A concubine? You're more like a joke. I'd rather send you to your death.

Gu Yanche glanced at Prime Minister Liu, indicating that the matter should not be mentioned again.

Since Gu Yanjin disappeared, Liu Yulan has cried several times.

At this time, Gu Yanche sought out Prime Minister Liu to plot a great undertaking.

He promised that when he ascended the throne, Liu Yulan would not become Empress, but he would grant her the title of Imperial Concubine, bestowing upon her unparalleled favor.

At first, Prime Minister Liu was somewhat resistant, but later he felt it was feasible.

After the Empress was deposed, Gu Yanche secretly went to the Cold Palace.

He used sweet words to express his desire to avenge Gu Yanjin, after all, he had always been on good terms with Gu Yanjin, and the two had a deep brotherly bond.

The Empress knew she could never rise again in this lifetime, and the only way she could escape the Cold Palace was to help Gu Yanche ascend to the throne.

She could accept anyone taking the throne now, but she would never accept Gu Yanchi.

She gave the token to Gu Yanche with two requests.

First, he killed Gu Yanchi and Bai Luoluo.

Secondly, she should become the Empress Dowager when Gu Yanche ascends the throne.

Gu Yanche initially refused, looking troubled.

After all, she had a mother, and after she ascended the throne, Consort De became the Empress Dowager.

After thinking it over, he agreed to it.

Because when he ascends the throne, the empress will die.

Now, Marquis Anyang, Prime Minister Liu, and the Empress have all become Gu Yanche's allies.

The emperor glanced at the crowd and saw that no one was speaking.

"I am deeply exhausted. Crown Prince, please stay and share my burdens. The rest of you may leave."

"I'm waiting to retire."

The ministers bowed slightly and withdrew.

"Father is in his prime, and I have matters to attend to at my residence."

He had no interest in reviewing memorials; returning home to be with his wife was the most important thing.

"Chi'er, this empire will be yours sooner or later. I have decided to abdicate and pass the throne to a worthy successor. You should adapt to this as soon as possible."

The emperor looked at him with eyes full of affection.

"Your Majesty, I will be traveling to the Canglang Kingdom with Luo'er in the next few days. I hope you will grant me permission."

Gu Yanchi doesn't want to take over the throne now. As the emperor, he's very busy every day and has no time to spend with his wife. In comparison, he has an inexplicable resistance to the throne.

"Why?"

The emperor looked puzzled. Why would they go to the Canglang Kingdom for no reason?

"My third brother is currently in the Canglang Kingdom. I wish to go and see what the Canglang Kingdom's purpose is, and I also wish to rescue my third brother."

Half true and half false, Gu Yanchi's expression was extremely serious.

"It's rare that Chi'er is so thoughtful." The Emperor felt even more guilty at this moment. "Now that you are the Crown Prince, it is too dangerous for you to go to the Canglang Kingdom. I do not agree to this."

"Your subject is determined to leave. There will be no danger in disguising yourself and infiltrating the Canglang Kingdom."

Going to Canglang was just a side trip; their real purpose was to find the Dragon Soul Wood.

However, some things cannot be said openly. Now that he is the Crown Prince, he cannot simply leave. The Emperor must keep it a secret for him, otherwise some old fogies will start causing trouble again.

"Chi'er, don't be silly."

The Emperor did not want any mishaps, and the Imperial Advisor had already said that his son was now the new chosen one, and Bai Luoluo was destined for greatness.

“Even if Father Emperor disagrees, I will still go. This is a good opportunity to investigate the strengths and weaknesses of the Canglang Kingdom.”

Gu Yanchi refused to budge an inch. He couldn't bear to watch his wife walk with another man.

If I don't go, I won't be able to eat or sleep properly.

"you........."

The emperor was furious.

"Father, please come up with a good excuse. Your son and Luo'er will leave together, and the return date is uncertain. During this time, Father, please take good care of your health."

