That year, that cicada, that sword

Chapter 788
The continuous drizzle that lasted for many days finally stopped, the dark clouds dispersed in the sky, and finally there were a few days of clear sky, people were able to get rid of the continuous gloom like resentment, take a breath, and go wetness.

Jiangdu City ushered in a long-lost sunny day, but the atmosphere of the entire Jiangdu City was a bit weird, because His Majesty the Emperor returned to Jiangdu from Huzhou and stayed in the Jiangdu Palace.

At this time, the accompanying ministers had begun to return to Beijing one after another, and only Zhang Baisui and Xie Suqing were staying by His Majesty's side.

As for why His Majesty the Emperor did not return to the Imperial Capital, but stayed in Jiangdu, it was because His Majesty was "ill", and very seriously ill, the kind of disease that went deep into the bone marrow.

Daqi Emperor His Majesty Xiao Xuan, also known as Taiping Emperor, was the second emperor of Daqi. In his life, he went through heir, crown prince, and crown prince, and finally became emperor. He originally wanted to be the Supreme Emperor again, but now It seems that there is no such opportunity.

As for why he abdicated in advance to become the Supreme Emperor, it was because besides the identity of the emperor, he had another identity, a martial arts monk in the [-]th floor of the Earth Immortal, and even once crossed the threshold of the [-]th floor. The martial saint above the eighteenth floor of the immortal.

How domineering it is to punch through the chest of Zhenren Zhangjiao, shatter his innocent body, and break his mid-dan Tian Qi.

But it's a pity that His Majesty the Emperor failed to kill Master Zhangjiao, nor could he wait for the final turning point.

As the saying goes, there has never been a century-old emperor in the world. The reason why His Majesty the Emperor has been concealing his cultivation level for so many years is precisely because it is against the law of heaven. Suppression, and only the majestic way of heaven above the head, can make a martial saint who can lift the mountain "sick".

At this time, His Majesty the Emperor, not to mention moving mountains and seas, was even unable to move. He could only lie on the bed, his face was pale, and the skin exposed outside the emperor's robe was turned up like pieces of dry bark, looking extremely horrifying. .

In the emperor's bedroom in the Jiangdu Palace, Zhang Baisui and Xie Suqing stood silently at the door. Zhang Baisui closed his eyes with a mournful face, while Xie Suqing clenched his fists tightly with his head down, unable to see clearly the expression on his face.

From the sight of the two of them, there was only a slender figure sitting by the bedside of His Majesty the Emperor.

His Majesty the Emperor leaned on the pillow, looked at his daughter who had grown up and married, and said slowly: "A year ago, your mother and queen passed away, although they went to heaven with the emperor, but for those of us in the world As far as the people are concerned, it is no different from death. In this matter, I am sorry for you. Originally, I thought that one day I would be able to ascend like my father, so naturally I would be able to meet again in the sky, but Now it seems impossible."

Xiao Zhinan's eyes were red, and he held his father's palm tightly with both hands, fearing that if he let go, his father would really leave.

"Before I came to Jiangnan, I never thought that I would die here. Although I did not think about victory, I thought about defeat first, but all I could think about at the time was how to kill Qiuye, and then how to deal with the rebellious officials and thieves, and how to make the world Truly peaceful. I didn't underestimate Qiu Ye, nor overestimate myself, but I underestimated the laws of heaven above my head, so I fell into the current situation."

"Now I'm about to die, and I have no regrets, but I still have some regrets. I failed to give Taibai a peaceful world, but gave him a world full of dangers. The road of my paving the way has come to an end. The road ahead will only be I can go away on my own. What's more, I didn't see my grandson born. Originally, I even thought about his nickname, so I called him Mu Nan. Both you and Nan Gui have a "Nan" character in their names. , plus a word of "harmony", no matter how you think about it, it is excellent. I also asked someone to engrave a small seal for him, and put it in Shangbao Prison. After you return to the imperial capital, go to Shangbao Take it out from the Baojian, and when you have a child, this will be my grandfather's meeting gift."

Xiao Zhinan remained silent, but there were big tears flowing from the corners of her eyes, all the way down her cheeks, and finally dripping on the back of her hands.

His Majesty the Emperor's complexion improved a lot, perhaps because of the reflection of the light, and he spoke with more confidence.

"After becoming an emperor, it was just a self-deprecating word, meaning a person with few virtues, but I don't know when it became the meaning of a lonely family. This saying is not wrong. After becoming an emperor It is true that I am a lonely family, and everything is different between the monarch and the ministers. Even if it is an ordinary husband and wife getting along with children, there are rules and discomfort everywhere. I have owed you a lot over the years. Now I want to make up for it, but I have no power. I can only say Sorry."

Xiao Zhinan choked up and couldn't speak, but shook his head desperately.

His Majesty the Emperor smiled, "Okay, I have talked a lot about the daily life, and it's time to talk about some serious business. In today's world, there are Wei Guo grasslands watching outside, and there are Taoist sects with evil intentions inside. If you want to fight outside, you must first settle inside, so I was originally I thought about calming down the Dao Sect first, and then going to clean up Wei Guo and the grassland, but looking at it now, it is very difficult to do this, because as long as the autumn leaves are still there, the Dao Sect will not be chaotic, so we Daqi have to face It is the Wei Kingdom, the Grassland, and the Daoist sect, and if you add the death of the emperor, it is very similar to the situation of Dazheng back then."

"The reason for Dazheng's subjugation is that those aristocratic families contributed to the flames behind the scenes and the military commanders supported the separatist rule. Although the aristocratic families are not as powerful as in the early years, they are still not to be underestimated. They take root in one place and are deeply rooted. In times of troubled times, with a single call, you can gather more than ten thousand people, Murong Xuan who is beside Qiu Ye is originally from the Murong family, the most powerful family in the world, and has been traveling in many ways over the years, so we must guard against it."

Xiao Zhinan lowered his head, sobbing silently, his shoulders shrugged slightly, but he still nodded.

His Majesty the Emperor coughed heavily, "After I leave, I want to keep my mourning secret, but I can temporarily stop in Jiangdu City secretly, and then you leave for the imperial capital with my last edict, and after you return to the imperial capital, I will announce my death. Beng news, help your brother ascend to the throne of God and stabilize the court."

"Your elder brother, Xiao Bai, learned from the late emperor everywhere, but he didn't like it in everything. The late emperor organized an army and conquered the world. He was full of courage and vision. Even if Wei Jin had a grudge first, the late emperor could use people without exception. Doubt, let him become the chief governor with one person under one man and over ten thousand people, but Xiao Bai is too courageous and not broad-minded enough, it can be used to manage the army, but it is bound to be bad if used to govern the country."

"I originally thought to give him another ten years to hone in on the position of prince, know how to be cautious and open-minded, and then I will hand over the world to him, but I don't have time now. , but fortunately there is still you. To make a joke, if you are not a daughter, I will make you the crown prince."

Xiao Zhinan covered his mouth and sobbed softly.

His Majesty the Emperor took off the string of beads that should have belonged to the empress, "Zhinan, don't cry, put on this string of beads, and I will entrust you with this great burden. I am worried that Taibai is often too impatient, so I hope you If you can make up for his mistakes, I also believe that you will be able to support your elder brother and keep the Great Qi that the late emperor brought down."

Xiao Zhinan took the beads and nodded heavily.

His Majesty the Emperor didn't speak any more, and slowly closed his eyes.

(End of this chapter)