Emperor Yuanyou in the palace was also in a gloomy mood.

After King Qi left, Emperor Yuanyou stayed alone in the palace for half a day, refusing to see anyone.

The grandson is still dealing with political affairs, and King Han of Wei is not in the palace.

Gonggong Li had no choice but to invite Queen Wang: "The emperor has not eaten the rice grains for half a day, and no one wants to see him." also asked Concubine Jing to go in and persuade the emperor, no matter what happens, you can't stop eating or drinking. The emperor has been sick, and the dragon body is already weak, where can he afford such a toss. ”

Queen Wang nodded slightly, and said lightly: "This palace will go in and try it." ”

Gonggong Li hurriedly cheered up and gently pushed the door open.

Emperor Yuanyou was obviously in a very bad mood, and when he heard the sound of pushing the door, he immediately shouted angrily: "Get out! No one is allowed to come in without my orders." ”

The angry voice aroused the old resentment in the heart of the queen and queen, and a cold light flashed in her eyes. This cold light was quickly hidden in the bottom of the eye.

"Your Majesty, it's a concubine. The queen said softly: "The concubine heard that the emperor had not eaten for half a day, and she was worried, so she came with a cheeky face, and hoped that the emperor would not be surprised." ”

Emperor Yuanyou was quite generous to Empress Wang. Although the queen has no queen, her position in the harem is still irreplaceable.

Hearing the voice of Empress Wang, Emperor Yuanyou was silent for a moment before saying, "Come in!"

Gonggong Li breathed a sigh of relief and closed the door gently.

The queen calmed down and walked to the bed. When I saw it, I was suddenly shocked.

……

In just half a day, Emperor Yuanyou was like a coal lamp that had been depleted of oil, his eyes were dim and cloudy, and his face was faintly glowing with a faint black gas.

This is clearly a sign that the oil is about to run out, and the lamp will die soon.

Queen Wang's heart trembled fiercely, as if a big hand was choked around her neck, and it was difficult to breathe.

"Concubine Jing, sit down and talk to me. Emperor Yuanyou had calmed down, and he even had the heart to smile at Empress Wang.

Queen Wang's throat tightened, and her reaction was much slower than usual, and it took a while for her to answer and sit down on the edge of the dragon's collapse. Stretched out his hand to hold Emperor Yuanyou's cold hand, and said softly: "The concubine asked someone to boil some rice porridge and send it, and the emperor will eat some." ”

Emperor Yuanyou said lightly: "I have no appetite and don't want to eat." Without waiting for Queen Wang to speak, she said, "I summoned the King of Qi into the palace today, and I have already made it clear to him that I want to appoint the prince as the prince." ”

Queen Wang's temples jumped suddenly, and her face was quite calm: "Only when the state has a prince can people's hearts be stable." Since the emperor has made up his mind, he should have issued an edict earlier. ”

Emperor Yuanyou snorted: "I have decided to make an order tomorrow and announce it to the world." ”

Queen Wang smiled: "The concubine should congratulate the emperor." ”

The old face full of wrinkles is even more obvious when he smiles.

Emperor Yuanyou has long passed the age of liking beauty, and looking at the old face of Queen Wang, who is no longer faced, he is quite kind and relieved: "Concubine Jing, I am old and useless." Ah Xu is young and intelligent, with a generous temperament, with him as the prince, I am also down-to-earth. ”

The queen did not say anything, but listened quietly.

"I also thought about whether I should make King Qi the prince. But my son, I know best. Emperor Yuanyou sighed: "King Qi is shrewd and ruthless, and his methods are too ruthless. If he becomes the prince, I will return to heaven as soon as I close my eyes in the future, and the king of Wei, the king of Han, and my royal grandchildren will not be able to survive. ”

"Ah Xu is not completely gentle, and when it is time to start, he never shows mercy. However, he is always much stronger than King Qi. In the future, the world will be handed over to him, and I can rest assured. He may impeach the King of Qi and the King of Wei, but he will not kill the killer. I also want to save all my children and grandchildren. ”

Not necessarily.

Queen Wang snorted coldly in her heart, but her face showed a look of approval: "What the emperor said is true." Ah Xu has been gentle and generous since he was a child, and he is a filial child. ”

Emperor Yuanyou looked at Empress Wang and said slowly, "I don't know how long I can live. I hope that I can safely hand over Da Qin'an to Ah Xu. By that time, I'll be able to close my eyes with peace of mind. ”

Queen Wang's face was uneasy: "Your Majesty, don't say such frustrating words. The emperor has a long life, how can he talk about life and death lightly. Daqin is inseparable from the emperor, and the people of Li under the world are also looking forward to the emperor's longevity. ”

Emperor Yuanyou pulled the corners of his mouth, and his eyes showed self-deprecation: "Long live a thousand years, it's all a lie." I've often felt powerless lately, and I'm going to die at some point. ”

"Concubine Jing, you don't have to comfort me anymore. I have been married to you for many years, and I only say such things to you. Before I leave, I will definitely tell Ah Xu to let him honor you. You don't have to worry, you will live in the palace in peace in the future, and your children and grandchildren will honor you. ”

The queen burst into tears, choked up and shouted to the emperor, and then couldn't stop crying.

Emperor Yuanyou patted the back of Empress Wang's hand, didn't speak again, and closed his eyes tiredly.

……

The next day, Emperor Yuanyou personally came to the court.

For most of the past six months, Emperor Yuanyou was the first time to go to the early dynasty. The civil and military officials were all excited, and knelt down together to salute: "Weichen knocks to see the emperor! Long live the emperor!"

The inside and outside of the Jinluan Hall were full of kneeling people.

Emperor Yuanyou sat alone on the wide dragon chair, looking down on the ministers.

Yesterday's old age and fatigue were dimmed, and they were swept away. What appeared in front of everyone was still the domineering and majestic Son of Heaven: "Zhong Aiqing is flat." ”

"Your Majesty, Emperor. The crowd thanked Long with great force, and then stood up.

Emperor Yuanyou's eyes swept over everyone's faces one by one, and said in a deep voice: "I am coming to the court today, and something important is to be announced. ”

"Recently, all of you Aiqing have asked for the establishment of the prince, but I have been hesitant. Yesterday, we made up our minds. Early this morning, I will issue a decree to establish a prince. ”

The civil and military officials suddenly perked up.

Those who are well-informed have already learned that King Qi was reprimanded for entering the palace yesterday. Now as soon as Emperor Yuanyou said that he was a prince, he naturally guessed Emperor Yuanyou's thoughts.

King Qi is the eldest and is at the head of the hundred officials.

At this time, King Qi lowered his head slightly, and his eyes fell on Emperor Yuanyou's dragon chair. No one could see the anger and hatred in his eyes.

King Wei and King Han stood side by side behind King Qi, quickly glanced at each other, and their hearts sank.

Although they knew that they had little hope, however, Emperor Yuanyou did not issue a holy decree to establish a prince, and they held on to hope for a day. Right now...... It seems that the time has come to dash hope.

Taisun's expression was calm as usual, he only straightened his waist and raised his head to look at Emperor Yuanyou.

The people in the hall were the only ones who looked at Emperor Yuanyou.

Emperor Yuanyou looked at the eldest grandson, a smile of satisfaction flashed in his eyes, and he opened his mouth and said, "I want to make the grandson the prince." From now on, the decree will be promulgated to the world. ”

The grandson knelt down and answered loudly: "The grandson does not dare to live up to the high expectations of the emperor's grandfather, and he will definitely do his best in the future to be the prince of Great Qin." ”