"Don't worry, Queen Mother. As long as the child can grow up safely, I will take him away from the disputes in the court, hide my identity, and live the life of an ordinary person.
I’ve already thought of a place to go—”
"You don't have to tell me."
Qin Yuwei interrupted him, her eyes seemed to be meaningful and a little disappointed.
"Don't let anyone know where you're going. It's good for both me and you."
Xiao Yuan was slightly startled and nodded slightly.
Qin Yuwei turned around and walked out, and a calm voice came.
"This matter still requires some work, so you should wait in the capital for news.
Within ten months, I will find a way to send him out of the palace so that he can be reunited with you."
…
Before long, the news that the emperor was suffering from soul-leaving syndrome spread like wildfire, as if it had wings, and quickly spread to every corner of the palace.
There was a lot of discussion in the previous dynasty.
Such a big change happened during the Qiushan Tour that day. All the ministers still remember the emperor's behavior vividly.
It's really... a bit disappointing.
Fortunately, the cabinet system of the imperial court has been nearly perfected. Even if the emperor does not convene a court meeting, the various departments in the court can still maintain relatively stable operation.
It is said that the emperor is unwell and is recuperating in the palace.
The Imperial Astronomical Observatory observed the sky again and said that the dragon energy in the palace was weak and it was not suitable for recuperation. There was a Taoist temple to the east of the capital, which had better feng shui and was suitable for recuperation.
Soon, the empress dowager issued an edict to send the young emperor Yan Ning to a Taoist temple for recuperation temporarily.
…
Seven days later, the capital was thirty feet west, on the bank of the Qiong River.
The setting sun shines on the river, the waves are sparkling and the floating light is golden. The singing of the fishermen drifts in the air along with the breeze on the river.
Deep in the reed marsh, a small boat sailed towards the sunset, leaving its reflection on the golden river surface.
The boatman held the oar and hummed an unknown melody, singing along with the fishermen's singing from a distance.
In the small cabin sat a couple with two children.
At the stern, a man with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes and a little green stubble on his face was holding the hand of a ten-year-old boy, quietly enjoying the scenery of fishermen singing in the evening.
The little boy always looked a little dull and confused.
The family in the cabin was talking and laughing, looking extremely happy.
The bearded father smiled and said, "Today is our daughter's birthday, make a wish!"
The girl said: "Nannan wants to be with Daddy, Mommy and Brother forever!"
The father laughed out loud, "What kind of wish is that? Dad will definitely stay with our daughter forever!"
The laughter reached the ears of the boy at the stern. The boy seemed to be touched and tilted his head slightly.
After a moment, he raised his head and looked at the man beside him thoughtfully.
He didn't remember who this man was, but for some reason, he always felt an inexplicable closeness to him.
"Will you stay with me forever?" The boy's childish voice was hesitant.
The man lowered his head, smiled, and nodded slightly.
The boy glanced at the happy family of four in the cabin, seeming a little envious.
"You will stay with me forever, so...can I call you daddy?"
The man froze, standing there in a daze.
The river wind blew and turned my eyes red.
He replied in a low voice:
"Well...if you want."
The boat drifted and gradually sailed into the glow of the setting sun.
…
Three days later, the first snow fell in the capital.
Zhu Lan was wearing a turquoise velvet cape and holding a small hand warmer, waiting silently under the red eaves corridor outside the cabinet lobby.
Before his death, the late emperor had appointed several cabinet ministers, and he was not among them.
She learned from Qin Yuwei that the late emperor intended to appoint her to the cabinet.
The late emperor intended to leave this divine favor to Yan Ning, letting him personally issue the decree.
After Yan Ning succeeded to the throne, due to the various grievances and misunderstandings between him and Qin Yuwei, he deliberately concealed the decree left by the late emperor.
So until today, she has not officially entered the cabinet.
She didn't have to come today because the facts discussed in the cabinet were of great importance and she had to come.
"Lord Zhongcheng, it's snowing heavily, why don't you go to the side hall to rest for a while..." A young eunuch stepped forward and said cautiously.
Zhu Lan felt the warmth coming from his palm and shook his head gently.
She looked calm, but there was a hint of worry in the depths of her eyes.
She was not sure whether today's cabinet meeting would go as she hoped.
The most important thing is that Yuwei has not made up her mind yet.
Hope she can figure it out.
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