Kangxi said the last two words, as if he had exhausted all his strength, with a somewhat soothing smile on his face, his eyes slowly closed, and the raised hand dropped weakly as An Ran closed his eyes.
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Suddenly, Wen Xi's eyes widened, and uncontrollable tears burst out of her eyes. She choked with sobs and cried and exclaimed: "No! Xuan Ye!!——" Wen Xi stood up like this in front of everyone.
Calling Kangxi by his first name is a violation of the rules, but what worries people more than calling the emperor by his first name is whether the emperor has...
Imperial Physician Gao, who was kneeling not far away, hurried forward and knelt on the ground. He hurriedly came up and felt Kangxi's pulse, then kowtowed deeply to the floor and cried: "The Emperor has passed away!"
Several important ministers and all the princes who were kneeling on the ground kowtowed deeply and let out sobs, which alternated endlessly and resounded throughout the entire palace.
Wen Xi also lost her voice. She threw herself on Kang Xi, clutching the brocade quilt embroidered with colorful dragon patterns with her hands. She made an uncontrollable sound in her throat, almost drying up and tearing her apart! She always thought that she didn't
She loves her husband so much. She always thought that what she cared about most was her children! She always thought that even if Kangxi died, she would live a good life! Now, she realized that everything was wrong! She didn't know it either.
When have you fallen in love so much that you can’t help yourself?
Tears welled up like a spring, soaking the colorful phoenix on his embroidered mouth, like a phoenix crying!
As Wen Xi's sons, Yinlu and Yinli both knelt and crawled over. Yinlu pulled Wen Xi's sleeves and said with tears in his eyes: "My condolences to the Emperor!"
Wen Xi couldn't listen to anything at this moment, her head was rumbling! Why should she listen to him? Didn't Wen Xi grab his hand and pull him into the space?! Why did she come in such a hurry?
, still missed a step! Just missing a step means missing Yin and Yang! At this point, she and Xuan Ye are separated forever! There is no chance of meeting each other again!
The pain of separation between yin and yang, only those who are in it can understand the pain that tears the heart! Tears mixed with the thick pearl powder on the face, dripping with pure white liquid, also wetted on Kangxi's old cheeks. Warm and gentle use
Her sleeves numbly wiped the liquid on her face that she had no time to wipe, but her appearance remained the same. Kangxi looked so old. Their time was different. Time was only engraved on Kangxi's eyebrows and temples, taking his years away, but
Never take away the gentle years!
Such a day was destined. Kangxi was destined to leave Wenxi first! But his departure was much earlier than Wenxi expected! All efforts were in vain. Kangxi still failed to abdicate and become the emperor as he wished.
Or died on the throne of the emperor!
Sixty-one years as an emperor are so long. In these sixty-one years, excluding more than a year of sleeping, Wenru has been with him for a full forty years! After forty years as a couple, they should be satisfied. It's just that
She is gentle but can't restrain her heart from dying!
"Please express my condolences, Master!" It was Longkodo's voice. He looked up and cried with a hint of pride. He took out a roll of yellow silk from his sleeve, stood up and shouted: "The emperor has already made a will.
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For a moment, all the princes looked at Longkodo with surprised eyes, and Yinsi couldn't help but ask: "The emperor has issued a posthumous edict? Why haven't we sons heard of it?!"
"Yes, yes! Don't pretend to be an edict!" Jiubeizi Yinzhen said hurriedly and teasingly to disrupt the situation. Who doesn't know that Long Keduo is a member of the Laosi faction? If you think about it, you know that the so-called "edict" must be It is content that is beneficial to the fourth child.
However, Longkodo did not listen to the words of these two masters at all. He unfolded the bright yellow imperial edict and read out every word in a loud voice: "Edict: The fourth son of the emperor, Yinzhen, has a noble character and is deeply loved by me. Bow, I will be able to inherit the great unification and succeed me to the throne as emperor!"
"Ouch -" Jiu Beizi said angrily, looking at the fourth child jokingly, and said sarcastically: "Sure enough, it's my uncle who loves his nephew! If anyone has such a good uncle, he can earn a throne. Sit down, fourth brother is so lucky!"
Prince Yong Yinzhen looked livid: "Ninth brother, are you questioning the emperor's edict?!"
Jiubeizi Yinzhen snorted disdainfully, "That must really be the imperial edict of Emperor Ama! Brothers, do you think so?"
For a while, several princes and elder brothers whispered, after all, it was Yinzhen who was usually cold-faced. Although he did not offend too many people, his popularity was not very good, and the thirteenth elder brother Yinxiang was not here, so no one jumped. Come out and say a word for him.
Yinsu hurriedly cupped his hands and said very politely: "Ninth brother has always been outspoken. Fourth brother, please don't take it seriously!" He also admitted that what Laojiu said was the truth, and said with a spring breeze smile: " No wonder the brothers are suspicious of the so-called 'posthumous edict', because at the Qiansou Banquet last year, Emperor Ama clearly intended to pass the throne to his sixteenth brother, why did it suddenly change today?"
On this occasion, when faced with such a situation, Yinlu didn't say a word. It was indeed safer for someone else to speak for him. Just now, Yinlu ran to Wenxi and knelt in front of Wenxi, but he never returned to the original position of kneeling in order of seniority. The second position, this is the position at the forefront of the princes.
