Father, I really don’t want to be the emperor

But after thinking about it, Ning Fan felt that Xiao Zhong was right.

He is just an idle prince, why should he marry his daughter to the dignified Marquis of Zhenyuan and Grand Sima, a dignified military commander with a large number of troops?

"What Marquis Zhenyuan said is absolutely true! But this matter will take some time."

When talking to someone like Xiao Chong, you have to be honest and honest, so Ning Fan didn't hesitate.

……

After returning from the Xiao family, Ning Fan felt a little anxious.

Seeing his beautiful wife right in front of him, if he couldn't be named a prince, he might not be able to pass the test of Xiao Zhong.

"Your Highness, your merits are enough to be crowned a prince!"

"Think about it, the forging and smelting technology you dedicated to the imperial court! The cement making technology, aren't these enough? There is also the five hundred thousand taels you raised before!"

When Ergou saw Ning Fan's sad face, he took the initiative to offer advice.

Ning Fan was originally worried, but when Ergou said this, he suddenly became less depressed.

"That's right! If a prince makes at least some outstanding achievements, he will be crowned a prince! I have done so much, there is no reason not to be crowned a prince!"

Ning Fan slapped his thigh and stood up directly.

At this time, Ning Fan had actually made a decision in his heart. Since his father wouldn't give it to him, he would go and get it.

For Xiao Lingxi’s sake, you must be thick-skinned!

Although the prince and the emperor have a father-son relationship, they cannot meet at any time.

According to regulations, the emperor only allowed interruptions at a few fixed times every day.

Ning Fan came to the Forbidden Palace according to the prescribed time and successfully met Li Chunan.

"Eunuch Li, could you please tell me, I want to see my father."

Ning Fan smiled politely at Li Chuan.

Li Chunan had not seen Ning Fan for some days, so he was not in a hurry to send a message at this time. Instead, he looked at Ning Fan cautiously and whispered: "Has Your Highness heard about the recent incident involving General Xiao Zhong?"

"Well, there was a near miss, and I was awarded the title of Marquis!"

Ning Fan whispered.

"Now it seems that perhaps His Majesty did not intend to punish Grand Sima at first! He asked the cabinet to discuss it because he wanted to see what the cabinet wanted..."

"His Royal Highness is looking for an opportunity to get close to Da Sima Duoduo. This is a person who can influence the court! In the future, it may be useful..."

Li Chunan didn't dare to say too much, but just mentioned it vaguely.

"I understand what Eunuch Li means."

Ning Fan whispered.

Li Chunan nodded towards Ning Fan, turned around and entered the main hall.

Not long after, the door of the hall opened and Li Chunan's voice came.

When Ning Fan heard that he was being called, he quickly walked in with small steps.

Every time he saw Emperor Tian'an, Ning Fan found that his father was a model worker.

He was either dealing with memorials or dealing with memorials. He seemed to have endless things to do every day, and he never had any free time.

"Fan'er, the blast furnace manufactured by the Ministry of Industry according to your drawings has been very successful, and the first batch of cement has fully met expectations."

Emperor Tian'an put down his imperial pen and looked unusually kind.

"Father, great blessings will reach the sky, and the prosperity of the country will be prosperous!"

Ning Fan had nothing to say and could only sing praises.

"Well, what brings you here?"

Emperor Tian'an looked at Ning Fan with a pair of eyes.

"Father, I miss my father a little after not seeing you for many days... I just came to see you."

Ning Fan planned to play the emotional card first.

Sure enough, Emperor Tian'an was caught off guard when he heard what Ning Fan said, and his eyes showed a bit of surprise.

The imperial family has always been indifferent to family affection.

Ning Fan's words made Emperor Tian'an a little uncomfortable.

"Father, I have something I want to ask my father to do."

When Ning Fan saw that the atmosphere was cold, he simply hardened his heart and spoke directly.

"Let me hear it."

Emperor Tian'an said calmly.

"Father, I want my father to make me a prince!"

Ning Fan said straightforwardly with a sudden change of heart.

Now it was Emperor Tian'an's turn to be surprised. Ning Fan had never been aggressive, but he didn't expect that he would take the initiative to ask for the title this time.

"Logically speaking, you have made many contributions to the court, so it is not an exaggeration to make you a prince!"

Emperor Tian'an's majestic voice came.

When Ning Fan heard what Emperor Tian'an said, he felt happy and felt that the matter was probably done.

Just as he was about to kowtow and thank him, he heard Emperor Tian'an continue: "But... your reputation is not very good due to your previous misdeeds! If I directly make you a prince, I'm afraid the other princes will be dissatisfied!"

The turn was a bit sharp, and Ning Fan's smile froze on his face.

While Ning Fan was thinking about how to convince Emperor Tian'an, Li Chunan walked in quickly from outside and placed a secret letter in front of Emperor Tian'an.

When Emperor Tian'an saw that it was an urgent and secret letter, his heart skipped a beat. He ignored Ning Fan and opened the envelope directly.

After carefully reading the contents of the letter, his face turned livid.

"Father, what happened?"

Ning Fan said with concern.

Emperor Tian'an did not respond directly to Ning Fan's question. Instead, he said, "Fan'er, you are willing to participate in state affairs. This is a good thing!"

"Let's do this. I will make you the Young Minister of Dali Temple and you will participate in court meetings from the day after tomorrow."

Emperor Tian'an waved his hand in a hurry and said, "You go back first, and then the imperial edict will be sent to your home."

Ning Fan got an official position for nothing, and he was the Shaoqing of Dali Temple, fourth rank. Although he was second in command, it was already a very good training position!

In Dakang, most princes will not participate in politics. Unless the emperor feels that it is necessary to train him, he will be given an actual position!

Only with identity can you participate in the court meeting!

In other words, from today on, Ning Fan is no longer an ordinary idle prince, but has an official position.

Of course, this is a false position and you don't have to actually go to work, but you can also interfere with some things in Dali Temple.

In short, it is an internship opportunity for some princes to participate in politics.

When Ning Fan arrived home, Li Chunan brought the eunuch to formally convey the decree. He also brought a set of court uniforms and the corresponding seal documents and so on.

Ning Fan went to Dali Temple with official documents to report, and he was considered a formal official.

"Your Highness, a fourth-grade official, not bad!"

Ergou looked at Ning Fan's seal with greed on his face.

Ning Fan fell into thinking, trying to figure out Emperor Tian'an's thoughts.

Prince Ning Qing is the true crown prince and the fourth prince Ning Xiao. He serves as the captain and supervisor of the Royal Forest Army, and his strength can compete with the prince.

And now, he has been conferred an actual official position...

Ning Fan was a little confused about Emperor Tian'an's thoughts, and he couldn't even figure out what Emperor Tian'an was trying to do.

The heart of an emperor is as deep as the sea, and it is really difficult to fathom.

After lunch, Ning Fan took the official documents to Dali Temple to report.

Dali Temple was well prepared. The Minister of Dali Temple led a group of people to greet him in person. After some pleasantries, official documents were exchanged and the seals were stamped. Ning Fan was considered a serious fourth-rank official.

On the third day, Ning Fan got up early and hurried to the Forbidden Palace.

This was Ning Fan's first time attending a court meeting. Seeing the vast array of civil and military officials, he felt really excited.