Inside and outside of Shi'en Hall, everything quieted down as everyone looked at the dragon-patterned red robe inside the hall, holding their breath.
Nowadays, Prince Fu replaced Emperor Ning in the spring sacrifice at the Mountain and River Altar, and was also ordered to supervise the summer taxes and autumn grains in Southern Zhili, just one step away from the position of Crown Prince, needing only the command of the Capital Camp's military power and the title of Crown Prince.
If one were to speak of a backing, in this vast Jiangnan, there is no more significant backing than Prince Fu.
There were people in the alleys speculating that this time, His Majesty sending Prince Fu on a southern tour was to give the great families of Jiangnan a chance to stand by Prince Fu's side, and also to let Prince Fu see clearly who was a friend and who was an enemy.
Xu Chongde was not the first to turn to Prince Fu, nor would he be the last.
