Chapter 401 You'll find out then.

Time flies like an arrow.

unconsciously.

Another half year has passed.

The ruler of Qin still had not appointed a crown prince.

Although the officials continued to submit memorials, the King of Qin only glanced at them briefly.

Later on, the King of Qin stopped even reading the memorials advising him to establish a crown prince.

Qin Siyao also felt that it was not right for her father not to establish a crown prince, so she asked her father if there was a suitable successor.

But Qin Shengtian simply smiled at his daughter and said, "None of those people are as good as you."

Hearing her father's reply, Qin Siyao just thought he was teasing her and didn't take it to heart.

In fact, what Qin Shengtian said was the absolute truth.

In Qin Shengtian's heart, he truly felt that those princes recommended by the court officials were not as good as his daughter.

"Alright, Siyao, you don't need to worry about the matter of choosing a crown prince. I already have someone in mind," the King of Qin said to his daughter with a smile.

"Eh? Has Father chosen someone? Who is it?" Qin Siyao asked curiously.

"I won't tell you about this girl yet," Qin Shengtian said with a smirk. "You'll find out later."

"All right."

Qin Siyao, feeling a little disappointed at being kept in suspense, didn't press the matter but continued to sit aside and help her father review the memorials.

In the Imperial Study today, besides Qin Shengtian's desk, he has also specially prepared a study desk for his daughter.

Qin Shengtian glanced at his daughter not far away and couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion.

In the past, when Qin Shengtian didn't answer Qin Siyao, Qin Siyao would throw a tantrum and insist on getting an explanation.

But now, Qin Siyao stopped asking questions and focused on getting down to business.

Qin Shengtian knew that this was because his daughter was becoming more and more mature.

However, this maturity made Qin Shengtian feel a little heartache and guilt.

The sun gradually moved westward.

The setting sun had already dyed the sky red, and the gentle sunlight crept through the window and fell on the father and daughter in the imperial study.

Soon, the day will be over.

"Father, it's getting late, I'll head back to the Frost Prince's residence now."

After reviewing the memorials in her hand, Qin Siyao looked up and, seeing that it was getting dark, got up to bid farewell to her father.

"Going to cook for Xiao Mo again?" Qin Shengtian said with a smile.

"Of course, I cook for Xiao Mo every night now." Qin Siyao's tone was tinged with pride. "Xiao Mo says my cooking is delicious."

"You cook for Xiao Mo every day, but Father Emperor has never tasted your cooking," Qin Shengtian sighed.

Qin Siyao couldn't help but roll her eyes at her father: "I used to make food for you, but you always refused with various excuses."

"Hahaha," Qin Shengtian laughed loudly, "Isn't it because your two older brothers were worried that my body couldn't handle it, so they specifically reminded me not to try your cooking easily? Now that your cooking skills have improved, Father Emperor will definitely want to try it."

Qin Siyao's eyes curved into a smile: "In that case, Siyao will cook it for you, Father, for lunch tomorrow."

"Okay, sure." Qin Shengtian nodded.

"Then Father, I'll take my leave now. Tomorrow I'll cook a delicious meal for you!" Qin Siyao bowed and then stepped forward to collect all the memorials on the Qin King's desk into her storage bag before leaving the imperial study.

"This girl..."

Looking at his somewhat empty table, Qin Shengtian smiled helplessly.

Ever since her mother passed away, this girl would take away the memorials she hadn't finished reviewing whenever she left the Imperial Study.

Qin Shengtian knew perfectly well that she was worried about her health and didn't want to overwork herself.

"Cough cough cough"

After his daughter left, Qin Shengtian could no longer hold back his cough and began to cough incessantly.

"Cough cough cough!"

After coughing for a while, Qin Shengtian picked up a handkerchief and covered his mouth.

Once his cough subsided slightly, Qin Shengtian picked up the teapot beside him and poured several cups of tea.

The handkerchief placed on the table was stained with blood.

Qin Shengtian closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and began to regulate his breathing, while also using his divine sense to examine his body internally.

After an incense stick had burned, Qin Shengtian slowly opened his eyes. His expression showed helplessness and resentment, but more than anything, it showed composure in the face of life and death.

"It seems this is the end for me," Qin Shengtian said with a smirk, as if to himself. "Well, it's already quite an achievement to have lived this long. What more can I ask for?"

Putting the handkerchief away, Qin Shengtian deactivated the isolation array and called out to Eunuch Li, who had been guarding outside the Imperial Study, "Come in."

"His Majesty."

Eunuch Li hurriedly entered the imperial study and bowed respectfully.

"Summon Prime Minister Li, Grand Commandant Baili, and Imperial Censor Jian Shu. I need to draft an imperial edict," Qin Shengtian said calmly.

Eunuch Li was suddenly startled.

His Majesty's health is deteriorating, and the fact that he has summoned the Three Dukes to draft an edict—could it be—his will?

"What are you standing there for, you old codger? Hurry up and go!" Qin Shengtian pointed at Eunuch Li's nose and scolded him with a smile.

"Yes, Your Majesty! This old servant will go immediately!"

Eunuch Li wiped away the tears from the corner of his eyes, quickly withdrew, and strode out of the imperial study.

Upon hearing the summons, Prime Minister Li and others immediately set off for the palace.

The next day.

Qin Siyao came to the Imperial Study again and, as usual, helped her father review the memorials.

Around noon, Qin Siyao was personally preparing a meal for her father, the Emperor, in the imperial kitchen.

While his daughter was cooking, the King of Qin summoned Xiao Mo to the palace.

At noon, Qin Shengtian was eating the meal his daughter had prepared.

Although Qin Shengtian felt that Siyao's cooking was not as good as that of the imperial chefs in the imperial kitchen.

But in my heart, I felt that my daughter's cooking was better than any of the world's delicacies.

"What do you think, Father? Do you think my cooking is delicious?" Qin Siyao asked expectantly.

"Delicious, truly delicious." Qin Shengtian nodded. "Even Father Emperor never imagined he would be able to eat your cooking in this lifetime. He can die without regrets."

"Father, what unlucky things are you saying?" Qin Siyao personally served her father a bowl of rice. "If it's what Father wants to eat, then I will cook it for Father every day."

"Hehehe." Qin Shengtian neither agreed nor refused.

After lunch, Qin Shengtian asked her to go to the Censorate to retrieve some documents.

After Qin Siyao left, Qin Shengtian handed a letter to Xiao Mo.

"What is Your Majesty doing?" Xiao Mo asked, puzzled.

Qin Shengtian stroked his beard and said with a smile, "Read this letter when you get back. Remember, don't let Siyao see it."

(End of this chapter)