Seeing that Xuanyuan Duo still had the nerve to lecture them like a boss, Xuanyuan Zhi instantly became furious: "Xuanyuan Duo, don't think I don't know what you're thinking. You're siding with Xuanyuan Yu now, but what will happen to you if Xuanyuan Yu doesn't take this position one day? Have you thought about that?"
Xuanyuan Duo is now openly siding with Xuanyuan Yu, but is Xuanyuan Yu absolutely guaranteed to sit on the throne?
If Xuanyuan Zhan or him were to ascend the throne in the future, Xuanyuan Duo would definitely not have a good ending!
Xuan Yuanzhi's harsh words startled Xuan Yuanduo: "Second brother, what are you bringing this up again? I was just trying to mediate a fight, why are you dragging me into this!"
The reason he chose to side with Xuanyuan Yu so early was because Xuanyuan Yu had the support of Marquis Yong'an and General Su, a powerful maternal family, and his father had been grooming Xuanyuan Yu as the crown prince since childhood. Xuanyuan Yu had an 80% chance of taking that position.
The saying goes, "A wise man submits to circumstances," which is why he chose to side with Xuan Yuan Yu early on. He wanted to have a meritorious service in supporting Xuan Yuan Yu's ascension to the throne, and combined with brotherly affection, he could secure his own position as king.
He really hadn't thought about what would happen to him if Xuan Yuanzhan and Xuan Yuanzhi took the throne.
He never supported Xuan Yuanzhi, so given Xuan Yuanzhi's petty nature, he certainly wouldn't have a good life.
And then there's Xuanyuan Zhan. Not only did he never support him, he even bullied him from childhood to adulthood. Last time, he even teamed up with Xuanyuan Zhi and Xuanyuan Yu to beat him up. Although they never actually fought, the fact remains that he bullied him. If Xuanyuan Zhan were to ascend the throne in the future, wouldn't he take revenge on him to the death?
Xuanyuan Duo became increasingly alarmed as he thought about it, and within a few moments, he was drenched in sweat.
Most critically, the Emperor no longer intends to groom Xuanyuan Yu as the heir apparent. General Su has died in battle, Su Renyi is dead, and the Yong'an Marquis's mansion has been ransacked. It's fair to say that Xuanyuan Yu has lost all his advantages, and now Xuanyuan Zhan has the best chance of taking the throne.
Should we ask him to turn around and join Xuan Yuanzhan? But he bullied him like that before, would they accept him?
Moreover, everyone in Dongchu knows that he sides with Lao San. Even if he switches sides now, no one will dare to take him in!
Seeing that Xuan Yuanduo was still considering Xuan Yuanzhi's words, Xuan Yuanyu became even more furious: "Xuan Yuanzhi, stop trying to sow discord here. If you have evidence, then go ahead and sue me. Stop being sarcastic and barking like a dog!"
"Xuanyuan Yu!" Xuanyuan Zhi couldn't stand being called a dog by Xuanyuan Yu, so he rushed up to fight Xuanyuan Yu.
"stop!"
Just as the two were about to fight and everyone was trying to break them up, Zong Jiu came out.
Upon seeing Zong Jiu, Xuan Yuan Yu and Xuan Yuan Zhi's anger seemed to dissipate considerably.
Zong Jiu's face was grim, clearly angered by Xuan Yuan Yu and Xuan Yuan Zhi's behavior. He walked up to the two and bowed, saying, "Your Highnesses, His Majesty is currently unconscious. Even if you three really want to argue, you shouldn't be in Chengqian Palace. Please move aside so that His Majesty can rest in peace."
Xuanyuan Duo looked aggrieved. Zong Jiu's words had dragged him into it. He hadn't participated in the argument between the second and third brothers; he was just trying to mediate.
Xuanyuan Yu and Xuanyuan Zhi also sensed Zong Jiu's displeasure, and neither of them said a word.
Before the Emperor's death, they still had to give the chief eunuch by his side some respect.
Upon seeing Zong Jiu emerge, Consort Liang anxiously asked, "Eunuch Jiu, how is the Emperor now?"
Zong Jiu bowed to Consort Liang, Su Huiyan, and several other concubines, saying, "He is still unconscious. Head Physician Hang is already preparing medicine for His Majesty, so Your Highnesses need not worry."
Consort Liang frowned, her face full of worry: "How can I not worry about His Majesty in this state? I must go in and see him!"
Consort Liang was about to enter Chengqian Palace when she spoke.
"I'm going too!" Su Huiyan was never one to back down when it came to this kind of thing.
Seeing that several women were about to rush into Chengqian Palace, Zong Jiu quickly stepped forward to stop them: "The Emperor has not yet woken up. It will be of no use for you ladies to go and see him. On the contrary, it will only disturb the Emperor's rest. It would be better to wait until the Emperor wakes up, and then this old servant will send someone to inform you ladies."
When Zong Jiu moved, the Imperial Guards of Chengqian Palace also turned around, but they did not move without Zong Jiu's order.
However, this was enough to intimidate Consort Liang and her group.
Consort Liang glanced at the restless Imperial Guards, but ultimately didn't dare to force her way in. She looked at Zong Jiu and instructed, "Then take good care of the Emperor."
"Yes." Zong Jiu immediately bowed in response, his attitude remaining respectful.
Consort Liang didn't go in, and Su Huiyan didn't want to be the first to step forward, so she only instructed Zong Jiu: "As soon as the Emperor wakes up, send someone to inform me."
"yes."
Zong Jiu also responded very respectfully.
"Let's go." Consort Liang gave Xuan Yuanzhi a wink and led him away first.
Su Huiyan also had many questions to ask Xuan Yuan Yu, so she took him away.
As soon as the two mothers and children left, the others dispersed immediately.
After Zong Jiu waited until they were far away, he sighed helplessly and went over to instruct the Imperial Guards: "Now that the Emperor is seriously ill, you must keep a close watch on our family. No one can be let in at will."
"Yes," the Imperial Guards responded loudly.
Zong Jiu glanced back at Xuan Yuan Yu and the others as they walked away, then turned and went into the small kitchen with a heavy heart.
In the small kitchen, Hang Yuqing was personally looking at the medicine pot, but his eyes were vacant, and he was obviously distracted.
Zong Jiu walked up to Hang Yuqing and called out to him, but he didn't hear him. So he waved his hand in front of him and asked, "Head of the Academy?"
Hang Yuqing finally came to her senses and quickly stood up: "Ninth Eunuch."
Zong Jiu waved to Hang Yuqing: "Please sit down, Head of the Academy. I hope I haven't disturbed you."
Hang Yuqing shook her head and asked nervously, "Has the Emperor woken up?"
Zong Jiu also shook his head.
Hang Yuqing was immediately disappointed and brought over a small round stool: "Please sit down, Ninth Eunuch."
Zong Jiu didn't stand on ceremony and sat down next to Hang Yuqing. The two of them sat on small stools around the medicine furnace.
Zong Jiu looked at the medicine furnace and said, "Now that the princes have all left, can Head Physician Hang tell me about the Emperor's true condition?"
Hang Yuqing glanced at Zong Jiu. Both of them were the Emperor's most trusted people, and they trusted each other. There was really nothing to hide.
Hang Yuqing sighed and said, "His Majesty's illness is very serious. I am not confident that I can cure him. His Majesty may not survive this time."
Upon hearing Hang Yuqing's words, Zong Jiu swayed and almost fell to the ground.
After a long while, Zong Jiu finally found his voice and asked in a trembling voice, "How could it be so serious? Does His Majesty really have tuberculosis?"
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