Peerless Physician: The Path of a Foolish Eldest Daughter's Rise to Power

Chapter 393 Reunion

Gu Xinyue and Chu Yize took Niannian back to Cining Palace.

Upon entering the main hall, I saw three children who were about half a year old.

One was dressed in a dragon robe, which was particularly eye-catching, while the other two were also dressed in red and light blue finery.

Hearing that their father had returned, they quickly changed their clothes and ran to their mother's palace. Just as they had expected, their father and mother were there.

Chu Yize saw that the three children in front of him had grown up quite a bit compared to his memory.

Each of them was imposing and dignified. His eyes welled up with tears as he quietly looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar child before him.

"Your son greets his father, wishing him good health and happiness."

After the ceremony, the three children, like three cheerful little birds, ran to Chu Yize, chattering excitedly.

Emperor Shengxiang strode forward and hugged Chu Yize tightly around the waist, as if afraid he might suddenly disappear. Feeling his father's warm embrace, a warm current surged in his heart.

Immediately afterward, Chu Jingxuan and Chu Jingkang ran over and hugged Chu Yize. For a moment, the four of them, father and sons, embraced tightly, creating a very heartwarming scene.

After a while, the three children slowly released Chu Yize.

Emperor Shengxiang wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes and said in a slightly choked voice, "Father, Jingyu, I miss you!"

Chu Jingxuan nodded quickly and said, "I miss my father too, I miss him every day."

Chu Jingkang chimed in, "Me too! Seeing my father makes me so happy!"

Gu Xinyue stood aside, quietly watching this scene.

She felt a pang of sadness when she saw Emperor Shengxiang wiping away his tears.

She never imagined that her eldest son, who was always as strong as iron, would have such a vulnerable moment.

However, his three sons are only nine years old, and he also has the emotions of people his age.

Just then, Niannian suddenly spoke up, "Daddy, hug me." Her tender voice was like a clear spring in this heartwarming scene, making everyone feel exceptionally comforted.

Chu Yize picked up Zhu Niannian in one scoop. "Come on, let's go inside and talk."

Then, with the other hand, they pulled Gu Xinyue into the main hall.

Chu Yize briefly recounted his four years of life to the children and Gu Xinyue.

It was Che Qianzi, a traitor whom Zhuang Yunmen had expelled many years ago, who kidnapped him and imprisoned him in a secret room in Taicang Mountain.

Che Qianzi wanted to pass on all his skills to him. He thought Che Qianzi was crazy and had a strange nature, so he didn't want to learn.

He practices kung fu every day, but he can't beat Cheqianzi.

After two years of resistance, he realized this wasn't a solution, so he agreed to Cheqianzi's offer.

Che Qianzi taught diligently, and he learned quickly. In two years, he mastered the skills Che Qianzi taught him.

Plantain came to test his training, and he defeated Plantain.

Just as he was about to continue collecting the money, Che Qianzi ran away. His skills had improved considerably, and he escaped the secret room on his own. He then found a friend and learned about what had happened over the past four years.

Chu Jingxuan said excitedly, "Father, please teach me kung fu from now on. I will definitely practice martial arts well. Every day when I miss you, I practice the kung fu you taught me."

“You have been strong as an ox since childhood, and you will definitely become a top expert in the Dayuechao.”

Chu Jingxuan was overjoyed and didn't know what to do when he heard his father's praise.

"Jingyu, aren't you going to handle state affairs?"

"Thank you, Father, for your foresight in arranging things. Thanks to you, I was able to reign as emperor peacefully for four years. Prime Minister Couzhang will handle things well," Emperor Shengxiang said gratefully.

After speaking, Emperor Shengxiang poured tea for Chu Yize and continued, "Father, my grandfather directly made me the emperor, without issuing any further decree to bestow titles upon you, but he did bestow the title of Empress Dowager upon Mother. Now that you have returned, you should sit on the throne. I would like to travel and study with the Prime Minister for a few years."

Chu Yize looked at his son, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He knew that the throne was something many people dreamed of, but his son wanted to give it up so easily, which made him feel both gratified and somewhat worried.

"Jingyu, has your mother had a hard time raising the four of you these past few years?" Chu Yize suddenly asked, wanting to know his son's opinion of his mother.

