Liwang Mansion, study room.

Although Liu Mingguan, the eldest son of King Li, has been honored as Prince Ning, and after Liu Mingqi was demoted, he was the only prince in the third generation, as long as he is in the capital, he will still come back to pay his respects to his parents every day.

Today, Liu Mingguan had supper in the mansion and was called into the study by his father, Prince Li.

Seeing the backs of the eldest brother and father, Lu Guogong Liu Minghua couldn't help but envy him.

But he was more excited at the same time.

I didn't expect that I would have this day!?

My brother is about to become emperor!?

Once he became the emperor, I would not be a duke or a prince!

Although the levels are the same, they are closer in grade than Liu Mingqi, who has restored the King of De, to the King!

At that time, do you think he still dares to bully me?

To be honest, since Liu Mingqi taught her a lesson, Liu Minghua has been very dissatisfied.

But later, Liu Mingqi not only became a saint, but also became the largest business in the world of Prince Yu's Mansion. If Liu Minghua wanted to buy something to show off in front of his friends, he had to go to Prince Yu's Mansion to tell him some favors.

As a result, Liu Mingqi did not make things difficult for him, and they gave him a certain share every time. This made Liu Minghua admire him on the one hand, but also let go of the disputes of intention.

But one day, if you can climb to Liu Mingqi and become the glorious prince, that is what Liu Minghua sincerely wants.

Originally, he admired his elder brother, but now he thought that his elder brother would become the crown prince and then the emperor. Liu Minghua's excitement was imaginable.

As for whether the emperor could give birth to a crown prince, Liu Minghua was also very concerned. The emperor had two daughters in a row before, which made him wish to set off firecrackers to celebrate.

But it was not just him, even his father danced twice in a row, broke a cup and almost fell into the pool.

Next to Liu Minghua is his second son Liu Mingxin.

Unlike Liu Mingguan and Liu Minghua, they were born to the princess. Liu Mingxin was just the son of the concubine, but they were lucky and became the second son after the second one.

However, Liu Mingxin has a low status in the Li Palace, and his personality is a bit strange. His face looks a little gloomy on weekdays, so he has never been favored by Li.

Now that King Li left the table, only Liu Minghua and Liu Mingxin were left on the table.

Seeing Liu Minghua's excited smile, Liu Mingxin said with a smile: "Minghua, are we too happy too early?"

"What does it mean?" Liu Minghua asked casually, his eyes not turning.

"Didn't it mean that the emperor has not given up yet. He is actively recuperating his body during this period and is preparing to fight again?" Liu Mingxin said, "There are so many concubines in the palace, including those in the dozens, twentys and thirtys, and there are always those who can give birth to princes, right? After all, there were three princes before!"

"Don't worry." Liu Minghua was in a good mood and said something more to the second brother he had always looked down upon, "Even if the prince is born next year, how old is the emperor? He is fifty! How many years can he live in?

Will the ministers agree to an emperor who is in his teens or even younger ascend the throne? This happened several times in the previous dynasty, but what was the result? They were all controlled by treacherous ministers and eunuchs, and eventually ruined the country!

So didn’t our Taizu say before: ‘If the lord is young and the ministers are strong, it is not a blessing for the country, and there are wise and warriors in the royal family, they may be replaced by them.’ This is completely a golden word tailor-made for our elder brother!”

Liu Mingxin shook his head and sneered, "This is not necessarily true! Don't forget that there were two former princes! The other one is more outstanding and more capable!"

"Liu Mingqi?" Liu Minghua said disdainfully, "Yes, I admit that he is really talented! But this person is too ignorant and does messy things all day long. Does he read the books of sages seriously? Does he have the grand and gentle demeanor of his elder brother? Which of the imperial court likes him? They all like our elder brother!"

"Not necessarily." Liu Mingxin said lightly, "The generals of the Imperial Army, several governors, including Liu Renhuai, praised Liu Mingqi very much. Don't forget who Liu Renhuai is?

Besides, Liu Mingqi is still actively seeking to marry Su Feng’s daughter Su Xiaoxue, who is Liu Renhuai’s number one general! If it delays for a few years and delays Liu Renhuai’s entry into Beijing, there is nothing to say!”

When Liu Minghua heard this, he turned his head to look at him for the first time, and said with a ugly expression: "Liu Mingxin, what do you mean? How can you keep destroying your own might and gaining ambitions in others?"

"I just remind you that our family's victory is not so easy to get." Liu Mingxin said with a smile, "Besides, isn't there any news? Liu Mingqi agrees with the emperor's prince's ascension to the throne!"

