inspire-indiana Chapter 359: The Queen Arrives (End)
Chapter 359: The Queen Arrives (End)
Xuanyuan Che only felt a flash before his eyes and a pain in his head, as if something had just entered his brain.
"Ah... my head hurts!"
Xuanyuan Che also fell down holding his head. This time there were many people around him supporting him so he did not fall to the ground.
"Imperial Physician, tell the Imperial Physician quickly!"
Many people rushed forward, some to support him, some to greet him, all surrounding Xuanyuan Che, looking extremely anxious.
Xuanyuan Che also fainted and was carried back to the bedroom.
After the imperial physician examined her, Nan Xi dismissed the palace maids, sat beside the dragon bed, and began to set up the barrier.
Nan Xi moved her fingers slightly, as if fiddling with the newly emerged seedlings in the fields. Unconsciously, a circle of faint barrier that almost blended with the surrounding air quietly took shape.
Her spiritual consciousness surrounded Xuanyuan Che and went towards his sea of consciousness.
The system was like a parasite, quietly taking root and growing, absorbing Xuanyuan Che's dragon energy.
Nan Xi slowly raised her hands, spread her ten fingers lightly, and like a farmer preparing to sow seeds, she outlined complex patterns in the air.
As Nan Xi's spiritual power surged, those patterns seemed to come alive, transforming into tiny and sharp energy streams that silently penetrated into Xuanyuan Che's mind and headed straight for the core area where the system was located.
These energy flows were like precise scalpels, shuttling through Xuanyuan Che's thought network, carefully avoiding important memories and emotions, and going straight to the heart of the matter.
The system sensed the threat and began to resist frantically, releasing various interference and protection mechanisms to try to prevent Nan Xi's invasion.
But Nan Xi was well prepared. Her spiritual power was like a raging flood, easily breaking through the system's defenses and forcing it into a desperate situation step by step.
With an almost inaudible cracking sound, the system was completely destroyed and turned into nothingness.
A wisp of original power floated out from nothingness, and Nan Xi took it into space.
Xuanyuan Che only felt a burst of clarity in his mind, as if the long-standing repression and restraint were instantly lifted.
He slowly opened his eyes.
There seemed to be a flash of light in the air, but when he looked again, it disappeared.
"Queen, you saved me?"
Nan Xi said nothing and turned away.
Xuanyuan Che won’t live long. He has been almost completely sucked out of the system and there is very little dragon energy left in his body.
The system fought back frantically when it was on the verge of death, absorbing Xuanyuan Che's vitality, which is why he is so weak.
Xuanyuan Che turned his head with difficulty. He could feel his body was weak and he might be dying.
Xuanyuan Che thought of Cheng Yurou. It was Cheng Yurou who caused his current situation.
"Somebody come!"
The eunuch Jiang Hai at the palace gate rushed in quickly.
"What are your orders, Your Majesty?"
"Cheng Yurou...Cheng Yurou..."
Jiang Hai replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, Concubine Rou just committed suicide."
Hatred flashed in Xuanyuan Che's eyes. This bad woman had harmed him to this point, and now she was committing suicide out of fear of punishment. He would not allow this!
"Whip the corpse... confiscate the property... and execute all nine generations of the clan!"
Jiang Hai bowed respectfully and left to convey the emperor's order.
Xuanyuan Che lay on the bed, thinking a lot.
When the emperor passed away, it was necessary to support a new emperor, but Xuanyuan Che had only one son, Xuanyuan Yu, and he was only five years old this year and could not handle state affairs at all.
Three voices emerged in the court. One was that the young emperor should ascend the throne and the empress dowager should rule the country.
One is that the young emperor ascends the throne and Xuanyuan Cheng becomes the regent.
Another scenario is that a young emperor ascends the throne and the eighth prince becomes regent.
The Eighth Prince has many supporters and is also a strong competitor.
Nan Xi had no interest in governing the country, but she did not want to see the government fall into the hands of others. She was thinking about whether she should give a loyalty token to the regent, and then Xuanyuan City came.
