"Your Majesty can barely speak, but..."
When he said this, the imperial doctor did not dare to continue talking. Of course, the eldest princess knew in her heart that the following words were indeed taboo.
"Okay, you go down first."
After hesitating for a while, the eldest princess drove the imperial doctor out directly.
After all, the news about Liu Deng in Chang'an City should be kept secret for as long as possible.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"
After the imperial doctor left, the eldest princess came to Liu Qi and called softly.
After a while, Liu Qi finally opened his eyes.
"Your Majesty, look who's coming!"
While the eldest princess was speaking, she motioned for Liu Deng to come forward.
"Uncle, what's wrong with you? It's only been two years since I last saw you. Why is your body so thin?"
Even if Liu Deng did have some resentment towards the emperor, seeing how weak the emperor was now, how could he open his mouth.
He did not call his Majesty, but very wisely chose the title uncle.
As soon as these words were said, even the eldest princess standing by could not help crying silently. The emperor's life in the past two years was beyond what ordinary people could bear.
"I, I'm afraid I can't survive..."
It was just a simple sentence, but it took Liu Qi half a stick of incense to finish it.
"Uncle, please stop talking now. You are just too tired. You will be fine as long as you rest for a while!"
In this situation, let alone Liu Deng, even if someone with a hard heart came over, I'm afraid he would have shed tears silently at this time.
"You, listen to me..."
Even though it was very laborious to speak now, Liu Qi still persisted stubbornly.
"Just let him talk. He has been lying there for so many days..."
After the eldest princess finished speaking, she couldn't help but sob softly.
They had grown up together as siblings, and now seeing that her brother had become like this at such a young age, she was probably the only one who knew the pain in her heart.
"Uncle, if you have anything to say, just give me your instructions!"
Liu Deng took a deep breath, wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, and then said.
"I, I am afraid that my body will not survive, but, this man's foundation cannot be ruined in my hands. You, are you willing to take over..."
Seeing the pleading look in Liu Qi's eyes, Liu Deng felt sad in his heart. What's so good about the throne?
Liu Qi is now on his deathbed, but he is still testing his own mind...
"Uncle, look at me like this. There is nothing about me that makes me look like I could be an emperor. I am almost overwhelmed with my work as a dynasty. How can I have so much energy to govern the Han Dynasty..."
Liu Deng smiled bitterly and then said.
"If, if so, I beg you to take over..."
When Liu Qi spoke, his voice began to tremble, but his eyes were fixed on Liu Deng's face.
"Uncle, why are you doing this? It's already reached this point. If you have something to say, just say it directly. If I have that intention, am I still a human being?"
Seeing his uncomfortable look, Liu Deng felt helpless for a while. He had already reached this point and was still testing here.
"Cough-cough-cough-"
After Liu Deng finished these words, Liu Qi suddenly coughed violently, but the expression on his face immediately became much more relaxed.
While Liu Deng helped him calm down, he felt relieved in his heart. It seemed that the emperor believed his words.
"You, don't blame uncle for being suspicious, it's really because the ancestral empire cannot be messed up..."
As Liu Qi talked, his tears couldn't stop flowing down.
As for whether what he just said is true or false, or whether it is true or false, I am afraid only God knows.
But no matter what, at least the current results are good. Liu Deng didn't have that intention. This was the most reassuring thing for him.
"Uncle, I understand, I understand!"
As Liu Deng spoke, he patted the emperor's hand.
"I, I have three things that I can't worry about now. Originally, I was prepared to do it myself, but, now I can only ask you to do it for me..."
"Uncle, tell me!"
"This, this is the first thing. I, I want to make Shi'er the crown prince. This matter involves a lot. It's up to you to speak for the Queen Mother..."
After the emperor finished speaking these words, not only Liu Deng breathed a sigh of relief, but even the eldest princess breathed a sigh of relief.
Isn’t this Liu Deng’s plan?
They originally thought they might have differences with the emperor on this matter, but now it seems that the emperor has exactly the same idea as them, so there is no need to worry about it anymore.
"Your Majesty, don't worry. This kid, Shi'er, is smart and alert. He is a good candidate to be the emperor!"
This is also Liu Deng's bottom line, so of course he doesn't hesitate to praise him at this time.
"The second thing is that the pig is young and the mother is suffering from a serious illness. There are princes inside who are ready to take action, and there are barbarians outside who are eyeing them. I, I beg you, for the sake of your ancestors, please take charge of Chang'an City. Protect Xie'er and teach him to become a wise king!"
As the emperor spoke, tears kept flowing down like floods bursting from a dam.
"Uncle..."
Seeing the emperor's appearance, Liu Deng also felt sad for a while.
But how can he afford this burden?
Moreover, even if Liu Deng no longer wants to be the emperor and agrees to the emperor's request, what is the difference between him and the actual emperor?
"I, I can't find anyone I can trust. Only you can shoulder this important responsibility..."
When he said this, the emperor also smiled bitterly.
From ancient times to the present, who among those who hold high positions are not lonely?
How could he not know what Prince Liang was about to do?
He suddenly fell into such an end. Whether it was the prince Liu Rong or his favorite Liu Zhi, they were still just children. Without Liu Deng's protection, they would not be able to sit still in this world!
Originally the best candidate should be the Empress Dowager, but the problem is that the Empress Dowager Dou has been blind for so many years, and the affairs in the court are complicated now. How can she, a blind old lady, play...
If it were the original Han Dynasty, maybe she would still be able to do the job, but she would not be able to completely digest the sudden increase in the Lingnan land and the large tracts of land in the Hetao.
"Just agree to him, can you bear to watch your uncle die with eyes open..."
Seeing Liu Deng's hesitant look, the eldest princess couldn't help it anymore.