Yinzhen glanced coldly at the brothers who were kneeling around him: "The imperial edict is written in black and white on paper, but you don't obey any of it? Do you all want to resist?!"
Yinzhen's words were so heartbreaking that all the princes immediately did not dare to whisper anymore, they all lowered their heads and remained silent.
Jiu Beizi was an exception. He and his eighth brother had already been at odds with the fourth brother. Now they naturally didn't care about the quarrel. Yinzhen said in a sharp voice: "It's not that the brothers don't obey, but that the fourth brother can't convince the crowd! The fourth brother He is neither a legitimate son nor an eldest son, and his biological mother was from a humble background. Although he is the adopted son of Emperor Tong, Huang Ama has three legitimate sons, all of whom are adults, and none of them are as talented as the fourth brother! How could Huang Ama pass the throne to the fourth brother! The younger brother It’s really unbelievable!”
Jiu Beizi's words are really mean! What does "the birth mother is from a humble background" mean? That really hurts people! Sure enough, Yinzhen's face suddenly turned ugly and water dripped out, his eyes were almost on fire, and he was about to retort. Yinlu At this moment, he finally spoke, but he was not talking to his brothers, but to his mother-in-law. He tugged on the corner of her warm skirt and said, "Mother-in-law, please say something!"
Wen Xi was only sad for Kangxi now. He had just died, and his sons were vying for the throne endlessly! If Kangxi heard these words, he would be so angry that he would rise from the ground! Indeed, Kangxi was indeed a bit mean to his sons. But he is their father after all! He gives them glory, wealth, and food and clothing! In the end, I'm afraid not many of them are truly filial!
Wen Xi let out a long sigh and said: "Bring the imperial edict to this palace for a look!" If it was Kangxi's intention to pass on the throne to Yinzhen, Wen Xi would have no choice but to accept it, and at worst, he would take his children and grandchildren to the fairyland. That’s it!
Longkodo bowed slightly, full of rebelliousness: "My lord, please forgive me! This is a matter of the previous dynasty, and it is more related to the inheritance of the throne! This dynasty has always had rules, and the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics! As the middle palace, my lord, you can also Please don’t overstep the rules!”
"How arrogant!" Upon hearing this, Yin Lu stood up suddenly, "Long Keduo, you are just a slave! How dare you speak so arrogantly?!"
At this time, Prince Yong Yinzhen also stood up and said seriously: "Sixteenth brother, Longkodo is just telling the truth! The iron sign 'No political involvement in the harem' is still erected between Qianqing Palace and Kunning Palace. Here!" As he spoke, he bowed to Wen Xi and said, "The Queen has been in the inner palace for more than forty years, so she must have seen that iron plate from time to time!"
What a harem that is not allowed to interfere in politics! What an irrefutable reason! Wen Xi wiped the tears on her face. It seemed that she couldn’t do it without showing off her power! Wen Xi stood up and stepped on her four-inch flowerpot-soled shoes. Not necessarily lower than a grown man!
Wen Xi raised her voice and praised: "Prince Yong, you are so eloquent!"
Yinzhen hurriedly bent over and said with great respect: "I didn't mean to offend Huang's mother! It's just that Huang's mother has strictly abided by the iron law of 'no political involvement in the harem' for many years. Now I remind Huang's mother that I just don't want her to live her life." That’s all for ruining your virtuous reputation!”
The corners of her warm lips raised in a decent arc, "Then I would like to thank Prince Yong for reminding me!"
With the proud look on Yinzhen's face, Wen Xi immediately ordered: "Bring the imperial edict to me and show it to me!"
Yinzhen suddenly looked astonished and said hurriedly: "Emperor's mother, you can't-"
"Can't get involved in politics?! Although I'm no longer young, I'm not deaf! I don't need you to remind me over and over again!" The gentle voice gradually became louder, "You remind me to do your best to blame! But do I need to remind you again and again?" Comply with it, but it’s not the prince’s turn to dictate!”
"Even if I violate the iron law! It's not your turn to punish me! If I am not in my position and do not seek political advice, if I make a mistake, only the new emperor who ascends the throne after twenty-seven days will be qualified! You are not one of them. What?!" Wen Xi's sharp-tongued mouth became sharp, but there was also a lot of meanness. Not to mention whether the edict was true or false, Yinzhen's current identity was just a prince or a prince, and he was not qualified to punish the queen and the future empress dowager!
Yinzhen's face suddenly became gloomy again. He tried his best to endure it and said, "Please think again, Queen Mother!"
A few sneers appeared on Yinlu's lips. He took a few steps forward and forcibly snatched the edict from Longkodo's hands. He raised his hands respectfully above his head and presented it to his mother-in-law, saying: "Please tell the truth from the emperor's mother-in-law." False! If what the Queen Mother says is true, my sons must obey it!"
As Yinlu's younger brother, Yinli said: "Huang'e Niang and Huang Ama have been together day and night for forty years, and they will be able to distinguish between true and false! My son listens to Huang's mother!"
The eight and nine old men looked at each other and hurriedly said in unison: "My sons and ministers are willing to obey the emperor's decree!"
Immediately, the third prince Yinzhi, the seventh prince Yiyou of Chunjun, the tenth prince Yiner of Dunjun, the twelfth prince Yinzhi, and the fifteenth prince Yinyou also came together. He bowed and said: "I am willing to obey the emperor's decree!" (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation.)