My father is Chongzhen? Then I have no choice but to rebel.

Chapter 87 Chongzhen: Rebellious son! You are finally going to kill the king!

No!

He must meet Chongzhen tomorrow no matter what and test Chongzhen's reaction, otherwise he won't be able to sleep well!

If Zhu Cilang did not allow him to meet Chongzhen, he would lead other civil and military officials to kneel at the palace gate.

Anyway, they were just asking to see Chongzhen, and it had nothing to do with the previous abdication.

Isn't it the duty of a minister to care about the emperor's illness?

If they still can't see Chongzhen, then it can only mean that something must have happened in the palace, and he will have to make other plans by then.

On the other side, Kunning Palace.

Chongzhen was getting ready to go to bed when he was suddenly attracted by the sound of footsteps outside.

This made Chongzhen very unhappy.

Although he was imprisoned by the rebellious son Zhu Cilang, he is still the emperor after all. These people are too presumptuous!
Then, Chongzhen frowned and scolded:
"Who is making the noise outside?"

Immediately afterwards, Zhu Cilang's voice rang out:

"Father, I came to visit you late at night to discuss something."

Chongzhen was slightly stunned when he heard this.

He didn't understand why Zhu Cilang came to discuss something with him in the middle of the night, but he finally said:
"come in."

There was no way, he knew in his heart that this unfilial son was just pretending to be with him, and he would break in even if he disagreed. In this case, he should save some face for himself!

Then, Zhu Cilang strode in, followed by several eunuchs who were holding several dishes and a pot of fine wine.

Chongzhen was even more puzzled when he saw this:
"What do you mean?"

Zhu Cixi smiled and said:
"I think the moonlight is beautiful tonight, and I would like to invite you to have a few drinks with me. What do you think?"

Chongzhen was speechless for a moment.

In the middle of the night, Zhu Cilang suddenly came to the harem and said he wanted to treat him to a drink. This didn't seem right no matter how he looked at it!

He thought to himself, could it be that this rebellious son wanted to ease the relationship between father and son?
Thinking of this, Chongzhen was really moved.

After all, he had been locked up in Kunning Palace for several days, with limited movement. He couldn't even leave Kunning Palace. He also wanted to go out for some fresh air and move around a little.

So, Chongzhen nodded and said:

"In that case, I will reluctantly agree to your request."

Afterwards, Zhu Cilang and Chongzhen walked out of Kunning Palace together.

Queen Zhu did not join in the fun. She also felt that the father and son needed to ease their relationship a little.

Outside Kunning Palace, the moonlight was bright and a table of fine wine and delicious food was ready.

The father and son sat at the table, surrounded by Zhu Cilang's personal soldiers.

Chongzhen raised his glass and took a sip, feeling very happy.

After all, he had been locked up in Kunning Palace for the past half month and was really bored.

Now, looking at the bright moon, he felt a rare sense of freedom.

In contrast, Zhu Cilang just casually picked up a few pieces of food with his chopsticks, put them down, and did not drink.

Chongzhen didn't care about these things and continued drinking.

However, when he saw Zhu Cilang take out a small bottle from his sleeve and put it on the table, his face suddenly turned pale.

Because he realized that this thing must be poison!

For a moment, Chongzhen was filled with grief and anger.

He thought that after spending some time together, the relationship between father and son had eased.

He was even willing to stay in the harem and take the blame for Zhu Cilang.

However, unexpectedly, Zhu Cilang still wanted to kill him.

He thought about how in the nearly three hundred years of Ming Dynasty history, there had never been a case of a son poisoning his father for the throne, but now this rebellious son was going to set a precedent!
Thinking of this, Chongzhen just felt tears welling up in his eyes.

The next second, he picked up the wine glass, took another big sip, and then angrily threw the glass to the ground with a crisp sound.

Then, Chongzhen stared at Zhu Cilang coldly and said in a trembling voice:
"Rebellious son, I tell you, I will never drink your poison! If you have the guts, come up and force it upon me!"

"Even in my grave, I will complain to all my ancestors, accusing you, a rebellious son, of poisoning your own father!"

Zhu Cilang rubbed his forehead helplessly and explained:
"Father, didn't you notice I didn't drink any wine just now? In fact, I put this medicine in your wine early in the morning, so whether you drink it or not, you have already 'drank' it now."

"what?"

When Chongzhen heard this, he was struck by lightning and stood there in a daze.

He didn't expect that this rebellious son was even more vicious than he imagined.

At this moment, he felt completely hopeless and slumped down in his chair, staring blankly at the moon in the sky.

Because he was afraid, afraid that he would never see this bright moon again.

However, at this moment, Zhu Cilang's voice rang out again:

"Also, who told you that what you just drank was poison?"

Not poison?

Upon hearing this, Chongzhen looked at Zhu Cilang in surprise:
"What did you say? You said that what you just gave me to drink wasn't poison?"

"Of course it's not poison!"

Zhu Cilang was speechless.

"When did I ever say this was poison? And who said I was going to kill the king?"

"Don't you think about it? If I really wanted to kill the king, would you be alive now?"

This was Zhu Cilang's true thought. Although he did think about killing Chongzhen at the beginning, this idea was quickly dispelled.

