I, the prince, only want to be deposed.

Chapter 351 Liu Che’s last will!
An hour later.

Outside the Qingliang Palace, Wei Qing and Wei Zifu came from different directions and stood facing each other.

"sister……"

Wei Qing opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.

This incident happened so suddenly and was so shocking that he was completely unprepared and had no idea how to deal with it... This problem was too difficult and he really didn't know how to solve it.

"Wei Qing, you should have heard about it on the way here. This matter is not entirely to blame Ju'er. It was Jiang Chong who sold his integrity to win favor first. Not only did he kill Ji Ping, he also nearly killed Yi Shuo and the emperor's grandson."

Not knowing whether to find a self-consistent reason for herself or to comfort her heart, Wei Zifu looked worried but kept talking through gritted teeth,
"Jiang Chong is so bold and reckless. Even if Er lets him off, I will never let him off. Even if Your Majesty forbids the harem from interfering in the affairs of the court, I will definitely investigate this matter to the end and demand justice from Your Majesty!"

"Sister, the nature of the matter has changed now..."

Wei Qing frowned and shook his head helplessly.
"If Ju'er had not stabbed Jiang Chong to death in the street, but had submitted a petition or appeared before the emperor to ask His Majesty to administer justice, there would be no problem with that. Even at the risk of displeasing His Majesty, I would have urged His Majesty to execute Jiang Chong and vent the anger for my sister and Ju'er. How could we allow such a villain to bully Ju'er?"

"But now, everyone knows that Jiang Chong is your Majesty's man."

"Zi'er stabbed Jiang Chong to death in the street. People will not think that Zi'er was only targeting Jiang Chong. They will all think that Zi'er was challenging your majesty's imperial power."

"This is your Majesty's biggest dilemma right now. Zi'er is putting your Majesty on the spot. If your Majesty does not severely punish Zi'er this time, your prestige and dignity will surely be damaged. How can you control the officials in the court in the future? How can your government orders be feared?"

"Your Majesty, you also have your own difficulties..."

Wei Zifu was silent for a moment, then stamped her feet and said anxiously:

"They are just like two peas in a pod. One is stubborn and insists on doing things his own way. The other refuses to listen to advice and the other refuses to discuss things with others. Neither of them can bring peace to others!"

"Tell me, what sin did I commit in my previous life that I have to be caught between them, father and son? Are they trying to force me to death?"

"Ugh……"

Wei Qing sighed and advised again,
"Sister, don't talk about life and death. Now that things have come to this, I'm afraid we can only take it one step at a time."

"Fortunately, Your Majesty must have known what you and I know. Although Er'er acted impulsively, he did so for a reason. I just hope Your Majesty will show mercy to Er'er, especially since the little grandson is about to be born."

"After you go in, sister, you must not be too concerned and panic. You must be careful with your words and actions."

"If your majesty asks you questions, please let me answer them as much as possible. Even if it's a plea, let me speak, so as not to make things worse..."

At this point, Wei Qing's voice became quietly lowered, and he looked at Wei Zifu with some concern.

If she had heard this at any other time, Wei Zifu would have stared at him and asked, "What do you mean by that? Everything I do is for my son's benefit. When have I ever done something that backfired?"

But this time she just nodded slightly, frowned and said absentmindedly:

"Okay, I'll listen to you. I'll just keep quiet..."

……

After this announcement, enter the Qingliang Palace.

Liu Che was sitting in front of his desk, writing something. He did not ask Su Wen to help him grind ink, and his face did not show the uncurable anger as expected.

On the contrary, he seemed much calmer than usual.

"coming."

Seeing the two people coming in, Liu Che just raised his eyes slightly, nodded and said without stopping,

"Please take a seat first. I will talk to you after I finish drafting this edict... Su Wen, you all should leave as well. No one is allowed to stand within ten feet of Qingliang Palace. Before the Queen and the General leave, no one is allowed to come in and disturb them."

"promise."

Su Wen responded and immediately ordered all the attendants and warriors in the hall to leave.

He also didn't know what Liu Che was writing, because Liu Che didn't let him get close to him. He even ground the ink himself just now.

After serving Liu Che for so many years, this is the first time in history.

However, Su Wen knew better than anyone that today's matter was of great importance. Liu Che was definitely going to take action, and he was going to play a big game that no one in the world could see through.

Being able to go out now is a great blessing for them...

However, under this circumstance.

