In the years of famine, I led a comfortable life with my husband

It was Xie Chengjin who comforted the prince, and the prince temporarily let the imperial physician go. After briefly examining the emperor's condition, Xie Chengjin felt more at ease.

At this time, Xie Chengjin asked, "Your Highness, what exactly is going on? Why was His Majesty poisoned?"

Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince sighed deeply, "Someone bribed the servants around Father and put poison in the tonic that Father took every day. This is why Father became like this."

"Has the person who poisoned the food been caught?" Xie Chengjin asked.

"We did catch him, but he refused to say anything. In the end, he even committed suicide by taking poison." Thinking of this, the prince became furious.

If the emperor was tricked so secretly, wouldn't he, the crown prince, be the next one?

The clues were cut off, and Xie Chengjin couldn't figure out who wanted to attack the emperor for a moment. Now the emperor didn't care about state affairs, and this was something the whole capital knew. If it was just for power, he should have attacked the prince.

Not to mention the prince, even Xie Chengjin was puzzled, but the most urgent task was to find out as soon as possible who wanted the emperor's life.

But before Xie Chengjin could come up with a solution, he heard the imperial physician serving the emperor calling out loudly for the prince.

The prince's body suddenly stiffened. He glanced at Xie Chengjin, then turned around and walked quickly towards the emperor.

"Father...how do you feel now? It's all my fault. I have caused you to suffer so much..." The prince said, looking like he was about to cry.

The emperor reached out and stroked the crown of the prince's head, saying gently, "Xiaowu, you have always been the most hardworking of my children. You may not be the brightest, but at this point, I can only trust you to manage this kingdom."

The prince shook his head desperately, "Father, you will be fine. I will not let anything happen to you!"

The emperor smiled and shook his head. "Xiaowu, I am old. Since you took over the government, you have done a great job. I am very confident in leaving the country to you. Xiaowu, promise me that you will not look for the person who plotted against me. Let this matter end here."

Seeing the emperor become like this, protecting the person who harmed him, the prince was even more puzzled, "Father, how can this be..."

The emperor coughed and shook his head, "Xiao Wu, the other party's only target is me. Anyway, my father has lived long enough, and I am tired. Why don't I just rest like this?"

The tears in the prince's eyes could no longer be held back, and fell silently onto the back of the emperor's hand.

Feeling the wetness on the back of his hand, the emperor was stunned. He smiled and comforted her, "Xiaowu, how old are you? Why are you still like a child? Soon you will take your father's throne. You should be happy."

"Father..." The prince knelt in front of the emperor's bed, leaned on the emperor's body, and cried silently.

After a long moment, the emperor raised his increasingly weak hand and said in a weak voice, "Xiaowu, my father's time is almost up, and the country is now in your hands... Thank you, thank you, Chengjin is a talented person... You absolutely cannot... cannot..."

"Father, I know. I know everything. I will definitely not let you down. Please rest assured." The prince had to accept the fact. Although he was heartbroken, he could only watch the emperor's face grow paler little by little.

After hearing the prince's agreement, the emperor smiled, as if he was completely relieved. Then he turned his gaze to Xie Chengjin, and his lips trembled a few times. Before Xie Chengjin could come closer to hear what the emperor said, the emperor's hand dropped down weakly, and he was no longer able to breathe.

The prince just knelt on the ground in a daze, not saying a word. It was not until the eunuch beside the emperor noticed the emperor's death that he asked the prince for instructions.

After a long while, the prince finally said in a hoarse voice, "Everything must be done according to the highest standards. No violations are allowed."

The prince took a last deep look at the emperor lying on the bed, who was already dead, and left Fengqi Palace without looking back, leaving Xie Chengjin without saying a word.

After returning to the East Palace, the prince was completely exhausted. He rubbed his aching brow and opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.

Xie Chengjin looked at the prince and asked kindly, "Why does your highness look like this?"

The Crown Prince sighed deeply, "Cheng Jin, you have served in the court for quite some time, and you know some things. I did have complaints about my father in the past, but now looking back, I don't know how to resent him."

"Your Highness..." Xie Chengjin was speechless. He really didn't know what he should say. He even thought that if Su Zhizhi were here now, there would be a way.

The Crown Prince paid no attention to Xie Chengjin and continued, "Father never considered me his son until my third brother joined the Queen in treason and my seventh brother plotted a rebellion. Only then did Father learn that he had a son like me."

"But, Your Highness, now that you are sitting on the throne of the Crown Prince, other people can no longer pose a threat." Xie Chengjin didn't understand why the Crown Prince was still dissatisfied.

The Crown Prince gave a bitter laugh. "Yes, after all, I am the one who sits on this seat, and will soon ascend to the throne they most dream of... Well, Cheng Jin, I still need your help to keep an eye on things with the Emperor. Now that the Emperor has passed away, the court officials will surely be unable to conceal the news. Although I have many people in the court now, there are still some who will not approve of my ascension to the throne. I'm afraid there will be a tough battle ahead."

No matter how sad the prince was, he had to control his emotions, calm down, and think about the current situation.

Looking at the prince like this, Xie Chengjin felt a little relieved. He responded and turned to leave the East Palace.

Just standing outside, looking at the hazy sky, Xie Chengjin sighed heavily. It seemed that he would have to stay in the palace again for a while.

Thinking of Su Zhizhi and Jiaojiao who were still waiting in the mansion, Xie Chengjin felt very guilty.

Thinking of this, Xie Chengjin reported to the prince and then went back home first.

Su Zhizhi couldn't sleep since Xie Chengjin left. After tossing and turning, Su Zhizhi finally got up and sat there blankly, not knowing what she was thinking about.