Since the beginning of winter last year, Emperor Wende felt his body getting heavier and heavier.

After the beginning of spring, it still didn't get better.

Often feel energy is poor, powerless.

In the past, I could sit in the Xingqing Palace for four or five consecutive hours to process the memorials without feeling tired, and still have the spirit to pamper the concubines in the harem.

Now, after working for an hour, I had to stop and rest.

The health-preserving soup prescribed by the imperial physician was previously dismissed by Emperor Wende. Now I have to take it three times a day on time.

After drinking the health-preserving soup, the body is warmed up.

The cold and hard wooden chairs are too harsh and unfriendly to people. I feel lower back pain after sitting for a long time.

As a result, more than one side of Zhengyang Hall collapsed.

The softness is soft enough, when you sit on it, your body sinks into it, and your whole body is instantly relaxed.

Emperor Wende let out a comfortable moan.

He asked Chang En, Am I getting old?

Your Majesty is in his prime.

Twenty years ago you said that I was in my prime, and twenty years later you would still say the same thing. I don't know how to change it.

The old slave is stupid.

Emperor Wende waved his hand and slowly closed his eyes.

Chang En waited on him carefully.

He looked at Emperor Wende's gray beard, gray hair, and loose skin. There were layers of orange peel on the back of his hands, and age spots had already appeared.

Emperor Wende is indeed old.

This is the truth.

Anyone, even if you are an emperor, can't escape life, old age, sickness and death.

I want to live another twenty years.

Emperor Wende said in a low voice, only Chang En heard this.

Chang En bowed and lowered his head, feeling uneasy in his heart.

Emperor Wende said softly: I feel my vitality is passing away, I am really old.

Your Majesty is just too tired.

After fighting for so many years, His Majesty has worked hard. Now that the battle situation has been decided, why not go to the palace to relax, His Majesty?

Emperor Wende nodded repeatedly, Since I ascended the throne, I have never gone to the palace to relax. I remember that the hot springs in the palace are extremely comfortable.

Is this old slave making travel arrangements? Chang En asked tentatively.

Emperor Wende was silent for a moment, It's possible! Can we leave in half a month?

There is only half a month to prepare, and the time is a little tight.

Chang En still complied, I will be leaving in half a month. You go and prepare! Another person will be sent to call Princess Qin, I have something to order.

Follow the order!

...

Emperor Wende summoned him, Gu Jiu didn't dare to delay, and rushed to the palace immediately.

Emperor Wende was in poor spirits and didn't want to force himself, so he still sat in the soft cave.

He has held on for years.

First there were natural and man-made disasters, followed by wars in the north.

Nerves have been strained all these years.

It wasn't until this year that the general situation of the war in the north was decided, and with the favorable weather, it was possible to breathe.

Come on, sit and talk.

Gu Jiu bowed in thanks and sat on the small round stool.

In Gu Jiu's eyes, Emperor Wende was obviously old. The person has also lost a lot of weight, and the skin hangs on his face, making him look more and more old.

People really can't stand old.

As if overnight, Emperor Wende went from a prime of life to an old age, and his health went from bad to worse. The speed visible to the naked eye is aging day by day.

I don't know what your Majesty's order is for calling your daughter-in-law into the palace?

Has Liu Zhao sent you a letter? Did he say when he will arrive in the capital?

Reporting to Your Majesty, my daughter-in-law just received his letter yesterday. He set off directly from the camp and will arrive in the capital in about half a month.

Emperor Wende laughed, That's a coincidence. Half a month later, I'm going to go to the palace to recuperate. You take the child with you. After Liu Zhao returns to Beijing, let him go directly to the palace.

Your Majesty is going to the palace? Gu Jiu was surprised.

Emperor Wende nodded, I have worked hard for many years, and it is time for me to cultivate myself for a while.

My daughter-in-law understands. What does His Majesty want her daughter-in-law to do?

Where is Yu Geer?

Gu Jiu bowed slightly, and said: The last letter was sent from the southwest border. He said in the letter that he plans to go to the northwest next time.

Why do you want to take a trip to the northwest?

I want to see the magnificent mountains and rivers of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Hahaha……

These words obviously pleased Emperor Wende.

After laughing, Emperor Wende said: The war has subsided, it is time to go to the northwest to see the prairie and see the majesty of the border.

What His Majesty said is true.

Emperor Wende looked at Gu Jiu, You can contact Brother Yu, right?

Gu Jiu nodded and admitted that she has been paying attention to the whereabouts of Brother Yu and Brother Heng, for fear of accidents to the children.

Emperor Wende said: Let him come back before the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Gu Jiu was surprised, but still bowed in response, Daughter-in-law complies.

After you come back, don't go out for the time being. It's time to go to the court to practice.

Gu Jiu frowned, Your Majesty, Brother Yu is not yet at the age of weak crown, is it too early?

No problem! With his talent and learning, I believe he can handle it with ease.

Ok!

Now that the emperor has spoken, Gu Jiu can only obey.

Emperor Wende said with deep meaning: I will hand over the refugees of Dazhou to you. I hope you will not disappoint my expectations.

His Majesty?

Gu Jiu was surprised.

Although she has been doing the resettlement of refugees, Emperor Wen De never said anything similar.

She was not an official of the imperial court, but Emperor Wende said that all the refugees from Dazhou were entrusted to her, which was obviously entrusted.

