Rebirth Palace Chaos

Chapter 111

Concubine Shu Zhao went to Yilan Palace that night, holding Su Yan in silence for a long time, until after Su Yan comforted her, she finally felt relieved.

She brought the Fengyin treasure book together, handed it to Su Yan, and said, "I am powerless, and I can barely act as an agent for you for a year, which is the limit. Now that you are back, I won't use this anymore." It's easy to think about it."

Su Yan saw that her words were calm and calm, and knew that her cousin was not incompetent, on the contrary, she was a rare sober person in the harem, she had great wisdom but never showed it.Seeing them fighting to the death, I was the only one who stayed out of the matter, and had two empresses and a prince under her knees, how could such a woman be stupid?
Therefore, Su Yan did not refuse, but just took it and handed it to Sang Yu to put it away, and then changed the subject, "Cousin came here alone, I am going to Yonghua Palace someday to visit Jingzhen."

When mentioning her son, Concubine Shu has a soft expression on her face, thinking that she is not too young to have a son at the age of 26.

The two sisters talked for a while, seeing that Su Yan was exhausted and had to take care of the emperor, Concubine Shu didn't stay any longer. Before leaving, Lan Ruo took the big gift she had prepared and taught Hong Ling to bring it back to Yonghua Palace.

After the Shangsi Festival, Concubine Yan recovered from her illness and returned to the harem to greet her.

Since she retreated to recuperate a year ago and the emperor's dragon body violated peace, all the concubines have never seen Su Yan again.

Seeing her sitting high on the phoenix couch today, her demeanor is still the same, but I believe that the news that she escaped from the palace is false.

Concubine Shu and Concubine Xian have been in charge of the harem together during this period of time, and they have developed some friendship.

That concubine Xian was originally from a scholarly family, she never participated in battles, she had no chance to get close to concubine Shu before, this coincidence, the two of them cooperated and developed a tacit understanding, now they have a very good friendship and often walk around together.

Then Concubine De, Chu Xiaoyi, Zhou Cainu, Zhenxuan attendants and others took their seats in order of rank.

Su Yan remained calm, seeing that Lan Zhaoyi was the only one who hadn't arrived, she remembered what Concubine Shu had said the day before yesterday that Lan Zhaoyi had a high status now, because she was the birth mother of the second prince and her father was a minister of state, she was very high-profile .

Just as she was thinking, she heard the report from the palace servant, "Lan Zhaoyi has arrived."

Su Yan didn't show any expression, but she saw that there was a slight difference in the expressions of everyone in the audience.

Raising the eyelids, I saw Lan Zhaoyi in the water-red palace attire approaching lightly, the jade steps on her head were swaying and shining brightly, the belt around her waist was tightly tied, and her rings jingled.

After seeing Su Yan, there was obviously some dissatisfaction in his eyes, but he didn't fully express it, and he saluted lightly, "The imperial concubine has lived in seclusion for a long time, and the concubine thought it was misrepresented by the palace people yesterday, so I took care of it." After Jing Yan for a while, it was a long time coming, don't blame your empress."

This remark seemed to be respectful, but it actually pointed out that Su Yan was neglecting the affairs of the harem while recuperating from her illness, implying that she did not have imperial blood, no matter how good Jingwen was, it was not done by her personally.

If she didn't say these words, Su Yan originally planned to attack her later in her heart, but seeing her today, I'm afraid she has been indulged for too long, and it's time for her to wake up from her arrogance.

"Sit down, no courtesy." Su Yan waved her sleeves slightly, Lan Zhaoyi saw that Concubine Yan was so polite, and thought that she was really afraid of her, so she was even more defiant, and directly sat down with Concubine Xian, and had a relationship with De The concubine is in the same position.

He secretly calculated that the emperor had been ill for a long time, and although he had crown prince Jingwen, he had not made a will after all, and who would win the battle in the future, everything was uncertain, and his father was now in the heyday of power, and he was an assistant minister, so the situation was very favorable.

While thinking about it, she didn't listen to what Concubine Yan said when she sat on it.He suddenly heard her calling his name, and then nodded slightly.

