nashuaworldcup Chapter 232 Surrender to the Prince
Chapter 232 Surrender to the Prince
Nan Rongzhi's only weakness is her identity. It would be better to let others find evidence of her and deal a fatal blow to them.
It would be better for them to expose themselves first and make all preparations when the enemy is not ready.
In this way, the chances of winning will be greater.
She believed that the Emperor and Prince Zhennan would be able to protect Nan Rongzhi.
Zhao Lanxue was smart and naturally understood why Meng Xiyue did this, but she was too afraid of failure.
She was not afraid of her own failure, but she was afraid of Nan Rongzhi, afraid that such a bright person would fall like this.
But now that things have come to this, there is no point in worrying anymore. She can only follow the plan and minimize the risk of failure.
"I understand. I'll go to the Zheng family now."
The current young master of the Zheng family, Zheng Hong, has already taken control of the Zheng family, and he has also secretly surrendered to the prince's camp.
She wanted to discuss countermeasures with him and persuade more officials to support the prince at the morning court three days later.
Meng Xiyue was not idle either. She went to a shelter and a charity organization and asked people to spread the word outside.
Finally, it was the morning court three days later, and the emperor promised the court officials that he would try Nan Rongzhi on that day.
Nan Rongzhi, still dressed as a man, walked into the hall.
Nan Rongxin snorted coldly when he saw this, "Royal sister, you are a girl, so don't always wear men's clothes. It's inappropriate and unbecoming."
"I dressed like this not to pretend to be a man, but to make it easier for me to act."
Nan Rongzhi said calmly, "As a woman, I have done everything that men can do, and I have done it better than you men."
This statement was not wrong. Over the past two years, the emperor's health had been getting worse and worse, and many of the affairs of the court were handled by Nan Rongzhi, and she performed very well.
This also made some originally wavering ministers stand on her side.
"It's useless to say these things. You are a woman, and this is a fact that cannot be changed."
Nan Rongxin raised his head proudly. From the moment he knew that Nan Rongzhi was a girl, he felt that victory was already decided.
"Father, Nan Rongzhi deceived you, concealed his identity, and attempted to cause chaos in the court. He deserves death. I hope you can restore order in the court."
"I am indeed guilty." Nan Rongzhi knelt on the ground.
The emperor looked at her, then at the eldest prince, and couldn't help coughing violently.
"Your Majesty?" The eunuch beside him wanted to help him to rest.
He waved his hand, "No problem, my dear ministers, how do you think this matter should be handled?"
Most of the court officials lowered their heads and remained silent when they were asked questions.
In this battle for the crown prince, it is difficult for them to take a clear stand.
"Your Majesty, I have something to say."
Mu Ziyang stepped forward and said, "It is indeed wrong for the Crown Prince to conceal his daughter's identity, but she is a woman who is both civil and martial, and has both talents. She is the most suitable candidate for the crown prince."
"Whether the prince is a man or a woman, the position of heir should belong to her."
"Lie."
Prime Minister Zhao shouted, "How can a woman be the crown prince?"
"May I ask Prime Minister, why not?" Mu Ziyang did not give in at all and confronted him directly.
"Women should stay in the back house, not in the court. If women interfere in the affairs of the court, it will only cause chaos in the court and make life miserable for the people."
Hearing this, Mu Ziyang sneered, "But the prince has been interfering for so long, how can the people live in poverty? What I have seen is that the officials in the court are doing their job, and every hard-working official can be seen. In the folk, the prince has established charitable organizations and shelters to allow the people to live and work in peace. The number of beggars in Nanrong Country has been reduced by more than half in the past two years."
"Which prince can compare with such achievements?"
Nan Rongxin's face darkened when he heard his words. It was obvious that he was saying that he was inferior to women.
"No matter how great your achievements are, you cannot deceive the emperor. Father, the queen and the crown prince have disrespected your majesty. They cannot be easily forgiven."
Nan Rongxin then turned the topic to the crime of deceiving the emperor in order to force the emperor to abolish her position as crown prince.
The emperor pondered for a moment and said, "There is no crime of deceiving the emperor. I knew from the beginning that the queen gave birth to a princess. I concealed her identity and made her the crown prince."
"Father?"
Nan Rongxin's eyes widened in shock. She didn't expect that the emperor would protect Nan Rongzhi so much that he was willing to take the blame for deceiving the people for her.
"Why, the eldest prince doesn't believe what I say?"
"I don't dare."
Nan Rongxin clenched his fists and said in a deep voice, "Even if she is not guilty of deceiving the emperor, as a woman, she can no longer serve as the crown prince. Father, please abolish her position as the crown prince."
"Your Majesty, please depose the Crown Prince."
All the people from the eldest prince's faction knelt down and asked in agreement.
At this moment, the guards reported that tens of thousands of people had gathered outside the palace.
"I'm sure the people will not tolerate it. A woman is the crown prince. Please make a decision as soon as possible, father, and don't let the officials and the people of the world feel disappointed."
The eldest prince also knelt down, as if pleading for the people of the world.
"What do the people want?"
"Your Majesty, this is a letter written by the people, all of which are pleading for the prince. They said that the prince has given them a stable and happy life, and that he is the candidate for the crown prince they are looking for. I hope that Your Majesty will be able to see clearly and not ruin a good crown prince just because of a woman."
"Nonsense, the people clearly said that if a woman interferes in government affairs, the world will be in turmoil. How can we plead for her?"
The eldest prince frowned and looked at Prime Minister Zhao in disbelief.
It was clearly the people who called upon the emperor to depose the crown prince, so how could they possibly plead for him?
"I dare not speak nonsense. This is the Book of the People." The Imperial Guard held up the Book of the People to prove that he was not lying.
The eunuch hurried forward to take it and presented it to the emperor.
"It seems that the people are still very satisfied with the crown prince. Do you think the crown prince should be deposed?"
Upon hearing this, Prime Minister Zhao had a bad feeling. Clearly, so many officials had expressed their desire to depose the crown prince, but the emperor ignored them and continued to question other officials.
This is to protect the prince.
He raised his head slightly and winked at Zheng Hong, who had not yet kneeled down.
As long as the Zheng family still has disciples and works harder, the emperor will not dare to go against all the court officials.
Zheng Hong nodded and stepped forward, "Your Majesty, I think that the Crown Prince is a man of both civil and military talents, has a quick mind, and loves the people like his own children. He is the most suitable candidate for the crown prince."
"As Lord Rumu said, although the Crown Princess is a woman, she is no less capable than any man. I am convinced that she is the Crown Princess."
"We are willing to submit to the prince."
Led by Zheng Hong, those who were attached to the Zheng family and the prince all stated that even though Nan Rongzhi was a woman, they still supported her as the crown prince.
Prime Minister Zhao's pupils shrank sharply, "Zheng Hong."
He actually dared to betray himself.