Chapter 401 Passing the throne to her

Minister Yan said with a worried look on his face: "Your Majesty, please take care of yourself!"

Emperor Qianyuan coughed lightly and said, "That rebellious son Zhao Zhongze poisoned the Yunxian grass that I was using to treat my headache."

"I'm probably not doing well anymore. I summoned you here today because I have something to tell you."

When the ministers heard this, their faces changed drastically, and they all fell to the ground and said, "Your Majesty, take care of yourself!"

Xie Xuanzhi brought Zhao Zhongze in. Zhao Zhongze was still cursing before he came in.

He felt that he had not been deposed as the crown prince, and that once Emperor Qianyuan died, he would be the rightful heir.

He used to think that Xie Xuanzhi was very capable and could be of great use, but now he felt that Xie Xuanzhi was too disrespectful to him.

After he ascended the throne, he still wanted to kill Xie Xuanzhi.

When he entered the palace, he said to Xie Xuan arrogantly, "I am the crown prince of the current dynasty. You are so disrespectful to me. I will punish you severely!"

Xie Xuanzhi was too lazy to pay attention to him and pushed him in.

After he entered and saw Emperor Qianyuan lying there with his eyes open, his eyes widened and he asked almost subconsciously, "Why aren't you dead yet?"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in the room looked at him.

Emperor Qianyuan sneered and said, "I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I'm still alive."

Zhao Zhongze was instantly drenched in cold sweat.

He murmured, "How is this possible? How is it possible that you are not dead yet?"

The court officials originally had some doubts about Zhao Zhongze's patricide, but his reaction and words completely confirmed the matter.

Their crown prince actually did such a thing!

Such a person is not worthy of being a prince, let alone the king of a country.

Yan Xiangshang immediately said, "Zhao Zhongze murdered his father and his king. His moral character is extremely low. I implore Your Majesty to depose him from the throne and appoint another crown prince!"

Emperor Qianyuan said in a deep voice: "Approved."

After he finished speaking, he looked at Yu Song again. Yu Song immediately took out the edict he had written earlier to make Zhao Zhongze the crown prince and threw it into the brazier.

Zhao Zhongze saw this scene and said anxiously, "I am the eldest son! According to our ancestral family rules, the family business should be passed down to me!"

Emperor Qianyuan said in a deep voice: "Slap your face!"

Yu Song walked up to Zhao Zhongze and slapped him several times left and right, knocking him unconscious.

Yu Song hated Zhao Zhongze very much. Before, Zhao Zhongze had a high status and Yu Song did not dare to touch him. But today he could take direct action, so he used all his strength.

Emperor Qianyuan coughed lightly and said, "Take the deposed crown prince away and behead him."

After what Zhao Zhongze did to him, he was no longer his son.

As much as he liked Zhao Zhongze before, he hated him now.

Zhao Zhongze was now afraid: "Father, I know I was wrong. I will never do it again!"

Emperor Qianyuan didn't even bother to look at him again. He waved his hand lightly, and immediately the guards carried Zhao Zhongze out.

Zhao Zhongze shouted, "Father, you can't do this to me!"

"I am your son. If you kill me, who will you hand over this kingdom to?"

"Those royal brothers who were handed over to me? They are all trash!"

Today's incident was too serious, and all the princes and princesses had arrived. They were kneeling outside and could not enter the hall.

His voice gradually faded away and soon could no longer be heard.

Emperor Qianyuan said softly, "Since I ascended the throne, I have considered myself to be quite diligent. In state affairs, I do not seek merit, but only avoid mistakes."

"Over the years, the people of the Tang Dynasty have rested and recuperated, and the national strength of the Tang Dynasty is stronger than when the previous emperor was alive."

"However, I have been focusing on state affairs for many years and have no energy to discipline the princes and princesses. This is why I raised a rebellious son like Zhao Zhongze."

"If the Tang Dynasty were to be destroyed by me, I would be ashamed to face my ancestors."

When the ministers heard this, their expressions varied.

Because Emperor Qianyuan's words revealed too many meanings. Was he denying all the princes and princesses?

If so, to whom would he pass the throne?

Emperor Qianyuan continued, "There is something that I have kept in my heart for many years. It is my greatest secret and I cannot tell anyone."

"I have just been thinking that Zhao Zhongze's treatment of me might be retribution for me."

"My time is coming to an end. Today, I will reveal my previous secrets to you all."

Yan Xiang fell to the ground and said, "Your Majesty!"

Emperor Qianyuan waved his hand and said, "Back then, the late emperor was actually quite dissatisfied with me as the crown prince."

"He once said that if I ascended the throne, I would at best be a ruler who maintained the status quo, and would not be able to accomplish great things."

"Among his princes and princesses, only Changping could lead the Tang Dynasty to new heights."

"Back then, he wrote an imperial edict, passing the throne to Changping."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was stunned.

This news is really explosive and contains too much information.

Shi Wanwan's eyes widened. She had heard some of the things that happened in the past from Shi Yunxiu, but she had never expected that there was such a thing behind it.

She called out, "Uncle!"

Emperor Qianyuan smiled at her, waved his hand lightly, and continued, "Back then, the late emperor was planning to depose me and make Changping the crown princess."

"I used some tricks to stop the late emperor's order, and used some more tricks to control Changping, making the late emperor completely disappointed in her."

"After the previous emperor passed away, I ascended the throne. Changping assisted me without complaint."

"I'm sorry Changping..."

He coughed a few times, then pressed his hand to his temple and said, "I stole the throne from Changping, and now I return it to Wanwan."

"Come, pass on my decree. Princess Yongning changes her surname to Zhao. From today on, she will be Zhao Wanwan. I appoint Zhao Wanwan as the Crown Princess."

"After my death, Zhao Wanwan will inherit the throne of the Tang Dynasty."

Shi Wanwan: “…”

Shi Wanwan: “!!!!!!”

No way, she was made the Crown Princess the moment she entered the palace? She was going to be the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty?

This is so exciting!

She advised: "Uncle, this matter is very serious, please think about it again."

Emperor Qianyuan chuckled softly: "I am very clear about this matter, and I know that this is the best outcome."

"Although you are young, you are very intelligent. I have always wanted to train you to be the Prime Minister and assist Zhao Zhongze."

"Now I think that was ridiculous. This throne should have been yours."

He then looked at the ministers and said, "Wanwan has been intelligent since childhood. Her heart is pure and kind. She cares for the people and has great ambitions."

"He is the most suitable candidate to succeed the throne among the royal family."

"Gentlemen, please pay your respects!"

All the ministers were stunned and didn't know how to react.

Yan Xiang was the first to react and bowed to Shi Wanwan: "Long live Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess!"

The ministers also came to their senses and followed suit, bowing down: "Long live Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess!"

Shi Wanwan: “!!!!!!”

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