The Third Prince was no match for Marquis Xuanyuan. He lived a life of luxury and the little Kung Fu he had learned was just fancy moves. After just a few rounds, he was knocked down by Marquis Xuanyuan and then tied up.

The other two teams, one went to Daqian Palace to rescue Xuanyuan Che, and the other team went to Concubine Hui's palace. This time, the third prince's lineage would be completely wiped out.

After the emperor was rescued, he was sent back to the imperial study, and the imperial physician also rushed to treat the emperor.

Marquis Xuanyuan ordered his men to arrest the third prince, Concubine Hui, and Concubine Hui's brother who was self-righteous and had thousands of soldiers under his command, and then went to see the old emperor. As for how to deal with them, it was up to the old emperor.

"Dear imperial physicians, how is my father?" After arranging the aftermath, Marquis Xuanyuan hurried to the imperial study.

"The emperor has suffered a lot." Old Huang, who was also present, murmured.

When Marquis Xuanyuan saw the old emperor, who was so skinny that he barely had any flesh left, all his resentment disappeared.

"When will father wake up?" asked Xuanyuan Hou.

"He will wake up in a quarter of an hour." said Mr. Huang.

"I understand." Marquis Xuanyuan came to the bedside. The imperial physician had finished treating Xuanyuan Che. Seeing Xuanyuan Che's bruised and swollen face, and his extremely thin face, Marquis Xuanyuan felt a lump in his throat.

"I'm sorry, father. I'm late." Xuanyuan Hou choked up. Before he was four or five years old, he only knew that he was a prince. He had to be a good boy and study hard. He was afraid of his father, who had a tall stature and a dignified look on his face, and he didn't dare to get close to him.

During these years since he left the palace, when he encountered difficulties and dangers, he needed a father by his side to protect him. Unfortunately, everything was just his one-sided wish.

Now, his biological father is right in front of him. He is no longer at the age where he needs a father. Looking at this man who makes him love, respect, fear, hate and feel distressed, Xuanyuan Hou's eyes are red.

He thought, after all, blood is thicker than water.

"Hmm..." Xuanyuan Che murmured a few times and woke up slowly.

"Father, you're awake." Xuanyuan Hou cried with joy.

"Hou'er...good boy!" Xuanyuan Che felt sour and soft in his heart when he saw Xuanyuan Che's red eyes from crying.

The imperial physician came up quickly to take the patient's pulse.

"Your Majesty, you have been very tired over the years and your body can no longer bear it. You have suffered so much this time. If you don't take good care of your son with this body, I'm afraid..." Old Huang said with his head down.

"Yes, I know. Where is the third brother and that evil woman?" Xuanyuan Che spoke slowly.

"I have locked them up and am waiting for your decision," Xuanyuan said.

"Bring it!" Xuanyuan Che said.

"Yes!" Someone went to the prison immediately.

Soon, the disheveled Third Prince and Concubine Hui were brought in.

Xuanyuan Che smiled when he saw the third prince wearing a dragon robe.

"Rebellious son, how dare you plot treason and kill your brother, father and king? You deserve to die." After Xuanyuan Che finished speaking, he coughed violently. Several imperial doctors were busy, some giving injections and some rubbing his head.

"Father, I was wrong. I was blinded by greed. Please give me a chance." The third prince cried bitterly, with such sincerity.

"Too late!" Xuanyuan Che shook his head. His son had the desire and courage to take that position, but he lacked the ability and the backbone.

"Come here, the Third Prince will be demoted to a commoner and imprisoned until his death. Imperial Concubine Hui will be given a white silk. The He family will have all their belongings confiscated and handed over to the state treasury. All men over twelve will be beheaded, and those under twelve will be exiled to the wilderness. All female relatives will be sent to the Jiaofang Division."

"No, Your Majesty, you can't be so cruel. I have served you for more than twenty years. It is said that a night of love is worth a hundred days of grace. Your Majesty, you can't do this to me." Concubine Hui burst into tears.

"You also know that we are husband and wife!" Xuanyuan Che said, staring at Concubine Hui. "Then what were you doing when I was drugged, beaten, and starved?"

Concubine Hui was frightened by Xuanyuan Che's eyes and words.

"Your Majesty, I have no choice..." Concubine Hui pleaded bitterly.

Xuanyuan Che waved his hands with difficulty.

Concubine Hui and the third prince were immediately pulled out by the imperial guards.

"Draft an edict. I have worked hard for the country and now I am not feeling well. I will abdicate from today. The crown prince is a man of both civil and military talents, brave and resourceful, wise and open-minded, with a broad mind, you will ascend the throne from today." Xuanyuan Che said, feeling very tired.

The imperial edict was quickly written, stamped with the imperial seal, and announced to the world.

In Liujia Village, spring wheat has been planted. At the foot of the mountain, the brick kiln factory has been put into production, and the factory buildings are built with the green bricks produced.

All the members of the Zhan family went into battle, each doing their own job, and were busy and having a lot of fun.

In the evening, the letter from the capital arrived in Mi Yao's hands.

"This kid is great. The coronation ceremony will be held on the third day of March. He also wants us to go to the capital to watch the ceremony together." Mi Yao said with a smile, and showed the letter to Zhan Xiao after reading it.

"It's because of the human and material support you prepared for him. If he relied on himself, he might not be able to accomplish anything even after ten years." Zhan Xiao said after reading the letter.

"These are not important anymore. Now that the emperor is one of our own, we at least have no pressure. When everything is on track, we will be accompanied by the mortal world, and travel freely across every inch of the mountains and rivers of Dongqi and other places to enjoy the beautiful scenery." This is Mi Yao's ultimate lifelong dream.

"Okay, I'll accompany you then." Zhan Xiao held Mi Yao's little hand.

In the imperial city, Marquis Xuanyuan is busy like a top every day.

He took the opportunity to transfer ministers in the court, arranged himself in various departments, and reused more than a dozen of his former brothers and brothers from Xiaoyao Pavilion.

The two imperial censors who were in prison and had their lives threatened were taken out by Xuanyuan Hou himself and examined by the imperial physician. This personal effort won him another wave of praise and the support of the people.

The Yongxin Marquis's Mansion was his in-laws' family, and when he didn't know how to properly arrange an official position for him, the Yongxin Marquis arrived.

"Your Majesty, this old minister greets you." Marquis Yongxin lifted his robe and was about to kneel.

"Grandpa, aren't you embarrassing me?" Marquis Xuanyuan hurriedly stood up and helped Marquis Yongxin up.

“Your Majesty, etiquette cannot be abolished. Now that you are the emperor, you have a noble status and you must not give others any handle against you.” Marquis Yongxin bowed deeply and then stood up.

"Grandpa, sit down!" Xuanyuan Hou pointed to a chair beside him.

Marquis Yongxin did not refuse and sat down.

"Your Majesty, I am here today to resign. I am old and I am unable to do what I want, so I want to resign and return to my hometown. Your uncles..."

"Grandpa, you and the uncles no longer care about our son?" Xuanyuan Hou's eyes were red.

The physical blow to Xuanyuan Che after the palace coup was more serious than the mental blow. It has been more than half a month, and he is still unable to get out of bed. He needs eunuchs to help him with eating, drinking, defecating and urinating. So, he thought it over and ordered that no one should disturb his rest.

This means completely letting go to Xuanyuan Hou.

"Hou'er, it's not that grandpa doesn't care about you. You know, the former queen's mother's family was powerful, which affected many things in the previous dynasty. I don't want you to fall into the verbal criticism of those censors in the future."

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