Everything starts from Menghualu

Chapter 529 Prince Yu’s Thoughts

"Forget it, all of you go down." Emperor Liang waved his hand helplessly.

After hearing this, the two of them could only bow obediently and then left the imperial study. Looking at the backs of his two sons leaving, he shook his head helplessly.

What he didn't know was that after leaving the imperial study, the two people were too lazy to disguise themselves.

"Jing Huan, I really underestimated you before, but don't be too proud. You are lucky this time. We still have a long time to live!" After the prince said this, he left.

After he left, Prince Yu was very surprised, because everything that happened today was beyond his expectations.

He is now eager to know what happened here. In fact, Qiu Yuan has already returned to his house and is explaining what happened to his wife.

"Hmm? Husband, your idea is really good, but how did you know about the prince's people? And how can you be sure that the prince will help?" Nihuang said directly
"Madam, if you're talking about Prince Yu's people, it's really not easy to find them. But if you're talking about the Crown Prince's people, isn't that easy? After all, the civil service has always been Prince Yu's territory."

"The spies the prince has planted inside are easy to find. Even if some of them are too hidden for me to know, just the ones on the surface are enough to make him feel distressed." Qiu Yuan said with a smile

"My husband, I still don't quite understand. The Crown Prince's men are only a small part. Using them to replace Prince Yu's many men is a very cost-effective deal no matter how you calculate it. Why is it..." Nihuang said
"Yes, it's a great deal no matter how you calculate it, but Madam, don't forget that the prince only has so many people. If he doesn't care this time, there won't be anyone left next time."

"After all, some things can be kept secret for a while but not forever. Sooner or later, they will be known by others."

"What do you think the prince will do by then? If he doesn't care this time, he will never be able to win over any useful civil servants in the future." Qiu Yuan said
"Well, I hadn't thought about this at the time, but when I think about it, it makes sense. My husband, it seems that you are still very smart. But if you had a solution, you didn't tell me earlier, which made me worry about you in vain." Nihuang said with a smile

"Madam, swear to God, I figured this out bit by bit. It's not that I didn't want to tell you earlier, but I didn't know it earlier." Qiu Yuan said
"Hmph, let's forget about it this time. Today is a good day anyway. I think we should celebrate. What do you think, husband?" Nihuang said with a smile

"Okay, that's what I was thinking. I'll go and tell them to prepare the food and drinks." Qiu Yuan said
But the prince at this moment did not have the leisure time. He sat in his chair, getting angrier and angrier the more he thought about it, and finally he smashed the teacup.

"It's outrageous, it's really outrageous, Qiu Yuan, this bastard, actually dared to do this, it's outrageous, outrageous!" The prince said directly
"Your Highness, please calm down. Your Highness, please calm down. Now that it has come to this, we should not dwell on this matter anymore. We should think of other solutions." Xie Yu said
"Hmm? Any other methods? So you have an idea?" the prince asked.
"Your Highness, it's almost the end of the year. No matter what the situation is, we should focus on the year-end festival. As for other things, we might as well talk about them later." Xie Yu said
"Humph, you are trying to persuade me again, and then you will talk about it later. Count it, how many times has this happened? I ask you, how many times has this happened?" The prince shouted angrily.

After hearing this, Xie Yu naturally remained silent, and the prince actually understood this truth, so after he finished speaking, he also calmed down.

Compared with the Crown Prince's side, the situation on Prince Yu's side at this time is a completely different world.

"Prajna, I never thought that Qiu Yuan would use this method. You didn't see the prince's face at that time. I feel relieved when I think about it now." Prince Yu said happily.

"Yes, Your Highness. The good thing about this is that there is no chance for explanation. Even if they knew that those people had nothing to do with this case, they would not investigate at all."

"After all, your people are real. They will take up a lot of time. And among the prince's people, who dares to say that they have no connection with He Jingzhong?" Prajna said with a smile.

