Remembrance Hibiscus GL

The eunuch in charge of Funing Palace led all the people to kneel to send the emperor out of the palace gate, then got up, and the two personal maidservants returned to the bedroom. On the other side, there was a look of surprise in their eyes, and they quickened their pace and hurried to the bedside, calling softly: "Toffee." The person inside was motionless, and did not hear a sound. Suddenly, when she raised the gauze curtain with trembling hands, she saw the concubine sleeping on the bed with her eyes wide open, her head tilted to the outside, and her face was terrified. They were all weak, struggling and stumbling out of the door: "Come on, Concubine... The Concubine has passed away!"

"The concubine has passed away!" The shrill voices of the eunuchs came out one after another, Funing Palace suddenly became flustered, and the crying was loud. All the festive cloth decorations in the palace were replaced, and white lanterns were hung at the gate of the palace.The concubine's condition worsened over the past month, and King Zongmou of England would come to pay his respects every day. At this time, he had not yet arrived at the gate of the palace. Seeing such a scene from a distance, he was frightened out of his wits, and rushed to the bedroom. On the bed, she knelt down with a plop, hugged the corpse and wailed loudly: "Concubine mother, my son is here! Why did you just leave like this! Open your eyes and take a look at your son, I am your schemer, ho ho ..."

His voice was miserable and mournful. The maids in the audience thought of the tolerance and kindness of Concubine Zhaohui, and they were all touched. Everyone burst into tears. Something was wrong, so he winked, and immediately a few young eunuchs stepped forward, trying to pull him away, while persuading him: "My lord, the concubine has passed away, so I ask my lord to express my condolences. If you know, how can you feel at ease?"

"Go away! Don't pull me!"

All the kings of the Great Yan Dynasty practiced martial arts since childhood, and Zong Mou was the best among them. He led soldiers to the battlefield as an adult. At this moment, under grief, he waved his hand backwards, but his strength was infinite. The two young eunuchs Immediately flew out, falling nose and face swollen, the other two were also terrified, shaking their clothes and trembling, the maid in charge stepped forward, holding back tears, and was about to persuade him, but Zong Mou's eyes were red, and he grabbed the collar of the nearby eunuch with one hand, He said viciously: "The king came here yesterday, the concubine was still in good spirits, why did she die suddenly today?!" Then she turned to the maidservants and said, "The concubine's eyes are still open, with a strange look on her face. What kind of situation? What words did you leave behind? Why didn’t you tell me? Could it be that you servants were not by her side when she left?!”

Seeing his viciousness, everyone was stunned. The young eunuch was grabbed by him, his feet were almost off the ground, and he begged: "My lord, please forgive me. This servant doesn't know anything. This servant has been waiting outside, Your Majesty." When he was leaving, the slave followed Eunuch Jing to send off the holy car, and when he came back, he saw the aunts messing around there, crying that the concubine was dead."

Zong Mou was startled when he heard this, "Has the emperor been here before?"

After the little eunuch finished speaking, he also realized that something was wrong, but once the words were spoken, there was no way to take them back, and he was so frightened that he cried, so he could only tremblingly point his finger at the queen mother's personal maid: "Slave... What is it, a slave?" I don't know, please ask the prince to ask the two aunts."

Zong Mou put him down slowly, but the tears gradually stopped. He turned his head and shot the eyes of the two maidservants like knives. The two maidservants did not dare to look into his eyes. Knelt down on the ground.

Tubo joins the battle and joins forces with Tuyuhun to attack Dayan. The momentum is overwhelming. In a few days, they seized Liangzhou and turned to attack Lingzhou. Because the military situation in the west was urgent and the emperor could not sleep or eat, he urgently discussed countermeasures with the courtiers overnight. Many people recommended Yu Chijiong, seeing that he was defeated at this time, they were all captured alive, it was because they were afraid that the emperor would settle accounts in the autumn, so they would not dare to offer advice, the rest of the people were also obedient, even if there were a few who made a sound, they still insisted on their own opinions, some Those who advocate seeking peace with Tubo also recommended other candidates for generals, but Wang Zhong, the second assistant, tried his best to persuade the emperor to re-enable Huo Mu.The other ministers also knew that Huo Mu was the best candidate, those who had selfishness, those who did not get along with Huo Mu on a daily basis, and those who did not want to see him make a comeback, and those who secretly admired him, and those who knew that the emperor was afraid of him, dared not speak up However, Wang Zhong was the only one left in the court, and he made a speech there.

On this day, the early court was retired, and the emperor summoned the chief assistant Wen Tianhe and two other confidants alone in Changle Palace.Sitting on the throne, he glanced at their faces one by one: "Master Wang recommends Huo Mu, what do you say?"

Wen Tianhe thought for a while, and said: "Now it seems that Tuyuhun and Tubo have been plotting for a long time, and they have colluded for a long time. General Huo is old, even if he is appointed as a general, it may not be able to turn the tide. From what I see, it is still a good idea. Choose one of the young and middle-aged generals..."

