Ganlu Hall was the emperor's bedroom, and it was extremely magnificent.

The emperor spent about half the year sleeping here until his death.

Its main hall has nine bays, with side halls on the left and right, as well as a rear hall; this is the grandeur of an emperor.

There are side doors at the end of both sides of the main hall, which are for the use of guards.

The situation is a bit complicated.

A heavy snow fell before the New Year, and the emperor fell ill, unable to attend the banquet.

He stayed in Ganlu Palace, where he had the Crown Prince, Crown Princess, and two grandsons attend to him during the day, and Consort De and Consort Xing attend to him at night.

It's fine to talk about Consort De and Consort Xing, and it's also not wrong for the Crown Princess to serve her parents-in-law, but the second grandson is not even half a year old, so why ask him to serve the sick?

Since that was the imperial decree, Huan Yue had no choice but to bring his family along.

Then two rooms need to be prepared for her family of four in the side hall. Although it is not good for the Crown Prince to be close to the Emperor, it is different when he is ill.

Besides, based on the preparations for the two imperial grandsons, they will probably live here from now on.

Huan Yue didn't bother with it; matters concerning the Ganlu Palace were not her concern.

She was sitting on the edge of the bed, holding her baby.

She was sitting on the bed, covered with a black and red quilt, looking very elegant and in good health.

Little Xie Tan didn't cry; instead, he eagerly tried to climb onto the bed.

The idea of ​​feigning illness was shattered by her grandson's antics.

Especially since he can't climb yet.

The eunuch placed the young prince next to the emperor, and he immediately grabbed his grandfather and cried out.

Xie Jian came over and stood silently to the side. The eldest son was attending to the ailing emperor, and the emperor did not say anything against it.

Especially since the Emperor's decree was so dangerous, how many people would talk if the eldest son didn't come?

Xie Jian looked on; his eldest and second nephews were both quite amusing.

My eldest nephew doesn't like to talk, so much so that even at two years old, he still doesn't speak very clearly. But his eyes are expressive, which makes him seem quite mysterious.

My second nephew was the complete opposite; he laughed so hard he was having a great time.

He's still just as happy when he holds his grandson.

So King Song came to see nothing but emptiness? No, he found it quite a spectacle.

Little Xie Tan is a grandson of the Song Emperor's grandson. He was overjoyed to see his ancestor and waved his hands excitedly.

King Song sat down.

These days, there's no way to deal with this lively grandson. Just put him on the bed and he'll be having a good time.

Until he got hungry.

Huan Yue carried it away, and the hall suddenly became quiet.

Little Xie Yi sat obediently next to his grandfather.

The King of Song thought the three-year-old child was too upright. "You can tell a person's future at three and their character at seven." This child is just good-looking.

Although the second grandson has grown up and is a bit better looking, he is still adorably ugly compared to his older brother, which amuses him.

Huan Yue was feeding the baby in the side hall.

He's not exactly ugly, but he can't compare to his brother, though he's quite optimistic.

Once he's full, he can sleep peacefully and play again after he wakes up.

Lady Yang and the wet nurse stayed peacefully in the side hall. Our little grandson is no less capable than the eldest grandson.

Huan Yue returned to the sage's presence.

The current emperor explained to the Song emperor, "I feel that a calamity is coming, so let's see what kind of demons and monsters are involved."

The Song emperor sighed, saying that fate sometimes proved accurate. The emperor was trying to pave the way for his children and grandchildren. Some old monsters were better off being dealt with by him.

The King of Song couldn't object, but the Emperor was more important.

Huan Yue also felt that "Your Majesty need not do this."

He is currently most satisfied with her, and has clearly stated: "I'll be fine when I feel like the ordeal is over."

The King of Song nodded. The emperor was important, but his arrangements were also important.

The Emperor said to the Prince of Song and his son, "Even if this matter passes, I will abdicate. Changqiu Palace must be repaired as soon as possible."

Huan Yue couldn't say it.

Little Xie Yi held his grandfather's hand, showing great affection.

