My old husband who can read minds

Three days can be a short time or a long time.

Especially for the several high-ranking concubines in the harem and the adult princes who have been crowned kings, their days are like years.

Shengjing City is now like a kettle that is about to boil, bubbling and bubbling, just waiting for the moment when the kettle boils.

The princes' mansions were kept up all day and night, and guests and staff were constantly coming and going, which showed the anxiety in the hearts of the princes.

The storm is coming, but it is still peaceful.

The owl-clad guards who Qin He was on duty had been scattered around the palace in the past few days, guarding the safety of the imperial city together with the imperial army.

In particular, the Jiaotai Hall where Emperor Qianyuan stayed was covered with guards on the three inner and outer floors. No one could even get close to it, otherwise they would be killed.

Amidst the panic and torturous anticipation, Emperor Qianyuan, who had been absent from the court for a long time, finally appeared in front of the ministers as scheduled three days later, dragging his body with illness.

The emperor on the dragon throne has long lost the majestic and domineering appearance he once had. His rickety back and decayed face reveal the sadness of a hero in his twilight years.

All the officials were horrified when they saw this. The huge morning court was obviously crowded, but it was surprisingly quiet.

Only the intermittent and breathless words of Emperor Qianyuan sounded, occasionally mixed with a few weak and hoarse gasps like old bellows.

"I am seriously ill and have no willpower. I don't know when I will be able to return to the government. However, the East Palace has not yet been established, but state affairs cannot be ignored. Therefore, today I want to call the world to establish the East Palace to stabilize the country's affairs."

After a short period of preparation for the scene, with Emperor Qianyuan's order, the moment that attracted everyone's attention finally came.

"Eunuch Changsheng, it's up to you to announce my will."

At that moment, all the civil and military officials held their breath and listened attentively, for fear of missing a few words.

But for a moment, Eunuch Chang Sheng's unique voice echoed over the Qinzheng Hall.

"By God's blessing, the emperor issued an edict: Since I came to the throne in accordance with the late emperor's edict, all military and state affairs have been important, and personnel and administration have been very important. I have not been tired of hard work, and I dare not rest. Xu Yinghong continued, and worked hard day and night. I looked up to my ancestor Mo Liezhao. The fou is entrusted with the utmost importance, and it is held in Yuanliang for celebrations. The third son of the emperor, Wei Chengye, is both virtuous and talented, and belongs to God's will. I hereby abide by the first edict, carry out the ceremony, and obey the public opinion. I sincerely tell heaven and earth that the ancestral temple , Sheji, was awarded with a book of treasures, and was established as the crown prince. He was enthroned in the East Palace to maintain the rule for ten thousand years and to spread the heart of the four seas. I have been suffering from a long-term illness, and I think that everything can be done in one day, so I order the crown prince to hold the seal. He was promoted to Qinzheng Hall, in charge of the common government, and the military and supervision of the country. All matters reported by the Baisi were decided by the crown prince. In addition, the two prime ministers on the left and right, Di University Scholar, Gao Taiwei and Qin Shenzhi were selected as auxiliary ministers. , and jointly assist the Crown Prince in managing the government affairs to bring peace to the world."

"Announce it to the world, and the envoys of Xian will hear about it! The first day of the seventh month in the twenty-eighth year of Qianyuan."

As Eunuch Chang Sheng's last words fell, the originally dead Qinzheng Hall suddenly came to life again.

"Long live your Majesty, may I wish you a thousand lives, your Majesty."

Once the imperial edict was issued, all the courtiers, including the princes present, no matter what their mood was at the moment, had to bend down and kneel down to welcome the arrival of the new prince. King Wei... no, he should be called the Crown Prince instead. He knelt down excitedly and kowtowed, with an unbelievable surprise on his face.

"Thank you very much for your father's love and trust. I deserve it. However, my father has placed great trust in me, and I will shoulder the responsibility. From now on, I will definitely abide by my father's aspirations, work conscientiously, and serve the people diligently. I will serve my great Yong for a hundred generations." The grand plan of a thousand years is illuminated by the candlelight. I would also like to ask all the ministers to help each other in the future, and to urge and advise me from time to time, so that we can jointly participate in the grand event and open up a prosperous age."

After being canonized as the crown prince, King Wei did not get carried away. Instead, he responded humbly and spoke meaningfully, which instantly made many courtiers feel good about him.

Although the prince is neither a direct descendant nor an elder, since he was personally chosen by His Majesty, it should not be wrong.

There have long been rumors inside and outside the court that His Majesty wants to establish the third prince, King Wei, as the East Palace. All civil and military officials are aware of this, and they don't feel embarrassed to accept it now. On the contrary, they feel as if the huge stone has finally fallen to the ground.

As for King Qi, King Shen and other princes and their supporters, the feelings in their hearts are so mixed that it is difficult to describe.

However, because Emperor Qianyuan was in front of him, they did not dare to show any displeasure. They had to force a smile and go forward to congratulate the prince, pretending to be brothers and sisters.

Emperor Qianyuan had a smile on his lips, looking coldly at the faces of the people in front of the Qinzheng Hall, with an unmistakable expression on his aging face.

"Prince, from now on, I will temporarily entrust this great country to you. I only hope that you will work diligently and love the people, continue to create a bright world for my Dayong, and don't let me down."

Emperor Qianyuan waved to the prince to come forward and gave earnest instructions.

"My son, I will devote myself to my life and die. I will never live up to the divine grace in this life."

The prince knelt down at the emperor's knees and responded with tears in his eyes.

At this moment, he felt an unprecedented father-son affection from the majestic emperor.

Emperor Qianyuan reached out and caressed the crown prince's head, smiling happily.

"Qin Tianjian has seen the future. The ceremony for the canonization of the East Palace is scheduled for half a month. In the past half month, the prince will learn how to handle the government affairs with several auxiliary ministers. If it is really difficult to make decisions on major court affairs, Yes, the prince can bring the memorial and come to Jiaotai Hall to find me. You have always been diligent and studious, and I believe you can shoulder this heavy responsibility."

"Thank you, father. I will not disappoint you."

Faced with the ardent expectation in his father's eyes, the prince finally choked up and shed tears. He was so moved that he couldn't be more moved.

In front of the dragon chair, a scene of loving father and filial piety was being played. However, His Highness's concerned people only heard the words "The Ceremony of Enthroning the East Palace in half a month", and their eyes were deep and incomprehensible. (End of chapter)