Chapter 241
The imperial concubine Bian gave birth to an armless dead baby at the end of the year. The queen mother fainted from shock. The emperor was furious and denounced Bian as an ominous person.

Within a few days, Concubine Bian's father, Prime Minister Zuo, was convicted of a trivial matter, and all ministers of the imperial court jointly impeached him.Take Cheng Wang as the right phase.

The Empress Dowager was frail, and was frightened by Concubine Bian's birth. She became depressed and became ill. She was sick and sick. Although the Emperor and Empress personally served soup and accompanied her around day and night, she was unable to recover. She died in the main hall of Kangning Palace on April 54th at the age of [-]. , attached to Dongling.

In the same year, the emperor changed his title to Tianyu.

The year of Tianyu's second year passed in a turbulent manner. Not only was the empress dowager still in mourning period, but also the monarch of this dynasty was sick in bed at the beginning of the month, so no matter whether it was the palace or the people, there was no big celebration.There was a dead silence in the palace, not even a trace of celebration could be found.

The emperor's illness came very quickly, and his physical condition continued to deteriorate. He even passed out in front of the county king and Yuwen when he was reviewing the papers in the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

After the emperor was treated by the imperial doctor, it was difficult to recover after waking up, and it was difficult to even get out of bed.Under such circumstances, even the indispensable banquets in the palace are performed by the county king, the prince, the emperor, and the empress. However, at this time when the national funeral may occur at any time, all singing, dancing and fireworks are cancelled.

The queen picked up the concoction and walked into the depths of the inner hall covered by heavy curtains.

The emperor was still asleep, looking at this haggard face, the empress was tangled in her heart.

It looked like a lamp that had exhausted its last drop of oil and was on the verge of being extinguished.Even if the rare and precious medicinal materials in the world are exhausted and the famous doctors in the world are assisted, this light cannot be turned on again.

Just in a daze, I saw the emperor's eyes opened.

Your Majesty, did I disturb you? ' I asked softly, sitting on the edge of the bed.

The emperor turned his gaze to the queen and asked, "Is it the New Year?"

Yes, just arrived in the new year. "As I answered, I helped him up, leaned on the goose feather cushion, and took the concoction.

I... I don't want to drink. The emperor leaned on it blankly, shaking his head, "I know my own body, don't waste it." "

emperor. "I was stunned, not knowing what to say.

Queen, how are the children? "The emperor asked suddenly.

The queen quickly said, "It's all good, they all want to visit you."

The emperor nodded and said: "I have been ill these days, and I haven't been able to take a good look at them."

Otherwise, tomorrow I will bring all the children for you to see. "I suggested with a smile.

No need, I'm afraid I'll give them sickness, especially Yu'er, who is weak. "The emperor said.

Your majesty, let's drink some medicine, the queen said while stirring the medicine.

It's New Year's Eve, why are there no fireworks outside? "The emperor looked out of the window in a daze, thinking about changing the subject.

Because I was afraid of disturbing your rest, I specifically ordered them to stop. "

Stop for me? "The emperor looked at me with a smile on his lips. He reached out and held my hand, "You have always been very considerate.But why ban fireworks? "He sighed softly, "This world is not my world alone, common people should not be deprived of their rare joy for a year.What's more, maybe soon, I won't have the chance to see the fireworks in the palace. "

How could the emperor say such unlucky words? "The queen forced a smile.

The emperor shook his head, "Queen, you are a smart person, how could you not know that you and I are probably going to say goodbye forever."

Don't say it, don't say it, the emperor, the queen put down the bowl in her hand, and threw herself into the emperor's arms. The strong fragrance of medicine lingered around the queen, and hot tears wet the emperor's skirt.

