The High Gate Mistress of Rebirth

With this great victory in the Southern Expedition, Gaoshan Kingdom became a subsidiary of Daqi. This time, the land in the south of Daqi stretched all the way to the South China Sea, with a vast territory and a powerful presence in all directions.

The next month after the army returned in triumph, Li Ling ordered an amnesty for the world, and held a banquet in the palace for the soldiers of the Southern Expedition.

Most of the celebration banquets were held separately. Li Ling hosted the banquet for the soldiers in the outer palace, while Jing Shu entertained the family members of the soldiers with meritorious service in the inner palace. Therefore, before each palace banquet, the female officials in the inner palace would work hard for a while, screening Make a list of noble ladies who are eligible to go to the palace banquet, and then submit it to Jingshu for review.

On this day, the person in charge sent a list of palace banquets, and Jing Shu took it over and read it carefully, then sighed and said: "This time the Southern Expedition, General Hu made a great contribution again, but it's a pity that his wife has passed away." After his death, he will no longer be able to see the scenery of General Hu."

Ziyun sighed after hearing the words: "Speaking of which, Mrs. Hu really has a sincere affection for General Hu. Even the imperial physician concluded that she could not live for a month, but she persisted and survived for four months. Did she survive to the end of Hu? The general is willing to die only when he returns in triumph."

Such deep affection can only be experienced by those who are lucky enough to enjoy the love between husband and wife.

Jingshu's eyes were sore when she heard this, she couldn't help shedding tears, and murmured: "After all, we saw each other for the last time, she should have walked away peacefully."

The master and servant had just talked about General Hu and his wife at noon, and when Li Ling returned in the evening, he asked, "Oh, I heard that Hu Dahai's wife has passed away, is that true?"

Although Mrs. Hu has a royal order, in the eyes of the king, she is nothing more than a woman. Her death is already amazing enough to alarm the queen, but now even the emperor knows about it, which is really surprising.

Jing Shu said in surprise: "You have even heard of such things."

Li Ling replied: "Of course I didn't know about Mrs. Hu's death, but today I heard that Hu Dahai was overly sad because of his wife's death, and now he fell ill. It seems that he can't even attend the celebration banquet."

Jing Shu asked, "General Hu is seriously ill?"

Li Ling nodded, and then sighed: "This old Hu is as strong as an ox, and as brave as a tiger in killing enemies on the battlefield. When he returned from his triumphant return, every time he took a break, he couldn't help but follow the army. The strong men are wrestling and fighting, it’s unimaginable.”

Brothers who lived and died together, Li Ling's eyes turned red as he spoke.

Jing Shu thoughtfully offered him a cup of hot tea, and tried to find words that could comfort him: "Mrs. Hu couldn't make it to General Hu's return. They can see each other for the last time, so they have no regrets."

Li Ling took a sip of tea and asked, "Which family is Madam Hu from?"

Although Hu Dahai came from a reckless background, he has been appreciated and promoted since he followed Li Ling, and he has already become a prominent general, so Li Ling subconsciously believed that his wife must be a noble daughter in Beijing.

Jing Shu replied, "Mrs. Hu is not a noblewoman. She was just a peasant girl. She was rescued by General Hu during the escape, so the two became husband and wife."

Hearing this, Li Ling didn't show any surprise. He was silent for a while, then murmured again: "Lao Hu is a person who values ​​love and righteousness, hey! It's a pity."

The emperor and the empress received the news that Hu Dahai was critically ill at noon on the second day after he learned that Hu Dahai was seriously ill.

No one expected that this arrogant man could say no and let it go. Although Li Ling was thinking about him, he still planned to get away from his work and go to see him, but it was unthinkable. The bad news came so unexpectedly. .

When Liang Jinhong reported the news to the empress, Li Ling was busy at his desk in the Palace of Qinzheng, and he didn't even bother to eat lunch, and Jing Shu just came to bring him some snacks to pad his stomach.

When Li Ling heard the sad news, the imperial brush in his hand suddenly fell to the ground, and he sat on the dragon chair in a daze, and he didn't recover for a long time.

Liang Jin's eyes were red, and he secretly glanced at Jing Shu beside him, choking and saying: "General Hu wants to see His Majesty for the last time. General Hu said that he hopes Your Majesty will bring your Majesty with you. She has something to entrust to your Majesty."

Li Ling replied, "Okay."

The emperor and the empress walked out of the palace with Liang Jin and Ziyun in light clothes, and came straight to General Hu's mansion.

Because Mrs. Hu had just passed away, the mansion was completely plain, and the yard was quiet. Even those naughty children knew the sadness, and they wiped away their tears, looking very pitiful.

Zhou Jin and several generals who had always been close friends with Hu Dahai were also there. After seeing the empress, they saluted respectfully and welcomed the empress into the room. Li Ling asked Zhou Jin with a solemn expression; That's it?"

Zhou Jin shook his head and said: "The imperial doctor said that it was excessive sadness that caused the evil fire to attack the heart. This old Hu" said, his eyes turned red and he sighed heavily.

Men are different from women. Although they were sad in their hearts, they immediately concealed their emotions when they entered the room. When they saw Hu Dahai lying on the hospital bed dying, each of them was as usual.

Zhou Jin said jokingly: "Old Hu, you are so arrogant this time. Not only did your Majesty come, but even the Queen was alarmed."

Hearing that the emperor was coming, the imperial physician specially poured a bowl of ginseng soup for Hu Dahai. Hu Dahai let out a sigh of relief. Hearing the words, he raised his voice and stretched his neck to look towards the door. Li Ling subconsciously stood in front of Jingshu. , Hu Dahai sighed and said: "Your Majesty, why are you so stingy? I asked the Queen to come over because I have something to entrust you with."

Li Ling smiled, stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder as usual, and said with a smile, "You barbarian, you pretended to be ill just after we won the battle, what do you look like?"

Hu Dahai grinned and replied: "Life or death is determined by fate, it is not something I, Old Hu, can decide."

Li Ling opened his mouth, but could not speak. Hu Dahai smiled naively and continued: "Since I have followed your majesty, I have nothing to regret about being where I am today. There is just one thing that I can't worry about. "

Li Ling asked: "What's on your mind, just tell me."

Hu Dahai raised his finger and pointed at the calf-like sons standing aside, and said to Li Ling: "My sons were all born for me by my mother-in-law. She is weak, and she died before giving birth. Come on, after I die, I can reunite with my mother-in-law underground, but these children"

Before Hu Dahai could finish speaking, Li Ling simply said, "Don't worry, I am willing to accept them as adopted sons."

Hu Dahai breathed a sigh of relief, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the Ninth Five-Year Lord, it's not easy for me to ask you for such a thing, but my sons are too naughty. If I leave it to others, I'm afraid they will unwilling to teach them."

Li Ling solemnly said: "Don't worry, I will treat you to fulfill your father's responsibility and teach them to be adults."

Hu Dahai replied: "Of course I can trust Your Majesty, it's just that the children are naughty, so I'm worried." Hu Dahai paused, looked at Jingshu beside him, and asked: "My lady is kind. No matter how naughty the children are, I don't worry that someone will beat them."

Li Ling: "."

Jing Shu glanced at Li Ling, and said to Hu Dahai: "Don't worry, Your Majesty and I will take them into the palace for education. Even if Your Majesty has a bad temper, I will not allow him to beat the children."

Li Ling: "."

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