GBP Chapter 293 The Crown Prince is Decided
Chapter 293 The Crown Prince is Decided
The next day, King Dingbei, who received the news in the morning, called Chen Zhe in the afternoon.
Before he could finish his greeting, he was pulled up by the generous Dingbei King Su Changshan.
"Just now I heard Yizhi say that you and Jin girl have a close relationship. If that's the case, we will be a family in the future."
"Family members should keep their distance. Although I have two sons, everyone knows my expectations for Yizhi. My eldest son is a nobody. At best, he will be a wealthy man living a leisurely life. I'm sure you can see clearly how much Yizhi loves Jin girl. The next young prince will definitely come from Jin girl's womb."
Chen Zhe's eyes flickered with a smile. King Dingbei was a frank person. Once he accepted him, he told him all his family affairs without any reservation.
"I've always heard that Your Highness is tolerant and broad-minded. You've taken care of the Crown Princess in every way and even allowed her to leave the palace to manage external affairs. Such behavior is truly beyond the reach of ordinary people. The Crown Princess is honored to have parents-in-law like you and the Princess. On behalf of my late brother Ye, I would also like to thank you for all your care for Ajin."
These words of praise comforted the King of Dingbei. He laughed heartily and said, "Sir, you are too kind! But to be honest, Miss Jin is indeed quite outstanding. The prosperity of our northern border over the past two years is all thanks to her."
"Although she's a girl, her ability to make money is unmatched by ordinary people. Even Yizhi and I can't do what she does. Therefore, everything she gets is what she deserves."
"If the Northern Territory is fortunate enough to advance further in the future, Jin girl will naturally become extremely valuable. Whether it's the mother's status due to her son, or the son's status due to the mother, the ultimate benefit will fall on her child. So, even if we both work hard, it's just to prepare wedding clothes for her two children!"
After saying this, he looked at Chen Zhe, who nodded with a smile. "I am over forty years old and alone. All I wish for in this life is for the people to live in peace, for my country to prosper, and for those who have been wronged to be vindicated. Ah Jin is my niece and also my family. As long as she and her child are well, I am willing to do anything for her, even if it means helping her with her wedding dress."
He was expressing his stance to King Dingbei again, and this stance satisfied King Dingbei very much.
So he stood up and poured Chen Zhe a cup of tea, saying with a smile, "I'm a few years older than you, so I'm being arrogant and calling you brother today. We're all doing this for the children. If I do anything inappropriate in the future, just point it out. We're not strangers, so there's no need for politeness!"
Chen Zhe smiled and nodded, drinking the tea in one gulp.
A dozen days later, Su Cheng'an received a reply from Ye Jinxuan in the Northwest. The content was concise and to the point: "Such a good thing actually exists? Anyone who doesn't want to do it is a fool! Yizhi, please come quickly. I am eagerly waiting for you!"
That night, Su Cheng'an and Chen Zhe met again in the study of King Dingbei, and two other staff members of King Dingbei were also in the same room.
After serious discussion, everyone finally reached a decision at midnight.
Jin Chu leaned against the head of the bed, holding a book to while away the time.
Huanyan was happy all day holding the reply letter from her third brother, but she was also absent-minded and dazed all day.
It is already July, and Huanyan will give birth in two months, but there is no sign of Su Chengan taking over.
She had wanted to continue her efforts this month while he was at home, but now this letter from her brother had disrupted her plans.
If Su Cheng'an leaves for the northwest tomorrow, it will take at least a month for him to come back, and she will have to waste this month.
At this time, news came from the capital that half a month ago, when the second prince went hunting in the suburbs, he encountered a mad blind bear that came from nowhere.
In a panic, the second prince was thrown off the horse by the frightened horse, and his spine hit a protruding sharp stone on the ground, and he fainted on the spot.
After several imperial physicians worked together to treat him, the Second Prince finally regained consciousness. However, his lower body seemed to be imprisoned by frost, leaving him completely unconscious.
The imperial physician said that the second prince's spinal cord was injured and his tendons and veins were damaged, causing his lower limbs to become paralyzed and he could no longer walk.
This means that the second prince has to bid farewell to his former vigorous steps and can only be confined to a wheelchair, staying in this seat for a long time, watching the time pass and the power change.
When the second prince's biological mother, Concubine Shu, heard the bad news, she fainted on the spot.
Everyone knew very well that the Second Prince was unable to walk and would no longer have a chance of becoming the crown prince!
A few days after the Second Prince was brought back to the palace, a young palace maid heard an indescribable sound while sweeping the remote Cuilong Palace. Out of curiosity, the young palace maid went forward to check, and what she saw was a shocking scene.
The palace maid screamed in fear and actually called over a team of palace guards who were patrolling nearby.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the Fourth Prince and the young Concubine Cheng were embracing each other, their clothes half-closed. It was self-evident what they were doing.
This news spread throughout the capital city that day as if it had wings.
The prince had an affair with his father's young concubine, violating moral principles and bringing shame upon the ailing emperor. Thus, the fourth prince waved goodbye to his position as crown prince.
Of the three princes vying for the throne, only the third prince remained healthy and virtuous within a month. The fate of the crown prince was sealed!
No matter how resentful and indignant the Second and Fourth Princes were, on the surface, the Third Prince was the winner.
After several days of commotion in the court, the Imperial Astronomical Observatory made several calculations and finally decided to hold the prince's enthronement ceremony on the eighth day of the eighth lunar month.
Although Jin Chu was mentally prepared, when the day was finally confirmed, she still felt a vague sense of unease.
Shenyou, that hypocritical guy, will definitely not let go of the Dingbei Palace once he becomes the crown prince.
By then, war will only be around the corner.
Su Cheng'an still has to go west to Fuyun City, and I wonder if he can come back in time?
She frowned and was about to think deeply when Su Chengan's deliberately lowered voice came from outside the door: "You guys go down and rest, don't disturb the prince's wife."
Jin Chu simply sat up, lit the candle a little brighter, and waited for Su Cheng'an to come in.
"Ajin, why haven't you rested yet?"
Su Cheng'an closed the door and turned around, and was slightly stunned when he saw Jin Chu sitting at the head of the bed.
"I'm waiting for you."
Jin Chu moved forward to make room for Su Cheng'an. "The crown prince in the capital has been decided, and the situation is tense. Do you still want to go to the northwest in person?"
Su Cheng'an paused as he took off his coat and tilted his head to look at her. "Uncle Chen said there are at least ten thousand fine horses there. I'm not sure if anyone else will go. This time, we need to work together with Third Brother. The fewer people who know his identity, the better."
"Besides, General Liu and I have a previous relationship. If I personally lead the troops to Floating Cloud City, he will not have any random suspicions. After much deliberation, I think it is most appropriate for me to go tomorrow."
"tomorrow?"
Although Jin Chu guessed that he would leave in a hurry, he didn't expect him to be so anxious.
It's already midnight. If he sets out tomorrow, he might not even have a few hours to rest before leaving.
Su Chengan hummed, and reassured Jinchu, "Ajin, you know that time is tight. It will take about half a month to go to Floating Cloud City and back. Fortunately, Uncle Chen gave us detailed methods and locations. If we are careful on this trip, we can return by the end of the month if everything goes well."
Su Cheng'an raised the corners of his lips slightly, and said sarcastically: "This way, I can concentrate on waiting for the call of our new prince!"