jdhmnovel Chapter 152 Disappointment
Chapter 152 Disappointment
One day, the prince was talking with his tutor in the imperial garden as usual and was about to return to his study. When he passed by a corridor, he unexpectedly heard two palace maids whispering.
"Have you heard? The Queen has been secretly summoning ministers again recently." A palace maid said in a low voice.
"Really? Didn't His Royal Highness the Crown Prince already persuade the Queen, and the Queen agreed not to form cliques for personal gain?" Another palace maid looked puzzled.
"It's not that easy. The power struggle in the palace can't be stopped just like that. How could the Queen give up so easily for the sake of the Crown Prince's future?"
When the prince heard this, he was struck by lightning, and his hope was instantly shattered. He couldn't believe that his mother had broken her promise to him and was still secretly forming a clique for personal gain. His face turned pale, and he walked towards the queen's bedroom with heavy steps.
When the prince entered the queen's bedroom again, the queen was discussing something with a trusted eunuch. Seeing the prince's sudden arrival, the queen's face flashed a trace of panic, but she quickly regained her composure.
The prince's eyes were filled with anger and disappointment. He stared at the queen and said in a trembling voice, "Mother, I thought you had listened to my advice and gave up forming a clique for personal gain. I didn't expect that you would continue. Why did you lie to me?"
The queen frowned slightly and said, "My son, you don't know that I am doing this for your own good. The situation in the palace is changing rapidly. If you are not prepared in advance, your future will be full of dangers."
The prince said loudly: "Mother, I have said many times that I do not want such a future. I hope to protect the throne in a legitimate way, not through such improper means. If you do this, it will only make me fall into deeper pain."
The queen was also a little angry and said, "My son, you are too naive. In this palace, the struggle for power has never stopped. If we don't take the initiative, we will be harmed by others. As the crown prince, the throne should be yours. I must plan for you."
The prince shook his head and said, "Mother, you keep saying that you are doing this for me, but I think you care more about power. You enjoy the feeling of being in control of everything, but you have never considered my feelings."
The queen's eyes widened and she said, "How can you say that, child? Everything I have done is for you. You are my hope and the future of this country."
The prince sneered, "Really? Then why do you never listen to what I say? You only do what you want and don't care about my pain at all."
The queen was so angry that she was shaking all over. She pointed at the prince and said, "You rebellious son, I have given so much for you, but you don't appreciate it. Do you know how much pressure I have endured for your future?"
The prince's eyes were filled with despair. He said, "Mother, I don't want to see this kind of fighting anymore. I hope we can solve the problem peacefully, not by forming cliques and seeking personal gain. If you continue like this, I would rather give up the position of crown prince."
The queen looked at the prince in shock and said, "Are you crazy? Do you know what you are talking about? This position of prince is your birthright honor. How can you give it up so easily?"
The prince said firmly: "If the position of the crown prince needs to be maintained through improper means, I would rather not have it. I believe that as long as we uphold justice and put the people first, we will be able to win the support of my father and the ministers."
The queen was silent. She looked at the prince's resolute eyes and felt helpless. She knew that the prince was stubborn and it was difficult to change his mind once he made up his mind. But she couldn't just watch the prince give up the throne. This was not only related to the prince's future, but also to her own status and honor.
After a long while, the queen slowly said, "My son, do you know what the consequences will be if you give up the position of crown prince? You will lose everything, and your life may even be in danger."
The prince said: "I am not afraid. I would rather live an ordinary life than struggle in this vortex of power."
The queen sighed and said, "Forget it. Since you insist so much, I will not force you. But you must remember that everything I do is for your own good."
The prince said, "Mother, I understand your painstaking efforts, but I also have my own principles and bottom line. I hope you can truly listen to my advice and give up forming cliques for personal gain."
The Queen nodded slightly and said, "I will consider it. But you must also understand that the struggles in the palace cannot be stopped overnight. We must always remain vigilant."
The prince looked at the queen with a worried heart. He knew that this fight was far from over, and he would continue to struggle in this complicated situation, looking for a path of his own.
After leaving the Queen's bedroom, the prince was still in a state of anxiety. He began to reflect on his own behavior and thoughts, and was also thinking about how to truly resolve this power struggle. He understood that relying solely on his own persuasion might not change the Queen's decision, and he had to find other ways.
The prince decided to consult the tutor for countermeasures. The tutor was the person he trusted most and also his mentor in governing the country. After listening to the prince's story, the tutor pondered for a long time.
The Imperial Tutor said, "Your Highness, you did the right thing. Forming a clique for personal gain is not the right thing to do and will only bring disaster to the country. But the Queen did this out of her love for you. You have to understand the Queen's difficulties."
The prince said, "Master, I understand your mother's painstaking efforts, but I cannot agree with her approach. We must find a better solution."
The Imperial Tutor said, "Your Highness, you can try to start with the Emperor. His Majesty is the ruler of a country, and his decision is crucial. If you can make His Majesty understand the harm of forming a clique for personal gain, perhaps His Majesty will take measures to stop the Empress's behavior."
The prince nodded and said, "Grandmaster, what you said is absolutely right. But how can I make my father understand?"
The Grand Tutor said, "You can express your views and ideas to His Majesty through memorials or private conversations. At the same time, you can also collect some evidence of forming cliques for personal gain, so that His Majesty can see more clearly the harm of such behavior."
The prince said, "Okay, I will follow the advice of the Grand Tutor."
So the prince began to prepare. He spent a lot of time and energy collecting some evidence of the queen's clique and wrote a detailed memorial. In the memorial, he sincerely expressed his concerns and thoughts to His Majesty the Emperor, hoping that His Majesty could stop the queen's behavior to maintain the stability and prosperity of the country.
However, the prince's actions did not escape the queen's eyes. When the queen learned that the prince was going to report her actions to His Majesty the Emperor, she was filled with anger and fear. She decided to take action to stop the prince's plan.
The Queen once again summoned the ministers who were close to her to discuss countermeasures. They decided to take the initiative before the Emperor saw the Prince's memorial, and create some rumors and events that were unfavorable to the Prince, so that the Emperor would doubt the Prince.
As a result, a more intense struggle unfolds in the palace. The conflict between the prince and the queen becomes more and more serious. They are both working hard for their own beliefs and future. Behind the scenes, the prince is also secretly observing the development of the situation, waiting for the opportunity to come.
In this complicated situation, the prince felt extremely tired and confused. He didn't know whether his choice was correct, nor did he know where the future would lead. But he knew that he had to stick to his beliefs and bravely face this power struggle for the welfare of the country and the people.