How could Wei Qing and Wei Zifu be willing to sit down? They felt that the problem was getting more serious after hearing what he said. They just looked at each other and stood silently two meters away from Liu Che, waiting quietly.

After a long time, Liu Che finally put down his brush and carefully reviewed the words he left on the bamboo slips. He stretched his waist and stood up, saying lightly:
"Someone once told me that a knife is fine as long as it can be used. If it is sharpened too quickly and too sharply, it may be convenient to use, but it will also break easily and cannot be preserved for long."

"Wei Qing, you have also used a knife before, do you agree with this statement?"

"..."

Wei Qing didn't know why Liu Che asked this question, but he vaguely felt that this was a double entendre, and he might have something to do with today's events, so he chose to remain silent.

Liu Che did not force him, and continued:

"I have fully understood what my son did today, and I don't blame him anymore."

"Jiang Chong sold his integrity to win favor and nearly killed my grandson. He deserves death. If I were your son, I would not only kill him, but also his wife, children and parents. I would never show mercy."

"Before, I always thought that Ju'er was not like me, but now I suddenly realize that Ju'er is actually very much like me."

"Even when I was young and full of vigor, I was not as willful as he is."

"This……"

Hearing this, Wei Qing and Wei Zifu looked at each other, and for a moment they could not tell whether Liu Che was speaking in a sarcastic way or not.

Liu Che paused briefly and then continued:

"But if you look too much like me, I won't be able to protect the Han Dynasty."

"As I just said, the strong are easily broken. With a father like me, if I do what I did, I will be following the footsteps of the fallen Qin..."

"I have thought about it carefully. Compared with me, Er'er is even worse. I am afraid it has something to do with the fact that he has lived in the deep palace for a long time and was appointed as the crown prince at a young age. His life has been too smooth, so he has no fear and scruples in his heart for anything, so he often lacks wisdom and compromise in his actions."

"If this continues, I'm afraid it will be even faster and more powerful, and it will be difficult to maintain it for long."

"One of you is Ruer's mother, and the other is Ruer's uncle. Do you agree with my idea?"

After hearing this, Wei Qing and Wei Zifu were even more confused about what Liu Che was up to. However, they could only bow and agree to the truth in Liu Che's words:

“Agree…right?”

"Since you agree, come and take a look first."

Liu Che nodded, and while inviting the two to come to the table, he opened a box and took out the imperial seal that had been placed in the Qingliang Palace at some point. After dipping it in cinnabar ink, he stamped the eight seal characters "Received the Mandate from Heaven, May You Live Long and Prosper" on the bamboo slips that had just been written.

Only then did Wei Qing and Wei Zifu finally see the words clearly:
——[I have been given the privilege of protecting the ancestral temple, and have entrusted my humble body to the rulers of the world. I rely on the blessings of heaven and the country, but the years are long and I am afraid that it will not last. I do not know how to praise you, so why should I feel sad? 】

[He ordered all officials and people throughout the country to take off their mourning clothes within three days of arriving and leaving the capital…]

[Those who are supposed to attend funerals should not do so…]

"what?!"

Both of them froze. The wording and context of this edict made it seem like a will!
But the more they looked back, the more they felt something was wrong.

——[My eldest son Liu Ju is a man of integrity and peace of mind, of noble character, who closely resembles me. He will surely be able to inherit the throne...]

[Liu Ju shall succeed me to the throne and take the throne of the emperor. He shall follow the rules and regulations and observe mourning. He shall take off his mourning clothes on the 27th day. This shall be announced to the whole country and abroad so that everyone will know! ]

"Your Majesty, this, this, this is..."

Wei Qing and Wei Zifu were completely confused and looked up in surprise.

Could it be that Liu Che is seriously ill and is dying?
But now he looks very healthy, even healthier than Wei Qing. He doesn't look like that at all...

"Wei Qing, you are in charge of keeping this will."

Liu Che turned his back and looked in the direction of Bowang Garden, and the voice became distant.

"For the sake of the Han dynasty and my son's longevity, I have no choice but to abolish him first, create setbacks for him, and help him grow up as quickly as possible. Otherwise, I am afraid that one day I will have to personally order him to be killed."

"His Majesty!"

Upon hearing this, Wei Qing and Wei Zifu trembled violently and quickly knelt on the ground, with mixed feelings in their hearts.

They had never seen Liu Che like this, and had never imagined that the fatherly love Liu Che gave to Liu Ju was so obscure and profound.

(End of this chapter)