Inside the cell.
Meng Nanzhu said: "Master entered the palace once yesterday, and Eunuch Cao personally invited him."
The eldest princess' face slightly condensed and she said, "Father's condition has worsened?"
Meng Nanzhu nodded heavily: "Yes, His Majesty's condition is deteriorating rapidly and the situation is very bad. Master asked me to tell you that you must be mentally prepared."
The eldest princess looked a little pale. In fact, she knew that her father's condition would not survive this cold winter.
But hearing what Meng Nanzhu said, she still felt extremely uncomfortable inside.
After all, except for her father, she has no close relatives in this world.
The eldest princess's eyes were slightly red and she said, "I want to return to the palace!"
"Junior sister, don't be impatient!"
Meng Nanzhu hurriedly grabbed her and said, "Master asked me to tell you that at this time, you must calm down."
Hearing this, the eldest princess took a deep breath to suppress her emotions and said, "Master, have you ever asked my father about the succession to the throne?"
Meng Nanzhu nodded.
The eldest princess asked anxiously: "What did my father say?"
Meng Nanzhu said: "Your Majesty didn't say that. It was Eunuch Cao who told Master himself that your Majesty had already drafted the edict."
Hearing this, not only the eldest princess was stunned.
Gu Wushuang and Lu Ning were also stunned.
"Where is the edict?"
The eldest princess grabbed Meng Nanzhu's wrist.
Meng Nanzhu shook his head and said: "Master didn't say it, so he probably doesn't know. As for the content of the edict, no one knows."
The eldest princess lowered her eyes coldly and said, "Who knows about the imperial edict at the moment?"
Meng Nanzhu said: "Eunuch Cao, Qin Zhong, and Marquis Wu An all know what Master means, and soon all civil and military officials will know about it."
"Master said these are not important. The important thing is that junior sister, you must get the edict as soon as possible."
"No matter who the successor is in the edict."
"This edict should be read out by you or Concubine Qi and announced to the world."
"But Concubine Qi is pregnant, so she still has to stay alive."
The eldest princess stood up slowly, stared out of the cell and said solemnly: "If Master doesn't help me, I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to get the will!"
Meng Nanzhu also stood up and said: "Master said, you can't rely entirely on Baiyun Taoist Temple to get the imperial edict, you have to rely on your own ability."
"Master didn't say the specific reason. I think Eunuch Cao must have said something to Master."
"Master asked me to tell you this."
The eldest princess turned back to look at Meng Nanzhu, raised her chest and said: "In the palace, the senior person on the Golden Stage is one of the people my father can trust, and the prisoner of the Qintian Prison on the Tianxing Tower is one."
"But these two seniors, one guarded the imperial city, the other watched the fate of the country, and never participated in government affairs."
"Even if my father comes in person, it will be difficult to see them."
"As for Eunuch Cao and Qin Zhong, my father has never truly trusted them."
"I will never give them the imperial edict."
"The edict is either at the Golden Platform or at the Tianxing Tower."
With that said, the eldest princess looked at Meng Nanzhu and said, "Junior sister, please note this down. Did Master say anything else?"
Meng Nanzhu nodded and said, "Junior sister, I told you not to be angry or sad."
The eldest princess said: "Sister, just say it."
Meng Nanzhu said: "If His Majesty dies, Qin Zhong and Marquis Wu'an will definitely help Yongshan Crown Prince Zhou Xiao fight for the imperial edict."
"Even King Yongshan and King Anshan couldn't sit still and came to Jingzhou from Yongzhou and Anzhou respectively."
"They will definitely bring troops with them when they come."
"Master said that the most fearful thing is that King Beimang will take advantage of the situation and send troops."
"Whoever he helps can take away the imperial edict."
"By that time, the edict will be useless, and whoever is stronger will be in power."
"But the world will fall apart."
"So, Master has repeatedly told me, Junior Sister, you must get the will. No matter who the successor is, you must inform the world according to His Majesty's decision."
"It's only fair!"
"Even if the world is in chaos, there will still be a king's master to fight against it."
Lu Ning, who was expressionless on the side, listened and felt that Guanzhu Baiyun's analysis made sense.
No one will act rashly until Emperor Mingwu collapses.
Once Emperor Mingwu collapses, the situation will inevitably be chaotic.
Although the edict may not be useful, it is definitely a legitimate thing.
As long as the eldest princess is in your hand, everyone will be afraid.
