Chapter 2425: Crying

Shao Yunduan replied, “Because I hold this position.”

“You? Who do you think you are?” the Princess Consort demanded.

Shao Yunduan sighed. “Princess Consort Fu, you are of high status. Why make a spectacle of yourself? I owe nothing to the late Crown Prince. When my Empress was nearly killed and received no justice, I knew it was time to leave the capital.”

“Once I left, whatever happened here was no longer my concern.”

“You may not know the details, but the entire world does. If you’re curious, you can ask around.”

“Everything I’ve achieved today, I’ve earned. Princess Consort Fu, don’t be so naïve.”

“You should understand that no matter who claims the world, you have no chance of winning.”

Both of you are simply players on a stage—one under house arrest, the other suppressed by the Fourth Prince. Do you really think you can turn the tables?

It’s something you wouldn’t even dare to dream about!

Shao Yunduan’s words were direct and clear, leaving no room for doubt. All the courtiers, whether loyal to him or with their own agendas, were convinced.

His words were indeed accurate.

The previous Crown Prince had distanced himself from Shao Yunduan, sending him away in disappointment. Furthermore, he had disregarded his obligations to his subjects, tacitly allowing Shao Yunduan to be sent to the remote and dangerous Anze Province. It was clear who had truly betrayed whom.

At the time, many ministers were shocked by this turn of events. They hadn’t expected the Crown Prince, known for his benevolence and virtue, to treat his loyal servant so harshly.

Had Shao Yunduan not been exceptionally capable, he would never have escaped Anze Province, let alone achieved his current position.

As for the Princess Consort, with the ascension of the three princes, she was now nothing more than a stage prisoner, left with nothing but the blood relatives of the late Crown Prince. With a child who had never been educated and knew little, how could she possibly contend with others?

It was clear that she was in no position to claim the throne.

The Princess Consort, however, refused to accept this reality. She screamed in frustration, “You’re just making excuses! You were a subject of the Crown Prince, and he helped you, so you should have remained loyal! If the King demands the death of a minister, the minister must comply! What right do you have to rebel? What right do you have to be dissatisfied with the Crown Prince and seize the throne that rightfully belonged to him?”

“How will you face the Crown Prince after you die?”

Shao Yunduan had no intention of continuing the argument. The Princess Consort was clearly a troublemaker, and engaging further with her would be both disgraceful and futile.

He had made his position clear and stated everything that needed to be said. There was no need for him to get personally involved any further.

Shao Yunduan glanced at Zhang Wenshu.

Zhang Wenshu understood the cue and addressed the Princess Consort. “Princess Consort Fu, you’re simply being ridiculous. This land belongs to those who can claim it, and no one is entitled to it by birthright. You keep insisting this is the land of the previous Crown Prince, but who have you consulted from the previous dynasty?”

Jia Heming added, “Indeed! Princess Consort Fu, be mindful of your words. This is the court, and unreasonable and shameless behavior will not be tolerated.”

As soon as the two spoke, others joined in.

“Princess Consort Fu, if you believe so strongly in your claims, why don’t you seek the support of the Fourth Prince, Second Prince, or Third Prince? They hold significant power!”

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