Chapter 78 [Sitting on the Dragon Throne]

Between the corridors, the rockery gardens are withered and the flowers and plants are fragrant.

Fan Xian looked at his sister who had grown into a lady from a wealthy family and asked:

"Ruoruo, you have been in Kyoto for a long time, how much do you know about the prince?"

"Crown Prince?" There was a hint of thought in Ruoruo's expression.

However, no one noticed that a strange color flashed in the depths of her eyes.

“In his early years, the prince was rumored to be simple-minded and somewhat cowardly.

However, since five years ago, the prince seemed like a different person and rose rapidly.

I'm sure I know many of his deeds.

He enjoys extremely high prestige both among the people and in Kyoto.

I heard from my father that the prince's power has been greatly enhanced by the destruction of the Tianya Society.

In the court, he is already one of the four giants along with Prime Minister Lin, President Chen, and General Qin.

His Majesty specially gave a chair to the prince in the court.

Moreover, starting this year, many affairs of the court will be supervised by the Crown Prince.

Many memorials were first reviewed by the Crown Prince, who then selected the important ones and presented them to Your Majesty."

Hearing this, Fan Xian was silent for a long time, "The Crown Prince is so powerful, what can the Second Brother use to fight him?"

Fan Ruoruo said: "Brother, you don't know that the prince's power is mostly outside of Kyoto.

For example, the Beggars' Sect, the best warehouse in the world.

In the past few years, all six ministries of the court have served the second prince.

If we only talk about strength, the Second Prince is slightly better than the Crown Prince."

Fan Xian rubbed his brows and said, "After hearing what you said, I feel like something is strange."

"What's weird?"

"Since the Crown Prince is so popular and has the deep trust of His Majesty, why doesn't anyone in the six ministries of the court serve him, but choose to stand on the side of the Second Brother?" Fan Xian was a little confused.

"This..." Ruoruo was stunned and didn't know how to answer.

She had never thought about this question.

"I always feel that this Crown Prince is not a simple person!" Fan Xian affirmed.

"Brother, haven't you seen him?"

"We've only met once, and that was three years ago. We can't say we have a very deep friendship," Fan Xian explained.

"Hey, Ruoruo, how come you, a girl, know so much about court affairs?" Fan Xian seemed to have thought of something and looked at his sister.

Hearing this, a hint of panic flashed across Ruoruo's eyes, but it was fleeting and she quickly returned to calm.

"I heard it all from my father, and the name of the prince is known to the whole of Kyoto."

Fan Xian nodded and stopped asking questions.

Although he was far away in Danzhou, he had indeed heard a lot about the prince.

If you think about it carefully, since I am in Kyoto, I naturally know more.

Metropolitan Procuratorate.

In Kyoto, in the court, there are always some people who criticize everything and the emperor.

This is the Imperial Censor.

These people have always been fearless and will spray anyone they catch.

Even if there is just a slight disturbance, you should still take part in it.

They have no real power, but the power of impeachment is irreplaceable.

They could impeach even the emperor.

Among them, the most famous person in the Censorate was Censor Lai, whose real name was Lai Mingcheng.

He is the first censor of Qing Kingdom!

This person fears neither heaven nor earth.

Even the prime minister of the time, Lin Ruofu, had been impeached by him several times.

The Censor-in-Chief can impeach someone just by hearing about it, without the need for evidence.

As for whether it is true or false, whether it should be adopted, and whether it should be investigated, that is the emperor's business.

The Censors attach the most importance to their reputation.

The pursuit of a lifetime is to leave a name in history.

It was late at night, and the lights in the Censorate were still brightly on.

Almost half of the Censorate is located here.

"What can we do about this?"

"Would you like to participate in one?"

"But, that is the prince, and now he is the regent."

Many censors were discussing the matter, hesitant and each had their own thoughts.

Everyone had a piece of paper in their hands, with it clearly written on it.

The prince and the Tianya Society are in collusion with each other. The so-called annihilation is just a facade, a show for the world to see.

In fact, the Tianya Society still exists and is still entrenched in the southwestern Gobi Desert.

On the second day after the massacre-killing army withdrew, merchants were robbed again.

Those bandits, waving the banner of the Tianya Society, showed no signs of restraint.

"Is this true or false?" A group of censors were discussing in twos and threes.

Lai Mingcheng looked at the message in his hand and fell into deep thought.

After a moment, he looked at the people below.

"Everyone, our duty is only to impeach. As for the truth or falsehood, your majesty will make the judgment and see through everything!

Now that we know the news, we naturally want to impeach him.

Otherwise, it would be a dereliction of duty!"

Lai Mingcheng's voice was very loud.

"That's right!" Many people nodded.

"But, the Crown Prince is the regent, so wouldn't it be too hasty for us to impeach him in person? "

Among them, a few people raised questions.

"I have decided to impeach the prince at the morning court tomorrow!" Lai Mingcheng said firmly.

"Okay!" Many people expressed their support.

"Tell me, how did this news get back?" People all around started talking again.

"There are many strange things about this matter."

The next day.

The sky is bright.

"Your Highness, it's time to get up." Qiu Zhu gently shook Li Chengqian's body.

"It's not even dawn yet, sleep a little longer." Li Chengqian turned over and pressed her under him.

Crispy and soft.

Qiu Zhu muttered to herself but didn't push him away.

"Your Highness, you have to serve as regent today and attend the morning court," Qiu Zhu reminded.

Hearing this, Li Chengqian couldn't help but mutter, "That old guy asked me to supervise the country, he must want to sleep a little longer in the morning, annoying."

Qiu Zhu: “…”

Regent, this is a great thing.

It is also a symbol of power and status.

But his own prince looked disgusted.

Also no one.

Others would beg for this kind of job even if they wanted it.

Li Chengqian put his hands on the breasts, squeezed and rubbed them hard, then reluctantly got up.

Qiu Zhu helped him dress and wash.

"It's too early, it's not even dawn yet..." Li Chengqian looked at the sky and couldn't help but complain.

I shouldn't have taken this job if I had known.

"His Royal Highness is here!"

"See His Highness the Crown Prince!"

The ministers knelt down.

"Everyone, please get up."

Li Chengqian glanced at General Qin who was sleeping soundly on the chair, and wondered if he could also sleep soundly in the court like him.

Today is Li Chengqian's first time as regent.

It was also the first time that he formally handled state affairs.

Emperor Qing didn't come at all.

This old Biden must still be sleeping, Li Chengqian thought secretly.

This is not a good job at all, it's just looking for trouble.

At that moment, Li Chengqian suddenly didn't want to be emperor anymore.

Isn't it nice to stay behind the scenes?

The emperor has too many things to do, and they are too complicated and tiring.

From now on, he will have to find someone to supervise the country for him.

Well, I need to find someone!

Looking at the civil and military officials, Li Chengqian said casually:
"My dear ministers, if you have something to report, please report it. If not, please leave the court!"

He naturally hoped nothing would happen.

That makes it easy.

"Your Majesty, I have written a note for you!"

Among the civil servants, Lai Mingcheng was the first to stand up, holding a memorial in his hand.

When he saw this person, Li Chengqian's eyebrows jumped slightly.

In fact, he doesn't like people who complain about everything.

Not everyone has the broad mind of Li Shimin.

Moreover, even Li Shimin had the urge to kill Wei Zheng more than once.

"Speak!" Li Chengqian sat down on the dragon throne.

(End of this chapter)