Chapter 1937: Conferment of the Title of Crown Prince! (1/2)

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

For the time being, it was hard to say if the Sage Emperor had really grown dissatisfied with Yang Zhao and wanted to remove him from his post as Chamberlain of Palace Revenues. But women were extremely sharp, particularly when it came to their partners. They could detect even the subtlest of changes.

If even Consort Taizhen felt that something was wrong, the character of this entire matter changed completely.

”Virtuous brother, you… I really can't hide anything from you!”

Yang Zhao was stunned. He had not expected Wang Chong to be so formidable that he could tell from just a few sentences that he had been sent by Consort Taizhen.

After getting an affirmative answer from Yang Zhao, Wang Chong slowly put down his tea cup, a grave expression on his face.

Whoosh!

As Yang Zhao stared in surprise, Wang Chong got up and began to slowly pace in the center of the hall, a look of deep contemplation on his face.

”Is that incident still going to happen?” Wang Chong muttered to himself, apparently deeply confused.

Wang Chong recalled that the Sage Emperor had reviewed the treasury in his last life, but everything had been different back then, with both the southwest and Talas having been lost.

In the various exaggerated rumors the people discussed regarding the Sage Emperor in that apocalyptic era, this was an extremely important incident.

According to the story, when he broke precedent and opened the treasury, he saw the vast sea of gold and silver before him and sentimentally sighed.

For the first time, he realized just how prosperous the Great Tang was, and from that moment, the Sage Emperor changed. He felt there was no need to continue aggressively expanding and began to devote himself to enjoyment and pleasure.

Although Wang Chong had not believed this story, many people in that era did. More importantly, what the Sage Emperor did after that incident really did match what the people said.

In the southwest, I defeated the combined army of Mengshe Zhao and Ü-Tsang, changing the fate of the empire. And while the work was left incomplete at the Battle of Talas, I ultimately managed to conquer Arabia. As for the slaughter of officials during the Rebellion of the Three Princes, I already prevented that from happening.

On the contrary, His Majesty has retaken the throne and continues to preside over the government. Everything has changed, so why is that incident still happening? Is it a coincidence, or is there some special connection?

Wang Chong's mind was whirring with thoughts.

”Virtuous brother, how is it? Have you thought of anything?” a voice interrupted.

Yang Zhao was getting restless in his sandalwood chair.

Wang Chong blinked and came back to his senses.

”There is no need for Big Brother to worry. Tell Her Majesty that His Majesty's favor for her has never waned, not in the past, not now, and not in the future. Her Majesty holds a special place in His Majesty's heart. His Majesty's visits have decreased because he is consumed by government affairs. He will naturally be visiting Her Majesty soon,” Wang Chong sternly said.

No matter how history had changed, or what was going on with the treasury incident, there was one thing Wang Chong was sure about. No matter what dimension or world, Consort Taizhen would always be the Sage Emperor's most beloved woman.

The Sage Emperor would never grow tired of Consort Taizhen, nor would there be any fading of affections with beauty. Everyone in the realm understood this. Consort Taizhen's fears were completely groundless.

”Is that true?”

Yang Zhao's eyes lit up in joy.

In truth, a campaign general like Wang Chong should have known nothing about affairs in the harem, and his words were hardly worth believing, but Yang Zhao had an almost blind belief in Wang Chong. After all, in the aftermath, everything Wang Chong had said and done had always proved to be correct.

This was true in military, economic, political, and even harem affairs. Wang Chong would always use his extremely sharp eyes to accurately pin down the essence of the matter and predict how it would develop.

In the Consort Taizhen Incident, when Consort Taizhen found her own chances of winning the approval of the ministers slim, the sixteen-year-old Wang Chong had immediately realized the Sage Emperor's resolve. He convinced King Song to change his mind into supporting Consort Taizhen, and in the end, Consort Taizhen got her desire and was enthroned in Yuzhen Palace as a consort.

Rumors on this matter had been spreading for some time.

Wang Chong had understood how the entire matter would develop, even understanding the Sage Emperor's mind. This was one of the important reasons Consort Taizhen had asked for his advice at this time.

”Virtuous brother, I believe in you! If that's what you say, it can't be wrong! In a little while, I'll report to Her Majesty so that she can rest easy.”

Yang Zhao stood, hardly able to contain his joy.

At this moment, he felt like a great weight had been lifted off his shoulders.

Although he didn't know what the future had in store, he knew that Wang Chong's words would be of great comfort to the consort.

At this moment, rapid footsteps began to approach. A few moments later, Zhang Que rushed in and got down on one knee.

”Your Highness, we've just received word that His Majesty has just proclaimed a decree conferring the title of Crown Prince on Fifth Prince Li Heng!”

Bang!

Wang Chong and Yang Zhao both shuddered in shock and turned their heads.

”What?!”