I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 121 - 46: Regicide of the Crown Prince, Death of Liu Bao
Within the silent North Palace.
Liu Bao’s face was pale, his entire face covered in sweat, and he was mumbling incessantly.
"Grand Tutor... Grand Tutor!"
"Help me, help the Great Han again!"
It seemed he had dreamed of something terrifying, with an inexplicable look of pain on his face.
Liang Na watched this scene, her face filled with an even deeper sorrow.
She gently held Liu Bao’s hand, wanting to say something, but feared waking him.
But just at that moment.
Liu Bao suddenly shuddered, abruptly opened his eyes, and suddenly sat up, his eyes filled with fear.
"Your Majesty!" Liang Na quickly spoke, wanting to comfort Liu Bao.
But Liu Bao immediately looked around, and seeing no one in the hall, he quickly turned to Liang Na and urgently asked, "Empress, where is the Grand Tutor?"
"Where is the Grand Tutor?"
"Your Majesty," Liang Na responded anxiously, "The Grand Tutor is not in the Capital."
In that instant, Liu Bao finally realized the situation.
The next moment, he seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, even his eyes became a bit clearer.
Liang Na tightly held Liu Bao’s hand and softly asked, "Your Majesty, what is this...?"
"I dreamed that the Grand Tutor returned to the Capital."
Liu Bao looked at her, paused, and continued, "The Grand Tutor returned to the Capital because of my decree, then passed away in Luoyang."
His expression was utterly desolate.
Upon hearing this, the sorrow on Liang Na’s face deepened.
How could she not understand Liu Bao?
After all, Liu Bao had some personality traits similar to Liu Hu.
That is, he lacked a sense of security.
The experiences in the palace during his childhood.
These made Liu Bao develop such a personality.
It was because of Gu Xi’s presence that he overcame all this.
Gu Xi safeguarded him, allowing him to gradually develop an emperor’s confidence and ambition.
Later, his achievements grew greater, and the enfeoffment and dedication at Mount Tai directly reached the peak of an emperor.
But to say that one person can truly change one’s personality directly.
How is that possible?
If nothing unexpected happened, perhaps it would be fine, but the recent turmoil made Liu Bao gradually feel uneasy.
He wasn’t afraid of death.
He was afraid that after his death, the Great Han would begin its previous cycle again.
This was the reason for his fear.
The most crucial point was that Liu Bao’s rationality told him he couldn’t recall Gu Xi to the court.
Not only because of Gu Xi’s age.
But also for reasons concerning politics.
Gu Xi was already at such an age.
If he were recalled to the Capital, expending effort for state affairs.
Would he have another chance to cultivate an emperor like himself?
As long as Gu Xi was alive, that would be the most basic guarantee.
Even if the Great Han’s court truly fell into chaos.
It could not threaten the realm.
But if Gu Xi’s life was affected by this before cultivating a qualified monarch, resulting in his downfall once again.
Then, the storms the Great Han would face would far surpass the present.
For public and private reasons, he couldn’t gamble.
Liang Na looked at Liu Bao, her face filled with even deeper sorrow.
She wanted to speak to persuade him, but what could be said at such a point?
"Empress, my life hangs by a thread, I can no longer attend court."
"Send orders to the officials."
"Each should perform their duties, and further, the southern and northern armies, protect the Imperial Palace wholeheartedly, and must not allow unrest."
Liu Bao made a series of preparations.
By now, it was impossible for him to try to wield power, he could only strive to stabilize people’s hearts to prevent turmoil.
Then, he continued, "Empress, tell me about the vassal princes’ descendants across the land..."
Liang Na dared not hesitate, immediately recalling the vassal princes’ descendants who had come to the Capital, and softly said:
"Liu Zuan, son of Bohai’s filial prince Liu Hong... Liu Zhi, son of Marquis of Liwu Liu Yi... Liu Suan, son of Qing River’s loyal prince Liu Yanping..."
She carefully spoke.
Including these people’s backgrounds and their temperaments.
Liu Bao listened attentively.
But his frail appearance still made Liang Na increasingly sorrowful, as she watched her tears fall once again.
Liu Bao directly held her hand and earnestly said, "Empress, there’s no need to worry."
"I, will surely hold on until everything is settled!"
"I surely will!".....
...
Perhaps it was precisely because of laying down the state affairs.
Liu Bao’s health indeed showed some slight improvement, visibly recovering quite a bit.
Even the Imperial Physician mentioned signs of Liu Bao’s recovery.
He only needed to properly recuperate for some time.
There would be a chance for recovery.
This undoubtedly astonished the ministers, even Liu Bao himself hadn’t anticipated it.
The sudden change completely bewildered everyone!
Many were filled with joy.
For these officials, creating a flourishing age with the Emperor was their greatest goal.
Moreover, a prosperous age benefited their families. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺
Why not be happy about it?
Of course, some felt disappointed.
Liu Bao’s previous condition had stirred their ambitions, now seeing that this seemed to be losing hope.
They felt as though they had lost something.
This was human nature.
Liu Bao immediately sent a letter to Gu Xi, advising him not to worry.
His previous decree was too obvious.
No matter what, he needed to explain to Gu Xi.
Of course, although Liu Bao’s health showed signs of improvement, the matter of summoning the vassal princes’ descendants was still urgent.
No one knew what unexpected events tomorrow might bring.
Concerning the foundation of the state, no one dared to gamble.
The improvement in his health only made Liu Bao more confident in cultivating the selected Crown Prince.
He let go of all state affairs, delegating power.
Striving to recuperate.
And as time went by, the eligible descendants of the various vassal princes finally arrived in succession at the Capital City.
