After Ying Tiangang had settled the matter in Zhiyang Palace, he also headed to Xianyang Palace with Ying Zheng and Zhao Ji.
In Xianyang Palace, when Ying Tiangang successfully brought Ying Zheng and his son here to meet King Zhuang Xiang, Zichu could not help but tear up, his face filled with tenderness and reluctance.
"Your Majesty! Your Majesty, Zhao Ji almost didn't get to see you for the last time!”
As soon as Concubine Zhao entered Xianyang Palace, she could not care less about anything else. Her bright eyes immediately locked onto King Zhuang Xiang, who was lying on the bed in front of her. He was getting weaker and weaker. His face gradually lost its red color and turned gray and dark.
Zhao Ji immediately pounced over and grabbed King Zhuang Xiang's arm tightly with both hands as she cried out in grief. Her voice was so sad that it made the listeners cry!
It could be seen that Concubine Zhao still had deep feelings for Prince Zhuang Xiang!
"Lady Zhao, don't cry. This is fate. There's nothing we can do!
However, at this final moment, I can still see you and your son with my own eyes. I am satisfied!
Zheng 'er, come forward and let me take a good look!
Now, Great Qin will be handed over to you. I hope that you can complete the great undertaking that the previous kings have yet to succeed!”
Looking at the tear-stained Lady Zhao and Ying Zheng, who was kneeling in front of the bed and weeping silently, King Zhuang Xiang Zichu felt that everything was now in his heart!
"Father!"
Hearing this, Ying Zheng's eyes were filled with tears. He quickly stepped forward and held King Zhuang Xiang's other hand, remaining silent.
This scene made one's heart ache and grieve. The King of Qin could not escape death in the end!
And perhaps, it was this death that left a deep impression on him, that left a deep impression on Ying Zheng's young heart, the fear of death and the desire for longevity!
"Zichu!"
Empress Dowager Huayang, who had been looking concerned and sad, could not help but cry when she saw Prince Zhuang Xiang's affectionate act.
Not only her, but even Lu Buwei and Ying Ji could not help but lower their heads and wipe away the tears in their eyes when they saw King Zhuang Xiang's last moments.
"Lord Yongyang, it's been hard on you this time! Thanks to you, I can fulfill my wish!”
At this moment, King Zhuang Xiang suddenly looked at Ying Tiangang, who was standing silently at the side.
Ying Tiangang looked at King Zhuang Xiang, who was much thinner and weaker than before. His life force was like a candle in the wind. He felt a little bitter.
Ying Tiangang understood that what King Zhuang Xiang wanted to express was not only because he had successfully brought the Crown Prince to see him for the last time, but more importantly, he had agreed to the heavy responsibility of entrusting the Crown Prince to King Zhuang Xiang.
"Now that the Crown Prince has arrived, I shall officially announce that after my great expedition, Crown Prince Ying Zheng will inherit the throne!
Lord Yongyang and the prime minister would assist the new king in court! His mother and Zong Zheng could also stand at the side and correct him!”
When King Zhuang Xiang saw the arrival of Crown Prince Ying Zheng, he did not hesitate to announce his posthumous edict on the spot, and had someone take out the edict that he had prepared in advance!
For a moment, everyone stood up and bowed."We will obey!"
Whether it was Ying Tiangang or Lu Buwei, they all approved of this edict.
Especially since Ying Tiangang had already sensed the change in the atmosphere in the palace when he returned. It was obvious that Lu Buwei had also received a private conversation with King Zhuang Xiang.
He should have already distributed the benefits. It was obvious that both Empress Dowager Huayang and Lu Buwei were well aware of what was going to happen next and were prepared.
Empress Dowager Hua Yang represented the branch of the Chu Kingdom in the Imperial Court of the Qin Kingdom. She had inherited the most legendary female relationship of the Great Qin Kingdom-Empress Dowager Xuan of the Great Qin!
