Yixiu supported Jianqiu as she passed the crowd and turned around with an impatient look on her face. "The Emperor hasn't done anything yet, and you're already crying. This is just disturbing the Emperor's peace. Everyone, please return to the palace. I'm here in the Yangxin Palace."

Among the concubines now, only Concubine An and Noble Lady Qi can speak a few words in front of the Queen.

But Concubine An was a deep-minded person, so naturally she couldn't say anything more at this time.

It was Concubine Qi who stood up first as if she had gained some advantage, walked past Concubine Jing and Concubine Duan in front of her, and came to the Queen.

"Your Majesty has been working hard for several days. How can I leave you here alone at this time? I am willing to do it for you."

Yixiu did not refuse and gave her a meaningful look. "Well, since you have this intention, then stay in Yangxin Palace."

After saying that, the two turned and walked in.

The heavy palace door slowly closed, and no sound was heard again.

Hongli came very quickly.

Not long after the concubines from various palaces left, he ran all the way into the Yangxin Palace.

But when he entered the room, Yinzhen on the bed had already closed his eyes completely.

At the same time, Concubine Qi fell on the couch and seemed to have stopped breathing.

Hongli paused, and asked in surprise, "Empress Dowager...what happened?"

Yixiu's expression remained unchanged. She turned to look at Hongli, then raised her head and said, "Hongli, you are a step too late. Your royal father has already passed away."

"As for Concubine Qi, she was grief-stricken and unable to accept the Emperor's passing, so she also followed him."

Hongli looked stunned.

It took him a while to react.

"Yes, I understand..."

"Jianqiu, tell someone to carry Concubine Qi back to Chuxiu Palace first. I have something important to discuss with the Fourth Prince."

Jianqiu agreed.

Yixiu stepped forward and said, "Let's go to the East Side Hall."

Hongli was stunned by Yixiu's aura.

But he reacted in a flash and turned sideways, "Please go first, Empress Dowager."

Yixiu did not stop and left the bedroom first, and the two of them entered the side hall one after the other.

The palace door closed and it immediately became dim.

Hongli never expected that before he could even ask Qingying to mention the posthumous title to the empress, the emperor passed away.

My heart felt a little tight and my steps became a little hesitant.

"sit down."

"Yes, thank you, Empress Dowager."

Yixiu was silent for a moment, then continued, "After the inscription of the "Zhengda Guangming" plaque, the candidate for the new emperor was decided early on. Do you have any thoughts on this matter?"

Just one sentence made Hongli's whole body tense up.

Is that so?

that…

Could I be the new emperor?

His throat was dry, and Hongli clenched his fists. "Mother Empress, the choice of the new emperor is naturally decided by the Emperor. I dare not question it in the slightest."

"Hongshi is mediocre, Hongzhou is naughty. Among the adult princes, although I don't know who wrote this imperial edict, in my opinion, only you are qualified to inherit the throne of the Qing Dynasty."

Hongli's breathing became slightly faster.

Yixiu's words did not stop there.

"I asked you to come here today because I have something I want to discuss with you."

"Please speak, Madam Empress. I am all ears."

After Hongli finished speaking, Yixiu sighed softly.

"You, my child, have been a pitiful child since childhood. Your mother died early, and you were raised alone in the Old Summer Palace. Due to reasons you are aware of, I cannot see you often."

"Well, now the light has finally come. It's finally time."

"But the Emperor governs the country with benevolence and filial piety. As the new Emperor, I don't think you can go beyond this."

Hearing this, Hongli's heart suddenly started beating fast.

Does this mean that she completely regards herself as the new emperor and wants me to be more filial to her?

But Yixiu's next words made Hongli completely change his expression.

"Your biological mother is pitiful. If you ascend the throne, you must not let her remain unknown. I think you can posthumously confer the title of Holy Mother Empress Dowager. What do you think?"

Hongli's lips trembled slightly.

I couldn't believe what I heard.

Posthumously honor your biological mother?

The Queen actually...

Thinking so much about yourself?

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