Chapter 34: Establishing a Prison

Three days later, the discussion on the candidate for the crown prince suddenly became sparse. Because Feng Wuyan's sudden deposition, the He family could not find another person to support within a few days even if they responded quickly, so they could only remain silent in the court. The civil and military officials in the court could only watch helplessly as several court officials arguing whether to establish the eldest son or youngest son of the Empress Xiao. However, there were only a few insignificant officials who supported Feng Wuxi. Although He Weitao and his friends had been optimistic about the eleventh prince at the time, at this moment, they had to make the best choice that was beneficial to them.

Therefore, when He Weitao, Yue Qianfan and Mi Jingfu stood up to recommend the ceremony together, the whole court suddenly became silent. Even if Hai Guanyu didn't speak, people knew his intentions. After all, his two granddaughters were married to Feng Wuhen. Prince Min Feng Minzhi's love for this nephew is well known. As for Bao Huasheng, he would only obey the emperor's will, so he was not afraid. At this moment, the three ministries, the most powerful officials of the six ministries, stood up to recommend the ceremony, and the momentum was very strong.

Feng Wuxi tried his best to suppress the resentment in his heart, and his fingers were bent so that his knuckles turned white. This momentum should have belonged to him, but now it has been stolen by others. How can he not hate him? Although it is extremely inappropriate to object at this moment, he still looked at the ministers who were following him with a hopeful look. However, those people all turned their attention elsewhere. No one wanted to come out and push the jar when the overall situation was settled. After all, judging from the current situation, it was almost certain that Feng Wuhen would make a throne.

However, there are still people who do not know the current affairs. Bao Huasheng did not expect that it was a censor of his subordinate to refute it. Not long after Gong Jiade entered the Supervisory Office, he admired Shi Mingquan, who had bluntly impeached Hai Guanyu, so he knelt down and advised: "Your Majesty, although the Seventh Prince is the legitimate son, he still vowed to be the throne, and the government knew that it was inappropriate to be the crown prince. Since ancient times, people have no faith but cannot be established by their own talents and nature. It is better to add the Seventh Prince as the auxiliary prince and the Eleventh Prince as the crown prince. In this way, you can establish the queen's legitimate son and the imperial edict can be a blessing for the country."

Feng Wuxi, who had no hope, couldn't help but be overjoyed. He had no friendship with Gong Jiade at all. At this time, he accepted the other party's great favor and his face suddenly became bright. Even many other court officials below agreed with the proposal, but they didn't dare to agree at this time. Even He Weitao was slightly stunned, but he didn't say anything. He knew in his heart that if Xiao Yunchao was here at this time, he might have strongly advocated this suggestion. It's a pity that he had just caught a glimpse of the murderous intent that showed in the emperor's eyes, so he would never dare to speak out.

Sure enough, the emperor's cold voice sounded in the court, "Although Wuhen once said that he had no intention of the throne and never deliberately competed for favor, he said this at that time because he was still young. How could the matter of establishing a crown prince be determined by the child's murmuring?" The emperor actually made an excuse in an understatement.

"Since ancient times, it is important to establish a crown prince. As a future king, the most important thing is to be a monarch. Although Wuxi is both the legitimate son of the queen, he lived in the palace and was less involved in practice. Secondly, he was still young and might not be able to take on the heavy responsibility of the crown prince. Therefore, in contrast, Wuhen had some involvement in local government affairs, court centers and even military affairs, and the ministers of the six ministries were praised. During his stay in Jingling, he received instructions from Taizu, and auspiciousness was also a sign of great good fortune. If I were limited to the small righteousness of the country and abandoned the great righteousness of the country, how could I be worthy of Lingyun's ancestors?" Although the emperor's voice was not high, all the officials in the court could hear it clearly. This supreme favored Feng Wuhen so partial, if they could not understand the saint's will, it would be a vain to be a minister.

Even Gong Jiade couldn't find any words to refute. After all, he was a censor, so such a stalking job was naturally not as good as others. Even the words he said earlier had been prepared, so he could only listen to the emperor's lesson in a daze. "All ministers, it is a good thing for you to strongly recommend the crown prince, but it is a bad way to be fair. Establishing the crown prince is my family matter and a great national affairs of the court. Therefore, I let the ministers discuss without avoiding suspicion. If you only care about the gains and losses of time and place, how can you grasp the general trend?" The emperor's eyes swept over the ministers, his body straightened a little, and his face, which was increasingly lost due to his old age, was once again filled with the aura of a king.

The emperor's eyes paused on the Minister of Rites and called out in a deep voice: "Ma Fengchu!"

Ma Fengchu immediately stepped out of the line and fell down. The hearts of the others couldn't help but skip a beat, and at the same time, a thought flashed through the situation - the general situation was settled. Everyone knows what the Ministry of Rites is in charge of. Since the emperor has spoken, the next thing is to establish the rituals of the crown prince.

