Chapter 931 - Chapter 931: Appointing Zhou Zhuo as the Crown Prince
Chapter 931: Appointing Zhou Zhuo as the Crown Prince
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The mental attack was very simple and crude. It defeated the other party by attacking their divine sense.
However, she released a lot of mental strength but could not sense anything.
Su Xiaoling’s face was a little pale because there was only one possibility. Zhou Zhi was far stronger than she had imagined.
She refused to give up just like that. She could only continuously release her mental strength until her own mental strength was exhausted.
Zhou Heng had the same thought.
However, the golden barrier he controlled stopped after shrinking to a certain extent. He felt Zhou Zhi resisting.
Like Su Xiaoling, he used all his strength, but he still watched as his golden shield gradually bulged and was pierced by something sharp.
The thorns surged like a tide and covered the golden barrier in an overwhelming manner. Gold countered wood, and the thorns quickly withered. However, more thorns continued to cover them, layer after layer, endlessly expanding.
The gold was no longer visible, only thorns growing, withering and growing again.
Zhou Heng and Su Xiaoling’s faces gradually turned pale, and beads of sweat rolled down their cheeks.
Zhou Zhi stood between the thorns. His expression did not change. He just watched as Zhou Heng and Su Xiaoling were exhausted in the end and could no longer release their special abilities. He said softly, “I won.”
Su Xiaoling and Zhou Heng sat against each other. Their faces were terrifyingly pale, but they both understood that they had tried their best.
“I will nurture Zhou Zhuo very well and protect the Su family for a hundred years. Every year, in June and at the end of the year, Zhou Zhuo will return to your side to accompany you. For 15 days at a time.”
Zhou Zhi said. Green vines grew around his body and green fruits were sent to Zhou Heng and Su Xiaoling. With the abundance of spiritual energy, Zhou Heng and Su Xiaoling quickly recovered.
In this battle, there were no flashes of swords. As soon as they fought, the difference in strength was obvious.
They were exhausted, but Zhou Zhi still hadn’t changed. Where did his abilities end?
Zhou Zhi only wanted to nurture the Crown Prince. After winning, he prepared to take Zhou Zhuo away.
Su Xiaoling looked at Zhou Zhi and asked, “It I miss Zhuo’er, can I visit him?”
They could only see each other for a month a year.
Zhou Zhi nodded. “Yes.”
Su Xiaoling was relieved. She said to Zhou Heng, “Brother Heng, I won’t go over.”
She was afraid that if she saw it, she would be reluctant to let go.
Zhou Heng’s heart ached too. He nodded.
Zhou Zhi’s expression was normal. After picking Zhou Zhuo up, Zhou Heng was worried that he would not carry him well. However, when Zhou Zhi took him, he could not find any fault with Zhou Zhi carrying the child.
Zhou Heng looked at the awake child and saw how obedient he was. Zhou Heng’s heart tightened and he said, “Zhuo’er is still young. Why don’t we wait until he’s a year old before picking him up? He’s just a baby now and doesn’t know anything.”
Zhou Zhi looked at Zhou Heng and said calmly, “It’s getting late. I’ll go back now.”
As soon as he covered it with his cloak, Zhou Heng could no longer see the child.
Zhou Zhi turned around and left. Zhou Heng hurriedly followed. If only the child had cried.
However, all the way to the outside of the school, the child stayed extremely quiet in Zhou Zhi’s arms and did not cry.
Zhou Zhi entered the carriage and the carriage quickly disappeared from Zhou Heng’s sight. He only returned in disappointment when he could no longer see it.
Zhou Zhi raised Zhou Zhi, and soon everyone knew.
Zhou Zhi made Zhou Zhuo the Crown Prince on the tenth day of the new year.
The ministers were in an uproar, discussing and arguing endlessly.
However, the person at the head of the table was terrifyingly calm. He did not say a word or stop them from arguing.
Political differences were divided into many factions.
There was also the minister’s bold question. Was the Wisdom King in poor health?
Zhou Zhi did not answer either and let them argue.
Arguing was not an easy thing. When their mouths were dry and their voices were hoarse, the arguing gradually disappeared. The hall was so quiet that even a pin drop could be heard. Only then did the courtiers realize that something was wrong.
Zhou Zhi looked up at the ministers below and said coldly, “Everyone, are you done? Then I’ll say a few words.”
“Minister Liu is right about the Crown Prince. I’m not in good health and can’t have children. I’m sure all of you have heard about the poison in my body a few years ago. Prince Heng is my brother, so it’s reasonable for me to raise his son as the Crown Prince. Why are you talking so much? Isn’t Prince Heng’s son qualified?”
Zhou Zhi calmly explained that he could not have children and ended countless arguments and doubts.
This made the ministers speechless.
Prince Heng’s children were undoubtedly the best candidates. If he did not choose Prince Heng, could he choose the children of the princes who had failed to fight for the throne?
They didn’t dare say that.
“I’ve also made the matter of the Crown Prince clear. Then let’s talk about the consort selection. All my beloved ministers must want to know.”
Zhou Zhi said calmly.
The ministers below immediately perked up.
Even if the emperor could not have children, if their daughters could be his imperial concubine, it would be beneficial to the family clan.
Immediately, a minister went forward and knelt down. He said excitedly, “Don’t worry, emperor. I will definitely choose someone you’re satisfied with.”
Election of the consort was something that had not happened in many years. Everyone had daughters who were at the right age.
In the past, the main official of the selection of concubines had always been the Ministry of Rites. Now was a good time for them to make contributions. They naturally could not miss such a good opportunity.
Zhou Zhi sighed. “Then I’m afraid I won’t have the chance to enjoy it either.”
The ministers were quiet and sighed. They felt a chill in their hearts and their hair stood on end.
Since ancient times, who would say they were impotent? As a man, even if he was impotent, he would never dare to admit it. That was his dignity.
However, as the emperor, Zhou Zhi actually said such words.
“I’m not in good health and can no longer be intimate with women. There are thousands of good women in the world, and they should be matched with a good person. Now that I’m the emperor, I should fulfill my good fate and only wish for the world to be stable.
Zhou Zhi explained calmly before his gaze landed on the ministers.
Before the ministers could recover from the news that he admitted that he was impotent, he had already begun to matchmake.
“Minister Zhang, I heard that you have a daughter in your family. She’s 18 years old and in her prime, and the Qin family has a son who’s 20 years old. He’s at the right age. I’ll arrange a marriage for your family today. I hope your families can form a good match.”
“Lord Xu, I heard…
Zhou Zhi had bestowed six pairs of marriages in a row. He finished speaking with a smile and waited to be thanked. He said reluctantly, “Dear ministers, don’t worry. I will definitely care more about you.”
The families who had been bestowed by him were dumbfounded. Although they were peaceful on the surface, they had grudges in private. However, since they had been bestowed with a marriage, they could not avoid it.
Zhou Zhi was the emperor, and they had no choice but to thank him. Now, who had the time to worry about the emperor? They could not even clear up the mess in their own families.
Those who were not bestowed with a marriage were all silent in fear and did not dare to say anything else. A marriage bestowed by the emperor was originally a supreme honor, but now, it had become a terrifying thing.
After this, many ministers were afraid and no longer had the time to do anything else. They did not care about the emperor’s harem at all. They were only worried that such a terrifying marriage would befall them..