Everyone can only wait for the edict to be announced to the world.
By then, even if there is chaos, someone will raise the royal flag to quell the chaos.
After all, this is a chance to make a name for yourself.
Regardless of success or failure, it will be recorded in history.
It's a pity that when I was in Xianlefang before, I forgot to take a look at the luck of Zhou Xiao, the young prince of Yongshan, and Xue Jingnian, the prince of Beimang.
Although the eldest princess has the destiny of being an emperor, she may not necessarily ascend to the throne of God.
Maybe there are King Yongshan, King Anshan, and King Beimang.
If one person wins, the imperial destiny of the others will surely disappear.
The next time you see Xue Jingnian and Zhou Xiao, you must take a look at their luck.
Lu Ning raised his head slightly and heard the eldest princess say: "Did Master mention the matter of Concubine Qi?"
Meng Nanzhu said: "After saying it, Master said that Concubine Qi will temporarily take over as the Lord of the Sixth Palace. Now that His Majesty's condition has worsened, she cannot leave, either emotionally or rationally."
Hearing this, Lu Ning raised his eyebrows slightly.
If Concubine Qi doesn't leave, then he won't have to leave the capital.
The eldest princess nodded, looked at Gu Wushuang and said, "How did you choose the person I asked you to choose?"
Gu Wushuang said: "Go back to Your Highness, the person has already been selected."
As she said that, she looked at Lu Ning.
The eldest princess and Meng Nanzhu also looked at Lu Ning.
Lu Ning frowned slightly and looked at me. What did he mean?
Gu Wushuang said: "Your Highness should have gotten to know Lu Ning during this period. He has a clean background and is a reliable person. He was the one who saved me the last time I fought against the crazy demon in Guanshan at Tianhe Ferry."
"Not only does he have a flexible mind and strength, but I personally think he is also a very lucky person."
"With him protecting His Highness, I can't say it's foolproof, but it definitely makes you feel at ease."
"The most important thing is that he has a fresh face and is young, so others won't care about him."
"That way you can catch someone by surprise."
Lu Ning stared at Gu Wushuang with a strange expression, praising me so in front of me, have you considered my feelings?
"Your Majesty... No, Your Highness, this subordinate is not as good as your Majesty said."
"This subordinate's strength is not worthy of protecting you."
"You are so precious, you should find someone stronger to protect you."
Lu Ning said hurriedly, joking, if you protect the eldest princess, you will have to participate in the subsequent battle over the edict.
Are Qin Zhong and Wu Anhou just idle people?
Fighting them is a life-and-death struggle.
I really don’t know what this bitch like Gu Wushuang was thinking, pushing him to the forefront of the storm.
The eldest princess said nothing and stared at him quietly.
Gu Wushuang also stared at Lu Ning.
Meng Nanzhu looked curious.
The strength of this young man who was able to rescue Gu Wushuang from the crazy demon in Guanshan was really surprising.
He saw four people staring at him.
Lu Ning raised his eyebrows and said hurriedly: "Your Highness, there is someone who can protect you."
The eldest princess said: "Tell me about it."
Lu Ning said: "Zhang Sheng, a doctor in the Ministry of War."
Zhang Sheng is Zhang He's father. Zhang He asked him to help him put in good words before, and the opportunity finally came.
Hearing this, the eldest princess and the other four frowned.
Gu Wushuang curled his lips and said: "Who are you recommending? Can Zhang Sheng do it? A doctor from the Ministry of War might as well protect His Highness myself."
Lu Ning said hurriedly: "I also think Master Gu is more suitable."
"Trash, stop beeping, it's you!"
Gu Wushuang was so angry that he wanted to punch Lu Ning.
Lu Ning was speechless. He asked me to die. He didn't even say a kind word, so my sacrifice was in vain?
"Ahem... Your Highness, it's easy to solve the problem of appearance. You can wear a mask, and I will recommend someone for Your Highness. He is not only handsome, but also strong."
Lu Ning plans to elect Mu Yan from the second floor of Tianlao.
If the eldest princess is willing, not only can she save Mu Yan, but she can also accomplish what she promised Zhongli.
It can be described as killing three birds with one stone.
Gu Wushuang said speechlessly: "Who are you going to recommend?"
Lu Ning glanced at her, then looked at the eldest princess and said:
"Your Highness, the person you recommend this time is..."
"Mu Yan."
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