When the sky was bright, Xiao Yizheng changed into court clothes and strode out of the Hengwang Mansion, thinking that he would be blocked by the patrol battalion, but he didn't want to see Guo Rui standing in front of the palace.

He hurried in front of Guo Rui.

Guo Rui saluted quietly: "The minister came to take His Highness into the palace to face the saint." ”

He held his breath, stared at Guo Rui, and nodded slowly.

The road to the palace was not long, but he felt that he was walking very slowly.

Chasing the dust, who usually holds his head high, also looks listless at the moment.

Guo Rui rode beside him and said in a low voice: "Your Highness came back alone, and he was a little reckless. ”

Xiao Yizheng bowed his head: "What I know is that I also want to ask why Du Zhi's father's illness is suddenly so serious?" He turned his eyes to look at him, his face grim.

Guo Rui looked straight at the road ahead, and said intently: "When Your Highness sees me, you should know that the body of the Holy Lord is not artificial. He sighed slightly, and then said: "Actually, the saint has been sick for a long time, and the saint is hiding this matter from everyone. ”

"Why?"

A gentle smile appeared at the corner of Guo Rui's mouth: "You should know that when Empress Xiaoyi died, the saint was grieved, if it weren't for the duty of being born as an emperor and His Royal Highness, who was still weak at that time, I'm afraid the saint wouldn't have survived." After all these years of hard work, day and night, it is natural that there is a deficit inside. Last year, the saint had already begun to cough up blood, and the minister repeatedly persuaded him to take care of his body, but the saint said that since this was the case, there was no need to spend unnecessary manpower, but it was better to do more things and leave less trouble. Therefore, he is anxious to give you a marriage, anxious to purge the power of the prince of Guangzhou, and anxiously hopes that the crown prince can support the heavy responsibility of the entire dynasty. The minister sometimes thinks that watching these things come true one by one, he may be less bound by layers of shackles. ”

Xiao Yizheng's hand holding the reins tightened and tightened, and his lips had already been bitten by himself, but he didn't realize it.

"The Holy One woke up today, and he also has some strength, His Highness will see the Holy One later, don't show sadness, the Holy One doesn't want to see you like this." He spoke slowly, his tone calm and steady.

Xiao Yizheng chuckled in his heart, as if he knew something, his body shook, and he almost fell off the horse.

Guo Rui raised his hand and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, no matter when, you must not lose an inch." This is especially true in the present situation, otherwise you will be making it difficult for the Holy One. ”

Xiao Yizheng's face turned pale, and after a while, he still nodded.

Guo Rui put down the hand holding Xiao Yizheng and continued: "The Holy Lord asked the ministers to take you into the palace because he valued your safety more than his own. ”

"I know, I know. I'm not going to put myself in danger easily. Xiao Yizheng whispered.

"That's fine." Guo Rui smiled lightly and stopped talking.

When he walked to the front of the Heart Nourishing Palace, Xiao Yizheng's legs and feet were already weak. He really can't face it, this side is the secret of this life.

"Let's go, the Holy One will wait for you again." Guo Rui lowered his head and sighed.

He hurriedly felt a little weak in his limbs, the scenery in front of him had changed color, the solar system was jumping suddenly, and his head was swollen violently.

After a pause, he rushed into the Heart Cultivation Hall uncontrollably.

He ignored Xiao Yihe, who was sitting on the right seat, and several important ministers in the court, including Ling Deyan, who were in the left and right positions, and ran straight to the dormitory.

The queen sat next to the bed in the dormitory, talking to the emperor leaning on a thick futon.

With a gust of wind brought in by Xiao Yizheng, the queen looked up at him, slowly got up, and said, "Liulang is back." ”

Xiao Yizheng swallowed his throat, nodded, and knelt on the edge of the bed in three steps and two steps, looking at Xiao Zhe who was smiling at him.

The queen turned to look at the father and son, and led the lady-in-waiting in the palace to retreat.

Xiao Zhe leaned there, the whole person seemed to have lost weight, and his face, which was originally round, was now distinct.

"Daddy......" Xiao Yizheng only said these two words, and then choked.

Xiao Zhe slowly raised his hand and motioned, motioning for him to get up and speak.

Xiao Yizheng raised his eyes to look at his face, and grabbed his hand, as hard as holding his own life.

Xiao Zhe's pale face had a hint of redness, showing that his complexion was acceptable.

He looked at Xiao Yizheng lovingly, and slowly spoke: "Liulang, you come closer, Daddy has something to explain." ”

Xiao Yizheng pursed his lips, tried to control his heartbeat and breathing, and moved in front of him with difficulty, next to him.

Xiao Zhe moved his lips lightly, almost speaking in an angry voice: "I already have a rough idea of the situation when you return to Beijing." You came from the Chen family in Sujiang, do you also know some secrets? ”

Xiao Yizheng briefly talked about what he learned.

After listening to this, Xiao Zhe asked in a friendly voice: "Are Mr. Chen and the old lady in good health?" ”

"Okay."

The corners of Xiao Zhe's lips curled, revealing relief. "Actually, I should also call them father-in-law and mother-in-law!"

He paused, slowly put away his smile, and said seriously: "It's good that you are careful what I want to say next." ”

Xiao Yizheng nodded heavily.