Emperor Wende waved his hand, apparently not wanting to say more, Back down!

Gu Jiu got up to say goodbye, with something on her mind.

It's rare to go to the palace, so I will naturally go to Weiyang Palace to pay my respects.

Empress Pei is in good spirits and well maintained. She looks like she is in her early forties.

In comparison, Emperor Wende's state is what he should be at that age.

She couldn't speak quickly, so she chattered with Gu Jiu.

Your Majesty is obviously old and unable to do what you want. You came from Xingqing Palace, do you feel that Your Majesty is much older?

It is indeed much older.

Your Majesty is not in good health. The imperial physician is trying to recuperate his body, but the effect is not obvious. It is said that he is overworked. If I want to tell you, the root cause is that he was obsessed with women a few years ago and his bones were damaged.

Gu Jiu coughed twice, she is a daughter-in-law, it is not appropriate to discuss this topic.

Empress Pei smiled, There is no embarrassment, the facts are in front of you, and everyone knows it well. According to my intention, all concubines in the harem, who are young, tender and childless, should be driven out of the palace. Taking advantage of the age It just so happens that I can go home and marry another. Staying in the palace will ruin my whole life.

The queen mother is compassionate.

Why don't you follow the rules. Empress Pei sneered, The rules in this palace are not a thing. When I was in the palace, I would let a group of people go out every few years. In the palace, it would be no good. .”

Gu Jiu reminded: That's the Son of Heaven, the Emperor.

How many men dare to marry the woman the emperor slept with?

For thousands of years, the idea of ​​imperial power has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, engraved in everyone's blood and genes.

Since she is the emperor's woman, she must be sacrificed.

Most people think so.

Empress Pei sneered, Sometimes they regret it. They don't even look at His Majesty's age, one or two even sharpened their heads and went into the palace.

Gu Jiu asked casually, Is the harem not peaceful recently?

Empress Pei laughed, When will the harem be peaceful? Your majesty is getting old day by day, and those concubines and concubines are all ready to move and daydream. I don't know how to take a picture. Let's see how much I have. .When Liu Zhao returns to Beijing, ask him to support and support the fourth child more. Go into battle as a father and son, and fight a tiger as a brother. At this time, the two brothers have to cooperate sincerely, so that they can break the gold.

Gu Jiu lowered his head and smiled, It's better to wait for Liu Zhao to return to Beijing, and the queen mother will tell him in person. He will listen to the queen mother.

That's a shame.

For so many years, Liu Zhao has never heard the words of Empress Pei.

Empress Pei's face darkened, Boss daughter-in-law, don't tell me you don't want to help fourth child?

Gu Jiu asked back, How can I help?

Empress Pei was dissatisfied, Don't you have any ideas?

Gu Jiu said: The Fourth Highness has a wife and son, rich and rich, and works in the court, and has won the approval and support of many courtiers. My daughter-in-law really can't think of anything that the Fourth Highness needs help. If the mother refers to another On the one hand, I forgive my daughter-in-law for her incompetence.

Empress Pei was annoyed, Ever since you married into the Liu family, you have never obediently followed my orders. You are always against me. You are not filial.

Gu Jiu coughed lightly.

To be filial or not to be filial is a common topic.

There will never be a result, but Queen Pei is very happy.

Just because Empress Pei has too few chips, only filial piety is left to use.

She said: The queen mother might as well ask His Royal Highness the meaning first. He may not be willing to accept Liu Zhao's help.

Why is he not willing? Why is he not willing? Empress Pei thought that Gu Jiu was talking nonsense.

Gu Jiu smiled, We are not roundworms in the stomach of His Highness Fourth. What is he thinking in his heart, my daughter-in-law thinks it is better to ask clearly. Otherwise, it will become a bad thing with good intentions and provoke a lot of complaints.

absurd!

Whether it's absurd or not, you'll know if you ask. By the way, I don't know if the Queen Mother has heard the news. His Majesty will leave for the palace to recuperate in half a month.

what?

Empress Pei hurriedly looked at Eunuch Wen.

Eunuch Wen shook his head again and again, I want to report to Madam, this old slave has not received any news yet.

Empress Pei was dissatisfied, Hurry up and go out to inquire about the news, who does His Majesty order to accompany you?

Eunuch Wen took the order and left.

Gu Jiu reminded Empress Pei, Your Majesty is not feeling well. He is going to the palace to recuperate. He will only bring a few concubines with him.

You don't understand the affairs of the harem. Empress Pei denied Gu Jiu's remarks with one word.

Now that she is thinking about the palace, she has no time to talk to Gu Jiu, You go back first. After Liu Zhao comes back, I will talk to him in person.

Gu Jiu got up to say goodbye, walked a few steps and then turned around and said, Based on your majesty's current physical condition, it should be impossible for the concubine to conceive.

Empress Pei was stunned.

In a blink of an eye, he came back to his senses and asked sharply, How do you know?

Gu Jiu answered irrelevantly, Even if there is a concubine who is gifted and conceived, it will not pose any threat to the empress. The empress can rest assured that nothing will happen if there is Liu Zhao and the Fourth Highness.

What if? What if something happens?

Gu Jiu looked outside the palace gate and muttered softly, Everything will be strangled, so there will be no accidents.

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