Chapter 121: God’s Punishment
The Queen Mother really did what Gu Leyou said, but two or three days after she came back, the Emperor still hadn't woken up.
Why didn't you wake up?
Gu Leyou couldn't explain the reason clearly for a while.
The chief eunuch was somewhat unhappy and immediately ordered to lock up this young lady who was spreading evil words to confuse the people.
The Queen Mother spoke out to stop him.
She asked: "My dear lady, I have done exactly what you said, why hasn't His Majesty woken up yet? Is it because you didn't say it specifically enough, or is it because I didn't do it well enough to move the heavens?"
Everything has been done, but one reason why the patient hasn't woken up is that something has not been done. Or something wasn't done properly.
That's what she was told when she was in that world.
So this is how she explained it to the Queen.
"Empress, there must be a great master in the palace. Please ask him to perform a ritual. I think His Majesty is still in the dream and has not woken up. If you do this, His Majesty will definitely wake up."
The chief eunuch felt that it was inappropriate to do so. After all, His Majesty was particularly sensitive about this. If His Majesty woke up and knew about this, he would definitely be furious, and might then vent his anger on more innocent people.
That's what he told the Queen.
"My Queen, you can punish me however you want today, and I will also say something disrespectful."
"Back then, when His Majesty was still a prince, something happened that even you, the Queen, didn't know about. Today, while His Majesty is unconscious, I will tell you, the Queen, and hope you can learn from it."
"Your Majesty and I are a young couple, but Your Majesty rarely talks about His Majesty's childhood. Today, you, the servant, are willing to talk about me, the master. Let me listen to what great truths you can say."
"I still remember when your majesty was eight or nine years old, and the third prince was only four or five years old. One time, the two brothers were playing in the back garden. While playing, the prince fainted and didn't wake up for several days. The Immortal Emperor was very worried at the time. He tried every possible way, even pasting a skateboard to find a famous doctor in the world to treat the prince."
"So how did the third brother get better? I haven't heard about this, but Your Majesty has mentioned it," replied the Queen.
"I heard that the Third Prince was cured by a folk remedy, but His Majesty thought that folk remedies were unreliable and believed that the Immortal Emperor was superstitious. However, the late Emperor reprimanded him and locked him in a room to reflect on his mistakes. Since then, no one has mentioned this matter again."
What Gu Leyou said is also true.
Your Majesty is indeed dreaming.
And this dream was particularly real.
In a dream.
His Majesty saw a white-haired old man sitting in his imperial study.
When His Majesty came back from the morning court and walked into the imperial study, he saw this old man, surrounded by light.
He knew that this must be an old immortal.
Then he knelt down and greeted the old immortal with great respect.
The old immortal asked with a serious face: "Your Majesty, do you know that you are wrong? Do you know that the heavens are already dissatisfied with your actions and specially sent me to warn you?"
But His Majesty feels that he is not wrong. Since ancient times, only capable people have been qualified for high positions and power. Moreover, since ancient times, only capable leaders have been chosen.
This is how he explained it to the old immortal.
"Old Immortal, I don't think I did anything wrong. My father valued me the most, but I was not the one who inherited the throne. Don't you think there are many incredible things? So I think my father must have been confused at that time and wrote the wrong heir to the throne. Is it wrong for me to take back what belongs to me?"
The old immortal shook his head helplessly and said, "This is unteachable. This matter has its cause and effect. If you force something that is not yours, you will have to pay a price. If you do this, even the heavens will not let you go. I advise you to stop as soon as possible and return the things that do not belong to you."
But His Majesty was unwilling to do so. He felt that this old immortal might be a liar. Was it deliberately arranged by the Third Brother's people?
Just when he was about to call someone in to take the old immortal away, the old immortal saw his intention and waved the whisk in his hand.
The old immortal took him to an open place.
This place is empty, there is nothing, and it seems as if there is no end in sight.
