nucmednet Chapter 74: Forced to abdicate and became the crown prince
Chapter 74: Forced to abdicate and became the crown prince
"Replying to Your Majesty, I have been feeling inadequate these days and feel ashamed of your love for me. That is why I have decided to correct my past mistakes and help you solve your problems!"
Chu Yang's words were so passionate that they shook the court.
The ministers looked at each other and thought to themselves: What happened to the Seventh Prince?
"Oh? I am very pleased that you have this heart."
Emperor Yongning said calmly, "I wonder how you would like to relieve father's worries?"
"I, your son, dare to ask you, father, to include me in the list of candidates for the crown prince!"
Chu Yang said this neither humbly nor arrogantly, his tone full of confidence.
As soon as these words were spoken, the court was in an uproar.
"Is the Seventh Prince crazy? He actually wants to be the crown prince?"
"What's going on? Why are you talking about this right away?"
"I thought he would never come back after he went to Qiongzhou, but I didn't expect him to do such a heaven-defying thing as soon as he arrived!"
Various discussions reached Chu Yang's ears, but he turned a deaf ear to them and just looked at Emperor Yongning quietly.
"It sounds like you want to be the crown prince!"
Emperor Yongning's cloudy eyes narrowed into slits, and his tone could not tell whether he was happy or angry.
Chu Yang curled his lips, he knew that this risky move was the right one.
The old emperor was the most suspicious person. Now that I have volunteered, he has to think twice.
"Yes, I think I have the ability now."
Chu Yang's tone was calm, but it carried an unquestionable domineering aura.
As soon as he finished speaking, his eyes swept across the crowd of courtiers below, as sharp as an eagle's.
He knew that among these people, there must be many who had received benefits from Zhang Dongzhi and were just waiting for his orders.
After all, everyone knew that Zhang Dongzhi had come to him for refuge.
"Good! Good! Good!"
Emperor Yongning laughed instead of being furious, said three "good" words in a row, stood up suddenly, his dragon robe rustling.
"Are you planning to force the emperor to abdicate and rebel?!"
"Your Majesty, your words are too serious. I just want to share your worries and do my part for the Great Zhou."
Chu Yang was not in a hurry and still looked calm and composed, as if everything was under his control.
He paused and added, "Of course, if your Majesty feels that I am not up to the task, then I have nothing to say."
Although these words seemed humble, they actually contained a hidden meaning and directly caught Emperor Yongning off guard.
Emperor Yongning was so angry that his beard stood up. He never thought that the Seventh Prince, who had always been unknown, would be so courageous as to force him in the court.
He glared at Chu Yang fiercely, wishing he could slap this rebellious son to death!
But he held back in the end, because he knew that now was not the time to fall out.
Standing behind Chu Yang were Zhang Dongzhi, the Minister of Personnel and the Minister of Revenue. Half of the court had already sided with Chu Yang.
If he really killed Chu Yang, the whole government of the Great Zhou would probably be shaken.
Think of this.
Emperor Yongning forced himself to suppress the anger in his heart, took a deep breath, and slowly sat back on the dragon throne.
He looked at Zhang Dongzhi, hoping that this close minister could say something and give him a way out.
"What do you think about this, Prime Minister?"
Hearing this, Zhang Dongzhi naturally understood what Emperor Yongning meant, but he did not buy it. Instead, he stepped forward and bowed.
"Your Majesty, although the Seventh Prince is young, he is the bravest among the three armies, has extraordinary wisdom, and is deeply loved by the people. I believe that the Seventh Prince is indeed qualified to become the Crown Prince."
"Zhang Dongzhi, you..."
Emperor Yongning was so angry that he almost vomited blood. He never expected that even Zhang Dongzhi would betray him.
"Your Majesty, this old minister is also concerned about the country and people of Great Zhou!"
Zhang Dongzhi burst into tears, looking very loyal. "The position of Crown Prince has been vacant for a long time, and people in the court and the country are in a panic. If we don't appoint a crown prince, there will probably be chaos!"
Several other ministers also stood up and echoed.
For a while, the court was filled with voices supporting Chu Yang.
Emperor Yongning's face turned pale. He knew that he had been sidelined.
He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. After a long time, he slowly opened his eyes and looked at Chu Yang, with a hint of murderous intent in his eyes.
"Okay, if that's the case, then I will... make you the crown prince!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Chu Yang was about to leave when he suddenly had an idea. He turned around and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, since I am already the Crown Prince, it would not be excessive for you to appoint a Crown Princess."
As soon as he finished speaking, several of Chu Yang's personal soldiers walked into the Golden Palace with a slim woman.
The woman was wearing a veil, but her alluring charm could not be concealed. It was Yang Yuhuan.
Emperor Yongning's originally sullen face turned even uglier at this moment. He glared at Chu Yang with gritted teeth, wishing he could rush over and tear the face of this rebellious son apart.
And at this time.
Zhang Dongzhi, who was feeling complacent on the side, panicked. He thought that he would be safe after Chu Yang became the crown prince.
After all, her daughter was going to marry Chu Yang.
And now Chu Yang actually wants to make this woman the Crown Princess!
He never imagined that his careful planning would end up helping others!
"Seventh Prince, you, you have made an engagement with my little daughter, haven't you?!"
Zhang Dongzhi pointed at Chu Yang with a trembling hand, his old face flushed to the color of liver.
Chu Yang heard this, a playful smile appeared on his lips, and he answered slowly.
"What you said is wrong, Prime Minister. When did I ever say that I wanted to break off the engagement? However, there is only one position for the Crown Princess. If the Prime Minister's daughter doesn't mind, I can be your concubine."
"you!"
Zhang Dongzhi was so angry that he almost passed out. This was clearly a humiliation!
But he couldn't get angry. Who told him to bet on the wrong horse?
Emperor Yongning could no longer bear the farce in the palace. He felt his head buzzing and his ears were filled with annoying sounds.
"That's enough! I'm tired. You can decide on your own about the selection of the Crown Princess!"
Emperor Yongning roared, turned away, and left, leaving the ministers in the hall dumbfounded.
Seeing this, Chu Yang's smile widened. He reached out and gently took Yang Yuhuan's hand, and spoke softly.
"Let's go, Yuhuan. From today on, you will be the Crown Princess."
Yang Yuhuan lowered her head and let Chu Yang lead her out of the Golden Palace, leaving only the discussions in the hall.
After leaving the Golden Palace.
Chu Yang did not take Yang Yuhuan directly back to his own bedroom, but walked out of the palace.
"Your Highness, your move today really pissed off Prime Minister Zhang. I thought you were really going to marry Zhang Ruyan."
Yang Yuhuan covered her mouth and chuckled, her eyes full of charm.
"Humph, when he was plotting against me, he never thought that this day would come, right?"
Chu Yang sneered, "If this old fox wasn't still somewhat useful, I would have made him pay for it today!"
"Your Highness is wise."
Yang Yuhuan smiled sweetly and snuggled in Chu Yang's arms, her voice charming and seductive, "But, what should we do next?"
"What else can I do? Of course I have to run away. I have accepted the banknotes from those corrupt officials and I am not running away now. Are I waiting to support them?"
"But it's not appropriate to leave the palace now. Will those ministers in the court cause trouble for you?"