[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl":3,"chapter-controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-chapter-51":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Controlling My Ancestors: Building an Immortal Clan Starting from the Eastern Han Dynasty",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2285720,4471,"Chapter 51: The Crown Prince is Slain, Liu Bao Passes Away","controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-chapter-51",51,"\u003Cp>Inside the silent North Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao’s face was pale, his entire face covered in sweat, and he kept murmuring in his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grand Tutor... Grand Tutor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Help me, help the Great Han once more!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed to have dreamt of something terrifying, his expression filled with an inexplicable pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching this scene, the look of sorrow on Liang Na’s face deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gently took hold of Liu Bao’s hand, wanting to say something, but afraid of waking him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, at this very moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao’s body suddenly shuddered, and he abruptly opened his eyes, sitting up suddenly, his gaze filled with fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty!\" Liang Na spoke quickly, wanting to soothe Liu Bao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Liu Bao immediately looked around; seeing no one in the hall, he looked at Liang Na and asked urgently, \"Empress, where is the Grand Tutor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is the Grand Tutor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty,\" Liang Na replied anxiously, \"the Grand Tutor is not in the capital.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Liu Bao finally reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, his whole body seemed to relax, and even his eyes cleared up slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Na gripped Liu Bao’s hand tightly and asked softly, \"Your Majesty, you are...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I dreamt that the Grand Tutor had returned to the capital.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao looked at her, paused, and continued, \"The Grand Tutor returned to the capital because of my decree, and then passed away in Luoyang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was incomparably desolate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the look of sadness on Liang Na’s face could not help but deepen further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could she not understand Liu Bao?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, when it came down to it, Liu Bao also possessed some personality traits similar to Liu Hu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was that he lacked a sense of security.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His experiences in the palace during his childhood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had caused Liu Bao to develop this personality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was because of the existence of Gu Xi that he had overcome all of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi had paved the way for him, allowing him to gradually gain the confidence and ambition of an emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, as his achievements grew greater, the Taishan sacrifice had directly brought him to the peak of an emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to say that a person could truly change their personality entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could that be possible?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there were no accidents, perhaps it would be fine, but the recent turmoil had made Liu Bao gradually feel uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was not afraid of death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was afraid that after he died, the Great Han would begin the same cycle as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the reason for his fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most critical point was that Liu Bao’s reason told him he could not summon Gu Xi back to the court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not just because of Gu Xi’s age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were also political reasons involved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi was already at such an age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were to be brought back to the capital to handle state affairs and exhaust his heart’s blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would he still have the chance to cultivate an emperor like himself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as Gu Xi was alive, that was the most basic guarantee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the court of the Great Han were truly in chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be impossible for it to endanger the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if Gu Xi’s lifespan were affected by this matter and he fell before a qualified monarch could be cultivated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the storms the Great Han would have to face would definitely far exceed the present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For public or private reasons, he could not gamble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Na looked at Liu Bao, the look of sorrow on her face deepening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to persuade him, but what could be said now that things had reached this point?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Empress, my life is like a hanging thread; I can no longer attend court.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Issue an order to the hundred officials.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let each perform their duties; furthermore, have the Northern and Central Armies guard the Imperial Palace and Luoyang well, and do not let the people’s hearts fall into turmoil.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao made a series of preparations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it was impossible for him to hold power himself; he could only try his best to stabilize the people’s hearts to avoid chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he added, \"Empress, tell me about the heirs of the feudal princes from various regions...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Na dared not hesitate and immediately recalled the heirs of the feudal princes who had come to the capital, saying softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liu Zuan, son of the Filial Prince of Bohai, Liu Hong; Liu Zhi, son of the Marquis of Liyu, Liu Yi; Liu Suan, son of the Respectful Prince of Qinghe, Liu Yanping...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spoke carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including the backgrounds of these people and what their personalities were like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao listened very attentively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his weak appearance still made Liang Na increasingly sad, and watching her, tears fell once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao directly grabbed her hand and said earnestly, \"Empress, there is no need to worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will definitely hold on until the overall situation is settled!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I definitely will!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was because he had let go of state affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao’s body actually showed some improvement, and his complexion recovered visibly by quite a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the imperial physicians said that Liu Bao showed signs of recovery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only needed to recuperate well for some time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there would be a chance to recover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This undoubtedly left the ministers astonished, and even Liu Bao himself had not expected it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden change had completely bewildered everyone!