At night.

Shou'an Hall of the Imperial Palace.

A violent cough sounded, so harsh.

Inside and outside the bedroom, the palace servants came in and out, all looking extremely anxious.

The Shang Emperor suddenly fell seriously ill and was bedridden. Almost all the imperial doctors were called into the palace to diagnose the emperor's pulse.

In the main hall, several old doctors looked at each other with anxious expressions on their faces.

Several imperial doctors could tell that His Majesty's internal organs were injured, and if he was not careful, his life might even be in danger.

"What are you doing in a daze? Take medicine!"

On the side, Queen Changsun saw the hesitant look of several imperial doctors and shouted in a deep voice.

"well."

An imperial doctor came to his senses, responded in a panic, and then began to write prescriptions in a hurry.

"Queen."

On the bed, Emperor Shang coughed violently several times again. He managed to stand up, looked at his wife beside the bed, and asked, "Bai, where is Bai'er?"

"People have been sent to announce it."

Queen Changsun stepped forward, helped His Majesty lie down on the bedside, and said softly, "Your Majesty, don't be anxious, Bai'er will be here soon."

"Queen, I am going to let Bai'er take custody of the country."

Emperor Shang asked in a weak tone, "What do you think?"

"Supervise the country?"

Empress Changsun was shocked, her face changed several times, and she responded with some embarrassment, "Your Majesty, Bai'er has no experience in running a country."

"You can learn from experience."

Emperor Shang leaned on the bed and said with a tired look, "It just so happens that I would like to take this opportunity to let Bai'er become familiar with the methods of governing the country."

In the palace, several imperial physicians listened to the conversation between the Queen and His Majesty, and their hearts were filled with turmoil.

The fourth prince oversees the country?

Throughout the ages, only the prince has the power to supervise the country. His Majesty's decision is tantamount to acknowledging that the fourth prince is the future heir to the throne.

Beside the dragon bed, Queen Changsun clenched her hands tightly after hearing what Emperor Shang said, and her palms were covered with sweat.

She didn't know if this was His Majesty's temptation, or if he really wanted to let Bai'er supervise the country.

Moreover, now is the time of war, and the merits and demerits of the prison country will be infinitely magnified. Whether it is a blessing or a curse is still unclear.

"Your Majesty, when Bai'er comes, let him make his own decision."

After a brief thought, Queen Changsun suppressed the turmoil in her heart and responded, "I can't decide this matter."

"Forget it, we'll discuss it later when Bai'er comes."

On the bed, Emperor Shang said something. Without further words, he closed his eyes and leaned against the bed to rest his mind.

His current situation is indeed not very good. He needs to rest peacefully and not overwork himself.

The sword of the saint is truly unstoppable.

In the palace, the atmosphere gradually became quiet. Seeing that His Majesty seemed to be asleep, the doctors did not dare to speak loudly anymore.

Beside the bed, Queen Changsun stood there quietly, saying nothing, thoughts flashing through her eyes.

at the same time.

In the palace, Mu Bai hurriedly walked by. Along the way, the imperial guards gave way one after another and did not dare to stop him.

Soon, Mu Bai came to the outside of Shou'an Palace and walked in without announcing.

On the dragon bed, Emperor Shang felt something and immediately opened his eyes.

"Father!"

Mu Bai stepped forward and asked with concern, "How are you?"

"I'm fine."

Emperor Shang looked at the legitimate son in front of him, with a tired smile on his face, and responded.

"Mother, what did the imperial doctor say?" Mu Bai looked at his mother beside him and asked.

"The imperial doctor said that your father is ill and needs time to rest." Empress Changsun answered truthfully.

"Bai'er."

Emperor Shang looked at his legitimate son in front of him and asked seriously, "I may have to rest for a while, but the country cannot be left without an owner for a day. I intend to let you supervise the country on my behalf. Are you willing?"

"My son oversees the country?"

Mu Bai was stunned for a moment, quickly came to his senses, and refused without hesitation, "Father, how can I shoulder this important task if I have no experience in running a country? There are many capable ministers in the court. Father can choose

One, take this position temporarily."

"Nonsense!"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Shang's face darkened and he shouted, "My minister, no matter how powerful you are, you are still a minister, how can you go beyond this? As my son, at this time, you should have the courage to take on this important responsibility and share my worries."

"Father."

Mu Bai frowned and was about to say something when he was interrupted.

"No need to say any more, I have already made up my mind on this matter!"

Emperor Shang said in a deep voice, "You will supervise the country during these days when I am recuperating. If there is anything you don't understand, you can come to Shou'an Hall to ask me for advice."

Mu Bai looked at his father's resolute attitude in front of him and fell silent, not knowing how to refuse.

"Young Master, are you saying that His Highness the Fourth Prince is going to supervise the country?"

At the same time, in the inner courtyard of Li Garden, Taotao heard the words of the young master in front of her and asked in shock.

"Um."

Li Ziye nodded and explained, "The old fox has no choice. The sword of the Confucian old man is enough for him to drink a pot. If he doesn't take a good rest, his life may not be saved."

"This is a good thing!"

Taotao's face showed a hint of joy and she said, "The young master has made good friends with His Highness the Fourth, and His Highness oversees the country. The pressure on our Li family will be reduced a lot."

"not necessarily."

Li Ziye shook his head gently and responded calmly, "Mu Bai is just a supervisor of the country. The real power is still in the hands of Emperor Shang. The relationship between the Li family and the royal family will not change, and it may get worse."

.”

"Why?" Taotao asked puzzledly.

"The Queen's lineage."

Li Ziye said calmly, "Originally, in our fight with Emperor Shang, the Queen and the Queen's line were on our side. At that time, we had a common enemy, and the Li family also intended to promote Mu Bai to the throne. Both parties

With the same interests, cooperation is a matter of course

It is a natural thing, but after the fall of the eldest prince and the third prince, the relationship between us and the queen has begun to become more delicate. Now that Mu Bai is about to take the position of supervising the country, the queen will definitely consider the royal family when she thinks about things.

Profit is the first priority, even more so”

At this point, Li Ziye paused and continued, "In order to consolidate Mubai's position, the Queen may deliberately distance herself from the Li family to avoid causing the Shang Emperor's displeasure. Therefore, starting from today, the Li family will face

It’s not just Emperor Shang who is right, I’m afraid the Queen is also right.”

"What about the Fourth Highness?"

Taotao suppressed the turmoil in her heart and asked, "Your Highness, the Fourth Highness, is a kind man and is by no means an ungrateful person."

"Mu Bai has no power, he can't decide anything."

Li Ziye replied, "Now, it is the transition period before Mu Bai takes power. At this special time, the pressure faced by the Li family will not change in any way."

"What are we going to do?" Taotao asked solemnly.

"It's very simple. Take this opportunity to completely correct Mu Bai."

Li Ziye said coldly, "Mu Bai's supervision of the country was the choice made by Emperor Shang when he had no other choice. Since he has gone behind the scenes, we will find a way to prevent him from coming back!"

From supervising the country to governing the country, it is just a word difference.
Chapter completed!