Fengming Chen Palace

Chapter 697

The ministers were discussing and unable to make a decision for a long time, the Emperor Chen thought about it and gave instructions to everyone.

Immediately, the hall was quite quiet, and the ministers stood in line one after another according to what the emperor said.

Those who supported the second prince stood on the left, and those who supported the little princess stood on the right.

The Emperor Chen sat at the top, saw that the officials had stood up, and ordered Zhou Chengren to go down and count the number.

Zhou Chengren responded, and walked down from the first place, first counting the people on the left, and then counting the people on the right.

"Report to the emperor, this servant has checked carefully, and the number of people who support the second prince is equal to those who support the little princess."

After counting, Zhou Chengren reported back to Emperor Chen, Emperor Chen was a little surprised when he said so.

Thinking that the number of ministers in the court seemed to be an even number, he stretched out his hand to rest his forehead. He had forgotten about it just now.

Hearing that it was even, the ministers looked at each other in blank dismay. In this way, wouldn't it be back to the situation just now?

"Your Majesty, since it's even, then the key point is on you. Whichever side do you think is more suitable to be the crown prince, you can choose which side."

Shen Yu stood up and reported to Emperor Chen, since it was even, then it only depends on Emperor Chen's intention.

When he said this, a minister immediately stood up and echoed Shen Yu's words. The Emperor Chen sat at the head of the seat and thought about it carefully, and it was true.

It's just... If you make a choice, will the other child feel hurt?
Emperor Chen's heart was a little tangled, the palms and backs of his hands were full of flesh, he hoped that he could choose the most suitable one, but he didn't want to hurt any child's heart by himself.

"Father, although the son is among them, the son also has a choice." The second prince took a step forward and saluted the emperor.

Because the matter is related to the position of the crown prince, and he and the little princess are both involved, there is no need for them to stand in line.

Now, the result of standing in line has been decided, the second prince is very pleased that there are so many ministers supporting him.

But his heart is not above the reserve position, besides, he feels that the little princess is more suitable to be the crown prince than himself.

"You also have a choice? Speak up and listen." Emperor Chen looked at him and motioned him to continue talking.

"I feel that Changle is more suitable to be the crown prince. Although I am a prince and an elder brother, my talent is not inferior to Changle, but when it comes to dealing with affairs, my son is indeed inferior to Changle."

"From my son's point of view, it doesn't matter who becomes the crown prince, as long as it can make my Daxing more prosperous, he is a good king. Therefore, my son recommends Xuanyuan Yu to be the crown prince."

Opening his mouth again, the second prince was talking about his thoughts, and when he finished speaking, there were discussions in the palace again.

Many ministers thought that the second prince would definitely try his best to compete for the position of the crown prince. After all, since ancient times, only princes have inherited the throne, and there has never been a precedent for a princess to become the crown prince.

It is true that the precedent can be broken, but the second prince is a prince after all, and perhaps he had thought about the position of prince since he was a child, but he never thought that he would think that the little princess is more suitable than him.

The little princess looked at the second prince, but also did not expect that the second prince would support her.

For her, it doesn't matter whether she becomes the crown prince or not. Anyway, she is the princess of Daxing. As long as Daxing needs it, she is willing to do her best.

"Brother Second Emperor." Opening her mouth, the little princess wanted to say something, but she saw the second prince waved at her with an expression on his face that I understood.

"I know." After hearing the second prince's words, the Emperor Chen had a smile on his face.
From before to now, he has always preferred the little princess to become the crown prince.

However, according to the rules that have been passed down from generation to generation, the prince has always inherited the throne.

Obviously, the eldest prince's mind is not on the throne, he prefers to lead troops to fight like Shen Xiao.

In this way, it can almost be said that the throne will inevitably fall on the second prince, but the emperor has his own ideas about the choice of the prince.

Although the second prince is very talented and is a prince, he is indeed inferior to Chang Le in many things.

The little prince is still young, and according to the current physical condition of the emperor, he can't wait until he grows up.

The emperor had always been worried that his choice would hurt the second prince, and he had asked him tentatively. When he knew that he was not that persistent, he was relieved.

"In my heart, I really prefer Princess Xuanyuanyu. Now, my second prince thinks the same as me, and half of the ministers in the court also support my princess more."

"Since that's the case, the crown prince will be handed over to my princess, Xuanyuan Yu."

"In addition to this, the eldest prince, Xuanyuanhan, is named King Duan. I will make my own decision on the choice of the fiefdom. King Yunduan is in the northwest, and he will follow Shen Xiao to guard our Daxing border."

"The second prince is enfeoffed as the virtuous king, and the land is granted to the king of Tongduan. King Yunxian is free to come and go from the fief, and see my Daxing rivers and mountains. As for the future, we will make a decision after the princess ascends the throne."

Right now, he is still the emperor, and this arrangement is based on the request of the second prince.

What happens next depends on what the little princess wants. After all, when he passes on the throne, the little princess will be enthroned.

She wants the second prince to stay in the fief, or to be able to move around, or to let him stay in the court, it all depends on how she thinks.

"The little prince is still young. After he turns ten years old, he will be crowned king and choose a fiefdom."

"Feng Eldest Princess Xuanyuan Hui, as Princess Changping, bestowed residence in the Princess Mansion." The Eldest Princess' mansion has already been built, and after she comes back, if she chooses a consort, she can move to the Princess Mansion after she gets married. .

If Concubine Hui wanted to go out of the palace at that time, she could live in the Princess Mansion with the Eldest Princess.

The title Changping is because of the baby name of the little princess, so it is complete.

"Let the Qin Tianjian choose the auspicious day, and together with the Ministry of Rites, prepare for the canonization ceremony of the empress dowager."

After saying several orders in a row, the emperor finally stopped, and all the officials knelt down and saluted the emperor.

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

So far, the position of crown prince has been completely settled, and the little princess has become the first empress dowager in Daxing.

"Retire!" The Emperor Chen's face showed tiredness, he looked at Zhou Chengren, Zhou Chengren understood, and quickly sang.

Emperor Chen stood up and walked down from above, Zhou Chengren hurried up to meet him and helped Emperor Chen leave the hall.

The little princess followed closely behind with the second prince, and left with the emperor.

Soon, the emperor's order spread throughout the palaces, and everyone knew that the little princess of the emperor and the queen became the future prince.

After the canonization ceremony, she will be the rightful princess. At that time, she will enter the East Palace.

Long before, Emperor Chen had discussed it with Su Qingning, so the East Palace had already been renovated and was just waiting for the new owner to move in.

"Changle, what do you think?" To become the crown prince has greater responsibilities, and there are more things to do in the future.

"Going back to my father, I hope that Mr. Dongfang can continue to be by my side, teaching me, I still have a lot to learn."

"In addition to this, I hope that Chang Xi will come to my side and be my servant."

(End of this chapter)