The Emperor rose to his feet and said, "Four of you, please rise. I have something important to ask of you once we entered the palace. I'm already over 60,years old, and I'm dying of an illness. I chanced upon a minor illness this spring and was unable to get up after that. I've become more and more serious these days, and I know that my days are numbered. My son said that I've been through thick and thin since the seventies years of my life. I'm not considered to be living to the death, but rather, I'm worried about the ancestors of my family." The Infante Shou replied, "Your spirit is great today, and it's the sign that your illness is about to heal. I'll be fine if you take care of yourself well, and I'll be able to make sure everything goes well."
The four ministers stood solemnly wit
