Chapter 592 Taking Hua Cairen out of the Palace
Inside the palace, the emperor was reviewing memorials in the imperial study.
King Wu came quickly with Cang Meng.
Even the eunuch who reported it didn't stop him.
"Your Highness, Prince Wu, please wait for me to make an announcement."
King Wu raised his hand and waved away the young eunuch.
"Move aside. No one is allowed to stop me today. I have something very important to report to my father."
As soon as he entered the imperial study, he spoke loudly.
"Father, Father, my brother has passed away."
The pen in Emperor Tianyuan's hand paused slightly.
"What did you say?"
The young eunuch who followed in stood aside, at a loss as to what to do. It was only when Zhao Ping signaled him to leave that he quietly withdrew.
King Wu bowed and said.
"Father, as soon as I left the palace, I ran into Cang Meng, who was with my royal brother. My royal brother passed away last night."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Tianyuan was stunned for a moment. He leaned back in his chair and looked at Cangmeng.
"Tell me, what exactly happened? How did you people around him take care of him? Why did Prince Jin pass away last night?"
Upon hearing this, Cang Meng knelt down immediately.
"Your Majesty, His Highness's health has been deteriorating since the Chinese New Year. Although Imperial Physician Hu has been prescribing medicine, there has been no improvement. When we delivered the medicine last night, His Highness said he wanted to be quiet, and we didn't dare disturb him. When we found him this morning, he had already passed away."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Tianyuan grabbed the memorial on the table and smashed it down.
"You are useless. You can't even take care of him properly. Now that he's gone, there's no need for you, the people who served as substitutes, to live any longer. Go and be buried with him."
When the emperor is angry, millions of people will die.
King Wu had never seen his father so angry, and he knelt down quickly.
"Father, calm down."
The servants in the imperial study were so frightened that they knelt down.
"Your Majesty, please calm down."
Emperor Tianyuan clenched his fists tightly. Although he was extremely disappointed with his son, he was still his own flesh and blood after all, and he had been carefully cultivating him for many years. Even if he had committed a heinous mistake, he still wanted to keep him alive so that he could live the rest of his life in peace. Now that he had passed away suddenly, how could he accept it?
King Wu knelt and bowed.
"Your Majesty, I grew up with my brother, and we played together. He holds a very important place in my heart, and I am deeply saddened by his passing. I will now go to his residence to see him. However, I beg Your Majesty to treat him with respect during his funeral."
Seeing the grief on Emperor Tianyuan's face, Zhao Ping knelt down and spoke hurriedly.
"Your Majesty, the dragon's health is of paramount importance. If His Royal Highness Prince Jin knew that Your Majesty was so sad for him, I'm afraid he would also be worried about Your Majesty. Please accept my condolences."
Emperor Tianyuan was silent for a long time before he slowly spoke.
"I hereby order that although Prince Moxu made mistakes, he is still a member of the royal family. I order the Ministry of Rites to handle his funeral according to the regulations for princes, and no mistakes can be made."
Upon hearing this, King Wu kowtowed hurriedly.
"Your Highness, I thank you on behalf of my brother."
Then he looked up at Emperor Tianyuan.
"Father, my mother has watched me and my brother grow up together since we were young. I want to inform you about this matter."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Tianyuan looked at him.
"You, do you think I can't see your little thoughts? Go and see your brother first for me. I will let someone tell your mother."
After hearing this, King Wu bowed again.
"Yes, I will take my leave."
As King Wu left.
The Imperial Study returned to tranquility, but the air was still filled with heaviness and sadness. Emperor Tianyuan sat on the Dragon Throne, staring blankly ahead, as if still digesting the news of Jun Moxu's death.
Zhao Ping stood silently by the side, not daring to make any sound, for fear of disturbing the emperor's thoughts.
After a moment, Emperor Tianyuan spoke slowly, his voice sounding a bit tired.
"Zhao Ping, send someone to inform Consort Shu and let her know about this. She has also watched Prince Jin grow up, so allow her to leave the palace to visit him. Also, have the Ministry of Rites prepare the funeral rites as quickly as possible, ensuring they are carried out in accordance with the standards for a prince. You will personally oversee this and not allow any delays."
Zhao Ping quickly agreed.
"Yes, I'll go right away."
Emperor Tianyuan spoke again.
"etc."
Zhao Ping turned back hurriedly.
"emperor."
Emperor Tianyuan spoke slowly.
"Lift the ban on Jingsi Palace and allow people from Jingsi Palace to enter and exit."
When they arrived at Prince Jin's mansion, it was already in chaos. Cang Hong and Cang Meng were directing the servants in funeral preparations, while the concubines and other family members were immersed in grief, with cries rising and falling.
King Wu walked quickly into the inner hall and saw Jun Moxu's body placed on the bed, his face obviously tidied up.
"Royal brother."
Cang Hong spoke sadly from the side.
"Your Highness, King Wu, thank you for coming."
King Wu looked at Jun Moxu and spoke sadly.
"The Emperor has already ordered the Ministry of Rites to handle my brother's funeral according to the funeral rituals for a prince. The people in the palace just need to cooperate."
In the palace.
When Concubine Shu learned the news of Jun Moxu's death, her eyes suddenly turned red and she tightly clenched her handkerchief.
"How could this happen? Wasn't he fine two days ago? Didn't King Wu visit him just two days ago? How could he pass away so suddenly? And hasn't Doctor Hu been taking care of him the whole time?"
Zhao Ping looked at Concubine Shu.
"Your Highness, the Emperor said that you were also raised by Prince Jin, and you are allowed to leave the palace to visit him."
Concubine Shu was still immersed in grief.
"Prince Jin is gone like this. If Sister Hua knew about this, how would she accept it?"
Seeing this, Zhao Ping looked at Concubine Shu helplessly.
"Your Highness, it's time for you to go visit Consort Hua. You've been sisters for so many years. Go visit her, then go out of the palace to visit Prince Jin. I still have to go to the Ministry of Rites to oversee Prince Jin's funeral, so I'll take my leave now."
Wait for Zhao Ping to leave.
Jixiang hurriedly helped Concubine Shu to sit down.
"Your Highness, I will help you change your clothes and the hair accessories on your head. Then we will go to Jingsi Palace first."
There was a tear in the corner of Concubine Shu's eye.
"Jixiang, what if my sister can't accept it?"
Jixiang just felt overwhelmed.
"My queen, why don't you understand what the emperor means? The emperor asked Eunuch Zhao to come here and talk to you personally. He wants you to inform Concubine Hua. And although it is true that you watched Prince Jin grow up, it is not your turn to visit. The emperor wants you to take Concubine Hua out of the palace to see Prince Jin for the last time."
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