flstandardbreds Chapter 119 The Ruthless and Cold-Hearted Emperor and His Beloved Concubine 17
Chapter 119 The Ruthless and Cold-Hearted Emperor and His Beloved Concubine 17
Because of this unexpected turn of events, the hunt was called off, and the group returned to the palace.
Emperor Jingyuan had just returned to the palace when he suddenly vomited blood and fell into a coma, causing an uproar throughout the palace.
The Crown Prince had just sent the injured Chu Yue back to the East Palace when he received the news. Without time to think about anything else, he rushed to the palace.
Consort Chen and her son should have been punished, but Emperor Jingyuan suddenly fell seriously ill. Prince Cheng, despite his injuries, perked up and stayed by Emperor Jingyuan's bedside.
If something were to happen, he couldn't be absent. Prince Cheng knew that Emperor Jingyuan favored him, and this incident clearly angered the Crown Prince.
Once he sits in that position, the first thing he will do is to trample the Crown Prince underfoot.
Consort Xian and Prince Ying also arrived, their eyes red from crying.
Looking at the unconscious Emperor Jingyuan on the bed, Consort Xian used the act of wiping away tears to hide the disdain on her lips. The Crown Prince and Prince Cheng were fighting each other, and now His Majesty was seriously ill, so his Ze'er had a chance.
"Alright, what kind of behavior is this, crying and sobbing? His Majesty is only unconscious. Are you all disturbing people's peace by crying like this?" Empress Xiao had a splitting headache and spoke with disgust.
The crying inside the hall stopped abruptly, with only occasional choked sobs.
The crown prince rushed over, his face ashen, and asked the imperial physician in a stern voice, "How is Father?"
"Your Highness, His Majesty was exhausted and suffered a sudden attack of anger, which damaged his heart meridians, causing him to vomit blood and faint." The imperial physician, kneeling on the ground, was covered in cold sweat.
"Take good care of Father's health," the Crown Prince said solemnly.
The imperial physician kowtowed: "Yes, Your Majesty, I obey..."
"Go down."
"Yes."
"Your Highness, you have angered the Emperor to this extent. Do you feel even a little bit guilty?" Prince Cheng no longer pretended. His shoulder was only hastily bandaged and was still aching. His face was deathly pale.
The Crown Prince's cold gaze swept over Prince Cheng: "Did I anger Father Emperor to this extent? Ha..."
The King of England was about to speak when Consort Xian stopped him, shaking her head slightly with a worried expression, though she was secretly delighted. Let them fight, the more ruthless the better!
"Cough..." Emperor Jingyuan's weak voice rang out, and when everyone looked over, he barely opened his eyes.
Empress Xiao stepped forward and asked, "Your Majesty... are you feeling better?"
Emperor Jingyuan turned his cloudy eyes to look at the Crown Prince and the others, his gaze slowly sweeping over them one by one.
"Crown Prince..." Emperor Jingyuan raised his hand, but did not lift it.
The crown prince stepped forward and said in a hoarse voice, "Father, it is my fault."
He believed that as long as he did well enough to be the crown prince, his father would treat him differently.
But in the end... a person's heart is always biased, and they cannot treat everyone equally.
"Father knows...you are good. Don't worry, this position is only yours, and can only be yours. I...have never changed my mind."
"My body is no longer fit. From now on, you are the master of the world. Be a good emperor."
“Chen’er and Ze’er are still your brothers. Grant them fiefdoms and let them go.”
Emperor Jingyuan finished speaking haltingly, panting several times, his voice gradually becoming softer.
Prince Cheng asked unwillingly, "Father, you clearly love me the most. The Crown Prince has angered you so much, why do you still want to give him the throne!"
The Consort Xian and the Prince of Ying were also stunned, not expecting this outcome.
Emperor Jingyuan did not reply to him, but looked at the Crown Prince: "I will move to Kanghe Palace, and you will be in charge of this palace from now on."
"Father, you will get better." The Crown Prince said with a sorrowful expression.
