Chapter 234 Yu Bai, you did a good job!
Shen Yubai originally thought that after hearing these words, even if his mother didn't beat him, she wouldn't give him a good face.
After all, the Xie family is full of loyal and brave people.
What's the difference between what he did and regicide?
I’m afraid it will be hard for my mother to accept!
Unexpectedly, Xie Changning's eyes flickered, and a faint smile flickered in her eyes. "So, Your Majesty, this is the result of the poison?"
Chen Yubai nodded. "Yes, I am also preparing for a rainy day. I am afraid that something might go wrong while rescuing my sister. If something happens, we won't be able to escape. So I thought it would be better to give His Majesty some poison. If something unexpected happens, we won't have to sit and wait for death."
"Yubai, you did a good job." Xie Changning praised without hesitation.
Her eyes narrowed, "Although your uncle and I have returned safely today, it is clear that His Majesty has murderous intentions towards us."
Shen Yubai sneered, "I knew he was a dog emperor. It's a pity that I didn't give him more ingredients at the time and just poisoned him to death."
Zhuzhu looked worried, "Mother, what should we do now?"
"No rush." Xie Changning gave her a soothing look. She looked at Shen Yubai and asked, "Yubai, from what you said, His Majesty won't die for a while?"
Chen Yubai nodded, "Yes, this poison will only make His Majesty paralyzed on one side of his body, and his speech will be slurred. When His Majesty wakes up, he will be paralyzed in bed and will no longer be able to handle state affairs."
"Unless there is an antidote!"
"Very good, Your Majesty cannot die yet. Given His Majesty's temperament, when he wakes up and discovers that he has become like this, he will immediately appoint a crown prince. The crown prince position will most likely fall to the Fifth Prince. Then he will definitely kill the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince to clear all obstacles for the Fifth Prince."
Xie Changning curled his lips slightly, "This obstacle naturally also includes the Duke's Mansion."
"Yubai, it's a good thing you didn't hide it from your mother, otherwise something big would have happened tonight." She looked solemn and immediately sent someone to invite Xie Xuan and Pei Zhi.
She also asked someone to send a letter to Fang Rulu.
Xie Xuan and Pei Zhi arrived very quickly.
This was the first time Xie Xuan met Pei Zhi in private after learning the truth.
He knew Pei Zhi too well, so he was naturally very satisfied with this brother-in-law.
This was also the first time he met Chen Yubai and Zhuzhu.
"Zhuzhu! I am your uncle." Looking at Zhuzhu, he couldn't help but redden his eyes.
"Zhuzhu pays her respects to uncle." Zhuzhu looked well-behaved and stepped forward to salute him.
Xie Xuan's nose felt sore, and he choked up and said, "Good boy, you have suffered."
Zhuzhu shook her head and said, "Uncle, don't be sad. Zhuzhu is not suffering at all."
Xie Xuan's eyes became more and more jealous. He had only one thought: Zhuzhu is such a good child.
And Yu Bai too!
"What a good boy!" He swung his fist at Shen Yubai's shoulder, naturally without using much strength.
Shen Yubai curled his lips and smiled, "Uncle."
Then he extended his hand towards Xie Xuan, "Where's the gift for my sister and me?"
His sudden action instantly dispelled the bad emotions in Xie Xuan's heart.
Xie Xuan took out two purses from his sleeve pocket and handed one to each of them.
The beads are light pink.
The whiter the one is, the darker the green.
Obviously he was prepared.
Then everyone started to discuss business.
Shen Yubai felt somewhat uneasy.
My uncle was a loyal and patriotic military general, and my adoptive father was an upright official.
If they knew that he had poisoned the emperor, who knows whether the two of them would scold him?
He won't be beaten because his mother will protect him.
"My good boy, the prerequisite for loyalty to the king is a benevolent king. If the king is unkind, then don't blame the ministers for being unrighteous." Xie Xuan is no longer the Duke of Zhenguo who had loyalty and righteousness engraved in his bones.
He did this in his previous life.
But what is the result?
The entire family of the Duke of Zhenguo was executed.
Even my sister did not have a good end.
Not to mention Zhuzhu and Yubai.
If it weren't for Your Majesty's indulgence, how could Concubine Qi have such courage?
Shen Yubai was really shocked by his words. He looked at Pei Zhi cautiously, fearing that his adoptive father would have objections.
"Yes, you did a great job, and you acted like a father." Pei Zhi certainly wouldn't blame him. Even if Yu Bai didn't do it, he would ask someone else to do it.
Because they already have no way out.
Especially after Rong Yang's incident was exposed.
He knows Your Majesty too well.
Shen Yubai was a little bit unbelievable. When he got excited, he subconsciously said, "Father, you don't blame me either?"
