I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 122 - 46: Regicide of the Crown Prince, Death of Liu Bao

Chapter 122: Chapter 46: Regicide of the Crown Prince, Death of Liu Bao

Liu Bao was indeed extremely attentive to this matter, even personally meeting with all the vassal princes in such circumstances.

He carefully observed their conduct and character.

The attention of the entire court was focused on this matter.

No one could remain uninvolved!

After all, this concerned the future emperor of the Great Han!

Even though Liu Bao’s health showed signs of improvement, who could tell how long he would live?

Moreover, the most crucial point is—

These vassal princes entered the capital without any established support.

To everyone, this was a great opportunity!

As long as one seized the opportunity.

This achievement would be enough to lay a solid foundation for the next dynasty!

The entire court was in an uproar.

Liu Bao’s method of testing these children was simple, just like what Gu Xi did back when he was in the Champion Marquis Mansion.

Using the state of affairs to question them.....

As he grew older, Liu Bao increasingly realized the superiority of this educational method.

Because no one expected Liu Bao would directly ask these children about state governance.

Such questions could most directly test their ability and character.

Whether they could answer demonstrated their talent or lack thereof.

Their answers often revealed the child’s character.

Additionally, Liu Bao had the Imperial Physician examine these children’s health.

He had to select a child with a robust constitution!

Liu Bao used this as a basis for his evaluation.

Finally, under the watchful eyes of the courtiers.

Liu Bao finally made his choice.

—Liu Suan!

In truth, this was a choice many court officials recognized.

Because Liu Suan was serious and steady, and at seventeen years of age, he had no risk of dying young.

Appointing Liu Suan as Crown Prince indeed put many minds at ease.

Liu Bao did not concern himself with the thoughts of the courtiers.

He immediately ordered a grand adoption ceremony for Liu Suan and officially declared him as Crown Prince in front of the courtiers.

Liu Bao held great hope for Liu Suan.

Because he felt that Liu Suan’s composed and serious demeanor somewhat resembled Gu Xi’s.

And, most importantly, Liu Suan truly admired Gu Xi.

This was something Liu Bao greatly valued.

Then he commenced Liu Suan’s cultivation.

However, while appointing Liu Suan as Crown Prince pleased some, it was bound to cause dissatisfaction among others.

Once greed arises unless a significant cost is paid, it’s hard to curb.

...

Night fell, stars hidden.

Liang Mansion.

Liang Ji’s mood had not been good for the past few days.

He was the leader of the faction against Liu Suan.

The reason was simple.

Because Liu Suan was too old, difficult to control.

Originally, he didn’t have such a desire for power, for today’s Great Han was vastly different from before.

Liang Ji was no longer the all-powerful Grand General, with no chance to hold absolute power.

It was Liu Bao’s sudden illness that made him see an opportunity for control.

If Liu Bao were to pass, Liang Na would become the Empress Dowager.

As long as Gu Xi did not return to the capital, the Empress Dowager would be the ruler of the dynasty.

And as the Empress Dowager’s brother, he could naturally soar to great heights.

But if Liu Suan became the ruler.

At his age, he could directly wield power, and Liang Na couldn’t interfere at all.

How could he reconcile with that?

Thinking of this, Liang Ji sighed again, feeling increasingly agitated.

At this moment, a servant came to report.

Hearing the visitor, Liang Ji immediately frowned.

Meng Ben had come?

Currently, Meng Ben held a significant position as a Chamberlain in the palace.

What was his purpose in coming?

Could it be an order from Liu Bao?

Liang Ji did not dare to delay and quickly had someone invite Meng Ben in.

"This old servant greets the General."

As soon as he entered, Meng Ben immediately saluted Liang Ji.

Seeing his actions.

Liang Ji immediately understood that this was not an order from Liu Bao, and his expression returned to normal as he calmly said, "What brings you here so late, Chamberlain Meng?"

Meng Ben did not speak directly but glanced at the servants in the room.

Liang Ji motioned, and the servants promptly left.

Only then did Meng Ben slowly speak, "To be honest with the General, today the palace servants and I went to visit His Highness the Crown Prince."

"Can you guess what happened?"

Without waiting for Liang Ji to respond, Meng Ben smiled and said, "Yet His Highness the Crown Prince did not show even a hint of goodwill towards us...."

"Many in the palace are... worried." 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

"If His Highness becomes the ruler in the future.... what will become of us servants?"

As he spoke, Meng Ben appeared quite casual.

But Liang Ji instantly understood his meaning.

The people in the palace harbored thoughts of changing the Crown Prince.

This was support for him!

The ambitions that had only recently been suppressed instantly rekindled, and countless thoughts surged in Liang Ji’s mind.

He was not one to be soft-hearted!

It should be known that in history, Liang Ji was capable of poisoning a young emperor.

Although he did not have such power now.

His audacity was not to be questioned.

Of course, he did not dare to make a move against Liu Bao, and he had no opportunity to do so.

Liu Bao was an emperor with real power.

—But Liu Suan was different.

He was merely a vassal prince who had just entered the capital.

Even though he was now appointed Crown Prince, how could he have an established support system?

And most importantly, he had already offended the eunuchs in the palace!

Liang Ji’s gaze grew colder.