nashuaworldcup Chapter 279 Reset
Chapter 279 Reset
After Ji Xiangli finished speaking, he was already in tears.
He glanced at the emperor's thoughtful expression and thought to himself, there's a chance!
Don't think he doesn't know that the emperor has always wanted to replace the crown prince.
However, due to the rumors he carefully created from the outside world that he loved the late Queen Jingyi deeply, he never touched Jiang Yan's position as the crown prince.
But he has figured it out recently.
The emperor just wanted to prove to him that he was the emperor and was no longer the person he was fifteen years ago who could be manipulated and supported by him at will.
Everyone must submit to him and cannot surpass him in power and status.
Therefore, the purpose of his coming today was not really to replace the crown prince.
But it can buy Si Luan a chance of survival.
Faintly, a secret sense of complacency welled up in his heart.
As long as Jiang Xu becomes the crown prince, he will definitely need a group of people who truly support him.
Si Luan, the only one left in the Ji family, became an indispensable person around Jiang Xu.
Who is more reliable than your uncle?
As long as Jiang Xu became the crown prince, the emperor would not kill Si Luan in order to leave a helper for his son.
In addition, he just said deliberately that Si Luan had always admired him, which must have made the emperor's self-esteem, which had been suppressed by the Ji family for a long time, soar.
Now that he was in power, how could he not want to keep someone from the Ji Mansion who had once looked down on and belittled him, to admire his inviolable respect?
Especially making Si Luan submit to his son would greatly arouse his interest.
The emperor was indeed shocked by Ji Xiangli's words.
It turned out that I was overthinking it.
His eyes wandered over him subtly, and the secret pleasure in his heart grew more and more intense.
Ji Xiangli has too many handles on his hands, so he is very satisfied as long as he maintains the status quo and does not take desperate measures.
Unexpectedly, he is now on his deathbed, but he is still thinking of letting Xu'er be the crown prince.
Is this out of deep love for her child, or is it because she knows that the Ji family is in trouble and wants to seek his protection again?
He took a sip of tea, his mind racing with thoughts.
But the emperor didn't want to think that deeply.
Now that Ji Xiangli is showing weakness, no matter what the situation is, isn't it me who will benefit?
Letting Xu'er become the crown prince has always been an obsession in his heart.
Given his status, it is not appropriate for him to bring up this suggestion.
Now, starting with his role as Ji Xiangli, Xu'er will gradually get closer to the position of crown prince.
Isn't that just what you want?
Isn't his position as emperor secure?
I have to say, this is indeed a move he desperately needs right now.
The bad guys are played by the Ji family, while he, the emperor, still maintains his greatness and reaps all the benefits.
The emperor sighed comfortably while drinking the tea, and a smile appeared on his face.
"Good tea, good tea!"
He looked at the cup in his hand and said, "Sure enough, the best tea comes from the top tea gardens."
He raised his eyebrows and looked at Ji Xiangli, his expression showing unconcealable joy.
"What Mr. Ji said today is a bit strange."
"The Ji family has contributed a lot to Daliang. I have never forgotten this kindness."
He stood up, put his hands behind his back, looked into the distance, and let out a sigh of relief.
"How about this? I understand that your Ji family has indeed sacrificed a lot for me in the past, and I have indeed wronged you these days. In two years, when the rumors about Ji Cheng's incident have died down, I will restore your title of Marquis. What do you think?"
He knew that the emperor had agreed to his conditions and was very satisfied with them.
This means that he needs to take the lead and propose the matter of making the third prince the crown prince.
And the emperor was willing to exchange his title with him.
However, Ji Xiangli shuddered.
He said nervously, "I dare not!"
"Previously, the Ji family indeed betrayed the emperor's grace and trust and did something despicable. Now, everyone in the Ji family has taken this as a warning and dares not accept the Marquis's favor again."
He came here today because he really didn't want the title.
A flash of surprise crossed the emperor's mind.
This Ji Xiangli, could it be that he has really changed his personality because of the setbacks he has suffered recently?
But, this is not for any purpose, and repaying evil with kindness is not his nature.
The emperor then asked, "What exactly does the father-in-law want? If he has no desires or requests, I'm a little unsure."
It is not a good thing for a new cooperation if someone you used to know very well suddenly changes his or her temperament and becomes a stranger.
Ji Xiangli smiled and said, "The Emperor has already said that Ji must not enter the palace again in this lifetime. Many ministers have heard about this."
"If the Emperor changes his previous decree out of kindness for the common people, wouldn't that be like changing his orders every day for the whole world?"
"For the sake of His Majesty's reputation, it's better not to do this! I feel ashamed to do anything that would damage His Majesty's reputation!"
Seeing Ji Xiangli now thinking so much about him, the emperor felt even more complacent.
This old guy finally figured out the relationship between himself and the royal family.
He then added, "However, since Siluan is willing to help Xu'er, I will restore his position as Crown Prince."
"When he recovers, he should report to the palace immediately. Then, I will let him take the position of Deputy Minister of Rites. How do you think?"
If Ji Xiangli refused to accept anything, he would not trust him to take the position.
Hearing that he had finally gotten to the point, Ji Xiangli kowtowed deeply and said, "If Si Luan knew about this, he would be filled with gratitude. Thank you for your grace!"
Seeing that he finally agreed to his proposal so happily, the emperor breathed a sigh of relief, but a trace of disdain flashed through his heart.
It turned out to be for Ji Bozhou.
He looked down at Ji Xiangli who was crawling at his feet.
He was so happy about a mere fifth-rank position.
As expected, the more complacent you were in the past, the more humble you are now.
The emperor suddenly felt a sense of pride and a sense of revenge.
Being able to dominate the future and life of others, and having the Ji family follow your words as a guiding principle, is the true way to ascend to the throne.
This feeling is really wonderful!
After a stick of incense, Ji Xiangli left the palace with the emperor's oral order to re-appoint Ji Bozhou as the crown prince.
He chatted with the emperor about interesting things in a seemingly harmonious manner, and also asked about Empress Ji's health with a look of concern.
Only then did I realize that something had been wrong with Jiaru's health since Tang'er left.
On the way out of the palace, looking at the setting sun, an indescribable desolation welled up in his heart.
Is Jiaru going to get into trouble too?
But his disappointment did not last long.
What difference does it make whether there is a queen who is not on the side of the Ji family or not?
In the end, they can only be pawns used by each other.
In the end, the joy of gaining the upper hand today still prevailed.
After Ji Xiangli left the palace, the emperor was in a good mood.
He stood up leisurely, planning to go to Kunning Palace to see the queen and tell her the good news.
However, as soon as he stood up, the eunuch at the door hurried in.
"Your Majesty, Lord Jiang requests an audience."
The emperor's brows furrowed, "Lord Jiang? Summon him in!"
Jiang Yuanfeng left Ji's house yesterday with injuries. He had originally asked for leave today, intending to explain the situation to the emperor and take a half-month break.
But as soon as he entered the palace, he heard from his people that Ji Xiangli had arrived an hour ago.
Therefore, he was curious and waited outside the door.
However, he didn't expect that at this moment, he would learn fatal news.
Jiang Yuanfeng entered the Qianqing Palace with a chill all over his body.
As soon as he entered, he found a chair and sat down.
"Your Majesty, won't you give me an explanation?"