Luo Lan came outside the Yangxin Hall, called Eunuch Liu and Leng Yu in, and then pointed out the unwrapped sachet to Liu Xi.
"Eunuch Liu, take these medicines three times a day, one bag each time, with a quarter of an hour interval in between. After six hours, give the emperor some porridge."
Liu Xi looked at this package of strange-looking medicine and asked in confusion:
"This medicine? Can the emperor take it?"
A smile appeared at the corner of Luo Lan's mouth,
"The emperor has already said that he will eat whatever I tell him to eat, so Eunuch Liu doesn't need to worry too much, he just needs to do as I say."
After saying this, she turned to look at Leng Yu, "Sir, it's getting late, we should go back."
Before Leng Yu could reply, the emperor's voice came over,
"Yu'er, come here."
Leng Yu and Luo Lan looked at each other, then came to the bedside, bowed and whispered softly:
"Father, did you ask me for something?"
The emperor looked at Leng Yu and said solemnly:
"Yu'er, Lan'er said that my illness needs to be cured for seven days. During these seven days, I don't want to go to court or deal with government affairs. You can temporarily take my place and take a good look at the memorials presented by the ministers. It's a small matter. Just review it directly, and come back to me to discuss important matters."
The emperor's words made Leng Yu stunned for a moment. His eyes moved slightly and he asked in surprise:
"Father, I will read all the memorials to you. You have to decide how to review them yourself. I have no experience in reviewing memorials and I dare not make any hasty conclusions."
The emperor shook his head feebly and waved his hands firmly,
"Do as I say. Sooner or later, my country will be in your hands. You can handle the memorial appropriately now and you can assist me and share my worries in the future."
Since the emperor had already said this, Leng Yu could only nod in agreement.
After the two of them explained to Liu Xi again, they walked out of the Yangxin Hall.
Walking on the road, Luo Lan frowned and questioned in a low voice:
"My lord, if as the emperor said, you participate in government affairs now, will it cause dissatisfaction among the other princes, or will it make you enemies?"
Leng Yu had a cautious look on his face, and then he frowned and said:
"Even if my father doesn't let me do this, I will make countless enemies. Now I just hope that Xi'er and Ming'er can recognize the facts and not hold any grudge against me in their hearts."
When it comes to these two royal brothers, he feels unspeakable sadness in his heart. They are not people who like to argue, but their mothers and concubines are not people who are willing to be mediocre. This makes him worried.
After saying this, he pursed his lips, took Luo Lan's hand, faced the wind, and walked on the way out of the palace, as if mumbling to himself,
"Soldiers will block you, water will block you, and water will cover you. Since you have to face it sooner or later, it's better to bear it sooner."
Listening to his faint words, Luo Lan felt a little heavy and a little relieved in her heart.
My husband is right, since you can't escape, then face it and accept it! Perhaps letting Xianggong take over this country is the best choice.
As soon as they left, Li Fei got the news. She decisively found someone to call Leng Xi.
Leng Xi was lying on the bed in Prince Xi's Mansion, sulking. He had promised Long Xiaomin that he would definitely go back to find her. Originally, he wanted to talk to his father about it directly after returning from Quan City. I have always been more tolerant of him, so I might agree to it.
But his father couldn't afford to fall ill, and his mother and concubine insisted on letting him marry Qiaoqiao. He really didn't know what to do.
At this time, people from the government came to report,
"Prince Xi, Concubine Li has sent you to the palace."
Leng Xi turned over, lowered his eyes and said:
"When I got back, I said I had a headache and couldn't go out."
The servant probably knew what he was thinking, so he comforted him again:
"Concubine Li said that you should go into the palace to pay respects to the emperor, otherwise you should go."
Pay greetings to the emperor?
Leng Xi's eyes suddenly became clearer. The only hope now lies in his father. If he can persuade his father, there may be a glimmer of hope.
Thinking of this, he stood up and walked quickly outside the house.
When Concubine Li brought Leng Xi to the Yangxin Hall, Liu Xi had just given the emperor some medicine. Although the emperor's condition was not good, it was much better than in the morning. At least he felt that his stomach was not so cramped.
At this time, the eunuch in the palace came to report,
"Your Majesty, Empress Li and Prince Xi have come to greet you."
Hearing the words Empress Li and thinking of what she had said to him before, the emperor's brows knitted into a knot and he refused directly:
"Let Concubine Li go back and rest. Prince Chuanxi will come in."
Leng Xi was, after all, his favorite son.
After receiving the news, Concubine Li was filled with anger. She would never have thought that the emperor, who had always loved her so much, would actually become angry with her when she proposed to make Leng Xi the crown prince, and even rejected her many times. not see.
She turned her head to look at Leng Xi, raised her hand to straighten the corners of his clothes, and lowered her voice and whispered:
"Go in and see your father's true physical condition so that we can make next plans. If the emperor can survive, it will be a matter of time before the prince is deposed. Now that Leng Yu has shown his utmost hospitality in front of your father, in front of the emperor Before a new crown prince is established, you must not be content with others. Remember what my mother and concubine said to you, where there is a will, everything will come true. For your own sake and for my mother and concubine, you have to fight for it, do you understand?"
Leng Xi did not reply to Concubine Li's words. There was a hint of coldness in his eyes. After getting Liu Xi's permission, he raised his feet and walked towards the Yangxin Hall.
When he came to the emperor, seeing that the emperor was still lying on the bed, he hurriedly stepped forward and saluted.
"Father, I would like to send you my regards and wish you good health."
The emperor turned his face, nodded slightly, and said:
"Xi'er, you've been out for a long time and are you finally back?"
Leng Xi hurriedly bowed and clasped his fists:
"Father, please calm down. I am stupid and failed to stay with you when you were sick. I am guilty. Please punish me."
"Well, although my illness is very serious, fortunately Princess Yu said it can be cured, so you don't have to worry. After I recover in the past few days, I will arrange your marriage to Yu Qiaoqiao."
marriage?
When Leng Xi heard this sentence, he stood there in astonishment. After a while, he suddenly knelt down and said directly:
"Father, I do not want to marry Yu Qiaoqiao. Please withdraw your order."
The emperor frowned, a dim look appeared in his eyes, and asked coldly:
"Master Yu's status in the court is second to none. He is loyal to the emperor and loves the people. His daughter is also proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. Why don't you agree?"
The emperor's words made Leng Xi stunned. He didn't know whether he should mention Long Xiaomin's matter.
Just as he was thinking, the emperor said again:
"You are already nineteen years old. Logically speaking, when you set up your own house, you should marry a wife. I think you are too playful and I did not force you. But now that you are no longer a child, this matter is It’s settled.”
