C11 (1/2)
”Zhang Min, although we are old, there are very few princes. Other than Zhu Youyuan from the Chen Fei, we do not have a single heir right now.”
The servant that served Zhu Jianshen was the servant Zhang Min assigned to him by the Empress Dowager Zhou, and Zhang Min was the one who advised the emperor for the empress dowager.
”Your Majesty, there is something this servant is hiding from Your Majesty. So this servant does not know whether or not I should speak of this matter! ” Zhang Min gave the carving of the gold-plated peony to the servant beside him, then kneeled down and apologized to Zhu Jianshen.
Although the empress dowager didn't have the final say in the matter of creating a crown prince, it still wasn't enough. But what if the dignity of the empress dowager was coupled with the royal law of the Great Ming Dynasty?
When the imperial empress dowager and the Ancestor's decree were combined, it was no different from the existence of a treasured sword. It was impossible to do it later, but the officials couldn't abandon their ancestors' rules!
”You're sure? Chen Fei, you must know that Third Brother has lost a very valuable opportunity because of you.” In the end, the Empress Dowager Zhou still wanted to probe the Chen Fei and see if she was really unmoved by the position of emperor.
”Yes. I believe that the fate of the third prince is already unparalleled. If there was too much luck on the Third Prince's body, this servant was afraid that the Third Prince wouldn't be able to suppress such luck. In the end, it was the opposite. ”
”Then. As for you, Consort Xian has also decided to support the Second Prince, whom you have never seen before, to become Crown Prince. ” Empress Dowager Zhou's words were very alluring, at least right now, it was like this in front of him.
”Yes. I think that the empress dowager will like what I see. Presumably, the Second Prince has his own outstanding qualities.” So I agree. ” Consort Xian knew that she was not the smartest person in the harem. At least, other than her own face, Consort Xian couldn't find a reason for the Emperor to like him.
But Consort Xian knew that as long as she stood by Empress Dowager Zhou's side this time and in the future, and listened to Empress Dowager Zhou's arrangements to push Zhu Youtang to the position of crown prince, even if it was only for this face, Consort Xian would be able to ensure that his position of imperial concubine would not be shaken.
”Zhang Min, do you know that your words contain a lot of information? If it's fake news, Zhang Min, this is the crime of deceiving the sovereign, do you know that? ” It was rare for Zhu Jianshen to take out his majesty as an emperor. In the past, Zhu Jianshen was always an emperor that was easy to talk to.
”This servant knows. This servant also thinks that I should tell His Majesty about this matter.” The little prince is naturally intelligent, and is currently a good prince who knows his place. ” Zhang Min knew from the Empress Dowager Zhou that the emperor was facing a difficult situation. The officials from the previous dynasty had been rushing Zhu Jianshen to become the crown prince, and he had been troubled by this matter.
And now that she knew what the officials meant, the empress dowager felt that this was her chance. Now that the opportunity that belonged to him had arrived, the Empress Dowager Zhou naturally had to seize it. Although the imperial concubines of the harem weren't as many as the ones who had children, they were confident in convincing the empress dowager.
So, seeing Zhu Jianshen's frown, Zhang Min boldly mentioned Zhu Youtang's existence.
”Second Prince, this is your father, the current Son of Heaven.” Zhu Youtang very well displayed something he had never seen before in the Palace of Heavenly Purity. He had never seen the panic and cowardice of the Emperor's children.
Perhaps it was because when he thought of his past, Zhu Jianshen's expression became a bit gentler. You have a name, now get up and answer it. ”No, you should just sit there and answer.”
Right now, Zhu Jianshen saw that his own son seemed to be frightened of him and his heart softened a little. But with a name, your mother is all right! ” Zhu Jianshen could not help but soften his voice, afraid that he would scare the child.
”I, your son, still don't have a name.” Zhu Youtang secretly sized up the man who everyone said was his father. His voice was thicker and more dignified than Zhang Min's, the eunuch's, voice.
Zhu Youtang felt that this man's appearance, when compared to the father in his heart, was really identical. Therefore, Zhu Youtang who could not hold it in anymore secretly sized up Zhu Jianshen a few more times. Zhu Jianshen who was sitting on the dragon throne had all seen these movements.
”Since you don't have a name, then I, royal father, will give you one. Your brother is a good person, now that he's ranked as one, you just need Zhu Youtang. ” Zhu Jianshen told Zhu Youtang the name he had already thought of long ago.
”This is your royal brother. You should meet him.” After Zhu Jianshen asked some more questions, he realized that the child and himself might not have much to talk about, so he summoned Zhu Youyuan, who was already waiting at the side for a while, to stand in front of Zhu Youtang.
”This is your third brother Zhu Youyuan, the son of the Chen Fei. Two years younger than you. Talk to your brother. ” After he finished explaining, Zhu Jianshen noticed that Zhu Youtang really wanted to get closer to him, so Zhu Jianshen was relieved to have the memorials read through.