Chapter 50: The Son Accepts and the Non-Accepts
Emperor Yi did not like Zishou.

It’s not because Zishou is a cowardly and unknown waste according to everyone’s rumors.

The fact is just the opposite. Zishou is handsome, tall and strong. He is neither cowardly nor unknown.

He is quite talented and a virtuous person, a rare talent.

Several years ago, when Emperor Yi sent Dong Bohou Jiang Huanchu to expedition to Dongyi, Zishou served as the military supervisor in the army.

The first battle was lost.

Jiang Huanchu, the Marquis of Dongbo, was shot by several arrows and was seriously injured and unable to get up.

It seemed that the army's morale was about to fail and a major defeat was about to occur.

Zishou took over the military power and command.

After that, they won ten battles in a row and drove the Dongyi people into the East China Sea.

It can be said that if you don't make a sound, you will make a big splash.

Everyone in the court was shocked and said that Zishou had the spirit of Wu Ding, the ancestor of the Shang Dynasty, and they all persuaded Emperor Yi to make him the crown prince.

According to common sense, Zishou would soar to great heights from now on.

But he didn't.

He fully understood that Emperor Yi was hostile to anyone who might seize his position.

The wood show will be destroyed by the forest wind.

Because he was worried that Emperor Yi would be wary of him.

After Zishou returned to Chaoge, he first refused the reward and then tarnished his reputation by marrying the daughter of Guihou.

The Ghost Marquis is none other than Jiang Hengchu, the Marquis of Dongbo.

They were a branch of the Dongyi people, who surrendered to the Shang Dynasty and were good at using sorcery, and were often not tolerated by the Central Plains.

It was because the Shang Dynasty adopted the strategy of using barbarians to control barbarians that Jiang Heng was given the title of Marquis of Chudong.

Intermarriage with the Dongyi people is often something that people in the Central Plains deeply hate and detest.

The barbarian is only fit to be a lowly slave, how can she be married home as the mistress?

Even if she is the daughter of a marquis, it is not allowed.

What's more, Zishou has the noblest blood of the Shang Dynasty flowing in his body.

Because of this incident, the ministers who had originally praised Zishou for following the style of their ancestors began to look down on him.

The name of waste spread throughout the world.

Tell me, why do you treat yourself like this when you have such ability?

Could it be that Zishou is really as his name suggests, a little shou?

Emperor Yi knew that Zishou was using this method just to make him let down his guard.

He also saw through the thing that was bubbling up in Zishou's heart, and that thing was called ambition.

Beneath Zishou's gentle, respectful and modest appearance, he actually harbors greed for the throne.

However, Zishou had always been law-abiding, so he could not find any reason to sentence him to death.

It’s no wonder that Emperor Yi felt this way.

Anyone who sits in this position will feel that everyone around him is trying to take his place.

Just like what happened to Bi Gan just now, Emperor Yi also felt that Bi Gan's actions just now were an attempt to kill him.

If it weren't for Bigan's powerful influence in the court and his close relationship with Wen Zhong, even if he was his own brother, he would have been beheaded by now.

"You only have courage, but you don't have the skills of a human emperor."

Emperor Yi uttered a cold remark and stepped out.

Behind.

Zishou bowed deeply and accepted his father's teachings devoutly: "Yes, Zishou understands, but Zishou does not want to be the emperor, he only wants to be the son of the father."

When Emperor Yi heard this, his eyes moved slightly, but the emotion quickly disappeared. In this position, there was no room for family affection.

In his eyes, Zishou's behavior was just a pretense to win his favor.

Thinking about it this way, I feel that Zishou is extremely hypocritical and only makes people disgusted.

He looked at the other two brothers and continued, "Wei Ziqi, Wei Zhongyan, I heard that Yuan Futong, who made the first contribution, is one of yours. You two can go with me to the ancestral temple to pay respect to our ancestors."

"Thank you, father!"

Wei Ziqi and Wei Zhongyan bowed together.

When Emperor Yi said this, he was also trying hard to suppress the nausea rising in his heart.

All this was just a decision he made to suppress his son.

You like to hide your name and lie dormant, so I will break your spine and make you never be able to stand up straight again.

As for why two people were chosen.

Or it’s because of the appointment of a crown prince. He doesn’t want to do that because it means there will be competition for the position under him.

These two losers only know how to do meritorious deeds to win his favor.

