How could the old prime minister not understand the meaning of Xiao Ruoyi's words? He turned around and glanced at the people in his court. Although the expressions on their faces changed quickly, he still caught a glimpse of it.
Now, the old prime minister became even angrier!
It would be fine if Emperor Donglin deliberately targeted him in order to regain power, but he couldn't help feeling angry and disappointed when he saw that his own people were also coveting the power in his hands.
Because of his anger and irritation, his condition became more serious and the old prime minister coughed even more violently.
"Oh, Grandpa, look! He's coughing again! It's so bad to go to the morning court! Every day I get up earlier than the chickens, sleep later than the dogs, and work harder than the donkeys. This life is so miserable! If I don't go to the morning court, I can sleep in, get up early and take a walk in the park, chat with the old ladies in the park about life, and do whatever I want. This life is so good!"
Everyone: "..." The little princess knows how to persuade people!
The day the little princess described made many people present feel excited, it was exactly what they had dreamed of!
This is a terrible job, and they have to worry about being beaten or beheaded at any time. They really dislike it!
It's not to mention that Emperor Donglin was also a little moved. Chatting about life with the old ladies was fine, but just sleeping in was enough to make him excited! He wanted to live a life of lying down like his daughter!
Maybe he could train an heir earlier, and then he could just lie back and become the emperor!
...
...
Listening to his niece's description, King Jin felt a little sympathetic to the old prime minister. The old man was so old, and it was time for him to live the life that his niece described.
He reminded the old prime minister with great concern, "Old prime minister, Yiyi's idea is good, you can learn from it!"
"Yeah, yeah!" Xiao Ruoyi nodded her little head and said in a baby voice, "Grandpa, Yiyi saw an old eunuch before. He was very old but still came out to clean the place. But in the end... he just fell to the ground. Yiyi went to call him but he ignored her! Grandpa, is that old eunuch dead?"
Emperor Donglin, Prince Jin, "..." My little girl/niece's mouth is really merciless! But, it feels good!
Civil and military officials: "..." Little princess, is it really okay for you to say that?
The corners of the old prime minister's mouth twitched violently, almost to the point of cramps.
I didn’t expect that such a cute little ball of milk would have such a heart-touching little mouth!
And it's not right for an old man like him to get angry with a three and a half year old girl!
At this moment, Imperial Physician You immediately entered the hall and examined the old prime minister's pulse.
King Jin hurriedly asked, "Doctor You, how is the old prime minister's health?"
Doctor You immediately reported to Emperor Donglin, "Your Majesty, the Prime Minister is old and was so angry that his mind was unstable. In addition, he had caught a cold before, which caused his qi and blood to become disordered!"
Emperor Donglin frowned. Although he hated the old prime minister for always causing trouble for him, he was, after all, a meritorious minister and a minister left behind by the real empress dowager.
"What should we do?"
Doctor You looked at the old prime minister with regret, shook his head and sighed, "If the prime minister takes good care of himself, he may be able to extend his life for a few more years. Otherwise..."
The meaning is very clear. If the old prime minister continues to hold the position of prime minister, he may not live long.
But if he resigns from the position of prime minister and enjoys his retirement, perhaps good results will come out.
Not much time left? Is he going to die?
The old prime minister knew that his health was getting worse, but he didn’t expect it to be so bad!
He had already learned from Xiao Ruoyi that the old prime minister did not have much time left to live. Hearing what Imperial Doctor You said, he felt a little sad, but not too shocked.
However, Emperor Donglin was still shocked, and then he sighed heavily with regret.
"Alas! The old prime minister is seriously ill. This is a great loss to our Donglin country!"
It is indeed a loss, but it is a great joy for them.
Everyone's eyes were fixed on the old prime minister, and everyone's eyes were filled with excitement and anticipation.
The old prime minister won’t live long, so doesn’t that mean the position of prime minister will soon be vacant?
Even if the old prime minister still wants to hold on to the position of prime minister, it’s okay, he will soon give up the position! Of course, it’s a good thing for them if he takes the initiative to resign now!
After all, no matter which decision is made, it will mean a major change in the court, and most people will have the possibility of being promoted to the next level.
Emperor Donglin looked at the old prime minister with pain, "Old prime minister, you are a loyal minister of Donglin country. You have spent your hard work for the prosperity of Donglin country! My heart aches!"
Xiao Ruoyi turned around and looked at Emperor Donglin with a strange look, [Why do I feel like Daddy is acting 100%? ]
Emperor Donglin: "..." My little girl, even if you have figured it out, you can't "say" it!
It was fine before there was no King Jin, but now that there is King Jin, it’s different!
As expected, Prince Jin covered his mouth tightly with both hands. His shrugged shoulders showed his mood. He laughed secretly in his heart, "Little niece, you are not mistaken! Your father is just acting!"
Would his brother be heartbroken? Not setting off firecrackers to celebrate at the palace gate was already a good thing! How could he be heartbroken?
In fact, not only Emperor Donglin, but even the ministers were acting, with faces full of grief.
"The Prime Minister has worked hard for the prosperity of Donglin Kingdom. He is a role model for us!"
"The Prime Minister has worked hard and made great contributions. Now he is seriously ill. We are heartbroken!"
"The Prime Minister is ill, he needs to rest more!"
If a man does not work for himself, he will be punished by heaven and earth. Emperor Donglin was very satisfied with the reactions of these ministers.
"Now that Donglin is prosperous, you should also take care of your health. You should go home and rest well!"
That’s very well said!
Letting him go home to recuperate is for the sake of his health, not for the power he holds.
The old prime minister suddenly looked up and looked at Emperor Donglin in shock and disbelief.
What Emperor Donglin meant was that he wanted to take back the power in his hands, and his current physical condition was the best opportunity!
In fact, he knew that he might not be able to hold on for long, but he was unwilling to give up such great power.
The King of Jin also cared about the old Prime Minister and advised him, "Yes! It's better for the old Prime Minister to recuperate at home in the future. The affairs of the court are very tiring. Look at you, you can't stop coughing now!"
"Old Prime Minister, let me pat you on the back!"
"Ah! Look at that cough! Old Prime Minister, take your time!"
"The Prime Minister still needs to rest more. After all, he is still sick!"
All the civil and military officials in the court, whether it was Emperor Donglin or the ministers, were full of "hostility" towards the old prime minister, which immediately made the old prime minister so angry that he gasped for breath and coughed violently.
“Cough cough cough…”
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