Feng Wuhen felt that the back was wet. Although he almost guessed the Supreme on the throne, he still felt a thrill when he heard his father defending him like this. He had long been unable to remember the words of the day, and the so-called oath was actually far from what he said when he was alone in the Qinzheng Hall that day. If that passage had fallen into the ears of others, it would have been unlikely that this time to become the crown prince. Although the memorial in the court had not yet ended, he could not hear anything.

According to the emperor's will, the Ministry of Rites had to reduce the preparation time for the preparatory ceremony for the several months to one month. Even so, the emperor still felt that it was too slow.

On April 16, 29th year of Wanlie, all officials gathered in the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Bao Huasheng, the Grand Secretary of the Wenhua Hall, led the Crown Prince Feng Wuhen to the emperor's throne and faced the throne northward. Prime Minister Hai Guanyu stood in the northwest of the crown prince, facing the eastward, and read the emperor's book. After reading, Prince Min Feng Minzhi held the crown prince's seal and ribbon, and handed over to the crown prince in a place of sternness and dignity. The crown prince bowed three times again. After the crown prince received the seal and ribbon, all officials were promoted to the hall to congratulate the emperor, and the emperor immediately issued a general amnesty edict.

Then, the emperor and the crown prince and many royal families visited the Fengxian Palace, and reported it to the back palace, and went to the Temple of Heaven to worship the heaven and earth. At this point, Feng Wuhen, as the first crown prince appointed by Emperor Wanlie Feng Huanzhao, officially entered the Eastern Palace and watched the matter in Mingsongxuan in the imperial city. The next day, the princes and other royal families visited the crown prince's east palace, performed the ceremony of two kneelings and six kowtows, and made a great success in the crown prince's ceremony.

Since Feng Wuhen has become the crown prince, the girls of Prince Qin's mansion are naturally rising. According to the emperor's decree, Prince Qin's concubine Hai Ruoxin was named the crown prince's concubine, and the other three girls also have to enjoy the title of the crown prince's concubine, and the maid who accompanied Jingling was also promoted to the concubine because she was pregnant. The maid in the original palace was naturally excited. The master was the future emperor, so it was not difficult for them to ascend to heaven. Even Fan Qingcheng, who always had a stern face, showed a rare look of joy. After asking Feng Wuhen, he announced that the original palace would be on holiday for one day, and naturally everyone was happy.

Feng Wuhen's happiness lasted for a short time. After the ceremony, the emperor summoned him alone. The intention of a hurry to become a crown prince was naturally revealed. Feng Wuhen was stunned and was worried and happy. He was worried that the journey to Mongolia was long and the ambition of the Junggar wolf was unpredictable. He was happy that the emperor promised to abdicate him after returning and let him take charge of the government as soon as possible. However, what Feng Wuhen was most worried about was the emperor's body. It is important to know that if there were any changes in the palace when he was outside, he would not have time to respond. However, the emperor's request was reasonable. If an ordinary prince was sent to such a major event, how could he convince the public? Therefore, as the crown prince, he had no choice.

The queen of Kunning Palace, Xiao, has been sleeping very peacefully recently. Although the emperor has not been lucky for several days, her parents and children finally became the crown prince as they wish, which is better than anything else. Even Rouping smiles all day long, and the palace maids and eunuchs who are as fearful as tigers secretly relaxed. Now that the master in the house has got his wish, they are the servants who are slaves. Once the crown prince ascends the throne, the queen Xiao will be the legitimate empress dowager. Who dares to look up to the harem?

Feng Wuhen walked in the palace and deeply felt the changes brought about by his different identities. In the past, when he entered the palace, the eunuchs and palace maids were respectful, but they had never felt as fearful as they were today. The feeling was due to their awe of the new owner of the palace. Even though Feng Wuhen had strong self-control, he felt a faint sense of ejaculation under this gaze.

"I wish you a blessing to the Crown Prince." Rouping bowed her knees and said. She didn't dare to take advantage of her at this time. The young man in front of her is no longer the ignorant prince of the past, but the crown prince who can take over the throne in the future. She is a tiny palace maid who is not even qualified to curry favor with her. How dare she regard herself as an elder as before?

"Roping, there is no need to be so polite when there is no one in the future." Feng Wuhen's attitude towards Rooping was still as gentle as ever, but Aunt Ping gave up her name. After all, such intimate titles are not suitable at this time. "Although outsiders have to keep etiquette in front of them, they might as well be more relaxed in private. You are the confidant of your mother. After serving her for so many years, I will not treat you as an outsider."

Rouping felt aroused, and just as she was about to answer, she heard the voice of the Queen Xiao from inside. "Is Wuhen here? Why didn't you come in? Rouping, why are you getting more and more unruly? How could you be talking to him on your own?" Rouping responded quickly and hurriedly led Feng Wuhen inside. When she saw the master, she turned her head and said, "I just made a mistake. Your Highness the Crown Prince was just a joke, which made the Empress wait anxious." She said while laughing, "Your Highness the Crown Prince is now different. How dare I talk casually? Isn't it a joke to spread it out? There are many people in the harem with bad intentions."
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