"Your Majesty, I have an objection," said Vice Minister Bian Shengrong of the Ministry of Rites. How could he watch as the position of Crown Prince slipped away from the Eldest Prince?
He couldn't wait to jump out, for now was not the time to hide anything. They've already torn their faces, so why bother with politeness now?
The Emperor glanced at Bian Shengrong, "What objection does Bian Aiqing have?"
The Second Prince and his followers were previously a bit dazed, but when Bian Shengrong voiced his objection, they all snapped back to attention.
The Second Prince truly hadn't expected his father to appoint him as Crown Prince, given his father's distinctly different attitudes toward him and his elder brother.
He recalled how yesterday, his mother had comforted him, saying that his chances of becoming Crown Prince were great. He originally thought his mother was only trying to ease his disappointment.