Your Majesty is a little confused.
"Old Immortal, why did you bring me here? What is this place? I want to go back. Take me back quickly. I don't want to come here."
"That's not up to you. What can you see?" asked the old immortal.
"I didn't see anything, nothing like the one that was as far as the eye could see. What on earth do you mean by that? Just tell me what you want me to see."
The old immortal nodded thoughtfully.
"If you want to go back, then I will tell you why. Please listen carefully."
Your Majesty is all ears.
"It is useless for a person to take something that does not belong to him, no matter how long he has occupied it. Things that do not belong to him will not belong to him after all. What I show you is your future kingdom, which is illusory and has no end in sight."
"If this thing is not meant to be mine, then I will make it mine."
The old immortal shook his head helplessly.
"You, a playboy, don't understand what I mean. I'm telling you that you can't keep what's not yours. You'd better return it as soon as possible. Your father must have his reasons for letting your brother be the emperor. Although I'm a god, I can't control what's going on underground. I can't call your father up. So, I understand what you've done. It's better for you to stop before it's too late."
The old immortal's words were like a heavy hammer, hitting His Majesty's heart again and again, but his eyes were still full of unwillingness and stubbornness.
He clenched his fists, his nails digging deep into his palms, and said through gritted teeth: "Old Immortal, now that I have obtained this kingdom, I will never give it back easily. During my reign, I worked hard to ensure the people live and work in peace and contentment, and the country prospers. Isn't this enough to prove that I am qualified to sit on the throne of the kingdom?"
The old immortal sighed, waved his whisk lightly, and the surrounding scene changed instantly.
"I'll show you, and hopefully you'll understand."
Then, pictures appeared before your Majesty's eyes.
It was a tragic scene of people being displaced and starving people everywhere, a battlefield full of flames of war and devastating losses, and a chaotic scene of treacherous officials in power and intrigue in the court.
His Majesty opened his eyes wide, looking at everything in front of him, and an inexplicable fear surged in his heart.
"This...what's going on?" His Majesty asked in a trembling voice.
"This is the consequence of your continued stubbornness." said the old immortal coldly.
The old immortal continued, "In order to gain power, you used all means possible and violated the will of heaven, which has angered heaven. If you do not correct yourself in time, your country will fall into an abyss of no return, your people will live in dire straits, and you will become a sinner for all eternity. Do you still think that it is the right choice for you to gain power and to be able to rule it?"
His Majesty's body began to tremble slightly. He looked at the scene in front of him, his heart filled with regret. He thought of the cruel things he had done in order to ascend the throne, and of the innocent people who had died, and his heart ached.
"Old Immortal, I...what should I do?" His Majesty finally lowered his proud head and asked the old immortal for help.
The old immortal looked at His Majesty, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes. He said slowly: "To make up for your mistakes, you have to give up the power in your hands, return the throne to your brother, sincerely repent, and pray for God's forgiveness. Only in this way can your country return to peace and your people can live a happy life again."
His Majesty fell into deep thought. He knew that the old immortal was right, but he was unwilling to give up his throne.
The old immortal seemed to see what he was thinking, and waved the whisk in his hand again.
In the palace, everything the Queen did for him came into his eyes.
Your Majesty was deeply moved.
After thinking for a while, he answered the old immortal like this.
"Old Immortal, I promise you." His Majesty raised his head, his eyes revealing a firm determination, "I will return the throne to my brother and sincerely repent. I only ask you to let me return to reality and give me a chance to make up for my mistakes."
The old immortal nodded and said, "Okay, since you have made up your mind, I will send you back. However, you must remember that your every move has angered the heavens. If you do something against the laws of nature again, you will be punished more severely."
After saying this, the old immortal waved the whisk in his hand again, and the surrounding scene disappeared instantly. Your Majesty only felt dizzy and then lost consciousness.