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many among them were overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For these officials, creating a prosperous age together with the emperor was their greatest goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, a prosperous age was beneficial to their families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why would they not be happy to see it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, some naturally felt disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao’s previous condition had stirred their ambitions, and now, seeing that there seemed to be no chance left for that matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They felt they had lost out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was simply human nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao immediately had someone send a letter to Gu Xi, so as not to let Gu Xi worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His previous decree had been too obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless, he had to give Gu Xi an explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, although Liu Bao’s body showed signs of improvement, the matter of summoning the heirs of the feudal princes was still imminent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one knew what accidents might happen tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It concerned the foundation of the state; no one dared to gamble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The improvement in his health only gave Liu Bao more confidence to cultivate the chosen Crown Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He set aside all state affairs and devolved his power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried his best to recuperate his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as time passed, the age-appropriate heirs of the feudal princes finally arrived in the capital one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao truly attached great importance to this matter; even under these circumstances, he personally met with this group of feudal prince heirs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He observed their conduct and personalities earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eyes of the entire court were fixed upon this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one could afford not to pay attention!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This concerned the future emperor of the Great Han!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Liu Bao’s body now showed signs of improvement, who could be certain how long he would live?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the most critical point was—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These feudal prince heirs had no base of support upon entering the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For everyone, this was a good opportunity!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as one could seize the opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such merit would be enough to completely lay the foundation for the next reign!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire court was in a state of fervor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao’s method of testing these children was very simple, just as Gu Xi had done back when he was at the Champion Marquis’s Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the political situation at court to ask them questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, as he grew older, Liu Bao increasingly felt the superiority of this educational approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because no one could have expected that Liu Bao would directly ask these children about state affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such questions were the most direct way to test their talent and character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether they could answer or not indicated whether they had talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The answers they gave often revealed the child’s personality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, Liu Bao had the imperial physicians examine these children’s bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to select a child with a sufficiently healthy body!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was how Liu Bao made his assessment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, under the watchful eyes of the court officials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao finally made his choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Liu Suan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, this was a choice that many court officials approved of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Liu Suan was serious and steady in his conduct, and at seventeen years old, there was no risk of him dying young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Establishing Liu Suan as the Crown Prince was indeed something that could put many people’s minds at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao did not concern himself with what the court officials were thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately ordered a grand succession ceremony to be held for Liu Suan and formally established him as the Crown Prince in the presence of the court officials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao really held great hopes for Liu Suan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he felt that Liu Suan’s steady and serious personality was somewhat similar to Gu Xi’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And most importantly, Liu Suan truly admired Gu Xi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Liu Bao value him highly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he began his cultivation of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But although establishing Liu Suan as the Crown Prince could satisfy some people’s wishes, it was also destined to provoke dissatisfaction in others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once greed arises, it is not so easily stopped before a sufficiently high price has been paid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night was heavy, and the stars were hidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Liang Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Ji’s mood had been poor for the past few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the leader of the faction that did not support Liu Suan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the reason, it was also very simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was because Liu Suan was too old and difficult to control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, he originally did not have such thoughts of seizing power, because the Great Han now was completely different from what it had been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Ji was not the all-powerful Grand General now and had no opportunity to monopolize power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only Liu Bao’s sudden serious illness that allowed him to see an opportunity to seize power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One must know, if Liu Bao were to pass away, Liang Na would be the Empress Dowager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as Gu Xi did not return to the capital, the Empress Dowager would be the master of this dynasty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he, as the Empress Dowager’s brother, could naturally soar to the heights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if Liu Suan were to become the ruler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At his age, he could directly take power, and Liang Na would be completely unable to interfere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he be willing to accept that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Liang Ji could not help but sigh again, feeling his mood grow increasingly irritable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a servant from the mansion came to report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing who had come, Liang Ji immediately frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Ben had actually come?