"Bah!"

Liu Minghua spat, "He is called disgusting! He can't be the emperor, and he doesn't want my elder brother to be the emperor! Don't think I don't know, don't he just want to be the emperor? By then, he is both the sect master and the imperial master, so he will be so glorious!"

"Minghua, you are right!" Liu Mingxin nodded repeatedly: "So I think we should do something to help brother."

"What are you doing?" Liu Minghua asked.

"It's very simple. Let's destroy his alliance with Liu Renhuai first..." Liu Mingxin said, "You go and chase Miss Su! It just so happened that she didn't agree to the marriage with Liu Mingqi, which made Grandma Huang lose all her anger!"

"Why is it me?" Liu Minghua pointed at himself and became surprised.

"Look at how I look, is it suitable for Miss Su?" Liu Mingxin also pointed at himself.

Looking at one of his horse's face and gloomy face, Liu Minghua laughed, "You know yourself... Hehe, then I'll give it a try! Anyway, Miss Su doesn't agree, so everyone can't say anything about me..."

Thinking of Su Xiaoxue's pure and playful face, Liu Minghua swallowed her saliva, and was a little jealous.

He was trapped in fantasy, so of course he couldn't see Liu Mingxin's sneer clearly.

...

Two flowers bloom, each with one branch.

King Li and Liu Mingguan walked into the study. They drank a cup of brewed tea before sitting on the chair and chatting.

"Mingguan, you will go to the Ministry of Rites in two days, right?" King Li asked with a smile, with a hint of complacent smell in his laughter.

It is not easy for my son to take this step.

The ministers did not know how many times they had argued with His Majesty, and they made His Majesty angry several times before they received the emperor's first concession, and agreed to his son to join the Ministry of Rites as a prince as a supervisor and auxiliary Minister of Rites to handle various affairs.

Everyone knows that the Ministry of Rites is the least important part of the six ministries.

But everyone was excited about it.

Perhaps the emperor thought that this was just a forced concession and would not make any concessions in the future.

Little did they know that once this hole was opened, they could never be taken back.

His son will definitely be able to continue to have influence in the court, and eventually gain the appreciation of the court officials, and thus ascend to the throne!

Even if the emperor has a son again, how can it be so concise to a country governed by a child!?

Compared with King Li's complacent ambition, Liu Mingguan was also very happy.

However, his happiness was not because he had taken a step closer to the throne, but because he really liked the position.

Although Liu Mingguan also longed to become the prince, he actually had a gentle personality and liked the work of the Ministry of Rites, such as organizing various ceremonies and gatherings, formulating various documents and publications, discussing educational issues with literati and scholars, etc. These are what he learned since childhood and is very good at.

So he is most looking forward to a new job that will start in two days.

"Well, Shangshu Li said that when the place is sorted out, I will invite me over." Liu Mingguanzhe replied: "To put it, my son is still a little nervous! He was afraid that he would do something wrong and let everyone down!"

"Don't be afraid!"

King Li waved his hand, "Don't worry and do it boldly! I know your strength, and it's impossible to do it badly! I only have one word of advice to you."

"Father, please tell me!"

"You have to remember... the Ministry of Rites is not your last step, but your first step!" Li Wang said, "Since we have taken the first step and the emperor cooperates so much, then we have no reason to retreat!"

"I see."

Liu Mingguan hesitated for a moment and nodded slowly.

Become an emperor!

Who doesn't want to?

Oh, it should be said that Mingqi doesn't want to do it very much. She has this meaning both openly and secretly, so she threw away the title of King De so indifferently, just like she is fine!

I can't be as free and easy as he is!

Thoughts flashed, and Liu Mingguan said again: "It's just my father, this time we had such a stiff fight with the emperor, and he even got angry several times... Is it really okay to do this? I'm afraid that in the emperor's heart, we are already evil relatives?"

"hehe!"

King Ning waved his hand, "Evil relatives are evil relatives. If you want to get something, you must pay something! If you don't offend him, how can you get what we want?"

"The throne..."

Liu Mingguan was a little dazed, "It's normal for the emperor to let go..."

"Who told him to be not disciplined? In the end, none of his three sons were left?" King Ning's expression was a little gloomy at this time. "Guan'er, don't think so much now. If you don't grasp the things God gave you, you will be punished by God."

"I see……"

"Just understand." Ning Wang said in a soft voice: "The emperor does not have this blessing, and Mingqi, the child, knows how to be humble. This is really God's arrangement! Remember to be serious and don't let everyone down the expectations of you!"
Chapter completed!