Chapter 614: Delaying Tactics
After hearing this, Hua Lingyi curled up the corners of her mouth into a complex smile. She knew very well that although Prime Minister Yun's words were high-sounding, they also revealed his keen insight into the current situation and his compromise with reality.
"Prime Minister Yun's words make sense. His Royal Highness Prince Yao's filial piety is commendable, and it is reasonable for him to stay here to care for the emperor. However, I hope that His Royal Highness Prince Yong can sincerely care for the emperor and not have any ulterior motives."
Hua Lingyi's gaze lingered on Jun Moyong for a moment, with a look of both scrutiny and warning.
Upon hearing this, Jun Moyong immediately bowed down, his voice firm and sincere.
"I, your son, will do my utmost to serve you, father, and I will never have second thoughts."
Prime Minister Yun and Jun Moyong exchanged a complicated look, and Prime Minister Yun even said a few words silently, and they understood each other tacitly.
Prime Minister Yun continued to speak respectfully to King Wu.
"Your Majesty, please proceed to Taiji Hall to ascend the throne."
Seeing this, Hua Lingyi gave an order.
"Half of the people will escort the new emperor to the Taiji Hall to ascend the throne. The rest will remain outside the Yangxin Hall to protect the emperor. Remember to have Prince Yao take good care of the emperor. Before I return to accompany the emperor today, no one here is allowed to set foot outside the Yangxin Hall."
Upon hearing this, the guards bowed respectfully and spoke in a resounding voice.
"Yes, I will follow your Majesty's orders."
Soon, under the escort of the guards, King Wu and Hua Lingyi and their entourage left the Yangxin Palace in a mighty procession and headed for the Taiji Palace.
The tranquility of the past returned to the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
The sudden cough of Emperor Tianyuan broke the silence.
Jun Moyong looked at the old and tired face of Emperor Tianyuan, an indescribable emotion surged in his heart, and he hurried forward to help him.
"Father, how are you feeling? You seem to be feeling unwell somewhere."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Tianyuan raised his hand and waved it with difficulty.
"It's okay, I'm just a little tired."
When half of the guards had left, Concubine De was able to stand up and quickly walked to Emperor Tianyuan and spoke with concern.
"Your Majesty, how are you feeling? Are you okay?"
Jun Moyong spoke from the side.
"Mother, after all this trouble, Father must be extremely tired. Let him rest for a while."
Then he pushed the bedside table away.
He took off the jade pendant and the ring on his finger and handed them to a guard.
"Brothers, you have seen the emperor's condition now. He needs a quiet rest. This jade pendant and ring are just a treat for you brothers. Could you please step outside and guard the door?"
The guards looked at him upon seeing this.
"Your Highness Prince Yao, are you trying to bribe us?"
Jun Moyong smiled slightly, his eyes revealing sincerity and helplessness.
"No, I just hope that my father can recuperate in a quiet environment. These are just some small tokens of my gratitude. I hope you brothers can understand my filial piety. My father is not in good health, and I am truly overly worried."
Seeing that the guard remained unmoved, Jun Moyong continued speaking.
"Everyone, now that King Wu has succeeded as the new monarch, I am still his brother. Even if it is to show the new monarch's kindness, I will continue to be an idle prince. There are some things you may want to consider for a longer period of time."
The guards looked at each other in bewilderment. Indeed, even if they had been promoted for their meritorious service, their ordinary displacement wouldn't have advanced much, so how could they compare with a prince? One of the leading guards stepped forward, respectfully accepted the jade pendant and ring, and said in a deep voice.
"Your Highness Prince Yao's filial piety is commendable, and we will naturally obey. As long as Your Highness can rest assured and take care of the patient in the Yangxin Palace, we naturally do not want to make things difficult for Your Highness."
Upon hearing this, Jun Moyong lowered his posture again.
"Thank you brothers for giving me this favor. I will definitely reward you handsomely once everything is settled."
The guard nodded when he heard this, looked at the other guards, exchanged a glance, and then went out together.
Jun Moyong finally breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this, and walked forward to carefully close the door of the Yangxin Palace.
Then he lowered his footsteps and walked quickly to the bed.
Concubine De had already gently helped Emperor Tianyuan to lie down and covered him with a blanket, her movements gentle and careful. She tried hard to control her emotions, fearing that she would disturb Emperor Tianyuan's rest.
Jun Moyong spoke loudly.
"Father, please take a good rest first. I will stay here with you."
Emperor Tianyuan, who was originally so tired that he closed his eyes to rest, opened his eyes when he saw this.
Jun Moyong reached out, held his hand, and began to write on his palm.
Let Li Xiao come to the rescue.
Emperor Tianyuan felt the meaning of the palm of his hand, and his pupils suddenly dilated. He suddenly understood that Jun Moyong's persuasion to let Jun Molang ascend the throne was just a delaying tactic.
He tilted his head and looked outside, the meaning was self-evident.
Seeing this, Jun Moyong continued to write on his palm.
The word "peace of mind".
Emperor Tianyuan nodded, and there was a glimmer of hope in his eyes again.
In the Tai Chi Hall.
The originally panicked ministers were shocked when they saw King Wu and Hua Lingyi walking side by side, followed by Prime Minister Yun and others.
Hua Lingyi held up the imperial edict.
"The imperial edict has arrived."
Upon hearing this, all the ministers knelt on the ground.
"Your Highness, we will receive your order."
The hall suddenly became solemn.
Seeing this, Hua Lingyi opened the imperial edict and read it out.
"By the Will of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: I have reigned for many years, diligently governing the country. However, my health is failing, and I fear I am unable to continue shouldering the heavy responsibility of the nation. Among my sons, King Wu is valiant and courageous, and worthy of the great responsibility. Therefore, I hereby pass the throne to King Wu, hoping that he will inherit the throne, govern diligently and care for the people, and ensure the eternal stability of our Tianyuan Empire and the prosperity of our legacy for generations to come. I decree this!"
Hua Lingyi's voice echoed in the empty Tai Chi Hall, and every word was like a heavy hammer, striking everyone's heart.
The ministers lowered their heads and exchanged quick glances with the ministers they were familiar with. Soon, many ministers turned their gazes to Prime Minister Yun.
"Prime Minister, you went to Taiji Hall. Were you able to see the Emperor? What is the Emperor's health like?"
Upon hearing this, Prime Minister Yun stepped forward and spoke.
"The Emperor is not seriously ill, but has been overworked and needs to rest. He is unable to attend to state affairs. I personally witnessed the Emperor write the imperial edict, and there are ministers present who recognize the Emperor's handwriting and can verify its authenticity."
One of the ministers knelt and stretched out his hand.
"Your Majesty, can you please let us see the imperial edict?"
Since the imperial edict was written by Emperor Tianyuan himself, Hua Lingyi was naturally not afraid and handed the edict to the minister.
Several ministers gathered together and looked at the contents above, with different expressions in their eyes.
Hua Lingyi's eyes were as sharp as torches as she scanned the ministers below, and she was satisfied to see the complex expressions on their faces - shock, confusion, unwillingness, and helplessness towards this sudden palace coup.
"Everyone, please read carefully. This is the emperor's handwriting."
Then he looked at King Wu.
"Please invite the new king to ascend the throne."
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