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Chapter 586
"Why did the queen say this, when did I say I was going to kill you?"

"Your Majesty, this is not the meaning of the concubine's body. It is the concubine's crime that deserves ten thousand crimes. I implore your majesty to put this concubine to death in order to thank the people of the world."

Li Xian looked at Wei Shi suspiciously. Regardless of her merits and demerits, this wife has an extremely strong heart, which is unimaginable for ordinary people.The play she sang today?

In any case, the reason why he had the courage to survive such a difficult day was all because of the encouragement of this wife.Later, my mother called them into the capital, and she also made many suggestions and made great contributions.

So he helped her up from the snow again, and said, "Queen, let's talk if we have something to say."

He helped Wei Shi into the hall, and then comforted him: "Queen, I think you have misunderstood me. I didn't mean to persecute your natal family, but now your natal family is too big to lose, just like what Song Jing said, the Eastern Han Dynasty was defeated by foreign relatives. The fate of foreign relatives is also miserable. When the moon is full, it will lose money, and when the water is full, it will be full. Empress, look for yourself, now that they don't even listen to my edict, can I let them continue to be arrogant?"

"Your Majesty, what you said is very true. I also knew about this before. I thought that because I married the emperor all these years, my natal family has been frightened. Therefore, Your Majesty ascended the throne, and I wanted to make some compensation. Who would have imagined that today they even Your Majesty didn't take it seriously. If Song Jing hadn't come back to present the memorial, I wouldn't know how to repent. Today I heard that the people in the palace reported Song Jing's memorial to me, and I didn't know how big a crime I had committed. mistake."

In fact, she was thinking resentfully in her heart, Song Jing, it is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge, at least ten months is not too late.It was you, you forced Gu to do this!

Li Xian didn't know what she was thinking deep in her heart. Looking at his wife, he began to scratch his head. Could it be that Song Jing's remarks were really like Lu Yun calling Zhou Chu and enlightening his wife.If this is the case, it will be a great thing.

But this happened very suddenly, so Li Xian rubbed his hands, not knowing what to say.

He walked a few steps, and then shouted: "I haven't brought the washing utensils for the queen yet."

In fact, some people were waiting for Li Xian's words.

Many court ladies and eunuchs went down and brought hot water, but there is a word here called "soup".

They also brought some fur robes, and the court lady combed Webster's disheveled hair neatly.

With a seven-point dress and a three-point appearance, after a while, Webster reverted to that charming lady again.

Watching the court lady paint layers of powder and daisy on Wei Shi's thin cheeks, Li Xian thought of the little girl who married into the palace for the first time in the past.At that time, Webster was still very curious about everything in the palace. At that time, he himself was not the crown prince. At that time, his four brothers were still living a happy life under the protection of his father.The kind-hearted eldest brother Li Hong, like an old hen, protects their brothers and sisters.The second child is amazingly talented and likes to talk big, while the fourth child is just a runny-nosed brat.

Recalling that period of time, a trace of tenderness gradually appeared on Li Xian's face.

But why do I think of so many things from the past today? Is it really raining?
He held Wei Shi's little hand, and said heartbrokenly: "Look at you, if you have something to say, it's frozen like this."

Wei Shi ignored him, pulled his hand back from him, took out something from his bosom, and said angrily, "Your Majesty, this is for you."

These words interrupted Li Xian's warm memories, and he took the stack of four resignation letters.The first one above is Wei Juyuan's request for official appointment, the second one is Wei Sili, the third one is Wei Wen, and the fourth one is Wei Anshi.

Li Xian rubbed his eyes, he couldn't believe it.

I looked again to make sure.

This retreat means the four prime ministers, that is, the Wei family handed over all four phases. Could it be that the sun has come out from the west?
He looked at Wei Shi with some disbelief, and Wei Shi said: "Your Majesty, I have thought about it. As a queen, this is His Majesty's favor. Even if my natal family has today's glory, it is also a reward from Your Majesty. But now Your Majesty is not happy with us. The concubine has no choice but to persuade them to hand over their positions. Moreover, Wei Juyuan and Wei Sili are also old and have reached the age of becoming an official. Therefore, I beg your Majesty to allow me to let the concubine, so that the Wei family can start well and end well. If your majesty is not happy , please put my concubine to death to thank the world."

After finishing speaking, she knelt down again, and the pear blossoms were raining.

If Li Dan were here, he would still be able to clear his mind.

