Princess of the auxiliary country

Chapter 95; Persecution Paranoia

"Master, there is an imperial edict from the palace."

Upon hearing this, the two people in the study looked at each other, then quickly stood up and walked out.

Not long after, the emperor issued a decree praising Princess Zhaode for her righteousness. Not only did she provide suggestions for the management of this year's snow disaster, but she also selflessly submitted the design drawings of the fireplaces to the Ministry of Industry, and even donated fifty fireplaces out of her own pocket.

It spread in the capital.

Many people were quite surprised when they heard that the emperor had already issued an edict to inform the world of this year's snow disaster relief plan.

Regarding the plan at this time, many people praised it repeatedly after seeing it.

I never thought that such a plan would actually come from Princess Zhaode, as well as the fireplace. In recent times, it has been rumored among the people in the capital for its miraculous skills.

Princess Zhaode contributed such a good thing and even donated fifty pieces to the court.

Although the cost was not high, many people admired their dedication to the snow disaster.

"What does the emperor mean when he issues a commendation at this time?"

In Prince Qi's Mansion, Prince Qi asked questions to the staff around him with a confused look on his face.

He had received news from the palace just now that the prince had caused trouble again and for no reason had beaten the slave who came to donate the fireplace for Princess Zhaode.

It is said that the emperor was so furious that Guo Fang, who was next to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, was killed with a stick by the empress, and his family members outside the palace were not spared.

However, the emperor has not made any move. He has been waiting for the emperor to make a move. He wants to beat the drowned dog.

As a result, the imperial edict of Princess Zhaode in praise came.

"Your Highness, every step of the Emperor has deep meaning. At this time, instead of punishing the Crown Prince, he issued an order to appease Princess Zhaode. Could it be that he is deliberately trying to be partial?"

"After all, I heard that the emperor had a lot of regrets after he issued an order to punish the prince. It has only been a short time. If we continue to punish the prince at this time, I am afraid it will arouse the suspicion of the courtiers."

King Qi nodded, he also knew about this, and it was precisely because he knew that his father regretted it that he did not dare to target the prince because of Shen Zhen's misconduct.

After all, if you are not careful, you may make your father dissatisfied, but there is no need.

"Then according to your opinion, should the news in the palace today be spread?"

"Of course we do, but we have to be very careful. It's best not to use our people or leave any clues."

"Otherwise, it would be tantamount to playing against the emperor."

King Qi nodded repeatedly. Although he was afraid of causing Emperor Zhaowu's dissatisfaction, he couldn't do it if he just gave up without targeting the prince.

Once you get involved in the battle for the throne, it will be a life-and-death battle, and you will have the opportunity to injure the other party, and you must be merciful. That is definitely a fool.

The one who also had the same idea as him was the King of Chu. Both of them had many scholars as their advisers.

When it comes to rumors, they are very good at it.

No, not long after the emperor's edict of praise was issued, another piece of news detonated the entire Kyoto.

His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince, actually scolded the maid who brought the fireplace to the palace for Princess Zhaode without any reason.

The whole news spread very quickly, even faster than the spread of the palace banquet.

After all, the two princes took action at the same time. If there was no such movement, it would not be in line with their status.

Soon the news spread to the palace.

After hearing this, Queen Shen waved her hands feebly.

This time, the prince will have to pay a heavy price. Although he will not be deposed, he may not have much prestige in the court and the people in the future.

Her death was her own fault, and it wasn't like she didn't want to help, but she was powerless.

"Your Majesty, if the King of Qi and the King of Chu do this, the Crown Prince's reputation will be in serious trouble. Do you want to step in and give him a blow?"

"What's the use of beating? The matter has been spread, can it be taken back?"

Queen Shen glanced at Aunt Zhou and continued, "The only thing to blame is himself. He is not upright, otherwise he wouldn't have found a chance." Regarding this, Aunt Zhou could only sigh helplessly in her heart.

It is indeed true, His Highness the Crown Prince, he has been really capable of doing things recently.

"Is there still no movement from the Emperor's side?"

Grandma Zhou shook her head.

"It seems that the emperor is determined to teach the prince a lesson this time, and he should indeed be taught a lesson."

"Do you really think that being a prince is a big deal? I don't know how high the world is."

At this time in the East Palace, after returning from Fengqi Palace, the prince was a little distracted. He really couldn't figure out why the queen mother acted as if the sky was falling when she was just punishing a maid.

"Your Highness, there is a letter from Miss Zhao."

A waiter walked in from outside tremblingly.

"Give it to me."

The little chamberlain delivered the letter. The prince just unfolded it and took a look, his face darkened.

"King Qi, King Chu, you are seeking death."

What Zhao Yan'er wrote in her letter is what is now widely rumored in the capital.

While furious, he finally understood why his mother behaved like this.

He was indeed in trouble.

Hong Xiu came to donate the fireplace to the court on behalf of Huo Junyao. This was a feat, but he was beaten before she even left the palace.

Treating meritorious people like this, for this reason alone, he will face the fire from the civil servants in the court, especially the people from the King of Qi and the King of Chu, who are afraid that they will not let him go for a while.

You can't sit like this, you have to do something.

"Hurry up and get someone ready. I'm going to go to the Taifu's house."

The little chamberlain quickly left and prepared.

The "teacher" in the prince's mouth refers to his uncle, Queen Shen's brother, and the current uncle of the country, Shen Huan, Duke of Zhao.

After Emperor Zhaowu came to power, in order to prevent others from saying that his relatives were too powerful, he took the initiative to resign from his post in the court. In the end, Emperor Zhaowu tried many times to persuade him to stay, and then he was given the position of Prince and Tutor of the East Palace.

However, he has always lived in seclusion. Although he holds the title of Grand Tutor, he rarely takes the initiative to ask about the affairs of the East Palace.

But if the prince comes to ask for advice, he will still help and give some advice.

The current situation is too troublesome, and the only one the prince can trust is this uncle.

As for the other subordinate officials in the East Palace, he would be worried that they were arranged by King Qi, King Chu, or Emperor Zhaowu.

As soon as he took action, Emperor Zhaowu heard the news.

I felt even more disappointed in this prince.

I can't help but wonder, when did I, the prince's son, start to become so narrow-minded?

It seems that it was after King Qi and King Chu stepped forward, right?

Speaking of which, Emperor Zhaowu was once very satisfied with Prince Xiao Zhihuan, but as he grew older, his thoughts changed.

Especially after King Qi and King Chu stepped forward, the change in his whole person was very obvious.

At first, I no longer trusted the people around me. I always felt that these people were the spies arranged by King Qi and King Chu.

If Huo Junyao understood all this, she might say that this prince is typically suffering from persecution paranoia and always feels as if everyone is trying to harm him.

In the final analysis, I still lack confidence too much.

(End of this chapter)