"Now that the emperor's health has improved slightly, all the sisters in the palace should do their best to serve them. Although Lan Zhaoyi is a beautiful country, she doesn't have to be so showy at this time, and red is the official color of a first-class concubine. It is not a solar term for palace banquets now." , it is very inappropriate to wear it on the body."

Lan Zhaoyi showed disdain, "The imperial concubine taught me the lesson."

Su Yan nodded, "Then please replace it quickly after the greeting, and teach me to see it next time, and deal with it directly according to the palace rules."

Lan Zhaoyi was even more impatient, so she just turned her face away.

"Although the emperor lives in the Yilan Palace, the palace usually handles internal affairs, and I fear that it will be too late, so I specially draw up a list of attendants, and the selected people will take turns to take care of the emperor one day a day."

Concubine Shu took the lead in responding, "I also ask your empress to read it out."

Concubine Shu, Concubine Xian, Concubine De, Chu Xiaoyi, and Zhou Cainv are in order.

But Lan Zhaoyi and Zhenxuan waiter were not on the list.

After Lan Zhaoyi heard this, her face immediately changed, "Your Majesty always loves listening to courtiers and concubines playing the piano, why is there no courtiers?"

Su Yan's eyes narrowed, "The second prince under Lan Zhaoyi's knees is still young, it's important for you to raise Jingyan with peace of mind, the emperor will take care of me here."

Lan Zhaoyi wanted to argue again, but Su Yan continued, "You don't need to participate in the greetings after the selection, go back to the palace and think about your mistakes behind closed doors, and you are not allowed to go out without being summoned by the palace. I'm running out of time, sisters, let's go."

Nalan Zhaoyi's face was pure and white, and she walked away in a huff.

The reason for arranging the sickness is not that she can't take care of the emperor, but it's just an excuse that she wants to spare time to assist Jingwen in handling the government affairs.

Although she didn't want to follow the example of the former empress dowager, she still lived in the prince's study. Every time she went to the court, she would sort out the important documents in person. If there was something wrong with Jingwen, she would tactfully raise it and correct it.

Not many months later, the matter of Concubine Yan acting as an agent for the government spread like wildfire and spread in the court.

Headed by the assistant minister, Shangguandao, a group of ministers joined together to report to the emperor.

When Su Yan heard the news, she just raised her head and continued to read the memorial, "I think Lan Zhaoyi couldn't sit still anymore, and I was worried that I couldn't find a reason to send Shangguan Dao, but now I have delivered it to my door, thank you he."

Shangguandao and the others knelt in the bedroom of Yilan Palace, weeping, blaming Concubine Chen Yan for her crimes.

Su Yan approached generously, standing in front of others, showing no sign of fear, "The loyalty of several adults can be learned from heaven and earth, and this palace is really moved."

After a while, Wang Zhongming issued a handbook, "Prince Jingwen is still young, and I specially ordered his mother, the noble concubine Su, to take care of him in his daily life. The officials should not have any objections, and should do their best to support him."

Shangguandao was stunned for a moment, looking left and right, he wanted to impeach Concubine Yan and remove the stumbling block for his daughter while Su Fu was recovering from illness and could not come to the court, but unexpectedly the emperor did not distinguish between right and wrong, and openly supported her to interfere in the court affairs!
"The humble minister must meet the emperor face to face, otherwise he will not be able to kneel forever." Shangguandao still did not give up, thinking that the Su family took the opportunity to join forces with the eunuchs to cause chaos.

During the stalemate, footsteps sounded in the inner room, and Su Yan hurriedly stepped forward to help.

The emperor, who was dressed in light yellow pajamas with dragon patterns, came out slowly, "My imperial decree has been issued, do you have any objections?"

Shangguandao folded his arms and walked forward a few steps, kneeling in front of Duan Zhaoling, "Think twice, Your Majesty! Su's government is chaotic, the crown prince is young, and my servant is worried about the safety of our country!"

