In the inner palace, Consort Mu learned of the imperial physician's announcement, and her heart was filled with mixed emotions. Although she had spoken harshly to the emperor just yesterday, her feelings were now extremely complicated.
She knew that the emperor's critical illness would put her in an even more dangerous situation, and she had to react quickly.
Consort Mu entered the Emperor's bedchamber with firm steps and a determined look in her eyes. The atmosphere in the bedchamber was heavy and oppressive; the palace maids and eunuchs lowered their heads, not daring to meet her gaze.
Emperor Qi Jingxuan lay on the bed, his face pale and his breathing weak. When he saw Consort Mu approaching, a complex light flashed in his eyes.
“Your Majesty,” Consort Mu’s voice was clear and firm. She stood by the bedside, looking directly at Qi Jingxuan, “for the stability and future of Qi, you must make a decision.”
Emperor Qi Jingxuan's voice was weak, trembling slightly: "Consort Mu, what do you mean by this?"
Consort Mu took a deep breath, knowing the importance of this moment: "Your Majesty, you should know that your health no longer allows you to continue governing the country. I hope you will pass the throne to my eldest son, the eldest son Qi Yunli."
Upon hearing this, the air in the palace seemed to freeze. A flicker of shock and anger flashed in Emperor Qi Jingxuan's eyes: "Consort Mu, are you trying to force me to abdicate?"
Consort Mu did not shy away; her voice was even more resolute: "Your Majesty, I am not forcing the emperor to abdicate, but for the future of the Qi Kingdom. Yunli is my son, and also your son; he is qualified to inherit the throne."
A flicker of pain crossed Emperor Qi Jingxuan's eyes. He knew his days were numbered, but he was also aware of Consort Mu's ambition: "Consort Mu, why did you choose Yunli? He is only five years old."
Consort Mu replied, "Because Yunli is capable and wise, he can lead the Qi Kingdom to a more prosperous future."
Emperor Qi Jingxuan fell silent, his heart filled with contradictions and struggles. He knew that Consort Mu's words were not without reason, but he also worried that they would trigger infighting and division within the palace.
In a corner of the palace, the Grand Tutor's shadow flickered in the darkness, his eyes gleaming with cunning. Consort Mu's suggestion had undoubtedly given him a golden opportunity.
Emperor Qi Jingxuan finally made his decision. His voice was weak, but it was firm: "Consort Mu, I will consider your proposal. But I also have my own plans."
Ruan Yumu dismissed everyone and moved closer to the emperor, whispering, "Ruan Yumu, you can't beat me. So what if you've changed souls? Without the magnanimity and courage, you think you can sit back and relax? Dream on!"
Qi Jingxuan stared at her with wide eyes, feeling extremely displeased. Why could she get away with it? When she was a general, she could divorce him, and now that she was a concubine in the harem, she still wanted to poison him!
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