Happy Spring Every Year

Chapter 267 Establishing a Crown Prince

At the same time, in the imperial study.

Shen Jiasui stood quietly at the door of the side hall, his eyes fixed on the straight palace road in the distance. The surrounding area was the dark night.

She didn't know how long she had been standing there until a little light appeared faintly in the endless darkness, like a lone star in the dark night, small but eye-catching.

Shen Jiasui subconsciously held onto the door frame beside him and looked hurriedly. It turned out that there was a person holding a lantern, walking towards this side.

As she got closer, she finally saw the person clearly.

His face was faintly pale, as if he had experienced a lot of fatigue and suffering. The flickering candlelight reflected on his blood-stained light clothes, which were full of messy marks.

But he was still as tall and straight as a bamboo, and his disheveled look could not diminish his grace in the slightest.

Looking at the familiar yet heartbreaking figure in front of him, Shen Jiasui felt a sudden pang of pain in his heart, and the sour emotions surged up uncontrollably, almost bursting out.

She could no longer hold back, and hurriedly lifted up her skirt and walked quickly towards the man, her steps hurried and flustered.

Jiang Xun walked alone on the palace road, and the surroundings were so quiet that only the sound of his own footsteps could be heard.

Every step he took seemed to carry a heavy burden of fatigue, and darkness followed him like a shadow, as if it would swallow him up at any time.

Until the bright imperial study came into view, and then, the long-awaited Sui Sui ran towards him.

Jiang Xun's hand holding the lantern began to tremble slightly unconsciously.

The imperial study was illuminated by candlelight, making it magnificent and golden, and Sui Sui came towards him in this gorgeous light, even her hair had a soft golden edge.

A long-lost sense of security came like a warm spring current, washing away all the tiredness and bitterness and pouring into his almost numb heart.

Shen Jiasui stood in front of Jiang Xun and stood with him in the candlelight in the dark night.

Like flowers and leaves reunited after a storm, they snuggled up to the only ray of light and warmed each other.

"Axun."

Shen Jiasui raised his head and called him softly, his voice choked with sobs.

Jiang Xun just stared at Shen Jiasui with passion and concentration, and warmth suddenly welled up in his eyes.

"Sui Sui, I miss you so much."

Jiang Xun spoke in a hoarse voice, revealing an indescribable attachment and dependence.

Wherever Sui Sui is, even the darkness... seems to become gentle.

Shen Jiasui led Jiang Xun into the side hall and told him what happened afterwards.

When Jiang Xun learned that Shen Jiasui had suggested that the Crown Princess must invite Prince Rong, his eyes suddenly lit up and he couldn't help but sigh:

"With Sui Sui around, there's really no need for me."

After the teacher drank the medicine, his pulse finally stabilized. He thought about it over and over again, but he couldn't let go of this place. He estimated that the time was almost up, so he rushed here from the imperial prison.

He was originally worried that there would be more trouble in the end, but he didn't expect that Sui Sui had already agreed with him.

In fact, there is no other candidate for the position of crown prince, but with Prince Rong around, things will definitely get twice the result with half the effort.

"Sui Sui, I still have to go and take a look."

Jiang Xun held Shen Jiasui's hand tightly and spoke softly.

Upon hearing this, Shen Jiasui looked Jiang Xun up and down, and couldn't help but raise his lips, "Are you planning to wear this to the Yangxin Palace?"

Jiang Xun glanced at his filthy clothes and was startled. "This..."

Shen Jiasui pulled Jiang Xun behind the screen and said with a smile, "After I knew that the teacher was safe, you, Axun, must have rushed over. But now that all the ministers are here, how can my handsome and extraordinary husband be in such a mess?"

"Come, I've already asked the Crown Princess for a set of clean clothes."

Seeing that Shen Jiasui had considered everything carefully, Jiang Xun couldn't help but smile and obediently went to change his clothes.