"Yes, this idea hit the crown prince's sore spot. In the situation at that time, the crown prince could only plead with the emperor to show leniency to them. Hahahaha, hahahaha." Prince Yu laughed.
"Your Highness, in addition to this, we can also confirm one thing, that is Qiu Yuan's mind. Judging from this incident, he is indeed on your side." Prajna said
"Yes, now it is finally confirmed. I am relieved. I just don't know when Princess Nihuang can help me." Prince Yu said
After hearing this, Prajna didn't know what to say for a moment, so she could only remain silent.

Because of Emperor Liang, the case was quickly resolved. He Jingzhong was sentenced to beheading and his entire family was exiled 300 miles away. It can be said that this punishment was already very light.

All parties were satisfied with the result, at least on the surface.

Not long after the case was over, Mei Changsu appeared in the Prince's Mansion with a serious look on his face.

"Hmm? Sir, why did you come to see a lazy person like me today? Did Prince Yu send you to be his lobbyist? Then you may be disappointed. I have no intention of participating in the fight for the throne."

"So today, I'm afraid you've made a wasted trip." Yan Que said directly
"Uncle of the State, I am not here for Prince Yu today. I am here specifically for you, Uncle of the State. Or rather, I am here for those black fires." Mei Changsu said directly.

"Hmm? Sir, why don't I understand what you are saying? What does this have to do with me?" Yan Que said
"Uncle, there are some things that don't need to be said explicitly, right?" Mei Changsu said

"Yes, sir, you are right. Some things really do not need to be said. So, sir, what do you plan to do? Do you want me to help Prince Yu?" Yan Que said directly
"No, that's not it. I'm just a little curious. Why do you do this?" Mei Changsu said

"Curious? Well, since you want to know, I'll tell you. Lin Xie, His Majesty and I grew up together. We made an agreement back then..."

"Sir, do you understand now? Everything has changed. I can only kill him. Only when he dies will everything be fine." Yan Que said directly
"Uncle of the Emperor, have you ever thought that if His Majesty dies, there will be no chance to find out what happened back then. Everything will be sealed and settled." Mei Changsu said

After hearing this, Yan Que did not speak for a while, but looked at Mei Changsu carefully. His eyes seemed to see through people's hearts, and Mei Changsu did not dodge at all, just looking at him.

After a long while, Yan Que asked, "Sir, what do you mean today?"

"My Lord, I came here today just to advise you not to be impulsive. I have asked someone to take care of your preparations. There will be no problem with the year-end festival." Mei Changsu said

Yan Que nodded and said, "Sir, I still don't understand what you want, but since you don't intend to tell me, I won't ask. I owe you what happened today."

Mei Changsu nodded after hearing this, and then he stood up to say goodbye. Yan Que did not see him off. Looking at Mei Changsu's departing back, Yan Que fell into deep thought. Because he always felt that this Mei Changsu was very strange, as if he was an old friend of his, and he seemed to know what happened that year, and he knew the details.

But there are not many people who know what happened back then. The only ones left are... Thinking of this, he shook his head and stopped thinking about it.

Mei Changsu, on his part, had already boarded his own carriage, and was recalling the conversation just now. In fact, he had just considered telling Yan Que about Prince Jing's affairs.

But in the end, he changed his mind and didn't say it out loud, because the current situation was not the right time yet and he was still a long way from being prepared. It would be very risky to say it out loud at this time.

So he temporarily changed his original idea and did not mention the matter of Prince Jing. When he returned to the mansion, he found that Prince Yu was waiting for him there.

"Greetings, Your Highness. How could you not tell me that you were coming? I am sorry to have kept you waiting. Your Highness, please take a seat. Please take a seat." Mei Changsu said hurriedly.

"Mr. Su, you don't have to be so polite. Actually, I came here today because I have something to ask you. Is it convenient for you?" Prince Yu said with a smile.

Mei Changsu nodded his head naturally after hearing this. Prince Yu said directly, "Sir, this is what happened. During the year-end festival, the Crown Prince and Concubine Yue were the ones who attended in previous years. I think."

"Your Highness, I understand what you mean. You want to ask if there is any way to change this matter, right? In fact, this matter has not been investigated in depth before, that's just because no one mentioned it."

"But this matter itself is not very polite. If someone brings it up, then there will naturally be a chance. But after that, I'm afraid I have to prepare well."