When he called him father, Pei Zhi's eyes instantly turned red.
Yu Bai finally agreed to acknowledge him as his father!
It was not until the evening that Xie Xuan and Pei Zhi left separately.
When Your Majesty woke up, it was already night.
"Your Majesty, you are finally awake." When the concubines and princes saw His Majesty wake up, they were all excited and bowed to him one after another.
His Majesty was in a trance for a moment, and he subconsciously raised his hand, wanting to ask them to get up.
Only then did he realize that the right half of his body seemed to be filled with lead and he couldn't even lift his hand.
"I... I..." He suddenly widened his eyes and wanted to speak in fear, but then he was shocked to find that even his tongue had become uncontrollable.
"Ah! Tai, doctor..." He opened and closed his mouth, and with great effort, he uttered a few words, which were still very unclear.
The fifth prince was the first to notice something was wrong with His Majesty. "Father, what's wrong with you? Quickly call the imperial physician."
The imperial physician was waiting nearby.
After examining His Majesty's pulse, the imperial physician quickly concluded, "Your Majesty's anger has overwhelmed his heart, leading to emotional distress and thus a stroke."
His Majesty was stunned for a moment.
Everyone looked shocked.
The fifth prince couldn't wait to ask, "Can the emperor recover?"
The imperial physician looked terrified, "I'm afraid it's as difficult as climbing to heaven!"
"Father..." The Fifth Prince burst into tears. He angrily scolded the imperial physician, "What do you mean by 'as difficult as ascending to heaven'? I want you to heal Father, or I will kill you."
His eyes were bloodshot and he looked heartbroken, but little did he know that he was actually excited.
The crown prince was deposed, and the fourth prince was thrown into prison.
Now that my father has suddenly become like this, how will he handle state affairs in the future?
Whether my father is willing or not, a new emperor must be appointed.
Besides him, who else can the emperor appoint as his successor?
His mother was Concubine Chen. Apart from Concubine Qi, his mother had the highest status in the harem. Moreover, his maternal grandfather was the Duke of Ying, who also held military power.
A smile flashed across the eyes of Concubine Chen.
OK!
The good days for her and the emperor are coming soon.
The concubines cried and wailed.
His Majesty was stunned for a long time, then he slowly looked at Eunuch Wang.
With just one glance, Eunuch Wang immediately understood His Majesty's intention. "Your Majesty, have I asked this old servant to summon Prime Minister Xue and Duke Ying to an audience?"
At this time, Your Majesty has only one option left, which is to appoint a crown prince.
His Majesty nodded slightly.
Xue Yan is the chief among the civil officials. As for the Duke of Ying, although he is not as good as the Duke of Zhenguo and the General Zhenbei, he has also made great military achievements. He is just a little old, but he is more than capable of assisting the new king to ascend the throne.
Besides...
The Fifth Prince and Concubine Chen were extremely excited.
In just an incense stick's time, Xue Yan and Duke Ying arrived.
After learning about His Majesty's situation, both of them were shocked, but they did not show it on their faces.
His Majesty glanced at the princes one by one, and finally set his eyes on the fifth prince.
Eunuch Wang asked cautiously, "Your Majesty, do you want to make the Fifth Prince the Crown Prince?"
The fifth prince's heart instantly rose to his throat.
The Concubine Chen also held her breath in excitement.
Under the gaze of everyone, His Majesty slowly nodded.
Then His Majesty looked at Xue Yan.
Xue Yan immediately drafted an edict.
After a while, Eunuch Wang held the imperial edict and began to read it.
Just wait until tomorrow morning to announce it to the world.
The fifth prince, no, he should be called the crown prince now. He and Concubine Chen originally wanted to stay and take care of him, but with just one look from the emperor, eunuch Wang sent everyone away.
After everyone leaves.
His Majesty stared at Eunuch Wang intently and uttered with great difficulty, "The Second Prince, the Fourth Prince, and Concubine Qi...are to be put to death immediately!"
Eunuch Wang quickly nodded in agreement.
Then His Majesty kept saying "Xuan, Xuan..."
Eunuch Wang understood immediately, "Your Majesty wishes to see Xuanying?"
Xuanying is the leader of the Dragon Scale Guard, who specializes in handling those shady matters for His Majesty.
His Majesty nodded.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you." Xuanying knelt on his knees before His Majesty. He was dressed in black and had a mask on his face, so his appearance could not be seen clearly at all.
His Majesty then slowly opened his eyes, "Zhen, the Duke, and the Crown Prince are both traitors. Kill them without mercy!"
After saying this, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He slowly raised his left hand, ready to let Xuanying retreat.
"Heh!" The man kneeling in front of him sneered and slowly took off the mask on his face.
The next moment.
His Majesty's eyes suddenly widened.
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