As soon as Wen Lang finished speaking, the others were all startled.
Directly appoint him as the crown prince?
Wen Yi lowered his head, not daring to look up.
He was afraid that all his envy and unwillingness would be exposed in front of his opponents.
Why?
He had lived under his father's care for so long, but now, all his efforts were in vain for someone else?
He was so unwilling!
Why!
Filled with rage, Wen Yi finally couldn't hold back and said, "Father, he... he is the Prince of Ning of Great Yan!"
Wen Lang gave Wen Yi a cold look, then said calmly, "So what if he is the Prince of Ning of Great Yan? He has the blood of our Dongyi royal family. He surely knows what's more important." As he spoke, Wen Lang squinted his eyes and looked at Wei Ying.
Wei Ying tilted his head and looked at Wen Yi, then at Wen Lang. Then he said slowly, "I don't want to be the crown prince. I have no such grand ambitions. I just want to live a carefree life. Since Your Majesty is intent on appointing a crown prince, why not let Wen Yi do it?"
Wen Yi was obviously stunned, and then his expression became a bit ferocious.
Ah... What did it mean by "why not let him do it"?
He was giving something he didn't want to him?
What did the other person mean!
Did he look down on him!
Seeing her son looking a bit dazed, Concubine Shu couldn't help but poke him.
Wen Yi, who was poked in a tender spot, came to his senses. Then he said shakily, "I... I, the prince, also don't want to be the crown prince! Please forgive me, Father! I am not capable enough and feel extremely terrified!"
Humph! The position that the Prince of Ning didn't want was thrown at him!
He, Wen Yi, still had his backbone!
Although...
After saying this, he felt a bit regretful.
Concubine Shu looked at her son like he was a fool. Was he out of his mind!
Could the position of the crown prince be given up just like that?
Originally, it was a certainty that Wen Yi would be the crown prince, only a matter of time. But now... suddenly, there was the Prince of Ning of Great Yan.
Who was the Prince of Ning of Great Yan?
He was extremely capable!
If he really became the crown prince, no one would dare to object.
However, the other person simply didn't want to be the crown prince! And her stupid son was still being petty at this moment?
Where did he put the emperor's face!
Sure enough, Wen Lang's face was clouded. The desk where he usually reviewed memorials seemed on the verge of collapse.
Was the position of the crown prince of Dongyi so despised?
One after another, they all didn't want to be the crown prince?
"Very well! You all look down on the position of the crown prince. Then none of you will be the crown prince! I'll just sit on the throne until I die! After I die, Dongyi will be ruined by you!" Wen Lang roared angrily.
Wen Yi now regretted deeply, but if he went back on his words, he would only look more ridiculous. So, Wen Yi took a deep breath and bravely said, "Father, please calm down. I... I don't look down on the position. It's just... I see the Prince of Ning is so outstanding that I feel ashamed..."
What else could he do? He could only lower his attitude.
He couldn't say that he was just being petty!
How could he not want the position of the crown prince!
Hearing this, Wei Ying chuckled and said, "Your Majesty, there's no need to be angry. I don't look down on this position either. It's just that I know my own heart. Moreover... Wen Yi is not bad."
Of course, if not compared with him, Wen Yi was indeed quite outstanding among his peers. After all, not everyone was like him. So, all in all, Wen Yi was not bad.
But Wei Ying's sincere words were like a soft knife stabbing Wen Yi's heart painfully.
He wanted to say something sarcastic, but after seeing the other person's nonchalant look, he swallowed the words back.
Wen Yi just felt that he was so unlucky.
Seeing this, Concubine Shu smiled and said, "Your Majesty, look, the two brothers are being humble. Since the Prince of Ning has no intention of this position, you..."
"I don't care anymore. Let them do as they like!" Wen Lang's chest heaved violently. Obviously, he was very angry.
Chu Qing looked at Wei Ying and saw that he really had no intention of being the crown prince. After thinking for a while, she said, "Your Majesty, don't be impatient. The Prince of Ning has always been like this. Suddenly knowing his own origin has already made him in a daze. Now you want to give him such a heavy responsibility. He always needs to think it over again and again. Moreover... Your Majesty, the Prince of Ning is still the Prince of Ning of Great Yan. It's easier for people to accept him becoming a prince of Dongyi than a crown prince of Dongyi. And if the Prince of Ning really becomes the crown prince, some people..." Chu Qing glanced meaningfully at Wen Yi and then continued, "I'm afraid they will feel uncomfortable."
Seeing Chu Qing looking at him, Wen Yi immediately turned his head to look at Wen Lang to show his attitude, "No! I won't! I'm convinced!"
Well...
It seemed that he hadn't thought carefully before speaking today.
The words that blurted out were really... the opposite of what was in his heart!
After hearing Chu Qing's words, Wen Lang's expression had already softened. He waved his hand and said calmly, "Alright, all of you go. I want to be alone and calm down."
Seeing that Wen Lang didn't mention this matter anymore, Concubine Shu and Wen Yi both breathed a sigh of relief. As long as the emperor didn't firmly decide to appoint Wei Ying as the crown prince, they still had a chance.
So, Concubine Shu immediately pulled Wen Yi to bid farewell to Wen Lang and left.
After they left, Wei Ying straightened his face and said, "I can never forgive her, but you are different from her. Although I don't want to be the crown prince, I can accept other identities."
At this time, he didn't use the self - title of "this king".
However, he didn't call himself "your son" either. After all, he still felt a bit awkward...
And Wen Lang had already understood Wei Ying's intention. He knew that it was really not easy for his son with such a personality to make such a decision.
Sighing, Wen Lang then slowly said, "Alright, I understand. It's getting late. You... go back and rest."
Wei Ying nodded and then prepared to leave with Chu Qing.
"Wait." Seeing Chu Qing's side face, Wen Lang suddenly spoke again.
Wei Ying turned his head in confusion and then found that Wen Lang's gaze was on Chu Qing.
Without thinking, Wei Ying stepped in front of Chu Qing and said unhappily, "Your Majesty, what else do you want?"
Wen Lang naturally noticed Wei Ying's expression. He gave him a cold look, then stood up from his seat and walked towards them.
He stopped only when he walked in front of Chu Qing.
"Well... I'd like to ask the Princess of Ning, do you... have any relation with the Grand Empress Dowager of Great Yan?"
He finally couldn't help asking.
Wei Ying frowned, and a hint of darkness flashed in his eyes.
Chu Qing was stunned for a moment and then lowered her eyes.
"I..." Chu Qing took a light breath. After calming the sadness in her eyes, she slowly looked up at Wen Lang and continued,
"I've only met her a few times. The Grand Empress Dowager... is a good person."
"Did she ever mention me to you?" Wen Lang continued to ask.
Chu Qing was stunned for a moment and then showed a very bright smile:
"The Grand Empress Dowager said that you are her proudest opposite - sex brother."
There seemed to be a glint of moisture in Wen Lang's eyes.