Although Shen Zhiyi suffered an injustice today, Emperor Xiaoxuan had no mind to care about her. Instead, the Empress Dowager held her hand and comforted her, promising to make it up to her. After that, Shen Chongde took his daughter and left the palace first.
"Zhiyi, remember to keep quiet about what happened today when you get back," Shen Chongde instructed.
"Father, I am not a three-year-old child. I just need to know what to do."
She was just curious:
What method did Xuance use this week to make him fall ill so suddenly?
He managed to deceive so many imperial physicians.
"By attempting to assassinate the Regent, the Third Prince has completely destroyed his own path," Shen Chongde sighed.
Shen Zhiyi hesitated, then tentatively asked, "Father, can I ask you something?"
"Um?"
"Did the late emperor really ever consider making the regent the crown prince?"
Shen Chongde nodded, "Consort Xiao has been the emperor's favorite since she entered the palace. Even though he was mediocre, the late emperor, out of love for her, still made him the crown prince. Besides, his aptitude and talent were indeed the best among all the princes. However, the late emperor suddenly passed away, so..."
"Since the late emperor once wanted to make him the crown prince, does Your Majesty have no reservations whatsoever?"
"I heard that the late emperor left him an imperial edict."
"What?"
"I only heard this secondhand. You shouldn't inquire about such royal secrets anymore, and don't tell anyone else," Shen Chongde warned.
Shen Zhiyi took his arm, "Daughter understands."
What my father heard is probably pretty much true.
If Zhou Xuance possesses an imperial edict left by the late emperor, what would its contents be that would arouse the emperor's suspicion...?
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