Chapter 11 The prince’s defense is broken!

The court meeting ended and the officials gradually dispersed.

Lin Gong was filled with doubts. He walked slowly to his father Lin Ruofu and asked in a low voice:

"Father, why didn't you let me speak frankly about the inappropriateness of Wan'er and Fan Xian's marriage? Just now, it was truly a godsend opportunity."

Lin Gong knew very well that his father had been fighting with Si Nan Bo Fan Jian in the court for many years.

Naturally, he didn't want to see Wan'er marry Fan Xian, Fan Jian's illegitimate son.

Therefore, he had already come up with a plan in his mind. He wanted to take advantage of this court meeting to mention the fact that Fan Xian and Li Chengyun had visited a brothel together, in order to reject Emperor Qing's proposal for marriage.

At the same time, it would also make Fan Jian lose face.

Although Fan Jian turned a blind eye to the behavior of his future son-in-law, the Lin family should never tolerate such a thing that tarnishes the family reputation.

If Lin Gong had stepped forward and refused outright at that time, the Fan family would have been humiliated.

When Lin Gong said this, Lin Ruofu shook his head slightly and said slowly:
"Others will take care of this matter for us. We don't need to do it ourselves."

Lin Gong was young and impulsive, and had no understanding of the situation in the court.

Although Lin Ruofu felt helpless, he also knew that this was his only son he could count on and he hoped he would grow up.

The eldest son is mentally retarded and the third daughter is a concubine's daughter.

Only Lin Gong can be entrusted with the family's future.

However, after watching his performance today, Lin Ruofu knew in his heart that this boy still needed experience.

On the other side, Li Chengyun stretched lazily, feeling relieved.

Attending a morning court session is more tiring than spending a night in Zuixianju, and I can't help but sigh in my heart.

As the court meeting came to an end, he was finally free.

Just as he was about to leave, a person approached him.

It was Si Nan Bo Fan Jian.

He came closer, bowed slightly, and said with a smile:
"Your Highness the Sixth Prince was calm and composed in the court today. I, an old minister, deeply admire you."

Fan Jian actually had other plans in mind. He wanted to take this opportunity to test Li Chengyun's abilities.

Although Li Chengyun's performance just now surprised him a little, the brief display was not enough to judge his true character.

He knew very well that only by careful observation could one understand people's hearts.

He came here at this moment because he wanted to test the true character of the Sixth Prince and whether he was worthy of his further support.

The reason why he stood up to speak for Li Chengyun was entirely out of consideration for maximizing his own interests.

If he encounters such an incident again in the future, he will weigh the pros and cons before making a decision.

If Li Chengyun is indeed a hidden talent, he can consider increasing his investment and perhaps get unexpected benefits.

However, if he was just a mediocre person, he would not want to have anything to do with him except for the matter of marriage.

Facing Fan Jian's probing, Li Chengyun remained calm and responded with a smile:

"I still have to thank Si Nanbo for speaking out for justice just now, otherwise I would be in trouble today."

He sighed softly, "Those censors always hold on to some trivial matters and insist on scolding me to pieces."

Upon hearing this, Fan Jian shook his head gently and said gently, "This is the responsibility of a minister. Your Highness Sixth Prince, don't worry about it."

Li Chengyun still had some unfinished words in his heart, but at this moment, the Crown Prince and the Second Prince were already walking towards him.

"Your Highness, I greet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness the Second Prince."

Li Chengyun also bowed and saluted: "Second brother, third brother."

Upon seeing this, the second prince nodded slightly and smiled back.

The prince had obviously heard what Fan Jian had said before. He did not respond and there was a hint of sarcasm in his words:
"Si Nanbo is truly loyal. I would like to wish you and your daughter a long and happy marriage."

Changing the subject, the prince said leisurely:

"It's just that I heard recently that Sixth Brother seems to have some unclear relationship with the famous courtesan in Zuixianju. I guess those villains are making trouble out of nothing and slandering him maliciously, right?"

Li Chengyun's expression remained calm, with a slight smile on his face. "Your Highness, please don't worry about this matter. I never take those gossips to heart."