Don't be sad, the queen. At this time, the emperor's hand gently stroked the queen's hair, "The only thing I can't worry about is you and the children. The children are young. After I leave, everything depends on you. The emperor was silent for a while, and said: "In recent years, the second brother has grown in power, and I often feel that I can't suppress it. After I go, I'm afraid you are orphans and widows... In the end, I blame myself. The second brother is a person with lofty ideals. The heart is in the temple.It's just that I was confused by Ziyan back then..." The emperor hugged the queen tightly, and sighed: "After I leave, Xuan Ziyan will return to the court, hoping to restrain him and keep your mother and child safe. "

The queen fell silent.

when!when!when! ……when! "The queen was awakened by the majestic and solemn bell in her sleep, "Bi'er!beau! "I sat up all of a sudden and shouted.

The maidservant was there, and Bi'er hurried in from the outside, and a gust of cold wind hit me, and I shivered.

You, did you hear the bell?I heard it, the servants heard it. Bi'er's usually calm face also became flustered.

How many times did it ring in total? "

Nine strokes, is nine strokes. "

emperor!emperor!The queen wanted to cry out, to struggle, but lost all her strength, feeling that she was falling slowly, all her strength was taken away by this cruel night.

queen..."

There seemed to be a shrill woman's cry in the distance.

Your Majesty... Your Majesty..."

No, I don't want...don't die..."

Tossing and turning, I vaguely felt the familiar figure of Eunuch Xi kneeling in front of my bed, and through the translucent embroidered screen, a clear and clear voice came: "King Cheng...serving the medicine to the emperor...servants are waiting to come out of the palace hall... Outside the door...the concubine came to see...Beng..."

On the tenth day of the second lunar month, the emperor collapsed in the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

On February [-]th, the prince saw that you ascended the throne and succeeded the emperor, and honored his mother as the empress dowager, living in Chonghua Palace.Because the new emperor was young, the queen mother listened to the government behind the curtain.

On April 14th, the late emperor's Zi Palace left Shenwu Gate and was buried in Dongling. The late emperor's noble concubine, Shen Shi, was [-] years old and served the emperor by his side, and was very favored by the emperor.When the emperor was dying, he left a last order, "When I die, I will be martyred."The concubine mourned greatly when she heard the bad news. She bathed in fine attire, wore the pearls and jade bestowed by the emperor, and hanged herself to death on the tenth day of February at the time of Mao. Every garden in the palace bloomed with light green and light yellow, stuck her head out, and climbed vigorously.Deep in the building, the cornices are resplendent and resplendent to welcome their new owners.

You don't know, these days I am so worried that I can hardly sleep.Think about it, Prince Cheng holds a heavy army in the capital, and half of the courtiers outside support him. He wants to rebel and proclaim himself emperor. Although he is not sure, his chances of winning are high. "

Xuan Yu said seriously: "Prince Cheng has soldiers in his hands, and we also have soldiers. If we really want to fight, we don't know who will win."

I shook my head: "If there is chaos, no matter who wins or loses, it will be a catastrophe for the people of Li."

Bi'er forced a smile, and comforted her: "The empress dowager, fortunately, everything is over for now. Didn't he support the crown prince as the emperor when he became the prince?"

The queen mother reached out to pick the petals from the gourd, with a serious and worried expression: "Alas! The late emperor told me that even a hard-hearted man can't hold back the flowers and mountains in the Central Plains. Could it be that he is not tempted? It's kind of affectionate, but... a manly hero, can he bear it for a while and endure it for a lifetime?"

There is also Concubine Shen Gui, the slaves always feel that she died strangely. "Wan Cui, who had been silent all this time, said, "The late Emperor did not treat her much better than the Empress Dowager, how could he leave a will for her... The servant listened to the rumors in the palace, as if she accidentally caught a glimpse of something and was..."

Bi'er's expression froze, she hurriedly turned around and covered her mouth: "You really don't know the severity of your mouth, can you say this?"

Concubine..." Thinking of what Eunuch Xi said in a coma that night, the Empress Dowager groaned slightly, her drooping eyelashes cast a moon-shaped crow color on her cheeks, as if I was worried at this time, "This matter is very serious. You and I can control it, right now we can only protect ourselves.Take good care of Pearl. "

Empress Dowager, Prince Cheng asks to see you. "Liu Fu'an said loudly outside.