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current Meng Ben served as a Palace Attendant in the palace and held immense power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why had he come?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that Liu Bao had an imperial decree?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Ji dared not delay and hurriedly had someone show Meng Ben in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This old servant pays respects to the General.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he entered the door, Meng Ben immediately bowed to Liang Ji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Ji immediately understood that this was certainly not an imperial decree from Liu Bao; his expression returned to normal, and he said indifferently: \"Attendant Meng, you have come late at night; what is the matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Ben did not speak directly, but instead glanced at the servants in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Ji understood and immediately waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after the group of servants had left did Meng Ben speak leisurely: \"I will not hide it from the General, today this old servant and a group of palace staff went to pay a visit to His Highness the Crown Prince.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you guess what happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Liang Ji could speak, Meng Ben smiled and said: \"Yet His Highness the Crown Prince did not give us the slightest bit of a good look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Many people in the palace... are worried.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If in the future this Crown Prince becomes the ruler, what are we servants to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When saying this, Meng Ben appeared very casual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Liang Ji understood his meaning instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people in the palace all had thoughts of changing the Crown Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was support for him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ambition that had just been suppressed instantly revived, and countless thoughts surged in Liang Ji’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was not a soft-hearted person!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One must know, in the original history, Liang Ji was capable of poisoning a young Son of Heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he did not have such great power now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His audacity was beyond question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he naturally did not dare to make a move against Liu Bao, nor did he have any such opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao was an emperor with real power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—But Liu Suan was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was merely the son of a vassal prince who had just entered the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he had now been established as the Crown Prince, how could he possibly have a base of support so soon?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And most importantly, he had now offended the eunuchs in the palace!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Ji’s gaze grew increasingly cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ambition surged continuously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crazy thought suddenly rose in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Three days later, Liu Suan died in the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The court and the public were shocked!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Crown Prince whom Liu Bao had just established had met with such a problem after only a few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did this represent?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone with a mind could almost guess it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant someone had gone mad!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Liu Bao learned of this news, he was completely stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never expected that things would develop to this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His complexion, which had already improved significantly, turned pale instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring Liang Na’s persuasion, he stood up abruptly and headed straight for the Eastern Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But... before he had taken two steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stumbled, and a mouthful of blood suddenly sprayed from his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Na’s expression changed drastically, and she wanted to call for people immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, Liu Bao did not faint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared fixedly at Liang Na and the group of palace maids, murderous intent filling his eyes, and he waved his hand to stop Liang Na.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things having reached this point, how could he not know that someone must have plotted against him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had personally had the imperial physicians diagnose these vassal prince descendants!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The palace had completely lost control!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His delegation of power during this period had brought all this about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the judgment Liu Bao made immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strong sense of unease surged from the depths of his heart, and all his previous thoughts vanished into thin air at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Liang Na, the Empress, was someone he could no longer trust absolutely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the only person Liu Bao could trust was Gu Xi!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was a pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi was not within Luoyangcheng!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——Kill!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He very much wanted to say these words directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his remaining reason still reminded him that he could not do so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Summon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long silence, Liu Bao suddenly spoke, his tone trembling slightly: \"Summon the Grand Tutor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thud—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish the sentence, Liu Bao suddenly collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The palace was in chaos!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Na immediately summoned the imperial physician.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the end, it was beyond saving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The day of Bingwu in the third month of the tenth year of Yonghe;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——Liu Bao passed away in the Beigong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Beigong, the sound of weeping was constant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officials were all caught off guard by this sudden change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao’s sudden passing completely plunged the atmosphere of the entire imperial court into a freezing point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did Liu Suan die?