Remembrance Hibiscus GL

Although the joint memorial of Dou Jianye, Shu Yu and others did not receive any response, since then, more and more auspicious memorials have been reported from all over the country. At first, they were just some ordinary ones, such as Diyong Ganquan in Donghai County, Jiahe Weisheng in Gaomi County, etc. , and so on, there are too many to count. Not long after, a vision of phoenix flying gathered on the border between Lingzhou and Liangzhou, and in the sky above the mansion of King Xiang, General of the Zhu Kingdom in the capital, someone actually saw "a dragon is seen in the clouds". The story quickly spread, and people whispered about it. Several well-known fortune-tellers asserted that "Xiangwang's mansion has the spirit of heaven". When the huge white stone of "God, Emperor Ye Yongchang" was salvaged from the Peishui and presented to the court hall of the Chuigong Palace, it was equivalent to announcing the world. What is going on?

The entire capital city and even the states and counties still look calm on the surface, but in private, people's hearts are already floating. Everyone's eyes are focused on the young queen mother, wanting to see what she will do. She remained calm, made many arrangements, and rectified several times. The generals selected and promoted by her were all armed with heavy soldiers. They were regarded as her confidantes, and everyone entrusted them with important positions. She was the real master of the Dayan Dynasty. By.However, she didn't show any difference, she still looked at the court as usual every day, summoned the ministers, reviewed the papers, and treated her younger brother Huo Lin with the same trust as before.

The few remaining courtiers of Emperor Wenzong still had illusions at first, thinking that in the near future, the Imperial Forest Guards and Guard Battalion under the Empress Dowager might once again have a bloody battle with Huo Lin's army, just as she had dealt with her by surprise. Like his father Huo Mu, Huo Lin, a power minister with the heart of stealing the country, will end up in the same fate as Huo Mu, even more miserable, but as the days pass, what they expected did not happen, and they began to panic and feel uneasy , Worried about his future, but couldn't think of any countermeasures.The one who was more terrified than them was the little emperor Zongxu. He sat on the golden dragon throne that symbolized the highest power, his eyes were dim all day long, and his expression was dull. It has the appearance of withering.

Huo Lin often went in and out of the palace. He had already enjoyed all the privileges that Huo Mu had at that time, such as ranking above the kings, not being famous in worship, not going to the court, going to the palace with a sword, etc., but he was very respectful in front of Binglun, Even in front of the little emperor, he treated all the ministers in the court with humility and kindness. During the snow disaster in Yuzhou, he asked Binglun to go to appease the people in person, and privately gave out silver taels of food to relieve the victims. There are endless praises inside and outside.

The snowflakes are light, whirling and dancing in the air, and the majestic Chaoyangmen tower is covered with white snow, making it even more solemn.

An old man with white beard and hair was kneeling on the square in front of the imperial city, staring fixedly at the scarlet city gate not far away. He also knelt down on him, and kept trying to dissuade him: "Father, please go back, the queen mother is already very tolerant to you, why do you want to provoke her again and again?"

Wang Zhong was unmoved, and said with his beard trembling: "I risked my life today, and I want to see the queen mother, and ask her what happened. My royal family has been deeply favored by the emperor for generations, and if I don't repay it in case, I will die." Well, I deserve to die!"

Wang Yongchun said: "You have worked hard for the country all your life. Now that you are old, you should enjoy the blessings. It doesn't matter if you have a loyal name after your death, but you have to think about the lives of the whole family."

Wang Zhong couldn't help being furious: "How dare you say such things to me, get out of here quickly! I don't have a soft-boned son like you who is greedy for life and afraid of death!"

"Father calm down, listen to me." Wang Yongchun summoned up his courage and said, "Emperor Wenzong was originally in an improper position. After succeeding to the throne, he was licentious and innocent. However, King Xiang was in his prime. A few years ago, he led his troops to sweep Tuyuhun and Tubo, and conquered the countries in the Western Regions. He won the support of the army and the admiration of the people. Now the Queen Mother is helping him. From his son's point of view, Dayan's strength is exhausted, and his father is no longer around. Now that you are an official, don't bother with these things anymore, and get into trouble."

Wang Zhong was trembling with anger, and slapped his backhand: "You bastard! I'm not an official in the court, but you are still wearing an official uniform. Is this what you should say as a courtier?! You are here to teach me a lesson. Am I right?!"

Wang Yongchun covered his face and said in a low voice, "My son dare not."

