Chapter 382: The Reckless Daily Life of the Demon Lord Princess Chapter 382: Xin Derui Passes Away

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Originally, the Imperial Physician had warned him to avoid any stimulation, lest his condition worsen.

But now a scout reported that the Crown Prince had actually brought two hundred thousand troops to surrender directly!

This news was like a bolt from the blue, making Xin Derui so angry that a mouthful of fresh blood surged up, and then he immediately collapsed to the ground, unconscious.

The Imperial Physicians heard the news and rushed over to give him emergency treatment. They pinched his philtrum and performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation, but no matter how hard they tried, they could not wake Xin Derui from his coma.

Time passed second by second, and the entire palace was shrouded in a tense atmosphere.

Until the next morning at dawn, Eunuch Qiu held an imperial edict, his expression grave as he walked straight to the sleeping palace of Second Young Master Xin Tong.

Xin Tong had not been in the palace for the past few days, but was busy at his residence outside the palace.

Due to the recent warfare, his shops had been greatly affected, and business became unusually deserted. Not only that, when he learned that his Huangdi had actually sent the Crown Prince to lead two hundred thousand troops to resist the enemy, he was simply furious. So today he was just thinking about something in the sleeping palace.

Originally, Xin Tong had already planned to send someone to ambush and kill the Crown Prince on his way back, to eliminate this great threat.

However, the Crown Prince actually staged a direct surrender, which completely disrupted all of Xin Tong's plans.

At this moment, Xin Tong was sitting in his sleeping palace, seriously thinking about how to deal with this situation next.

Just as he was racking his brains, a servant's report came from outside the door: "Reporting to Second Young Master Your Highness, Eunuch Qiu requests an audience."

Xin Tong naturally knew that Eunuch Qiu was a favorite by his Huangdi's side, and he had always been extremely respectful to Eunuch Qiu. Hearing that Eunuch Qiu had come to request an audience, he immediately put down the letter in his hand, got up, and went to the main hall to welcome him.

As soon as he arrived at the main hall, Xin Tong saw Eunuch Qiu standing there waiting. He stepped forward quickly and said with a smile: "Eunuch Qiu, you are here! Please sit down quickly."

Eunuch Qiu saw Xin Tong and hurriedly bowed to salute: "This servant pays respects to Second Young Master Your Highness."

Xin Tong hurriedly waved his hand and said: "Eunuch Qiu, no need for so many formalities, please rise quickly. I do not know what matter Huangdi has sent you here for today?"

Eunuch Qiu straightened his body, looked around, and then lowered his voice to say: "Indeed, but there are too many people and mixed mouths right now..."

As soon as Eunuch Qiu's words fell, Xin Tong understood his meaning as clearly as a mirror in an instant.

He turned around without hesitation and gave an order to the palace maids and eunuchs beside him: "Without my permission, no one is allowed to approach this place!"

After all the servants had left as ordered, Eunuch Qiu then slowly, carefully, drew out a bright yellow object from his wide sleeve. Xin Tong looked closely, and it was actually an imperial edict!

Seeing the imperial edict, Xin Tong dared not have the slightest negligence, and hurriedly knelt on both knees, preparing to receive the edict.

However, Eunuch Qiu saw this and hurriedly stepped forward to support him, saying softly: "Second Young Master, there is no one else here, you need not be so formal."

Xin Tong heard this, hesitated slightly, and finally followed Eunuch Qiu's suggestion and stood up. Eunuch Qiu then smiled and handed the imperial edict to him.

Xin Tong received the imperial edict with both hands, his mood extremely heavy. He took a deep breath, composed himself, and then slowly unfolded the imperial edict, reading it carefully.

Only to see written on the imperial edict:

By the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees:

Since I ascended the throne, forty-seven years have passed. During my reign, I have always been diligent and conscientious, not daring to have the slightest negligence, only seeking blessings for the people of Nanliang and preserving the peace and prosperity of the state.

But time does not spare man. Recently I deeply feel my physical condition is deteriorating day by day, my energy is waning, and I fear I can no longer continue to serve Nanliang with all my heart. But I worry about Nanliang's future, and know that the state cannot be without a ruler for a single day. Therefore, after deep consideration, I have decided to pass the throne to Second Young Master Xin Tong.

Second Young Master Xin Tong is gentle and refined by nature, upright in conduct, and possesses the ability to govern the state. He has been intelligent and studious since childhood, widely read, and has his own insights into the principles of governing the state. I believe that with his talent and virtue, he will surely be equal to the throne, lead Nanliang to glory, and become the First Under Heaven.

After I abdicate, I wish to enjoy my declining years in peace and no longer involve myself in court affairs. I only hope that Second Young Master Xin Tong will not betray my trust, inherit my unfulfilled aspirations, govern diligently, care for the people, and make Nanliang Guo prosperous and flourishing, with lasting peace and stability.

So decreed!

After Xin Tong finished reading, he felt as if a bolt of lightning had split his mind, instantly throwing his thoughts into utter chaos. He stared wide-eyed, unable to believe it, at that decree.

Heaven knows how long he had been coveting his Huangdi's throne! This thought had been swirling in his heart for a long time, like an untamable wild beast, constantly gnawing at his heart.

However, that old immortal fellow, his Huangdi, although he had established the Crown Prince early on, would secretly and sneakily tell him behind the scenes that the position of Crown Prince was merely a facade, and that this throne would surely be passed to him in the future.

【40 But it was precisely this: although his Huangdi's words sounded pleasant, in actual action he suppressed him in every way.

But it was precisely this way: although Huangdi's words sounded pleasant, Que Zai Shi Ji Xing Dong he suppressed him in every way.

Every time there was an opportunity to establish prestige, his Huangdi would unhesitatingly give it to the Crown Prince, not to him.

Xin Tong was deeply dissatisfied with this. He had sought out his Huangdi in private many times, trying to question him about the reason for doing this.

However, every time facing Xin Tong's questioning, his Huangdi could always easily use that glib tongue to send him away.

His Huangdi would say, if things were done well, it could indeed establish the Crown Prince's prestige; but if they were botched, all the ministers would know clearly in their hearts and would only think the Crown Prince incompetent, which would instead cause more people to stand on his side.

Although Xin Tong was extremely unwilling to believe it in his heart, helplessly his Huangdi this old fox was truly too cunning. Every time he could rely on his silver tongue to leave Xin Tong speechless, and finally he could only leave in indignation.

And now, his Huangdi had actually passed this imperial edict to him. What exactly did this mean? Xin Tong could not help but fall into deep thought.

His heart was full of doubts. After a while, he finally could not suppress it and asked Eunuch Qiu: "Why did Huangdi suddenly pass the throne to me at this time? Where is he now?"

Eunuch Qiu heard this, and could not help but have reddened eye sockets. His voice slightly choked as he replied: "When the Emperor learned that the Great Chang Army was invading, he sent the Crown Prince to lead two hundred thousand troops to resist.

However, unexpectedly, the Crown Prince actually surrendered directly to the enemy army. When the Emperor received this news, it was like a thunderclap striking the top of his head. He was so angry that a mouthful of fresh blood surged up, and finally he unfortunately passed away."

Xin Tong heard these words, as if struck by lightning. He asked in disbelief: "Huangdi he... just left like that?" Eunuch Qiu nodded with tears, confirming this terrible news.

Xin Tong was anxious like fire on his brow, and immediately asked: "Then, how many people know about this?" Eunuch Qiu hurriedly replied: "Except for this servant and one Imperial Physician, no one else knows. This servant truly dare not tell others this news, lest it cause unnecessary panic."