"Since you were born, I have agreed with your mother that we want you to live a free life, so I have never considered what burdens you have to bear."

Xiao Zhe said that he wanted to gasp twice, Xiao Yizheng picked up the porcelain cup on the side, and wanted to moisten his throat, but he shook his head and refused.

He paused and continued: "But being in the royal family, at the pinnacle of power, some battles are endless day after day, and they will not stop, and it is not anyone's fault, but just that they can't help themselves. Therefore, your mother left you a jade pendant, which is to do her best to allow you in case. Your mother also thought a lot about me, and she didn't ask for any protection from me, so she didn't want me to be embarrassed. Let you marry Qingxi, your mother never mentioned it to me, after all, you were still young at that time, but I knew that she would be so hopeful. Back then, when she left Sujiang, she always felt ashamed of the Chen couple. She would like her son to do his best for him in this way. And I hope that you will be associated with Qingxi, more for your complete protection. The years are long and ever-changing, and how can mortals know what will happen in the future. If he has a case, with those civil forces, you can protect yourself. ”

He said this long list, and he was a little overwhelmed, and had to stop slowly.

Xiao Yizheng anxiously persuaded: "Daddy, don't say it, Liulang understands." ”

"Let me finish." Xiao Zhe propped himself up, paused for a long time and continued to say slowly: "The reason why I encourage you to travel north and south is that I also have this level of thought, I always think that it is good that you can make more friends in the rivers and lakes." Mr. Chen said: The dragon and the phoenix match, number, open the mountain and enter the capital, and respond to every call. You have to remember that if it is a matter of life and death, you can find a way out of it. Su Jiang Chen will help you! ”

Xiao Yizheng frowned, slightly puzzled, but couldn't bear to interrupt him.

"Although, I gave you a marriage with these considerations, but Qingxi's child, I like it very much. Happily, you are also happy with each other, and I am truly happy from the bottom of my heart, and I believe that your mother is the same. I hope you can follow your heart and live a safe and happy life, but there are some regrets that I can't see your children. ”

"Daddy will, take care of your health, you will." Xiao Yizheng really couldn't help but speak, his eyes were already moist.

Xiao Zhe smiled lightly: "You will never deceive your father, and don't deceive yourself at this time." ”

As he spoke, he moved his left hand, which had been clenched by Xiao Yizheng, Xiao Yizheng let go of his hand in understanding, Xiao Zhe stroked the back of his hand, stared at his gaze, and said seriously: "Liulang, the arrangement I made is just to do my best to allow you to be comfortable and safe, but everything has a case, you have to promise your father that no matter what happens in the future, you must first protect yourself and protect the people you care about." ”

Xiao Yizheng nodded without hesitation.

"Good!" He breathed a sigh of relief, and said: "The prince did not stop you from entering the palace today, I listened to the report of the important ministers of the court before you came, and he has not done anything inappropriate these days." I personally taught the crown prince, I believe that he will be a wise man, although there are still so many worries, but from the perspective of the society, the world will be in his hands. If there is nothing to do, you still have to treat him like a king. As for the queen, she just proposed that she wanted to go to Luojing to go to the Qing Palace, and I approved it. I am afraid that you will not have many opportunities to meet in the future. However, you must not forget how she treated you. In addition, I hand over Xiao Qi to you, I believe you can teach him well. The prince will worry about the affairs of the four girls. Also, there is Guo Rui, he has followed me for most of his life, you have to protect him! ”

Xiao Yizheng's lips trembled with his breathing, and he promised in a low voice: "Daddy, don't worry." ”

"Hmm." Xiao Zhe nodded slightly, "When you come back this time, have you ever thought about how to get out of the way if something changes?" ”

“

Thought. ”

"Good. However, I don't need your calculations this time, I have already explained to the ministers. It's going to be fine. ”

"Daddy......" Xiao Yizheng cried uncontrollably, threw himself into Xiao Zhe's arms, hugged him tightly, and couldn't cry.

Xiao Zhe raised his hand and stroked his back, and said softly: "Don't cry, don't cry, your mother has been lonely in the vast mountains for a long time, and my father is looking forward to seeing her as soon as possible." ”

Xiao Yizheng's back rose and fell badly, and he was unwilling to let go of his hands.

"Rokuro, I know you've always wanted to know the cause of your mother's death. In fact, back then, if it wasn't for your mother, it would have been me who died. ”

Xiao Yizheng's breath stagnated, and he raised his eyes in surprise.

Xiao Zhe's expression was calm and peaceful: "There were indeed assassins that day, but the target of the assassins was me, not your mother." ”

"Who arranged it?"

"I've got results. This matter should have been announced to the world, but your mother asked me not to do this when she was dying. She thought quietly. He raised his hand and patted Xiao Yizheng's face gently, and said with a smile: "So you say, do I want to see your mother earlier?" ”

As he spoke, he shifted his gaze into the distance and showed a happy expression: "She has been waiting for me for a long time. Now that you've grown up and are so outstanding, she won't blame me if I go to see her. ”

It seems that the inside of the Heart Cultivation Hall has never been so quiet.

The emperor fell asleep quietly with a longing face, and sat next to him with his son silently accompanied.

In the spring of the nineteenth year of Yongning, Dacheng Emperor Xiao Zhe died.