Joy of Life: I am Li Chengze, and I have mastered the Eight Wonders

Chapter 35: Report to the Crown Prince
Let’s not talk about the Second Prince’s movements for now, and turn our attention to the Crown Prince’s mansion in the Eastern Palace!
The prince sat firmly in his own palace, his brows furrowed and his face solemn, revealing his deep worry and contemplation.

The issue of treatment is like a sword hanging over one's head, making it difficult to feel at ease.

It can cure all diseases in the world and its miraculous power is unparalleled, but it has fallen into the hands of my second brother. This threat is no small matter!
With such abilities, the second brother will undoubtedly attract many people, and his power and influence will surely increase greatly.

In addition, the subtle changes in the relationship between him and Fan Xian, especially his successful rescue of Wan'er, undoubtedly made Fan Xian grateful to him and even more loyal to him.

This was undoubtedly a further blow to the crown prince's position, which was already in jeopardy because of his second brother, making the crown prince's position even more precarious.

"What should we do? Should we make the news of this public?"

The prince weighed the issue repeatedly in his mind, with a myriad of thoughts in his mind.

I know that my second brother is a meticulous person. Since he has publicly displayed this talisman, he must have a comprehensive plan to deal with various variables.

If I act rashly, I might fall into their trap.

However, doing nothing is not a good idea either.

In the eyes of the prince, this ability was like a bait full of temptation and danger. Although he knew it was dangerous, he could not resist its temptation and was struggling internally.

Second brother's plan is so cruel that it is hard to guard against!
Everyone had their own thoughts that night, and time quietly passed until the next morning.

Li Chengze got up early, washed himself carefully, put on solemn court clothes, and set out for the palace.

His appearance caused quite a stir inside and outside the court. Civil and military officials all looked at him with their own thoughts in mind.

He was conferred the title of prince at the age of thirteen, and was able to participate in court affairs at the age of fifteen. Li Chengze had long been a well-known figure in the court.

However, he still vividly remembered the incident half a month ago when he and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince were punished with confinement.

Now, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is still reflecting on his mistakes in the East Palace, while Li Chengze can appear in the morning court. This contrast can't help but make people suspicious, and undercurrents are surging in the court.

The officials on the prince's side looked unhappy, clearly unhappy with Li Chengze's return;
On the other hand, the ministers under the Second Prince were all delighted, as if they saw new hope.

As he walked, Li Chengze nodded and greeted several officials who came forward to greet him. His elegant demeanor was hard to ignore.

Finally, he came to Lin Ruofu, the chief minister. Upon seeing this, Lin Ruofu stood up quickly.

He took the initiative to greet Li Chengze: "Second Prince, it's been a long time since we last met. It's great to see you looking so energetic!"

Li Chengze responded with a warm smile and said:

"Prime Minister Lin is also radiant and admirable." Although Lin Ruofu has never been involved in party disputes, his gratitude to Li Chengze is real.

After all, Li Chengze cured his beloved daughter Lin Wan'er's illness last night. How could he easily forget this kindness?

What's more, Lin Ruofu's son-in-law Fan Xian has a close relationship with Li Chengze, which makes the relationship between the two families even closer.

This scene was seen and remembered by all the officials present.

They began to realize that the good relationship between Li Chengze and Lin Ruofu might bring new changes to the court.

For a time, all kinds of speculations and discussions quietly spread inside and outside the court.

In this way, after about half an hour, with a shout of "yes", everyone took their seats, and Emperor Qing walked into the hall with the gait of a dragon and a tiger!
"Li Chengze, weren't you imprisoned by me?
Why did you suddenly come to court?"

Sitting on the throne, Emperor Qing looked at Li Chengze and asked first!
As Emperor Qing finished speaking, everyone in the hall turned around and looked at Li Chengze!
Is the Second Prince openly defying the Emperor's order?
"Your Majesty, I am here today for no particular reason but to watch a show!"

"Oh," Emperor Qing frowned slightly and said, "What show are you going to watch?"

at this time!

"Your Majesty, I have something to report!
"What's the matter?" Emperor Qing glanced at Fan Xian indifferently!
"I, your humble servant, have the audacity to present an impeachment against His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

Fan Xian's words were so powerful that they were like a bombshell that shocked the whole court and the whole country. They instantly caused an uproar in the entire court, like a bolt from the blue, shaking everyone's hearts.

"Impeach the Crown Prince? But hasn't the Crown Prince been under house arrest for more than half a month?
What on earth did he do wrong?

Emperor Qing frowned slightly and looked at Fan Xian sharply, with a hint of confusion in his questioning.

"Your Majesty, please be aware that two months ago, when I returned from Northern Qi, I reported to the court that the Second Prince and the Eldest Prince were suspected of smuggling. Although we did not obtain any solid evidence at that time, it still attracted attention."

Fan Xian answered calmly, with a firm tone in his voice.

"I do remember that at that time, I blamed you for your unfounded words." Emperor Qing nodded slightly, indicating that he remembered the incident.

"However, I later discovered that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince also knew about this matter."

Fan Xian changed the subject and continued to talk in depth.

“Afterwards, I followed the clues to Shijia Town, intending to expose the Second Prince’s illegal behavior.

But what is shocking is that Shijia Town was reduced to ashes overnight, and thousands of lives were lost. It seems that the Second Prince was trying to cover up his crimes by silencing them.

"However, I have doubts in my heart, so I put forward another hypothesis - is there someone who deliberately massacred Shijia Town in an attempt to frame the Second Prince?"

Fan Xian's voice was deep and powerful, and every word struck the hearts of everyone present.

"Based on this speculation, I ordered the Supervisory Commission to make every effort. After more than a month of arduous investigation, we finally uncovered the truth and made it known to the world."

When he said this, there was a hint of fatigue and relief in his tone.
"I have compiled all the relevant testimonies and evidence in a memorial. I beg Your Majesty to make a judgment."

After saying this, Fan Xian respectfully presented the memorial he had prepared long ago. The entire court was once again shrouded in a solemn atmosphere.

Everyone's eyes were focused on the memorial in Emperor Qing's hand, looking forward to the truth that would soon be revealed.

Emperor Qing took Fan Xian's memorial, reviewed it carefully, and his eyes gradually became profound.

He was secretly horrified, as he had never expected that the prince would do such a cruel thing as massacring Shijia Town in order to frame Li Chengze.

Although he knew that the prince appeared humble but was actually scheming, the viciousness of this action still exceeded his expectations.

The way of an emperor is certainly not without political tricks, but if he indulges in conspiracies, isn't that against the right path?
What's more, this plan not only failed to succeed, but was completely exposed, which was really a humiliation for himself.

Just as Emperor Qing was in deep thought, Li Chengze appeared at the right time, with a look of grievance on his face. He knelt on the ground, tearfully accusing the prince of repeatedly framing him and begging His Majesty to take charge of him.

Li Chengze's move was undoubtedly to give the prince another push when he was in trouble, fully demonstrating his ability to add insult to injury.

“Your Majesty, as the crown prince, you should set an example and govern the country with benevolence.

However, his actions are so cruel. If he is not severely punished, how can we convince the people?

How can he shoulder the heavy responsibility of governing the world in the future?" Li Chengze's words were full of dissatisfaction with the prince and a desire for justice.

(End of this chapter)