Chapter 286 Sudden Illness
"The queen mother should have heard about what happened at today's banquet. I have decided to make Qinghuang my heir apparent."
The air in Renshou Palace was oppressive and cold.
The emperor and the queen mother sat on the left and right on a brocade couch with phoenix patterns. There was a rosewood tea table between them. The fragrance of tea lingered on the table, and a plate of washed grapes was round and translucent, with an alluring aroma. color.
The emperor began to peel the grapes slowly, and his voice was as leisurely as if he was chatting at home: "I have decided to appoint Qinghuang as the crown prince, breaking the rule of the prince in Xiqi being the emperor, and ushering in the first queen of Xiqi."
"The Ai family disagrees."
The emperor seemed not to have heard what she said, and said directly: "The War King from Dongling is the only brother of the Emperor of Dongling, a first-class prince, and the first general in command of an army of 400,000 people. He is in favor of me establishing the eldest princess. For storage.”
The Queen Mother was lying on a large couch. Her exquisite makeup made her look graceful and luxurious. However, her expression was pale and there was a thick layer of haze between her eyebrows. It was obvious that she was not at peace at this time. .
It can even be said to be extremely angry.
"The Ai family disagrees." She repeated again, her voice as cold as if squeezed out from between her teeth, "Not only does the Ai family disagree, but the civil and military ministers of the entire dynasty will never agree to the emperor's doing this."
The fingers holding the handkerchief tightened tightly, and the veins bulged on the back of her fair hands. Her anger was visible to the naked eye, but she also tried her best to maintain her final demeanor with the utmost self-control.
"The Queen Mother has lived in the palace for most of her life. She is used to the intrigues and intrigues in the harem. She is used to playing tricks and calculating people's hearts. She is also used to calling the wind and controlling everything." The emperor put the peeled grapes into his mouth, which was sour and sweet. The taste made him feel a little better, "The queen must not be able to get used to the sudden decision to let go of her power and take care of her old age."
The Queen Mother's voice was gloomy: "What exactly do you want to say?"
"I just haven't been here to talk to my mother about our daily life for a long time." The emperor smiled faintly, peeled another grape and threw it into his mouth, "Throughout the ages, how many men have longed to ascend the throne of the Nine-Fiveth Emperor, and for this reason, rivers of blood flowed. No matter what, he holds the power of life and death for tens of thousands of people, and he has endless majesty and authority."
The Queen Mother's face was cold and silent.
"I am the emperor, and whoever I want can be crown prince. No one can object to me." The emperor washed his hands in a basin, wiped them with a cloth, and took a sip from the tea cup. "Whoever I want can be the crown prince." Whoever dies must die.”
As he said that, he raised his eyes slightly and said, "Mother, do you think what I said is right?"
The Queen Mother's expression changed, and an ominous premonition suddenly arose in her heart.
A cold air slowly ran up her back from the soles of her feet. She sat up unconsciously and stared at the emperor for a moment: "Who does the emperor want to die? Ai Jia? The emperor wants to kill his mother and become a sinner in the world. ?”
"No, I will not kill the Queen Mother." The Emperor shook his head slowly, "It's just that I don't want the Queen Mother to interfere in the affairs of the court anymore, so from today on, the Queen Mother will stay in Renshou Palace in peace and enjoy her blessings. Feng Ping will serve you. If it is done, the others will arrange to go elsewhere to do things. There are too many people for fear of disturbing the mother's peace. "
The Queen Mother said coldly: "Do you want to imprison the Ai family?"
"It's okay if the Queen Mother thinks so." The emperor stood up. As he stood up to leave, he suddenly thought of something and turned to look at the Queen Mother. "By the way, just before I came here, something happened in the harem. I think It is necessary to let the queen know."
The Queen Mother looked at him coldly.
"Feng Zhaoyi and the Sixth Princess suddenly fell ill. Before the imperial doctor could be called, the mother and daughter went there together." The emperor brushed his sleeves and said in a calm voice, "I am heartbroken. I will let you know in the next few days." All the concubines in the harem eat fast and pray for the salvation of her mother and daughter."
When the Queen Mother heard this, she felt as if she had been struck by lightning, her face turned pale, and her whole body instantly collapsed on the couch.
The emperor had no intention of admiring her shocked look. After saying this, he left without looking back.
"From now on, only Feng Ping will be left in Renshou Palace." The emperor's majestic voice came from outside the palace gate, "Chen Hai, all the other palace people will be sent to the Yi Bureau to help."
"This slave obeys your order."
The Queen Mother slumped on the couch as if frozen, all her strength was drained from her body, her lips were trembling, but she could not utter a single word.
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The emperor led Chen Hai out of the Renshou Palace. Not far away, a man shouted angrily: "I want to see the Queen Mother, why are you stopping me?! Get out of the way!"
The emperor looked up and saw Chu Tianyin's flustered and anxious face.
"Father...Father?" When Chu Tianyin saw the emperor walking out of Renshou Palace, his expression suddenly changed and he knelt down with a plop, "My son, please see my father! Long live my father! Long live my father!"
Why is my father in Renshou Palace?
The guards on duty turned to see the emperor and knelt down.
The emperor came to Renshou Palace today and did not bring many people with him. Apart from Chen Hai, there were only two guards.
What blocked Chu Tianyin's path were the imperial guards who had been ordered by the emperor to patrol the harem before. Therefore, Chu Tianyin did not know about the emperor's visit to Renshou Palace today. He just heard from Chu Xuanyi that the prince could no longer leave the palace. Everyone had to go to the prince's residence, and suddenly they became panicked.
In his desperation, he had no time to think about anything. He just wanted to see the Queen Mother quickly and ask for advice.
Who knew... who knew that by such a coincidence, I would meet my father here.
"The Palace of Renshou is the residence of the Queen Mother, why are you yelling here?" The emperor frowned and said in a deep and angry tone, "As a prince, he has repeatedly behaved inappropriately, which really disappoints me!"
Chu Tianyin's face turned pale: "Father——"
"Come here!" The emperor said coldly, "Take the third prince to the prince's residence. Without my permission, he is not allowed to step out of the prince's residence!"
"I obey your order."
"Father!" Chu Tianyin begged, "I know I was wrong, father——"
"Since you know you were wrong, go to the prince's residence and reflect on yourself." The emperor's voice was deep and angry, "If you dare to yell in the palace again, I will abolish your title of prince!"
After saying this, he left coldly.