Lonely non-good minister

Mu Wantang said nothing and silently helped her to rest.

Mrs. Shen didn't know that the secret message had not been sent. Seeing Song Yuan's weak appearance, she was worried but also happy.

There was a difference between closeness and distance. After all, it was not her biological child. Therefore, she didn't care about Song Yuan's physical condition at all. Now she only cared about whether Song Wei could successfully inherit the throne.

Although Xiao Shen didn't know about the conversation she had with Mama Wang in the ancestral hall, or about her sending a secret letter to Song Wei, he still noticed something fishy from her behavior. It was still uncomfortable, so I took the opportunity to take care of Song Yuan and gradually reduced the number of visits to Shen.

Soon winter came, and Song Yuan's body became weaker and weaker. Rumors that she had also been injured by Emperor Hongming's longevity spread more and more, so much so that people from Zhou Ye who were far away in Liaodong came to pay their respects, but Song Yuan did nothing about it. Regardless of any response, we will still handle government affairs diligently every day.

She didn't want the fact that she was poisoned by witchcraft to be known, so it was most appropriate to pass the blame on Li Zong. As for how Li Zong would be criticized verbally and written by future generations, that was not her concern.

In the Mingzhang Palace, Mrs. Shen suffered from cold and took decoction every day, but her health was not getting better. Even so, when she learned that the Sikong Mansion was reviewing the performance of officials, Mrs. Shen still went to ask about Song Wei's political achievements, and turned around. So he invited Song Yuan over.

The two of them sat together, but they were distant and indifferent. They no longer had the intimacy and harmony they had before.

"Your Majesty, the Ai family heard that in this performance evaluation, Wei Ge's performance was not only low, but he was also blamed for mistakes made while on the job?" Mrs. Shen felt distressed and angry. She looked at Song Yuan and wanted her to give her An explanation.

songs It wasn't very thorough, so there were a lot of mistakes and omissions, and Sikong Mansion scolded him just to make him remember."

"As a fledgling child, is it unusual for him to make mistakes? Is it necessary to directly send a letter to blame him? In this way, he will lose face. How will he gain a foothold in the officialdom in the future?" Mrs. Shen was extremely dissatisfied: "Besides, Yi Ai From my perspective, the standards for performance evaluation are too high and unreasonable."

She actually questioned the standards carefully drawn up by the officials?

Song Yuan was silent for a moment before saying: "I know that my mother feels sorry for Wei Ge, but now he is not the youngest son in the family, but a parent and official. If you treat him leniently, the people will suffer. If you are strict with him, it is also for the people. This is His duties as magistrate.”

"Liaodong is remote and desolate. You can't find a few people wherever you look. There is no need for the emperor to deal with the Ai family like this. He really wants to let Viagra practice. Is there any more suitable place than Jingzhao?" Shen stared at Song. Yuan, look like I know you have bad intentions.

Song Yuan couldn't laugh or cry: "Being an official in Jingzhao City is not an easy task. Being familiar with people is the first priority, and having the ability is the key. The so-called experience in Jingzhao is definitely not to let Wei Ge take shortcuts by taking advantage of his background? Such experience It’s just self-deception.

The son sent him to Liaodong because he wanted him to understand how to govern a country. A local official is not a simple errand. He has to worry about every little thing. Although Liaodong is remote and desolate, it is a blank slate and is the easiest place to achieve political achievements. , with political achievements, Wei Ge can walk in Jingzhao with his back straight. "

"So, the emperor thinks that the wife of the Ai family is short-sighted and is delaying Viagra?" Shen was dissatisfied: "He is the eldest grandson of the Ai family and the direct eldest grandson of the late emperor. He has a distinguished status, but he does not have these political achievements. Could it be that others dare to look down upon him?"

When she said this, Song Yuan knew that there was no need to continue the conversation. There was a fundamental conflict between Shen's cognition and hers. Talking too much would only aggravate the conflict and might make Shen feel that he was teaching her how to do things.

"I don't dare." After she surrendered, Shen became more and more proud: "Your Majesty, please don't forget that this throne is not yours."

These words were really overbearing. Mother Wang on the side was shocked, but Song Yuan looked as usual and remained polite: "Yes, I understand."

Shen immediately realized that she had said something harsh. Seeing that she was not angry or upset, she felt guilty and her attitude softened a lot: "The emperor is not in good health, so he should rest more. The Ai family is also sick. There’s no need to stay long, lest I hurt you again.”

"Yes." Song Yuan stood up and excused himself: "Mother, take a good rest. My sons and ministers will excuse themselves first."

She strode away, and Mrs. Shen immediately blamed Mrs. Wang: "Ai Jia was angry and confused for a moment. Are you confused too? Why didn't you stop Ai Jia?"

"I am aware of my guilt." Mother Wang said hurriedly: "But the Emperor is not angry, and the Queen Mother does not need to worry too much. Concern will lead to chaos, and the Emperor will understand."

These words did not persuade Shen. Although Song Yuan's reaction was calm, who could say whether he really didn't care when he was calm? Moreover, she could clearly feel that she was alienated from Song Yuan. They were originally They are not mother and son. If there is a rift, it will be difficult to repair it.

Shen was so worried about this that she couldn't sleep well at night, so she had a high fever at dawn the next day. After hearing the letter, Mu Wantang hurried over and stayed with her for several days, waiting for the soup and medicine. One night, Shen's condition did not improve, but became more serious.

However, on the fourth or fifth day, she became confused with a fever. Not only did she talk nonsense, but she also twitched all over. The imperial doctor tried many methods to reduce the fever. Song Yuan and Xiao Shen also came to wait on her every day, but there was nothing they could do. Seeing the situation Not good, Song Yuan immediately sent a letter to summon Song Wei to return to Jingzhao, and at the same time ordered Song Ce to enter the palace to attend to his illness.

Having lost two close relatives in less than a year, and now losing his grandmother, even Song Ce, who had always had a calm personality, couldn't help crying. He cried secretly several times while staying with Shen's bedside.

Song Yuan, who was in weak health, was also with him. The maid came in with steaming soup. After seeing the ceremony, she said: "Your Majesty, you are more exposed. It is cold at night. The Queen is worried about the Emperor's health, so she specially prepared a midnight snack. "

"Yes." Song Yuan hugged the hand stove tightly in her arms, her throat felt a little itchy, and she coughed twice unbearably.

Song Ce immediately came to her side and patted her back gently with his palm. Even through the thick clothes, he could clearly feel her weight loss. He couldn't help but move, and his nose immediately filled with sour gas. Waiting for the maid to After the supper was served and left, he held back his tears and spoke.

"Uncle Jiu, is it because the late emperor extended his life that you are so ill?"

Song Yuan motioned for him to sit down and replied calmly: "Uncle Jiu is fine, there is no need to be like this."

"If we don't kill the great witch Zhiyan, is there still room for change in the matter of extending his life?"