Chapter 159 [Attack]

After today, everyone will understand one thing: Crown Prince Li Chengqian's position has been completely consolidated.

As long as he doesn't die, he will undoubtedly be the next emperor of Qing.

During the entire rewarding process, the Second Prince's face remained very ugly.

This scene was seen by all the civil and military officials.

Those ministers who had previously served under the Second Prince were now regretting their decision to the core.

"Alas, I really misjudged you back then..."

A few years ago, there was a rumor in Kyoto that the Crown Prince was weak and incompetent, and that his talents were not as good as those of the Second Prince.

Moreover, this is recognized by many people.

This is why so many ministers chose to support the second prince.

Now, when they think back carefully, many people feel as if they have been "cheated".

The reason why it is called a scam is that everyone suddenly feels like they have been fooled and manipulated.

This feeling really makes people feel a chill on their back for a moment.

In fact, this feeling is the truth that has been hidden for many years.

Fan Jian, who was standing among the civil and military officials, also had an epiphany at this moment.

He had heard Ruoruo say to Fan Xian before:

"Brother, the whole capital is saying that the Crown Prince is weak and incompetent, and that his talent is not as good as the Second Prince's. However, I don't think that's necessarily the case."

Thinking of this sentence now, Fan Jian suddenly realized it.

Yes, where did the rumors that the Crown Prince is weak and incompetent, and not as talented as the Second Prince come from?

His eyes suddenly turned to Emperor Qing who was sitting on the dragon throne.

Apart from him, the Second Prince, who had been acting very grimly and acting like a drama queen, finally understood some problems that he had been unable to understand for many years.

It turned out that those remarks that the Crown Prince was weak and incompetent, and that his talent was inferior to his, were most likely the work of Emperor Qing who was secretly manipulating the situation.

The purpose is naturally very simple and clear, that is, he needs to support someone to stand up and serve as a whetstone for the prince.

And the second prince, who was the whetstone, finally understood the reason at this moment.

I couldn't help but sigh with some sadness in my heart.

However, while he hated Emperor Qing in his heart, he could only place all his hopes on Li Chengqian.

The Second Prince not only had no gratitude towards his biological father, Emperor Qing, but only deep hatred for him.

Because he really didn't want to fight for the supreme position.

However, Emperor Qing kept pushing him forward from behind.

If you don't fight and don't leave, you will end up dead.

It was precisely because of his extreme hatred and helplessness that he left those four words to Emperor Qing after his death:

Widowed, widowed and lonely!

Fortunately, he is now in the hands of Li Chengqian, who promised him that he would let him leave Kyoto and become a leisurely and free prince in the future.

This is the second prince's last hope now.

Thinking of this, the second prince suddenly stood up after the imperial edict of reward was read.

"I heard that the war between the North and South has been very tense, and that even though the Crown Prince was at a slight disadvantage, he was able to pray for rain from the sky and then decide the outcome of the battle. Is this true?"

Seeing that the Second Prince jumped out again and was planning to cause trouble for the Crown Prince, many ministers sighed in their hearts.

In this situation, you still dare to cause trouble for the Crown Prince...

After the Second Prince finished speaking, he continued without waiting for Li Chengqian to speak:

"If it's not true, then it's a crime of deceiving the emperor. A wise man like His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would not commit such a heinous crime, right?"

The second prince put his hands in his pockets and looked at Li Chengqian with a provocative look.

After finishing speaking, he did not wait for Li Chengqian to speak and continued:
"Kyoto has been suffering from drought for a month. How about Your Highness praying for rain on a certain day to relieve the drought in Kyoto?"

After saying this, the Second Prince spread his hands and looked at the ministers:

"I guess everyone wants to see the excitement of borrowing rain from the sky, right?" The second prince's words expressed everyone's thoughts.

After hearing the rumor that Li Chengqian asked the sky for rain and then decided the outcome of the battle in one battle, many people did not believe it.

Because it sounds like a myth and has no basis at all.

How could a mortal man successfully borrow rain from the sky?

"Father, I'm sure you also want to see this grand event, right?"

At the end of his speech, the Second Prince did not forget to drag Emperor Qing into the water.

The Second Prince was sure of the doubts of the ministers and the curiosity of Emperor Qing.

When it comes to talent, the second prince really has something.

In just a few words, he successfully brought all the civil and military officials in the court to his side.

As a result, everyone's eyes turned to Li Chengqian, waiting for his decision.

If you cannot really borrow rain from heaven, that would be a crime of deceiving the emperor.

"Prince, do you have anything to say?" Emperor Qing asked.

In fact, as the biggest villain, he could naturally see through the intention of the Second Prince's provocation against Li Chengqian at a glance.

However, the Second Prince's strength lies in the fact that he really grasped Emperor Qing's curiosity.

As early as when he received the news from the front line, Emperor Qing was very suspicious and curious about the matter of borrowing rain from the sky.

However, as the ruler of a country, he was not in a position to bring it up on his own initiative. Since the Second Prince had already said it, it gave him an excellent stepping stone.

So Emperor Qing continued to proceed according to the Second Prince's words.

"Okay, then on the day of my wedding, I will ask the heaven for rain again. It will be regarded as a gift from heaven for my wedding, and it will also relieve the severe drought in Kyoto." Li Chengqian said.

"Okay!" Emperor Qing immediately responded happily.

If he could witness this divine power with his own eyes, he would be a little excited.

Seeing that Li Chengqian really agreed to this matter, the civil and military officials began to discuss it in a low voice.

However, most people are skeptical.

I feel like it’s impossible to actually succeed.

Even the Second Prince was stunned for a moment.

However, he quickly comforted himself in his heart.

"It's okay, it's okay. Even if he really can't borrow rain from the sky, with his current status and power, the emperor won't pursue anything."

The second prince jumped out to "oppose" Li Chengqian.

Li Chengqian would not be informed of any plan in advance.

This will make it seem more real.

He dared to take advantage of this opportunity to attack Li Chengqian because he was sure that even if Li Chengqian could not borrow rain from heaven, Emperor Qing would not pursue it.

The crime of deceiving the emperor is indeed a serious crime.

However, only the royal family knows the real tricks.

The crime of deceiving the emperor is actually a crime that can be either serious or minor.

Because how to punish depends entirely on the emperor's words.

It's that simple!
For others, the crime of deceiving the emperor might lead to the confiscation of property and extermination of the clan, but for Li Chengqian it was of no consequence.

However, deep down, the second prince did not believe that Li Chengqian could really ask the sky for rain.

I really don’t believe it!

"Okay, then we will wait and see what His Highness will do in three days!" Lin Ruofu said:

At this time, the second prince said: "I wonder if Your Highness needs a place to cast a spell. If so, the open space in the Royal Courtyard is probably the most suitable choice."

"Okay, then the royal villa!" Li Chengqian replied.

(End of this chapter)