"Ugh! Ugh!"
The sage may have just fallen ill, and his symptoms are quite severe.
His mouth was crooked, and he could only utter meaningless syllables, unable to speak complete sentences.
Empress Ashina arrived before the emperor without any hindrance.
When I first entered Tangquan Palace, I wondered how I managed to get in so easily.
The eunuchs and court officials basically did not stop them.
On the contrary, the moment they saw Empress Ashina, it was as if they had seen a savior.
Empress Ashina wondered to herself: Could it be that the Emperor's condition is very serious?
That's wonderful!
Thinking this, Empress Ashina approached the sage.
Then--
Empress Ashina had to exert all her strength to suppress the upward curve of her lips.
The little devil inside her was already laughing hysterically: Haha! Hahaha! Helian Gui, you've finally met your match!
This saint was such a proud and noble person.
With both literary and military prowess, he unified the North and South, and his achievements are enough to make him famous for all time.
But now, he can't even control his mouth.
Raising her hand and coughing lightly, Empress Ashina concealed her expression with her wide sleeves.
no!
She wasn't entirely confident that she could perfectly control her facial expressions.
Empress Ashina could only use these little tricks to distract herself.
After a long pause, Empress Ashina asked in a calm tone, "How is the Emperor's condition? Has he taken any medicine? What did the imperial physicians say?"
She asked three questions in one breath, her face completely businesslike.
It was as if the person who had suffered a stroke on the hospital bed was not her husband of more than twenty years, but simply her "boss".
"The sage was so enraged that he suffered a stroke."
"The imperial physician has already administered the medicine and given me acupuncture."
"...The sage still needs to rest and recuperate for a while."
The sage's trusted attendant stood respectfully to the side, bowing as he reported back.
He was somewhat worried, fearing that the sage might become a useless person.
In that case, even if they survive, they will have no power and will be unable to protect those around them.
Several adult princes, after the chaotic battle, were either captured or crippled, completely losing their chance to compete for the position of crown prince.
A country cannot be without a ruler for even a day.
When the emperor falls seriously ill, he should appoint a crown prince.
But now that the emperor is unable to speak, the choice of the crown prince can only fall to the empress dowager or the empress.
The Empress Dowager was still in the palace, and being old and frail, the court officials dared not disturb her easily.
What if the Empress Dowager learns of the terrible news? The shock might be too much, and then something else might happen—
Just when the remaining court officials were in a state of panic and confusion, Empress Ashina appeared.
Everyone immediately felt that they had found a pillar of support.
Of the five prime ministers, three are still alive today.
These three were all cunning old foxes; the moment the palace coup occurred, they each went into hiding.
After the palace coup ended, the three of them reappeared mysteriously to clean up the mess.
First, they entered the main hall to check on the emperor's condition.
Secondly, the captured second prince was imprisoned, awaiting the emperor's awakening or the new crown prince's decision.
Next, we will extinguish the fire, rescue people, and check and assess the casualties at various locations.
Most of the Tangquan Palace was destroyed by fire.
The third prince's leg bone was crushed and could not be properly set, leaving him crippled.
The fifth prince lost sight in one eye and became a one-eyed man.
Well, the three older princes have been wiped out.
Therefore, regardless of whether they were the eight great noble families or powerful clans, none of the people they secretly supported were qualified to compete for the throne.
The three prime ministers, Cui, Wang, and Zheng, began to discuss the selection of the crown prince.
Of course, as subjects, they could only offer suggestions and report candidates; the final decision rested with the emperor and empress.
saint:……
With a crooked mouth and bloodshot eyes, it could not utter a single word except for whimpering sounds.
When Empress Ashina arrived at Tangquan Palace, this was the situation she faced.
The Empress was shrewd and cautious, and did not immediately order Helian Jue to return to the capital.
She first affirmed the achievements of the three prime ministers: "The palace was in turmoil, but fortunately the three prime ministers turned the tide."
That statement is somewhat ironic.
Whether the three prime ministers were appointed to their posts in a time of crisis and turned the tide, or whether they took the opportunity to escape and were afraid of death, only they themselves know the truth.
However, those who govern are ruthless and shameless.
Each of them has the ability to "turn the other cheek".
It was just a few sarcastic remarks; they were insignificant and the three prime ministers didn't care at all.
"No, no!"
The three prime ministers bowed and spoke polite diplomatic language.
The Empress was too lazy to waste words with them. She briefly dismissed the three of them and then got to the point: "The Emperor is seriously ill and needs to recuperate, but the country cannot be without a ruler for a single day."
"How about this, let's designate a crown prince."
"With the crown prince overseeing the country, the emperor can rest assured and recuperate."
The three prime ministers exchanged glances; the empress's suggestion was basically in line with everyone's thoughts.
It's just that it's unclear which prince the Empress favors.
Of course, according to common sense, King Helian Jue of Yue was the empress's adopted son, and he was also once the crown prince.
For her own benefit, the Empress would likely propose reinstating Helian Jue as Crown Prince.
But can a deposed crown prince be reinstated?
The three prime ministers were not particularly close to Helian Jue, but they also had no enmity with him.
They did want the Fifth Prince to ascend to that position, but unfortunately, the Fifth Prince became half-blind.
There were also young princes, who were even more in line with the interests of the powerful families.
Even if a prince ascends the throne and becomes emperor, it will take him several years to truly rule.
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