Seeing that the Emperor's face was pale and he looked haggard, Gu Yanchi felt a pang of pity in his eyes.

Perhaps he was deceived at the time, but he did make mistakes, and it's true that we can't forgive him.

"Why must you go? If something happens to you, how can I face your mother?"

Now, the emperor's tone softened.

"If Mother were alive, she would surely protect her son. Father, there is no need to worry."

"Very well, I will not stop you if you insist on doing so, but you must return unharmed. I have been feeling unwell these past few days and I am afraid I will not be able to hold on for much longer."

The Emperor vomited blood two days ago, which greatly frightened Eunuch Yuan, but no one knew about it.

"Tomorrow, I will bring Luo'er to have Father Emperor take a good look at his health."

Actually, when the Emperor vomited blood, Eunuch Yuan mentioned it to Gu Yanchi.

He wanted Gu Yanchi to persuade the Emperor to put aside some things and focus on eating and taking his medicine, otherwise he would die sooner or later.

Gu Yanchi knew perfectly well why the Emperor was behaving this way today.

If your beloved is framed and killed, and you are an accomplice, you will be filled with remorse and regret. Anyone would be heartbroken, unless they are heartless.

"Luo Yatou also knows medicine?"

The emperor was somewhat shocked.

It's already astonishing that he's highly skilled in martial arts, but to think he also knows medicine? It turns out he's been hiding his true abilities all these years.

"Your Majesty has been poisoned by Gu worms and tormented me for more than ten years. I am in unbearable pain. If it weren't for Luo'er saving me, I would probably be dead long ago."

No answer is needed; this is the truth.

Upon hearing this, the Emperor clenched his fists.

He truly had no idea that the Empress was so vicious, causing his own son to suffer a fate worse than death.

"I was deceived. I have wronged you, and I have wronged your mother even more."

The emperor's eyes reddened slightly, and as he spoke, he clutched his chest, feeling extremely distressed.

"Since things have come to this, there is no point in saying more. Your Majesty, please take care of your health. Your son will take his leave now."

Seeing his reaction, Gu Yanchi decided not to provoke him further. After saying this, he bowed slightly and left the main hall.

Watching the departing figure, the emperor sighed softly.

He had wronged her greatly, and now that she refused to forgive him, he had nothing to say.

"Your Majesty, please do not worry. His Highness the Crown Prince will understand your good intentions in the future."

Eunuch Yuan advised.

"It's all my fault, not his."

After the emperor finished speaking, he spat out a mouthful of blood.

"Your Majesty... quickly summon the imperial physician."

Eunuch Yuan stepped forward to support the Emperor, his face turning deathly pale with fright.

"I'm fine..."

After the emperor finished speaking, his eyes rolled back and he fainted.

Gu Yanchi had just entered the Crown Prince's residence, changed his clothes, and went to his room.

"Husband."

Bai Luoluo was half asleep when she gently called out to her.

"My dear wife, let me hold you as we sleep."

Gu Yanchi took off his coat and got into bed, then reached out and pulled Bai Luoluo into his arms.

"Dong dong!"

"Your Majesty, something terrible has happened! The Emperor has vomited blood and fallen into a coma."

The sound of the cold wind was hurried.

Bai Luoluo frowned, instantly waking up from her dream.

Bai Luoluo was somewhat surprised that the Emperor was so seriously ill.

Is he punishing himself for his mistake of causing the death of his beloved, or is he regretting trusting the Empress?

"I understand, I will go to the palace immediately." Gu Yanchi stood up. "I would be grateful if you could go with me, my wife. His Majesty is in very poor health now, and I am afraid that the imperial physicians might do something wrong."

"it is good."

Bai Luoluo got up, and the two began to dress properly before heading straight for the palace.

Prime Minister's House.

"Great...that's wonderful."

Prime Minister Liu's face was full of smiles.

"Now that the Second Prince has entered the palace, it would be best to have the imperial physician take the Emperor directly..."

Marquis Anyang made a throat-slitting gesture.