But it is not difficult to understand if you think about it. Since ancient times, which man could give up the throne of emperor?
If Shangguan Du had not had no choice, how could he have been willing to abdicate?
Now that the poison in his body has been eliminated and nothing can restrain him anymore, he is naturally unwilling to hand over the throne to Shangguan Lingyun, the person he dislikes the most.
Everyone looked at Shangguan Lingyun who was in a high position, only to see that he was also looking at Shangguan Du with a sneer on his face.
"Father, have you forgotten why you abdicated in the first place?"
"Looking at you like this, is it possible that you are unconscious due to the residual poison?"
"Father, if you are not feeling well, how about I send someone to take you to the palace to rest?"
Seeing that Shangguan Lingyun wanted to take him away, Shangguan Du slammed the table in anger.
"Who dares? You, the rebellious son, forced me to abdicate. Now, you want to kill your father and your king?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of everyone in the hall changed instantly.
Although Shangguan Lingyun is the emperor now, Shangguan Du is his father after all.
If he did something in front of everyone, he would inevitably be criticized by the censors.
The atmosphere suddenly became extremely tense, but Shangguan Lingyun and Ye Xiaoxiao on the high seat still had smiles on their faces.
Shangguan Du's face became worse and worse, but Shangguan Lingyun looked at him with a smile on his face.
"Father, are you waiting for someone?"
"I'm truly sorry, but during today's palace banquet, some traitors appeared outside and attempted to endanger everyone's safety."
"As the ruler of a country, I will naturally not allow such a thing to happen. Therefore, those thieves have all been captured by me."
Shangguan Du staggered when he heard this. Seeing this, Ye Xiaoxiao spoke directly.
"Come here, what are you still standing there for? Call the imperial physician."
Doctor Xu had been waiting for a long time. When he heard Ye Xiaoxiao's voice, he immediately came up with his medicine box on his back.
Just as he was about to take Shangguan Du's pulse, Shangguan Du pushed him away.
"Father, you can't hide your illness and avoid seeing a doctor. You just got rid of the poison and your body is seriously weakened. It's better to let Doctor Xu see you."
"Doctor Xu is famous for his acupuncture skills. Your Majesty, please let him perform acupuncture on you to expel the remaining toxins from your body."
"I left in a hurry that day and forgot to tell Father. The prince and the little princess also had to undergo acupuncture and bloodletting to expel the remaining poison before they were completely cured."
After Ye Xiaoxiao finished speaking, she winked at Doctor Xu.
"Father's health is critical. Doctor Xu, why don't you treat him quickly?"
Doctor Xu took out the silver needle, and Shangguan Du was so angry that he started cursing.
"You vicious woman, you will never be well, ah~"
The cursing stopped abruptly, and a silver needle was inserted directly into his mute point.
A cold light flashed in Shangguan Lingyun's eyes, and then under his gaze, Doctor Xu gave the acupuncture again.
The needle tip pierced the finger and a few drops of black blood dripped out, and the court officials exclaimed in surprise.
"It is indeed poisonous. The Emperor should prioritize the dragon's body."
"The Emperor is not feeling well. You should go back and rest."
"Yes, the emperor is old, he must take good care of his health."
Despite the consolation from the court officials, Shangguan Du couldn't even open his mouth and could only stare fiercely at Shangguan Lingyun and Ye Xiaoxiao.
Both of them had experienced life and death several times, so how could they be afraid of the glare of a dying man?
Shangguan Lingyun hugged Ye Xiaoxiao in his arms, and then announced to everyone in the hall.
"Since I ascended the throne, the position of Crown Prince has remained vacant. To ensure that the throne remains without a successor, today, I appoint my eldest son, Shangguan Yang, as Crown Prince. I decree this."
"Long live the emperor, long live the emperor, and a thousand years and a thousand years for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Everyone cheered, and Shangguan Lingyun stretched out his hands and lightly pressed down.
"The Emperor is unwell, and I am deeply concerned. I would like to ask the Duke to entertain everyone at the palace banquet today."
"The Queen and I are a little tired, so we won't be with you. Today is a happy day, so don't worry about formalities. Just be happy."
After Shangguan Lingyun finished speaking, someone immediately helped Shangguan Du down, and he also hugged Ye Xiaoxiao and left together.
The palace banquet continued under the hospitality of Duke Qin and several others, and everyone naturally wanted to leave.
But the palace is not safe right now, and no one wants to see something they shouldn't see.
Duke Qin naturally understood what everyone was thinking. He comforted them and they continued to drink and chat happily.
The palace banquet lasted until the afternoon, and everyone left with peace of mind after hearing the implicit hints from Duke Qin.
In the harem, when the Empress Dowager and Concubine Jing saw the speechless Shangguan Du, there was a complicated look in their eyes.
Shangguan Lingyun and Ye Xiaoxiao returned to the palace and did not follow, but Doctor Xu stayed with them all the time.
After seeing the two of them, Doctor Xu stepped forward and saluted, then said.
"Empress Dowager, Concubine Dowager, His Majesty has instructed that if you two wish to speak with the Retired Emperor, you may allow this humble servant to perform acupuncture on him."
As the champions of the previous palace fight, how could they not hear the implicit meaning?
"Doctor Xu, thank you for your help. Just make him talk. Whether he can move or not is not a big deal."
Doctor Xu nodded, then gave Shangguan Du a few injections, and Shangguan Du then spoke weakly.
"You two vicious women, I've treated you well, how could you treat me like this?"
The Queen Mother waved her hand and asked everyone to leave, then she and Concubine Jing sat on Shangguan Du's left and right.
"Your Majesty, how can you have the nerve to say that you treat us well?"
"Who poisoned my prince?"
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