Chapter 668 Visiting the Liao Emperor
The Summer Palace, the sleeping palace of the Liao emperor
"Greetings to Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess."
"Get up."
Xiao Qiyue came to the Liao Emperor's bedroom to visit.
"How is your health, brother?"
The old eunuch at the side replied: "Your Highness, the emperor's health is still not improving. He even coughed up blood the night before yesterday."
"Is it Yue'er?"
"come in."
There were a few suppressed coughs coming from the hall, and the voices were low and weak.
Xiao Qiyue walked into the inner chamber and saw that the Liao emperor, who was supposed to be resting on the bed, was sitting on the dragon desk reviewing memorials.
Although he should be in his prime, his temples are gray, and he seems to be ten years older. His frail face looks pale and tired.
Seeing Xiao Qiyue, he just raised his eyes faintly: "You are here?"
Xiao Qiyue walked over slowly and said, "My royal brother is not feeling well, why don't you take a rest?"
Emperor Xiao Yan of Liao put his fist to his lips and coughed a few times. His face turned even paler and he spoke weakly.
"I have been lying in bed for a few days, and the memorials have piled up like a mountain. I want to finish reviewing the memorials as soon as possible while I am feeling better."
"Have you finished visiting the Queen Mother?"
Xiao Qiyue: "Yeah."
Xiao Yan paused, and suddenly said, "Yue'er, there have been a lot of rumors in the court recently, saying that the Queen Mother and the Regent have been in close contact privately. What do you think?"
Hearing this, Xiao Qiyue was slightly stunned, and her cold eyes showed no fluctuation.
"Brother, do you also believe these rumors?"
"Ahem... I naturally believe the Queen Mother, but the rumors are getting worse and worse, and the Queen Mother's reputation is damaged, and the royal family is also losing face."
“Yue’er, this matter cannot be allowed to continue like this, it must be stopped… cough… cough cough…”
"Brother, you must take care of your body."
Seeing Xiao Yan coughing violently and looking pale, Xiao Qiyue frowned.
Xiao Yan waved his hand, sat on the dragon chair, smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Okay, I know my body is in bad condition, I'm afraid I don't have much time left."
"Brother Emperor..."
For a moment, Xiao Qiyue's heart was moved.
In fact, she could save him.
Although the poison in his body has already penetrated his lungs, and treatment is somewhat difficult, there is a way. "Yue'er, come here."
Xiao Yan smiled weakly and waved at her.
Xiao Qiyue stepped forward, and Xiao Yan held her hand, his tone quite heavy.
"Yue'er, you are the princess of Liao. After I die, you will be the legitimate new emperor. But I am still a little worried."
"The regent is extremely powerful, and his minions are all over Liao. Most of the people in the court are his people. If I die, I am afraid you will not be able to suppress him."
Xiao Qiyue's eyes narrowed slightly: "So, what does my brother want?"
"I have chosen a marriage for you, you..."
Hearing this, Xiao Qiyue's face darkened: "Royal brother, if it's about marriage, forget it. I already have someone I like, and there won't be anyone else except him."
Xiao Yan's pale face showed a hint of anger: "You...you are the princess, the future monarch of Liao..."
"It doesn't matter if this princess is not worthy."
Xiao Qiyue’s words made Xiao Yan very angry.
"Bastard!"
"Is that something you can say?"
"Brother Emperor..."
"No need to say any more."
"Cough cough..."
Xiao Yan was very angry at first, but he calmed down after thinking about something.
"Well, I can't take care of your business anymore."
"There is just one thing. As long as the regent is not removed, I will not be able to rest in peace. Yue'er, can you help me?"
"What does my brother want me to do?"
"The regent is a man with great ambitions. I don't believe he doesn't have that intention. I know he treats you well. If you try to find evidence of his treason..."
Seeing Xiao Qiyue remained silent, Xiao Yan's eyes dimmed. "I know you can't bear to do it, but Yue'er, those who want to accomplish great things cannot be soft-hearted. If the Regent King is not removed, he will sooner or later become a great worry for you."
"Yue'er, think about it carefully."
Xiao Qiyue left the Summer Palace and accidentally bumped into someone when passing through the Imperial Garden.
"Meet Her Royal Highness."
(End of this chapter)
