Chapter 82: Confrontation
From beginning to end, Li Chengze’s face was very calm!
Emperor Qing should not take action against him easily, otherwise, once he takes action, there will really be no way out.
So, you just want to test yourself, right?
Your Majesty, I mean everything I said from the bottom of my heart!
Emperor Qing is sitting on the dragon chair, his majesty is inviolable, while Li Chengze is leaning on the back of the chair, his posture seems casual and uninhibited, but in fact his eyes are sharp, revealing an indescribable aura of a king, which is consistent with Emperor Qing's aura was on par with him, and even had the potential to surpass him. He responded calmly and calmly: "The aura of a humble minister is extraordinary. This aura of overlord is innate." , It is not intentional. Your Majesty feels this, it is really a blessing for me."
When Emperor Qing heard this, he was shocked, as if he was not facing a mortal, but an existence that could shake heaven and earth.
That momentum reminded him of the beasts of ancient times, and he was both awe and admiration.
"Hahaha, okay!" Emperor Qing's hearty laughter broke the solemn atmosphere in the hall, "
My son Chengze is indeed the unicorn of the Li family. With you in Daqing, why worry about having no successors! "
After hearing the words, Li Chengze stood up, bowed his hands, and said firmly: "Your Majesty is so complimentary. The heart of a humble minister is indifferent to fame and wealth, and does not want to get involved in political disputes;
Secondly, although Qingguo is good, it is not my ambition. What Weichen wants is the vast world, the turbulent rivers and lakes, where is Weichen's real stage. "
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the hall was shocked. Li Chengze's ambition and ambition far exceeded their imagination.
Emperor Qing looked at the young and ambitious prince with both relief and deep thought in his eyes. He knew that the child in front of him was destined to be extraordinary.
After saying these words, Li Chengze turned and left without hesitation, leaving behind a sentence that drifted in the wind:
"Today's feast is very much to my liking. Thank you Your Majesty for your hospitality." After saying this, he had already walked out of the palace.
"Chengze, remember the Three Kingdoms agreement you and I made!" Emperor Qing's voice came from behind, with a somewhat solemn reminder.
Li Chengze's steps slowed down a little, and he nodded gently. Without saying much, just "naturally" was the most direct response to Emperor Qing. Then, he continued walking until the figure disappeared from sight.
Emperor Qing stayed alone, looking calmly at the table that was damaged by the confrontation between the two men.
His eyes flashed with complicated emotions. Li Chengze's performance today far exceeded his expectations. This shock was mixed with anger, fear, and a trace of imperceptible relief.
For a long time, Emperor Qing's choice for the crown prince has always been Li Chengqian, and Li Chengze has been regarded as the sharpening stone for the prince.
However, today's scene forced Emperor Qing to re-examine his second son.
Compared with Li Chengqian, Li Chengze's ability and magnanimity are undoubtedly more outstanding, and he is more suitable for taking on the important responsibilities of the empire's future.
But Emperor Qing also had a struggle in his heart. He could accept the inheritance in the future, but it was difficult to accept the threat coming in advance, even if it was a challenge from his own son.
He secretly sighed: "Time is not forgiving. I am still in my prime. If I can live to be a hundred years old, I will be overjoyed to meet such talents again."
"Is what he said about the unintentional throne true or false?" Emperor Qing thought to himself.
Recalling that Li Chengze once said in his childhood that he would dream of becoming a writer, it is indeed true. However, as time passes, people's hearts will also change.
Li Chengze's words and actions today undoubtedly revealed that he has the confidence and strength to confront himself.
"In any case, the fact that he has such courage and courage shows that he has grown rapidly. The road ahead may be even more bumpy."
Emperor Qing secretly calculated that he was both pleased and worried about this second son. The future empire would become even more unpredictable because of him.
The palace is like an intricate network, densely covered with the eyes and ears of all forces. The situation in the palace is changing today, and any disturbance will not escape the eyes and ears of everyone as long as they are willing to explore.
The news was like an undercurrent, quietly shuttling between the major forces. Wherever it went, it caused an uproar, and everyone couldn't believe what they heard.
In the East Palace, the atmosphere suddenly became tense.
"What? My father actually hosted a banquet for my second brother in private?" "Moreover, a dispute actually broke out at the banquet?"
"It was so intense that the table was overturned and the food was scattered all over the floor?"
The prince quickly received the news and felt an indescribable joy in his heart.
Facing two suffocating opponents, what he desires most is the battle and consumption between them.
An emperor who was in the realm of a great master, this mountain had made the prince feel unprecedented pressure and despair.
Now, they are actually competing in secret, which undoubtedly brings a glimmer of hope for the prince.
"Second brother has proclaimed himself the Farmer Saint and has Ye Liuyun as his backing. I'm afraid he's a little too arrogant." The prince thought to himself.
"Father is naturally wary of this."
"And the second brother may have had conflicts with his father because of his high self-esteem?"
The prince quickly combed through the clues and roughly outlined the outline of the incident.
"Send spies again quickly. I want to know what happened between my father and my second brother!" The prince ordered eagerly, his eyes shining with expectation and calculation.
Therefore, His Highness' mentality has expanded, which seems reasonable. However, the fact that he had such a big conflict with His Majesty was extraordinary and excessive.
"So, do you think His Highness's rash behavior was simply due to his unbalanced mentality and loss of respect for His Majesty, which led to this turmoil?" Upon hearing this, Chen Pingping tilted her head slightly and asked Shadow with a deep look.
"Isn't it?" Shadow was stunned when he heard this, and couldn't help showing doubts when he saw that Chen Pingping seemed to be interested in him.
"No," Chen Pingping said slowly, "Although His Majesty may occasionally act crazy, he is not an ignorant person. If he is not completely sure, he will never break with His Majesty easily.
His confidence is not simply derived from the name of ‘Farmer Saint’ or the support of Grand Master Ye Liuyun. "
"His reputation did not accumulate in a day, and although Ye Liuyun is strong, it is only supported by external forces.
I guess there must be deeper considerations and planning behind His Majesty's move. He believes that he already has enough capital to compete with His Majesty. "Chen Pingping shook her head and analyzed, her tone revealing a profound insight into the situation.
"Oh? Dean, you mean that His Highness still holds an unknown trump card in his hand. It was this card that gave him the courage to confront His Majesty?"
After listening to Chen Pingping's explanation, Shadow couldn't help but look shocked, and secretly speculated on the details of His Highness the Second Prince.
He could not imagine what kind of power His Highness possessed that could make him so confident. And where does this confidence come from?
"Although I don't know the specific reason, this confidence does exist and there is no doubt about it." Chen Pingping answered in the affirmative with a firm tone.
"But what if... he is just simply overconfident, or is blinded by victory?"
Shadow still had doubts and tried to interpret the incident from another angle.
"His Majesty's reaction is the best proof."
Chen Pingping smiled slightly and continued to explain, "I know a little bit about His Majesty's temperament. If he really had murderous intentions, he would do so quietly and would never show his anger in such a big way.
This seemingly fierce conflict is actually more like a well-designed trial. "
"Just imagine, if it really comes to the point of overturning the table, but His Majesty still hasn't taken any substantive action, this just shows that he has some scruples about His Highness.
Otherwise, even if it does not lead to death, the crime of "deceiving the emperor" alone is enough to make His Highness pay a heavy price. "
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(End of chapter)