klisemfg Chapter 249 Possessed by a Ghost
Chapter 249 Possessed by a Ghost
Qin Jinhuai's eyes were red and his expression was turbulent as he looked at the box in Ye Yaoyao's hand with a complex mix of emotions: nostalgia, doubt, and confusion.
Ye Yaoyao's expression suddenly changed, adopting a gentle and affectionate one. A thin layer of mist welled up in her eyes, as if Chen Jiaojiao had possessed her, and she softly said to Qin Jinhuai:
"Crown Prince, don't let Ajiao bear the infamy of being a femme fatale even after her death."
"Gillian, are you really Gillian?"
Upon hearing the familiar address, Qin Jinhuai was jolted awake, a glimmer of hope instantly igniting in his eyes.
"Crown Prince, it's me. I didn't expect that Ajiao could still talk to you."
Ye Yaoyao's eyes were filled with tears as she looked at Qin Jinhuai with deep affection.
Suddenly turning to Ye Jingyang, he said:
"Young master, could you please bring in a string of candied hawthorns?"
"Ah!" Ye Jingyang was stunned, swallowed hard, and pointed at the box. "Are you my sister, or this?"
Ye Jingyang found it hard to believe, unable to tell whether his sister was acting or truly possessed by Chen Jiaojiao's ghost.
Upon hearing Ye Yaoyao's words, not only Ye Jingyang, but the tense atmosphere in the hall instantly froze. Everyone was incredulous that the deceased former Crown Princess had appeared.
"Thank you for your trouble, young master." Ye Yaoyao bowed slightly to Ye Jingyang.
Oh no, his sister is possessed by a ghost.
"Jingyang, hurry up!" Ye Xiumu urged decisively.
Ye Jingyang glanced at Ye Yaoyao and ran away quickly.
Ye Yaoyao turned her head and looked at Qin Jinhuai again, her eyes filled with even more tenderness, and slowly said:
“When Ajiao entered the palace, she knew that our fates would be intertwined. It was all worth it for Ajiao to help her brother, the Crown Prince.”
"My elder brother, the Crown Prince, is like the sun; one day he will break through the shadows and rise high above."
“Ah Jiao, you are Ah Jiao.”
Upon hearing Chen Jiaojiao's last words, Qin Jinhuai excitedly tried to run towards Ye Yaoyao, but Qin Jingyu immobilized him by striking his pressure points.
"Ah Jiao wants her Crown Prince to become a wise ruler, not a bad one, otherwise Ah Jiao will feel very guilty and hate herself."
Gillian Chung has never left. Crown Prince, you are too lonely by yourself. Gillian Chung has been watching over you at Taigu Temple.
I've been praying to Buddha to let us be ordinary people in our next life so we can continue our predestined relationship. What do you say, Brother Crown Prince?
Ye Yaoyao continued speaking, tears streaming down her cheeks, as if Chen Jiaojiao were expressing her deep affection for Qin Jinhuai.
"Okay, okay!" Qin Jinhuai's voice trembled with excitement as he responded without hesitation.
Ye Jingyang used his lightness skill to rush to the imperial kitchen. Fortunately, there were candied hawthorns there. He used his lightness skill to the fullest and delivered a string of candied hawthorns to Ye Yaoyao.
"Little sister, no, Your Highness, the candied hawthorns are here."
"Thank you, young master. I'd also like to trouble you to hold my ashes."
Ye Yaoyao gave the ashes to Ye Jingyang before accepting the candied hawthorn.
Waaah... His little sister is really possessed by a ghost! Can't this ghost just leave on its own?
Ye Yaoyao took a bite of a candied hawthorn and handed the rest to Qin Jinhuai.
"Crown Prince, do you still remember when Ajiao and I secretly ate candied hawthorns together without Aunt Empress's knowledge?"
Qin Jingyu's face darkened. He wouldn't allow it unless they shared a candied hawthorn. Before he could even make a move, Ye Yaoyao quickly placed the candied hawthorn near the prince's mouth.
