Chapter 70: Suppression of the Second Rank! Plan to Determine the Emperor's Son
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Emperor Longchang leaned back in his chair, watching Prince Deshun's passionate performance with a sense of bewilderment.
In the past, this young Prince Deshun was known for his honesty and straightforwardness.
Years ago, due to significant differences in political ideals and ambitions with Prince Dexin, he had retreated in anger to a manor by the Western Sea, spending his days fishing and drinking tea, ignoring political and military affairs.
How is it that after hundreds of years of self-cultivation, he's become even more shameless?
Whether the Wang's Clan is guilty or not is beside the point; even if they are, they haven't wronged your Commandery Prince An... How can you immediately distance yourself and burn bridges at the first sign of trouble? That's just too shameless!
"This matter is already being handled by the Three Talents Office, with Meng Yuanbai leading the investigation. I trust that Meng Yuanbai will not act unjustly or unfairly, and no matter who is involved, there will be no leniency," Emperor Longchang said impatiently, waving his hand. "Deshun, if you're tired of fishing in the Western Sea, go to the East Sea and try catching a Dragon Whale or something. Stop causing trouble in Shangjing City."
"If Your Majesty wants me to stay out of it, then I will," Prince Deshun replied obediently, "But since it's rare for me to visit Shangjing City, I'll spend some time serving the Ancestor."
Before Emperor Longchang could object, Prince Deshun put on a tearful expression, "I haven't seen the Ancestor in a long time, and I miss him dearly. I often reminisce about the days of following the Ancestor, conquering the Western Jin and subduing the Southern Qin, those were such glorious times."