Ministers Begging Me to Ascend the Throne
Chapter 95 In this palace, only the Tenth Prince is a child

Chapter 95: Chapter 95 In this palace, only the Tenth Prince is a child

The next day, just after Prince Dai returned to the mansion after the morning court session, he heard Fu Zhong say, "Your Highness, Mrs. Kong and Miss Kong went to the Bodhi Temple to pray for the late Empress."

When Prince Dai heard they were praying for the late Empress, his face immediately darkened, and his tone turned somewhat cold, "They really are considerate."

Seeing that Prince Dai was displeased, Fu Zhong cautiously asked, "Your Highness, should we still keep an eye on them?" After all, it was a nunnery, and keeping a watch there would be somewhat inconvenient.

"Keep an eye on them while they pray for the late Empress?" Prince Dai sneered, "No need to watch them."

Prince Dai figured that Mrs. Kong and her daughter wouldn’t do anything at the nunnery, nor would they dare to.

"Yes, Your Highness." Fu Zhong then reported, "The several beauties sent by the Empress have all been dealt with."

Prince Dai asked, "Did they confess to anything?"

"Two admitted to being spies arranged by the Empress to report on the mansion’s affairs," Fu Zhong said. "These two haven’t been dealt with yet. Do you wish to?"

"Since the Empress wants to know what’s happening in my mansion, let her know," Prince Dai said, narrowing his eyes with a sinister expression.

Fu Zhong understood Prince Dai’s meaning, "I’ll take care of it right away."

"By the way, how are things with the Crown Prince?" Prince Dai had people at Hulong Temple. The Crown Prince’s visit to Hulong Temple to pray couldn’t be ignored.

"The Crown Prince started worshipping Buddha as soon as he arrived at Hulong Temple and hasn’t done anything else yet." Fu Zhong hesitated for a moment and asked, "Your Highness, should we seize this opportunity?" He touched his neck lightly.

Prince Dai kicked Fu Zhong, "Do you have a death wish for me? Eliminating the Crown Prince at this time would make everyone think I did it. Do you think Father would spare me?"

Fu Zhong grinned apologetically, "I didn’t think it through."

"The Crown Prince cannot have any accidents while praying at Hulong Temple. If anything happens, everyone will think it’s my doing." Prince Dai stated sternly, "Keep a close watch for me."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Prince Dai went to the back courtyard to see Princess Consort Dai.

He and Princess Consort Dai grew up together, innocent childhood sweethearts, and naturally, their relationship was quite good. This time, when Duke Zhen and the others accused Prince Dai of being unable to have children, he did not blame Princess Consort Dai, but she felt very guilty.

Previously, an Imperial Physician sent by the Empress had carefully checked the pulses of both Prince Dai and Princess Consort Dai, and there were no issues with either. The lack of children was simply because the time wasn’t right.

As for the Fertility Guanyin sent by the Empress, Noble Princess Consort Rong, not feeling at ease, had it stored in a corner of her palace’s storeroom. She then had someone respectfully go to the Bodhi Temple to request a Fertility Guanyin. It is currently being worshipped in the Prince Dai Mansion’s Buddha hall.

Princess Consort Dai prays daily to the Fertility Guanyin, hoping to become pregnant soon.

After talking with Princess Consort Dai for a while, Prince Dai went to the study in the front courtyard to delve into his work. He had sent people to investigate the situation in Yangzhou but hadn’t obtained the information he wanted.

Rebellion was common in Yangzhou, and the reason it hadn’t been quelled promptly was that Xie Shi was a fool. Prince Dai had originally intended to go to Yangzhou to suppress the rebellion, but since the rumors of his incapacitation began, he couldn’t go.

Compared to suppressing the rebellion in Yangzhou, having an heir was more important. During this time, Prince Dai diligently worked hard every night. He believed it wouldn’t be long before there was good news.

Once there was good news in the mansion, Prince Dai decided to apply to the Emperor to go to Yangzhou to suppress the rebellion.

At this moment, in the Imperial Study, the Emperor also received a secret letter from Yangzhou. Things were indeed as they had anticipated.

The Emperor lightly tapped his finger on the imperial desk, a thoughtful expression on his face.

Sun Kui, seeing the Emperor deep in thought, immediately controlled his breathing, not daring to disturb him.

After a while, the Emperor instructed Sun Kui, "Go call Mr. Song here."

"Just General Song alone?"

After a moment, the Emperor said, "Bring Lao Zhang too."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Soon, Song Dekang and his colleagues arrived at the Imperial Study.

"It’s time to close the net on the situation in Yangzhou," the Emperor directly instructed, "Mr. Song, you will go to Yangzhou tonight."

Song Dekang replied, "Yes, Your Majesty."

"Mr. Song, you must go discreetly, understood?"

"I understand."

"While Mr. Song is away from the capital, Lao Zhang, you will cover for him." The Emperor’s decision to send Song Dekang to Yangzhou was to remain secret, "Mr. Song, do you need me to teach you what to do next?"

Song Dekang smiled, "There’s no need to trouble you with such a minor matter."

The Emperor then gave Song Dekang additional instructions before dismissing them.

Before noon, news arrived that Song Dekang had been injured. The Emperor promptly sent the Imperial Physician to the Song Mansion. The Imperial Physician reported that Song Dekang had suffered a bone injury and would need three months of bed rest.