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The power of the Crown Prince and the ministers is granted by the Emperor. Yet now, they are desperately trying to obstruct an Emperor who has already consumed the Longevity Elixir and is in his prime. In the eyes of this Emperor, such actions equate to treason; attempting to hinder his longevity is akin to wishing for his early demise, which would surely earn them a punishment that could wipe out their entire clan.
Engaging with them would be a waste of Xu Lie's time. After the court session concluded, the ministers who left first deliberately slowed their pace. Although they were hungry after an early start, and typically would rush to breakfast at this hour, the prospect of immediate benefits outweighed their hunger.
As Xu Lie stepped out of Taiyuan Hall, several ministers approached him to offer their congratulations: "We pay our respects to the Second Prince."
"Your Highness, you are indeed the most filial and beloved Longzi of His Majesty. Your dedication in seeking immortality overseas is truly commendable."
"Your Highness, I am fortunate to have His Majesty's trust and have been promoted to Gongbu Shi. Regarding the Kaihai Division, I will certainly lend my full support and live up to the Emperor's grace."
This time, Xu Lie did not show any displeasure: "The prince thanks you all for your kind intentions, but it is not appropriate to discuss matters here in front of Taiyuan Hall. If you gentlemen do not mind, could we move to the Prince's Mansion for a more private conversation?"
Kaihai cannot be managed by one person alone. Not to mention, when it comes to shipbuilding, wouldn’t it be necessary for this Gongbu Shi to lend a hand?
Xu Lie had little interest in engaging with the Crown Prince; he held no value or significance for him. However, these ministers were different; they played a crucial role. Various logistical matters, finances, administration, and construction all required their involvement or assistance. Xu Lie could not manage everything alone.
Unbeknownst to him, his calm demeanor startled the ministers. The Second Prince appeared so composed? They had always thought that this notoriously reckless Second Prince would be riding high on his newfound power.
Even though they were aware of this fact, they still coveted the lucrative positions within the Kaihai Division. They braced themselves mentally; even if the Second Prince looked down on them with disdain, they would still manage to smile.
However, things were completely different from what they had imagined. Was this still the reckless Second Prince? Could it be that previously he had pretended to be weak in front of the Crown Prince due to his overwhelming power?
Had he sullied his reputation intentionally to deceive the Crown Prince and thus evade suppression and surveillance from his camp? Ultimately managing to avoid detection from the Crown Prince, retrieve extraordinary items, win favor from His Majesty, and turn the tables?
Hiss, the more I think about it, the more I feel this way. The ministers seem to have a glimmer in their eyes.
The Second Prince must be incredibly composed to remain silent and endure until now. What kind of cunning and strategy does it take to manipulate His Highness the Crown Prince, to deceive everyone and secretly maneuver behind the scenes?
The more I compare the Crown Prince and the Second Prince, the more I sense that the future is limitless for the latter. The ministers, who initially came for a few positions in the Kaihai Division, have now subtly changed their minds, contemplating a complete allegiance to Xu Lie.
His Highness trusts us so much and treats us sincerely; we will surely serve him wholeheartedly. It is an honor for us old ministers to be invited by His Highness, and we wish to accompany him.
Your Highness! I suddenly remembered that our Ministry of Works still has a batch of fine timber intended for last year's palace construction. However, Your Majesty, being considerate of the people's plight, would not want to exhaust their strength on shipbuilding when this timber could be better utilized.
The ministers exchanged words, each eager not to be left out, all vying to express their loyalty in front of Xu Lie. On the surface, they merely indicated their willingness to accompany Xu Lie back to the royal residence, but in reality, this companionship meant allegiance.
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