Yes, I heard it right, the emperor ran away... Not only did he run away, he even took the queen with him...
Chu Yu stood in the imperial study, looking at the three princes who were looking at each other in bewilderment at the imperial edict, and for a moment he just felt funny.
However, whoever became emperor had nothing to do with him, so he just knelt calmly on one knee and asked, "Now, to whom shall I report?"
Wang Chao said to the three people with a smile, "Before leaving, the emperor had already written an imperial edict regarding what would happen next.
Your three highnesses have already seen it just now, and now I will read it out again.
The specific announcement to all officials will have to wait until tomorrow's morning court session. If you are not comfortable with it, you can read it yourself.
In short, the emperor has made arrangements for several of them, and now, he has officially passed the throne to the fifth prince.
However, the retired emperor took into consideration that the fifth prince was still young, so he asked the eldest prince, Prince Yong'an, and the third prince, Prince Yongxian, to assist him.
From tomorrow on, the kingdom of Qingyang will be handed over to the three of you."
Su Jingsheng was really confused. He was planning to go boating, but was suddenly summoned to the palace.
That would have been fine, but the result was a heavy blow. Fortunately, he was only made the Prince of Yong'an, which was relatively comfortable for him.
It's much better than being an emperor.
Thinking of this, he looked at Su Jingshuo with sympathy.
Su Jingshuo was not surprised at all. He had a vague feeling about something when he was asked to be the regent before.
However, he didn't expect it to happen so quickly, and he was a little nervous for a moment.
He carefully looked at the expressions of Su Jingsheng and Su Jingxian, and was relieved to see that neither of them was unhappy about it.
When Chu Yu heard that Su Jingshuo had become the new emperor, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he still reported to him respectfully.
Su Jingshuo barely reacted, "Well, it's fine as long as it's dealt with. I have a lot of things to do today, General Chu can go back first.
If there is anything else, we can discuss it at court tomorrow morning."
He now had to take the time to think. His father's abdication was so sudden that he was completely unprepared.
Now he had to quickly ask someone to make the dragon robe.
However, although he did not expect it, Su Daocheng had already planned it long ago.
After there were no outsiders in the imperial study, Wang Chao immediately brought up the brand new dragon robe that Su Daocheng had already had made, as well as the tokens of several princes.
Also delivered was a letter for each of the three of them.
The contents vary, but they are all rare and heartwarming instructions.
"Sheng'er, when you see this letter, your mother and I will have already left the capital.
It has been more than ten years since your mother married me. She has been trapped in this palace for me. I haven't seen her bright smile in a long time.
Now, you brothers have grown up, and I can see that you have a harmonious relationship in private. I am very satisfied and relieved.
Compared to brothers fighting for the throne, I prefer the feeling of you supporting each other.
Although everyone envies being born into a royal family, only we ourselves know how hard and sad it is.
Rather than hurting yourselves, it's better to support each other. I know that compared to power and status, you prefer freedom and your medical skills.
Dad knows everything, so I don’t want to force you to become an emperor.
Now, your mother and I can finally live the life we want, and you can also live the life you want.
But before that, you still have to work with your third brother to help the new emperor stabilize the government. Dad knows you can do it.
Once everything is stable, you can travel around the world.
Who knows, we might bump into each other somewhere in the future. When we’re tired, we’ll come back. Don’t worry, everything is fine.”
"Xian'er, I've been a little negligent in your discipline over the years. Compared to those who are always vying for favor and stirring up trouble, it's inevitable that I always overlook you, my usually quiet and peaceful son.
Over the years, I think you must have some resentment towards me in your heart.
As a father, I have indeed not fulfilled my due responsibilities, and you have reason to blame me.
But what surprised me was that even in such an environment, it still grew into a towering tree.
You are kind by nature and friendly to others. You don't look like a prince, but more like a scholar who is full of poetry and books.
But I also know that you have your own pursuits and preferences.
Now, I have something I want to do. Do you have it too?
From now on, you will no longer be restricted and can do whatever you want to do.
But, before you leave, could you please help the new emperor for a while, not long, just half a year will do.
After that, you can go and enjoy the company of poetry and books. By the way, I have prepared a gift for you. It is in your palace.
There is a library there that I gave you. It contains many books of all kinds that you will like. When I find good ones in the future, I will send them to you."
The letters to Su Jingsheng and Su Jingxian were both very warm, and looked like ordinary greetings and concerns between father and son.
There were many things in it that he couldn't normally say, so he wrote them all down in this letter.
He owes these two sons something.
If he had been able to protect Huan'er at that time, Sheng'er would not have been born in such poor health.
If he had been more careful in the past, he might not be the person he is now who doesn't care about anything.
Su Jingxian seems very free and easy, but Su Daocheng knows that his free and easy attitude is nothing but despair after many disappointments.
He often recalled the past recently and found that when Xian'er was young, he would often come with other princes to give him gifts, looking forward to his praise and closeness.
It was just because Xian'er had been bad at speaking since childhood and was obedient and sensible, so he always instinctively ignored it.
Now, when he thinks back to every time Xian'er looked sad when he was young, he wishes he could go back and slap himself twice.
It’s a pity that there is no way to make up for what happened in the past. I just hope that in the days to come, Xian’er can live a more relaxed and comfortable life.
Maybe one day the relationship between them as father and son will be eased.
After reading it, Su Jingsheng and Su Jingxian were filled with emotion.
To them, Su Daocheng is both a father and a king. It is difficult to strike the right balance between the two, and most of the time the initiative is not in their hands.
Su Jingsheng was fine. After all, because of Pei Huan, Su Daocheng always favored him more and he never had to worry about food and clothing.
But Su Jingxian's mother was not favored, Su Daocheng often ignored him, and those in the palace who flattered the powerful and looked down on the weak also looked down on him, which made him see the fickleness of human nature early on.
He had obviously long been accustomed to this slightly cold mood, but Su Daocheng's sudden concern and love seemed to suddenly break it all.
He was a little confused, but the warmth in his heart could not be ignored.
After a while, he just curled the corners of his lips, then folded the letter and carefully put it in his arms...
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