After Shangguan Yu was dealt with, Shangguan Lingyun's throne was already a foregone conclusion.
However, Shangguan Lingyun did not want to inherit the throne directly at this moment.
"Father, you are now in your prime. There is absolutely no reason for you to pass the throne to your son while you are still alive."
Shangguan Lingyun spoke anxiously, almost mentioning the disappearance of Shangguandu.
But at the moment he no longer cared about these things, he just wanted Shangguan Du to take back his decision as soon as possible.
Shangguan Du had already made up his mind and would not allow him to question it at all.
"Now, among my princes, you are the only one who has reached adulthood. Sooner or later, the throne will be handed over to you."
"Besides, I have been in poor health recently, and you have been managing the government quite well."
"In this case, I can confidently entrust this kingdom to your hands."
After Shangguan Du finished speaking, he asked Eunuch Yu beside him to draft an imperial edict for him.
Seeing that there was no room for improvement, Shangguan Lingyun's eyes narrowed immediately.
"Father, does Your Majesty not want me to find the antidote to the Lianxin poison as soon as possible?"
After Shangguan Lingyun finished speaking, you could hear a pin drop in the entire hall.
Shangguan Du's expression was a little unnatural, but he wasn't too angry.
"I am old and don't have many years left to live, so I just want to spend a few days in peace and quiet."
"As for the antidote to this heart-bending poison, I may not be able to see it in my lifetime, so I don't want to force it."
"When I have nothing to do, I drink tea, read books, and take care of my grandchildren. Isn't that a pleasure?"
Shangguan Du's words were somewhat irresponsible, but Shangguan Lingyun knew that he was deliberately avoiding the important issues.
He was a little angry, but also a little helpless, but in the end he still acquiesced to Shangguandu's approach.
"In that case, I would like to thank you for your trust."
Seeing that the dust had settled, everyone immediately knelt down and saluted Shangguan Lingyun.
"Everyone, please stand up. It won't be too late to kneel down and pay homage after the great ceremony."
Upon seeing this, Master Liu took the lead and stood up.
Shangguan Lingyun glanced at them, then waved his hand and asked all the ministers to retreat first.
When only the father and son were left in the hall, Shangguan Lingyun spoke softly.
"Father, for him, would even give up the throne?"
Although it was long past the time when he longed for his father's love, Shangguan Lingyun still felt a little sad.
Shangguan Du's face turned pale, and then he laughed at himself.
"You have been scheming him to this point bit by bit, perhaps it's simply because you resent me."
"Very good. As a qualified heir to the throne, you should be like this."
"Alright, you and I are father and son. There's no need to make things too clear. Please leave."
Shangguan Du didn't want to continue this topic with Shangguan Lingyun, so he directly ordered him to leave.
Although Shangguan Lingyun did not get the answer he wanted in person, Shangguan Du's attitude said it all.
Therefore, there is no need for him to be overly obsessed with anything.
"Since Your Majesty intends to pass the throne to your son, does Your Majesty intend to live in the palace or in a temporary palace in the future?"
Shangguan Du seemed to have already thought of where to go and replied directly.
"Just live in the palace. When you have nothing to do, you can visit your two children."
Shangguan Lingyun remained silent. He knew that Shangguan Du was worried that he would be assassinated.
Also, if Shangguan Du wanted to know his every move, living in the palace would be the most convenient.
Shangguan Lingyun did not refuse. "In that case, I will have someone arrange it right away."
Shangguan Du nodded, and Shangguan Lingyun retreated.
Shangguan Lingyun handed over the relocation of Shangguandu to Wang Xiao, while he went to the queen's bedroom.
Ye Xiaoxiao was there with her two children, and Shangguan Lingyun walked in with a faint smile.
"Mother, Xiaoxiao, my father has issued an imperial decree today, allowing me to succeed to the throne."
Ye Xiaoxiao didn't care. On the contrary, she was a little excited. Of course, it wasn't because of the position.
Shangguan Lingyun looked at her resentfully, then looked at the queen.
"Mother, my father has chosen to continue living in the palace. Therefore, you do not need to change your bedroom."
The queen shook her head.
"Now that your father has chosen to become the Supreme Emperor, your mother naturally cannot live in your harem anymore."
"And his concubines and other children must choose a separate palace to live in."
Ye Xiaoxiao frowned, "Mother, my husband has no other women, so this huge harem is empty anyway."
"It would be really troublesome for you and the other concubines to move around. Why don't you just stay in your original bedroom?"
The queen knew that Ye Xiaoxiao meant well, but the palace has its own rules.
"Xiaoxiao, I know you don't care, but this is indeed against the rules."
"You don't have to persuade me. I'm already tired of assisting with the affairs of the harem. Now I can take a good rest."
"But from now on, this harem will make things difficult for you."
Ye Xiaoxiao wanted to say that she didn't want to be the queen, but looking at Shangguan Lingyun's resentful eyes, she really couldn't say it.
"Mother, I understand. Fortunately, there are no other women in my husband's harem, so there is not much to do."
"Besides, with you helping to look after it, it won't be too tiring."
The queen smiled and patted Ye Xiaoxiao's hand, then looked at Shangguan Lingyun.
"Since your father wants you to succeed the throne, then you should make good arrangements."
Shangguan Lingyun nodded. He knew that the queen was not only talking about the coronation ceremony, but also about the queen herself.
"Don't worry, mother. I know what to do."
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