readytorunbook Is Chapter 895 getting old?
Is Chapter 895 getting old?
However, the emperor probably never imagined that the Third Prince would rebel.
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In the Hall of Diligent Governance, the emperor dismissed his court officials but remained seated on the dragon throne for a long time.
At this moment, only Eunuch Feng, who was serving at the side, and Consort Duan, who had not received any instructions, remained in the Hall of Diligent Governance.
“Your Majesty, you must be tired today. How about I help you back to rest?” Eunuch Feng stepped forward and said softly.
The emperor's face turned pale. He clutched his chest and, unable to hold it in, spat out a mouthful of blood.
This terrified Eunuch Feng. "Your Majesty! Your Majesty!"
Seeing this, Consort Duan hurriedly stepped forward and asked with concern, "Your Majesty, how are you? Imperial Physician, please summon the Imperial Physician!"
The emperor covered his chest with one hand and raised the other.
"Consort Duan may leave now," the Emperor said after a long pause.
Consort Duan hurriedly and respectfully withdrew.
After Consort Duan left, Eunuch Feng carefully took the emperor's arm and asked, "Your Majesty?"
The emperor gave a cold laugh.
"I truly never expected that the third prince would dare to threaten me!"
"He was fond of playing tricks when he was young, and he was self-righteous and not up to any great responsibility, but today he has accomplished something great!"
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please don't get angry. It's important to take care of your health. The Third Prince is just confused. How could he possibly hurt you?" Eunuch Feng hurriedly tried to calm the emperor down.
Even without Sheng Junyi and Shen Kuo coming to the rescue in time, there are still several hidden guards in His Majesty's palace, ready to answer orders at any time.
The Third Prince's threat to the Emperor was a miscalculation.
The Crown Princess was right about one thing: the Third Prince did indeed cause the death of Consort Xiao because of his own stupidity.
If His Majesty truly intends to punish Consort Xiao, it will be after the matter is resolved.
Even if they were to use Consort Xiao to threaten the Third Prince at this point, it would only be a test of his character.
Unfortunately, the Third Prince made a foolish mistake by insisting on threatening His Majesty, which led to the downfall of Consort Xiao.
The emperor closed his eyes briefly, a strange sense of powerlessness rising within him.
He grabbed Eunuch Feng's arm, then suddenly looked at him sharply, "Tell me, am I getting old?"
"Oh, Your Majesty, you can't say that. You're in your prime, how can you be old? Take care of your health, there might be good news from the palace soon!" Eunuch Feng hurriedly coaxed with a smile.
The emperor let out a deep breath.
"If it weren't for the thought that I'm too old, how could such a fool as the third son dare to do that?"
"His Highness is confused, please don't take it to heart."
"Hmph," the emperor snorted coldly, and after a while, asked again, "What do you think of Sheng Junyi as a person?"
"This..." Supervisor Feng said cautiously, "I've long heard that the Second Young Master Sheng is handsome, often frequents brothels, is quite skilled in martial arts, but his studies are mediocre, so he has no official rank. Now it seems that he is rather stubborn."
"The old Duke wasn't very cultured, but he was upright and honest throughout his life. He had a son named Sheng Qishen who loved to wield power, and he also had two grandsons who resembled him. It's clear that fathers and sons aren't necessarily all alike," the Emperor remarked.
Supervisor Feng nodded in agreement, “The old Duke guarded the Northwest for decades, and his son grew up in the capital without his personal guidance, so there is naturally a difference between them.”
Originally, the old Duke Sheng was just a low-ranking military officer. He was able to obtain the title of Duke by winning military merits on the battlefield. His children grew up in the inner quarters with the old lady. The sudden change in status from the son of a minor official to the son of a Duke inevitably affected their temperament.
"Enough. The old Duke dedicated his life to the country, saving not only the late Emperor but also my life." The Emperor said calmly, "Sheng Junyi went through all that trouble to ask for a pardon, only to protect the Sheng clan and prevent me from settling scores later. For the sake of the old Duke, let's leave it at that. Those members of the Sheng clan who hold official positions in the capital should be transferred to local posts. Have the Ministry of Personnel arrange it, and the Duke's mansion will be taken back."
“Yes, Your Majesty is benevolent,” replied Grand Eunuch Feng.
"I'm tired, let's go back." The emperor put his arm around Eunuch Feng's arm.
Eunuch Feng carefully helped the emperor to his feet.