Because the crimes of regicide and patricide are so serious, no matter how clever his methods are, they will definitely be known to others in the future.

After all, truth will come out sooner or later!
The consequence of this is that his descendants will most likely follow his example and commit regicide and patricide.

This is not what Zhu Cilang wants to see.

Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, is the best example. Because of Li Shimin's Xuanwu Gate Incident, every transfer of the throne in the Li Tang Dynasty was bloody.

Zhu Cilang doesn't want to see the Ming Dynasty become like this in the future!

Therefore, the throne could only be transferred normally between him and Chongzhen.

At this time, Chongzhen was completely confused.

He pointed to the bottle on the table and asked in a trembling voice:

"So what kind of medicine is this?"

Zhu Cilang picked up the bottle and said:

"Well, it's just an anesthetic similar to a knockout drug. After drinking it, people will feel very tired for a whole day and night, and won't even have the strength to speak."

"Why did you give me this drink?"

Chongzhen asked again, he really couldn't understand this rebellious son.

Zhu Cilang sighed and continued:

"I was forced to do this! When I rebelled before, I killed the spies planted in the palace by those nobles and civil officials."

"Recently, those people have started contacting the palace's insiders again, trying to get information from the palace."

"But those palace maids and eunuchs were all killed by me, and I can no longer contact them. They will definitely become suspicious at this time."

"So, to prove that nothing happened in the palace, I decided to take you with me to the morning court tomorrow."

"But I'm afraid you'll do something uncontrollable tomorrow, so I can only give you some medicine to ensure nothing goes wrong tomorrow."

After hearing this, Chongzhen finally understood everything.

But immediately afterwards, Chongzhen's mood became extremely complicated.

At this moment, he didn't know what expression he should have to fit the current situation.

Be angry, you are indeed angry!
But who should I be angry with?
Should I be angry at this rebellious son who drugged me?

Or should we be angry at those civil and military officials who dared to openly plant traitors in the palace?
Chongzhen didn't know.

But he is indeed very, very angry now.

But there's nothing I can do even if I'm angry. I've already taken the medicine, so I can't spit it out now, right?
He doesn't have that ability!
And even if he vomits, this unfilial son will most likely make him drink it again!
For a moment, all kinds of complicated emotions surged into Chongzhen's heart.

Finally, Chongzhen took a deep breath and said:
"My unfilial son, I have decided. I will abdicate to you! After a while, I will issue an imperial decree of abdication, and then you can become emperor openly and honestly."

"I promise you that I will not contact any officials outside. I will only stay in the palace and be the emperor."

Chongzhen now completely compromised because he knew that no matter what means he used, he could not get back the throne that belonged to him.

Moreover, it might force Zhu Cilang into a desperate situation, which is something he absolutely does not want to see.

After all, if he was really killed by Zhu Cilang, he would not be able to face his ancestors!

Besides, through observation over the past few days, this rebellious son is indeed more qualified to be the emperor of the Ming Dynasty than himself!
In his hands, the Ming Dynasty might really be able to revive!

However, Zhu Cilang shook his head when he heard this, and then said calmly:

"Not yet. I am not ready to become the emperor yet."

"The status of Crown Prince is sufficient for now, so let Father be the Emperor for the time being."

"We'll discuss this matter again after the situation in Liaodong is completely resolved."

There is no way. The situation in Liaodong is currently in an emergency state. If the country suddenly changes its emperor, the morale of the soldiers on the front line will definitely be affected.

Zhu Cilang could not let this happen, he had to keep the country in a stable state.

Besides, he is still too young, only fourteen years old at most.

Chongzhen was in his prime, and at this time he suddenly stood up and said that he wanted to abdicate and pass the throne to the crown prince. What do you think the officials would think?
What do the people of the world think?
This obviously doesn't make sense, so Chongzhen can only be emperor for a few more years.

At the same time, Chongzhen was speechless.

Wasn't the reason this rebellious son rebelled in the first place just for the throne?
I am willing to give up the throne now, why is this rebellious son still unwilling?
Suddenly, at this moment, Chongzhen felt that the scenery before his eyes began to shake. He knew that the drug was beginning to take effect.

Zhu Cilang also reacted and waved to the two eunuchs next to him. Someone came over and supported Chongzhen.

Zhu Cilang ordered:

"Take Father to Kunning Palace."

After returning to Kunning Palace, Zhu Cilang briefly told Queen Zhou what had happened before.

Although Queen Zhou was a little surprised, she knew that her son was doing this to stabilize the court, so she didn't say anything more.

I have to say that the potions Zhu Cilang bought from the system store are still very useful.

Half an hour after Chongzhen drank it, his whole body had completely collapsed.

He lay in bed. Although his eyes and nose could move, he could not speak, and even raising his arms was very difficult.

But for Zhu Cilang, this is undoubtedly a good thing.

"Mother, I will take my leave now. You should also go to bed early. Remember to help father clean up tomorrow morning."

After Zhu Cilang finished speaking, he left.

Early the next morning, after everything was ready, Zhu Cilang slowly took up the position of Crown Prince Regent.

At this moment, the ministers were already waiting for him in the court.

(End of this chapter)