After reading my mind, Daddy, why don't you smile?

Chapter 519: The Queen's eldest daughter Zhao Ying ascended the throne to succeed me as the Emp

"Fortunately, I have fulfilled my mission and have captured the Forbidden City's defenders. As for Long Yi..." Wei Fu's voice became louder and louder, as if he was deliberately speaking to someone, "His body is still warm. If anyone wants to see him, I can grant his request!"

Zhao Ying raised an eyebrow and looked at Hengbi and Yang Taifu who jumped the highest. "Do you two still want to see him?"

Tutor Yang lowered his head, not daring to look at Zhao Ying and Wei Fu.

Prime Minister Yin was glad that he didn't say anything just now.

Hengbi clenched his teeth in hatred. He never expected that their replacement of the capital's garrison would actually be an opportunity for Zhao Ying!

No one answered her, but Zhao Ying didn't care.

Zhao Ying smiled and looked at Zhao Xi, but the smile did not reach her eyes.

"Zhao Xi, can I go in and see my father?"

Zhao Xi looked deep and said nothing.

Wei Fu continued, "Princess, please go and see the emperor. I and the other soldiers will escort the princess to the palace. If anyone dares to stop us..." Wei Fu said coldly and drew the scabbard of his sword. Suddenly, the sound of sharp blades clashing was chilling.

"die!"

Zhao Ying raised her eyebrows with satisfaction and nodded to Wei Fu.

Wei Fu looked at the brilliance in the woman's eyes and his heart surged.

He didn't expect... that his sister would have such great ambitions!

He also didn't expect that he would have another chance to atone for his sins with her!

Wei Fu recalled that day, not long after he left the capital, when he opened the package sent by Zhao Ying and read the letter. He felt at that time that God was kind to him and gave him the opportunity to give his last bit of effort to Sister Ying!

Zhao Ying called a few children and went up the stairs with her skirt lifted.

This time, no one stopped him.

When passing by Zhao Xi, Zhao Ying deliberately stopped and said with a smile, "I will return this sentence to you."

"Even if it's you that's written in the edict, do you think you can still spread it now?"

Zhao Xi asked cryptically, "When did you plan this?"

"Do you think I will really watch you retaliate against me without being able to fight back? I can give you a chance to restore your identity, or I can make you lose everything!"

"Have you been eyeing Shangguan Shu and Wei Fu for a long time, and want to chop off my left and right arms? Then I will let you chop them off, and I can hide him well."

Zhao Xi didn't show any surprise, but his eyes were filled with pain, and even his chest couldn't help but ache. This damn Gu...

He smiled bitterly, "You... really have never treated me with sincerity!"

Zhao Ying found it funny. After she finished laughing, she said coldly, "You asked for this! For the sake of a despicable and shameless Qi Dongqiang, you harmed me and my mother, and finally killed my husband!"

"It's all your own fault!"

Zhao Xi lowered his eyes sadly, no longer able to refute, or rather, he could not refute.

Should he tell her clearly that he did this because...

Zhao Ying looked away. Her own brother. At first, she really felt sorry for him and loved him very much...

But her feelings for him completely disappeared the moment Shangguan Shu died.

Zhao Ying took a deep breath, concealed the sadness in his eyes, turned around, and walked into the hall step by step.

A magnificent hall, a hall filled with supreme power.

She had walked this road many times, but none of them left such a deep impression on her as this time.

This is the path to power.

Walking over, Zhao Ying was no longer afraid!

Soon, she saw her mother, and there was a proud and excited light in her mother's eyes when she looked at her.

She saw Concubine Che again, and her face looked extremely ugly.

Finally, she saw her father half-lying on the couch, talking to her little Yue'er. Hearing the sound, he looked over.

Instead of being as angry as she thought, her father smiled lovingly the moment he saw her, and then waved at her, "Come here..."

Zhao Ying's heart suddenly tightened, as if he understood something.

