Chapter 1270 - 1079: The Disordered and Filthy Harem
Officials impeached the Crown Prince, but the Emperor paid no heed and continued to have him enter and exit Qianqing Palace daily to assist in reviewing memorials. This unsettled the Sixth Prince and Concubine Shu.
The Emperor’s attitude caused the officials’ opinions to begin to shift.
The Sixth Prince noticed that more officials were privately seeking ties with the Crown Prince than ever before.
This was entirely contrary to their expectations.
According to Concubine Shu’s plan, the Second and Fifth Princes were to be brought down, and the Crown Prince blamed, removing all three from the equation, leaving the Sixth Prince to stand unchallenged before the Emperor and the court.
But now, the Emperor was favoring the Crown Prince more than ever!
The Sixth Prince grew restless and went to Changchun Palace again.
When Concubine Shu saw him, her expression darkened slightly. "Didn’t I tell you to visit here less during this time?"
The Sixth Prince spoke urgently, "Mother, Father is now showing even more favor to Eldest Brother than before—how can I sit still?"
Concubine Shu frowned. "You must sit still even if you can’t. How can you be a stable emperor if you’re so impatient?"
The Sixth Prince protested, "Mother, let’s not talk about being an emperor for now; can’t we first secure the title of Crown Prince?"
Concubine Shu’s face turned stern. "The matter of establishing the Crown Prince requires your father’s approval, and even now, he has given no definitive response." A cold light flashed in her eyes as she spoke.