was unusually calm, methodical, and meticulous. He almost never made a mistake.
Therefore, it was impossible for them to seize the opportunity to overthrow him. Once they occupied a position, they would firmly occupy it.
Zhao Zhenghe shook his head. "Even if it's impossible, we still have to try. … Forget it, let's not care about them for now. We have to discuss the future with Master first. The Zheng Dynasty is not being honest. Looking at Father's expression, I'm afraid he wants to use military force."
"Should I persuade the Emperor?" Zhuang Yuerong shook her head.
The current Emperor was wise and decisive. Once he decided on something, no one could change it. Moreover, the Prince had always been a Buddhist and did not meddle in the affairs of the court. At this time, if he spoke, it would only be regarded as carrying the benevolence of Buddhism.
"I'll write the memorial now!" Zhao Zhenghe said in a deep voice.
Zhuang Yuerong said, "Prince, it's useless."
"… Why don't I discuss this with Master?" Zhao Zhenghe muttered to himself.
Zhuang Yuerong asked, "Could it be that you want to lead Master to see His Majesty?"
"I don't know if Master will agree," Zhao Zhenghe said.
He knew that his father, the Emperor, had always maintained an attitude of being useful to Buddhism and other sects, but he was not obsessed with them.
His father only treated the eminent monks of Buddhism as ordinary people, even with a sense of scrutiny.
His father's attitude towards divine power had always been disdainful, thinking that it was a trick.
However, he was now very confident in Chu Li. If he really had divine power, even if his father did not believe it, he could not deny it.
Once he gained his father's trust, a word from Master would be able to change the world's situation. It would be of immeasurable merit and would be extremely beneficial to Master.
Gains were often accompanied by risks. To gain great gains, one had to take great risks. He believed that Master would take this risk.
Zhuang Yuerong frowned. "Forget it."
She felt that this matter was too dangerous. If they were not careful, they would be killed. Moreover, accompanying the Emperor was like accompanying a tiger. Even if they could overcome this obstacle, what about the future?
"Master, please decide," Zhao Zhenghe said.
Zhuang Yuerong sighed faintly and nodded slowly.
The two arrived at Chu Li's waterside pavilion.
Chu Li was standing in the pavilion with his hands behind his back. His grey cowl fluttered in the wind. His eyes were looking at the sky as if he was one with it.
When the two saw him, they felt an inexplicable sense of reverence. They could not help but lighten their footsteps as they slowly walked along the corridor to the pavilion.
"Master." Zhao Zhenghe pressed his palms together and bowed.
Chu Li glanced at him, then glanced at Zhuang Yuerong. "Zhenghe, do you want me to see the Emperor?"
The two were stunned.
Zhao Zhenghe nodded and pressed his palms together. "Master, the Imperial Court has already announced that Sixth Brother has become the Crown Prince."
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