ebookland Chapter 293 Prayer
Chapter 293 Prayer
When Concubine Jing and Shen Meizhuang arrived, Concubine Hua took the initiative to cross the auspicious gate and led people into the Yangxin Palace.
Su Peisheng saw that all the important ladies in the harem had come, and hurried into the hall to report.
Not long after, he came out with a smile on his face.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the Emperor has ordered you to go in directly."
"Thank you, Eunuch Su."
Concubine Hua thanked her kindly.
Su Peisheng is a good person, and others are willing to make friends with him, so they all responded.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. May your Majesty be blessed with good health and happiness!"
Everyone paid their respects together. An Lingrong, Concubine Hua and Concubine Jing finished speaking first. Shen Meizhuang's greeting came a little later, but it was soft and steady, not abrupt.
An Lingrong's eyebrows moved. Shen Meizhuang was clearly trying to attract the emperor's attention.
never mind!
The competition for favor in the harem depends on one's own ability. As long as she doesn't get stupid enough to give birth to a child, everything will be fine.
"Everyone get up!"
The emperor's majestic voice sounded, and he glanced at everyone.
"You guys came here today, is there something?"
As the leader of the group, Concubine Hua took a step forward and reported with concern.
"Your Majesty, the Imperial Hospital has reported that the Empress Dowager is seriously ill. I came here to ask if you would like me to attend to her."
"You all have good intentions, but the Queen Mother always likes quietness and doesn't want anyone to disturb her."
The empress dowager saw that the emperor was upset and disliked the women in his harem even more.
The emperor was afraid that someone would rashly run to Shoukang Palace, so he added.
"I will convey your filial piety when I go to Shoukang Palace. If you are willing, you can copy Buddhist scriptures and pray for the Queen Mother."
"I still have government affairs to attend to. If there is nothing else, you may withdraw."
"Chen and concubine retire."
There was obvious annoyance in the emperor's tone, and An Lingrong knew that he might go to Shoukang Palace later.
After the group said goodbye at Jixiang Gate, An Lingrong led her men to Yongshou Palace.
Bao Que, who was supporting the man, replied softly.
"Master, the things you instructed have been done."
"Okay, I understand."
An Lingrong gathered her cloak and walked quickly inside.
The closer it gets to the end of the year, the colder it gets, and long icicles form under the eaves.
Hongyao and Zhaohua thought the crystal clear ice spikes were beautiful, so An Lingrong didn't let anyone remove them.
There are corridors with winding paths in Yongshou Palace, so there is no need to worry about hitting the palace maids while they are walking.
The children were studying in the east side hall. An Lingrong did not disturb them and went straight into the study.
The empress dowager was seriously ill, and the concubines had to copy Buddhist scriptures to pray for blessings. She took this opportunity to practice calligraphy.
But before entering the study, she stared at Baoque and asked him to watch the three children and not let them go out.
The threat to Jingren Palace was lifted, but there were still two dishonest nobles in Changchun Palace, especially Huanbi, who had contact with the ill-intentioned Prince Guo.
Everyone in the harem knew the news that the empress dowager was seriously ill. After the emperor, who was feeling depressed, finished dealing with state affairs, he asked Su Peisheng to pack some supplements, and the group rushed to Shoukang Palace.
After he ascended the throne, the Queen Mother was unhappy and often used illness as an excuse to make trouble for others.
At that time, the deposed empress helped share the burden, so the emperor didn't have to worry about everything.
But this time the Empress Dowager went too far, making it inconvenient for the concubines in the harem and the families of the clan members to visit, so the Emperor had to go in person.
If the Empress Dowager is really seriously ill, the Emperor plans to personally attend to her to repay her for giving birth to and raising her.
As soon as he entered Shoukang Palace, the emperor clearly noticed that the palace servants were in a bad mood.
He glanced at Sun Zhuxi who was leading the way beside him and asked in a deep voice.
