As soon as these words came out, the taste of the banquet changed instantly.
Even the most unintelligent person could tell that the old prince Chu Zhao, who had the same mother as the late emperor but had always been at odds with the late emperor, but was always treated with courtesy by the late emperor, was about to attack.
When Chu Zhao looked at Murong Qingwan with a sneer and mocking look, even Chu Wei couldn't help but frown. Just when he was about to reprimand, Chu Xun suddenly raised his wine glass and stood up.
"Wait a minute." Chu Xun held the wine glass in one hand and the wine bottle in the other, and nodded with his flexed fingers, "Why do I think this sounds so strange?"
"Is what I said wrong?" Chu Zhao sneered and raised his chin with a sarcastic look on his face.
"Second Emperor Uncle, don't mince your words." Chu Xun sighed, "Just say it directly, you think Kuo'er is not worthy of inheriting the throne of the crown prince."
What he said was straightforward and sudden, causing everyone to feel shocked, their pupils constricted, and their breathing quickened.
Ah, this...
Chu Zhao was also stunned on the spot, and the corners of his mouth moved, not knowing what to say next.
Different from everyone's surprise, what shocked him was that he had prepared a set of step-by-step rhetoric, but suddenly he couldn't use it - Chu Xun actually directly stated his purpose!
Seeing Chu Zhao holding back, Chu Xun secretly curled up the corners of his lips, took advantage of the gap between pouring the wine, looked in a certain direction, and then blinked in a tacit understanding.
Just kidding, with this little fox here, these old bastards still want to overthrow the world?
The scene also became awkward for a time.
Even Chu Wei's face was obviously darkened, and Murong Yunfei's expression was also shocked.
If the only person who did not react at the scene that the ministers could see was Prince Chu Lan.
He was clearly the central figure in the conversation, but he didn't even raise his head. He just filled up the wine glass in his hand slowly and drank it all in one gulp. There was no confusion in his movements, as if the external disturbances had nothing to do with him.
Chu Zhao thought for a while, then suddenly smiled coldly, and turned to look at the people sitting next to him, "This is not what I said, but since you said it, I also have this question, why don't you invite me to sit here
All the clan members, take this opportunity to talk about it."
"Uncle Second Emperor, this is a banquet where foreign ministers are present, isn't it appropriate?" Chu Xun raised his eyebrows, as if he suddenly came to his senses and wondered where he was.
Seeing Chu Xun like this, Chu Zhao was even more proud, "What's wrong?"
Is there any better day than today?
There are hundreds of officials in the court, nobles in the capital, family members of the royal family, and even a few barbarians who claim to be noble. As long as it succeeds, what chance does Chu Lan have to stand up?
Thinking of this, Chu Zhao couldn't help but curl his lips and subconsciously looked towards where Concubine Xie was at the scene.
The two people's eyes met in the air. Concubine Xie's eyes flashed, and when she lowered her head, the corners of her mouth showed a proud arc.
Do these people think that her return to the palace is just a simple return to the palace?
Today is the day when Murong Qingwan and Chu Lan will never turn around again!
However, just when Chu Zhao thought Chu Xun was still going to struggle, he heard a careless voice sighing faintly, "Hey...since the two emperor uncles have said so, why not let's discuss it,
All the ministers in the court and the noble families are here."
The corner of Chu Zhao's mouth twitched, and he once again prepared words to induce everyone to agree, but there was no use for them again.
Seeing Chu Zhao's face turned purple and unable to speak, Chu Xun smashed his mouth and felt that the wine in the glass was sweeter than ever before. It felt so good to know what others were going to do next!
Should he consider becoming a disciple of Little Fox?
Seeing that everyone turned their attention to him, Chu Wei narrowed his eyes and said, "Although the prince is my son, he is also the crown prince of Dahui and the future king. If you have any objections, let's discuss this matter. I don't think so.
Let me tell you something first. I don’t care what the conclusion is after this incident. If you discuss it again, I will kill you without mercy!"