Emperor Shengxiang looked at his father. Why could he hear the thoughts of others, but not his father's?

He didn't know that in the past four years, his father had not only been practicing martial arts but also cultivating his mind and character, and his heart was already calm and undisturbed.

"It was very hard work, and I was always on edge, afraid that I was too young and that someone with dishonest intentions might come along."

"Since Mother has worked so hard, Father will accompany Mother from now on. Your grandfather has already let you become the emperor, so you should do it well."

If you don't want to be emperor, then find another heir, or wait for your son to grow up and inherit the throne.

Chu Jingyu was frustrated; his son was still nowhere in sight.

He looked expectantly at his two younger brothers.

Chu Jingxuan quickly stood up, took a few steps back, and said, "Brother, you are my elder brother, my own elder brother. I want to become the Grand Marshal in the future. You can't have such thoughts, otherwise we won't be brothers anymore."

Seeing Chu Jingxuan's resistant expression, Chu Yize looked at Gu Xinyue with a puzzled expression.

Gu Xinyue whispered to him the reason for Chu Jingxuan's resistance.

Emperor Shengxiang was speechless. Four years ago, in order to dispel Chu Jingxuan's desire to become emperor, he used the method of reviewing memorials every day to eliminate Chu Jingxuan's ambition.

Things are different now than they were then. Now that Father has returned, he can try to be Emperor.

Emperor Shengxiang looked at Chu Jingkang.

“Brother, I know nothing about politics. I’ve made a lot of money following Uncle Shen Yu. From now on, I’ll be your money bag and I’ll fill the national treasury,” Chu Jingkang said.

He didn't want to be confined to the palace; he wanted freedom, to be a carefree prince, to earn some money, and only then would his life be complete.

Emperor Shengxiang said to Gu Xinyue, "Mother, are you going to attend the family banquet tonight? Father and I have something to attend to in the study."

An hour before the family banquet, Emperor Shengxiang issued an edict to confer the title of Emperor Emeritus upon Chu Yize.

At the family banquet, Emperor Shengxiang, Chu Yize and his wife, and their children attended together.

When the crowd heard the decree to bestow the title of Emperor Emeritus, they were puzzled. But now, seeing that Chu Yize, who had disappeared for four years, still possessed a graceful figure and extraordinary demeanor, they were all amazed.

"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

"Long live the Emperor Emeritus!"

"Long live the Empress Dowager!"

"Flat body."

After everyone sat down again, Prince Yi said excitedly, "The return of the Emperor Emeritus is a blessing for our Great Yue Dynasty. Our ancestors have blessed us."

Emperor Shengxiang explained the purpose of holding the family banquet and that it should continue in the future.

Everyone was very happy. After finishing their meal, they left early. They didn't want to disturb the Emperor Emeritus and his family's reunion.

The family dinner was brightly lit and filled with laughter and joy.

Emperor Shengxiang sat at the head of the table, with Chu Yize and his wife beside him. They were all smiling and accompanied by their children.

The crowd was initially puzzled by the decree to appoint the Emperor Emeritus, but when they saw Chu Yize, who had disappeared for four years, they couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

Chu Yize still stood tall and elegant, seemingly untouched by time, which only added to his maturity and composure.

Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!

&34; Long live the Emperor Emeritus! &34;

&34; Long live the Empress Dowager! &34;

Everyone knelt down and shouted "Long live the Emperor!" The sound echoed throughout the palace.

"Rise," Emperor Shengxiang said with a smile.

Unable to contain his excitement, Prince Yi stood up and said, "The return of the Emperor Emeritus is truly a blessing for our Great Yue Dynasty. May our ancestors have protected us!"

Emperor Shengxiang smiled and nodded in agreement, then explained the purpose of holding the family banquet to everyone.

He hopes that such family dinners can become a tradition, continuing every month, giving members of the royal family more opportunities to get together and strengthen their bonds.

After hearing this, everyone expressed their agreement, their faces beaming with joy.

After dinner, it was still early, but everyone tactfully got up early to say goodbye.

They knew that the Emperor Emeritus and his family, having been separated for so long, must have a lot to say, and they didn't want to disturb this precious time of reunion.