Chapter 2089: Chapter 71: Abdication

Wufu quickly learned why Emperor Kaiping mentioned abdication; it was because voices of doubt had arisen in the court.

The Central Palace had no sons, and the Emperor himself did not fill the Harem, which was a major issue. The absence of a future heir in the Imperial Palace was greatly unfavorable for a nation’s development, especially as Great Yan was thriving and prosperous. Having no successor was not a good phenomenon.

"At most, he can hold on for two years," Ah Jiu said to Wufu.

After two years, if no heir appeared, the courtiers would also force him to abdicate.

Wufu felt quite aggrieved; toward Jhin Mingdong, she felt both like an aunt and a sister, and truly couldn’t bear to see him forced.

"Be honest, how likely is it that he can have a son?" Wufu asked.

"Not even ten percent," Ah Jiu knew how she felt about Emperor Kaiping and reluctantly replied.

Wufu threw the teacup in her hand and angrily said, "Damn Lady Song, even in death she doesn’t let people be at ease."

Ah Jiu hugged her, repeatedly comforting her, "Alright, even if he doesn’t become emperor, he won’t live poorly, maybe he’ll be even more carefree."

In these years, state affairs were managed by him and the ministers, and the Emperor was no different from a figurehead.

But as they spoke, Wufu still felt some injustice in her heart.

"If he steps down, Little Bun will still adorn him with a lifetime of glory," Ah Jiu said.

"I know." Wufu gave a bitter smile, "I just feel a bit unjust in my heart."

Ah Jiu silently kissed her on the temple.

...

Compelled by circumstances, Wufu and Ah Jiu both accepted Emperor Kaiping’s intention, and began to guide their son on the path to becoming an Emperor. Whether in literary or military arts or imperial tactics, he had to learn it all, to prepare for the future.

As Wufu said, Jhin Mingxi, this pitiful child, no longer had time for play; his unscrupulous parents were vigorously pushing him to grow up.

This made the Great Empress Dowager, who considered him her lifeblood, heartbroken, and she scolded Ah Jiu and them harshly.

But despite her scolding, she knew her son’s aspirations lay elsewhere, so she could only pin her hopes on her only grandson.

The Great Empress Dowager formally handed over the remaining Kirin cohort of the former emperor to Jhin Mingxi. In turn, Jhin Mingxi let Xiao Qi lead them, preparing him to succeed as the next leader, continually expanding and recruiting newcomers, thus reestablishing the Kirin Guard’s feared prestige among officials; this is a story for another time.

At the age of ten, Jhin Mingxi attended court for the first time to listen and participate in state affairs, beginning his involvement in politics, and went on various journeys.

In three years, Jhin Mingxi nearly traveled throughout Great Yan, uncovering several national parasites. At such a young age, he was trustworthy in speech, decisive in action, wise, bold, and courageous in conduct, inspiring admiration and awe in others.

In the winter of the twelfth year of Emperor Kaiping’s reign, the Emperor, with no sons and ill health, abdicated for the sake of the Imperial Family of Great Yan. He passed over the Regent King, and ceded the throne to his younger cousin, Jhin Mingxi, ending his imperial career with unanimous consent from the ministers.

At the end of the twelfth year of Emperor Kaiping’s reign, Jhin Mingxi ascended the throne at the age of thirteen, changing the era name to Qiping the following year and titled the abdicated Emperor Kaiping as Prince Ling. With the ministers’ assistance, he revitalized Great Yan, conquered the Northwest, expanded the empire, and made all nations submit, ruling for over sixty years, and was known posthumously as Emperor Qiping.

In September of the third year of Emperor Qiping’s reign, Emperor Qiping was wed, the Regent King returned governance to Emperor Qiping, and was honored as the Retired Emperor with his mother as the Holy Mother Empress Dowager.

In the spring of the fourth year of Emperor Qiping’s reign, the Retired Emperor, along with the Empress Dowager, toured various countries, traveled the Western Regions, and sailed overseas, bringing back more grain seeds and many unheard items to Great Yan, leading it into a peaceful and prosperous era.

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