readytorunbook Chapter 612: The will, is there something wrong?
Chapter 612: The will, is there something wrong?
"I have been nursing the emperor's health all along. If there was any problem, I should have been summoned to the palace immediately. When I heard that the emperor suddenly fell ill, no one came to summon me to the palace. Then I heard that the emperor had passed away. I felt something was wrong. The more I thought about it, the more I felt something was wrong. So I found an opportunity and sneaked into the palace to check the cause of death. I found that he died of poison."
"Then Doctor Han, when you discovered it, why didn't you just tell us the cause of the emperor's death?" asked a minister.
"The situation was unclear at the time, and I was not a member of the court. If I had rashly told the truth, it would have certainly caused a riot. So I did not make it public, but waited for the right time to make the cause of the emperor's death public." Han Junze said to everyone.
"This is simply nonsense. In my opinion, it was you who poisoned the emperor. Now you suddenly jump out to accuse the prince. I'm afraid you have already planned this and have colluded with Prince Hong." Queen Pan did not expect Han Junze to appear suddenly. She actually ignored this person.
"I have no intention of interfering in the court disputes, I just don't want to see the emperor die in vain." Han Junze stood aside calmly.
"Yes, if Divine Doctor Han was someone who pursued fame and fortune, he would have agreed when the emperor asked him to enter the palace, instead of waiting until now."
"Did you hear that? What else do you have to say now?" Prince Hong looked at the new emperor and Queen Mother Pan.
"If you want to accuse someone of something, you can always find a pretext! How could I possibly poison the Emperor?"
"I knew you wouldn't admit it so easily. I'm sure you all know that when the new emperor ascended the throne, there was neither a will nor a jade seal. They only told the public that the emperor passed away suddenly and had no time to issue a will, and the jade seal was nowhere to be found, right?" Han Junze continued.
"That's right, Dr. Han, you are right!"
"That's because the emperor didn't leave a will. Before he died, he knew that the crown prince and the queen were planning a rebellion, so he hid the things with his last breath."
"Where are the will and the imperial seal now?"
"Here!" Han Junze took the thing out and showed it in front of everyone.
"Oh my! It's true! Open it and see what's written on it!"
The new emperor and Queen Mother Pan were completely panicked. "Someone, come and arrest him! Divine Doctor Han forged the will and the imperial seal. I don't know what his intention is!"
"Who dares! Whether it is true or not, just let the ministers verify it together and we will know." Prince Hong stepped forward and scolded. This opportunity was rare. The new emperor had already dealt with all his brothers except Prince Rui, so no matter who was written above, it would be beneficial to him. He brought so many troops here, and once he dealt with the new emperor and there was no candidate for the throne, wouldn't that position be his?
"That makes sense! Doctor Han, bring the thing here and let us take a look. We are all elders of the court. It is impossible that we don't even recognize the imperial seal and the emperor's handwriting." Everyone was eager to know whether the thing was real.
"Okay." Han Junze gave them the jade seal first.
The ministers gathered together to check it out, and finally said in unison: "Yes, this is the real imperial seal!"
"Then, next, I will read the will." Han Junze cleared his throat and read: "I have inherited the great cause of my ancestors, and I have ruled the world with diligence and have not dared to be negligent. Now I leave this will in advance to decide my affairs after my death.
My son, King Jing, is intelligent, wise, and of high moral character. He has the talent to govern the country and bring peace to the nation. He is the heir to the throne and shall be made emperor.
The new ruler should rule the country with benevolence and filial piety, respect etiquette and education, and benefit the people. He should recruit talented people and appoint people based on their merits, and should not listen to one side or the other. He should work hard on domestic affairs, develop agriculture and promote the prosperity of commerce. He should improve the military, strengthen the border defense line, and prevent foreign invasions.
All the princes and ministers should be loyal to their duties, assist the new monarch, and strictly abide by the principles of a minister. If there are treacherous people who want to disrupt the government, they should be punished together. I hope that our country will prosper, the people will be rich, and the country will be forever stable. I decree this. "
As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked. How could it be King Jing? Wasn't he the least favored prince of the Emperor? !
"Dr. Han, did you make a mistake?!"
"Whether it's correct or not, you will know if you take it and take a look." Han Junze said nothing more and threw the edict to them.
Everyone checked carefully and found no problems: "This will is real!"
"No! This is impossible! I am the crown prince, and he is an unfavored prince. How could my father possibly like him?" The new emperor was unwilling to believe it.
"I can prove that the will is authentic and the person the emperor prefers is Prince Jing." At this time, a eunuch also came up. It was the eunuch Chang who served Emperor Cang Ling.
"Eunuch Chang, why is it you? You are not..." Everyone looked at him. Wasn't he buried with the emperor? How could he appear here? He was not dead.
“This old slave is still alive, and thanks to the help of Dr. Han, I can stand here.
When the emperor passed away, I was heartbroken. I wanted to tell him his last wishes and then let him die. But I found something strange about the emperor's death, so I tried to find out. I hid the will and the imperial seal. But the prince and the queen suddenly gave me poisoned wine. Fortunately, I met Dr. Han who came to the palace and saved my life. After I woke up, I found a good opportunity to take the things out.
As for the King Jing written above, I am not surprised, because it is not that the Emperor does not favor King Jing, but in order to train him, he deliberately acts as if he dislikes him. This not only trains him, but also protects him from being hurt by others!
In fact, every time the emperor lamented that he felt sorry for Prince Jing late at night, he had no choice but to do so in order for him to be able to inherit the throne in the future. "Eunuch Chang said with tears in his eyes.
"The truth is clear! The new emperor and Queen Mother Pan are suspected of plotting to murder the emperor and intending to rebel. Now, this prince will enforce justice and punish them. I will give an explanation to my brother and the world!" Prince Hong ordered his men to step forward and tie up the new emperor and his son.
"Let me go! I am the emperor!" The new emperor was still resisting.
"My dear nephew, I advise you to surrender." After doing all this, Prince Hong looked at everyone and said, "Now that Prince Jing has been framed by their mother and son, his whereabouts are unknown. The country cannot be without a king for a day. What good ideas do you have?"
He held the bloody sword in his hand, and there was naked threat in his eyes.
"How about letting Prince Hong act as regent before we find Prince Jing?" Sure enough, someone noticed his look and said.
"This is probably not common sense!" Some people objected.
"Then do you have any better ideas?"
"Isn't there still King Rui?"
"No! Prince Rui, the Crown Prince, and the Queen are in cahoots!"