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Little Shen nodded: "The situation has become so clear. Even if Concubine Li cannot understand it, Third Master and the others know it in their hearts. However, their brothers are too scattered, and the royal family will not be able to give you enough time to contact Concubine Li one by one." Let it be made clear that she is in Jingzhao and is the person who can best represent Third Master and the others. As long as her attitude is shown, the royal family will not be able to find any other reason."

"exactly."

"Leave it to me." Little Shen agreed: "Let Wantang go socialize with you sisters-in-law. The gentlemen haven't come back, but since the princesses are back, they have to say hello to them. yes."

Being called by name for arrangements, Mu Wantang became nervous: "Concubine, can I do it?"

"Why not?" Little Shen looked at her with a smile: "You are a smart child. Things like dealing with favors will not be difficult for you. It will indeed be a little difficult at the beginning, but several princesses are of the same generation as you, and A-Yuan and I are not. It's convenient for you to come forward, and it's most appropriate for you to do the socializing. Even if the conversation is unpleasant, it doesn't matter, the overall situation has been decided, and socializing at this time is just a sign of goodwill, and they won't embarrass you."

Mu Wantang finally felt relieved: "Okay."

"That's right." Song Yuan added: "If Duke Mu's palace shows favor to you, except for the Duke's wife coming forward in person and being respectful, you can refuse any other advances."

Mu Wantang was uneasy: "Is this appropriate to treat Duke Mu's mansion like this?"

"It's appropriate." Song Yuan explained: "It's not that I will retaliate, but that Duke Mu's family really doesn't have very outstanding children and nepotism is too strong. You and their family are close friends. If I treat them kindly, it is very likely that I will be kind to them." To fuel their family's arrogance, although Mu Guogong is a veteran, he has old-fashioned ideas and does not agree with my political views, so I don't want him to restrain me."

Mu Wantang understood: "Don't worry, I will take care of it."

"Wantang." Xiao Shen explained garrulously: "Relax, Ayuan didn't marry you because you have a relationship with Duke Mu's mansion, and naturally he won't neglect you because he is targeting Duke Mu's mansion. We What matters is you as a person and has nothing to do with anyone else.”

Mu Wantang was very embarrassed to be told: "Mom and concubine, there is no need to say more. My son and minister are not stupid people. They can distinguish between good and evil, good and bad, and they don't feel that they have only gained the reputation of Duke Mu." ."

"If you don't know the temperament of the sisters-in-law, you can talk to the mother and concubine first." Song Yuan yawned: "I'll take a break, I have to keep a vigil tonight."

After hearing this, the two of them hurriedly went out to talk and let Song Yuan rest freely.

After resting, there was still a while before the wake-up time, so Song Yuan went to Emperor Hongming's chamber to pay his respects. Empress Shen claimed that she was sad and weak, so she did not stay by her side. Former members of the palace also did not show up for various reasons. There were only a few young concubines guarding Emperor Hongming.

When Song Yuan came in, they did not wait in front of him attentively. They sat aside and chatted. Seeing Song Yuan coming, they looked embarrassed for a while, for fear that Song Yuan would accuse them of not serving him well.

However, Song Yuan was not in the mood to cause trouble for them. He stepped forward and looked at Emperor Hong Ming, who had his eyes closed and his mouth tilted. When he stepped back, he asked the chamberlain: "Has the imperial doctor confirmed the diagnosis?"

"When I got back to Master Jiu, the imperial doctor has confirmed the diagnosis and said that the emperor indeed suffered from a stroke, and that the illness was not serious." The chamberlain knew his eyes well and knew that the emperor was unreliable now, so he was particularly polite to the prince in Beijing.

Song Yuan lowered his eyes: "Does the Queen know?" "Yes, the Queen didn't say anything, she just told a few beauties to serve her by her side." After the chamberlain finished speaking, he sighed and covered up for Queen Shen: "Now the Crown Prince has a new wife. The Queen is exhausted mentally and physically due to the funeral, and all of you are also grieving, so naturally you can't take care of it."

Song Yuan glanced at him and said nothing. Previously, she was worried about Queen Shen, worrying that she would miss her relationship with Emperor Hongming and become suspicious and troublesome after Emperor Hongming fell ill. Now it seems that she is really worrying too much.

"Let the imperial doctor take good care of him." Song Yuan was too lazy to take care of him. It was her greatest sincerity to come and see him every day. She didn't care whether Emperor Hong Ming could recover or not.

On the way to the East Palace, Wei Yan came to ask for advice: "Sir, how should the pen clerk in the East Palace arrange it?"

Xu Yingrong?Song Yuan thought about it for a while: "Keep her for now, but you have to take good care of her and don't talk to her easily."

"Yes." Wei Yan didn't ask much.

In the Mingtang of the East Palace, the coffins of Song Chun and Lin are placed side by side. There are many people paying homage to the coffins, but Song Wei kneeling in front of the soul is so haggard that it makes people feel distressed. The young man who was not yet weak lost his father and mother overnight. Now, It is already very difficult to still hold on to the spirit and kneel here.

Song Run offered the incense. She really couldn't bear him torturing herself like this, so he persuaded her: "Go and eat something to rest. I haven't slept for two whole days without water or rice. If your parents see this in the sky, they will feel sorry for you."

"Second uncle, I'm not tired." Song Wei's eyes were bloodshot, and his voice was hoarse as soon as he spoke.

Song Run made a serious face: "Be obedient and go have a rest. A cup of tea is enough."

After saying that, he called the chamberlain and forcibly took him to the room next to him. Song Wei wanted to resist, but his legs were already sore and numb, and he had no strength at all, so he could only be placed on the couch by the chamberlain.

Song Run came over and sat on the couch and looked at him distressedly: "Eat something and rest. Your parents are right next to you. Your second uncle is watching over you. Don't be afraid."

"Second uncle." Song Wei shouted, bursting into tears instantly. He had no strength at all and could not move. He could only collapse on the couch in pain. Once the gate of sadness was opened, all the suppressed and suppressed emotions disappeared. The controlled pouring out made Song Wei cry louder and louder, unable to stop at all.

He really wanted to tell Song Run that there was doubt about Lin's suicide, but he also knew that Lin would continue to stir up troubles while he was still alive, which might have extremely serious consequences, and he himself was also very afraid that Lin's troubles would implicate him. , he was saddened by his mother's departure, but also grateful for her mother's departure. This complicated mood really tortured him.

He felt that he was unfilial, but he couldn't help but forcefully defend himself. He tried his best to find various reasons to convince his mother that Lin's death was harmless, but he always thought of his mother's love for him when he was a child. , kindness and justice kept tearing apart in his heart, and he couldn't sort out this emotion at all.

There is also the love affair between his father Song Chun and Xiao Shen, which is constantly grinding his heart. He cannot accept that his heroic and wise father will miss his grandfather's beloved concubine, and he cannot accept the gentle and kind father. The elder, Xiao Shen, has such a relationship with her father, and she feels that her mother is really a pitiable person in this relationship.

It was obviously a matter between the three of them, but Song Wei felt that he was the one who suffered the most in this abnormal relationship.