The Herbal Scents of Farm Life
Chapter 1904: Directly Dumbing Themselves to Death

Chapter 1904: Chapter 1904: Directly Dumbing Themselves to Death

The emperor who spent his days contemplating the demise of one and the execution of another, how could he just suddenly have a stroke?

What a joke?

However, seeing how the Empress Dowager didn’t even raise an eyebrow after hearing the nanny’s words, it was evident she had long been aware of this news.

Therefore, it must have been someone from Prince Mo’s Mansion who was responsible for the emperor’s stroke.

Did that mean Prince Mo actually supported the Empress Dowager, and was also aware of her intentions to establish Prince Lin as the heir apparent?

This...

Everyone was somewhat confused; Prince Mo’s magnanimity seemed too vast, the throne was within his grasp, yet he simply handed it over to Prince Lin?

This was the throne we’re talking about, just relinquished so readily?

"Is the emperor’s condition grave? Can he still speak, can he stand up?" the Empress Dowager inquired.

She knew full well that given the ruthlessness with which Sui Zimo had acted, how could her son still stand? Perhaps he’d be confined to bed for the rest of his life?

Yet, in that moment, with so many present, she naturally had to show concern for her son.

That’s why she asked with an expression of urgency.

"To report to the Empress Dowager, the emperor’s situation is... the team of doctors is at a loss. This servant was just about to ask the Empress Dowager if we should..."

"There’s no need."

The Empress Dowager interrupted the nanny before she could finish her sentence.

What was the need for seeking doctors? Could any famous physician reverse what Sui Zimo had done and cure the emperor? Furthermore, even she, as his mother, did not wish for her son to recover.

Let it be then.

Let him live like this, it was better than curing him only to have him rule over Wei State and potentially face a future where no other Sui Zimo would be willing to clean up the mess.

Everybody shuddered upon hearing the Empress Dowager’s ’There’s no need.’

Such a harsh heart!

That was her own flesh and blood lying there, left to spend his days bedridden, and the Empress Dowager was not even willing to seek out a renowned physician!

Thus it is said, "In the royal family, there is no room for sentimentality," and indeed this saying resonated with truth.

"Given that the emperor is indisposed, he most certainly cannot attend to state affairs. You all, as ministers..."

And just like that, with the emperor barely in bed, the Empress Dowager made a grand gesture. With a few words, she chose a new master of Wei State, and such tremendous good fortune fell into Prince Lin’s lap.

...

"Detestable, utterly detestable!"

In another place, inside Prince Jin’s Mansion.

Sui Zijin shattered everything smashable around him, having cursed Sui Zimo countless times in his heart.

"What a worthless thing, how could I have such an emperor for a father? An idiot, utterly stupid! Utterly stupid!!"

He knew full well that he couldn’t outsmart Sui Zimo, yet he stubbornly refused to accept this truth and insisted on challenging authority.

Now look what happened – due to his relentless efforts, he had brought ruin upon himself as well, and such a tragic ruin at that, directly dragging himself into the whole mess!

If it weren’t for tonight’s foolishness, Sui Zimo would not have taken action against the emperor so soon, and he would have had time to prepare, time to ensure his victory in this power struggle.

But now...

It was too late for regrets; the emperor had stupidly sealed his fate, and this was likely how he would spend the rest of his life.

If he could live out his days this way, that would still be fortunate.

The real fear was that Sui Zilin would not let him off so easily, would he? Over the years, he and his mother had not spared any effort in opposing Sui Zilin and the Empress.