After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen-Chapter 607 - 377: The Future of the Nation is More Important (Seeking Monthly Votes)

After meeting with Yang Yi that night, the Emperor returned to the palace, and the lights in Qianqing Palace remained lit all night.

Except for the guards, none of the palace attendants had seen the young Yang Yi, and they had no idea what the situation between the Emperor and his son was like in the past.

But from the circumstances of their meeting that night, Yang Yi’s attitude towards the Emperor was by no means "filial" or "obedient." Although the Emperor was kind-hearted, he was ultimately a Monarch who had won the world on horseback, decisive in his youth without the least hesitation. How could he tolerate someone being so presumptuous in front of him?

Especially when it was his own son! 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Therefore, everyone thought the Emperor would likely not withstand this impact, and for the past two days, they dared not leave his side even for a moment.

But unexpectedly, the Emperor was silent for only one day. By the second night, after sitting silently under the lamp for half the night, he not only showed no sign of depression but, when he finally rose, seemed inexplicably more spirited than before.

The eunuchs were apprehensive and quickly called the Imperial Physician to take his pulse. Who would have thought the Emperor, with a voice like a ringing bell, instructed them to summon the Minister of Rites. When the Imperial Physician came to check the Emperor’s pulse, he surprisingly displayed a look of joy.

"Your Majesty’s blood and energy flow smoothly, indicating great auspiciousness."

Only then did the eunuchs realize that the meeting between the father and son was not a bad thing but a good one. The Emperor was indeed rejuvenated by a joyous event!

Thinking carefully, it made sense. From raising the flag to founding the country, the Emperor’s path had not been easy, but it was solid and steady. Later, during the border conflict with Dayue, everyone in the Great Zhou Dynasty gritted their teeth, enduring the hardship. It could be said that the greatest difficulties were overcome. Yet, at this critical juncture, the deposed Crown Prince, raised since young for succession, committed such acts as fratricide and coercion. Did this not equate to breaking the backbone of Great Zhou?

The deposed Crown Prince deserved execution, but after executing him, the Emperor still suffered a heavy blow, with his illness recurring for months, causing constant worry about his survival. How could he not be disheartened when the dynasty he poured most of his life’s efforts into establishing ultimately lacked a suitable successor?

At this very moment, the reappearance of the eldest prince Yang Yi was Great Zhou’s hope. His robust physique could at least handle the heavy affairs of state and fulfill the responsibilities of a Monarch; his concern for the Great Zhou situation also indicated he possessed at least a minimal sense of responsibility towards the realm.

Regardless of whether he could become a capable Emperor, having him in that position was more suitable than King Yan.

It seemed the Emperor had realized this, which was why he seemed to regain his vitality as if he had taken an elixir.

Although from the perspective of the eldest prince, things might not develop as the Emperor wished, the palace attendants were greatly heartened. They simultaneously reported the Imperial Physician’s diagnosis to the court and conveyed it to the Empress. Subsequently, per the Empress’s edict, they instructed the Imperial Kitchen to adjust the medicinal dishes’ recipes.

While everyone was busy due to the Emperor’s change, the Emperor himself, early in the morning, summoned all the guards who were originally tasked with searching for Yang Yi.

He first scolded them, questioning why they had never found Yang Yi when he was alive and well all these years.

As he was vehemently reprimanding, word came that Pei Zhan had urgent matters to discuss, so the Emperor sent someone to fetch Chen Song and He Zhao, who were close to Yang Yi.

Now that Yang Yi viewed the Emperor as an estranged enemy, finding Chen Song and He Zhao, who closely followed him, was no easy task.

Moreover, should a father not know his own son? Summoning the guards in a straightforward manner, how could Yang Yi possibly release them?

The two guards on a mission decided to take an unconventional approach.

Fu Zhen rushed to the Yang Family and happened to see Yang Yi and Chen Song looking anxious about something in the courtyard.

Upon inquiry, Chen Song said, "General’s wife, He Zhao is missing!"

This sudden statement baffled Fu Zhen: "How did he suddenly disappear?"

"I don’t know. The master sent him to Wanbin Building this morning to find Mrs. Ning, but he hasn’t returned for a long time. I just went out to look for him, but he’s not at Wanbin Building, and the people there said he never went!"

This was strange, and Fu Zhen was utterly perplexed: "How can a person suddenly disappear for no reason? Could he have gone somewhere else?"