"The people live a prosperous and free life, free from war and oppression; it is a utopian place."
As Gu Jinxi spoke, she looked at Shen Hechuan's face with a serious expression.
“Father, I think we can also work hard to build such a country, so that people can live such a life freely and equally.”
As he spoke, he silently closed the storybook in his hand and quietly placed it in his pocket.
Shen Hechuan nodded, patted his head, and looked pleased.
“Xier has grown up. You will definitely be a great emperor in the future.”
Gu Jinxi shook her head.
"That's not necessarily true."
Why?
Shen Hechuan frowned slightly and asked in confusion.
Gu Jinxi blinked her big eyes and answered innocently.
"Mother said that men are the most fickle. Father, you like Mother now, but in the future, you will inevitably take several concubines like Grandfather, and then you will have several sons."
If I have other sons, then I might not be the crown prince anymore.
"Just like Father's current situation."
Shen Hechuan: ...
He looked at Gu Jinxi.
He sighed helplessly.
"Did your mother teach you all these things?"
Gu Jinxi shook her head.
"No, this is an example my mother used to warn me."
"Mother said that if Father really goes to this point, she can just take me away. She told me to control myself and not to kill anyone, because if I kill a prince or a concubine, Mother will have a hard time covering it up for me."
Shen Hechuan: ...
He was both amused and exasperated by what he heard.
But upon closer reflection, it is indeed something that the mother and son would do.
But as Seele's father, he still tried his best to persuade and guide her.
“Xi’er, your father is not your royal grandfather, and I will not do the same thing as your royal grandfather. I will not let you and your mother suffer any grievances.”
"I know you won't believe me if I tell you now, but I will prove it to you in the days to come."
Looking into Shen Hechuan's sincere gaze, Gu Jinxi's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, gradually calmed down.
Father seems very sincere; he shouldn't be as annoying as that young master from last time.
After their conversation, the relationship between father and son had become much closer than before.
In the days that followed, the group rode at breakneck speed and did not encounter any assassins.
However, they ran into a group of bandits, and Gu Jingchun and his men dealt with them directly.
And so, they arrived at the heart of Ji Province.
******
The Imperial Palace.
When Emperor Rongcheng arrived at Jingyu Palace.
Jiang Xianhao was coughing violently.
Jingtan was anxiously serving her tea, while Yunshu was busy patting her back.
Jiang Xianhao coughed and then looked up; the handkerchief in her hand was covered in blood.
Jing Tan exclaimed in surprise.
"Ah! Your Majesty, why are you vomiting blood? Quickly... quickly summon the imperial physician."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Rongcheng immediately pushed open the door and rushed to Jiang Xianhao.
"Ah Hao, Ah Hao, what's wrong?"
As he spoke, he looked down at the handkerchief in Jiang Xianhao's hand and was immediately horrified!
"Quickly summon the imperial physician!"
A moment later, the chief physician, Wang, knelt on the ground to explain.
"Your Majesty, the Empress was already in poor health, and now she has been poisoned by such a deadly poison. It is normal for her to vomit blood. I will go and prescribe medicine now to slow down the spread of the poison."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Rongcheng breathed a sigh of relief, but then, remembering that the antidote for today had not yet arrived, he immediately looked at Jiang Xianhao again.
"Okay, wait for me, I'll go get you the antidote. You'll feel better after you take it."
With that, he immediately headed towards the Cold Palace.
After Emperor Rongcheng left, Chief Wang raised his head and looked at Jiang Xianhao with concern.
"Your Majesty, the poison in your body is too potent. If you are not treated in time, you may not have many days left."
Jiang Xianhao nodded, her gaze fixed on the eaves of the window, and spoke lifelessly.
"A few more days."
Wang Yuanshou sighed with his head down.
"The sixth day."
"I have consulted various medical books, and although I have not found an antidote for this poison, if the medicine is administered in time, it may be able to prolong life by a few days."
Jiang Xianhao chuckled softly.
"No need, that's enough."
"I'm tired of the bitter medicine. Let me have something sweet for these last few days."
As she spoke, she turned to look at Chief Wang.
"Head of the Imperial Hospital, please prescribe some more medicine for me. I'm in so much pain... These are the last few days, and I just want to feel more comfortable."
Wang, the head of the academy, quickly kowtowed, his face showing reluctance.
"This is all I should do."
Looking at Jiang Xianhao's pale face, the deep-seated guilt in Wang's chest continued to spread. He immediately lowered his head to hide his emotions and hurriedly went to prepare medicine for Jiang Xianhao.
Before leaving, he looked at the lifeless Jiang Xianhao and sighed helplessly.
"Oh, what a wonderful Empress!"
Throughout the palace, who wouldn't say that the Empress is kind-hearted, and who hasn't received her favors in the past?
Such a good person, and yet he had to leave us so early.
******
In the cold palace.
Consort Hui was carefully preparing the "antidote" for Jiang Xianhao.
As for what the antidote is, how would she know?
She had bought this poison from a Taoist priest at a high price, intending to keep it for emergencies, but unexpectedly, Jiang Xianhao ended up using it.
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