But Li Xian finally believed Webster's words this time. He helped Webster up and said, "Why did the queen say that? I did this for the sake of the court. My help is completely forgotten.”

Having said that, he looked at the four resignation papers in his hand, carefully polished them one by one, and said carefully, "Queen, I have an idea."

"Your Majesty, tell me."

"Song Jing's performance is not unreasonable. There are many officials in the court, even the prime minister, there are as many as ten. This is also my negligence in the past. For the sake of the community, a number of officials must be cut, and the number of prime ministers must also be slightly reduced." Li Xian took two steps, and said again: "Queen, look, how about letting Wei Juyuan and Wei Sili serve as two ministers, Wei Wen and Wei Anshi continue to be prime ministers, and then we can cut two out of the other prime ministers?"

This is a habit he has developed over the years. Whenever he has doubts in his mind, he likes to ask Webster.

This is also the main reason why he lost power step by step.

At this point, I also asked, how?

Of course, he was still very clear about the retention of these two people. Wei Anshi and even Wang Hua rated him as a famous prime minister.Although it is from the Wei family, the overall conduct is also very good in the Wei family, and it is still completely different from other Weis.

As for Wei Wen, he is the most incompetent among the four Weis, but he is Webster's closest cousin, of course incompetence is good, the more incompetent the less threatening.

He thought well, but he didn't know the impression he had on the minds of these top ministers.

At the same time, Wei Wen's retention also took care of Webster's feelings.In addition, Wei Juyuan and Wei Sili have indeed reached an advanced age.

But Wei Shi lowered his head, and a vicious gleam flashed in his eyes. Li Xian thought he had a good plan, how could Wei Shi not know?

Wei Anshi was in the hall, he could only acquiesce and keep silent.Wei Wen is his closest relative and uses him as his most reliable confidant. Although his talent is a little less, he can further defend his own strength.But the people who really do things and come in handy are Wei Juyuan and Wei Sili.If Li Xian left two people this time, one of Wei Sili or Wei Juyuan, plus Wei Wen, maybe he would think about it again.But Wei Wen and Wei Anshi were left behind, so...!
Webster's psychology at this time has left future generations guessing, and this conversation did not reveal it.

It was Li Xian who began to weaken the Wei party, but he did not express strong hostility, so this has become a mystery of history.

Webster raised his head, showing a pitiful look again, and said, "Your Majesty, you are Your Majesty, you can deal with it as you see fit."

However, she raised her head and looked at the time outside the hall.

The snow outside the hall grew bigger again, pieces of goose feathers fell down, and the world was clean.In this clean world, no one would have thought that something ugly and dirty in the world would happen quietly.

At this time, as if hearing her inner voice, an eunuch came in and said to Li Xian, "Your Majesty, it's time to eat."

Li Xian looked at Webster and said, "Queen, let's have dinner together."

Since it was difficult for Yan Qinrong to start, and then Zhang Shuo and others came forward, he had a big conflict with Webster.It has been a long time since we dined together.

Li Xian was very satisfied with Webster's low-key and compromise this time.So he thought of Webster's previous benefits again, and invited her to have a meal together.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness," Wei Shi bowed down and gave a bow, very gracefully, like the shy and curious little girl who just married Li Xian 30 years ago.

Li Xian stretched out his hand and pulled her crisp hands up.

Facing the snowflakes, the two walked out together.Seeing their reconciliation as before, all the eunuchs and maids in the palace breathed a sigh of relief.If the family is harmonious and everything is prosperous, there must be peace in the harem.If these two people continue to stalemate, it will only be unlucky for these court ladies and eunuchs.

When they came to the dining room, the eunuchs brought out sumptuous dishes one after another.

But it might be because of Li Gu'er's reminder that every time a dish was served, the eunuch next to Li Xian tasted it himself before letting the eunuch put it on the table.

Li Xian scolded: "What are you doing?"

He cursed in his heart: Even if he tasted it, he also tasted it on his back, and tasted it in front of the queen, wouldn't it spoil our atmosphere.He also glanced at Wei Shi with a guilty conscience, but Wei Shi acted as if nothing had happened.

Wei Shi personally poured two glasses of wine, picked up the glasses, and said, "Your Majesty, this glass of wine is for your apology."

As he spoke, he pursed his lips and drank it in one gulp.

"Queen, what's the crime? Speaking of which, I also made some mistakes in the past. I didn't communicate with the queen properly. Now it's sunny in the rain. Queen, let's not talk about the past, okay? I will treat you well in the future."

