June 15th, before dawn.
A group of people and horses galloped on horseback. The bright moon, which was blocked by dark clouds, also appeared in time, and the city wall was clearly visible.
The city gate had not yet been opened, and Yan Gui's horse stopped at the city gate. The soldier on duty on the tower heard the noise, lit a lamp and looked at the city gate, and asked loudly: "Who is outside the city?"
Before he could ask a second question, a figure flashed behind him. He groaned and then fell on the city wall, his clothes stained with blood.
The city gate was soon opened, and a road led directly into the city.
At this moment, the palace was brightly lit and full of noisy voices.
The imperial physician and ministers were awakened from their sleep. They received a great news: His Majesty was seriously ill. By the time they had dressed up and rushed to the palace, the news of the emperor's death had already spread. They were trembling and kneeling down.
A generation of emperor died in the belly of the imperial concubine.
Empress Su had been banished to the cold palace since her entire family was executed for the crime of treason. But she was asked to leave the cold palace again a month ago and lived in a deserted side hall.
Tonight, she was also invited here. The harem was really without a master. The imperial concubine had been detained, and the concubines such as Yue Guiren and Yu Meiren were unable to take on the important task. Although Empress Su was banished to the cold palace by Zhao Hong for several months, her title of empress was still there.
Everyone knelt on the ground, secretly discussing with each other. The eldest prince had been named the crown prince, and he was in Yanzhou. His in-laws had committed a crime of treason, so they were afraid that they would not have a chance to take the throne.
The Second Prince was born to the Imperial Concubine, and could have legitimately ascended the throne. But now, Your Majesty died in the Imperial Concubine's belly, so let alone ascending the throne, he would have to suffer a loss of skin if he didn't die.
The Third Prince, everyone, look at me, I look at you. The Third Prince is the son of Noble Lady Yue, and he is not even one year old yet!
As the sky brightened, a burst of hurried footsteps was heard.
All the ministers looked up, wondering who would be so bold and presumptuous in the palace.
"Father, father. Father, I am late..." The wailing was so moving that it moved everyone to tears. The eldest prince, supported by General Yan, ran over stumblingly.
He was originally wearing bamboo green brocade clothes, and just as he entered the palace, he received the bad news. He was overwhelmed with grief, and with one hand he tore off the jade crown on his head, and with the other hand he tore off his gorgeous clothes.
At this moment, he was only wearing a snow-white middle garment, with disheveled hair and a sad and mournful expression.
The ministers who had originally looked uncertain actually all breathed a sigh of relief. Very good, the overall situation had been settled and they didn't have to worry anymore.
What a coincidence that the eldest prince came back!
This couldn't be more of a coincidence. As soon as Emperor Rong Jing died, the eldest prince Zhao Xu, who was in Yanzhou, arrived at the palace.
But who dares to ask? Who dares to say
Right Prime Minister Song Mingqi stepped out quickly, knelt down at Zhao Xu's feet, hugged his thighs and cried: "Your Highness, it's good that you are back. The country cannot be without a leader for a day. I hope the eldest prince will investigate this matter thoroughly and avenge your majesty."
Lord Song cried so hard that tears came out, then he let go of his hands and kowtowed repeatedly.
Damn, you old thing, how can you be so shameless? You're going to hug the eldest prince's thigh now.
The other ministers cursed in their hearts, but they did not dare to neglect it. Those who were quick to react rushed over to hug Zhao Xu's other thigh. Those who couldn't hug him would crawl over on their knees and pull at his clothes.
Yan Gui calmly stepped aside and left the position of supporting the new emperor to those wise ministers.