Chapter 490: Crown Prince
At dinner time, Cheng Yun paid a visit to Xuanyuan Ling. Although the martial law in the palace had not been lifted yet, the princes did not fall behind in their studies. They still had the habit of studying, but the place had changed. At this moment, Xuanyuan Ling and Shen Qing were playing with Jiayi, and Cheng Yun saluted Xuanyuan Ling with a stern face.
Xuanyuan Ling hadn't seen him for many days. After seeing him pay his respects, he asked him with concern, "Is your father feeling better?"
Xuanyuan Ling felt caring: "Father is in good health now."
Then Cheng Yun smiled.
Then he told him what he had learned recently and how he was doing on his homework. Xuanyuan Ling realized that he had learned more than before, and he spoke in an orderly manner. He asked him some questions and found that he was making rapid progress, and his insights were also much deeper than before.
Xuanyuan Ling noticed this and glanced at Shen Qing.
Shen Qing sighed a little.
Cheng Yun hadn't seen Xuanyuan Ling for a while. He hadn't seen Xuanyuan Ling since the martial law in the palace that day. It was not until Xuanyuan Ling's fever subsided that Shen Qing told him the whole story of Xuanyuan Ling being assassinated and then seriously ill. Although Cheng Yun was not very old, he was old enough to want to hear the truth.
After Shen Qing finished speaking, she stared at his emotions. This child is a good one. He knows how to feel sorry for others and can handle things. At a young age, his temperament has already developed into a strong one. Knowing that Xuanyuan Ling was sick and couldn't come to see him, he didn't make a fuss about going to see him. Instead, he worked harder. He knew what he should do.
Now that he had met Xuanyuan Ling, he first asked about his health and then told him what he had learned in the past few days, also meaning to tell Xuanyuan Ling not to worry.
Sometimes it seems like a matter of seconds for a child to grow up, and Shen Qing feels sorry for him, but at the same time, as a mother, she is also very pleased that her child is excellent.
They had dinner together. It had been a long time since they had dinner together, so this dinner was naturally warm and comfortable. Chen Qing also intended to let Cheng Yun stay longer. After Xuanyuan Ling found that the child was a little different, he intended to accompany him more. He already knew in his heart that the child knew that he was not well during his absence, and he also felt pressured.
Chen Qing and Jia Yi watched Xuanyuan Ling and his son go for a walk outside, and they thought they should let them talk. Sometimes, it is better for her not to interrupt the conversation between men. Xuanyuan Ling must know that what a mother can teach is different from what a father can teach.
Xuanyuan Ling took Xiaoliu out for a walk, also in Zhaohua Palace. The father and son talked without asking anyone to come close to serve them. Xuanyuan Ling looked at Cheng Yun and stretched out his hand: "Father, take you away."
Although Cheng Yun has become close to Xuanyuan Ling since school started, the rules have become more and more strict. After all, they are getting older, and they haven't done things like holding hands while walking for a while.
But Xuanyuan Ling said so, so he put his hand in Xuanyuan Ling's. Xuanyuan Ling's hands were big, and his hands were small. Xuanyuan Ling held him and said casually, "Father hasn't been here these days, and I'm sure your mother will be relieved to have you accompany her. Father is also very pleased that you are making progress, and you've done a good job."
Cheng Yun has been quite nervous since he knew Xuanyuan Ling was not well, because Xuanyuan Ling had a very high image in his mind. The emperor was the most honorable, and he was both a father and an emperor. He had been thinking about Shen Qing's poisoning before, so he had to work hard. The little man also had people he wanted to protect, but he was not in a hurry. But when Xuanyuan Ling was not well, he watched the atmosphere in Zhaohua Palace, and also saw Shen Qing listening to Wang Lu's report. He suddenly felt that he was too young and could not help in anything.
Unlike before, he has tried very hard, but he still can't help anything. He is actually frustrated in his heart. The more frustrated he is, the more he wants to improve himself. He naturally knows about the position of the crown prince. In fact, he already knows that all the princes are aiming for that position.
Among the princes, the first target they come into contact with is the position of crown prince.
Although Cheng Yun is young, he actually has the ambition. After Xuanyuan Ling fell this time, he really wanted to sit in this position because he still has his mother and sister to protect. He is a man and he wants to protect them. He doesn't want to hide behind Shen Qing.
