Chapter 463 - 465: Preparing to Confer the Crown Prince
The next day in the royal court, The Emperor threw down all the petitions pleading for the Second Prince.
"Are you planning to join the Second Prince in rebellion?"
"What has the Second Prince done in recent years? If it weren’t for your indulgence, how could he have come to this pass? And now you dare to shamelessly plead for him?"
"I spared you from punishment as a mercy. If anyone dares plead for the Second Prince again, they will be imprisoned with him for life, never to leave their residence!"
This outcome let all the ministers know that the Second Prince had been thoroughly defeated.
The others who had followed him also began to plan to align themselves anew.
The Emperor intentionally brought up the recent murder of Shao Mingyang and the matter concerning Abbot Yuan Hui.
"The crime of plotting against one’s own brother is unforgivable!"
When The Emperor said this, his gaze turned to Pei Jingyi standing in the front.
Feeling his father’s piercing gaze, Pei Jingyi shuddered, a strong sense of fear welling up inside him.
Just as everyone awaited further discourse, The Emperor suddenly changed the topic, "The Fourth Prince is incompetent. Today, I withdraw his military authority. Beware your conduct!"