Duan Zhaoling coughed a few times, and waved his hands, "I have always believed in Concubine Yan, and because the Crown Prince is young, I need her to share the burden for me, Ai Qing doesn't need to say any more."

After being shut down, Shangguandao and the others slowly wanted to leave, but Su Yan said quietly, "Sir Shangguan, please stay."

That woman was delicate and charming, she stopped slightly in front of Shangguandao, Shangguandao had only heard that the Su family dominated the harem before, and was proud of being favored, seeing her today, she really looked like a disaster.

"Your Excellency, as an auxiliary minister, you should devote yourself to assisting the crown prince, without doubting him. But you have repeatedly crossed the line and attempted to discuss the harem. Take it back and find someone else!"

Shangguandao glared angrily, not wanting to be bitten back by her, so he immediately pointed at her, "You bitch spit blood!"

Sang Yu stepped forward, "Master Shangguan, please respect yourself."

Su Yan straightened her temple hair, frowned and sighed, "I'm afraid that now, there will be another charge of contradicting me!"

A few days later, there was a decree from the Holy Spirit to revoke the title of auxiliary government of Shangguandao, and hand over all government affairs to Su Fu who had returned from recuperation.

When Lan Zhaoyi got the news, she smashed the cups, plates and utensils in the bedroom to pieces, and angrily hugged Jingyan to Yilan Palace.

Kneeling outside the hall, yelling to see the emperor.

Duan Zhaoling wanted to listen to poetry recently, so Su Yan moved the armchair and sat in front of the couch. Duan Zhaoling closed his eyes, with a very peaceful expression, and one hand was still on Su Yan's wrist.

When she was reading, she was interrupted by Lan Zhaoyi's shout outside the hall, Su Yan curled her lips, "Your Majesty, you should go out and have a look, Lan Zhaoyi has suffered a lot of grievances from my concubine."

Duan Zhaoling opened his eyes, misty, and held his hand, "No need, just teach her to go back and raise Jingyan with peace of mind."

The spring red is gone, and the summer is coming.

King Changle's troops did not enter the imperial city, but set up camp in the capital, and Duan Zhaoye himself did not show up.

After Ning Wenyuan was convicted, he handed over the military talisman, but Prince Jingwen pardoned him for his crimes, and still arranged for him to concurrently serve as Taifu.

Also because of Ning Wenyuan's counterattack, the ministries of Rong and Di did not dare to violate the Qian Dynasty again in a short time, and Changping was changed.

Recently, the emperor's condition has been getting worse and worse, he can't sleep at night, he often leans on the bed and coughs all night long.

The imperial physician in the palace was helpless, but increased the dosage of the medicine.

Seeing the emperor like this, Concubine Shu often wiped her tears in secret. The man who used to call the wind and rain has come to such a mess now.

There hadn't been a banquet in the palace for a long time, so Su Yan thought of holding a flowing water banquet at Feifeng Terrace on Qixi Festival, so as to get rid of the dull atmosphere.

Concubine Shu and the others were very cooperative and arranged everything properly.

When the banquet was held, the emperor, who hadn't been out of the palace for a long time, came sitting on a dragon, and everyone was overjoyed.

Seeing him talking and laughing happily during the dinner, he is in good spirits, so he feels more at ease.

The fragrance of clothes and shadows on the temples, the palace of laurel and orchid palace, the appearance of flowers and plants.

Even Su Yan felt that everything was quiet and serene.

During the banquet, Duan Zhaoling was in high spirits, took a sip of rice wine, and when he left the banquet, Su Yan returned with him.

When the hustle and bustle dissipated, Duan Zhaoling couldn't bear it any longer, so he leaned on her, "I suddenly want to hear your flute sound very much, and I haven't heard it for many years."

Su Yan lifted the bead curtain and looked at the stars in the sky, "I'm tired today, and my concubine will fetch the jade flute tomorrow."

On the second day, Duan Zhaoling was still in good spirits. After lunch, he called Su Yan over, and still mentioned that he asked her to play yesterday.

Su Yan couldn't resist him, so she had to cover him with silk brocade and stood up.

