"And that old fox, Shang Xiang, is actually like a fence-sitter, not daring to say a word. I spoke for her before, believing that she would not betray me. I think she has already secretly surrendered to the emperor's uncle."
Hearing this, Li Sang opened his mouth, wanting to remind her that Shang Shuheng had been very close to Prince Rui recently.
But thinking about the current situation in the court, if I tell her, I'm afraid it will only lead to more complications and unnecessary incidents.
"Ying'er, calm down."
"Your uncle... Father will invite her into the palace to test the waters a little bit."
Huang Ying didn't intend to endure this any longer.
"Father, just ask her directly what she means. If she wants the throne, I will give it to her."
Li Sang frowned and said seriously, "Ying'er, how can you say such a thing? Don't act on impulse, understand?"
How much effort did he put into getting her throne
How can you just give up like that
"Do I still look like an emperor now? What's the difference between me and a puppet?"
Huang Ying was filled with dejection.
"Okay, go back and calm down first, and leave the rest to your father. Your father will definitely give you a satisfactory answer, okay?"
In fact, even Li Sang did not expect things to develop to this point.
He thought that everything was under his control.
Unexpectedly, everything changed almost overnight.
Thinking that the source of all these changes was his good niece Li Ruo, Li Sang became so angry that his teeth were itching.
Thinking that she was about to marry her son, he even wanted to kill her.
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On the other hand, after Shang Xiang returned home, he also looked worried and solemn.
Shang Shuheng had just returned from outside. Seeing that she looked strange, he stepped forward and asked softly, "Mother, what's wrong? Did something happen?"
Shang Xiang sighed and briefly recounted what had happened in the court recently.
Shang Shuheng was stunned.
"Your Majesty, are you doubting you?"
“Not entirely.”
"If she is to be suspected, she should be suspecting Prince Rui, but she has no evidence and can't do anything to her."
Hearing this, Shang Shuheng was not worried. Instead, the corners of his mouth turned up and he showed a smile.
"Mother, do you think that the list you lost was stolen by someone sent by King Rui?"
The officials on that list were all people that His Majesty had my mother place in the position.
Now, these people are falling one after another.
It is hard not to suspect that the list is in the hands of King Rui.
"It's not a guess, it's a certainty."
"And it's not just me. The officials in the court should all have something on them that King Rui has. Now the entire court is in her pocket."
In fact, even the Prime Minister did not expect that things would turn around so quickly.
Just a few days ago, she secretly laughed at Prince Rui's stupidity.
Unexpectedly, they are not stupid at all, but those self-righteous people are stupid.
"That's right. How could a man like King Rui really give up his power just because of a love from his youth?"
Shang Xiang sighed and regretted that he had underestimated her before.
"By the way, didn't you invite her to the poetry reading last time? What do you think of her?"
Shang Shuheng raised a smile.
He and the prince spent more time together than just that poetry reading. They also spent time together several times afterwards.
And they had a very pleasant conversation.
"He is both civil and military, wise and intelligent."
"Your Highness is not some rough warrior. Not only is she eloquent, but she is also good at calligraphy and painting. She has a broad mind and a long-term vision."
Shang Shuheng's eyes were shining with admiration, and he looked excited when he mentioned the prince.