"Aunt Zhuxi, I heard that the Queen Mother was unwell. Is this true?"
"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager felt the room was stuffy the day before yesterday, so she walked around in the courtyard for a while, but she unexpectedly developed a high fever in the middle of the night."
Sun Zhuxi replied respectfully.
She sighed silently in her heart. The emperor was so hurt by his master that he didn't even call her "Empress Mother".
The master is confused!
Sun Zhuxi had taken care of the empress dowager for many years and noticed from clues that the empress dowager did have close contacts with Lord Longkodo.
I just didn't expect that the master would... not finish the job.
She added softly, intending to ease the relationship between them.
"Your Majesty, when the Empress Dowager was unconscious due to a high fever, she called out your name."
"Aunt Zhuxi, I'm sure you know how the Queen Mother has treated me over the years."
"I am no longer the child who hid behind the rockery and watched the Queen Mother wipe the face of the Fourteenth Prince."
The emperor knew that Sun Zhuxi meant well, but he was no longer at the age where he longed for the empress dowager's care.
Su Peisheng looked at his master who entered the main hall with heartache. His lips trembled several times, but he didn't say a single word of comfort.
The Queen Mother was not kind, and the master had indeed suffered a lot.
But as the master said, all that is in the past.
Now his master controls the whole world, and no one can hurt him anymore.
The emperor stopped at the door of the bedroom and did not go in directly.
"Aunt Zhuxi, please inform her."
The mother and son had long since fallen out, and they both tacitly agreed to see each other less often.
The Emperor wasn't sure whether the Queen Mother was willing to see anyone.
Moreover, he rushed to Shoukang Palace as soon as he got the news, so the censors of the previous dynasty, who were even busier at the end of the year, could not say anything.
The emperor had already prepared for the empress dowager to avoid him, but he didn't expect Sun Zhuxi to invite him in.
The warm bedroom was filled with the smell of medicine, indicating that the Queen Mother was indeed ill.
"I heard that the Queen Mother is unwell. I brought Zhang Wuwei here. Does the Queen Mother need someone to take her pulse?"
The emperor asked the empress dowager who was leaning against the head of the bed.
"Your Majesty, you are so thoughtful. You have already sent the imperial physician to see me. There is no need to trouble Imperial Physician Zhang."
"I don't know how long I can live, so let's not waste our energy."
The Queen Mother, who had something to ask, answered in a soft voice.
Ever since this rebellious son returned from Qingliangtai, she has never received any news from Xiao Shisi.
The Queen Mother knew that it must be the Emperor who intercepted the carrier pigeon.
As the end of the year approaches, she misses Xiao Shisi even more.
In desperation, he could only let himself catch a cold and attract this unfilial son to meet him.
During the days when the Empress Dowager was imprisoned in Shoukang Palace, she also figured out some things. She realized that there was no one else who could attack her and Yixiu silently except the undisciplined Emperor.
"Your Majesty, you are too kind. The Imperial Hospital has gathered the best talents in the entire Qing Dynasty. I believe they will be able to cure your illness."
The emperor persuaded dryly.
"When Concubine Hua and the others heard that the Empress Dowager was seriously ill, they all wanted to come and tend to her. But since you prefer quietness, I asked them to copy Buddhist scriptures to pray for you."
"Your Majesty, I am old, and praying for blessings is no longer important."
"Can you please let Little Fourteen come back for once, considering I gave birth to you?"
The Queen Mother pleaded and stated her purpose.
No matter how far away her little Fourteen was, he never lost contact with his mother.
When the emperor heard this, the fire in his heart suddenly ignited.
"Queen Dowager, what was he bringing back for? To reminisce with you about that aborted bastard? Or to discuss how to replace the crown prince? Or to discuss how to deal with me?"
"Your Majesty, you..."
"Queen Mother, please take care of yourself."
The emperor developed a high fever the night he returned from Shoukang Palace.