AWB Chapter 174 Guessing that the Emperor is Unwell
Chapter 174 Guessing that the Emperor is Unwell
"The one who knows me best is my mother." He Jingcheng flattered with a smile.
"Don't use these empty words, just get straight to the point." The queen looked serious.
He Jingcheng sat next to the queen and smiled.
"Mother, I want you to be a matchmaker."
The queen was stunned for a moment, then asked helplessly: "Matchmaker? Who are you matchmaking for this time?"
"Sister Mingle." He Jingcheng looked serious.
"Mingle? Her? How could you have such an idea? Besides, don't you know who Mingle is? How dare you get involved in her marriage? You think you have too little to do, right?"
When Mingle was mentioned, the queen couldn't help but complain and felt very dissatisfied.
Seeing the queen so excited, He Jingcheng hurried to comfort her.
"Mother, don't be anxious. When you know who Mingle is going to marry, you won't be angry anymore."
"Then tell me, who is it? Who is worthy of your precious sister?" the queen asked, suppressing her anger.
"Ling Junqi is the biological brother of Princess Ling Xiyue of Yan." He Jingcheng replied.
"Ling Xiyue's biological brother Ling Junqi? Him?"
The Queen muttered to herself, and then asked, "I don't have any impression of him. What does he look like? Can he meet Mingle's discerning eyes?"
"He and Ling Xiyue are siblings from the same mother, and they look very similar." He Jingcheng deliberately recalled Ling Junqi's appearance.
"Very similar? In that case, he does look quite good." The queen had to admit.
"I believe Mingle will like him." He Jingcheng was very confident.
Upon hearing this, the Queen looked at He Jingcheng, her mind working rapidly, and she soon understood He Jingcheng's intention.
"Jingcheng, are you pushing Ling Junqi into the fire? Will Ling Junqi agree?"
"If the imperial edict comes down, will he have any objections?" He Jingcheng asked back.
"That's true, but Ling Xiyue will definitely let He Tingxi speak out. If I let He Tingxi interfere, I'm afraid it won't be so smooth." The Queen thought of He Tingxi and raised her doubts.
"This is the result I want. I don't want He Tingxi and the others to have such an easy life. I just want to see them in a state of panic." A hint of anger slowly appeared on He Jingcheng's face.
The queen was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said with a smile: "Indeed, He Tingxi has been living too comfortably. He has taken all the good things. They really need to suffer a little."
"Yes, that's what I think." He Jingcheng nodded.
"Okay, mother promises you." The queen nodded in agreement.
"Thank you, mother." He Jingcheng was overjoyed.
“But, on this matter, your mother can only discuss it with your grandmother. As for your father, he hasn’t come to the harem for a long time. He has been sleeping in the Palace of Tranquil Longevity, so your mother cannot see him.” The queen’s face gradually darkened as she thought of the emperor’s recent condition.
He Jingcheng was startled, feeling that something was amiss, and asked anxiously, "Father, why haven't you been to the harem for a long time? I heard that Father dotes on a new beauty and goes to her palace almost every day. Why don't you go?"
"He didn't go. Now, let alone Concubine Zhou, he won't even set foot in the harem." The queen said distressedly.
He Jingcheng thought for a moment after hearing this and asked, "When did father stop going to the harem? Mother, do you remember the exact date?"
The Queen lowered her eyes and thought for a moment, "It seems to be around March 15th, but I don't quite remember the exact date."
"Around March 15th?"
He Jingcheng muttered to himself. After a moment of silence, He Jingcheng seemed to have thought of something. He exclaimed, "That day, my father specially invited Divine Doctor Jian to the palace for a meal to see him off. During that time, there were only my father, He Tingxi, and Divine Doctor Jian. What they said and did during the meal is unknown to outsiders."
After listening to He Jingcheng's analysis, the Queen also realized something. She guessed, "Jingcheng, what you mean is that Divine Doctor Jian must have taken your father's pulse and advised him not to go to the harem, so your father did not go to the harem and recuperated in the Yangxin Palace, right?"
He Jingcheng nodded heavily.
"Well, otherwise, what reason would father have for not going to the harem?" He Jingcheng asked back.
After the queen pondered for a while, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, and she smiled and said, "In that case, your father must have hurt his body due to excessive indulgence, so Divine Doctor Jian suggested this."
When He Jingcheng heard the queen talking about the emperor's physical condition in a light-hearted manner, he couldn't help but feel puzzled.
"Mother, why are you still smiling? Father is not in good health, which is not a good thing."
The Queen smiled coldly, "How is it not a good thing? Queen Mother deliberately indulges your father. It would be best if he could ruin his health before he is appointed as the Crown Prince. In this way, Queen Mother can use her power to help you take the throne."
He Jingcheng was immediately shocked. He didn't expect that the queen would have such an idea.
"Mother, in order to let your son ascend to the throne, you don't want my father anymore?" He Jingcheng still couldn't believe it.
The Queen sneered and asked, "You don't think your father and mother have real feelings for each other, do you?"
"Isn't it?" He Jingcheng asked back.
"Jing Cheng, you are too naive. If your father really has feelings for your mother, would he still favor other women? The point is, your father is an emperor, and he is destined to have many women around him. What am I? I am just a political pawn to balance the court."
As the queen spoke, a look of sadness and helplessness appeared on her face.
"Mother, so, father is no longer important to you, and you only care about your son's future?" He Jingcheng sighed.
"That's for sure. You are my mother's only support. As long as you become emperor, my mother will be the empress dowager in the harem. Your status will be so honorable." The queen's eyes were affirmative.
He Jingcheng nodded repeatedly, agreeing with the Queen's words.
"Yes, mother, don't worry, I will definitely not let you down." He Jingcheng promised.
At this time, a smile slowly appeared on the queen's face.
"It's great that Jingcheng thinks this way."
He Jingcheng thought about the emperor's physical condition and was puzzled by his behavior, so he suggested the queen.
"Mother, our father hasn't been to the harem for a long time, and he might have some health problems. Please send someone to monitor his every move. If he is really seriously ill, we must make preparations in advance and not let He Jingcheng and others take the lead." He Jingcheng reminded seriously.
The queen was stunned, and she also realized the seriousness of the problem, and she nodded.
"Okay, starting today, your mother will pay attention to everything your father does."
He Jingcheng nodded with satisfaction, and then reminded: "Also, regarding Ling Junqi's matter, don't forget, mother. Even if father doesn't participate in or influence these matters, the Empress Dowager also has the right to decide."
"Okay, don't worry. Your mother has always helped you with whatever you asked for." The queen smiled helplessly.
"I know that mother loves you the most." He Jingcheng said in a coquettish tone.
"However, there is one thing you must promise mother." The queen suddenly became serious.