He paused, glanced at the prince, and said, as if intentionally or unintentionally:

"Your Highness, the Crown Prince, seems to have a lot of troubles these days, which makes me quite worried."

After saying this, Li Chengyun did not give the prince any more chances to speak, turned around and left, leaving behind a free and easy back.

Fan Jian hesitated for a moment, then realized the deep meaning in Li Chengyun's words. He did not dare to stay any longer and hurriedly followed: "Your Highness, Second Prince, I will also take my leave first."

After saying this, he hurried away and disappeared from the sight of the two.

Witnessing the actions of the two, the prince couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart. He snorted coldly, with a hint of dissatisfaction in his voice.

He naturally knew that what Li Chengyun said was all about the inner treasury.

At this moment, the inner treasury was like a huge rock hanging over their heads. Once it was lost, their faction would lose important support for the imperial power.

What's even more troublesome is that some of the accounts in the inner treasury are like sharp blades that may pierce their hearts at any time.

This is Li Chengyun demonstrating to them!
The prince turned and left with a gloomy face.

Li Chengze watched Li Chengyun's departing back with great interest, his lips slightly raised, and he whispered softly:

"It seems that my sixth brother is usually very secretive, but he has such an accurate grasp of the situation."

He naturally knew why the prince had a gloomy face.

Once Fan Xian and Lin Wan'er get married, the inner treasury will fall into Fan Xian's hands.

When Li Chengyun married Fan Ruoruo, he instantly gained Si Nanbo's full support.

With the addition of his two capable assistants, Fan Xian and Fan Sizhe, his sixth brother already possesses enough power to shake the inner treasury.

The importance of the Neiku is self-evident, as it concerns the lifeblood of the entire Qing Kingdom.

Li Chengyun only needs to take control of the inner treasury and make friends with Si Nanbo. He does not need to do anything else in the short term, and he will be able to compete with him and the prince.

Li Chengze turned his head and looked at the empty hall.

His father had passed away, but the majesty and oppression still permeated the air, like a huge rock pressing on his heart, making it difficult for him to breathe.

His father, the emperor, with a few calm and nonchalant actions, gently moved the chess game in the court.

The two granted marriages quietly established a new balance of power in the court.

A new force is like a latent dragon in the abyss, about to rise, and these former powerful people will inevitably face unprecedented challenges.

The emperor's skills were unfathomable, and his wisdom was so profound that Prince Li Chengze could not help but feel awe.

A hint of sadness flashed in his eyes, and he pondered secretly in his heart.

What exactly does Father want? Does he really want us three brothers to fight to the death for the throne, with blood flowing like a river?

How many whetstones does the prince need to be as sharp as a knife?

Father, are you really not afraid that this knife will break during sharpening?

……

Within the East Palace.

The prince returned, his face still gloomy, without a trace of sunshine.

He sat at the desk, his hands trembling slightly. Suddenly, he grabbed the inkstone on the table and smashed it to the ground.

The sudden noise startled the eunuchs nearby.

They looked at each other, at a loss.

"Get out! All of you get out!" The prince roared, his face ferocious, like a Shura from hell.

The eunuchs were terrified. They had never seen the prince so angry, so they retreated quickly and did not dare to stay for even a moment.

The prince grabbed the pen holder on the table and smashed it against the door, his tone filled with endless anger:

"Sixth brother, Fan Xian, and that old bastard Si Nanbo, you want the inner treasury, it's simply a foolish dream!"

"I will never let you succeed! No matter what means I use, I will stop these two marriages!"

……

Li Chengyun walked calmly back to his bedroom.

Thinking back to what happened in the morning court, that seemingly chaotic farce actually concealed Emperor Qing's gaze, which appeared to be playful but was actually unfathomable.

He seemed to be able to see through the surface and glimpse the chess game hidden in Emperor Qing's heart.

Li Chengyun raised the corners of his mouth slightly, outlining a confident smile.

Since His Majesty intends to push me to the forefront of the court, I will follow his wishes!

(End of this chapter)