Someone had reported this matter to the palace long ago, Bing Lun heard that, he was not happy, at that time Huo Lin had returned to Beijing from Yuzhou, happened to be in front of him, he couldn't help frowning: "This old stubborn!"

Binglun ordered: "Call his children to come and help him back."

Wang Youxing replied: "My lord Wang has been persuading me for a long time, it seems...it seems to be of no use."

"Ask all his children to come over." Binglun said: "If it's still not enough, call his grandchildren, whoever he loves the most, let him kneel with him, let's see how long he can kneel!"

"Yes!"

Wang Youxing agreed and left in a hurry.Huo Lin said: "My sister is really kind to Wang Xiang, I hope he can figure it out."

"He can't figure it out." Binglun shook his head, looked at him, and said meaningfully: "Anyway, I admire him and admire him. You will need such a loyal minister in the future, even if his loyalty is not for you, treat him well." There's always something wrong."

"Yes, he is old after all, and people respect him again." Huo Lin said, "But Xia Houjin and Chai Biao are both generals of the Wenzong Dynasty. Can my sister really rest assured?"

He had kept these words in his heart for a long time, Binglun said: "Xia Houjin and Chai Biao had meritorious support in the beginning, but I used them not only because of this point. Both of them have both literary and military skills I have always cherished such a minister." He lowered his head and took a sip of tea, then said: "Xiahou Jin is very knowledgeable about current affairs, and has always been in awe of the strong. The emperor is still a child, but you are a powerful general who leads the three armies. He won't cause you any trouble. If you are worried, put him in the Ministry of War and give him a spare job. As for Chai Biao, he is loyal to Dayan. in favor of your own choice.”

"I also appreciate Chai Biao very much." Huo Lin's eyes were deep, and he sighed: "If he can't be used by me in the end, I will feel very sorry."

"At that time, we have no choice but to get rid of him." Binglun looked at him: "But you have to understand that running a country is not running an army. You can't kill everyone who opposes you. When you encounter problems, you have to weigh more, and occasionally show it properly. A little tolerance will often have unexpected results.”

Huo Lin looked respectful: "Sister's words, Lin'er will definitely keep in mind."

The window is inlaid with expensive crystal glass, and the snow-white world outside sets off several plum blossoms like rouge. Even though you are in the room, you can faintly smell the refreshing fragrance.

Su Yun looked at the menu for a long time, then raised her head: "It's just a few flowers on the left, it's worth your staring at it for so long? What are you thinking about? Don't come over and think about it with me."

Lian Zhen looked away, but her voice was lazy: "For such an idea, you can make up your own mind, why bother to pull me together."

Su Yun couldn't help laughing: "Look at what you said, you are the one who is in charge of the harem, and I was just helping out, but now I say that I have attracted you." Looking at her, she suddenly sighed: "Lian Zhen, why are you To be so beautiful."

Lian Zhen said: "Talking and talking will make you lose your shape."

"I'm telling the truth, even though I'm a woman, I can't help but feel a little moved when I look at you like this."

Lian Zhen smiled and said, "You're right..." At this point, she felt a slip of the tongue, blushed slightly, and pretended to eat the pine nut rose fudge in the silver plate.

Su Yun also blushed, and because there was no one around, she whispered: "I didn't know that at the beginning, I thought she was a handsome man."

Lian Zhen said: "Could it be that you are disappointed?"

"No, I was surprised at the time, but I wasn't disappointed. I...I really, really like her." Su Yun quickly denied, saying: "Fortunately, she is a woman. If she is really a man, I will I'm afraid I can't sit here and talk to you now."

Although the two of them had a strong friendship, they were tender-faced people, and they seldom talked about intimate matters. When the topic opened up, they couldn't hold it back. Lian Zhen said, "You also liked the late emperor before."

Su Yun asked back: "Don't you like the late emperor?"

Lian Zhen shook her head, her tone was very affirmative: "I don't like it."

"Okay." Su Yun tilted her head and thought for a while, and said, "I like the late emperor, but I'm more afraid than I like her. I still like her more. I don't care about women or not. Anyway, we are here. Every day I see eunuchs or palace maids, to know her, I am finally blessed by God, she is so gentle and considerate, she treats me wholeheartedly, even if she sneaks around and takes risks, I am already very content."

When she spoke, her eyes were full of affection, and there was a smile on the corner of her mouth, with a sweet and happy look on her face, but Lian Zhen felt even more sad in her heart, and said in a low voice: "With one heart and one mind, yes, you are already very lucky."