These words were both grace and deterrence. Everyone looked at me and I looked at you. Many people lowered their heads.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that this is a dilemma.
As the current crown prince, if the position of crown prince really changes hands in the end, wouldn't the new emperor's ascension to the throne be the day of their death?
But if they don't support the current crown prince, I'm afraid they won't have to wait until the new emperor ascends the throne, and they will be killed by his current majesty.
It's okay to support them secretly, but on the surface, do you really think they have too much time left to spare?
When he found that no one spoke to him except himself, Chu Zhao was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously looked towards Concubine Xie again, only to find that the other party was also raising his head at this moment, looking at the courtiers below with a look like
There is confusion.
Concubine Xie stared blankly at the courtiers below, her fingers tightening her sleeves involuntarily.
Why...why didn't anyone stand up to help her Kuo'er? Where were the people left behind by her father? Where were the courtiers who supported Kuo'er?
When Concubine Xie looked at them one by one, almost all of them, her eyes suddenly widened and she broke into a cold sweat behind her back——
Wait, why... why are all her familiar faces missing?
After being immersed in the court for so many years, Chu Zhao immediately realized what was going on, and his old face suddenly turned livid!
On the other hand, Chu Xun on the other side had a relaxed smile on his face, and the corners of his eyes and eyebrows seemed to be raised——
However, Chu Xun was very happy.
After waiting for so long, he finally came to the place where he, the imperial uncle, could come into use.
With a faint sigh, Chu Xun saluted Chu Wei, "Since your Majesty has agreed, I would like to have the courage to ask you a few questions to the ministers. Who can be the crown prince?"
"Legendary concubines are superior to others. There is an order of elders and younger ones. The legitimate son should be given priority. If there is no legitimate son, the eldest son will be given priority. If there are neither, the one with both virtue and virtue will be the one." The Minister of Rites saw Chu Xun looking at him,
The corner of his mouth twitched and he blurted out the words he had already prepared.
"In that case, I remember correctly. I really can't figure out what you are angry about, Uncle Second Emperor. Is the angry prince now carrying the blood of the Qiudi royal family?" Chu Xun frowned and said in a mocking tone, "But
Which law of my great emblem stipulates that the prince cannot have the blood of a foreign race? Did everyone here change the law when? Or did you discuss it with the second emperor uncle, such as... the Queen Mother? "
As soon as he said this, everyone couldn't help but twitch their lips. Prince Jing is indeed Prince Jing. You are the best at poking people's hearts.
"How did the Ai family ever say this?" When she was suddenly pointed out, Queen Mother Xie's face immediately turned stern.
Then he glared at Chu Zhao fiercely, where did this fun come from today? Who asked him to ask this question on this occasion?!
Hearing what Empress Dowager Xie said, Chu Zhao was startled and persisted: "It's not pure after all."
"Not pure?" Chu Xun laughed, but his eyes suddenly became colder than ever before, "You can say these things, but I'm afraid your heart is not pure!"
When had Chu Zhao been scolded like this, let alone by a junior who humiliated him in front of so many people? He turned red with anger, "Chu Xun, you are so bold! You are a junior, who gave you the courage?!"
"
Seeing that Chu Zhao was still shouting, Chu Xun's face showed a hint of ridicule, "Of course it was given to me by the Empress Dowager Xiaoxian."
As soon as this sentence came out, there was no sound in the hall.
Chu Zhao wanted to open his mouth, but it was half open or half closed.
Who is the latter, the Emperor Xiaoxian?
The most famous person in Dahui's harem is the great-grandmother of the current emperor. In other words, she is Chu Zhao's grandmother.
But her other identity is that of the princess of Rongdi Kingdom.
He and Emperor Shengzu met during the war when they were young, but they cherished each other, and finally they got married to Emperor Shengzu.
If it is said that Chu Lan cannot assume the position of prince because he has the blood of a foreigner, then this great emblem may have no foundation for the founding of the country!