When he finished packing and came out, he saw Shen Jiasui staring at the candlelight in a daze.

His heart tightened slightly, and he immediately went over to meet him. Shen Jiasui had already turned around when he heard the footsteps.

She looked Jiang Xun up and down, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke:

"Ah Xun, actually, this dress belongs to... His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. I've examined it carefully. It's not of a specific style or specification, and the patterns are all common. It doesn't look out of place on you."

Jiang Xun paused, and Shen Jiasui continued:

"I was in a hurry just now, and the Crown Princess asked me if His Highness's new clothes were suitable."

"I thought, Axun, you would be willing to wear this dress to see His Majesty, so I agreed without authorization..."

After a brief moment of surprise, Jiang Xun slowly lowered his eyebrows. When he looked up again, there was a look of reminiscence in his expression.

"Sui Sui, in fact, Your Highness often wore my clothes back then."

Shen Jiasui was surprised to hear this, but Jiang Xun had already explained softly, "His Highness always envies me. He says I am free, a bird in the sky, while he is a bird in a cage."

"In his free time, he would always come to the Lin residence to look for me. He would then eagerly take off his prince's brocade robes, put on my clothes, sit on the floor, and chat with me."

"The Crown Princess has been here with His Highness a few times and has seen how relaxed... yet at ease he is."

"Sui Sui, you're right."

Jiang Xun lowered his eyes to look at the clothes on his body, a kind of determination seemed to flash in his eyes, and he whispered:

"I am very willing to wear His Highness's clothes and go see His Majesty again on his behalf. I will say those words on his behalf that I dared not say until my death in order to protect the Crown Princess and Ye'er."

Jiang Xun picked up the lantern again and walked into the dark palace corridor.

When he looked back halfway, he saw Shen Jiasui still standing there, watching him leave.

He suddenly felt contented and walked towards the Yangxin Palace with a completely different mood from when he came.

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At this time, in the Yangxin Palace.

When Emperor Sheng heard Prince Rong mention Crown Prince Xianhuai without any warning, his eyes, which had been rolling around, suddenly fixed and he suddenly fell silent.

Prince Rong sneered in his heart when he saw this, and continued:

"His Royal Highness has been exceptionally intelligent since childhood, and cares deeply about the people of the world. He is well-versed in the classics, history, and statecraft."

"He is humble and gentle, respectful to the wise and humble, and everyone in the court praises and admires him."

"But after all...God is jealous of talented people!"

Prince Rong suddenly raised his voice, emphasizing the word "天" so much that Emperor Sheng's pupils shrank instantly.

It is well known that Ji'er died of his injuries that year!

What is Third Brother going to do? Don't even think about... don't even think about ruining his reputation while he's speechless!

Emperor Sheng harbored evil in his heart and felt guilty, so he assumed the worst ill will towards Prince Rong.

Unexpectedly, Prince Rong changed the subject, looked at Zhao Yuanye in front of the couch, and softened his voice:

"My Lords, we are all blessed by Your Majesty's grace and honored to serve in the court. We bear the responsibility of assisting and guiding the people. We must devote all our energy to the maintenance of the stability of our country and the well-being of our people."

"Right now, the matter of appointing a crown prince is of vital importance to the foundation of the country and cannot be delayed."

"As you have just witnessed, His Royal Highness, despite his youth, is exceptionally intelligent and composed. He handles all matters with measured judgment and clarity of speech. His every move evokes the demeanor of Crown Prince Xianhuai in his youth, and he possesses the air of a wise ruler."

"This king believes that at this critical juncture, if we can all unite our hearts and minds and jointly nominate His Royal Highness the Grandson as the crown prince, it will truly lay a solid foundation for our dynasty's century-long legacy."

"In the future, when historians write truthfully, your contributions today in supporting the virtuous and capable and in considering the greater good will surely be etched in the annals of history, praised by future generations and passed down through the ages!"

"What do you think?"