"However, this is all predicated on Emperor Yan's poor health." Mr. Du looked at Yan Shujin and said, "I don't doubt that the Empress Dowager is lying or anything, it's just..."
Ultimately, Mr. Du was also worried that all of this was a conspiracy by Emperor Yan.
Mr. Du hesitated for a moment and said, "But if it really comes to the point we think it will, His Majesty will not care about the rumors and gossip, but will choose the most suitable successor for the country. He has many faults, but he wants to do good for the people and for the world."
Yan Shujin nodded and didn't say anything more.
At this moment in the palace, Zhao Zhong brought medicine to Emperor Yan and said, "Your Majesty, it's time to take your medicine."
Emperor Yan took the medicine and drank it all in one gulp, then asked, "Have you found the Prime Minister?"
Zhao Zhong said, "There is still no news of the Prime Minister."
Emperor Yan looked somewhat tired and said, "If you have any news about the Prime Minister, report back immediately."
"Yes." Zhao Zhong hesitated for a moment before saying, "Your Majesty, should we summon Prince Xuan back to the capital?"
No sooner had he finished speaking than Zhao Zhong broke out in a cold sweat and quickly knelt down, saying, "Your Majesty, this servant deserves to die..."
Emperor Yan warned, "There are some things you shouldn't say."
Zhao Zhong breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, knowing that Emperor Yan's words meant he was not to blame him.
Emperor Yan rubbed his temples and said, "The Prime Minister's family must be well protected."
"yes."
Just as Zhao Zhong was about to go out to make arrangements, a guard hurriedly requested an audience.
The guard, a confidant of Emperor Yan, was pale-faced. He knelt before Emperor Yan and said, "Your Majesty, the Prime Minister's body has been found, and his family members have all been tragically murdered at home."
"Your Majesty, something terrible has happened! Your Majesty..."
A palace maid rushed in, disregarding palace etiquette, crying out, "His Majesty and the Empress Dowager have fallen down the steps..."
Before he could finish speaking, Zhao Zhong let out a scream: "Your Majesty!"
The palace maids and guards lifted him up, and they saw Emperor Yan spit out a mouthful of blood.
Emperor Yan reached out and gripped Zhao Zhong's hand tightly: "Go, send someone secretly to invite the princess back to the capital. Have her bring her people back and surround the capital for me."
Zhao Zhonggong replied respectfully, "Yes."
Author's Note: The main story ends here; what remains will be side stories.
This includes some things related to Baojie's return to Beijing.
Thank you all for your company these past few days.
Thank you to all the little angels who voted for me or watered my plants with nutrient solution!
Thank you to the little angel who threw the [landmine]: Hengliu (1 landmine);
Thank you to the little angel who watered the [nutrient solution]:
Blueberry dumplings, 10 bottles of ten kinds of fungus; 5 bottles of spring tea;
Thank you so much for your support! I will continue to work hard!
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