Honghui is reborn in Legend of Zhen Huan, I will protect my mother

Yinzhen still did not dare to relax and went to Changchun Garden several more times, but he returned empty-handed and ran for several days in vain. Later, Kangxi even issued an order, "Prince Yong is busy with political affairs, and His Majesty will not see you for the time being. Please go back."

Ah, this, he is not even allowed to see the emperor, it seems he is determined to give up power!

Yinzhen was in a daze for several days and did not dare to talk about it to others. He only muttered a few words to his eldest son, "Honghui, what do you think the emperor thinks? Is this how the crown prince is secretly appointed?"

Honghui smiled but said nothing, because he had already seen that the Emperor's father had probably had a nightmare similar to a premonition. In the dream, he most likely saw the tragic scene of the nine dragons fighting for the throne in the previous life. As for what happened after his father ascended the throne, he probably did not dream about it.

"Your Mahafa hasn't seen your father for five days, but he still let you in. Why don't you ask him what his plan is? No, you'd better not ask. Less trouble is worse than more!"

"Father, don't worry. Just do whatever the Emperor arranges for you. He won't harm you anyway."

Is this the case? What if this is an inspection? If he is careless and gets carried away, will the emperor be upset? Will there be another change in the throne?

When the time came, Yinzhen couldn't help but worry about gains and losses. After all, victory was in sight and he couldn't withstand any blow!

Seeing that no amount of persuasion was working, Honghui simply let it go. Anyway, the facts would tell his father that the emperor really wanted to give up power.

From then on until December 20th, Kangxi never left Changchun Garden again, nor handled any state affairs. He only issued an imperial edict to confer titles.

As for which princes were chosen? This time, only the eldest prince Yinzhi, Li Beile Yinreng, the thirteenth Beizi Yinxiang and the fourteenth Beizi Yinzhen were fortunate enough to receive rewards. Among them, Yinzhi was promoted to Zhi Beile, Yinreng was promoted to Li Junwang, the thirteenth Beizi Yinxiang was promoted to Duoluo Beile and given the title Yi, and the fourteenth Beizi Yinzhen was also promoted to Duoluo Beile and given the title Xian.

As for the other princes, Kangxi intends to wait until the new emperor ascends the throne before showing any favor to them!

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December 21st, Changchun Garden.

"Are you ready?" Kangxi took the medicine bowl, frowned, and drank it all in one gulp while holding his breath.

Li Dequan still couldn't believe it: "Your Majesty, everything is ready, but is it really necessary to do this?"

"Li Dequan, you've overstepped your bounds!"

"I deserve to die, Your Majesty, please punish me..."

Kangxi had no intention of making a fuss. "Alright, I'll forgive you this time! You've been with me for decades, and although you've gained a lot of experience, it's normal for you to have doubts about this matter. I can tell you that I'm sincere this time. When spring comes, I'll take you to live in the Tangshan Palace. I want to take good care of you and live another year or so."

Li Dequan wiped the cold sweat from his face with his sleeve and staggered to his feet. He was not young anymore.

"Wherever you go, Your Majesty, I will follow you. In life and in death, I will serve you alone!"

"I know you are loyal. After I am gone, you will go to Jingling Mausoleum to guard it for me. When your life is over, I will allow you to be buried next to Jingling Mausoleum, so that you can be closer to me and continue to serve me underground."

In today's world, this is already a great honor. As for the rare opportunity to be buried in the imperial tomb, Li Dequan knows very well that it will not be his turn, so he is really satisfied!

"I thank the emperor for his grace."

"Okay, go down first and tell the people below to keep their mouths shut. I don't want this to get out!"

"Whoo."

The two of them finished their discussion and on the first day of the first lunar month, they caught all the civil and military officials in the court and all the princes and grandchildren of the emperor off guard!

"I have worked diligently all my life and have never been lazy. Now that the country is peaceful, I am already content! Taizong died at the age of fifty. The previous emperor died young at the age of twenty-four, but I have lived to the age of seventy. Even if I die one day, I will die with a smile on my face. But I am not in good health now and cannot take care of state affairs. For the sake of the stability of the Qing Dynasty, I will appoint a new emperor as soon as possible."

Someone immediately objected: "Your Majesty, please be cautious about abdicating. There are always some hidden dangers in a country with two rulers..."

Kangxi waved his hand and interrupted him. "I have made up my mind. Li Dequan, go and get the imperial edict I have drafted. Ma Qi, Zhang Tingyu, you and the other princes of the royal family, go and get the box behind the plaque of 'upright and bright'. Although I intend to abdicate, I must follow the rules and set a good example for future generations!"

Everyone looked at each other, and all eyes were on Prince Yong Yinzhen. Apart from him, who else could be the new emperor?

After a while, both imperial edicts were brought in, and Li Dequan read them out in public: "In compliance with the will of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: Prince Yong's fourth son, Yinzhen, is a man of noble character and very much like me. He will surely be able to inherit the throne and succeed me as Emperor! According to the rules, he must observe mourning for 27 days and then be released. This will be announced to the world so that everyone will know."

It is indeed so! The affairs of a country are entrusted to the hands of one person, so how can the new ruler be someone else?

Before everyone could react, Yinzhen knelt down on the ground and begged the emperor to take back his decision, "Father, this is not allowed. You should take a good rest for a few months until you feel better..."

"Fourth Brother, I have made up my mind. No need to persuade me anymore!" Kangxi stood up slowly and waved his sleeves. "I will leave the Qing Dynasty in your hands. I only hope that you will work hard and conscientiously, fulfill your duties for the people, and contribute to the foundation of the Qing Dynasty. I am confident in your character and ability."

"Father Emperor, I am not experienced enough and need a few more years of training. Please take back your order."

Kangxi said decisively: "Honghui, help your father to rise to power. Why are you so indecisive? I have asked the Imperial Astronomical Observatory to choose an auspicious day for the abdication ceremony on the eighth day of the second month. The dragon robe will also be embroidered before the New Year. You should follow the instructions for the rest as soon as possible."

Everyone had no choice but to respond with a "yes" in unison.

At the family dinner that followed, everyone lost their appetite. They looked at Prince Yong, then at the current emperor. They could not understand why His Majesty would give up power and establish a new emperor so easily.

In history, there are very few monarchs who abdicated. Shouldn't the son succeed the father? What is Your Majesty doing?

But His Majesty said it in front of all the civil and military officials in the court. Doesn't this prevent them from making any assumptions? Because it was obviously His Majesty's own decision, and Prince Yong, who was lucky enough, was still kept in the dark!

What made everyone even more uncomfortable was that the new emperor did not meet their expectations. The cold-blooded Prince Yong did not look like a benevolent monarch. Moreover, the current emperor was at least over 70 years old, and Prince Yong did not look like a short-lived emperor. His future would be difficult.

Although things are not going well now, he is picky about politics and has a mean and impatient temperament, so it is extremely difficult to please him!

Why!Why!Why!