The Emperor was overjoyed: "Your father can handle the affairs of the court. You are still young, so you and your younger brother can come with me."

The King of Song felt that he would never be lonely with his two grandsons around; he seemed even more lively than Yan Boxuan, not to mention their different statuses.

Huan Yue said, "Your Majesty still wants to give Stone a grandson."

Today, he was delighted: "That's for sure."

Huan Yue advised, "The world belongs to all people, only Your Majesty belongs to Your Majesty."

The emperor nodded: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

It's clear that Qing'e lacks favor. The Pei family is nothing, and the Chang family is beneath her. If the current emperor weren't around, many things would be beyond the control of the younger generation. Therefore, for the sake of her son and grandson, the current emperor will be doing well.

Xie Zhou came over.

Why are you slacking off again when you're watching him with Huan Yue?

Xie Zhou wanted to cry. Wasn't he supposed to be attending to the ailing emperor? The affairs of the court were still being handled by the Grand Secretaries, even if the emperor hadn't been there for a few days. There was no need for the Crown Prince to bother with such matters.

There is no need for him to care for the sick now.

Xie Zhou then came over to keep his son company. His younger son woke up and came over again, all very excited.

Xie Zhou was genuinely worried about him, such as the possibility of him blowing up the funeral hall.

The little kid knows nothing, but he's happily munching on his toes.

The King of Song seemed quite relieved; he didn't want to worry about anything. He believed that only he himself truly belonged to himself, and it was best to live a few more years.

Grand Secretary Xu and Grand Secretary Jiang came over.

The emperor then ordered: "Prepare to abdicate."

Xie Zhou hurriedly knelt down.

Grand Secretary Xu and Grand Secretary Jiang also knelt down; preparations for this matter must begin at the start of the first month of the lunar calendar.

But that's not entirely wrong; some things require years or even decades of preparation.

Zhao has a lot to do right now. The more prepared he is, the more stable he will be. It would be best to have a smooth transition to ensure development.

Grand Secretary Jiang asked, "Will a crown prince be appointed at that time?"

It goes without saying that an empress should be appointed, and the eldest grandson of the emperor can also be made crown prince at the age of three.

Huan Yue interjected, "Let's wait until he's seven. We can tell what a person will be like at three and what they'll be like at seven. I think there are two possibilities: if the throne is merely symbolic, then the heir can be determined directly by the eldest son of the legitimate wife; otherwise, we should wait until he's thirteen or fourteen to avoid any turmoil caused by the deposition or succession."

Jin Dian nodded: "Qing'e makes some sense, but we can't rush this."

Huan Yue boldly added, "Sometimes the emperor's influence is too great, and the pressure is also immense. Therefore, while ensuring the throne, there is a cabinet-like structure in between. Children should have a relatively complete childhood, which is very important for their entire lives. Their education can be more comprehensive, and their development can be more well-rounded. No matter how smart a child is, if they are not suitable for this position, it is actually not good for anyone."

He nodded in agreement.

Huan Yue had a lot of face.

Actually, it wasn't something she created herself.

Imperial edicts, like those issued by the emperor, were not given casually or directly.

Sometimes, when the emperor has great power, he can do this for some less important matters.

Now, we're just making it even better.

As for children, judging from Xie Tan's appearance, he is probably not suitable.

Xie Jian also felt that he didn't have that ability.

The King of Wu took one last look. The young prince was full of energy.

The children were very enthusiastic when they saw their great-uncle.

They say you can't hit someone who's smiling, but this kid is so funny.

The King of Wu had no time to tease him; he was busy with his duties alongside the Grand Secretary.

The Great Zhao and the Great Shi Kingdom have already gone to war.

So things are very busy right now. If the emperor were to fall ill now, things would get chaotic.

Pretending to be sick is a different matter altogether.

The King of Wu had no time to feign grief, and the Emperor probably didn't need to either.

Xie Jian no longer needs to whine and lament as if she's about to lose her father.

After all, it's a mix of truth and falsehood, so you can imagine it as a forced smile.

Xie Zhou was good at pretending; pretending to be profound was enough.