Chapter 183
Emperor Yongping verbally decided on the candidate for the new crown prince and asked his four sons to step down and return to wherever they had served before.
The four brothers walked out of the imperial study. When they got outside, Wei Han smiled and congratulated Wei Ruo, saying, "Congratulations, Third Brother. From now on, we brothers will all listen to you."
Wei Jing also looked over with a smile.
He was the youngest brother. When his eldest brother was alive, he was undoubtedly the candidate for the crown prince. Now that his eldest brother is gone, there are still three older brothers ahead of him, so it will never be his turn. Therefore, Wei Jing never thought about anything. This is a rational analysis. Emotionally, Wei Jing also admires his third brother. He believes that his father must have chosen his third brother a long time ago. The questioning just now was just a formality.
Wei Ruo was a man of few words. He would neither be humble in front of the emperor nor be polite to his younger brothers. He accepted the congratulations from his two younger brothers and looked at his second oldest brother, Wei Yan.
Wei Yan's heart felt aggrieved and sad!
How did it turn out like this? Logically, the brothers should be humble when the emperor asks anyone, but why did the third brother directly say that he wanted to be the crown prince? What's even more infuriating is that the emperor didn't even discuss it with the third brother and really let him be the crown prince!
Wei Yan felt mixed emotions but couldn't show them, so he had to put on a smile and congratulate Wei Ruo.
Wei Ruo could see that his second brother had some thoughts, but that didn't matter.
If the fourth brother wanted to compete with him, there might be some trouble. However, the second brother was ambitious but lacked the talent and courage, so he would just give in after a while.
"Go and do your duty. My eldest brother is leaving soon. You and I should do our best to help our father."
Wei Ruo said, taking the lead and walking forward.
The matter of appointing the crown prince was currently known only to Emperor Yongping, Eunuch Hai, and the four brothers. As Emperor Yongping had not issued an order, the four brothers did not disclose it to the officials in the same office, nor did they inform their mothers. The palace was full of spies of the emperor, and they were spreading the news everywhere, which was not respectful.
Of course, Wei Ruo was the one who should least be so ostentatious. It was not something he could do to be so impatient and shout about it everywhere right after being named the crown prince.
Wei Han and Wei Jing adhered to the principle of caution. As for Wei Yan, he still had a little hope in his heart, hoping that when his father announced it publicly, the ministers would stand up and oppose it.
Even though they won't tell anyone else, the princes will definitely have a chat about it when they return home.
Prince of Xiang's Palace.
"The new crown prince has been chosen so soon?"
Fushan stood beside Wei Han and asked in surprise as he took the dragon robe he had taken off.
Wei Han nodded and said, "It's better to decide it sooner rather than later, so as to avoid people panicking."
Not to mention the second brother, ever since the death of his eldest brother, his heart has been burning with anger. He feels that he is not without a chance, but his reason tells him that with his third brother around, that position will never fall on him.
The throne is the most honorable position in the world. Common people dare not covet it. He is a prince, only one step away from the dragon throne. How could he not be tempted?
If there was no third brother, Wei Han would definitely fight. With the third brother, Wei Han lost with a sincere heart.
Fushan looked at her man carefully. When Wei Han was wiping his face, she hugged him from behind and asked softly, "Father likes Third Brother more. Do you feel uncomfortable?"
Wei Han paused, then smiled: "In terms of father-son relationship, father treats us brothers equally, but the position of crown prince should be occupied by talented people. Father is wise, and third brother deserves it."
Fushan smiled. She admired the King of Shu and was happy for her third sister-in-law Yin Hui, but she also liked her husband more.
The men on the grassland fought. Some of them lost but were still cool, while some of them lost with sore necks and faces, which was annoying to look at.
She was very happy that Wei Han was the former.
"I'm just telling you first. Don't spread the news before the order comes down."
"Okay, go change your clothes and I'll ask the kitchen to prepare dinner."
Prince Gui's Palace.
Wei Jing also discussed this matter with his wife Wang Junfang alone.
Wang Junfang thought for a moment and said, "Father must have made a decision long ago. He asked you to go to the study just to see your attitude."
Wei Jing: "Yes, the third brother is the most suitable candidate. The second brother is modest, so the emperor just skipped him. The third brother understood the emperor's thoughts and took the position decisively. The fourth brother and I were convinced."
Wang Junfang looked at him silently.
Wei Jing smiled, held her hand and said, "Third brother is serious, but fair in his actions and treatment of others. It is a blessing for us brothers that our father chose third brother."
Not to mention the second brother, the fourth brother is young and impulsive. When the third brother ascends the throne in the future, he will neither suppress his brothers without reason nor favor treacherous ministers and make his brothers worry about political affairs.
He was open-minded, so Wang Junfang also laughed.
Prince Chu's Palace.
As soon as Wei Yan returned home, his face fell. He didn't ask the servants to follow him and rushed into the inner room angrily.
When Ji Xianxian heard the news, she saw Wei Yan lying on the bed with his back to the door, with his outer robe casually thrown on the ground.
"What happened?" Ji Xianxian sat down on the edge of the bed and asked curiously.
Wei Yan didn't want to talk.
Ji Xianxian pushed his arm.
Wei Yan glared at her.
Ji Xianxian was not afraid of him. Seeing that his face was really ugly, she asked with concern, "Who made you angry?"
Wei Yan felt very aggrieved, but he couldn't tell anyone else, so he could only complain to his wife.
Ji Xianxian also felt aggrieved after hearing this. She looked at Wei Yan again and found him really unpleasant. She couldn't help but poke his shoulder and said, "Why are you being so modest at this critical moment? You don't want the cooked duck that's been delivered to your mouth. It really, really pis ..."
