PFC Chapter 1058 Brothers reunited
Chapter 1058 Brothers reunited
Gu Mengzhen and Fang Zhixuan worked together to select the prince and princess, ultimately choosing a son and a daughter to give to Yan Yu. They used the excuse of creating a "good" character for the couple, which held a special meaning, but in reality, it was to provide an extra layer of security, just in case.
At the same time, Ji Feiyan and others had secretly escorted Yan Danqing into Beijing and to Prince Dijin's palace.
Yan Yu has not been made public yet. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is still alive. He plans to wait until Yan Danqing settles down before announcing it to the world.
Upon hearing the news, Ning Yunxi bathed and changed her clothes in advance, and entered Prince Di Jin's palace through the side door in a dignified and polite manner.
Ji Feiyan and others, including Ning Yunxi, all saluted.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, may you be well and at peace."
Yan Danqing bowed slightly and humbly helped everyone.
"Everyone please stand up and take your seats."
Everyone thanked him and took their seats according to the rules.
Yan Danqing turned and looked at his second younger brother.
"My dear ministers, Zhuang and Miao, have given us a detailed account of what has happened in recent years. I know it all."
"Thank you, Second Brother, for your hard work in ruling the country. You have been virtuous, caring for the people and the people, and have made great achievements."
"Today, with all the nobles present, it's a good opportunity to bear witness. I declare my resolve, having no interest in the throne. I am willing to serve as a minister and swear not to compete with King Di Jin for the Dragon Throne."
Yan Yu was startled and quickly left the throne and stood respectfully beside his eldest brother.
"what?"
"No, no, no... My dear brother, your words are too serious. I have absolutely no such intention."
"I was ignorant and didn't invite you to take the seat. Don't blame me, my dear brother. I've always been rude and impolite. I'm used to it."
"Brother, please take a seat."
Seeing this, everyone present left their seats.
Yan Danqing was panicked and stood up.
"Second brother, what are you doing? You are standing, and none of the ministers dare to sit."
"Brother, please take a seat."
Yan Yu was still in shock and sweating profusely.
"You've made it so formal, with such a moral code, I, I, I, I don't dare sit down either."
He had no choice but to complain.
"Brother, this world is terrifying. If I'm not careful, others will exploit the situation and label me as a despicable person, scorning me and saying I've brought shame upon the Yan and Lin clans, that I'm unworthy of being a member of the royal family, and that I should abdicate."
"What's more, I'm very considerate, but they still accuse me of being hypocritical."
"Brother, please don't be so polite."
"I'm very stupid and don't know how to play the game of government. Don't give me such a difficult question. I really don't know how to respond."
Yan Danqing stretched out her hand and insisted on helping him get back on the jade throne.
"Second brother, don't doubt it."
"I am not lying, I am speaking from the heart."
"I may have made some achievements last year, but compared to you, they are nothing."
"You have truly deserved to be the emperor."
Yan Yu was restless and spoke in panic.
"Brother, you are sincere, and I will also express my true feelings."
"Initially, my father, the Emperor, and my mother, the Empress, brought their entire family to the battlefield to protect me. The Yan clan's kingdom depends on me alone. I don't want my subjects to lose their lives innocently, so I have no choice but to shoulder this heavy responsibility and battle wits and courage with the Emperor."
"Then, I heard that my brother was still alive. This news was like good news from heaven."
"I will issue a secret decree ordering the local supervisory offices to locate your whereabouts, and I will give up the thought of succeeding to the throne."
"Brother, the position of Crown Prince was bestowed by our father. To voluntarily give up the throne is to disobey the emperor's order and is against the rules."
"With my talent, even if I were to sit on the throne, I wouldn't be able to protect the country, and I would ultimately be a disgrace to my subjects."
"Brother, your ascension to the throne is legitimate and reasonable. I beg you, brother, please do not refuse."
Yan Danqing argued with reason.
"Second brother distorted the facts and confused right and wrong."
"I'm not disobeying your orders."
"My father's imperial edict clearly states that you will succeed him. This is known to all the world."
"I am only the crown prince. I have the right to succeed the throne, but I don't have to ascend the throne to become the emperor."
Yan Yu was stumped.
"Hmm... this..."