It could be said that it was deeply rooted, and Prime Minister Lu Buwei represented a new branch, which was filled with outsiders!
The two of them could be said to be restraining each other, with one dominating.
However, the two of them did not make any other moves. This meant that King Zhuang Xiang had already arranged everything properly. It could be seen that King Zhuang Xiang had the intention of an emperor!
King Zhuang Xiang Zichu did not know what Ying Tiangang was thinking at the moment. After announcing the posthumous edict, he also held Ying Zheng's hand and began to give him his final instructions.
"Zheng 'er, you're still young and haven't reached the age of adulthood yet, so you can't personally govern. The government can only be handed over to the Prime Minister, Lord Yong Yang, and other ministers to assist you. You have to learn from Lord Yong Yang and the Prime Minister seriously and be a qualified king!
The prime minister is old and prudent. He has also been kind to me. You can treat him like a father after I die!”
Prince Zhuang Xiang's words shocked many people present.
"Zhongfu?"
This was an honorable title, and it also indicated that Lu Buwei would be an irreplaceable figure in the Great Qin Dynasty even after the new king ascended the throne!
"This old minister is terrified. The king's kindness to this minister is as heavy as a mountain. This old minister will do his best to assist the crown prince!”
Lu Buwei could not help but be stunned. He had never thought that at this last moment, King Zhuang Xiang would give him such a big gift. Lu Buwei quickly knelt down to express his gratitude.
At this moment, Lu Buwei was secretly happy. After all, being able to become the Crown Prince's second father meant that King Zhuang Xiang still trusted him as always.
It also indicated that his position in the new dynasty was also guaranteed, and he had to pay more attention to protecting Ying Zheng!
It had to be said that before King Zhuang Xiang's death, he had also schemed against Lu Buwei, who was well versed in the ways of commerce, and made him firmly tie himself to Ying Zheng's ship!
With an unimportant title and irresistible benefits, he had tied Lu Buwei up and even concentrated all the schemes in the court on him.
Creating a good environment for Ying Zheng to grow up in was a stroke of genius!
"Zheng 'er, come forward and pay your respects to Zhongfu!"
King Zhuang Xiang did not care about the shock and confusion of the others. He raised his hand slightly towards Ying Zheng, and Ying Zheng understood. He knew very well what his father was doing.
All of this was for his own good!
Therefore, Ying Zheng had sincerely acknowledged Lu Buwei's title as his second father. At least, that was what it looked like on the surface. But, what was the final result?
Everything depended on the future!
"Zheng 'er greets Zhongfu!"
Ying Zheng helped Lu Buwei up and bowed to him at the same time.
Seeing this, Lu Buwei's face was full of fear and trepidation, but he was also very touched. A touch of warmth flashed in his eyes.
"Zheng 'er, come here!"
After doing all this, King Zhuang Xiang called Ying Zheng over again.
"Zheng 'er, I'll give you one last reminder. You can ask Zhongfu about internal affairs, and you can ask Yongyang about military affairs!”
As soon as King Zhuang Xiang said this, the main characters, Lord Yongyang, Ying Tiangang, and Lu Buwei, instantly became the focus of everyone present!
Especially Ying Tiangang and Lu Buwei, who couldn't help but look at each other.
Lu Buwei's eyes were filled with surprise. He had never thought that Lord Yongyang would be able to receive such an honor!
What kind of person was he to be valued so much by King Zhuang Xiang?
Lu Buwei's curiosity was piqued. He recalled the past, but he hadn't discovered anything special about Lord Yongyang.
Either the other party had hidden himself very well, or the other party was a good-for-nothing who looked like gold on the outside but was rotten on the inside?
But was this possible?
For a moment, Lu Buwei started to take Ying Tiangang seriously.
"Yes, sir! Father, Zheng 'er will remember!"
Seeing that King Zhuang Xiang was almost speechless, Ying Zheng nodded with tears in his eyes.
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