"Your Highness, Chen Yuanzhi is the prince's man. The Ministry of Rites has always belonged to the prince. If they are of one mind, this matter will probably be left unresolved." Mei Changsu said

"Sir, you are right. I have been worried about this, so I have not taken any action. That is why I came to you to ask if there is any good solution." Prince Yu said directly.
"Your Highness, there is a way. It's just that it will be a little troublesome. I wonder if you have ever heard of the discussion of etiquette in the court?" Mei Changsu said directly

"Hmm? Discussing etiquette in the court? Sir, what do you mean? I understand. Thank you very much, sir. Thank you very much, sir. I will go back and prepare now. I will go back and prepare now." Prince Yu said happily.

"Your Highness, although discussing etiquette in court is an idea, he is the crown prince after all. His status is higher than yours, so I'm afraid it will be difficult at that time." Mei Changsu said

"It's okay, as long as there is a way. After all, this was just a spur-of-the-moment idea. It's good enough to have this method to try."

"Sir, I will take my leave now. Thank you very much for clearing up my doubts today. I will come back to bother you again after I finish my business here." Prince Yu said hurriedly
Mei Changsu naturally nodded hurriedly, and then sent Prince Yu away. After he left, Mei Changsu's expression gradually became solemn.

Although discussing etiquette in the court is one solution, the prince will certainly not sit idly by and wait for death. By then, I am afraid it will be another stalemate with no victory or defeat.

That would be bad for Prince Yu and his plans, so he has decided to help.

At this moment, Prince Yu had no idea what Mei Changsu was thinking. He was busy calling a few imperial censors to give their opinions during the morning court session tomorrow.

Time passed quickly, and soon it was the next day. The imperial censors that Prince Yu had sought out yesterday naturally came out of class to give their suggestions.

After hearing these words, Emperor Liang did not speak for a while, but when he did, someone could not help but stand up. The crown prince directly stood up and said, "Father, the year-end festivals in previous years have always been like this."

"There was nothing wrong with all this, but is there a problem now? I think these people have evil intentions. The officials from the Ministry of Rites are here, so we can ask them."

Emperor Liang nodded and said, "Where is the Ministry of Rites? Come out and speak."

After hearing this, Chen Yuanzhi could only bite the bullet and stand up and say, "Your Majesty, I think this matter is in accordance with etiquette and there is nothing wrong with it."

After hearing this, Emperor Liang nodded, then looked at Prince Yu and said, "Jing Huan, what do you think?"

"Your Majesty, I don't think I know as much etiquette as the officials in the Ministry of Rites, but I know one thing: in ordinary families, there is always a distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children, and this legitimate mother is always the legitimate mother." Prince Yu said directly
After hearing this, Emperor Liang and a group of officials in the court, including Chen Yuanzhi and others, were speechless. After all, the difference between legitimate and illegitimate children was what they, the scholars, had always advocated.

If they stood up and opposed it now, wouldn't that be cutting themselves off from the scholar community? Naturally, they didn't dare to speak.

Seeing that no one had spoken, Emperor Liang could only helplessly speak up himself, "What Jing Huan said does make sense. Then let's change the rule this year and change it to the Queen."

The prince was naturally unhappy after hearing this, but he couldn't speak at this time, so he could only wink at Chen Yuanzhi. Chen Yuanzhi was actually a little confused.

After all, nothing had happened in previous years, so why did Prince Yu cause trouble this year? But no matter what he thought, the result was that he had to stand up and say something now.

"Your Majesty, what His Royal Highness Prince Yu said makes sense, but this is nothing more than human nature. This is a matter of status and respect, and it also depends on closeness. Naturally, we can't generalize." Chen Yuan said

"Your Majesty, as the saying goes, if you don't understand the truth, you won't understand it. Since we have reached a stalemate, I think we should follow the example of the ancient sages and discuss etiquette in the court." Prince Yu said directly
After hearing this, Emperor Liang was stunned at first, and then he remembered what this court etiquette discussion was. He actually didn't want to agree to this, but since it had come to this, there was no other way.

(End of this chapter)