Chapter 907 The Die Is Cast (1/2)

But why did it happen so suddenly? Yun Shang was completely lost in thought.

”Hail Your Majesty the Emperor. Hail Your Former Majesty the Emperor...” Many of the courtiers who were kneeling had come back to their senses. They bowed in a hurry, and their voices were loud and clear, pulling Yun Shang back from her contemplation.

Xia Huanyu nodded with a smile, turned around and smiled at Empress Hua. He looked at Luo Qingyan and said softly, ”Qingyan, come with me to the side hall. Shang'er, you too. The others of you can leave now.” Then he turned around with Empress Hua and entered the side hall.

Yun Shang stood up and turned to look at Luo Qingyan. Luo Qingyan's eyes were as deep as usual. When he saw Yun Shang looking at him, he held Yun Shang's hand. The two of them followed to the side hall. They really wanted to know why all this happened.

After arriving at the side hall, Xia Huanyu and Empress Hua sat down on seats of honor. Looking at Luo Qingyan and Yun Shang, who were confused, Xia Huanyu smiled and whispered, ”Do you feel a little sudden?”

Luo Qingyan didn't respond while Yun Shang nodded her head. It was such a sudden that she was still at a loss.

After a moment's silence, Xia Huanyu said, ”In fact, I meant to do this after Qingyan came back to the State of Xia as I wanted to look for Ling'er. I thought that since Qingyan was fine, Ling'er must be still alive. Later, Ling'er came back, but I still wanted to do this because I wanted more free time to accompany Ling'er. With so many state affairs to worry about, I can't even enjoy a meal with Ling'er. I've just waited for the right time.”

”I have been on the throne for thirty years. There are not many things that can be hidden from me inside and outside the Palace. The seventh Prince...” After a moment's silence, Xia Huanyu continued, ”The seventh Prince is a little sophisticated. I always know what he has done. He thought he could hide the truth from everyone, including the natural disaster thing recently, but he was wrong. I sent him out for the disaster relief on purpose for what I've just done today.”

Xia Huanyu fixed his eyes on Luo Qingyan and said, ”Qingyan, you will be a good emperor. I'm relieved to have you in charge of the country. However, one should be more tolerant when in a high position. The seventh Prince was born and raised in the Palace. After seeing the benefits brought by power, he began to think about something he shouldn't have. It's not that I haven't thought of handing over the throne to him, but he is not suitable for the position. Qingyan, I've given the throne to you, but I hope you can promise me to spare his life.”

One should be more tolerant when in a high position. It was the second time that Luo Qingyan had heard such words. Xia Huanyu had asked Yun Shang to tell him the words not long ago...

”More tolerant?” Luo Qingyan smiled, ”It seems I'm not the one who is not tolerant of others.”