"What is the matter with this disaster relief? Do you not know the imperial decree I issued earlier?"
As Zhao Ji spoke, his anger grew. He picked up the remaining memorial from the table and hurled it at Zhao Huan's back.
"Your Majesty, please calm down!"
This time, Cai Jing could no longer feign ignorance. As Chancellor, he could only stand up in frustration and try to persuade Zhao Ji.
"What good deeds have you done? These long-serving ministers, one by one, fail to see the suffering of the disaster victims, and only you see it, is that right? What are your intentions? Are you trying to win people's hearts!"
In his rage, Zhao Ji stood up abruptly, strode to the Crown Prince, and fiercely kicked him to the ground.
Now, Liang Shicheng could not remain silent. He quickly stood up and reached out to steady the enraged Zhao Ji.
"Your Majesty, let's discuss this calmly. The Crown Prince might have his own difficulties!"
Only Liang Shicheng and Tong Guan could say such things. Tong Guan would certainly not speak like this, so Liang Shicheng had no choice but to step forward himself.
Fortunately, having served Zhao Ji for many years, Zhao Ji still trusted him to some extent, even at this moment.
"What difficulties could he possibly have? He has nothing to do all day. He just left the Imperial Academy and then went to Sweet Water Alley!"
After Zhao Ji said this, everyone, including Cai Jing, couldn't help but twitch their lips.
Many were truly surprised that the Crown Prince had returned to Sweet Water Alley. Could such things be hereditary? Did the father frequent brothels, and the son had to follow suit?
"How could the Crown Prince go to such a place of filth? Your Majesty..."
At this point, if Cai Jing didn't speak up, it would be truly inappropriate. So, he tremblingly stood up and instinctively spoke.
However, halfway through his statement, he suddenly felt that it was not quite right.
After all, if another emperor said this, it would be perfectly fine. But the current emperor was quite different.
The one sitting on the dragon throne, just in the days after the New Year, had gone out to mingle with the common people more than once or twice.
If you added last year's count, it was truly incalculable. It could be said that if this陛下 did not go out three to seven times a month, he would likely feel uncomfortable.
Wasn't he speaking out of turn and irritating the Emperor?
Indeed, as soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Ji's expression became somewhat unnatural. Cai You's lips twitched. As expected, his father was getting old; he really brought up the sore spot at the wrong time!
Was this the kind of thing that should be said in this situation?
"Father, could this matter be reported to you privately by your son..."
As Zhao Huan spoke, he couldn't help but start crying. His ability to cry was now perfectly utilized.
"Cry, cry, cry, what's there to cry about? I'm just scolding you a few words, and you've become like this. Look at yourself now, in what way do you resemble the heir to a nation!"
The furious Zhao Ji couldn't listen to any explanation now. Naturally, he unleashed all his anger onto the Crown Prince.
The memorials alone that he had thrown from his desk numbered nearly three to four hundred.
And according to what Cai You had said, there were even more memorials being organized at the J Zou Yuan.
It was one thing for the dignified Crown Prince to be so foolish on important matters, but his private life was even more chaotic.
The heir to a nation actually went to Sweet Water Alley to fight over a woman, and after the incident, he had his opponent directly thrown into the Kaifeng Prefecture prison.
What's more, not only that, but he shamelessly dispatched his personal guards to stand by the prison gate, forbidding anyone from visiting or approaching, not even allowing any interrogation.
The matter of disaster relief had already caused Zhao Ji to lose confidence in him, and coupled with these messy affairs, it made Zhao Ji even more disappointed.
"Father, I swear to Heaven, if I was truly fighting over a woman, then let Heaven's thunder strike me! I truly have no choice but to do this, and I beg Father to allow me to submit a memorial alone!"
As Zhao Huan spoke, he once again kowtowed heavily on the ground.
He struck his head with such force that even hearing the thudding sound made Liang Shicheng feel a headache for him.
It seemed that the Crown Prince, while acting, had suddenly become genuinely emotional.
However, this also relieved Liang Shicheng. Since the Crown Prince had entered the role, the subsequent drama was bound to be even more exciting.
"Your Majesty, perhaps we should withdraw for a moment?"
Tong Guan asked softly.
"Withdraw for what? You are all important ministers of the current court. Is there anything you cannot hear?"
The enraged Zhao Ji couldn't listen to Zhao Huan's explanation at all and refused without thinking.
"Explain to me clearly, who was instigating this disaster relief matter behind the scenes! Don't you know my strategy? If those Jin people see through our intentions, do you know how great the impact would be?"
Zhao Ji's angry voice echoed throughout the entire Daqing Hall. Except for Liang Shicheng, all the other ministers looked at Zhao Huan with extremely complex expressions.
Was this Crown Prince going to be deposed like this?
He had been cautious in his words and deeds for so many years, and now he had revealed such a huge loophole. Was this truly due to the Crown Prince's carelessness or negligence?
Cai You's heart began to pound. Now, he couldn't wait to hear the words "depose the Crown Prince" from the Emperor's mouth!
"Your Highness, if you have any difficulties, please tell His Majesty!"
Seeing that the situation was sufficiently prepared, Liang Shicheng took a deep breath and then reminded him softly.
"Father! This disaster relief was not my doing. It's just that when the eighteenth prince took over, there were already a hundred thousand disaster victims gathered outside Bianliang City. To prevent these disaster victims from causing trouble and storming the city, the eighteenth prince submitted several memorials requesting an audience with Father, but all of them vanished like mud into the sea. In desperation, he found me..."
Zhao Huan once again kowtowed heavily on the ground. Because he had used too much force, his forehead began to bleed. Coupled with his low voice, as soon as these words were spoken, Cai Jing felt a shiver run through his body.
Not good, something bad is about to happen!