Chapter 1 Exaggerated Records

Before transmigrating, Jiang Chen had also read some history and always felt that historical records regarding the appointment of a crown prince were somewhat exaggerated.

But judging from Lu Xiao's memorial, the history books didn't seem to be exaggerating.

The content of Lu Xiao's memorial was very simple.

It merely suggested that Jiang Chen establish a crown prince as soon as possible.

This matter was not, in itself, a mistake.

Throughout history, ministers had always reminded emperors to establish a crown prince early.

But it was different with Jiang Chen.

Because so far, Jiang Chen didn't even have a child, let alone a son!

If Lu Xiao suggested establishing a crown prince at this time, he could only search among the vassal kings or their descendants!

This was extremely abnormal!

Either Lu Xiao wanted to subtly encourage Jiang Chen to have children soon, or he was instructed by someone else.

If it was the former, that would be fine, as it was a good intention after all.

But if it was the latter…

Jiang Chen's eyes gradually turned cold.

The next morning at court, after the routine memorials, Jiang Chen's gaze swept across the ministers, lingering on Lu Xiao for an extra breath, then said, "If you ministers have nothing to report, then the court is dismissed."

Lu Xiao stepped forward at this moment and said loudly, "Your Majesty, I have a memorial to present!"

The ministers immediately turned to look at Lu Xiao, somewhat surprised.

The ministers still remembered that Lu Xiao had previously suggested that Jiang Chen be lenient when determining the guilt of the rebel army.

However, Jiang Chen did not adopt his suggestion.

The ministers wondered if Lu Xiao felt he had left a bad impression on His Majesty and wanted to change His Majesty's impression with one or two small matters.

While they were thinking, they heard Lu Xiao say loudly, "Your Majesty, I wonder if you have seen the memorial I submitted yesterday?"

The ministers were surprised to hear this.

Generally speaking, after a memorial was reviewed by Jiang Chen, it would be returned to the minister, and then the minister would act according to Jiang Chen's instructions.

Because of Jiang Chen's diligence, yesterday's memorials had already been returned by yesterday evening.

But Lu Xiao asked if His Majesty had seen it, which meant he had not received the memorial.

This was strange.

The ministers were very puzzled, because even memorials of greeting would be returned after His Majesty's reply.

Could it be that Lu Xiao's memorial was lost?

Many ministers speculated.

Jiang Chen looked at Lu Xiao and said faintly, "I have seen it."

The ministers immediately looked at Jiang Chen in surprise.

They had thought the memorial was lost, but they didn't expect that it wasn't.

But at the same time, they were also a little strange.

What exactly did Lu Xiao write in the memorial that His Majesty didn't return it to Lu Xiao?

Lu Xiao then asked, "I wonder what Your Majesty's opinion is on what this old minister has presented?"

Jiang Chen didn't answer directly, but said, "Feng Jin, tell him."

Feng Jin stepped forward and said, "Lord Lu, His Majesty ordered me to burn your memorial."

Whoa—

There was an uproar in the hall.

The memorial was burned?

Not to mention that this had never happened in the Great Wei Dynasty, it had never happened in any previous dynasty!

What exactly did Lu Xiao write that made His Majesty so unhappy?

Lu Xiao, however, didn't seem to know how much resentment this matter had caused in Jiang Chen. He said loudly, "Your Majesty, I believe that although Your Majesty is still in his prime, the matter of establishing a crown prince can no longer be delayed."

Whoa—

The court, which had just quieted down, became noisy again because of Lu Xiao's words, even louder than the uproar just now.

Everyone looked at Lu Xiao in shock.

Establish a crown prince?

Did Lu Xiao know what he was talking about?

Was he senile, or had he taken the wrong medicine?

After looking at Lu Xiao, the ministers quickly looked at Jiang Chen.

Sure enough, the ministers saw that Jiang Chen's face was extremely indifferent.

The ministers quickly shut their mouths, lowered their heads, and didn't dare to make a sound.

His Majesty doesn't even have any children yet, but you want His Majesty to establish a crown prince. Who do you want His Majesty to establish?

Wasn't this just asking for death?

The ministers complained in their hearts, while praying that this matter wouldn't affect them.

Although Zhao Liting kept his head down, the anger in his eyes was about to drown Lu Xiao directly.

As the Minister of Rites, Lu Xiao, the director of the Ministry of Rites, was directly under his jurisdiction. Now that Lu Xiao suddenly brought up this matter, if His Majesty suspected that he had instructed him, he would be finished!

Thinking of this, Zhao Liting braced himself and stepped forward, saying, "Your Majesty, I don't think this matter is urgent!"

"Your Majesty is in his prime, and our Great Wei is also thriving. I don't think there is any need to rush the matter of establishing a crown prince."

Zhao Liting emphasized it twice in a row, just wanting to completely clear himself of any connection with this matter in front of Jiang Chen.

Of course, Jiang Chen knew that this matter could not have been instructed by Zhao Liting.

Zhao Liting was able to become the Minister of Rites because he had personally promoted him.

Moreover, Lu Xiao, the director of the Ministry of Rites, had been in that position since Wen Fengli was the Minister of Rites.

According to Jiang Chen's judgment, either Lu Xiao was reminding him out of righteousness, or he was instructed by someone else.

"What Minister Zhao said is very much in line with my heart."

Jiang Chen glanced at Lu Xiao faintly, "Lu Xiao, there is no need to mention this matter again."

"Dismiss the court!"

Back in the Hall of Diligent Governance, Jiang Chen summoned Jing Yue.

"Your Majesty, what are your orders?" Jing Yue said respectfully.

"Go and investigate Lu Xiao and his relatives, and see if anything special has happened recently," Jiang Chen said.

"Yes!"

Watching Jing Yue leave, Jiang Chen's eyes were thoughtful.

After practicing the Qiankun Daoyin Technique (a form of Qigong), his physical fitness could now be described as excellent.

Without special circumstances, even in this era of scarce medical resources, Jiang Chen was very confident that he could live to eighty.

In other words, he could still be emperor for more than fifty years.

But speaking of which, he was at an age where he could have children even in later generations.

Jiang Chen nodded. Regardless of the reason Lu Xiao presented the memorial, he should have children and make those restless people give up.

Thinking of this, Jiang Chen stood up and walked towards the direction of the palace.

Seeing that Jiang Chen was leaving today without reviewing the memorials, Feng Jin was taken aback.

But when he saw Jiang Chen walking towards the palace, he suddenly understood.

It wasn't until noon that Jiang Chen returned to the Hall of Diligent Governance in high spirits, and after having lunch, he began to review the memorials.

At this time, Jing Yue's investigation results were already on the desk.

Jiang Chen opened it and took a look, and his brows furrowed slightly.

According to the investigation by the dark guards, Lu Xiao and his family had no abnormalities.

Could it be that Lu Xiao was really just acting out of righteousness?

Just as he was thinking absentmindedly, Jiang Chen saw Feng Jin walking in from the door with a happy smile.

Jiang Chen came back to his senses and said, "Feng Jin, what's making you so happy?"

Feng Jin knelt down quickly, somewhat terrified, and said, "Your Majesty, this old servant has disturbed Your Majesty, I deserve to die."

"Get up."

Jiang Chen smiled and waved his hand, "I was just asking casually, no need to be so restrained."

"Yes."