The emperor interrupted: "Who is the candidate for Mr. Shoufu?"

Wen Tianhe said: "If you want to use Huo Mu as a general, it is better to use Prince Ying. He is the emperor's younger brother, and he is young. He has a gentle and military strategy, and is brave and resourceful. He is the most suitable candidate."

"Zongmou? Absolutely not!" The emperor categorically refused: "He is still young and reckless, how can he be a general? Isn't fighting a joke?!" At this point, he seemed to feel that his tone was a little impatient, and he looked at him Swipe up and snort softly: "Yu Chixiong was also highly recommended by you back then."

Wen Tianhe didn't dare to make a sound. Although Chu Xiong was punished by the emperor for his marriage, he still gained the emperor's trust afterwards. At this time, he came out to rescue Wen Tianhe, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, as soon as General Yuchi entered the west, In Xinjiang, the reputation was greatly shaken, and Tuyuhun was driven back to the border, but it was unexpected that Tubo sent troops, and the defeat was justifiable. Huo Jiazu followed Taizu to fight the world, and Huo Mu himself followed Taizong and Sejong fought in the South and the North, and the soldiers and civilians respected him like a god, and the emperor had cut off all his positions in the past, and now he was re-appointed, and the ministers were worried that it would be bad for the emperor and bad for the court!"

Although his words were euphemistic, the meaning was self-evident.The emperor was anxious in his heart, and kept his face sullen and silent. After a while, he stared at Sima Hu and said, "What do Sima Aiqing think?"

Sima Hu smiled: "The minister's opinion is somewhat different from Master Chu's."

"Oh?"

"Master Shoufu also said that General Huo is very old. If he can lead his troops to the western borders and make extraordinary achievements, then he will really enjoy his life when he comes back. And the emperor also knows that the Huo family Three sons, the eldest son recently married the daughter of a pariah as a concubine, and the city was full of turmoil. The second son ignored his beautiful wife and beautiful concubine. In the Han Tang army, I heard that it was not bad. They were not afraid of death. They often charged into battle on the battlefield and were very heroic. However, they were born of a dancer and were never loved by General Huo. It is said that the relationship between father and son is very weak. Think about it, the emperor. Waiting for unworthy descendants, how can they inherit the family business? Looking at it from a minister's point of view, the Huo family's strength has really been exhausted from the old general's generation, so the emperor really doesn't need to worry too much."

The emperor pondered for a long time, then frowned slightly: "I'll think about it again."

The emperor and his ministers were discussing, and an internal eunuch came in to report: "Your Majesty, Mr. Xue from the Ministry of Rites is asking to see you."

"Call him in."

"Yes."

Xue Renjie, the newly promoted Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, held a booklet in his hand, knelt on the ground, and said: "Your Majesty, this is the posthumous name for the concubine according to the regulations of the Ministry of Rites. Please choose one from the emperor's eyes."

Zhao Chengen picked it up in person and delivered it to the emperor. The emperor looked at it briefly and put down the booklet: "I don't think these posthumous titles are appropriate." As he spoke, he picked up a pen and wrote the word "Miao Ling" on the paper, faintly Said: "That's it."

Xue Renjie took the paper and looked at it, and couldn't help but be dumbfounded. Fame and reality are called Miu, and fame without diligence is called spirit. This is a real bad posthumous posthumous title!After the concubine passed away, the emperor never took a step to Yongfu Palace, nor did he stop the court to express his condolences. Although the military situation ahead was urgent, it would inevitably cause people to discuss it, not to mention adding a bad posthumous posthumous title at this time, he thought to himself He couldn't help shouting: "Your Majesty, this..." Wen Tianhe and the others also speculated that there was a reason for the incident, but doing so was indeed too inhumane and greatly violated filial piety, so they knelt down together and wanted to persuade him admonish.

However, the emperor didn't seem to notice their actions, and continued: "Nowadays, the army is suppressing the country, and Dayan is in a time of external and internal troubles. All funeral ceremonies are kept simple. In addition, Emperor Sejong has served the Andi Palace for many years, so it is right to be silent forever. I think It is said that the concubine should not be buried in the mausoleum of the late emperor to disturb the spirit of the late emperor. Pass on my decree and ask Qin Tianjian to choose another place with a treasured geomantic omen for the mausoleum of the concubine."

Xue Renjie held back for a long time, and said, "Your Majesty, it seems...it seems a bit..."

The emperor glanced at him lightly: "What? Are you trying to resist the edict?"

Cold sweat broke out on Xue Renjie's forehead, and he turned his eyes to Wen Tianhe for help, seeing the emperor like this, Wen Tianhe dared not speak, so he pretended not to see it, Zhang Tuizhi had no choice but to stammer: "Mr. ... the minister complies with the order."

Because of the death of the concubine, all the concubines in the harem and the wives in the court will gather in Shou'an Palace to watch for the concubine. In the evening, when the imperial concubine came back from the vigil, a palace maid in Siyi came up and took off her plain clothes and changed them into plain colors homely clothes.When the imperial concubine was receiving tea, she saw Sang Rong by her side and said, "I heard that you have been walking to Xiefang Palace quite a lot recently?"

