Chapter 1930: No Opinion Chapter 1930: No Opinion Editor: Henyee Translations Sending soone to Anze Province to clarify matters seed like the logical solution for the Crown Prince.
However, such a move was fraught with risk.
It was a taboo for princes to personally involve themselves in contacting local officials or ddling in regional affairs.
Discovery of such clandestine actions could spell trouble.
Nevertheless, this didn’t imply a lack of surveillance.
The princes maintained a network of spies, but Anze Province posed a unique challenge.
Shao Yunduan’s prominence there had drawn considerable attention, with even the princes awaiting the Crown Prince’s response, anticipating any investigative asures.
The Crown Prince couldn’t assure the stealth of his covert operatives amidst the watchful eyes covertly observing the province.
Upon the Crown Prince’s decision, his advisors breathed a collective sigh of relief, lauding his astuteness.
Crown Princes held a distinct position from other princes.
With careful governance and avoidance of missteps, their status remained steadfast.
Their primary concern was ensuring the Crown Prince’s stability, thwarting any opportunity for rival princes to undermine him.
Amidst the turmoil, the Crown Prince clung to the belief that perseverance would eventually yield clarity and success.
Indeed, many of his advisors harbored reservations about Shao Yunduan’s thods, perceiving them as needlessly provocative.
The Crown Prince, akin to precious porcelain, stood in stark contrast to the clay pots represented by rival princes.
Engaging in direct confrontation would only disadvantage him.
“Why bother?” They reasoned.
Through patience and magnanimity, he could cultivate a reputation of benevolence and generosity.
Yet, so envious advisors feared the Crown Prince might rescind his decision, engaging in clandestine discussions to sway him.
Even the Princess Consort, privy to the machinations of court gossip, urged caution.
She lanted the derogatory remarks circulating about the Crown Prince’s reliance on Lord Shao’s achievents and the perceived need to entreat his return before confirmation from Anze Province.
Her indignation was palpable: “How dare they!
Since when does the Crown Prince need to supplicate a courtier?
I find their words intolerable…” Upon hearing her report, the Crown Prince’s discomfort was evident, his cheeks flushing with embarrassnt.
Though he could deceive others, he couldn’t deceive himself.
Regret gnawed at him for letting Shao Yunduan slip away.
Indeed, it was undeniable that there were no notable accomplishnts or comndable deeds to earn his father’s praise.
Occasionally, the Crown Prince found himself pondering the hypothetical scenario where Shao Yunduan remained by his side.
The conclusion was invariably bleak – had Shao Yunduan not departed, circumstances would have unfolded differently.
Such musings remained confined within the Crown Prince’s heart; he would never vocalize them.
Yet, the rumor echoing his inner turmoil struck a raw nerve, fueling his anger and frustration.
Consequently, summoning Shao Yunduan back to the capital was out of the question.
To do so would inadvertently validate the rumors circulating about his reliance on Shao Yunduan.
Observing the Crown Prince’s inaction, the Fourth Prince, initially prepared for resistance, found his hopes unexpectedly realized.
The province would be spared from further upheaval.
However, this perceived acquiescence only served to deepen their disdain for the Crown Prince.
They deed him lacking in courage and conviction.
How could soone so indecisive and timid be fit to lead the realm?
Even the Emperor, anticipating a different course of action, was taken aback by the Crown Prince’s passivity, expecting him to request Shao Yunduan’s return to the capital.
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