"I don't dare." Wei Shi drank a glass of wine, and red clouds immediately flew up on his face.

Li Xian stared blankly, and said, "Queen, you are still so beautiful."

"Your Majesty, it's a compliment. I'm getting old. Your Majesty, I'm going to dance for you, okay?"

"Okay," Li Xian said happily.

"This dance is new to me. I'm afraid I won't be able to dance well. Can I let them go down?" Wei Shi looked at the eunuch and maid who was standing beside him.

Not only Li Xian, but also these maids and eunuchs didn't care.Although most of these people are really Li Xian's people.The dishes have been inspected, and there are no weapons in the room, even if there are weapons, Webster's is just a woman.If you still have to take precautions like this, what should you do if the emperor and the queen sleep together in the future?
In fact, Webster is really like a little sheep now. If in the past, he directly said to these people: "You step back."

That one dares to stay in the room.

The servants retreated together, and Wei Shi danced a barbarian step dance with the corner of his skirt.It was really a new learner, and the dance was a bit awkward, but Li Xian still applauded in order to express his appreciation.

"Your Majesty, you are making fun of my concubine." Webster threw himself into Li Xian's arms arrogantly.

Li Xian laughed happily: "The queen dances very well, our queen is beautiful, no matter what dance she dances, she is far better than those court ladies in the teaching workshop."

At this moment, Li Xian felt family affection, husband and wife affection, and even love.

The heartstrings that had been tensed for so many days were all relaxed, and the wrinkles on the face were also stretched because of the smile.

But he didn't have eyes behind his back, and he couldn't see Wei Shi's hand around his back stretched out, and a small ball slipped out from the sleeve of his skirt. Those crisp hands that he had been so infatuated with, slowly He quickly crushed the small balls, and then this slender and tender hand poked forward, and these powders fell into Li Xian's wine glass together with this movement.

But the smile on her face was even more charming and well-behaved, and she said softly: "I will sing another song for His Majesty."

After finishing speaking, she called out, "Come here."

The maids and eunuchs standing outside the hall rushed in again, and Wei Shi ordered again: "Bring the piano."

After a while, an eunuch took out a Yaoqin, and Webster put his hand on the piano column, and sang "摽有梅" while playing the piano:
There are plums, but they are actually seven.Beg me, a common man, to be lucky.
There are plums, but they are actually three.I beg my son, let me know what it is today.
There are plums, and they are all in a basket.Ask me to be a common man, and call him
This is a very bold poem in the "Book of Songs", but it was normal for Webster to sing this song in the Tang Dynasty when the atmosphere was open.

And she sang while playing the piano, the poetry was originally full of strong spring feelings, and there were layers of seductive charms in the corners of her eyes.

It made Li Xian even more fascinated, he raised the wine glass unconsciously, and drank it in one gulp.

The sound of the piano stops!The song is over!
Li Xian suddenly clutched his throat and looked at Wei Shi in horror. He wanted to say, but a sharp pain came from his chest, making him unable to say anything.

He even thought that the eunuchs who served him had tasted the wine and dishes just now, so where did this problem come from?

Then he cried out in pain.

Wei Shi rushed over, hugged him, and asked, "Your Majesty, what's the matter with you? Don't scare me. Someone, please come here."

At this time, the palace was in chaos, and several eunuchs immediately called for the imperial doctor.

Li Xian pointed at Webster and said, "You...you..."

Webster whispered in his ear: "Your Majesty, I don't want to do this either. You forced Gu to do this. If there was no orphan, you would have hanged yourself in Fangzhou. If there was no orphan, you would be even less likely to be emperor. Now You have only been the emperor for a few years, but you can immediately attack Gu. This world is lonely, and this throne is also lonely."

Li Xian was enraged when he heard this, and finally let out a "wow", opened his mouth and spurted out a big mouthful of blood.

Wei Shi fell on him and cried loudly: "Your Majesty, what are you doing, don't scare me."

At this moment, Li Xian had his last breath left. Seeing her pretentiousness and putting on airs, and then thinking of her vicious heart, he became angry again, and spit out a mouthful of blood. His face was as white as paper, and then he tilted his head, and finally died. .

At this time, the imperial doctor also ran over, looked at Li Xian, then at Webster, put his hand on Li Xian's pulse, and said: "Queen, Your Majesty has passed away."

"How is this possible? How is this possible?" Webster frantically tugged at his clothes.

The imperial doctor saw the blood on the ground just now, and he was already aware of it. However, he knew that this matter was serious, so he said cautiously: "Your Majesty died because of the sudden loss of heart yang (anxious coronary heart disease)."

