Chapter 51 Collaboration with Foreign Enemies

In ancient times, the Prince's Mansion——

Jun Jingrui has been feeling a little depressed lately.

Recently, Jun Heng talked to him twice. Although he did not explicitly say that he wanted to abolish his position as crown prince, Jun Jingrui, who had grown up in an imperial family, keenly noticed that Jun Heng was not as concerned about him as before.

In the study, Jun Jingrui sighed and recalled all the things that had happened during this period of time like a drama.

In fact, at the beginning, Jun Heng still valued him very much. Over the years, his position as the crown prince has been stable.

About half a month ago, Jun Jingrui suddenly discovered that his brothers seemed to have become dishonest.

First, the second prince Jing performed very well and was repeatedly commended by Jun Heng. Then the fourth prince Xiang and the sixth prince Rui, with a group of ministers they had won over, began to strongly support the second prince Jing.

In the royal family, before the new emperor inherits his father's mantle, there must be a fierce fight like raising a Gu. Only those who win in this fight are qualified to ascend the throne, and as for those who lose, whether they live or die depends entirely on how much brotherhood the new emperor has in his heart.

Jun Jingrui had been the crown prince for a long time and had already considered the throne as his own. But in recent days, the performance of his other brothers made Jun Jingrui think more.

Jun Jingrui kept reflecting and comparing, and found that his relationship with other brothers was average, and his relationship with ministers in the court was also average. If it came to taking sides, there really wasn't anyone behind him.

In fact, it wasn't that no one wanted to rely on him at the beginning, but he was still young at that time and only knew how to read some books of sages. He didn't understand much about the ways of the world. Over time, when the ministers wanted to find someone to rely on, they would no longer choose Jun Jingrui.

As a result, now, seriously speaking, he doesn't even have a true friend.

What if something unexpected really happens, will there be anyone in this huge court who will listen to me and support me?
The answer seems to be very clear.

Jun Jingrui felt more and more that he was all alone and was getting further and further away from the throne.

Just at this moment, Shen Ruyan appeared.

The timing of her appearance was very clever. Jun Jingrui had just dozed off when Shen Ruyan's pillow was delivered.

Shen Ruyan offered Jun Jingrui an offer he couldn't refuse: let Ji Zunxing stand on the prince's side.

Who is Ji Zunxing? He is the most outstanding general in Daliang. Not to mention that he had saved Jun Heng's life before, his fierceness, bravery, and military skills are enough to make him the object of several princes' scramble to win him over.

But Shen Ruyan's condition also made Jun Jingrui's heart tremble: kill Ji Chenxing.

Jun Jingrui had met many girls from aristocratic families in the capital, but none of them had made his heart beat as much as Ji Chenxing.

Her appearance, her personality and temper, her style of doing things... no matter which one, as long as it was related to Ji Chenxing, there was nothing that Jun Jingrui disliked.

Moreover, what impressed Jun Jingrui deeply was that due to the disasters in the past few years, many people fled to Beijing and became homeless. Other young ladies from aristocratic families avoided them, but Ji Chenxing was the only one who was not only willing to help them, but also asked capable people to teach them skills and help them find a suitable job.

In Jun Jingrui's heart, he wants to be the emperor, and Ji Chenxing is the most suitable candidate for the queen in his mind.

His betrothal gifts were sent to the general's residence, and the residence quickly agreed to the marriage. Jun Heng's biological mother, the queen, also went to persuade her, and she agreed. The wedding date was set for the third day of the next month.

"Well, have you thought about it? If you don't agree, our master will stand on the side of the Second Prince."

Shen Ruyan was like a poisonous snake. Every word she said was full of poison that paralyzed him. "Do you have to kill Ji Chenxing? Isn't she your daughter? Can you bear to do it?" Jun Jingrui asked.

Shen Ruyan smiled, "Our Chen Xing made an unforgivable mistake. She colluded with foreign enemies... As a mother, I am heartbroken, but colluding with the enemy is a serious crime. After thinking it over, I still think that I should sacrifice my own relatives for the sake of justice."

As soon as she finished speaking, Jun Jingrui understood.

It doesn’t matter whether Ji Chenxing had an affair with foreign enemies or not. What matters is that her father, mother, and her fiancé all said that she had an affair with foreign enemies, and she had to bear the accusation even if she didn’t want to.

Even if they didn't investigate the matter, why not just kill Ji Chenxing? No matter what, Ji Chenxing was just a young lady from an aristocratic family, a victim of the struggle between various forces, a link between nobles to cover up transactions, and a tool for her husband's family to continue the family line.

There are so many young ladies like this in the capital city. It seems that there is nothing wrong in killing Ji Chenxing based on the idea that it is better to kill a thousand by mistake than to let one go.

Jun Jingrui lowered his head in thought, and wanted to find an excuse for Ji Chenxing.

"If she dies, what will happen to my wedding?"

Shen Ruyan smiled brightly, "Our Xueyao is also very good, and the master also prefers Xueyao a little more. If I marry Xueyao to you, are you still worried about not having the master's support?"

Indeed, it was not just a rumor in the capital, Jun Jingrui had also seen with his own eyes that Ji Zunxing hated and despised Ji Chenxing, but was tolerant and doting towards Ji Xueyao.

If he had married Ji Xueyao, Ji Zunxing would definitely not have watched him fail in the fight for the throne in order to prevent Ji Xueyao from having a hard life.

In this matter, it seems that only Ji Chenxing died, and there are only benefits and no harm to anyone else who is still alive.

"I see that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has been considering for a long time and seems unwilling to cooperate with us." Shen Ruyan turned around and wanted to leave. "In this case, it is not up to me to decide which prince the master wants to support."

Jun Jingrui knew that Shen Ruyan was urging him to think about it as soon as possible. But he had to take the bait Shen Ruyan had set for him. If he didn't, the possibility of losing the throne would be even greater.

Between the throne and Ji Chenxing, he still has to choose the throne.

Sitting in that chair, you can have as much power as you want and whatever kind of woman you want.

Ji Chenxing was just an eighteen-year-old girl who married late. No matter how good she was, how could she compare to the abalone, shark fin, and bird's nest in the bowl, the fat and thin women in the bed, and the people in high positions who could command the support of hundreds of people?
"Wait a minute." Jun Jingrui's heart was in pain as if being cut by a knife. "I agree to cooperate with you. On the third day of next month, I will identify her as collaborating with the enemy and trying to kill me at our wedding. You can take her back and deal with her later."

Shen Ruyan's smile became brighter, "Your Highness the Crown Prince is wise, I will definitely not let you down."

“You’d better.” In pain, Jun Jingrui finally took out his princely posture, “If anyone dares to lie to me, no one from the Dongling Shen family or the Moling Ji family will survive.”

Shen Ruyan was stunned for a moment, but finally raised the corner of her mouth, looking determined to win.

"Just wait for my good news."

　There is no need to worry about whether Jun Jingrui will take the position. No, no matter what the reason is, he and Shen Ruyan will join forces to kill Chen Xing, and Chen Xing will not look back at him.

　　The male lead is Lu Yuzhou, not Jun Jingrui, so you can rest assured.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)