Sang Rong was stunned for a moment, and replied: "Yes, Miss Lian missed the old love very much, and often summoned her servants to reward her with some things, and the servants also made some needlework for her and sent them to her."

"En." The imperial concubine took a sip of tea slowly, and said: "Usually, I often send you to send something to Concubine Lian, but now it's not as good as it is now, we Qingquan Palace people, we must not be alienated from any palace, There is no need to get too close to any palace."

Sang Rong lowered her head: "Yes."

The imperial concubine smiled slightly: "I'm just saying a few words in vain, well, I'm tired too, you go down, and leave Qinzhu Shutong to wait on you."

Sang Rong agreed, and turned around with someone to go out. When she reached the door, she heard someone singing: "The emperor is here." She looked up and saw a few people coming from the courtyard behind the emperor. After seeing the crowd, he bowed down and saluted: "All blessings, Your Majesty."

The emperor remained silent, turned his head slightly and signaled Zhao Chengen to stay outside with his eyes, and then went straight into the bedroom.When the imperial concubine saw him, she seemed to be expecting it. After seeing the ceremony, she personally took the tea from Qinzhu and gave it to the emperor, and then sat down on the other side of the kang.The emperor waved his hand, and the two of them, Qinzhu and Shutong, stepped back.

The imperial concubine glanced at him, and said: "The emperor has been worrying about the government for the past two days, and his face is quite tired. I have stewed ginseng soup here today, and I asked them to bring a bowl."

As she was about to get up, the emperor held her hand and stopped her, "No need."

"Then I'll go twist a towel handle." The imperial concubine took her hand out of his hand without a trace, soaked the towel in cold water, wrung it dry and handed it to him. The emperor took it and wiped his face: "Ice Wheel , you sit down."

"Yes."

The emperor felt refreshed, threw down the towel, suddenly looked at the imperial concubine and said, "Binglun, I want your father to lead the army in Xi'an, what do you think?"

Under the candlelight, his eyes were not as unpredictable as usual, there was a little bit of urgency and sincerity. The imperial concubine saw it, but her expression remained unchanged: "Your Majesty, my concubines dare not speak nonsense about the political affairs of the previous dynasty."

The emperor said: "This is not just a political matter, but also a family matter. I came here today just to talk to you."

The imperial concubine frowned slightly: "Your Majesty, my father is old and weak, I'm afraid he won't be able to take on such a heavy responsibility."

"The old general will grow stronger and stronger, I think he can do it." The emperor said: "Tuyuhun and Tubo have colluded to form a traitor. They are ambitious, and their ambitions are not small. Now Dayan is in danger, and only old general Huo can take on the big task of saving the country and the people. "

The imperial concubine looked at the flickering candlelight in front of her eyes, she was silent for a long time, and said slowly: "It's easier to let go of a tiger than it is to catch a tiger, has your majesty considered it?"

The emperor was stunned for a long time, then sighed softly: "Binglun, I can't see through you."

Yes, he can't understand her. There are so many concubines in the harem, but she is the only one who is so different. She never flatters him, never envies, doesn't get jealous, whether she is favored or neglected, she is always at ease.Several ministers in the court reminded him from time to time that Huo Mu was loved by others, and his meritorious deeds shocked him. Gradually, he also felt that Huo Mu's face was extraordinary, and his eyes were as quiet as an abyss, sharp and cold. There was a bit of fear, and once, a fortune teller even told him that Huo Mu had the appearance of an emperor, and his fear of him became more and more serious. In that winter, he finally found an opportunity to decree to remove Huo Mu from his military power. Deprive him of all official positions, arrest him and put him in prison, and kill dozens of his confidants and confidants.During that time, she was being favored, and he was ashamed of her in his heart, but she didn't cry at him like other concubines, begging him to let her father and brother go, she just said: "National Law If the emperor thinks that the concubine's father is guilty, he will ask the emperor to deal with the concubine according to the law, without worrying about the concubine." He was very surprised, of course, in the end he remembered the merits of the Huo family for generations and Huo Mu himself's great contribution to Dayan, and pardoned him. took him, and kept his vassalage.

Today, her words shocked him again, he stared at her deeply, as if he wanted to see through her thoughts, but she had a calm expression: "A woman obeys her father at home, and obeys her husband when she gets married. This principle has not changed since ancient times. Since the concubine is the emperor's concubine, I think everything is for the emperor's sake, not to mention this is to protect the concubine's father, why does the emperor not see through the concubine?"

At this time, the emperor's suspicions were all gone, so he couldn't help but grabbed her hand, and said emotionally: "Binglun, you have such a heart, and you have such a heart for me. I am really moved. I don't even know what to say. Don't worry, no matter whether your father wins or loses this time, I will definitely live up to you in this life!"

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foreshadowing, just to let them have a good ending

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