"My lady, the Nineteenth Prince requests to see you."
"Xuan!"
When Xuanyuan Cheng stepped into Fengyi Palace, there was worry on his face. He heard that his brother and sister-in-law were very loving. Now that his brother was gone, his sister-in-law would surely be very sad.
He saluted and said, "Your Highness Xuanyuan Cheng pays respect to Her Majesty the Queen. May Her Majesty live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years."
Nan Xi sat on the phoenix chair and gently raised her hand and said, "Nineteenth brother, please don't be polite. Please take a seat."
Xuanyuan Cheng sat down as he was told. His gaze stayed on Nan Xi for a moment, and he secretly complained in his heart, she doesn't look sad at all.
"Your Majesty, the country cannot be without a ruler for even a day. The young emperor ascending the throne is the general trend. However, the young emperor is still young, and someone needs to take over the government affairs temporarily."
Nan Xi nodded slightly to show her agreement, but did not express her opinion immediately.
"Nineteenth brother, what you said makes sense, but the selection of the regent must be made with caution."
Xuanyuan Cheng continued, "Your Majesty is right. Although I am not talented, as a member of the royal family, I should share the country's worries. I am willing to take on this important responsibility and assist the young emperor until he can rule the country."
His words were sincere and firm, without any hypocrisy or affectation.
Nan Xi looked at him quietly, thinking secretly in her heart.
Xuanyuan Cheng has a very high prestige in the court and has outstanding abilities. If he were to serve as regent, he would be able to stabilize the court and prevent foreign relatives or powerful officials from taking advantage of the opportunity to cause chaos.
"I am very pleased that my Nineteenth Brother has such a heart."
Nan Xi decided to let Xuanyuan Cheng be the regent. At least he was much more pleasing to the eye than that Eighth Prince.
After the loyalty talisman was affixed, Nan Xi no longer had to worry about Xuanyuan City's loyalty.
With Nanxi's support, Xuanyuan Cheng easily got the position of regent.
He attended court early every day, handled government affairs diligently and fairly, treated every minister with respect and understanding, and soon won more people's hearts and support.
He was fully aware of the heavy responsibility he shouldered. Not only did he have to stabilize the political situation, but he also had to pave the way for the growth of the young emperor Xuanyuan Yu.
Under the careful governance of Xuanyuan City, the country gradually restored its former peace and prosperity.
He implemented a series of policies that benefited the country and the people, reduced the burden on the people, encouraged agricultural production, and strengthened border defense, enabling the country to improve both internally and externally and become increasingly powerful.
And Nan Xi, as she wished, lived a leisurely retirement life.
She did not completely withdraw from government affairs, but she spent more time in the harem, accompanying the young Xuanyuan Yu, teaching him to read and write, and cultivating his character and talents.
Of course, she also secretly observed Xuanyuan Cheng's every move to ensure that he remained loyal to the country and the royal family.
As time goes by, Xuanyuan Yu gradually grows up under the joint teaching of Nanxi and Xuanyuan Cheng. He is not only smart, but also has a kind heart.
Whenever Xuanyuan City was busy with government affairs, Xuanyuan Yu would go to the court to listen and learn how to govern the country.
In the blink of an eye, several years passed, and Xuanyuan Yu had grown into a handsome and talented young man.
When he was sixteen years old, Xuanyuan City kept its promise and returned power to him.
Nan Xi took the opportunity to move out of the harem, using the excuse of living in the temporary palace for a long time. In fact, she took Xiaoying and Xuanlin with her to play everywhere.
Outside the palace, there are magnificent mountains and rivers and picturesque scenery.
Nanxi and his group sometimes strolled along the forest paths, listening to the birds singing and smelling the flowers; sometimes they went boating on the lake, enjoying the breeze on their faces.
Xiaoying and Xuanlin also relaxed for a rare moment, with long-lost smiles on their faces.
"come out!"
A figure walked out from the shadows, it was Xuanyuan Cheng.
(Finish)