Remarry 9,000 Years Old

The matter of the Ninth Prince's rebellion and forcing the emperor to abdicate was covered up quietly under the instruction of Emperor Ming.

He was imprisoned in the Sky Prison, waiting for an opportunity to be secretly executed.

The soldiers of Ningsu who were ambushed outside the city captured the Tatar squad in one fell swoop.

So they told the outside world that it was the Tartars who were seeking revenge and killed the Ninth Prince.

People didn't have much affection for a prince who guarded the border, so it didn't cause any splash at all.

The Ninth Princess received the divorce letter early in the morning, paving the way for herself in advance.

Her family was prominent, so Emperor Ming couldn't do anything to her.

But with the title of the Ninth Princess, she could neither remarry nor return to her parents' home, so she had to stay in the prince's house and live alone for the rest of her life.

The Queen Mother was not caught in any collusion with the Ninth Prince, so she was not affected on the surface.

However, there are many ways to punish someone in the harem. Emperor Ming ordered that she be placed under house arrest and no outsiders were allowed to visit her.

It is equivalent to completely sidelining the person.

The Sun family also came to the palace several times to ask about the matter, but each time Ning Su personally came forward to evade the question.

Madam Sun was no fool, and she expected that the Ninth Prince's plan had failed.

Speaking of which, the Sun family was lucky as they had originally planned to join forces to take action together.

But no one knew what had stimulated the Ninth Prince to take the initiative and unexpectedly ended up with this outcome.

The Sun family was so lucky to have escaped unscathed that they didn't care about the empress dowager's life or death. Naturally, they hid themselves away like turtles.

The one who suffered the most was Pingyuan Hou.

He had previously tried to contact old ministers to accompany the Queen Mother in a rebellion, but was caught red-handed by Shen Nanqiao, and was already nervous.

In addition, Shen Jingyi came to the palace to pay her respects these few days, but the empress dowager did not summon her once. Even a sharp-sighted man like Pingyuan Hou could have figured out some clues even if he was dumb.

But the other shoe has not fallen yet, and we have no choice but to endure the pain.

As a result, Shen Jingyi didn't dare to breathe loudly in Pingyuan Marquis' Mansion. Su Wan'er finally got the chance and tortured her in various ways, making Shen Jingyi miserable.

This incident seemed to have passed without causing any impact.

However, after Emperor Ming arranged his affairs after his death, he seemed to have lost all thoughts, and his body was like a candle in the wind, and he quickly became weak within a few days.

The prince stayed by the bed every day, and seemed to have grown up overnight.

The imperial doctors tried their best, but in the end they were unable to help the emperor survive the winter.

On his deathbed, Emperor Ming specially dismissed his attendants and left only Ning Su and the crown prince.

"I know you've been wronged over the years."

Emperor Ming held Ning Su's hand tremblingly, just like when he had just ascended the throne and the two of them depended on each other.

Ning Su said nothing and just listened quietly.

"But everyone is selfish, especially after sitting in this position, so don't blame me."

He looked up at the prince, then back at Ning Su, speaking pleadingly.

"Lang'er is also a child you raised by yourself. I will entrust him to you in the future."

The prince shed tears silently, wanting to speak but stopping himself, only to hear Emperor Ming continue.

"Lang'er, from now on, you must follow your partner's wishes and never disobey him."

Ning Su's expression finally showed a hint of fluctuation.

He stared at Emperor Ming, and Emperor Ming looked back at him. After a long while, he gave a wry smile.

"Yes, I know everything, including your life experience..."

He knows everything, but still cannot give up the throne. This is his debt and also his regret.

"So the Regent is a compensation, right?" Ning Su's tone was indifferent, and no emotion could be heard.

"This child won't fight with you." Emperor Ming's tone was a little anxious, and he was breathing heavily. "You are the regent. You can do whatever you want in the future with just a word."

So you would rather let the prince be a puppet than not let him lose his title as king?

Ning Su didn't understand where his persistence came from.

The breathing became more and more rapid, and Emperor Ming suddenly squeezed Ning Su's hand.

"Promise me, for the last time, please..."

Ning Su did not give a direct answer, but only spoke softly.

"I will take care of this child myself."

He used the word "minister".

After hearing these words, Emperor Ming's forced anger finally dissipated and he closed his eyes heavily.

In this not-so-long but full of ups and downs life, the last thing that bothered me has finally been settled, so I can leave without any regrets.

Ning Su sighed and was about to go out to ask the Imperial Household Department to prepare to announce the death, but the prince grabbed his sleeve.

"Daban, wait a moment."

Ning Su turned around when he heard this, but saw that the prince had a serious expression on his face. He thought it was because of the recent death of Emperor Ming.

Just as I was about to say a few words of advice, I heard him ask in a low voice.

"Only a few elders knew about the Emperor's will, and no one else knew about it, right?"

Ning Su nodded slightly, not knowing what this kid was up to.

"I don't want to be the emperor." He ignored Ning Su's sudden change of expression, "I know Otomo's background, and I also know what my father meant. But if I have to choose, the emperor should be someone who is capable."

After years of getting along, Ning Su quickly realized that he was serious.

"Nonsense!"

"Otomo knows I don't." The prince smiled with relief and changed his self-proclaimed name.

He raised his eyes and looked directly at Ning Su, then handed him a piece of yellow silk from his sleeve.

"If you feel that this is not justified, I have another order here."

Ning Su took it and glanced at it, his face suddenly changed color.

"Abdicate?"

"If you don't want to disappoint your father, then add this. I will abdicate to Otomo in the name of the new emperor." The prince smiled at Ning Su, "People's hearts are fickle, and Otomo is no longer alone. It is safer for you to sit in that position yourself."

Ning Su looked at the child he had raised and for a moment he didn't know what to say.

The two of them sat in silence for a while before he spoke.

"What are your plans for the future?"

"I have been staying in this small space of the East Palace for more than ten years. I want to go out for a walk." He reached out and held the Emperor Ming's hand, which had begun to stiffen. "If my father were still alive, he might not understand it for a while, but he would still support me in the end."

Having said that, he stood up first and walked to the outer hall, giving orders like an adult.

"Go and announce the death."