It cannot be said that Webster poisoned him to death. As mentioned above, there is no way to get out of the gate of the palace behind.

Even if he didn't say anything, he wouldn't even think about going out.

Upon hearing the news, Gao Song led the Habayashi Army and immediately and quietly sealed off Miyagi.

With the arrival of the Yulin Army, Webster felt more confident. She looked at the dozens of eunuchs and court ladies standing in fear in the hall, as well as these few imperial doctors, and said sharply, "Your Majesty's heart is broken, why didn't you treat me earlier?" Gu said, why not take good care of him?"

After finishing speaking, he ordered: "Come here, drag these slaves out and chop them up."

The reason why this play was sung was to force the imperial doctor to say a word, whether it was a sudden death or a sudden death, as long as it could be proved that Li Xian died of a serious illness.Although these eunuchs are still suspicious in their hearts, even if they are poisoned, they have tasted all the food and wine.Could it be that Webster poisoned Li Xian in front of him?Li Xian is not so stupid.

However, these people all thought of Li Gu'er's early warning, and even thought that there might be ghosts when Webster ordered them to go out just now, but there was no evidence, so they all had to shout for mercy.

Webster got the oral testimony from the imperial doctor, will they save their lives?

Then in this pure snowy day, she started a series of arrangements. First, she kept the funeral in secret, took charge of all affairs of the court, and announced to the public that the emperor was sick.Then secretly recruited 5 soldiers from various governments to garrison the capital, and ordered Ma Duwei Wei Jie, Wei Guan, Wei Weiqing Wei Xuan and others to lead these troops.He also asked Wei Yuan to be in charge of inspecting the capital, and ordered 500 generals including Xue Sijian, the general of Zuojianmen and servant, to rush to Junzhou to prepare for King Qiao's heavy blessing.

At the beginning, no one noticed, and the ministers of the DPRK and China continued to quarrel over the aspect, but batches of troops that had been secretly prepared long ago quickly entered the capital, and these ministers realized that something was wrong.

At this time, Webster summoned all the prime ministers, including the prime ministers who served in Beijing in the previous dynasty, into the palace one by one.

Seeing that it was Webster sitting on the chair in the middle, dressed in sackcloth and mourning, some people's expressions changed.

Song Jing asked, "Where is Your Majesty?"

Wei Shi covered his eyes with his sleeves and sobbed, "Your Majesty died a few days ago because of a violent heart attack."

"Death? Your Majesty was fine a few days ago, why did you die?"

"Song Xianggong, the late emperor thought of your uprightness, and made you a prime minister. Now that the late emperor has passed away and the country is not stable, as a prime minister, you don't take it as your duty to stabilize the world. What do you mean by saying this sentence. Come on , according to Yizhi, because of great respect, Song Jing was immediately relegated to Beizhou governor. He will leave Beijing today."

But he immediately changed his words, and said: "This person is a person who seeks fame and reputation. Since he entered Beijing, he has provoked the relationship between Gu and the emperor. The scheme is not cunning. Come, come and take him to Dali Temple for interrogation. Why do you care!"

Wei Shi hadn't finished his previous words, when two eunuchs came from behind, like wolves, they picked up Song Jing and Da Zi Xiangfu, and escorted him out.

Seeing this scene, the current and outgoing prime ministers, large and small, were all silent.

Webster said again: "It is said that Shangguan Zhaorong entered the palace."

Shangguan Xiaowan walked into the hall, these few days she stayed in the hall, not daring to go out.As early as when Miyagi was heavily guarded, she knew that what Wang Hua guessed had happened, but in this extraordinary period, she couldn't act rashly, otherwise she would be killed at any time.

After entering the palace, Wei Shi said to Shangguan Xiaowan: "The late emperor passed away a few days ago because of his violent heart, you and Princess Taiping should draft a will."

Those who died from sudden illnesses like this were drafted temporarily by important ministers to give an explanation to the people of the world, and to convince the people of the world to be stable.

Webster gave it to Princess Taiping and Shangguan Xiaowan, which seemed very generous.

In fact, when she walked out of the hall, the snow had already settled down, and a round of sun hung warmly in the sky, with a sneer of complacency on the corner of her mouth.

Don't say that Shangguan Xiaowan belongs to her, but she doesn't belong to her. Under this general situation, dare to draft a will that is not good for her?

She felt that the throne was so close to her.

(End of this chapter)