"Isn't it good for me to be like this? I feel that I am now a hundred times more energetic and can be the emperor for another twenty years without any problem."

"Really? That's wonderful, Father Royal. I went to the Imperial Clan Court today and suddenly felt that the throne wasn't such a good thing. Since you like it, you can sit on it for a few more years.

You also know that I'm seriously injured. How can such a broken bone heal so quickly? I'll definitely need to recuperate for another two years. So, you will let me recuperate well, right?"

Yinqi did not hide the expectation in his eyes from Kangxi at all, which made him a little angry. This bastard really treated the throne as a hot potato!

No, he will get tired and complain a lot. We have already sent him to the court to do his job, how can we let him leave?

Besides, even if he is really in good health, he can't stand worrying about the country every day. Do you know that he will die early?

Did he really think he didn't know how emperors throughout history died young? They all died of exhaustion and hard work. He had toiled for so many years, it was time for a replacement.

"Did I ever say I'd stay emperor for a few more years? I was just talking about it, didn't you understand? You're just a rebellious son, you only know how to irritate me. Listen carefully, I'll give you three years at most. You must grow up within three years. I want to go out and travel."

Yinqi felt bad the moment he heard this. Three years? What could be done in three years? There were so many things that could be done in three years. However, Kangxi's words meant that he recognized his position as the heir. In that case, he should take it.

"Your Majesty, are you really not going to consider it? I think you can still struggle a bit. This is just the beginning. Since you are in such good health, you should do more for the Qing Dynasty. As for me, I will naturally learn from you. Don't worry, I will never be lazy."

Kangxi was so angry, he knew that he had bad intentions, and wanted him to work hard on the throne for two more years. He refused, and he also wanted to rest.

"No, it's settled. My word is golden. If you dare to refuse, I will send your wife to Mount Wutai to pray for the Qing Dynasty."

Yinqi instantly felt something was wrong. Kangxi was simply unsportsmanlike. He clearly knew his feelings for Mu Sili, but he still deliberately said such words to anger him!

If Mu Sili really went to Mount Wutai, he felt that he would not be able to withstand the anger of Emperor Guang Mamu and his own mother, not to mention her own anger.

It makes me feel suffocated just thinking about it. Why do all of them like to use her to threaten him? Can't they try some new tricks?

"I understand. It's getting late, so I won't disturb you from working."

After all, he was his own father, so he couldn't refute him. However, he knew that Kangxi said that on purpose to scare him, so he didn't take it to heart.

When Kangxi saw that he was about to run away, he instantly became unhappy. He had said so much just to get him to stay and help him. If he let him run away, wouldn’t all his words be in vain?

"Stop right there, I didn't realize you've become so lazy. Now that you're here, why don't you stay and help me with the memorials? It'll give me a break."

Yinqi was left behind by Kangxi to read the memorials, and the task lasted until midnight. He looked at the sleeping Kangxi with resentment on his face. He really treated him like a coolie.

He knew that the throne was not easy to sit on. If it happened again, wouldn't he be skinned alive?

No, I have to find a chance to escape.

Anyway, he had just recovered. If the emperor did the same thing again tomorrow, he would say that his wound had relapsed.

After making up his mind, Yinqi left with his head held high. As soon as he left, Kangxi woke up.

"Your Majesty, why are you awake? It's still early. You should sleep a little longer. I see that the prince has finished reading all the memorials. You can sleep a little longer today."

When Liang Jiugong saw that Kangxi had woken up, he hurried over to serve him. He dozed off for a while while Yinqi was reading the memorials, and he found that he felt much more energetic after dozing off.

"I know. I just think it's great to be young. If it were me, I wouldn't be able to finish it so quickly. Since Xiaowu is so capable, we'll continue tomorrow."

"Your Majesty is right."

Liang Jiugong silently lit a candle for Yinqi. This was a typical case of being conscripted into the army.

So in the next few months, Yinqi went to the Qianqing Palace every day to receive Kangxi's loving education until Mu Sili was about to give birth.

"Father, the Concubine has started a movement. I will not help you with the memorials today. You have been lazy for several months. It is time to be on your own."

Regardless of whether Kangxi agreed or not, Yinqi left the last memorial and ran away. Instead of reading the memorials here boringly, he might as well go to Shoukang Palace and wait for his wife to give birth.

Kangxi didn't let anyone stop him. After observing for a few months, he was sure that Yinqi was the heir. Now that Mu Sili was about to give birth, he naturally wouldn't keep him at bay.

"Go prepare some things and send them to Concubine Wu after she gives birth. Also, summon the ministers to the Palace of Heavenly Purity to discuss matters. I am preparing to abdicate."

Liang Jiugong was shocked. He had thought that Kangxi would abdicate, but he had never thought that he would abdicate now. However, since he had said so, he would naturally do it.

"Yes, I understand."

No one expected that Kangxi would announce his abdication at this time, but based on their observations, Yinqi was indeed the most suitable candidate for the crown prince.

In addition, the princes had no objections, so Kangxi's decree was passed down smoothly.

After Kangxi's decree reached Shoukang Palace, Mu Sili gave birth.

"I congratulate the prince. The princess has given birth to a prince. Both mother and child are doing well."

Yinqi was very happy. Now he had three sons and two daughters, all of whom were legitimate. No one could compare to him.

"Come here, reward."

The Empress Dowager and Concubine Yi were even happier than Yinqi, because Kangxi had already issued an edict to pass the throne to Yinqi after the child was one month old. They could finally have gotten through it.

"I have waited for so many years, but I never thought that the day would come when Xiaowu would become the crown prince. As expected, what the Empress Dowager said was right. Xiaowu's wife is the reincarnation of a lucky star, specially here to protect Xiaowu."

"What the Queen Mother said is true. I have never dreamed of becoming the Queen. From the beginning, I only wanted Xiaowu and Xiaojiu to be virtuous kings and live a peaceful life.

I didn't expect my daughter-in-law to be so blessed that she made me a concubine. This is not enough, I will soon become the queen. I am so happy.

After hearing Concubine Yi's playful words, the empress dowager nodded helplessly.

"You're so old, yet you're still so naughty. No wonder the emperor still loves you so much. You're about to be promoted to empress, so be more dignified."

"Yes, I understand."

Yinqi looked at the Empress Dowager and Concubine Yi in bewilderment. The Emperor was going to abdicate the throne to him? Why didn't he, the person involved, know about it?