Luo Lan came to the outside of the Yangxin Palace and called in Eunuch Liu and Leng Yu. Then he pointed the unpacked small bag to Liu Xi.
"Eunuch Liu, take one bag of these medicines three times a day, leaving a quarter-hour gap between each dose. After six hours, give the emperor some porridge."
Liu Xi looked at the packages of medicine that looked a little strange and asked in confusion:
"This medicine? Will it work for the Emperor?"
A smile appeared on Luo Lan's lips.
"The Emperor has already said that he will eat whatever I tell him to eat, so Eunuch Liu doesn't need to worry too much. Just do as I say."
After saying this, she turned to look at Leng Yu, "Husband, it's getting late, we should go back."
Before Leng Yu could reply, the emperor's voice came over.
"Yu'er, come here."
Leng Yu and Luo Lan looked at each other, then came to the bedside, bowed and whispered:
"Father wants to ask me something?"
The emperor looked at Leng Yu, his face solemn and serious, and said:
"Yu'er, Lan'er said that my illness needs to be treated for seven days. During these seven days, I don't want to attend the morning court or handle government affairs. You will take my place temporarily and carefully review the memorials submitted by the ministers. You can review minor matters directly and consult with me on major matters."
The emperor's words made Leng Yu stunned for a moment. His eyes moved slightly and he asked in surprise:
"Father, I will read all the memorials to you. It is up to you to decide how to review them. I have no experience in reviewing memorials, so I dare not make any rash decisions."
The emperor shook his head weakly and waved his hands firmly.
"Do as I say. My kingdom will eventually pass into your hands. If you handle the memorials appropriately now, you can assist me and share my worries in the future."
Since the emperor had said this, Leng Yu had no choice but to nod in agreement.
After they explained something to Liu Xi, they walked out of the Yangxin Palace.
Walking on the road, Luo Lan frowned and questioned in a low voice:
"My husband, if you were to participate in government affairs now, as the emperor said, would that cause dissatisfaction among the other princes, or would it make you enemies?"
Leng Yu's face was filled with caution, and he frowned and said:
"Even if Father doesn't allow me to do this, I will still make countless enemies. Now I just hope Xi'er and Ming'er can recognize the facts and not bear a grudge against me."
When he mentioned his two younger brothers, he felt indescribable sadness in his heart. Neither of them liked to argue, but their mothers were not willing to be mediocre, which made him very worried.
After saying this, he pursed his lips, took Luo Lan's hand, walked towards the wind, and walked on the way out of the palace, muttering to himself.
"When the enemy comes, we will fight him; when the water comes, we will block it with earth. Since we have to face it sooner or later, we might as well face it sooner rather than later."
Listening to his soft words, Luo Lan felt a little heavy and a little relieved in his heart.
My husband is right. Since I can't escape, I have to face it and accept it! Perhaps letting my husband take over this kingdom is the best choice.
As soon as they left, Concubine Li got the news and she immediately sent someone to call Leng Xi.
Leng Xi was lying on the bed in Prince Xi's mansion at this time, sulking. He had promised Long Xiaomin that he would definitely go back to find her. Originally, he wanted to talk to his father about this matter directly after returning from Quancheng. His father had always been quite indulgent towards him and might agree to his request.
But his father fell seriously ill, and his mother insisted that he marry Yu Qiaoqiao. He really didn't know what to do.
At this time, the servants from the mansion came to report,
"Prince Xi, Concubine Li summons you to the palace."
Leng Xi turned over, lowered his brows and said:
"If I go back, I'll say I have a headache and can't go out."
The servant probably knew what he was thinking, so he tried to comfort him again:
"Concubine Li said that you should go to the palace to pay your respects to the Emperor, otherwise you should go."
Paying respects to the emperor?
Leng Xi's eyes suddenly brightened. Now his only hope lies in his father. If he can convince his father, there may still be a glimmer of hope.
Thinking of this, he rolled over and stood up, walking quickly out of the house.
When Concubine Li brought Leng Xi to the Yangxin Palace, Liu Xi had just given the emperor medicine. Although the emperor's condition was not good, he was much better than in the morning. At least he didn't feel as much stomach cramps anymore.
At this time, the eunuchs in the palace came to report,
"Your Majesty, Empress Li and Prince Xi have come to pay their respects to you."
Hearing the three words "Li Niangniang" and thinking of what she had said to him before, the emperor's brows knitted into a knot and he directly refused:
"Let Concubine Li go back and rest, and Prince Chuanxi come in."
Leng Xi was, after all, his favorite son.
Upon hearing the news, Concubine Li was filled with anger. She never imagined that the emperor, who had always doted on her, would get so angry with her when she proposed to make Leng Xi the crown prince, and even refused to see her many times.
She turned her head to look at Leng Xi, raised her hand to tidy up the corner of his clothes, lowered her voice and said softly:
"Go in and see your father's true physical condition so we can make plans for the next step. If the emperor can survive, then deposing the crown prince is only a matter of time. Leng Yu has shown all his courtesy to your father. Before the emperor appoints a new crown prince, you must not be content to lag behind. Remember what mother told you: where there is a will, there is a way. For yourself and for mother, you must fight for it, understand?"
Leng Xi did not respond to Concubine Li's words. A cold light flashed in his eyes. After getting Liu Xi's permission, he raised his foot and walked into the Yangxin Palace.
When he arrived before the emperor, he saw that the emperor was still lying on the bed, so he hurried forward to pay his respects.
"Father, I pay my respects to you and wish you good health."
The Emperor turned his head, nodded slightly, and said:
"Xi'er, you've been out for a long time this time. Are you finally back?"
Leng Xi hurriedly bowed and clasped his fists, saying:
"Father, please calm down. I was foolish and failed to stay by your side when you were ill. I am guilty. Please punish me."
"Never mind. Although my illness is very serious, fortunately Princess Yu said it can be cured. You don't have to worry. Once I recover in the next few days, I will arrange your marriage to Yu Qiaoqiao."
marriage?
When Leng Xi heard this, he stood there in astonishment. After a while, he suddenly knelt down and said directly:
"Father, I do not wish to marry Yu Qiaoqiao. Please retract your order."
The emperor frowned, a dark look appeared in his eyes, and he asked in a cold voice:
"Master Yu holds an unparalleled position in the court. He is loyal to the emperor and loves his people. His daughter is also proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Why don't you agree?"
The emperor's words made Leng Xi stand there in a daze. He didn't know whether he should mention Long Xiaomin's matter.
While he was thinking, the emperor said:
"You are already nineteen years old. Logically, you should have married when you established your own residence. I thought you were too playful and didn't force you to do so. But now you are no longer a child, so this matter is settled."
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