Xuanyuan Ling looked at Cheng Yun and smiled: "Although you have done very well, you should also pay attention to your body. Look, your father is not paying attention, so isn't he in poor health? Don't worry, although it is good to make progress, your mother will inevitably worry about you. Now that your father is still here, although the burden is heavy, he can still pull you, right?"
Cheng Yun asked Xuanyuan Ling to hold him, and his small hand was wrapped in his big hand. Somehow, he wanted to cry. He didn't cry when he heard Shen Qing say that Xuanyuan Ling was not well, he was very strong. Now hearing Xuanyuan Ling comforting him like this, he really wanted to cry, but he felt it would be too embarrassing to cry.
Xuanyuan Ling pretended not to see the child quietly wiping away tears. Boys have to save face.
After the father and son had walked for a while, he said, "Chengyun, I'm handing the burden over to you. You have to take it, understand?"
The burden was invisible, but Cheng Yun felt heavy in his heart when he heard this. He answered solemnly: "Your son knows."
Xuanyuan Ling curled his lips. What he saw at this moment was the scenery of Zhaohua Palace. Actually, after so many years of seeing it, there was nothing new. But looking at it now, he felt that he could see into the future at a glance, and the future would be all good.
The next morning, Xuanyuan Ling had to attend the early court.
Yesterday, Xuanyuan Ling ordered a morning court session, and today all civil and military officials gathered.
Xuanyuan Ling sat on the dragon throne, and all the officials shouted "Long live the emperor". He just said casually: "Stand up." Then as everyone stood up, he continued: "I haven't been to court for many days. I'm sure you have doubts in your hearts. In fact, I have been infected with the epidemic these days."
When he said this, the others who were not in the group entrusted with the care of the orphan were all shocked.
Xuanyuan Ling just smiled and said, "I am seriously ill and have experienced life and death several times. I know that destiny has its end. At this age, I have been unwilling to appoint a crown prince. But after being ill, I know that if I leave such a big business behind and die, I will be sorry for my ancestors and the people of this world. Therefore, today, I plan to appoint a crown prince."
It was not surprising that King Cheng, who had known for a long time that Xuanyuan Ling would talk about this matter after he recovered, would definitely talk about it. However, King Huai, who was not allowed to enter the palace because of martial law, felt his heart pounding when he heard this.
According to the rules, if Xuanyuan Ling was sick, he, as his son, would have to go to the palace to take care of him. Although the situation was special and the plague was contagious, it was not possible that he would not receive any news in Prince Huai's mansion.
But he didn't even have time to think about it, Xuanyuan Ling had already asked Zhao Hai to read the imperial edict.
This imperial edict was newly drafted. After all, the current situation is different from that when Xuanyuan Ling was critically ill. He read out the imperial edict word by word in front of all the civil and military officials. King Huai didn't hear anything for a long time at the beginning, and was only concerned about who Xuanyuan Ling would establish in the end. He had his own intention at the beginning, and felt more frustrated than happy. Today, it seemed that the dust was suddenly settled. How could he not pay attention?
Then he heard Zhao Hai say: "The Sixth Prince Cheng Yun is the Crown Prince and will inherit the throne. I decree this."
King Huai's ears were buzzing at this moment. If the ministers beside him had not knelt down and shouted "Long live the king", he would have almost been unable to react. However, he knelt down as well.
He didn't listen to what Xuanyuan Ling said afterwards. He only knew that Cheng Yun was crowned the crown prince. He would be the crown prince in the future. He was the eldest son and he had entered the court. But Cheng Yun was the crown prince? How old was Cheng Yun?
He returned to Prince Huai's mansion after the court session in a daze. Prince Huai's heart was full of his father's partiality. His father was too partial. Before, he did not appoint a crown prince and only said that he would see which prince was outstanding before appointing a crown prince. If he lost in a serious comparison with other princes in the court, it would be fine. As a result, he had an idea, but before the idea could get started, Xuanyuan Ling poured a basin of cold water on him.
When he returned home from court, Princess Huai happened to be out, and when they met, she naturally went to greet Prince Huai respectfully.
Prince Huai was in a daze. He glanced at Princess Huai. He and Princess Huai had a bad relationship, but she was his real princess, and her family background was very good. He looked at Princess Huai and said subconsciously, "Today, my father announced the establishment of the crown prince."
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