Emperor Jingyuan shook his head: "I know you can do it well. I'm tired and want to rest."
"Father... Your son obeys."
The next day, Emperor Jingyuan personally issued an edict that the Crown Prince would ascend the throne, and he would retire to the background as the Retired Emperor.
King Cheng and King Ying went to their respective fiefdoms, accompanied by Consort Chen and Consort Xian. They were to depart immediately without delay.
Consort Chen made a scene and refused to leave the palace, but Empress Xiao suppressed her with a firm attitude and sent people to escort them out of the palace.
At this critical moment, we must not allow anyone to disrupt the Crown Prince's grand plan.
The Crown Prince rushed back from the hunting grounds and went to the palace to handle all affairs. He has not returned to the Eastern Palace for three days.
The retired emperor was still unwell, and the crown prince's enthronement ceremony was not held in a grand manner.
At night, the new emperor pinched his brow wearily and said, "Be careful when you bring Consort Yu to the palace tomorrow; her injuries haven't healed yet."
Xiao Shunzi glanced at the newly enthroned emperor, who had only been on the throne for two days but already possessed a powerful imperial aura, and respectfully said, "This servant obeys."
The yellow imperial edict on the desk clearly stated that Consort Chu was being made a concubine and was also given the title "Yu".
It's easy to see how much His Majesty values that person.
In the past two days, the palace has undergone a complete transformation, and the former Crown Prince's Palace is now filled with anxiety and unease.
The entire Eastern Palace only breathed a sigh of relief when the imperial decree announcing the Crown Prince's ascension to the throne arrived.
The Crown Princess was overjoyed, her smile never fading; she could almost see herself sitting in that coveted seat.
"Crown Princess, His Majesty will surely make you Empress," Yu Lu said excitedly.
The Crown Princess's smile remained unchanged: "Of course it belongs to me. I am the Crown Prince's principal wife. When the Crown Prince ascends the throne, I will naturally be the Empress."
"At that time, those people currently in the Eastern Palace..."
The Crown Princess stopped. She wasn't worried about the few invisible figures, but Consort Chu...
"How is Consort Chu?"
"After His Majesty sent Consort Chu back, she was placed in Chengming Hall to recuperate, and His Majesty sent many people to guard her."
Yulu replied.
"Recover from her injuries?" the Crown Princess murmured. "Let her stay there and recover properly."
Before Yu Lu could ask why, a commotion broke out outside.
"Your Highness, His Majesty has sent someone to the palace today."
The palace maid outside said respectfully.
The Crown Princess's face lit up with joy. Just as she stepped out of the palace gate, Xiao Shunzi arrived: "Your Majesty, His Majesty has sent this servant to escort the ladies into the palace."
"His Majesty is too busy right now and cannot spare the time, so he sent this servant."
"Your Highness, please go first. This servant will go and fetch Consort Chu."
Xiao Shunzi said respectfully, "These masters have become even more distinguished."
"Wait a minute, Consort Chu has already been picked up and should be here by now, so you don't need to go," the Crown Princess said with a smile, stopping Xiao Shunzi.
Yu Lu was startled, and only then did she understand what the Crown Princess meant.
Xiao Shunzi was puzzled. His Majesty had clearly told him to be careful, so why was someone else sent to pick him up?
"Your Majesty, this servant will go and take a look, so I can report back to His Majesty." Xiao Shunzi was still worried.
"Would I lie to you? Let's go quickly, or His Majesty will be displeased. His Majesty values Consort Chu so much, he will naturally take good care of her." The Crown Princess gave her reason.
"This..." Xiao Shunzi was still a little worried. His Majesty was currently very busy, and if anything happened to Consort Chu, His Majesty might just kill her with one stroke.
"I will personally vouch for it and explain it to His Majesty at the time. Let's go," the Crown Princess urged.
Xiao Shunzi stamped his foot and said, "Alright, let's go back to the palace and take a look."
After exchanging a glance with the Crown Princess, Yu Lu turned and left first. Yu Lu looked around somewhat uneasily before turning and heading in another direction.