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they did not yet know who was responsible, everyone could see the reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be said that this was the most sensitive time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it just had to happen at this very moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao had passed away!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had left no imperial edict!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blow to the entire Great Han was unimaginable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officials could only look to Liang Na to preside over the overall situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Na clearly understood this, and she said in front of the officials: \"Before His Majesty passed, he intended to summon the Grand Tutor back to the court.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since the Grand Tutor has not yet returned, you lords shall wait for his return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was doing this to settle the hearts of the people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the current situation, if there was anyone who could make these ministers settle down, it was only Gu Xi!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, upon hearing these words, the hearts of the officials gradually calmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That very night, Liang Ji finally seized the opportunity to meet Liang Na alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Na’s expression at this time was extremely sorrowful; clearly, Liu Bao’s passing was a great blow to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Liang Ji arrive, she could not help but ask: \"Brother, why have you come at this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I pay my respects to the Empress.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Ji bowed earnestly and said: \"I have a matter, one that concerns the interests of our Liang clan, and I ask the Empress to think it over carefully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Liang Na could not help but frown and asked: \"Brother, speak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Empress...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the Grand Tutor arrives, the new monarch will certainly be decided by him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Ji said with a serious look: \"With the Grand Tutor’s personality, how could he tolerate others interfering?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Empress, I beg you to think it over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a rare opportunity for our Liang clan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we can seize this chance, why could our Liang clan not become the second Gu clan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Liang Na fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She understood what Liang Ji meant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, in the original history, she was someone who cared deeply about her family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also related to the political climate of the Eastern Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To become the Gu clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be said to be the ultimate dream of all the great clans now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this required the right time, the right place, and the right people!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now was clearly that opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Liang Na could not help but ask: \"Brother, what do you intend to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will state this first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do not dare to make a move against the Grand Tutor; if you do, our Liang clan will surely end up like the Yan clan of the past!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, Empress!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joy immediately appeared on Liang Ji’s face, and he hurriedly said: \"How could I have such audacity?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have already chosen a candidate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This person is Liu Zhi, the son of the Marquis of Liyu, Liu Yi. This child is of a distant bloodline, has no foundation, and is quite intelligent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as you, Empress, in the name of the Empress Dowager... establish this child as Emperor, then our Liang clan will have the merit of supporting the new monarch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Na frowned slightly: \"Will the Grand Tutor agree?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could he not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Ji said confidently: \"We are not like the Yan clan, wanting to rebel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The son of a vassal prince coming to the capital.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was His Majesty’s own decree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you are the Empress Dowager; what is wrong with establishing a new monarch after His Majesty has passed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for the Grand Tutor...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Ji paused slightly, then lowered his voice and said: \"Empress, the Grand Tutor is already over sixty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if he can make it to Luoyang alive this time, how much longer can he live?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once the Grand Tutor passes away, then our Liang clan...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not continue, but the meaning in his words was already very clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Liang Na was silent for a long time, and finally, she nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—————————\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the third month of spring in the tenth year of Yonghe, the Emperor’s illness slightly improved. He personally tested the vassal princes on their knowledge of the classics and their moral conduct, and again ordered the Chief of Imperial Physicians to examine the pulses of the princes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, Liu Suan, the son of the Prince of Qinghe, was sixteen. His appearance was dignified and solemn. When discussing the studies of literature and success, he elaborated on the ways of governance and chaos. The Emperor clapped his hands and sighed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I wish to observe the talent and character of the imperial clan to inherit the state. Now that I have found Suan, the Han dynasty can continue!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then announced it to the Taimiao and established him as the Crown Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, ten days later, Suan suddenly died of a violent illness in the Chengming Hall of the Nangong; the physicians could not identify the symptoms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Emperor heard this, he was overcome with grief and collapsed to the ground, spitting blood, and from then on, his illness turned critical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the night of Bingwu, the Emperor passed away in the Deyang Hall of the Beigong at the age of thirty-one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\"Book of the Later Han: Annals of Emperor Shun\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3550,"2026-06-20T03:16:01.192Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","76fd3a1aa62d9acabeb31bed801374a095fe7bc3050375ee19579e3e77e51228","controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-chapter-52","controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-chapter-50",167,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcontrolling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-cover.jpg"]