The Whole Dynasty Spoils the Tyrant's Beloved Youngest Daughter-Chapter 400: If Only You Were a Man

Chapter 400: Chapter 400: If Only You Were a Man
After finishing the meal, Jun Ning shared her thoughts with Emperor Yongning.
She simply suggested making public the deeds of the Bei Xia Crown Prince, both his misdeeds against East Chu and his illustrious achievements for Bei Xia. Do not treat it as an Imperial Family secret, hiding it and choking on it.
In this way, both the citizens of East Chu and Bei Xia will have a scale in their hearts.
Regarding the actions of the Bei Xia Crown Prince over the years, whether right or wrong, everyone will have an understanding.
Undoubtedly, the deeds of the Bei Xia Crown Prince will incite anger among the people of East Chu. But, he will also garner support from the Bei Xia people.
If the Bei Xia emperor continues to ignore the Bei Xia Crown Prince and pretends not to see what he has done to avoid losses for Bei Xia, then it would be excessive and would lead to public resentment.
Those who serve the nation should not be allowed to die in the cold wind and snow.
It’s a simple truth.
The people always admire and believe in such faith.
If those in power ignore the people who serve the nation, even abandon such people, it would lead to rebellion.
I believe under the immense pressure from the populace, the Bei Xia emperor would acknowledge the Crown Prince who achieved such notable military success for them, and willingly exchange seven city seals to bring their hero back home.
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As expected, a month after Emperor Yongning managed to spread the deeds of the Bei Xia Crown Prince, the Bei Xia envoy came bearing the seals of seven cities to exchange for their hero.
Possessing a city seal means having actual control over a city.
Offering the seals of seven cities together means East Chu is about to gain full control of those cities.
Looking at the seven city seals on the table before him, Emperor Yongning is in high spirits. While entertaining the envoy, he strokes his white beard, his posture much straighter than usual.
The envoy came in downheartedly, at the exquisitely arranged welcoming banquet, hardly had the appetite to eat a few bites, just snacked haphazardly, uttered some polite platitudes, and after successfully retrieving their Crown Prince, spent a few brief days in East Chu before leaving dejectedly with their Crown Prince.
After this event, the position of the Bei Xia Crown Prince is secured, and all nations are aware of his existence. However, whether he will have a good life as the Crown Prince upon returning remains uncertain.
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As a result, East Chu gained several more years of peace.
But Emperor Yongning knows that this peace is temporary, and one day, the long-standing animosities between East Chu and Bei Xia will inevitably erupt.
By then, when war breaks out, it would surely be a fight to the death.
Before that, he cannot let his frail, struggling physique remain on the throne without taking action.
He must abdicate and pass the throne to someone more capable and bold, to lead East Chu to new heights, ready for the war that will one day arrive.
Unfortunately, out of his seventeen sons, the two most outstanding, one is dead and the other is not truly his son, totally unreliable.
Of the remaining fifteen sons, five princes died young; now he has only ten sons left.
Among these ten sons, several just aimlessly get by without any aspirations.
To suddenly select one capable of assuming great responsibility from among them is indeed difficult!
Emperor Yongning no longer worries about securing seven city seals; he began to ponder the selection of the new Crown Prince.
Indeed, as long as a person lives, there are no good days. There will always be worries, anxieties, pain, and distress over various matters...
One day, while Jun Ning was accompanying Emperor Yongning for a meal, Emperor Yongning looked at Jun Ning and shook his head, saying, "Dear child, if only you were a man..."
Jun Ning could find medicine to prolong life and alleviate pain for the Empress Dowager, help in resolving the strife over Sairu City, pacify the Barbarian Tribe, also found the noblewoman of the Beast Taming Clan to avoid a disastrous battle, offered him many good suggestions...
Emperor Yongning knows how clever his troublesome girl is, despite her not having studied well over the years, her mind works incredibly fast and she’s astoundingly wise.
If he had observed her honing her skills for some years and growing, she could undoubtedly become a great ruler.
But alas...
She is female.
Being female closes off many possibilities for her.
"Ah Ning... Father once desperately wished for a daughter. After finally having one, he felt fulfilled within. Yet now he desperately wishes you were a man..."
Jun Ning understands the implications behind Emperor Yongning’s words and sighs deeply, "Father, regardless of the time, whether Ah Ning is male or female, your kingdom and its people, your child will take good care of them..."
"No..." Emperor Yongning said, "Regardless of personal interest or justice. Ah Ning, Father hopes you can become Father’s successor..."
Jun Ning shook her head, "That won’t do, it will incite public wrath."
"You needn’t worry about these. Use your strength to earn everyone’s trust..." Emperor Yongning said, and immediately called Xiao Lizi to draft an edict.
From tomorrow, Jun Ning could attend court, participate in state affairs, and enjoy all the rights possessed by the other princes, including the right to succeed the throne.
A woman succeeding the throne?
It’s something that has never happened before!
This act truly goes against the worldwide norms.
It would lead to public resentment and inevitably earn Emperor Yongning a reputation for being ineffective and muddled.
Jun Ning wanted to refuse, but whenever she saw the hopeful gaze in Emperor Yongning’s eyes, she couldn’t bear it.
"Father, your child will not disappoint you..."
Physical constraints confirmed Jun Ning couldn’t become the future Crown Prince or fulfill Emperor Yongning’s dreams.
But she could temporarily reassure Emperor Yongning and prevent him from becoming unable to stand up straight due to worrying about endless issues.
She would strive to gain recognition from everyone and also work hard to be the person supporting the future Crown Prince, assisting the future Prince to ease Emperor Yongning’s concerns.
Moreover, it’s not the case that there are no female officials or ministers in the world.
If she cannot be a female ruler, she could still take these roles.
However, Jun Ning’s plans are unknown to the ministers and the people. They just knew that Emperor Yongning, in his diminishing capacity, broke the ancestral rules, allowing a woman to step onto the court, appearing to hand the kingdom over to his only cherished daughter.
Indeed, the older he gets, the more he seems to regress to confusion.
The court and public criticism was widespread, naturally, Emperor Yongning would not explain anything. The correctness of his decision today will be known in the future. Engaging in verbal sparring now is meaningless.
Enduring various criticisms, Jun Ning stepped onto the court wearing men’s clothing, without the intention to explain.
However, on the first day in court, the Right Prime Minister clashed with her, setting a big obstacle before her.
And what kind of obstacle was that?