Chapter 1272 - 1081, Breaking In
The Crown Prince, Second Prince, and Fifth Prince have all successively been confined, removing three potential candidates for the Crown Prince position. The Sixth Prince naturally became the biggest victor.
After half a month of calm in the court, officials revisited the matter and once again submitted memorials requesting the Emperor to appoint a Crown Prince.
Initially, the suggestions were veiled, not directly advocating for the Sixth Prince. However, as the Emperor remained unresponsive, the Sixth Prince’s faction couldn’t hold back and directly submitted memorials requesting him to appoint the Sixth Prince.
During the morning court session, the Emperor glanced coolly at the Sixth Prince and, in front of all the ministers, asked directly, "Old Six, do you think you’re capable of fulfilling the role of Crown Prince?"
The question was blunt and impolite, making the Sixth Prince’s heart tense and stirring unease among the ministers.
It was apparent from the Emperor’s attitude that he was dissatisfied with the Sixth Prince!
Seeing the Sixth Prince at a loss for words, the Emperor chuckled, "Go back and think it over. Everyone likes a good thing, but if you’re not fit for it, don’t take the porcelain work without the diamond tools."
These words caused an uproar among the officials; the Emperor had nearly outright stated that the Sixth Prince was unqualified to be the Crown Prince.
The Sixth Prince’s face turned pale. He had thought that with his elder brothers out of the picture, the Crown Prince position was guaranteed to be his. Little did he expect that his father had no intention of appointing him.
What should he do?
He and his mother consort had schemed so much—would all those efforts be for nothing?
After court, the Sixth Prince hastily went to Changchun Palace.