Chapter 59: Chapter 59

Feng Qingyang pretended to be concerned and said, "Is the Crown Prince in a bad mood? Why don’t you take a break from court and rest for a while? The autumn hunt is approaching; you can vent then."

He knew well that after Feng Qiwu succumbed to his fits of fury, he needed to see blood to calm down.

Every year’s autumn hunt invariably became Feng Qiwu’s showcase.

The prey he killed outnumbered everyone’s combined.

Moreover, he didn’t use a bow and arrow but fought and killed with his bare hands.

Only then could he vent the long-accumulated irritation in his heart.

Upon hearing Feng Qingyang’s words, Feng Qiwu impassively responded, "Very well. I shall attend court after the autumn hunt then, and I take my leave!"

Saying this, he turned and strode out of Jinluan Hall, quite insolent indeed.

Once he left, the ministers he had rebuked immediately stood up to complain.

"Majesty, the Crown Prince is disrespectful and unrestrained. I believe he should be properly disciplined, or future troubles will surely plague Da Qin should it fall into his hands."

"Lord Li speaks aptly. Majesty, I admit that the Crown Prince was once wise and courageous, but now... if he continues this way, how will he bear the burden of Da Qin in the future!"

"Moreover, did you notice how he left just now without even performing the rite of departure? Does he care for Your Majesty?"

As he listened to the ministers’ complaints and dissatisfaction with Feng Qiwu, Feng Qingyang displayed a solemn face, while inwardly he was secretly delighted.

See this, the realm of Da Qin ultimately belongs to me!

With just a slight maneuver, he made the Crown Prince lose favor and be despised by all.

No matter how brave and brilliant the Crown Prince was before, what of it?

Do not forget, Feng Qingyang himself was the ultimate victor in the previous imperial power struggle!

The Crown Prince wants to surpass him already, but he’s still far off.

Yet, unexpectedly, Feng Qiwu’s cold voice suddenly echoed at the gate of the hall, "I didn’t realize, esteemed ministers, you harbored such significant opinions against me?"

"Since the Crown Prince is so unpopular, perhaps I should petition to remove myself as Crown Prince. What do you think, Father?"

Instantly, all expressions inside Jinluan Hall froze.

No one expected Feng Qiwu, who had already left, would sneak back in such a conniving manner!

Feng Qingyang immediately darkened his expression, "Nonsense, no one petitions to remove oneself as Crown Prince! I forbid it!"

Saying this, he cast a grim look at the ministers present, "Anyone daring to malign the Crown Prince shall have their stipend docked for a year!"

Then he gentled his demeanor towards Feng Qiwu, "Crown Prince, are you satisfied with this resolution?"

Upon hearing this, Feng Qiwu, with an indifferent and aloof expression, replied, "Whatever, as I am a mere titular Crown Prince; how many truly submit to me as Crown Prince, anyway?"

Feng Qingyang quickly retorted, "They dare!? You are the Crown Prince appointed by me!"

Internally, he was even more pleased.

This was precisely the effect he desired!

But Feng Qingyang did not expect Feng Qiwu would seriously nod at his words, "Father is indeed right! Though some cannot stand me as Crown Prince... as long as you support me, they must endure and bear it!"

Saying this, his Phoenix Eyes contemptuously scanned the ministers within the hall.

"I relish you disliking me yet unable to remove me! Did you hear what Father said? As long as Father remains a day, my position as Crown Prince... shall remain steadfast!"

After speaking, under Feng Qingyang’s slightly stiff expression, he saluted, "The Crown Prince takes his leave!" ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ novel⸺fire.net

This time, he directly left Jinluan Hall.

Not until a guard reported that Feng Qiwu had indeed departed did everyone secretly sigh in relief.

And Feng Qingyang mused with a solemn expression: It seems he has been utilized by the Crown Prince?

Nevertheless, regardless, Feng Qiwu must remain as Crown Prince for now.

Otherwise, the troubles brewing would not be few.

As Feng Qiwu left the Imperial Palace, he happened upon Xia Ziyang patrolling the palace.

Upon seeing him, Feng Qiwu merely cast a cold indifferent glance, as if unfamiliar with him.

Immediately, Xia Ziyang respectfully saluted, "Minister greets His Highness the Crown Prince."

Feng Qiwu ignored him and walked straight past.

Seeing this, several loyal subordinates of Xia Ziyang showed displeasure once Feng Qiwu left.

"Commander, the Crown Prince is overly arrogant!"

"Indeed, you are the commander of fifty thousand Golden Scale Guards, yet he dares disregard you!"

Hearing this, Xia Ziyang merely glanced at the distant figure of Feng Qiwu and coldly replied, "Enough, dare disparage the Crown Prince, you must have a death wish! Have you forgotten how those hundreds of brothers perished?"

As he spoke, they immediately fell silent, with expressions of fear.

"Commander warns well; we spoke too rashly!"

Luckily, this was among our own.

Otherwise, if the Crown Prince caught wind, even without any justification, he could have them killed effortlessly!

Indeed, Commander Xia acts cautiously.

After departing the Imperial Palace, Feng Qiwu did not return directly to the Eastern Palace; he instead went to the Imperial Hospital.

Upon Feng Qiwu’s sudden arrival, the Imperial Physicians and apprentices nervously halted their tasks to kneel and pay homage.

"Minister greets His Highness the Crown Prince!"

"Where is Doctor Ming?" Feng Qiwu sternly inquired.

"Reporting to His Highness, Doctor Ming is currently lecturing at the Medical Vocational School." An old-looking physician cautiously replied.

"Have him return to me immediately." Feng Qiwu commanded coldly.

On hearing this, everyone instinctively felt a chill.

Has Doctor Ming inadvertently provoked the Crown Prince? Why would he personally come to settle scores?

Instantly, everyone grew increasingly uneasy.

Internally, they were apprehensive for Doctor Ming.

"Yes, Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

Soon, a quick-footed apprentice ran off to summon Doctor Ming from the Medical Vocational School.

While teaching, Doctor Ming, upon learning of Feng Qiwu’s sudden search, couldn’t help but feel anxious.

A soon-to-retire old man, he hadn’t even encountered the Crown Prince recently; logically, he couldn’t have provoked him, could he?