Her eyes suddenly felt sore.

"Mother, you are finally here. Yue'er is tired of chatting with the Emperor..."

Shangguan Qingyue jumped off the bed and tried to throw himself at Zhao Ying, but was embraced by the Queen. "Be good, Yue'er. Stay with your grandmother for a while."

The queen hugged the children and then looked in the direction of Emperor Jianxi.

Zhao Ying slowly knelt down in front of the bed, his throat swollen, "Father, I am here."

"Ah."

"Wu Yonggui!" Emperor Jianxi called out.

"My slave is here..."

"Bring the imperial edict here..."

"……Yes!"

Soon, the bright yellow imperial edict was handed to Zhao Ying, and it was exactly the same volume that was in the imperial study that day.

Emperor Jianxi's eyes were gentle and he said with some encouragement, "Open it and take a look."

Zhao Ying felt a lump in her chest and her eyes were filled with tears. She stretched out her trembling fingertips, took the imperial edict and opened it.

...If you can be vigilant and take good care of yourself after my death, I will also be happy to die in peace. I will order the Empress's eldest daughter, Zhao Ying, to ascend the throne in my place as Emperor. She will follow the imperial decree and observe mourning for 27 days. When she stops, an announcement will be made throughout the country and abroad so that everyone will know.

"Father..." Zhao Ying could no longer utter a word and burst into tears.

Emperor Jianxi's old hands covered Zhao Ying's face, just like when they were children, wiping away the tears of his most beloved daughter one by one.

"Did Father hurt you last time?"

"Father, I don't feel any pain..." Zhao Ying held Emperor Jianxi's hand, crying uncontrollably.

Emperor Jianxi looked calm and indifferent, as if the dust had settled. "Father just wants you to know that only if you can get this edict from me personally with your own ability, those who oppose you will truly fear you and obey you."

"People are often vulgar and shallow, fearing power instead of virtue. No matter how talented my daughter is, they can always find fault with her."

"Since ancient times, women have had a hard time. It's hard for them to survive, let alone get what they want. But you are my daughter. I can give you whatever you want."

"Now, I will hand over the country and the people of Great Chu to you. Ying'er, go ahead. This vast world and this vast country are your grand cause! You can do whatever you want!"

Emperor Jianxi's voice was hoarse but sonorous. This was the perfection a father gave to his daughter, and also his endless expectations and trust in her!

"Father...thank you..."

"I promise you that I will be the most wise and prestigious ruler of the Chu State, helping the poor, supporting the people, selecting honest officials, opening up channels for people to express their opinions, expanding the territory, and prospering the Wan family..."

Zhao Xi slowly walked into the palace. Obviously, she had heard these words, but she didn't show any abnormality. Instead, she looked absent-minded. The queen's heart tightened when she saw this. Her Xi'er...

She gave birth to two children. Her daughter was obsessed with power, while her son was love-brained.

Emperor Jianxi seemed to be extremely tired after speaking. He closed his eyes, nodded gently, then lay down and said softly, "Haven't I praised my daughter for her actions? Well done, you are worthy of being my daughter!"

"Who cares about the meticulous writing in history books, who cares about the imperial censors' speeches, as a ruler, you must establish authority for the people, be courageous and resolute, and do not let your will be taken away, and do not let your mind be disturbed by planning for the upper and lower levels. Very good, Ying'er, you have done better than I did!"

"I am no longer alive, and my time is running out. Ying'er, you have to promise me one thing."

Zhao Ying had tears on her face. After hearing what her father said, she understood what he said. She burst into tears and said, "Father, why didn't you let me see you? You just left like that. I..."

"Don't cry...promise me first..."

Zhao Ying slowed down and said, "Don't worry, father. I will ensure that he will enjoy wealth and glory for the rest of his life..."

Zhao Xi's back stiffened, and then his eyes turned red.

Then Emperor Jianxi said, "Okay, okay, I'm relieved now. Don't blame your brother..."