"Don't you have the rule of appointing the eldest son as the heir here?"
Yan Danqing smiled awkwardly.
"Second brother is so ridiculous."
"How could you not know that our dynasty has always chosen wise men to inherit the throne?"
Yan Yu took it for granted.
"Sage, that's you."
Yan Danqing rejected it.
"The sage is you."
Yan Yu was embarrassed.
"You don't want the throne, and I don't want it either. What can I do?"
Yan Danqing was unsure and asked another question.
"Second brother, do you really have no intention of succeeding to the throne?"
Yan Yu spoke sincerely and truthfully.
"Well, that's absolutely true."
"Being an emperor is boring. It's too stressful and thankless. I've done enough in the past twenty-two years."
After thinking for a while, Yan Danqing suggested.
"There are many wise men in the world. If all else fails, why don't you abdicate the throne?"
Yan Yu was surprised.
"Brother, are you saying, give it to the one in the palace?"
Yan Danqing was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
"nonsense."
"You know full well that if he succeeds to the throne, the lives of all his subjects will be in danger."
He spoke in a friendly manner, as if chatting casually, trying his best not to make his younger brother nervous.
"Along the way, I heard that Second Brother's subordinate has a Princess Yuexi who is a doctor and has made outstanding contributions. I personally think that the throne can be abdicated to her. Please, my brother, summon her to see me."
Ning Yunxi froze in place upon hearing this.
Yan Yu subconsciously shifted her gaze to look at the little sister.
"Uh...she..."
Ning Yunxi trembled with fear and got up from her seat and knelt down.
"Your Highness, Your Majesty, please think twice. I would never dare to do that."
Yan Danqing looked in the direction of the voice and smiled suddenly.
"Oh? So, you are Ning Aiqing."
Ning Yunxi was cautious with every word he wrote, and was treading lightly on thin ice.
"Yes."
"Your humble servant, I am the eldest daughter of the Yun family, and the third daughter of the Ning family. My humble name is Ning Yunxi."
Yan Danqing smiled happily.
"I know that you are the daughter of Lord Yun and Lord Fang."
"The Fang and Yun clans have assisted the Yan clan in its empire for over five hundred years, and their contributions are invaluable. You will inherit the throne, and everyone will submit to you."
"What do you think, Second Brother?"
Yan Yu smiled with a hint of shyness.
"I asked her, but she didn't want to."
"Big Brother, you don't know, we agreed that when you come back, I will find an opportunity to resign and live in seclusion in the mountains."
After understanding the meaning, Yan Danqing was surprised and delighted.
"So, Second Brother will have good news?"
Yan Yu blushed.
"Yes, we are in love and have a crush on each other. Please forgive me, my royal brother."
Ning Yunxi's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she felt a little shy.
Glancing at the people sitting nearby, Yan Danqing fixed his eyes on one of them.
"In that case, you should abdicate the throne to Lord Ji..."
Ji Feiyan was frightened and also got up and knelt down.
"Your Highness, please think twice..."
Yan Danqing never tired of recommending everyone present and citing their achievements, but they all politely declined.
Everyone was uneasy and their faces turned pale. When the situation was getting out of control, a message came from the palace that Gu Mengzhen wanted to have both a son and a daughter, and asked for Yan Yu's permission.
The matter of abdication came to an end, and Ji Feiyan and others could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Gu Mengzhen meant well, but Yan Yu did not respond immediately. He asked everyone to return to their seats and discuss a good plan together.
Seeing that they were too reserved and unable to discuss serious matters, Yan Danqing left the room on the pretext of settling them down.
After respectfully seeing off His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Ji Feiyan regained her composure.
"This must be Master Uncle's plan to gain the Emperor's trust."
"If the prince refuses, the emperor will inevitably doubt my uncle's ambitions; but if the prince accepts him, he may open the door to thieves and invite disaster."
She glanced at Fifth Junior Sister and rebuked her harshly.
"It's all your fault. You couldn't keep my uncle and let him go."
Miao Si lowered her eyes to show that she knew she was wrong.
Ji Feiyan didn't care much and suddenly asked her junior sister.
"Little Junior Sister, what do you say?"
Ning Yunxi was caught off guard and was stunned.
"I?"