"...The eighth prince, Mo Shaohua, has both political integrity and talent... he is the chosen prince and will take charge of the East Palace from now on..."
After Mo Shaohua listened to the imperial edict intermittently, the court instantly became noisy, and civil and military officials were whispering among themselves. It was not because they felt that Mo Shaohua was inappropriate, but because they felt that this imperial edict came a bit suddenly.
Emperor Chengde had been ill for many days and had only started attending court two days ago.
He had just recovered from a serious illness, and the civil and military officials were anxious about establishing a heir, but they did not mention it to him at this time.
No one expected that Emperor Chengde had already planned it, and there was no hint of it before.
"Your Highness, you still haven't accepted the order."
The father-in-law who read out the imperial edict smiled meaningfully at Mo Shaohua.
Mo Shaohua came back to his senses, stepped forward to receive the imperial edict, and looked at the expressionless Emperor Chengde on the dragon throne with complicated eyes.
He thought that if Emperor Chengde didn't punish him, it would be because he cared about the relationship between father and son. Today's situation was something he never expected.
After Emperor Chengde returned to the palace from Prince Ning's Mansion last night, he thought that today was his last day in court.
Emperor Chengde coughed slightly and stood up from the dragon chair, "I'm tired, let's go to court."
He had already decided on the matter of establishing the crown prince, and the Ministry of Rites had also secretly prepared it.
It's just that this imperial edict was indeed issued earlier than predicted.
That's all, so as not to watch them fight again, he was really tired.
After Emperor Chengde left the court, the discussion in the court became even more unscrupulous. Many ministers who were not on Mo Shaohua's side took this opportunity to quickly come forward to express their goodwill.
Mo Shaohua retracted his thoughts and dealt with it with ease.
He wanted to ask Emperor Chengde something, so he found an opportunity to leave early.
Seeing him leaving, someone approached the fourth prince's ear and whispered: "I thought your majesty still needed to think about it for a while. I feel that your highness..."
"Master Chen!"
The fourth prince stopped him and looked at Mo Shaoyan who was not far away, "In my father's world, he will make whoever he wants to be the crown prince."
After saying this, he withdrew his gaze and left the hall with his hands behind his back.
Mo Shaoyun followed him out and called: "Fourth brother."
The fourth prince Mo Shaolin stopped and stood there waiting for him for a while.
Although the two were from the same mother, they were not very close. Mo Shaoyun had not taken the initiative to talk to him for a long time. He was curious about what Mo Shaoyun called him.
Mo Shaoyun walked to his side, with a slightly complicated expression on his handsome face, "Eighth brother... Although fourth brother and I are not close, fourth brother is the closest person to me after all. I hope you are safe."
Mo Shaolin's expression was cold, and he chuckled for a moment, "Are you afraid that I won't give in, and you will fight with Mo Shaohua, and end up falling into his hands?"
Although it was used as a question, the tone was firm, and it was obvious that he had understood Mo Shaoyun's thoughts.
Mo Shaoyun didn't expect him to be so direct. He was stunned for a moment and said, "I just hope you are well."
He doesn't have the ambition to be a great swan, and he doesn't want to see his relatives hurt each other, especially his brother who shares the same mother with him.
Mo Shaolin looked at him for a long time, and finally looked away, "He is my father's favorite prince, my mother is a beloved concubine, and my grandfather is one of the officials who even my father respects."
First of all, what should I fight with him for?"
Among these brothers, he was most optimistic about Mo Shaohua. If someone else took the crown prince position, he might not be convinced, but if he lost to Mo Shaohua, he would accept it.
He raised his hand, as if he wanted to touch Mo Shaoyun's head like he did when he was a child, but in the end it fell on his shoulder.
"Let's go, I will live well, provided he can tolerate me."
The hand on his shoulder felt hot, and Mo Shaoyun's eyes burst into joy, "Eighth brother, he can do it, he is different from others."
"You believe him." Mo Shaolin snorted, turned and left.
Mo Shaoyun followed closely, "Brother, do you have time today? The Medicinal Food Pavilion has released two new dishes. Brother, please come and taste them together."
These two calls of brother made Mo Shaolin's heart tremble, and he looked at him with a strange look.
This kid hasn't called him brother in how many years. Is he calling him like this today to comfort him?
When he fell into the water, his mother-in-law caused the disease in order to save him from drowning. After she died of illness, Mo Shaoyun was no longer close to him, and he never heard the crisp voice of his brother again.
Later, because Mo Shaoyun was madly in love with Gu Chenyuan, Mo Shaolin took action to teach him a lesson. From then on, the two of them became even more separated.
Royal brotherhood is rare, which makes it even more precious.
"good."
The sun was a little dazzling. Mo Shaolin looked at the swarms of wild geese on the palace wall, and the corners of his cold mouth relaxed a little.
…
Mo Shaohua was in Emperor Chengde's palace and wanted to ask about his doubts, but Emperor Chengde only gave him time for a cup of tea and asked him to go back first, citing physical discomfort.
The wedding is approaching, and Mo Shaohua's original plan can no longer be used. Now that he has become the prince, many things are beyond his control.
The difficulties he faced before were like an insurmountable ditch, which troubled him extremely.
He walked outside the palace gate and found Mo Shaoyan leaning lazily on the carriage and looking at him, as if waiting for him.
Mo Shaoyan raised his chin at him and said, "Your Highness, please condescend to accompany me to ride a horse outside the city."
His long, thick, ink-like hair shone in the sunlight, with a somewhat cynical smile on his lips, and his eyes looked a little twisted when he looked at Mo Shaohua.
Mo Shaohua didn't tell him anything these years, and even deliberately alienated him. Although he resented this brother in his heart, he knew that Mo Shaohua was protecting him.
He had protected him for so many years, and he wanted to do something for him.
Mo Shaohua smiled gently, walked to the carriage, took the reins from Lang Yue's hand, got on the horse, and raised his eyebrows at Mo Shaoyan, who was still standing there.
"Why are you so stunned? You still want your brother to carry you on your horse?"
Mo Shaoyan was taught how to ride a horse by Mo Shaohua himself. He was weak at that time, so Mo Shaohua often held him on the horse.
Mo Shaoyan covered his lips and coughed twice, stepped forward, got on his horse, took the riding crop from Qingfeng's hand, and whipped the horse's butt.
"drive!"
Mo Shaohua tightened his grip on the horse's belly and chased after it.
Time seems to have returned to their childhood, when they were still young people who knew no worries, wearing bright clothes and angry horses, innocent and wanton.
Just now Emperor Chengde told him that as he was in a high position, he couldn't help himself. Prince Ning could have two princesses, but the prince could only have one.
The Minister of the Ministry of Personnel is a loyal minister. She has met the daughter of the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. She is well-educated, virtuous and virtuous. She is very knowledgeable. She is a good candidate for the Crown Princess. However, if he is not willing, the position of the Crown Princess can be vacant for the time being.
Bai Lunran and Shangshu's daughters were all adopted as concubines.
With Bai Linran's status, being able to be the crown prince's concubine is a gift, and it is absolutely impossible for her to become the crown prince's main concubine.
Mo Shaohua was about to argue when he kicked him out because he felt unwell.
At this time, Bai Lianran didn't know that Mo Shaohua had been established as the prince.
When she woke up, Mo Shaohua went to court. After having some breakfast, she took Yun Shu back to Bai Mansion.
But she didn't expect that when she arrived at the White House, she saw Fufeng lying on her imperial concubine's couch in the courtyard, caressing her cat leisurely.