Only Leng Yu, Luo Lan, and the people from Prince Yu's Mansion were left here.
Liu Xi took two steps forward, bowed and said:
"Prince Yu, Princess Yu, the Emperor invites you two in. Please come in."
Leng Yu and Luo Lan looked at each other, nodded, and followed Liu Xi into the Yangxin Palace.
The emperor was dozing with his eyes slightly closed. When he heard footsteps, he slowly opened his eyes and tried to stand up. Liu Xi wanted to hurry forward to help him, but his foot injury had not healed yet, so he didn't dare to walk fast.
Seeing this, Leng Yu quickly stepped forward and helped the emperor sit up.
When the emperor saw Leng Yu, a trace of guilt flashed across his eyes.
Leng Yu took a cushion from the end of the bed and put it on him, then stepped back a few steps, bowed and clasped his fists.
"Father, Eunuch Liu said you call me son?"
"Well, Yu'er, you're back? How are things going with the disaster victims? Liu Xi has told me everything that's happened recently. I'm sure you've had a hard time."
"Your Majesty, this is what I should do. I have already ordered Ayu and the Empress to personally handle the disaster victims. The large number of victims who flocked to the capital this time was due to the negligence of officials in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas. I want to properly manage this situation. I have dismissed several officials and made an exception to appoint a county official named Lin Dong as governor. Because you were in a coma at the time, I made the decision privately. If there is anything I did wrong, please correct me, Your Majesty. I will make changes promptly."
"Well, since Liu Xi asked you to handle state affairs on his behalf, you naturally have the right. There is no need to change it. You have done a good job. Father always treated you wrongly in the past. You don't hold a grudge against him, do you?"
"Your Majesty, I dare not. Father has always been the heaven in your heart. I dare not bear any grudge against you."
The emperor nodded weakly.
"Whether you bear a grudge against me or not, I want to tell you something today. After this serious illness, I have figured out many things. I am tired and I am no longer able to handle state affairs. I think the throne should be given to you!"
The emperor's words made Leng Yu frown and also surprised Luo Lan.
"Father, your health is gradually recovering. It's not yet time for you to step down. Besides... besides, I'm not ready yet. I hope Your Majesty will revoke your order."
Seeing Leng Yu refuse, the emperor was a little surprised. This throne was something others were eager to get, but he was unwilling to take it. This really puzzled him.
"I've thought about it over and over again. Of all my sons, you're the only one who's suitable for the throne. Yet you refuse to take it. I don't understand why."
"Your son feels that since you are still in good health, it is too early for you to abdicate..."
Although Leng Yu didn't say it directly, Luo Lan knew what he was thinking. He just didn't want to confine himself in this palace too early, nor did he want to live a life of intrigue every day. Like himself, he liked a peaceful life.
If he had to one day, he would accept the throne, but not now.
Thinking of this, she stepped forward and bowed:
"Father, your health will gradually recover within six months. After that, if you take good care of yourself, you will be back to normal. Why are you so anxious to give up the throne?"
Luo Lan's words made the emperor's eyes flash with anticipation. He looked at her and asked urgently:
"Will my body really recover?"
"Really, as long as the emperor stops touching things he shouldn't touch and is more restrained in his life."
Luo Lan wanted to remind him not to have such foolish ideas as immortality anymore, otherwise Leng Xi and Concubine Li would not have taken advantage of it.
The emperor nodded as if he didn't understand why.
"Well, my illness this time came on inexplicable, and I can't remember many things. If I can really return to my former self after recovering from this serious illness, I will definitely reward you well."
After saying that, he looked at Leng Yu again.
"Yu'er, after this incident, Liu Xi has a very high opinion of you. Since you are unwilling to take over the throne, I will appoint you as the Regent of Daning State. You will be second only to the emperor and above all others. You will handle all matters of the court, big or small, on my behalf. You will attend court on my behalf and review memorials on my behalf. For some matters, you can make decisions directly without consulting me. Are you willing to share my worries?"
this……
Leng Yu suddenly frowned. What's the difference between what the regent did and what the emperor did?
But the emperor has already said this, so what reason does he have to refuse?
So, he clasped his hands together, bowed and replied:
"I thank you for your kindness, Father. I will definitely fulfill my mission and help you share your worries."
Seeing Leng Yu agreed, the emperor nodded somewhat weakly.
"Well, that's good. Liu Xi, please draft an imperial edict and convey my will."
Speaking of the imperial edict, Luo Lan thought of the one she had falsely passed on. This matter could not be concealed. If the emperor heard about it from someone else one day, given his suspicious nature, he would surely be furious, and then Prince Yu's Mansion would be implicated. It would be better for her to take the opportunity to tell it out.
Thinking of this, she rolled her eyes a few times and knelt on the ground.
"Your Majesty, I have made a mistake. Please punish me."
Her actions shocked Leng Yu, and the emperor looked at her in confusion.
"Princess Yu, what are you doing? You've made great contributions, and I haven't rewarded you yet. Why are you punishing me?"
Before Luo Lan could continue, Liu Xi suddenly knelt down.
"Your Majesty, this matter has nothing to do with Princess Yu. It is my fault. Please punish me."
Liu Xi's actions left Luo Lan and Leng Yu somewhat bewildered, and the Emperor looked at him in astonishment.
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