But suddenly he pulled her from behind, and his unfocused black eyes fixed on her for a long time.

After a long time, he said, "I will wait for your return."

Su Yan's heart skipped a beat, she smiled and went out.

As far as the outside of the hall, the peak of the sky is pouring down from the cloudless sky, the eyes are full of red willows and green, and there is still a thin fragrance of crabapple in the wind.

Enron, clean.

Su Yan slowed down her pace, picked a crabapple and pinned it to her chest, her movements seemed to carry the unique fragrance of midsummer.

She took the jade flute, and suddenly remembered that more than ten years ago, she was wearing a spring shirt like this and walking in the lush flower garden of the East Palace.

At that time, Duan Zhaoling was quietly waiting for her at the end of the sea of ​​flowers.

Together with Wang Zhongming, Yuke carried the emperor out of the palace and placed him under the peach blossom tree next to the crabapple.

The peach blossoms have withered, only the branches and leaves remain.

The sun shines through the branches and leaves, and reflects finely on his well-defined face.

For a moment of trance, Su Yan actually felt that the expression was the same as the Duan Zhaoling she knew before, and not the emperor who sat alone in the high hall later.

"Yan'er." He called out in a low voice, and then groped to pick up a newly bloomed crabapple. Su Yan walked over and squatted down, and he inserted her hair into a bun.

Although his technique was clumsy and the crabapple flowers were crooked, Duan Zhaoling still praised, "This flower is just right for you, Yuxue Feihua, blow it for me again."

"If your Majesty is tired, you can close your eyes and lean on it, and your concubines will be by your side."

Duan Zhaoling nodded.

Having never touched Yuxiao for a long time, Su Yan sat among the flowers a few feet away from him.

The wind in Yilan Palace is clear and the cicadas are singing, only the endless sound of flute is lingering with the wind.

Duan Zhaoling kept his eyes closed all the time, Su Yan finished singing a song, but seeing that he was silent, she continued another song.

A few green leaves happened to float on his temples, so Su Yan stopped, walked over, and brushed them off for him.

But seeing his sleeping face peacefully, he put the exposed arm back into the thin cloak.

Those hands are cold, even in this midsummer afternoon.

Su Yan played it a few times, but he always fell down quietly again.

"Your Majesty, my concubine can teach someone to carry you back to the palace."

There was no response, Su Yan shook him again until the uneasiness in her heart gradually dissipated, she raised her hand to touch the tip of her nose, her words choked on her lips.

The newly inserted crabapple flowers on the temples were blown off by the wind, and the petals floated to the ground.

Su Yan slowly picked up the jade flute and put it into his arms.

The breeze swayed the branches all over the sky, and Su Yan walked towards the outside of the flower garden step by step.

Yu Ke came up to meet her, Su Yan looked up, but the tears didn't come back, but a drop rolled down her cheek, "Your Majesty, I'm sick."

The imperial city is plain, colorful and sad.

Jingwen was dressed in sacrificial attire and stood guard with Su Yan in front of the coffin.

Heavy soldiers assembled outside the hall, Wang Zhongming pushed open the door of the hall, but saw King Changle in silver armor, holding a sword and walking towards the coffin with heavy steps.

Su Yan has lost all hope. It seems that he has counted on the right time to seize power in vain.

Jingwen stepped in front of the coffin, "Father, the emperor is sleeping, and please invite the emperor's uncle to pay homage to the side hall."

Wang Ning of Changle stared at the plain boy in front of him, his eyes passed over the crowd, and fixed on Su Yan who was expressionless, he turned around suddenly and pulled off the scabbard.

A cold light suddenly appeared, and all the guards outside the hall knelt on their knees.

The dull voice resounded through the sky.

"The first emperor has a will, and the crown prince Jingwen will succeed." Su Yan stood up and stopped him, with a thousand words in her eyes, "If the prince dares to act rashly, I will splatter blood with you, and I will never break my promise."

King Changle put his sword back into its sheath suddenly, turned around and knelt down on one knee towards Jingwen, "Your Majesty the Crown Prince will be crowned emperor!"

(End of this chapter)