When His Majesty woke up again, he found himself lying on the dragon bed, with the Queen, Gu Leyou and others surrounding him, their faces full of concern.
Seeing His Majesty wake up, the Queen cried with joy and held his hand tightly.
"Your Majesty, you finally woke up. You scared me to death." The Queen said while choking with sobs.
His Majesty looked at the Queen, his heart filled with guilt. He gently stroked the Queen's cheek and said, "My Queen, I am sorry for making you worry about me."
After saying that, His Majesty turned his head, looked at Gu Leyou, and said, "My dear, thank you for everything you have done for me. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid I would never wake up again."
Gu Leyou smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. This is what I should do. As long as Your Majesty can wake up, everything will be worth it."
At this moment, the chief eunuch hurried in, saw that His Majesty had woken up, and knelt down to salute.
"Your Majesty, you have finally woken up. I will go and notify all the civil and military officials to come and pay homage to Your Majesty." said the chief eunuch.
His Majesty waved his hand and said, "No need, please leave first. I have important matters to discuss with the Queen."
The chief eunuch did not dare to ask any more questions and quickly retreated.
His Majesty looked at the Queen, took a deep breath, and said, "My Queen, I had a very long dream, in which I saw an old immortal.
He told me that I had done many wrong things in my quest for the throne and had angered God. If I don't correct it in time, the country will fall into an abyss from which there is no recovery. ”
The Queen was shocked when she heard this and asked, "Your Majesty, did the old immortal say how to correct it?"
His Majesty nodded and said, "The old immortal told me to return the throne to my brother, sincerely repent, and pray for God's forgiveness."
When the Queen heard this, a hint of hesitation flashed in her eyes. She knew that His Majesty had paid too much for the throne, and it would be a shame if he gave it up like this.
However, she also knew that His Majesty's words were well thought out, and since he had made the decision, he must have his reasons.
"Your Majesty, I will listen to you. As long as it is your Majesty's decision, I will support it." said the Queen.
His Majesty looked at the Queen with his heart filled with gratitude. He held the Queen's hand tightly and said, "My Queen, having you by my side is the greatest blessing of my life."
Gu Leyou took the opportunity to kneel down and asked, "Your Majesty, are we all right now? Can we go back now?"
"Yes, you can go back, but I can ask your husband to pick you up. I will ask my subordinates to find your husband to take you back."
"Then when is Your Majesty planning to hold the abdication ceremony?" asked the Queen.
"Although this matter must be done as soon as possible, there is no rush. After all, if I abdicate, the ministers outside will definitely discuss it. This matter needs to be considered in the long run, but it cannot be delayed for too long. The most urgent task now is to find the third brother first."
Why do we want to bring the Third Prince back? Is it possible that the Third Prince is no longer in the capital?
No wonder they couldn't get any news from the capital in such a remote mountain village. Maybe Sanwan Ye was really not in the capital anymore. Therefore, Your Majesty must find the Third Prince. Only after he is found can the handover ceremony be carried out, otherwise everything will be in vain.
But all this is the royal family's business and has nothing to do with outsiders like them.
Lu Yan searched for several days but couldn't find any trace of his wife.
Just when he didn't know what to do, a man appeared and patted him on the back.
"Big brother, are you looking for your wife? Then come with me. I know where your wife is."
After what happened last time, he became very cautious and didn't trust the people in front of him very much.
Seeing that he didn't believe it, the young man immediately pulled him aside and showed him a token.
"Look, is this your wife's thing? I'm not lying to you. I really have seen your wife. Come with me."
So they finally met the woman they had been dreaming about in a clinic.
Since she came out of the palace, His Majesty arranged for her to be placed in a clinic to treat patients.
So it’s not surprising to see my wife in the clinic.
Lu Yan quickly asked his wife, "Yang Zi, are you okay? Did they do anything to you? I have been looking for you so hard these days, and you finally come back."
After the two of them reminisced about the past, they started to talk about business.
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