Secrets of Yuqing Palace

Chapter 382 The Emperor's Will

So, after arriving at the Yangxin Palace, Yinreng spoke.

"emperor."

Yinzhen was not upset about his second brother's lack of courtesy, but was just surprised why his second brother suddenly entered the palace.

So he asked directly: "Why is Second Brother here?"

After Yinreng sat down opposite Yinzhen, he spoke directly without beating around the bush.

"I heard that things are not going well in Yonghe Palace these days?"

Yinzhen was silent for a moment, then spoke tiredly.

"To be honest, Second Brother, Mother is unwilling to accept my decree to appoint her as Empress Dowager, and she is also unwilling to move to the palace."

"Our Qing dynasty governs the world with filial piety. My brother really can't do anything to her."

"She has been complaining about not feeling well. My brother asked all the doctors in the Imperial Hospital to see her, but after they examined her, they only prescribed some health-promoting prescriptions."

"My younger brother knew that she was dissatisfied. Before, in front of Khan Ama's coffin, she even said that Khan Ama favored the fourteenth brother."

"If my second brother hadn't asked Concubine Que and Concubine Yi to take her away forcefully, I don't know what she would have said."

"She has been feeling unwell these days. Although my brother is busy with his duties, he still stays by her bedside and serves her medicine. However, she is still not satisfied."

Yinzhen couldn't help rubbing his face with his hands, his face full of dejection and helplessness.

"Second brother, younger brother...I don't know what to do now."

Yinreng sighed as he looked at Yinzhen's sad face.

"Ah~"

"She is relying on her relationship with you as mother and son, so she dares to be so presumptuous."

"Khan Ama anticipated this day and has always been worried about you."

"My entry into the palace today is related to this matter."

Yinzhen was stunned and looked at his second brother in surprise.

Yinreng tilted his head and looked at Zhang Qilin.

"Zhang Qilin, go to Yonghe Palace and announce the decree. Have Consort Wu Ya come to Yangxin Palace to receive the late emperor's will!"

"Just say it's my order!"

"If she doesn't want to come, just bring her here by force!"

Yinreng emphasized the four words "Noble Lady Wuya" very strongly.

Zhang Qilin looked at his master, and after receiving the signal, he bowed and left.

Yinzhen was a little hesitant.

"Second brother... Khan Amata?"

Yinreng sighed softly.

"You are also Khan Ama's son, and the heir to the throne he favors. How could he not consider you?"

"You'll find out soon."

"Before I entered the palace, I asked someone to find Fourteenth. I will read out the contents of the will after Fourteenth and Concubine Wuya arrive."

Yinzhen frowned, "Is it related to Fourteenth Brother?"

Yinreng glanced at her and snorted coldly.

"She went through all this trouble just for her fourteenth brother, didn't she?!"

"And things must be brought to light. You are the emperor and have your own national affairs to worry about. You shouldn't be bothered by these mundane matters again and again!"

"Fourteenth Brother is not only her biological son, but also your biological brother from the same mother. He should know the truth and share your worries!"

"Her repeated mischief has not only brought disgrace upon the imperial family, but also upon you, the new emperor. Who knows what the courtiers and common people outside will say about you?"

"If you can't even clean your own house, how can you clean up the world?"

"If you can't even handle your own family affairs, how can the people trust you as the new ruler?"

"How can the princes, ministers, and other brothers in the court trust you and follow your decrees?"

After being scolded by his second brother, Yinzhen felt very ashamed.

"The second brother is teaching the younger brother a lesson because he didn't handle it properly."

Seeing that he had lost weight and his eyes were almost like those of an iron-eating beast, Yinreng knew that he had been exhausted physically and mentally during this period because of the death of Khan Ama, the many things he had to deal with since he ascended the throne, and the troubles caused by that bitch, so he softened his heart a little.

So his tone softened a lot.

"Okay, stop looking so down."

"I came to the palace this time to solve your worries."

As the two were talking, Yunli and Uya entered the Yangxin Palace one after another.

Yunli knew that it was his second brother who asked him to enter the palace, so when he saw his second brother, he was not surprised, but just respectfully saluted the new emperor and his second brother.

However, it was Uya who walked into the Yangxin Palace with her neck held high and an indignant look on her face, and saw that the three people in the palace had different expressions.

When he saw Yinzhen, he was dissatisfied and proud.

When he saw Yinreng, a look of guilt and timidity flashed through his mind at first, and then quickly turned into pride and arrogance.

When she saw Yunli for the last time, her heart was filled with joy and concern.

After everyone arrived, Yinreng didn't want to waste any more time and spoke directly to the three of them.

"Kneel down and accept the order."

Wu Ya said arrogantly, "What decree? Why would the late emperor leave behind a will? Could it be that Prince Jin is trying to forge an imperial decree?"

Yinreng glanced at him.

"The imperial edict was written by the late emperor himself, and the seal was also affixed by Khan Ama himself."

"If you, Mr. Crow, don't believe it, you will be able to tell whether the imperial edict is true or false after you listen to it."

Before Lady Crow could say something, Yunli beside her pulled her sleeve.

"Eniang."

"First, let my second brother finish reading the contents of the will."

Noblewoman Wuya snorted coldly, then knelt down reluctantly to listen to the imperial edict.

Yinreng opened the box and a bright yellow scroll came out of it. The three of them knew that the imperial edict should be fine.

Yinreng opened the will and read its contents solemnly.

"The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, declares: I, Aisin-Gioro Xuanye, have reigned for sixty-one years. Now, as I approach my deathbed, I have a heartfelt wish and am writing this decree to make it known to the world.

My fourth son, Yinzhen, has a good character, outstanding talents, and is capable of shouldering great responsibilities.

I remember that he was raised by Empress Xiaoyi from childhood, and the two had a deep mother-son bond. Furthermore, Empress Xiaoyiren treated him as if he were her own son, caring for him with the utmost care and making significant contributions to his growth and education. I now leave this edict, directing that the Imperial Genealogy of the Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, be inscribed in Empress Xiaoyi's name, to preserve the bond between mother and son and to restore his status.

If the noble lady Wu Ya dares to show any rebellious intentions and attempt to disrupt the imperial order and disturb the harem, I order her to be buried alive with me to correct the customs of the previous dynasty and serve as a warning to others!"

After hearing the imperial edict, the three of them all looked horrified.

Especially Uya, when she first heard that the late emperor had recorded Yinzhen's jade book in the name of that bitch Tonggiya, her face was filled with resentment and unwillingness.

But soon she heard the late emperor's will ordering her to be buried alive with the emperor, and her legs went weak with fear as she collapsed to the ground.

Wu Ya cried out in sorrow: "Your Majesty~ Your Majesty~"

"Your Majesty, you have such a cruel heart!"

"I am the biological mother of the new emperor, you..."

"How could you...leave behind a will that orders the death of me and bury me alive with you?"

"Wow~~Your Majesty~~You are so cruel to me~"

She hurriedly pulled Yinzhen's sleeve.

"Fourth Brother, Fourth Brother, I am your biological mother, you can't sentence me to death!"

"You can't be unfilial!"

"Giving death to one's biological mother will bring about divine punishment."

"How will the world view you? Can you maintain your position as emperor?!"

Seeing Yinzhen's shocked and dazed look, Uya pushed the fourth brother hard with anger.

"Ah!"