How ridiculous! To him, offspring are nothing more than a product of momentary pleasure.

These three sons only had legal inheritance rights because their mother was the queen of Shang Dynasty.

But this king does not need to appoint a crown prince.

He, Emperor Yi, was only over sixty years old, but he looked to be in his thirties.

Of course it’s because he has been taking elixirs all year round, and taking elixirs can prolong life.

With the national strength of the Shang Dynasty.

It is not impossible for him to live forever like an immortal.

Why is it necessary to establish a crown prince?

Short-sighted ministers!
Emperor Yi took a deep breath and looked up again. The sky was filled with clouds and the wind was howling.

I saw a group of people jumping out of the army in the distance and approaching.

The first one was the Grand Master of the Shang Dynasty, Wen Zhong.

Emperor Yi was overjoyed: "Grand Master has returned to the court, and please come with me to welcome him back. I want to ride in the same carriage with him and enjoy the congratulations of all the people."

After saying this, he stepped out, congratulated Wen Zhong, and then rode in the same carriage with Wen Zhong. Behind him, the ministers followed him, either driving or riding horses.

Zishou was riding on a horse, rubbing his chin with his right hand, with a gleam in his eyes.

After being scolded by Emperor Yi, he was not too depressed.

If Emperor Yi showed the deep affection between father and son, he might have softened his heart.

After he seizes the throne, he will be given a chance to live out his days in peace.

At the moment, it seems best to send the rest of the ancestors together.

He turned around and looked back, scanning the oncoming troops.

Although he had received a message from the fox demon saying that everything was going according to plan, and informed her that her name was now Su Daji, the daughter of Su Hou of Jizhou.

But he still wanted to confirm it himself.

Such a major matter does not allow for any laziness.

Otherwise, it is still unclear who will win.

Soon, he saw the person he wanted to see.

Among the princes behind Wen Zhong, under a banner with the word "Su" written on it, the curtain of a carriage was lifted.

Faintly, you can see a face that amazes everyone.

Zishou smiled with satisfaction.

Sure enough, he's back!
The plan has been accomplished.

Soon, his smile froze.

Sitting next to Su Daji was a very handsome young man.

The handsome man said something to Su Daji.

It can be seen that Su Daji is not very happy, her brows are slightly wrinkled, as if she has an unrelieved sorrow.

She saw Zishou and just nodded slightly in response.

Naturally, Yang Jian could not hide this action from him.

He was worried that Su Daji was doing something secretly.

He reached out and pulled Su Daji away, following her previous gaze.

Then I saw the mighty man in the distance.

The two looked at each other suddenly.

Zishou's heart suddenly skipped a beat. Su Daji was actually being restrained by someone. It seemed that she had no power to resist and was being controlled by someone.

With Su Daji's ability, this shouldn't have happened. Who is that man to be able to control Su Daji?

If Su Daji revealed their plan to him, all his years of forbearance and planning would be wasted.

Unconsciously, sweat had already seeped out of his palms.

Yang Jian lowered the curtain, moved away, and climbed up from Su Daji.

Just now he had to step over Su Daji to see outside the carriage, so he could only lie on top of her.

When I stood up at this moment, I accidentally brushed past two soft peaks.

Su Daji blushed immediately: "There are so many people here, don't tease me."

"Pfft~"

Outside the carriage, Mei Niang's laughter was heard. Perhaps she was worried about being scolded, so she quickly stopped laughing.

Yang Jian thought to himself that she was really a vixen, and her behavior made it seem as if two lovers were flirting in the carriage.

He ignored Su Daji's coquettish anger and asked, "Who is that person?"

"You know it yourself, so why are you asking?"

Su Daji restrained her expression and raised her eyebrows.

"Cough cough~"

A cough was suddenly heard outside the carriage.

Su Daji casually lifted the curtain of the carriage.

Then a man who looked like a guard clasped his hands and said, "I have heard for a long time that the daughter of Marquis Su is beautiful. The young master would like to invite her to ride with him."

"Oh~ I wonder which gentleman it is?"

Could it be Zishou?
A hint of doubt flashed in Su Daji's eyes. Zishou shouldn't be so anxious. Perhaps the appearance of Yang Jian made her think that there was a change in the plan.

Gongzi is the title for Emperor Yi's son, used to highlight his noble status.

"Young Master, you can do it!"

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