Su Yun suddenly realized that she had forgotten what she had said, and felt slightly regretful. Seeing her look lonely again, she thought that such a woman with all the beauty in the world, trapped in this deep palace, no one could take care of her, and she was doomed to be lonely all her life. Feeling sad, she put her hand on the kang table, took Lianzhen's hand, and said seriously: "Lianzhen, don't worry, I will always be by your side for the rest of my life."

Lian Zhenqiang cheered up and teased: "If you're not here with me, isn't there another place to go?"

Su Yun was left speechless by her question, Fang wanted to explain, Yizhen came in and said: "Master Qing is here."

Lian Zhen and Su Yun quickly calmed down their playfulness, when they saw Concubine Qing coming in, they got up to greet each other at the same time, and hurriedly gave up their seats, saying: "Sister, drink a cup of hot tea to warm up."

Concubine Qing smiled all over her face: "What are you sisters doing?"

Lian Zhen said: "We are planning the meal list for the next year's banquet in the harem. This year we want to make some changes. My sister came by coincidence, so I will help you to refer to it."

Concubine Qing hastily declined: "My sister was joking. Both sisters are capable people in front of the Empress Dowager, and they handle things very well. I don't need my help for such a small matter." She smiled: "Just talk to the younger sisters. I almost forgot about the business, because I saw that the snow fell well today, I wanted to hold a banquet in my palace at noon tomorrow, so I came here specially to invite my two younger sisters to drink and enjoy the snow. ?”

Seeing that both of them were looking at her, Lianzhen had no choice but to agree: "Sister Qing is very kind, but my younger sister is not respectful. I will be there on time tomorrow."

Su Yun immediately said: "I will come with Lian Zhen."

Concubine Qing was overjoyed: "You two are worthy of my acceptance." Then she said: "At the end of last year, I made some honey soufflé rolls myself. I didn't expect the emperor to like them very much. I sent two boxes to the Queen Mother and the Emperor, this one for my younger sister to taste, and the one for Yun'er, I have already sent someone to your palace."

Lian Zhen and Su Yun said together: "Thank you for your trouble."

The three of them drank tea and chatted. Concubine Qing wanted to go back and order people to carefully prepare the banquet for tomorrow. After sitting for a while, she got up and said goodbye. After a while, Su Yun returned to the palace.

Here, as soon as Concubine Lianzhenjingqing reminded her, Fang remembered that she hadn't seen Zongxu for some time, and couldn't help but feel a little guilty. She thought for a while, and asked Baozhen to come in. Then, while waiting for her to change her clothes, she ordered the sedan chair to be prepared.

Before arriving at Changle Palace, the warm sedan chair suddenly stopped, and then heard a slight voice from outside, Lian Zhen didn't know what was going on, and asked, "What's the matter?" Baozhen raised the curtain of the sedan chair, and said, "Master, Manager Ma is here, saying he has something to return to the master."

Lian Zhen took a closer look, and when she saw Ma Song, the deputy chief eunuch of Changle Palace, bowing and greeting her in front of the sedan chair, she was a little surprised: "What's the matter?"

Ma Song accompanied him with a smile and said, "This servant has the guts to ask Master Chen if he wants to see the Emperor?"

Lian Zhen said: "That's right, isn't the Emperor in the palace?"

Ma Song said: "Returning to Master Chen, the emperor is in the palace at the moment, but he cannot see the master."

"why?"

Ma Song said: "Since the snow disaster in Yuzhou, the Empress Dowager has started fasting, and the Emperor also sits quietly in the small Buddhist hall every day, praying for the common people. The Empress Dowager has a strict order that the Emperor cannot see anyone in the harem recently."

Lian Zhen was stunned and asked, "Then when can I see him?"

Ma Song said: "This slave doesn't know, but at the end of the twelfth month, the master can always meet the emperor."

Seeing that Lianzhen frowned and remained silent, Baozhen said from the sidelines: "Master, since this is the case, are you going to see the queen mother now, or go back to the palace directly?"

"No, I don't see her."

She blurted out, her words were a bit blunt, seeing Baozhen's surprised expression, she immediately lowered her eyes, bit her lips after a while, and said softly: "Go back to the palace."

Ma Song said: "Respectfully send off Master Chen." Kneeling on the snow, watching the golden sedan chair disappear, Fang slowly got up, stood for a while, and said to several internal eunuchs: "Go back."