Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?-Chapter 775 - 590: Do You Blame Me? _2
Her gentle voice and sincere gaze made it impossible for Shang Ruyi, despite the barriers in her heart, to harbor any ill thoughts toward her. Looking at her white jade-like hand holding her wrist, Shang Ruyi finally sighed and softly said, "Yes." π§ππππΈπ¦π£πππ·ππ.π€π°π
After speaking, she sat down opposite her.
As she sat down, Shang Ruyi was momentarily dazed, realizing that this position was directly across from Empress Dowager Jiang. Perhaps just moments ago, she and Yu Wenquan had been sitting in this very spot, in this very state.
Thinking of this, Shang Ruyi took a deep breath, looked up at Empress Dowager Jiang, and softly said, "Empress Dowager... just now in this spot, with my lordβ with, with Your Majesty..."
Not fully accustomed to Yu Wenquanβs identity, especially with Chu Chengfei occasionally glancing resentfully at her, Shang Ruyi spoke with increased hesitation. On the other hand, Empress Dowager Jiang, with eyes clear as water, discerned her inner turmoil with just a glance and smiled, saying, "Yes."
"..."
"Just now, here, I negotiated the terms with him."
"..."
"I used my abdication edict to exchange for two words in his enthronement document."
Shang Ruyi took a deep breath.
Indeed, the two words were changed!
Changing "Crown Prince" to "Han King"!
Empress Dowager Jiang paused, then said hoarsely, "In fact, I also wanted to change the words King Qin, but it was too difficult."
"..."
"His Majesty, with a resolute nature, could not be swayed by anyone in this matter."
"..."
"My abdication edict could only exchange for those two words to be changed."
"..."
Shang Ruyi remained silent, observing her somewhat bleak eyes, then softly said after a moment, "Empress Dowager, this has already been no easy feat."
Now, she also understood what this exchange entailed.
Though the edict of abdication exchanged for the alteration of those two words, in truth, an abdication edict could be drafted at the Central Secretariat by any official. What Yu Wenquan truly needed was someone to step forward and pull Chu Chengfei off the Dragon Chair, making todayβs events happen naturally.
However, from the previous scene, it was clear that no one dared to take on this task.
Even Ji Hong, a veteran minister across three reigns, while able to confront the Eldest Princess in the court and stabilize the larger picture, couldnβt remove an emperor from the throne.
But without this step, Yu Wenquanβs enthronement wouldnβt be legitimate. If someone were sent to force it, they would bear the stigma of bullying orphans and widows!
An illegitimate enthronement, compounded by the stigma of bullying orphans and widows, such moral blemishes could lead to more criticism than policy errors, easily diminishing the public support he had accumulated. Even if he successfully ascended today, losing the peopleβs trust, along with external threats, posed a significant question on how long the newborn dynasty could survive!
Therefore, ensuring a smooth enthronement today was indeed something Yu Wenquan sought fervently.
Only Empress Dowager Jiang, by stepping forward, could ensure everything proceeded justly and properly.
Thus, Yu Wenquan agreed to the "transaction" with her.
However, Yu Wenquan, after all, remained himself.
Shrewd and deeply calculating, aware of Yu Wenyeβs schemes and Empress Dowager Jiangβs reservations, he could negotiate, but couldnβt be completely controlled. He might not give the Crown Prince title, but he couldnβt grant it under coercion.
Crown Prince can be changed to Han King.
But King Qin cannot be changed to Crown Prince.
No one is certain, so everyone has an opportunity.
The final decision of whom it is ultimately given to remains with him!
Thinking of this, Shang Ruyi gently said again, "My father-in-lawβ no, the counβ Your, Your Majestyβ"
Sensing she was speaking cautiously due to Chu Chengfei beside her, Empress Dowager Jiang glanced at her son, sighed softly, and said, "I have already prepared. After today, I will move with Feier to Yanchun Palace behind Dayan Temple."
"...!"
Hearing her words, Shang Ruyiβs breath halted again.
Yanchun Palace was a summer palace built during Emperor Wenβs era, located within Daxing City, now known as Chang An City, not too far from the Imperial Palace. Because Empress Du practiced Buddhism, she often visited Dayan Temple to eat vegetarian meals and pay respects, thus the palace was specially constructed. Naturally, after Chu Yangβs eastward relocation to Luoyang, many palaces here became neglected, let alone that summer palace.
However, Empress Dowager Jiang said she would move there after today, evidently, the place had already been cleared.
