The emperor and the empress dowager talked for a long time, mainly to calm the empress dowager's emotions.
The empress dowager may not have expressed it very clearly, but the emperor still knew that she was uneasy because of his drowsiness during this period.
"Mother, the Imperial Master said I would have a calamity, but if I could get through it, I would be fine. I guess my recent sleepiness has confirmed the Imperial Master's prediction."
The Queen Mother also recalled the words of the Imperial Master.
"Yes, the Imperial Master did say that. He also said that if you can get through this, everything will go smoothly for you..."
Many children, many blessings.
The empress dowager swallowed these latter words and followed the emperor to the throne over the years.
She went from being full of hope at the beginning to being almost disheartened now.
She no longer expected the emperor to have a prince.
During these days, she knelt in front of the Buddha every day and promised that if the emperor woke up, she would be content and there was no need to worry about the emperor's offspring. If it is destined to happen, it will happen eventually, and if it is not destined to happen, don't force it.
"It seems the Imperial Master is still effective, but even a master like him can make some mistakes. My son, don't worry about it, and don't worry about your offspring. Take good care of your health. The Crown Prince seems to be doing well now. At least he knows when to act and is filial."
The emperor nodded. The issue of offspring had been a pain point for him for many years.
From the heart-wrenching pain and unwillingness at the beginning, he has now been able to accept it calmly.
Only he himself knows the heartbreak and sadness of this change of heart.
As for the adoption of the crown prince, the prince's age was actually not suitable.
But he was much closer by blood and had a more intimate relationship with him, so he was chosen as the crown prince.
"Yes." The emperor nodded.
"I didn't let anyone know that you were in a coma for a while, not even Zhaoyang or the Queen."
The emperor nodded and held the empress dowager's hand. "Your Majesty, you have worked hard these days. I promise that such a thing will not happen again in the future."
It was already late at night after seeing off the Queen Mother.
"Wang Bao."
"Your Majesty, I am here."
"What time is it now? I want to leave the palace." The emperor's tone revealed urgency.
"Well... well, Your Majesty will have to attend the morning court in an hour."
The emperor woke up in the middle of the night and chatted with the empress dowager for nearly an hour.
"One hour...is not enough for a round trip." The emperor pondered.
He hesitated for a long time and finally gave up. The emperor sighed and said, "Forget it. Let's talk about it after the morning court."
The affairs of state had been neglected during this period, and he had not attended the morning court for more than 20 days, and had always been replaced by secret guards.
He considered himself a wise ruler. Except for the unexpected incident during this period, he never missed a morning court session during his years in power.
I have just returned to normal today, so I will wait until after the morning court session before going to see Xu Lingyi.
"Wang Bao, go pick out a few of the best female secret guards."
The emperor is still frightened by Xu Lingyi's accident this time.
The Shen family is too dangerous, no less than a den of dragons and tigers.
Shen's mother makes things difficult for Xu Lingyi and is sarcastic and mean.
Shen Qinghuai's twin boy and girl are so vicious at such a young age.
Their maternal grandparents were not good people either, and they helped the children to murder their stepmother.
This time Xu Lingyi was almost tricked by them.
Perhaps they wanted that person to ruin Xu Lingyi and destroy her reputation.
For a woman, this is no less than murder.
If this succeeds, Shen Rou and the others will surely come with a large group of people, and then Xu Lingyi will be able to survive even if she wants to.
He spared her life, but pushed her into a desperate situation.
Thinking of this, the emperor clenched his fists and felt angry. Whenever he thought about how Xu Lingyi almost got hurt like that, he felt his heart tighten and he couldn't feel at ease.
He took a deep breath and said, "Let's check Minister Li's house again."
The fact that Xu Lingyi could have such a thing happen during the banquet reported by the Li family is enough to show how bold and vicious the Li family is.
He will not let go anyone who has harmed Xu Lingyi.
"Your Majesty, which aspects should be investigated, the court or the harem?" Wang Bao asked cautiously. He didn't know when His Majesty had such a deep opinion of the Li family.
"Investigate everything. Don't let anything go. I want the Li family to be convicted. Do you understand?"
The emperor had an indifferent expression and a cold voice.
Wang Bao's heart trembled slightly. The emperor was moody and the Li family was doomed.
Thanks to the Queen Mother's proper handling, there was no disturbance in the court during his absence.
Perhaps the ministers had many speculations in their minds, such as Shen Qinghuai felt that there might be something wrong with his health.
But the ministers had no evidence, and although there were undercurrents in the dark, they still did not dare to speak carelessly, nor did they dare to act rashly in public.
However, the emperor knew in his heart that if he waited any longer, it would be too late.
Now the timing is right for him to return to the court. Once he appears, those sensitive ministers will put aside their doubts.
"Chen Qing, this time the trip to Lingnan will be yours."
Shen Qinghuai was stunned. He suspected that he had heard it wrong.
He was a military commander, but the emperor asked him to repair the waterway today? This was really absurd.
Not only Shen Qinghuai was confused, but the ministers under him were also puzzled.
It's fine to let Shen Qinghuai lead troops to fight bandits, but asking him to go to Lingnan doesn't seem like a decision the emperor can make.
"Mr. Shen is a man of both civil and military talents, both virtuous and talented. Now that the world is at peace and there is no war, Mr. Shen's talents are more than enough to handle other matters besides training troops. I also need Mr. Shen to share more of my responsibilities."
The emperor began to praise Shen Qinghuai, as if this move was to promote and honor Shen Qinghuai.
Even Shen Qinghuai himself thinks so.
The ministers thought so even more. The emperor has always appreciated Shen Qinghuai. Now he is sending him to Lingnan for experience. He will probably rise to a high position when he returns to Beijing in the future.
The ministers thought they had guessed the emperor's intention.
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