The Queen Mother looked at his face covered with tears and red spots, thinking about what happened to him when he was a child, and thinking about what he was doing now, she felt that her heart was sometimes angry, sometimes sad, and sometimes pitiful.
Many emotions finally turned into a sigh, and he said sternly: "Emperor, the Ai family knows your intention of forcing the Ai family to come back this time. But do you know why the Ai family came back last time and why they told you that they would never come back again? Will be back?"
"I don't know, I just think that our ancestor is very cruel." The emperor acted like a coquettish child in front of her.
"Because, the Aijia knows that your time is coming. If the Aijia does not leave and watches you die, the Aijia will not be able to bear it, and you will definitely beg for it, so why bother?"
The emperor was shocked, "Then our ancestors can obviously save me, why do they have to watch me die?"
The Empress Dowager said solemnly: "The Ai family told you that you are an emperor and your lifespan is determined by God. If the Ai family forcefully changes the will of God, it will disrupt the order of heaven and earth."
The emperor shook his head, "I don't want to hear this. I don't want to die. No one wants to die. Why in the world do some people spend a lot of money to seek famous doctors? Isn't it also to save their lives? Since our ancestors have this ability, why don't they save me? So do I. Descendants of the Murong family, the fact that you came back for Lao Qi today proves that you have us in your heart. In this case, I don’t understand why you can’t show mercy to me. Or is it that I will never be as good as Lao Qi in your heart? important?"
The Empress Dowager held his hand and said slowly: "Do you remember that when you were still the prince, the Ai family asked you a question?"
The emperor raised his head and hesitated for a moment, "My ancestor asked many questions. I can't remember which one my ancestor was referring to?"
The Queen Mother looked at him and said, "Think about it."
The emperor began to feel that his mind was cloudy, but looking at the clear eyes of the Empress Dowager, the clouds in his mind suddenly seemed to dissipate and became clear.
He suddenly remembered that question, and his heart felt like it was soaked in a layer of ice. It was indescribably cold, and his body began to tremble slightly.
However, he raised his head and said, "I really don't remember."
The Empress Dowager chuckled lightly, with a very sarcastic smile, "The Aijia asked you, if you become emperor in the future, but die young, would you still be willing? Then they ask you, if you are allowed to live a long life, but not Emperor, are you willing?"
The emperor trembled for no reason. What did he answer at that time? He remembered it clearly.
He said: "A real man should stand upright and do a good job. If he forgets his mission and the responsibilities on his shoulders because he is afraid of death, then what is the use of living a long life? I want to be the emperor. It is not for power or ambition, but because I sincerely want to do practical things for the people of Zhou Dynasty and make the country prosperous and strong. I want to become a wise king like the emperor. "
Seeing that he remained silent, the Empress Dowager repeated his original words.
After hearing this, the emperor lowered his head and remained silent for a long time. Then he raised his head and said, "Yes, I have not forgotten my original intention. I still have many national policies to implement. I must work hard to govern and seek benefits for the great Zhou Dynasty."
"Can your brother do this?" the Queen Mother asked again.
The emperor was shocked, "What does ancestor mean?"
"What you call the national policy of working hard to strengthen the country and enrich the people, can your brother achieve it?" the Queen Mother asked again.
Can Lao Qi do it? He can, and he is even more suitable to do it than himself, because he is not distracted. When he was the regent, he was focused on the people and thought little about power matters.
In fact, he was never afraid of others threatening his position.
"Since you know that he can do what you have always wanted to do, why do you keep suppressing him? Or are you always attached to the throne?"
"No!" The emperor denied it and said suddenly: "I have never missed the throne in my heart. I have not forgotten my original intention when I ascended the throne. If the country can be strong and prosperous, I don't care even if it takes my life. However, now I cannot die. I There is still much to do.”
"Everyone has many things that they can't finish. This life is too short, and our thoughts are too long, too few, and far away. How can we finish it all? What if everyone is as unwilling as you? None of them can do it. Ancestor."
"I..." The emperor was panicked for a moment, but he quickly found his tone again, "I only ask my ancestors this time. If I can get better, I will definitely fulfill the vow I made back then."
The Empress Dowager sighed softly, "Okay, Aijia will ask you again, if Aijia cures you, are you willing to abdicate?"
The emperor's lips trembled a few times, and he raised his gray eyes and looked at the Empress Dowager intently, "Why do ancestors insist on me choosing?"
"You can't be greedy. If you want to live a long life, you have to give up something."
The Queen Mother said forcefully.
He pondered for a long time, then gritted his teeth and said, "I am willing!"
"Okay, now issue an edict to give the Zen position to Lao Qi!" said the Empress Dowager.
The emperor shook his head, "Ancestor, don't you believe me?"
"Yes!" The Empress Dowager nodded slowly. Her eyes were like sharp swords, piercing almost directly into the depths of the emperor's soul. All his thoughts could not escape.
She stood up and said, "Go back first and think about it carefully. If you can give up the throne and the Ai family save you, the Ai family cannot interfere with the emperor's life. But if you are not the emperor, then the Ai family will have an easier time."
The emperor smiled miserably, "Sure enough, in the hearts of our ancestors, Lao Qi is much more important than me."
The Empress Dowager sternly said: "Emperor, many things do not happen by you. The world does not revolve around you alone, do you understand? And no one, not even the Aijia, can have the best of both worlds. Since you want to live a long life, you have to give up. Go back. The Ai family doesn’t want to get angry with you, nor does it want to argue with you about the stupid things you have done. Otherwise, the Ai family will not be able to stay for a quarter of an hour. "
The emperor stood up, his body trembling and almost unable to stand, "Ancestor, I can abdicate, but the candidate for emperor cannot be Lao Qi."
"Then tell me, who else can be the emperor besides him!" the Empress Dowager said sternly.
"Axin!" He thought for a moment, but Axin couldn't do it. Axin and Lao Qi had a good relationship, and Axin didn't want to be the emperor at all, so the throne was given to others. "San'er, San'er, I can be the emperor." emperor."
Yes, San'er, San'er can do it. Although he handed over the throne, he is not dead yet. He can live a long life. He can be the Supreme Emperor and nothing has changed.
"You go back first, the Ai family will think about it!" the Empress Dowager said coldly.
Aunt Ah She opened the door, called someone in, and helped the emperor leave.
The emperor glanced at the Empress Dowager sadly and said sadly: "Old ancestor, can't you have mercy on me?"
The Empress Dowager turned her face away, looking indifferent. However, her heart ached unbearably. She had not felt this way for many years.
The emperor finally passed away in depression!
(End of chapter)