“Your son… the one to be impeached is none other than your son himself!”
The words caused a stir in the hall!
The Crown Prince and the others, who had prepared a pile of impeachment documents, were left dumbfounded as if something had choked them.
What, you’re cutting down the grass and rooting out the weeds for us?
After a moment of stunned silence, everyone’s lips curled into cold smiles.
A fool is indeed a fool!
On the stage.
The Chu Emperor’s mouth moved but he didn’t know how to respond to this strange scene.
Ye Chen spoke rapidly and decisively:
“Your son knows that, having grown up, he has never done anything to make Father Emperor proud. I have not studied diligently, indulged in licentiousness, and thus am unfilial!”
“I have molested my maidservants, abused my status as a prince to commit wrongdoing, and thus am unjust!”
“Your son has never contributed to the court. On the contrary, I even attempted to win over ministers, and thus am disloyal!”
Ye Chen recited each and every crime he had committed!
“I, a person so unfilial, unjust, unkind, and unworthy, am ashamed before Father Emperor and the court. I implore Father Emperor to exile me!”
These words blew up the originally uncertain atmosphere in the court into a chaotic mess.
Even ministers who had seen countless storms had never heard of someone impeaching themselves.
Moreover, attaching such severe charges of unkindness, injustice, and unworthiness!
Is this a plea for death?
Feeling the disbelieving gazes around him.
Ye Chen lowered his head and barely suppressed a smile.
It feels great to show off!
Without waiting for them to react, Ye Chen suddenly knelt down with a thud!
The sound seemed to awaken the shocked Crown Prince and others.
They felt something had seemingly slipped out of their control.
“I beg Father Emperor to exile me to the frontier to atone for my sins!”
“Only in this way can I truly turn over a new leaf! Only then can I make my last contribution to the court!”
“Since I am a prince, receiving the world’s wealth, if I continue to be mediocre, it’s better off if I die!”
Good, good Ye Chen!
Only after hearing this did the Crown Prince and others realize Ye Chen’s real intention!
Retreating to advance!
With this speech, even a heart of iron would be moved a little.
Indeed, not only the Kaiyuan Emperor but also some civil and military officials now looked at Ye Chen with admiration rather than the usual disdain.
A butcher turning into a Buddha only requires one step, and that is to put down the butcher’s knife.
Just like Ye Chen now, a prodigal son turning over a new leaf, what else could be earned?
Indeed worthy of being my son!
A trace of approval flashed in the Kaiyuan Emperor’s eyes.
At the same time, he fell into contemplation.
Why would the seventh son suddenly act like a changed person?
However, Ye Chen’s words were not over.
He continued: “I also request Father Emperor to agree to this, so that it serves as a warning to all the royal relatives of the Great Chu.”
“Though we are of noble blood, we must always remember our capabilities and responsibilities!”
“Your son did not understand this before, so I must set an example to inspire and warn those idle royal relatives!”
The resonant voice echoed in the hall.
Like a pendulum with a strong wind.
Repeatedly striking the ears of the prince’s faction, who had already cooled down.
The Crown Prince could no longer maintain his usual elegance and was so furious that his nose almost twisted!
This fool’s actions not only thwarted the plan to wipe them out but also put them on the grill!
What do you mean by warning the royal relatives?
Isn’t it just making the Father Emperor wary of them!
Moreover, with Ye Chen as a “pearl” before him.
If they perform poorly in the future before the Father Emperor, they will easily be compared unfavorably to Ye Chen’s outstanding performance today!
At this moment.
The Crown Prince could no longer hold back.
He could not tolerate a potential threat!
Because he was the eldest, and the most likely to inherit the throne!
He could not let the officials’ hearts be swayed elsewhere.
The approving gazes directed at Ye Chen in his heart were like thorns!
“Father Emperor, your son believes this is unwise!”
“Seventh Brother’s change of heart is touching, but there is no need for him to go to the frontier!”
“Seventh Brother’s skills have never been impressive, and the frontier is very dangerous. If anything happens to him, it would not only be a loss of a brother but also a loss to the court!”
“Moreover, the situation at the frontier is grim, and if Seventh Brother is used politically, then at that time…”
The Crown Prince’s words trailed off.
Some things are better left unsaid; everyone knows what is meant!
If Ye Chen is captured, it would be a blow to the court’s face.
As a father, could the Kaiyuan Emperor be cruel enough to abandon Ye Chen?
The Crown Prince’s words were very well-articulated.
They considered the court and even the Father Emperor.
Instantly, the situation was turned around again.
Such high-level tactics… Ye Chen couldn’t help but sigh in his heart, but he had already prepared a countermeasure.
Against these old wall lamps, the countless palace dramas he had watched in his previous life were not for nothing!
“Elder Brother! Please honor my intentions!”
“If I am indeed captured, I would rather die to apologize, never letting Father Emperor or the court be put in an unjust position!”
“I am not afraid of death; I fear losing my integrity and fighting spirit!”
“I am the Father Emperor’s son. Although I was blinded before, I still inherit the Father Emperor’s will!”
Ye Chen stared with red eyes at the Crown Prince.
Now, let’s see what you can say!
If the Crown Prince argues further, he is effectively opposing the Kaiyuan Emperor’s will!
The Crown Prince nearly spat out blood. When did this waste become so eloquent?
His words were stuck in his throat, unable to be spoken.
He forgot the dignity of being a prince, looking around at his other brothers.
Say something, say something!!
The Kaiyuan Emperor looked deeply at Ye Chen.
Finally.
A deep and powerful voice resonated in the Golden Luan Hall:
“My seventh son Ye Chen, having turned over a new leaf, must be supported by the heavens. From today, Ye Chen will be appointed as a general of the northern frontier, with the palace guards accompanying him!”
A general of the northern frontier?
Isn’t that like a hundred-man commander?
Old Bi, are you too stingy…
In his heart, he was cursing, but he still had to smile.
Ye Chen quickly suppressed the twitching corners of his mouth and deeply bowed.
“Thank you, Father Emperor, for your great grace!”
After the morning court session.
With the eunuch’s sharp but not effeminate voice announcing the end of court, the officials gradually left the Golden Luan Hall, walking orderly through the Meridian Gate.
The Crown Prince walked at the front, his forehead bulging with anger.
Even among the crowd, he couldn’t help but mutter angrily:
“Despicable, despicable!”
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