Meng Nan said with a light smile: Im just curious. Looking at todays event, Prince Xiao already has a lot of followers in the court and holds the military power. The other princes simply cant compare with him. In this case, why he is still not being crown as the crown prince? Making the other princes worry.

Meng Yuande sighed and said, People in the whole world say that the emperor loves Imperial Consort Chun, which is why she became the empress. And its only natural for Prince Xiao to be the crown prince. In fact, there is only Prince Jin in the emperors heart. Otherwise, with Prince Xiaos current status and power, why doesnt the emperor push the boat in the sea and make him the crown prince?

Meng Nan was puzzled: Since the emperor deeply loves Prince Jin, why did he send him out of the palace? Why did he let him join the battlefield at such a young age? And in the end, he ended up like that!

Meng Yuande sighed again: You don't understand, the emperor has a good intention. He sent Prince Jin away from the palace for him to avoid the bloody and brutal battle in the imperial court. At the same time, for him to learn self-defense so that he could stand against his brothers assassination attempt. He sent him to the battlefield so that he could acquire skills and have his own force and power.

Prince Jin has done a good job. For 7 years, he has made great achievements on the western battlefield. His three armed forces were invincible. Although the emperor doesnt say a good word, every time Prince Jins achievements were mentions, his eyes cant hide the joy and pride he felt. So isnt it still clear where his heart lies?

Its just a pity, its a pity that Meng Yuandes tone was full of regret. He knew his fathers intentions. He knew he wanted to help Prince Jin. And this was not something his fathers wish, but also the emperor.

Its just a pity, heaven doesnt let them get their way.

Meng Nan continued to ask questions: Although that is true, Prince Jin has disappeared. Right now, the most suitable candidate among the princes is probably only Prince Xiao. Even we can see it clearly, so how can the emperor not see it? Why doesnt the emperor make Prince Xiao the crown prince?

After a while, Meng Yuande said with a low voice: I shouldnt have been saying this originally, but now that you returned to the capital, and the future of Meng Family will be in your hands. I should make you understand some things.

You know that your grandfather and the emperors relationships are not simply as ordinary monarchs and ministers, but he is also the emperors teacher. They dont keep secrets between each other. Your grandfather also mentioned this to me.

Meng Yuande suddenly lowered his voice: Although the emperor sealed the Imperial Consort Chun as the empress, he only kept Prince Xiao as a prince, because the emperor still believes that one day, Prince Jin will come back. The emperor always wanted Prince Jin to be the crown prince.

Meng Nans face slightly changed: So you mean, Prince Jin is probably still alive?

Meng Yuande shook his head: Its hard to say, Prince Jins disappearance is very strange. Its hard to say whether he is still alive or not. However, if he is still alive, why he hasnt appeared in these 3 years? Im afraid he cant come back.

This was also the reason why he decided to get close to Prince Xiao. Since Prince Jin cannot come back, then Prince Xiao will be the crown prince sooner or later. Even if the emperor will not give him the title around this time, it will not hinder his great career.

Hu Fengs face constantly appearing in Meng Nans mind. Is there any connection between Hu Feng and Prince Xiao?

Huangtuo Village was located in the northwest, it was a hundred miles away in the border, was it all just a coincidence?

You are a bit abnormal today, is there something you are hiding from me? Meng Yuande suddenly opened his eyes and stared at Meng Nan.

Meng Nan laughed and said: Can I hide anything from you, arent you clear about my every move?

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