in2ebook Chapter 273 Death
Chapter 273 Death
The emperor had been ill for several days and had been unable to even get out of bed.
Who wouldn't be surprised that he went out with the Imperial Concubine today?
But when Huimin saw the emperor like this, she had a vague guess in her heart that the emperor's health had already declined.
Now it is like this, it should be a last hurrah.
At this critical juncture, no mistakes can be made.
Huimin obediently let the emperor hold her hand, and the two of them walked to the Thousand Carp Pond.
Because the emperor was seriously ill this summer, he did not go to the Old Summer Palace.
"The lotus flowers are in full bloom, which makes people feel relaxed and happy."
The emperor took Huimin's hand and held her in his arms.
"Over the years, you have been by my side, not fighting or competing, just like this lotus, growing out of the mud without being stained, washing in the clear water without being coquettish."
Huimin smiled faintly, but her eyes showed unconcealed joy.
"Your Majesty, I am not as good as you say..."
The Emperor said:
"Min'er, don't underestimate yourself," the emperor looked at the clear sky, "from now on, this huge Forbidden City will be handed over to Hongyao's hands."
Huimin's heart tightened, here it comes.
Huimin immediately said seriously:
"Your Majesty, Hongyao..."
However, the emperor raised his hand to stop Huimin from speaking. Rarely, there was no suspicion in his eyes.
When a person is about to die, his words are also good.
This time, the emperor really did not try to test us.
"What I mean is that Hongyao is young, and you know the big picture and know when to advance and when to retreat. You need to persuade him on some matters."
"Hongyao is young, so he is bound to be reckless. Others may not be able to persuade him. And you are his biological mother, and only you can listen to him if there is a time like that."
Seeing Huimin's confusion, the emperor smiled.
"It's not that I don't trust my son. Hongyao is excellent and a qualified heir."
"but……"
The emperor frowned, "He is too young."
"It is unacceptable to be an emperor when one is young and frivolous and has the spirit of a young man."
"Emperor Shizu ascended the throne at the age of six and took power at the age of thirteen. Emperor Shengzu ascended the throne at the age of eight and took power at the age of fourteen. At that time, the regent and the ministers of state controlled the government. Fortunately, Hongyao is already fifteen years old, which is also the age to take power."
"I am also afraid that powerful officials will control the government and my son will just be a puppet."
"There are many things that I will need you to take care of in the future."
"The balance between the harem and the front court is difficult to grasp..."
The emperor talked a lot to Huimin.
At the end of his life, the emperor let go of his previous suspicions and was left with only worries about his son and the Qing Dynasty.
He gave earnest advice to the woman in front of him, the future empress dowager and the biological mother of his son.
"I have already decided on the candidate for Hongyao's wife. Unfortunately, I am afraid I won't be able to see his wedding..."
The emperor in front of him, like every ordinary father, regrets that he cannot see his children grow up.
Huimin concealed her emotions and said, "Your Majesty, don't worry. Not to mention Hongyao, you still have to watch Hongxi's wedding, so you have to take good care of yourself."
The emperor looked at the nothingness in the distance.
"Min'er, tell me, am I a good father?"
Huimin stood there in a daze. She never expected the emperor to say this at this moment.
As in the past, Huimin considered carefully, but she also knew that the emperor did not want to hear or believe those flattering answers at the moment.
The words on her lips suddenly changed, and Huimin heard herself answer:
"Your Majesty, you are an emperor. For the sake of the Qing Dynasty, you have to do many things. But apart from other princes and princesses, you are very kind to Hongyao and Hongxi."
Huimin carefully considered her words.
"You taught Hongyao to become a talented person, doted on Hongxi, allowed him to develop his own hobbies, opened Hongyao's eyes, and accompanied Hongxi in riding and shooting..."
Hearing Huimin say this, the emperor laughed.
"I also demoted Hongshi to a commoner and reprimanded Hongli for his humble origins..."
The emperor laughed instead.
"You always only say good things about me. In front of Min'er, it seems like I have no bad side."
Huimin lowered her eyes slightly. Over the years, the emperor had complete faith in the image she had played.
Looking at him now, there is actually some friendship there.
But Huimin was only thinking about how to respond.
The more critical the moment, the more careful you should be.
Huimin doesn't want to fall into the ditch, so as long as the emperor is alive, she has to be careful.
Even if the emperor only has one breath left, he can still reduce himself and his son to dust.
"Shiro~"
Huimin called out softly, and just like countless times before, she leaned gently in the emperor's arms.
The emperor also hugged Huimin tightly, and the two of them looked at the lotus flowers in the pond quietly.
It's a rare warmth.
But that night, after the emperor returned to the Yangxin Palace, his condition took a turn for the worse and he even vomited blood.
He immediately passed out.
Su Peisheng saw that the emperor was in a bad condition, so he hurried to report to Huimin.
Huimin hurriedly asked Hongyao and others to go to the emperor to take care of him, and all the concubines in the harem went.
That night, it took the emperor a while to wake up.
"Hong Yao..."
"Father, I am here."
Hongyao was kneeling beside the bed, his eyes were red and swollen.
"Good boy."
The emperor's eyes swept over the princes, princesses, concubines, and his brothers who were kneeling on the ground...
"Hongxi, Honghan, come to the front and let me take a look at you."
When Hongxi and Honghan heard their names, they hurriedly moved closer to the emperor.
The emperor reached out his hand with difficulty and patted both of them on the shoulders.
"Well, good boy, you have grown so big."
As he spoke, the emperor pointed at Hong Han tremblingly and said, "You are the only one who is brave. When you were a child, you dared to throw snowballs at your father."
Honghan knelt beside the emperor, seeming embarrassed and sad.
"Huang Ama."
The emperor pointed at Hongxi again and said, "You, too, were the most naughty. When you were little, you often climbed onto my lap and acted like a spoiled child."
Hongxi couldn't help crying.
"Huang Ama."
The emperor stretched out his hand, and Hongxi and Honghan hurried forward.
The emperor moved his fingers and said, "Now he has grown up."
The emperor's eyes moved and he looked at Hongjun again, "Hongjun."
"My son is here."
Hongjun also looked sad, but if she looked closely, Huimin could see the calmness in his eyes.
"You were so young, I was really worried that you wouldn't grow up. As soon as Concubine Hui sent me the news that you were ill, I rushed to Qixiang Palace, fearing that if I went too late, I would not be able to see you."
Hongjun was somewhat moved by what the emperor said.
"And Hongqing." The emperor said with difficulty, "You are now... not a punishment from heaven..."
The emperor spoke intermittently, but everyone present understood.
The emperor called out the names of his sons one by one and then asked the concubines to leave.
Only Hongyao and several princes were left behind.
Not long after, all the clan members came out.
Only Hongyao was left inside.
This time, it took a long time.
Huimin knew that the emperor was giving instructions to Hongyao.
After a long while, Hongyao came out and asked Huimin to go in.
"Min'er..."
The emperor was already weak and his voice was very low.
Huimin could only get closer to him to hear clearly.
"I will make you...the queen."