Prince Cheng, Bi'er and Xuan Yu looked at each other, and if they really said Cao Cao, Cao Cao would be there.

You go out first, the Empress Dowager looked back at the mirror, she was wearing an ordinary brocade dress with magnolia patterns, because during the mourning period, it was not like my usual bright attire, there were almost no hairpins on her head, only a few hexagonal flowers on her hairpins Blue silver bead flower.

Dressed in an official uniform, the county king walked in majestically, knelt down on one knee, and said, "I pay my respects to the empress dowager."

The empress dowager stepped forward to give her a little help, the king of the county got up and met his eyes. I saw his face was full of vigor, and thought that the sudden sudden death of the emperor had nothing to do with him. My heart ached and tears filled my eyelashes. Said: "What is the prince looking for me?"

The king of the county saw my thoughts, and smiled affectionately: "Don't worry about the queen mother, didn't I help this country and offer it under your throne?"

The queen mother turned her head and smiled faintly: "I don't want to be a female emperor! Did you forget? My son is the one who owns the country!"

The king of the county said softly: "Madam, I will assist the emperor in governing the world. I endured so desperately, hoping that one day, you might feel sorry and give me a precious gift..."

The Empress Dowager shook her head and said, "Now that you have all the power, what else is there to lack? What is there in the world that you can't get?"

The king of the county said anxiously: "You clearly know what I want."

The king of the county said, gently took my hand, I broke free lightly, and said calmly: "You'er is still young, I don't understand many political affairs, I am a woman with limited knowledge, and I am thinking of letting the prince come out to assist the government.

The king of the county grabbed my sleeve and begged: "Queen Mother, if you know that if I want power, I would have already... Please, I haven't seen you seriously for several months, please say a few more words, please! "

The Empress Dowager was playing with the agate bonsai on the window sill. It was as transparent and red as pomegranate seeds, which brought out my pair of soft catkins and white snow. She didn't look back, thought for a while, and said: "The future will be long!"

The county king looked at my back, feeling lost, and then smiled and said: "Yes, the future will be long!"

On the first day of the fifth lunar month, Wang Cheng'en, the supervisor of ceremonies, said loudly: "Following the order of the empress dowager, from now on, Prince Cheng will assist and assist the government."Take Yuwen as the left minister, Zimo as the right minister, and Yu Zhou, a scholar of the Hanlin Academy, as the royal doctor.May my celestial dynasty be the foundation of all generations, and the fortune of the country will be prosperous!

In the East Nuan Pavilion of Chonghua Palace, the Empress Dowager was concentrating on reading a book.

At this time, the king of the county came in and looked at me thoughtfully. I smiled slightly and asked him to sit down.The king of the county found a comfortable position and sat down casually, as if he was at his own home.

Yu'er walked into the house, and after saluting the county king, she turned her face and asked, "Queen Mother, are you going to pass on the meal now?"

The king of the county smiled and asked: "What delicious food do you have here today?"

Yu'er smiled and replied, "There are steamed ducks brewed with wine."

The county king frowned and said, "It's too tired."

The Queen Mother put down the book and asked, "Is there any more herring?"

Yu'er said: "There are more."

I ordered: "Go and order fish noodles for the Prince Regent. You tell the small kitchen that the taste should be light."

Yu'er smiled and said, "Your maidservant will go down in person."

After Yu'er left, the king of the county asked, "Where is that Bi'er who is serving by your side?"

She has reached her age early. If I hadn't been reluctant to part with her these years, she should have been released to marry someone.A few days ago, I rewarded her with gold and silver, let her go out of the palace, and find an honest man to marry, which is not in vain for our master and servant. The Queen Mother smiled and flicked her nails.

I was reluctant before, but now I have figured it out? "The king of the county smiled faintly.

The Empress Dowager snorted lightly, her eyes were as clear as the calm water surface, only the light of the water was seen, but no fluctuations, "No matter how good she is, I can't keep her in the palace for a lifetime, delaying her life."

 There is something tonight, the update will be after 10 o'clock.

  
 
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