"In handling this matter, the Crown Prince ignored the consequences, only knowing how to cover up his mistakes, and is truly unworthy of being the Crown Prince of Great Zhou. I have decided to depose the Crown Prince."
The ministers all agreed, having no objections.
This way, it could pacify those resentful commoners.
Jing Yunzhou's face had already lost its color. Was Father Emperor really so merciless? From today on, as the deposed Crown Prince, he feared he would be reviled by all.
"As for Prince Ling, he framed the loyal subjects of Great Zhou, colluded with spies from Chen Country, and attempted to disrupt our Great Zhou. He is to be executed. Before execution, he shall be paraded through the streets for three days."
The ministers agreed, thus transferring the people's ire onto Prince Ling, which in turn reduced a major problem to a minor one.
Even if they internally despised the Emperor, they all pretended ignorance, voicing their praises for the Emperor's wisdom.
