Mu Guiren reluctantly retreated.
Zhao Huan took the resurrection pill given by Hua Tuo and gently gave it to the prince. After a while, Zhao Chen slowly opened his eyes.
When everyone's time comes, they will be very clear in their mind.
Zhao Chen's eyes flickered, then lit up instantly. Zhao Huan's heart sank, however. He knew that a seriously ill person suddenly regaining energy was a sign of last breath, but this was no less than Hua Tuo, a true miracle doctor.
Zhao Chen said weakly, "Father, I'm afraid I can no longer serve you."
Zhao Huan burst into tears: "Chen'er, I'm sorry for you."
Zhao Chen smiled, his pale face flushing a sickly red. "Why did your Majesty say that? I'm leaving soon. Your Majesty promised me that you would take good care of my mother."
Zhao Huan wiped his tears, touched his head and whispered: "Chen'er, I was just about to tell you this. Your mother is about to give birth, and I am sure she will give birth to a prince."
Zhao Chen coughed and said, "It would be nice if she was a princess."
Zhao Huan shook his head. "No, I must have your mother give birth to a prince. I promise you that your mother's offspring will inherit my throne in the future."
Unexpectedly, Zhao Chen shook his head and said, "Father, I don't want any of this. If the succession to the throne depends on aptitude, I'm afraid I won't be able to handle the heavy responsibility."
"No, no, no, Chen'er. You are kind-hearted and much better than me."
Zhao Chen slowly shook his head and said, "Father, I understand. If it were a prosperous era, I might have been able to serve as a good emperor. But right now, the Song Dynasty is surrounded by threats, and no one except Father can shoulder the burden of the Song Dynasty."
Zhao Huan was secretly shocked. He didn't expect Zhao Chen to say such words. This prince was indeed the most suitable person to be his successor.
"Chen'er, tell me. What happened on that boat trip? Also, do you have any other wishes?"
Zhao Chen's expression gradually darkened, and he said intermittently: "Father, please take good care of Mother." After he finished speaking, he tilted his head, closed his eyes and passed away.
"Chen'er!" Zhao Huan burst into tears.
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