The emperor was stunned for a moment, then nodded in understanding, "Yes, and she promised that she only wanted to keep me and would never interfere with any other decisions I made.
How could I believe such a thing?
Since ancient times, countless emperors have been obsessed with women, and ultimately, the government was controlled by women and eunuchs, and the foundation of their ancestors was destroyed. I am not a tyrant. "
"But it's too late. I can't break free from that bondage, and every time I get angry I can't bear to punish the criminal.
As time went by, I found that she just wanted me to stay by her side. She did nothing else, and she didn't even mention the position of queen to me.
You know, if she wanted the position of queen at that time, I would not have the ability to refuse.
But she never mentioned it from beginning to end. Even before she died, she said that she didn't want to be buried in the imperial mausoleum, didn't want to continue to be entangled with me, and didn't want to continue to be with a heartless person in her next life.
"Did she really die by blocking the sword for my father?" Bei Mingxuan asked, "If that's the case, then she must have wanted to die herself."
"Yes, she doesn't want to live anymore. And before she died, she insisted that I promise to treat the Crown Prince well," the Emperor confirmed. "She also said that the Crown Prince's intelligence seemed to be a little behind other children. If he is not a promising talent, I must not pass the throne to him in the future."
"I asked her why.
In fact, in my heart, she controls me with the ultimate goal of having her son ascend to the throne.
But before she died, she told me that if the prince was mentally deficient and unable to take on the responsibilities after ascending the throne, he would end up having a miserable death.
He hoped that I would always protect the Crown Prince and keep him healthy and happy. I thought that after her death, this kind of confinement would be gone from me, but I didn't expect it to continue on the Crown Prince.
Bei Mingxuan and Chang'an looked at each other and found it incredible.
"Then..." Chang'an glanced at Bei Mingxuan and asked the emperor hesitantly, "What are your thoughts on the Crown Prince now?"
The emperor smiled, "From the bottom of my heart, I am reluctant to punish him, and I still want to pass the throne to the crown prince.
But I am rational.
For so many years, this command that has been imprisoned by this puppetry has penetrated deep into the bone marrow and cannot be removed.
The prince is just like his mother. In their hearts, I am a puppet, so the prince is fearless and tells me that as long as I protect him, he doesn't want the throne.
He thought being an emperor was not good and very tiring. It would be better to be an idler and live a carefree life.
Chang An turned to look at Bei Ming Xuan, "So that's the reason."
"Yeah, who would have thought." Bei Mingxuan smiled bitterly, looking at his father. "This son and Chang'an have always wondered why the Crown Prince could control you with puppetry, but never succeeded to the throne. It turns out he just didn't want to worry about it."
"But, Father, you still announced in the court that the Crown Prince would ascend to the throne on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month." Chang'an looked straight at the Emperor, "Why is that?"
"He was forced into a corner. He gave me new instructions." The emperor's eyes were gloomy. "This is something I cannot tolerate. Especially the queen, this stupid woman, she actually drugged me.
But she didn't know that after I fell unconscious, I would hear every word she said clearly."
"Father, I wonder what you think of the Fourth Prince?"
Bei Mingxuan understood what Chang'an was thinking after hearing what she asked.
Chang'an was asking for himself, how would the emperor react if he knew Bei Mingye's life experience?
"He's too cruel." The emperor said thoughtfully, "I've seen him try prisoners. Their crimes weren't serious, but his methods were ruthless.
I tell you these things because I fear my days will not be long."
Regarding Bei Ming Ye's matter, Bei Ming Xuan stopped Chang An with his eyes.
"Is it... because of puppetry?" Bei Mingxuan asked.
"Yes." There was admiration in the emperor's eyes. "I know that I made the right choice. Your grandmother also hopes that you can inherit the throne."
"Puppetry." Bei Mingxuan seemed not to have heard the emperor talking about the throne. "I'm looking for a way to remove the puppet. Father, please don't worry too much."
"I've been controlled for so many years, my body has long since withered." The emperor smiled. "When the puppetry is released, it means I'm no longer useful and will die."
"Definitely not." Chang'an's eyes were moist. "Since the day my mother passed away, you, Bei Mingxuan, have been looking for a way."
"I don't know if I can see her again before I die." The emperor looked into Bei Mingxuan's eyes.
It was obvious that he hoped Bei Mingxuan could bring Concubine Tong back.
"Sonchen, I don't know where she is."
"Why!"
"Father," Chang'an said, "as long as you live well, I'm sure we'll meet again someday. Have you ever heard the saying, 'If you keep thinking about something, it will resonate with you.'"
"I hope I can still wait for her." The emperor looked at Chang'an and Bei Mingxuan with a smile in his eyes, "It's time for you to leave.
Remember, once you leave, you must do everything in your power to prevent the Crown Prince from ascending the throne. I am worried...I, you must remember not to harm the Crown Prince.
"..." Chang'an looked at the emperor speechlessly. After being controlled for so many years, the prince's concern for him had long been deeply rooted in his heart. In the end, he couldn't bear it.
"Don't worry, Father." Bei Mingxuan promised, "I will work hard to find someone who can break the puppet spell before the fifteenth day of the first lunar month."
"Go." The emperor waved his hand, with expectation in his eyes.
I thought to myself that if I could solve it, that would be the best, but if not, I would just leave it to fate.
Bei Mingxuan took Chang'an and did not go back. Instead, they went out through the secret door and took another road, and they went around the outside of the city.
At this time, Fu Cheng and Fu Lin led their men to guard the city gate exit.
Carriage Captain.
"Bei Mingxuan, how did you know that my father was hiding in the secret passage?"
Bei Mingxuan smiled and looked at Changan Lian's confusion. "Why didn't you tell me in advance that you knew about my father's disappearance?"
Changan blinked, "How could it be!"
The smile on Bei Mingxuan's face deepened. He liked Chang'an's playful look.
Changan continued, “I only asked Canshang to wake up my father, but I really don’t know what happened to my father’s disappearance.
I asked Eunuch Cheng about this matter.
He said that his father had only given him a golden medal of immunity from death. He also said that when he first saw that his father was missing, he had searched carefully and was at least certain that the emperor had not disappeared due to danger.
In fact, Eunuch Cheng also found the entrance to the secret passage, but Chang'an thought that there was no need to tell Bei Mingxuan about this.
If this matter were to be made public, it would do Eunuch Cheng no good but only harm.
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