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Chapter 419
Chapter 419
The Crown Prince commanded silence from the gathered ministers.
Though these were words that could hardly be expected from someone of his high status, many immediately ceased their protests.
Not everyone, though.
A group of scholars from the Hanlimwon gathered near the crimson carpet that stretched across the Great Hall.
One of the elderly officials, who had been silent until now, spoke up, as if ignoring the Crown Prince’s words.
“Please, Your Highness, reconsider.”
This was the voice of a veteran official, one of the high-ranking cabinet members who held a position close to that of the Prime Minister.
“We are in a time of famine, when the state is in turmoil, and the people's hearts must be considered. We, the followers of the Taoist traditions like Wudang and Mount Hua, have always emphasized the importance of such teachings. As Your Highness knows, it has not been an easy task for the scholars, yet there are times when the greater good must take precedence.”
“So?”
“Your Highness, as the heir to the throne, you must look to the present rather than the future. You should not seek to take the Emperor’s authority.”
“That’s crossing the line, Minister. I’ve never once claimed the throne for myself. I’ve lived my life as such,” the Crown Prince replied sharply.
“If you seal this letter again, we shall pretend as though you have never privately read the Emperor's personal letters.”
“You have a talent for blowing things out of proportion. Your view of Ma Gwang-ik is much the same. Do you think if Ma Gwang-ik hadn't stormed out before the Crown Prince, Beijing’s marketplace would have been left standing?” The Crown Prince countered.
“Ma Gwang-ik’s promotion to purple robes should be in accordance with the people's will... Please, reconsider.”
The Crown Prince sneered as he spoke, his words almost a mockery. “The people’s will? You all are too stubborn. Do you even know where these letters are coming from?”
“It’s the Emperor’s personal letter,” the elderly official replied quietly. “We will hear no other voices on this matter.”
A subtle wave of energy emanated from the ears of the scholars and cabinet members.
They had deliberately focused their internal energy to block out all distractions, creating a silence around them.
This was a world where martial arts thrived. Even the children of noble families in Beijing had mastered at least basic internal techniques.
It was the same even for scholars. They were skilled not only in archery but also in internal martial arts.
“This is troublesome. It’s only a matter of time.” The Crown Prince muttered to himself, reclining back in his chair.
He understood why they were taking such a hard stance. It was because of an event long past.
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