Fu Yu - Chapter Seventy-Four

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Tianxi was puzzled and asked, "What does this have to do with His Majesty? It's clearly you who are using this as an excuse to cause trouble and make things difficult for him."
Yan Jiong helped him to his seat before coldly saying, "If Father hadn't given them a hint, do you think those censors would have been so audacious as to impeach the Crown Prince? Father has been dissatisfied with Yan Ling for quite some time now, but he just hasn't had a legitimate reason to replace him. These people are all very shrewd and opportunistic; naturally, they'll try to curry favor with him."
Tianxi was stunned for a moment, then immediately retorted, "But His Majesty has been troubled and worried about him these past few days. If he were truly heartless towards the Crown Prince, why would he act this way?"
Yan Jiong said calmly, "He only considered changing the crown prince, not taking his life. If he were to actually harm him, Father would naturally be somewhat distressed. But distress as it may be, Father has made up his mind this time. I think Yan Ling should also be aware of this!"
The truth was so cruel! Tianxi was shocked. Recalling Yan Ling's warm and clear eyes, he wondered how heartbroken she must be now. The thought filled him with heartache. He also thought of Emperor Wu's many demands and dissatisfactions, and his pale, somewhat thin figure. Tianxi was filled with indignation.
He said angrily, "If you were dissatisfied, why did you make him crown prince in the first place? After making him, you found so many faults with him, and then you found a pretext to depose him. What exactly does he think Wenruo is?"
Yan Jiong repeated, "Wenruo?" Then, mockingly, he said, "They're quite affectionate!" After receiving a glare from Tianxi, he continued, "The reason he was made crown prince was solely because of his mother, the late Empress Yuanzhenshun. Yan Ling was born prematurely, and the imperial physicians had long said he was frail, but Father still made him crown prince out of respect for Empress Zhenshun. Unfortunately, he looks too much like his mother, which has completely disappointed Father."
"For the sake of Empress Zhenshun?"
Tianxi asked incredulously, "Who exactly is she? Who could make His Majesty overlook her favors and show her favoritism?"
Yan Jiong raised an eyebrow and said, "Didn't you know? Didn't Yan Ling tell you?"
Tianxi rolled her eyes at him and urged, "Speak quickly!"
This is actually a cliché story: a spirited and energetic crown prince, at a banquet held to select his consorts, takes a liking to a delicate and serene young woman amidst the glitz and glamour. Ignoring all the drawbacks of her personality and family background, he brings her into the Eastern Palace to become his crown princess.
In the beginning, they did indeed have a sweet honeymoon period. But as time went on, their differences became apparent. One was active, eager for excitement and challenges; a spirited horse could keep him excited all day. The other preferred quiet; a cup of tea and a book were all she needed for a day.
His world was bustling and exciting, a world that made one's blood boil. Her world was quiet and peaceful, filled only with the fragrance of books and ink. The two were so incompatible, showing no interest in each other's preferences. They couldn't even compromise for one another. Gradually, the prince's feelings cooled down even more rapidly than at the beginning.
He had many pleasures and choices; too many beautiful women were willing to submit to him, and he was overwhelmed. One sedan chair after another carried his new favorites into the Eastern Palace. Afterwards, they were carried into the inner palace. She could only accept this, doing her best to fulfill her responsibilities as Empress, and silently waiting for her husband to return from the battlefield soon.
That day, when she was seven months pregnant, another new bride arrived. This time, however, she was a rose with poisonous thorns. When the poisoned dagger was drawn from the sleeve of her dress, he, blinded by joy, didn't react in time. She, who was usually weak and helpless, surprisingly managed to grab the blade with her bare hands. Poisoned and suffering a miscarriage, she gave birth prematurely to a son, and then this delicate and beautiful woman perished.
No one knows how much affection Emperor Wu still had for her back then. Perhaps making a frail infant the crown prince, or leaving the position of empress vacant, was the greatest compensation this heartless emperor could offer to his first wife. But now, even that compensation is about to be taken back.
Tianxi listened silently to Yan Ling's story, tears streaming down his face without him realizing it. If Yan Ling were standing before him, he would hold him in his arms and weep for him. Perhaps he had witnessed countless more tragic things, but this was Yan Ling. This was the person he believed should never have been hurt. Yet, he was the one who suffered rejection and abandonment from his own loved ones. Why did Heaven bestow such beauty upon such a person, only to torment and destroy him like this?
Tears streaming down his face, he murmured, "Your Majesty, you are so heartless!" Yes, he had known all along that Emperor Wu might be a true emperor, but he was also the most ruthless and cold-hearted man in the world.
Yan Jiong glanced at him and smiled, "Don't rush to cry. Father is actually doing this to protect him."
Hearing this, Tianxi laughed bitterly and asked, "Protect him? In such a hurtful way?"
Yan Jiong calmly said, "Do you really think that even if Father doesn't touch him, he'll remain firmly on the throne?"
Tianxi gave a mocking smile and said, "As long as you good brothers don't try anything with him, he can sit there peacefully."
Yan Jiong shook his head and said, "Don't be so naive. Even without us, with his head full of Buddhist philosophy, meditation, and the arts, could he possibly keep those civil and military officials in check? A man like him is fine as a leisurely prince, but as emperor, he would ruin the entire country."
Tianxi retorted, unconvinced, "He knows benevolence and righteousness. If he governs the world with virtue, how can he not be a good emperor?"
Yan Jiong chuckled and said, "You want him to talk about benevolence with a bunch of warriors who've tasted blood, and about righteousness with a bunch of civil officials who're vying for fame and fortune? Our Great Wei has just been established, the hearts of people across the land are restless, and the northern barbarians are eager to cause trouble. If we appoint such a soft-hearted and soft-hearted person as emperor, who can we keep in check? Let me tell you, inappropriate benevolence is more detestable than a woman's kindness!"
Seeing that Tianxi was still unconvinced, he said directly, "Take Ao Kun for example, you've seen it for yourself. If it were Yan Ling, do you think he could subdue him?"
Tianxi was stunned. Thinking of the cruel and arrogant devil's various acts, she couldn't help but shake her head.
Yan Jiong continued with a cold laugh, "If it weren't for an emperor like Father Emperor overseeing things, you would have seen more than just one or two Ao Kuns."
Tianxi's eyes widened; he was already convinced. But thinking about it, she was still unwilling, so she said, "Yan Ling isn't suitable to be emperor, so are you?"
Yan Jiong answered without hesitation, "Yes!"

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