si-mexico Chapter 109 The Little Prince is Unlucky
Chapter 109 The Little Prince is Unlucky
Emperor Xuanyuan glanced at Xuanyuan Ruize and continued:
"I am now powerless, and the prince will handle official business on my behalf."
This sentence was like a thunderclap, shocking everyone present. The Queen Mother and the people present showed surprise on their faces, and the little prince almost vomited blood. He widened his eyes and secretly complained in his heart, what is this! He is in big trouble now.
Although Xuanyuan Ruize was reluctant, he felt a little worried when he saw the weak Emperor Xuanyuan lying on the sickbed. After all, the emperor was his biggest supporter. If anything happened to him, he would have a hard time in the future. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but pray in secret, hoping that the emperor would recover soon and live healthily.
If there is anything wrong, I'd better wait until I am deposed as the crown prince! Otherwise, I will have to inherit the throne naturally in the future.
Besides, now, isn’t it said that I only need to rest for half a year? In that case, I will only have to work hard for another half a year at most.
However, the little prince did not know that Emperor Xuanyuan had originally only intended to let him help with government affairs for two months. He did not expect that he would be so adept at it that Emperor Xuanyuan even had the idea of passing the throne to him directly.
The little prince had a bitter look on his face and replied helplessly, "I obey your order."
Emperor Xuanyuan looked at the young prince's frustrated look, and he couldn't help but feel secretly happy. After observing for a while, he finally found out how to deal with this naughty son - it turned out that he was just too lazy to work. As long as he was given enough pressure, he would naturally obey.
"Since Your Majesty is fine now, I will go back." At this time, the Queen Mother stood up and saluted to Emperor Xuanyuan.
"My son has made my mother worried. Someone, send her back to the Cining Palace." Emperor Xuanyuan felt guilty as he watched the elderly queen mother stay here for so long. He realized that as a son, he had failed to fulfill his filial duty and made his mother worried.
On this side, Xiao Yuanzi hurriedly ordered the palace maids and eunuchs to help the empress dowager leave the bedroom and go to the Cining Palace.
At the same time, in the side hall on the other side, everyone heaved a sigh of relief when they heard the news that Emperor Xuanyuan had woken up. They knew that as long as Emperor Xuanyuan was safe, the situation in the palace would not change much. However, they did not know that Emperor Xuanyuan would announce an important decision next - to let the crown prince govern the country.
This news may not have much impact on those concubines who only have princesses or no children, but it is like a bolt from the blue for those concubines who have sons. Especially the mother of the seventh prince, she must be furious after hearing the news, and may even smash a room full of items to vent her inner anxiety and dissatisfaction.
In the palace, the struggle for power is always around. Everyone is working hard for their own interests and status, and the storm about the crown prince's regent is coming, which will have a profound impact on everyone in the palace.
"Your Majesty, all the princes, princesses and ladies are waiting!" Xiao Yuanzi said cautiously.
Soon, the princesses and princes stood outside the palace in an orderly manner, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation, as if they were waiting for a grand performance, ready to show their best side in front of Emperor Xuanyuan. Xiao Yuanzi stood aside silently, he knew that now was not the time to ask questions, anyway, he just had to report the situation to Emperor Xuanyuan truthfully.
"Go ahead." Emperor Xuanyuan sighed softly and waved his hand helplessly. Although he was somewhat reluctant, he decided to meet these people. If he didn't meet them, it might cause unnecessary rumors and speculation.
After receiving the order, Xiao Yuanzi immediately walked out of the palace and conveyed Emperor Xuanyuan's order to everyone: "Your Highnesses, Princesses, and Ladies, His Majesty summons you to come in. But the servants must stay." His voice was clear and loud, and it spread throughout the palace. Everyone also understood the reason, and gave the eunuchs and palace maids around them a look, signaling them to leave. So, a group of people walked into the Xuanzheng Hall in a mighty manner.
The princesses and princes were still calm, but the concubines had already started to cry. They were fine outside the palace, but as soon as they stepped into the Xuanzheng Palace, their tears burst out like a broken dam. The crying sounded one after another, which reminded people of the scene at the funeral. People who didn't know thought that something had happened to Emperor Xuanyuan!
When Emperor Xuanyuan saw those women crying, he got a severe headache. He frowned and waved his hand impatiently: "Okay, stop crying! I'm not dead yet!"
Hearing this, the concubines cried even harder, and one of their voices was particularly sharp: "Your Majesty, your sisters are worried about you!" The speaker was the seventh prince's mother. Her tone was full of concern, but her eyes revealed a hint of cunning.
Emperor Xuanyuan glared at the concubine and said coldly, "Alright, you have come and seen it all, go back! Except for a few adult princes and the crown prince, everyone else go!"
The concubines stopped crying and looked at each other, their eyes showing reluctance and disappointment. They wanted to fight for it again and stay with the emperor, but seeing the emperor's stern expression, they could only turn around and leave helplessly. They looked at the princes unwillingly, then looked at Emperor Xuanyuan, and finally left the Xuanzheng Hall obediently and returned to their own bedrooms.
The seventh prince's mother looked at Emperor Xuanyuan, opened her lips slightly as if she wanted to say something, but finally closed her mouth. She gently pulled the seventh prince's hand and took him away.
Emperor Xuanyuan looked at the remaining five princes in front of him and slowly said, "My health is not good and I need some time to recuperate and rest. During this time, the crown prince will be the regent. As brothers, you must go all out to assist the crown prince in handling state affairs."
After hearing Emperor Xuanyuan's words, the five princes looked at each other. Finally, the eldest prince Xuanyuan Yihong stepped forward and asked with concern, "Father, what happened to you?"
Emperor Xuanyuan was not angry at the eldest prince's questioning. He replied calmly, "I am fine. I was poisoned before. Fortunately, Baili Mo detoxified me. Now I am no longer in danger of death. But my body is still very weak and I need to recuperate for a while. During this period, I hope that you brothers can work together to protect our Xuanyuan Kingdom."
After hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Although they were worried about the Crown Prince's supervision of the country, as long as Emperor Xuanyuan could recover as soon as possible, everything would be fine. After all, the Crown Prince was still young, and it would be difficult for him to manage a country independently. It was not that they looked down on their brothers, but that the Crown Prince was only twelve years old and had limited experience and ability.