Chapter 201 The Last Stubbornness
Si Yuan was standing under the palace lantern in a black robe, his downcast face was also sickly pale. He was almost fatally stabbed in Suzaku City. Even though he recovered most of his injuries, the root of the disease was still unavoidable.
Coupled with not seeing the light of day all year round and spying on too many secrets, his life span is destined to be shortened a lot.
"Nineteen years ago, when the eldest princess was still unborn in the Queen Mother's womb, I calculated her fate." Si Yuan's voice was calm, without any emotion, "I secretly asked to see the late emperor and told him truthfully. The late emperor was shocked when he heard about it. Because the Great Yong Dynasty had never had a female emperor, and even other countries had never had a female emperor in power, so the late emperor could not accept this fact for a while and asked his ministers to temporarily suppress this prophecy. "
The shocked look on Yan Chen's face slowly faded away, leaving only a dull look.
"The late emperor thought carefully for two months. During these two months, he summoned me several times and asked me if there was a way to turn around. My answer was no, because the destiny of heaven cannot be violated." Si Yuan lowered his eyes and stared at the palace tiles at his feet. , in these two days, he almost told lies that he had not told in the past decades, "The late emperor slowly accepted this fact, but he knew in his heart that just because he could accept it, it did not mean that the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty could accept it."
"In order not to cause turmoil in the court and prevent the four vassal kings from having a chance to have different ideas, the late emperor made a plan. The moment the eldest princess was born, he predicted that she would be the lone star of the evil spirit, in order to let her cut off family ties at an early age. Abandon the undue softness and kindness, and become a ruthless person," Si Yuandao said, "The late emperor believed that emperors should be decisive in killing and should not be untimely soft-hearted and kind-hearted, and women are prone to be soft-hearted, so this is how they grow. The princess has been burdened with the truth of the fate of the 'Lonely Star of Heaven' since she was a child."
Yan Chen leaned stiffly against the head of the bed and sneered after a long while: "Is this all an excuse you made up?"
"No." Si Yuan shook his head, "Many people are confused. It is obvious that the eldest princess has not been liked by the late emperor since she was a child, and the queen mother also hates her, but the late emperor just let her take charge of the Qilin Guards. The emperor should be confused too, right?"
Yan Chen's hands hanging by his sides clenched the bright yellow mattress unconsciously.
"The late emperor asked the eldest princess to sever her family ties, but gave her enough military power to protect herself, just to let her live safely until the day she is qualified to inherit the throne."
Yan Chen closed his eyes: "So I am a joke from beginning to end?"
Yan Qing was alive to usurp the throne, so he, the emperor, had to give way to the wise? So who is he?
"The emperor assumed the status of his legitimate son back then. He has the most noble status among the princes, but his qualifications are also the mediocre. The late emperor is considering making you the crown prince. The enthronement of the eldest princess will be smoother and will not cause too many casualties." Si Yuan put it bluntly, "The emperor should actually know that without the regent's suppression, not only the princes of the four vassals will have dissent, but even the emperor's brothers will not be content. It's not that they don't have ambitions, they just haven't. It’s just an opportunity.”
Yan Chen raised his head and sneered: "I am indeed a joke! Because I am stupid and the easiest to deal with, he passed the throne to me just to pave the way for Yan Qing? Si Yuan, don't you think this is ridiculous? "
Si Yuan lowered his head and said: "The emperor's temperament is actually very suitable for being an idle prince who enjoys prosperity——"
"I will not accept my fate. Yan Qing will never get the throne!" Yan Chen gritted his teeth, with a cold and sinister hatred in his voice, "Let me willingly write an edict of abdication? Let her dream! I would rather die than let her. It’s impossible to let her get her wish!”