The envoys from Xiliang left in a hurry, but Emperor Dongling himself stood on the palace wall and watched the huge team leave.
"Princess Jinrong, what a pity." Concubine Chen's status is now very different. She is surrounded by carefully selected loyal palace maids. At this time, if she can say a few words to Xia Yunxian, no one will tell anyone about her.
She subconsciously caressed her still flat belly, and couldn't help but worry that if she was a princess, she would end up like Jin Rong if she was not careful.
In her opinion, the most ruthless imperial family is Princess Jinrong, who cannot be loved by Emperor Dongling. This child was originally chosen by her relatives, and she thought she was lucky enough to escape.
But Concubine Chen didn't expect that the eldest prince of Xiliang, who everyone said would be dead soon, would appear and take the child away.
The emperor had no hesitation in his heart. Although he was not optimistic about the eldest prince, he still gave his daughter as a gift without any regret.
Princess Yinghua deserves her punishment, but Princess Jinrong is really a miserable person.
Xia Yunxian did not tell Concubine Chen the truth. In her opinion, it was a good thing to be prepared for danger in times of peace. There was nothing wrong with staying vigilant at all times for the sake of her unborn child.
"No, His Majesty fainted!"
At this moment, there was a commotion on the palace wall. He was still talking to Liang Guoping and Prince Nan beside him about business, but in the next second, Emperor Dongling suddenly swayed and fell unconscious, frightening everyone.
Soon, the envoy from Huelao Hospital led everyone from the Royal Hospital to guard the bedside of Emperor Dongling.
"Hua Yuan Envoy, how is Your Majesty?" The queen's eyes were slightly red, and Hua Lao Yuan Envoy immediately comforted her, "Your Majesty is just overworked for many days, and just caught the cold wind on the palace wall. You are no longer seriously injured."
As soon as these words came out, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Soon the man on the dragon bed woke up faintly, and the imperial father-in-law hurriedly poured a cup of warm water and came forward, serving him carefully.
Emperor Dongling's vision gradually became clearer. Looking at the nervous faces, he spoke in a daze for some reason, "It seems that it's time for me to become a prince."
Everyone's hearts trembled, especially the queen, who couldn't help but leaned forward, "What did the emperor say?"
In Dongling, only when the reigning emperor is too old and unable to fulfill his ambitions, will a worthy person be appointed as the heir apparent. Firstly, it is a taboo, and secondly, it can avoid premature fights between royal siblings for the heir apparent.
"The emperor is joking! You are in the prime of life and do not need to be appointed as a heir yet. Just now, the envoy of Cai Cai Academy said that you only need to recover for a period of time."
Liang Guogong knew that if the emperor's words were spread, Dongling might be about to change.
Even King Pingnan tried to persuade him, but the queen secretly glared at these two talkative people with hatred. It was clear that the emperor relented, so why did they object?
Her eldest prince has been waiting for this day for who knows how long. In order to be worthy of the position of crown prince, he is still traveling outside!
If the emperor is willing to give up the throne, wouldn't mother and son be reunited as soon as possible?
Emperor Dongling smiled, and King Pingnan immediately stepped forward and helped him sit up.
"Everyone, please step back." This calm tone seemed to convey Li Chu's thoughts in an understatement, making the queen's heart hang high. Seeing everyone slowly turning around and leaving, she reluctantly retreated outside the palace. .
It was just a little bit away, but no, she still had to write a letter to inform the emperor to return to the capital as soon as possible, so as not to let other princes take advantage of her at such a critical moment!
Only then did Liang Guogong frown and look serious, "Your Majesty, you are afraid that the world will not be in chaos!"
Looking at the imperial court, only the old Duke dared to speak to Emperor Dongling in such a reprimanding tone.
King Pingnan nodded. You must know that the emperor has never leaked any news. The appointment of a prince is a major matter. He usually discusses it with his close ministers. His simple words fell into the lake of the harem like a huge boulder. , will definitely cause an uproar.
Emperor Dongling seemed to have just woken up at this time. He smiled helplessly, "I felt sore all over as soon as I woke up. I thought the end was approaching."
He has always been in good health, but this sudden accident may have really disrupted his original plan.
Thinking of the Queen's expression just now, how could he not know what she was thinking.
"Actually, the eldest prince is not bad, but he is a little too loyal." He mentioned it casually, with a hint of pity in his words.
Liang Guogong and Ping Nan Wang couldn't help but look at each other. Could it be that the emperor already has a candidate in mind?
At present, the eldest prince is the most virtuous. Although he lacks some means, doesn't Dongling need a wise king more?
Bloody things can always be done by confidants.
Emperor Dongling let out a long sigh, and then said meaningfully, "It's all my fault."
"Your Majesty, you'd better rest early. Misfortune will come from your mouth!"
Liang Guogong immediately regarded Emperor Dongling's words as nonsense. Others can act coquettishly to vent their emotions when they are sick, but the emperor cannot.
When he thought that he would soon have to make peace with Emperor Dongling's unintentional remarks and clean up the mess, his old bones couldn't stand any trouble!
After Liang Guogong and Ping Nan Wang also retreated, Xiao Junlan's figure appeared next to the dragon couch after a while.
"Your Majesty, the Queen Mother asked her younger brother to come and see you."
The elegant man looked worried. Emperor Dongling smiled and said, "I'm fine. Let the Queen Mother feel relieved. It's just that she suddenly caught a cold."
Xiao Junlan nodded, and then glanced meaningfully outside the hall.
"Do you have something to say?" Emperor Dongling quickly caught the different aura on his body.
"Your Majesty, someone saw the Xiliang envoy meeting privately with Liang Guogong before leaving."
As soon as he finished speaking, the smile on Emperor Dongling's face gradually faded away. Liang Guogong held a heavy army. What was the purpose of people from Xiliang contacting him?
"I know, just send someone to keep an eye on him." His younger brother rarely spoke to him alone. He had just woken up, and the wise king couldn't help but remind him. He seemed to be worried.
Liang Guogong had just begun, but he tried his best to prevent him from establishing a heir apparent.
Emperor Dongling didn't want to doubt this old prince who had made great military exploits in his youth, but Xiao Junlan's words were still like a curse that could not be dissipated in his heart for a long time.
Although I am in my prime, if I have established a prince early and properly settled other princes, granted them kingships and granted them land, and sent them to garrison, if they are handled properly, my ambition will be more stable.
Liang Guogong does not agree to put this matter on the agenda. Does he have other ideas?
At this time, a carriage slowly stopped at the door of Xian Wang's mansion.
"Jin'er, it's great that you are finally willing to see me. You thought I had done something wrong." Liang Qianqian helped Song Jin'er, who had not been seen for many days, out of the house and stood in the long-lost sunshine.
Song Jin'er didn't have any decoration on her body and looked like she was recovering from a serious illness.
She lost weight, and Liang Qianqian helped her close her clothes distressedly, "Jin'er, I'm sorry, my cousin is really pitiful, so I brought him with me."