"Crown Prince, please release them, okay?"
"it is good."
Qin Jinhuai was already lost in his memories. He took a bite of a candied hawthorn, and the familiar taste made him feel as if he had returned to the past. He nodded in agreement.
With the swords withdrawn, the ministers fled from the Imperial Guard as if granted a pardon, but Qin Jingyu's men subdued them.
Before the Crown Prince could recover, Ye Yaoyao inserted a silver needle, and Qin Jinhuai instantly fainted.
"Little sister, you're acting! I thought the Crown Princess really possessed you."
Seeing the familiar movements, Ye Jingyang finally realized what was happening and couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.
"Tie up the Crown Prince and take him back to Prince Jing's residence. Keep a close watch on him, and make sure nothing goes wrong."
"Qin Jinhuai's body is filled with turbid energy; he cannot die yet," Qin Jingyu instructed.
"Your Highness, rest assured, I will take good care of it."
Once the matter was settled, the officials stood in several rows.
"Your Highness, it's fortunate that you were here today, otherwise things would have been very bad! With the Emperor gone, the country cannot be without a ruler for even a day. We must quickly decide on a new emperor."
"Yes! Yes! The Emperor did not leave a will, so which of the three princes should be chosen?"
"The late emperor's last words are here."
Just as everyone was discussing and disagreeing, Xin Chonglian shouted, his expression solemn, and with both hands holding a royal edict high, he walked steadily to the front.
"The late emperor's edict is here; all ministers, receive the decree."
Upon seeing this, the ministers were all taken aback, but then they immediately understood and knelt down in unison to listen attentively.
Rumors circulated that the late emperor had left a will, but it was unexpectedly found in Xin Chonglian's possession, leading many to doubt its authenticity.
Xin Chonglian cleared his throat and began to read aloud in a loud and clear voice.
"I have been ordained by Heaven and reign over the world, but fate is fickle and my time is drawing near."
Of all the princes, only the ninth prince, Jingyu, is exceptionally intelligent and possesses extraordinary talent. I believe he has remarkable potential and, given time, will surely achieve great things.
Unfortunately, Jingyu is still young. To prevent my sons from waging war, I will pass the throne to Crown Prince Qin Qian.
Upon hearing this, half of everyone's doubts vanished; the late emperor's edict might indeed be true. Then they heard...
"If Crown Prince Qin Qian passes away, I hereby appoint my ninth son, Jingyu, to succeed to the throne."
This imperial edict is a well-considered decision, made for the sake of the nation and its people. I hope that my descendants and officials will carefully follow my will and not disobey it.
Admire this! "
As Xin Chonglian finished reading the last word, the hall remained silent. Everyone seemed still immersed in the shock brought by the imperial edict, unable to recover for a long time.
"My lords, the imperial edict was given to me personally by the late emperor. There are many officials from the late emperor's time here. You may come and verify whether it is the late emperor's handwriting."
Xin Chonglian stood solemnly, holding the imperial edict steadily in his hands, his gaze sweeping over the assembled ministers.
After he finished speaking, several senior officials stood up and walked towards him to look at the imperial edict, carefully examining the handwriting.
"It was indeed written by the late emperor himself. The strokes and writing habits of these characters are beyond doubt."
"That's right, it really is the late emperor's edict."
The late emperor went to great lengths to find this imperial edict, even going so far as to plot the murder of the entire Ye family.
Unexpectedly, this will was hidden in the hands of the most unthinkable person.
Xin Chonglian was just a young scholar who had just passed the imperial examination. Unexpectedly, the late emperor valued him so much that he was sent away from the court to protect the imperial edict.
"Your Highness Prince Jing, according to the late emperor's dying wish, you are to ascend the throne on a chosen date."
Xin Chonglian had kept the imperial edict for many years and finally fulfilled the late emperor's important task, kneeling down before Qin Jingyu.
All the officials knelt down and shouted:
"Long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor!"