Chapter 456 Emperor Yongping Abdicates
Chu Chengyi was speechless when he saw the letter his daughter handed him.
Why is Father having a nightmare again?
Hasn’t the ominous thing in Anren Palace been dealt with?
If I can't live in Anren Palace, can't I live in Yu Study?
I really don't like the bedroom in Yu's study. There are so many empty palaces in the palace, why don't you just choose another one to live in? Why do you have to move back to the imperial mansion?
"The emperor said that he felt uncomfortable when he returned to the palace. As long as he stayed in the palace, nothing felt right. He had to go back to the palace whether he had nightmares or not. Only in the palace did he feel relaxed."
Chu Chengyi had just complained in his heart when he received the second piece of paper handed to him by Chu Qinshu.
Now, he was even more speechless.
Does this mean his father can no longer stay in the palace?
So what should he do during his southern tour?
"Dad, you better return to Beijing soon. If you don't, the emperor will run away."
Chu Qinshu was also helpless. She had said last night that she wanted to live with the emperor in Anren Palace, but her emperor did not agree.
When they met today, her royal grandfather looked much more haggard, and he even yelled at her to send a message to her father as soon as possible.
So, she had to go into the space and act as a messenger.
"Shu'er, tell your emperor that daddy is leaving for Beijing, and ask him to wait until daddy comes back."
Chu Chengyi never knew that his own father had such a willful side.
How can an emperor just leave without saying goodbye?
The emperor is not here, and neither is the crown prince. Isn't this simply giving people the opportunity to take advantage of others?
"Okay, Shu'er will do her best to keep the emperor here."
Chu Qinshu was messaging Chu Chengyi while staring at the video.
Now the video can be split screen, up to four people can watch the video at the same time.
What Chu Qinshu was watching was the video of Emperor Yongping and Chu Chengyi.
After Chu Chengyi received her letter, he immediately summoned the Raptor Army and planned to return.
Emperor Yongping had already discussed the matter of abdication with his officials at the morning court.
"I am old and not as healthy as before. The Crown Prince is also old and has the ability to stand on his own, so I have decided to abdicate and take care of my health.
From now on, you will do your best to assist the new monarch and make Sheng'an a truly prosperous country. With you here, I am completely relieved."
Emperor Yongping sat on the dragon throne on a high platform, his eyes and mind were clear.
Although he made this decision after waking up from a dream last night, he was not reluctant at all. He really wanted to abdicate in his heart.
After hearing what he said, the court officials dared not to dissuade him.
After all, he went to the outskirts of Beijing to escape the summer heat for a few months, and it was the Crown Prince who was in charge of the country's affairs.
The prince's abilities were already evident to all of them, the court officials.
However, if they did not try to dissuade him, it would seem as if these ministers were hoping for him to abdicate, which felt a bit inappropriate.
As a result, many wise old ministers began to take turns to persuade and dissuade him.
Emperor Yongping had made up his mind and was not affected by the advice of his old ministers, but he was still quite comforted in his heart.
The fact that the old officials were reluctant to part with him showed that he was still loved and respected during the decades he was in power.
"I have made up my mind. You do not need to persuade me any further. Once an auspicious date is set for the new emperor to ascend the throne, you will welcome him wholeheartedly."
After Emperor Yongping said this, he left in a very good mood.
Today is his last day in office, and state affairs still need to be dealt with. Emperor Yongping is quietly reviewing memorials in his study, waiting for Chu Chengyi's return.
Chu Chengyi returned to the palace in the afternoon. After the spirit eagle flew away, he went to Yu's study immediately.
In the study, important officials from the three provinces and six ministries were all there, and each of them had government affairs to deal with.
As soon as Chu Chengyi entered the palace, Emperor Yongping immediately put down the memorial in his hand and looked at him with a look of satisfaction.
Everyone else also stopped what they were doing and quietly focused their attention on him.
"Is the Crown Prince back? I have asked the Ministry of Rites and the Imperial Master to discuss an auspicious date for your coronation. Before that, you can govern the country as normal.
Today, my father officially hands over the kingdom of Sheng'an to you. I hope you will live up to the trust of the Chu ancestors and govern Sheng'an into a truly peaceful and prosperous country."
Without waiting for Chu Chengyi to pay his respects, Emperor Yongping handed the abdication edict to Lin Fu, signaling him to show it to Chu Chengyi for review.
Chu Chengyi was the last one to see the abdication edict.
When the court officials in the palace were called into the study, they read the edict.
"Father, I am still young, so there is no need to rush into ascending the throne."
Chu Chengyi knew that he would become emperor sooner or later, but he did not expect that day to come so suddenly, and he found it hard to accept it for a while.
It wasn't that Chu Qinshu didn't inform him about this matter. The fact was that when Emperor Yongping made this decision, he was already on his way back.
The Spirit Eagle flew to a height of several kilometers. Chu Qinshu didn't want to scare him by handing him a note.
"You are not in a hurry, but I am. I am getting old and my health is getting worse. I want to go to the imperial manor to recuperate and live a few more years.
It will take more than a few months to maintain your health. If it only takes a few months, then it would be fine for you to take charge of the government. But if it takes one or two years, or even longer, then it would not be appropriate.
Your ability to govern is now on par with mine, and it is time for you to share my worries. I am relieved to hand over Sheng'an to you."
Emperor Yongping's words sounded pitiful and earnest, and Chu Chengyi felt reluctant to refuse.
But the northern and southern territories still need time to stabilize, so he still hopes to wait three to five years before ascending the throne.
"Father, I think..."
"Prince, this is the Emperor's order. I will pack up now and return to the Imperial Manor tonight. You should also pack up and be a good emperor."
After Emperor Yongping finished speaking, he stood up and left, and when he left, he did not forget to take away the book that he had hidden in the compartment of his desk.
"Your Highness, I respectfully send you off."
Chu Chengyi wanted to chase after him, but all the court officials in the palace knelt down to see the emperor off. How could he chase after him?
If he chases him out, won't these court officials say that he can't leave the emperor?
Chu Chengyi had no choice but to see the retired emperor off with the other court officials.
As soon as Emperor Yongping disappeared, the court officials congratulated him again.
When he sent away the court officials and hurried to Anren Palace, he happened to see Emperor Yongping leaving the palace.
"Go and do your thing. I am the emperor now. I have a lot of free time. I am not in a hurry to go on my way."
Emperor Yongping waved at Chu Chengyi, indicating that he should be ignored.
Chu Qinshu came out of the space after Emperor Yongping returned to Anren Palace.
At first, she thought that Emperor Yongping was in a hurry to abdicate because he had another nightmare, until she checked his video last night and found out that it was actually the ancestor of the Chu family who had appeared in Emperor Yongping's dream.
Let him give up his throne to Chu Chengyi as soon as possible, so as not to delay the training of Chu's descendants.
She looked at Chu Chengyi who was following Yuji, and couldn't understand what the Chu ancestor wanted him to experience.
"Shu'er, go and let your father hold you. The emperor is going to the farm to recuperate. You must help your father more in the palace."
When Emperor Yongping saw that Chu Chengyi was following him, he did not chase him away, but instead handed the fat granddaughter in his arms to him.
His son and granddaughter are both very lucky.
For him alone, the opportunity to ascend the throne was given by his father, and the abdication was the hint given by his ancestors.
At this moment, he felt that he came to this world just to give birth to these two blessed descendants for his ancestors.
A perfect tool for carrying on the family line.
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