When the funeral bell rang, the courtiers and concubines waiting outside the palace knew that Emperor Qingxiang had passed away, and they all burst into tears, just like they had lost their own father.

Lianyi even fainted from crying beside Emperor Qingxiang's dragon bed and was carried directly to a side hall.

"Lianyi, you acted so well."

"This is my ethics as a tasker. If Emperor Qingxiang dies with resentment, there is no guarantee that there won't be a second round of tasks. Why should I cause trouble for myself and my original body? You know that villains die because they talk too much."

"From what you said, you admit that you are a villain."

"No, I just took the initiative. Otherwise, the harem would be in chaos. Now it's better. I don't have any offspring, and there will be no fighting. Isn't it better?"

"But don't forget, you have two sons!"

Shijiu said in a mean way.

"Humph! I am still alive, how can I watch them fighting each other? I will teach those who have bad intentions a lesson."

"Then how long do you plan to faint?"

"I am too sad, and I am already weak. This blow is too great. When the emperor was sick before, I was just trying to hold on. Now I am completely sick."

Ripple said calmly.

She didn't want to cry for that damn emperor. There were so many women in the harem, and now was the time for them to show their value.

"Aren't you afraid that those people will have the intention to change the queen?"

Shijiu continued.

"They can give it a try. They really think that I have been the queen for ten years in vain."

Ripple said disdainfully.

At this time, all the people in the hospital were rushing to the side hall to feel Lianyi's pulse, and then gave her a few injections.

Lianyi woke up politely, but her face was very ugly and her voice was weak:

"Madam Sun, I'm summoning the Minister of Rites to see me.

Lanzhi, let Hongji come to see me. I have something to tell you."

"Yes, my lady!"

When everyone saw Lian Yi’s pale face, their hearts skipped a beat and they thought that the Queen might be in trouble this time. After all, losing her husband in middle age was too much of a blow, even though she was the Queen.

Lianyi just didn't use mind reading, otherwise if she knew what these people were thinking, she would definitely spit in their faces, saying that it would be better for her to live if the man died.

After the Minister of Rites arrived, Lianyi told him about Emperor Qingxiang's funeral arrangements. She couldn't stop crying and finally spit out blood and fainted. This scared Hongji, who came rushing over. His father had just passed away, and if something happened to his mother again, he would be really helpless.

"Mother! Mother! Wake up! Dabao is here!"

The eldest prince, no, now it should be said that it is the new emperor who is about to ascend the throne, rushed to Lianyi's bed, holding his mother's hand with tears on his face, and the sadness on his face seemed more real at this time.

After all, the three of them were raised by their queen mother since they were young. In their eyes, their father was more of a majestic emperor than a loving father. Their father's departure only meant that he had to shoulder more responsibilities, and if anything happened to their queen mother, he would feel like the sky was falling.

Lianyi naturally noticed her adopted son's emotions. When he was holding her hand, she took advantage of the chaos in front of the bed and gently squeezed Hongji's hand in return.

The grief on Hongji's face paused. He seemed to have realized something. He just wiped the tears from his face with his sleeves and turned to the whole courtyard and said:

"Master Quan, please come and see my mother. Why is she vomiting blood out of nowhere?"

After saying this, he glanced unkindly at all the palace maids, eunuchs and guards in the side hall.

Everyone in the courtyard naturally understood what the eldest prince meant. They immediately stepped forward and carefully felt Lian Yi's pulse. After a long while, they spoke:

"Your Majesty, the Queen was too sad and hurt her heart, so she vomited blood. The most important thing now is for her to rest and not worry about anything. If it happens again, it will definitely affect her lifespan."

The whole hospital could only choose their words carefully.

What he said was already a conservative statement, because the Empress' pulse was weak and her heart was obviously damaged. Ten more years of life would be the limit for her, and that was under the premise of careful care. Otherwise, she would have reunited with Emperor Qingxiang in the underworld early.

Hongji had calmed down by now and began to exercise his rights as a superior. With a heroic look on his face, he gave orders to the people around him:

"Madame Sun, Aunt Lanzhi, you must take good care of our mother. Don't make any mistakes. Don't disturb her unless necessary. If she wakes up, tell her that I will take care of our father's funeral and let her recuperate in peace."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

The two men immediately bowed in response.

"Minister Qi, I will personally handle all of Father's affairs. If there is anything you cannot decide, please report it to me."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

"Full blessing!"

"The slave is here!"

Quanfu immediately stepped forward and replied respectfully with his hands clasped.

"During this period, you will stay by my side and take care of the affairs of the emperor."

"I obey your command."

"Mother! Mother!"

"Brother, what happened to the Queen Mother?"

At this time, Yunshan and Hongye trotted into the side hall. They were crying in front and heard the news from the servants that their mother vomited blood and fainted after waking up. They ran to the side hall regardless of any obstruction.

The tear marks on Yunshan's face had not yet been wiped clean, and Hongye's face was no longer as nonchalant as usual. His chubby face was full of dark clouds, and his sharp eyes swept over the people in the side hall.

Everyone's heart trembled a little. The third prince didn't look like a good person. He looked nonchalant on weekdays, but at the critical moment, his face sank and he looked quite imposing.

"Second sister, third brother, mother needs to rest now, please don't let trivial matters disturb her.

Yunshan, you stay here to accompany our mother, and you and I will go and take care of our father's funeral."

"Big brother, third brother, you go ahead. I will take good care of our mother."

Yunshan saw that Lianyi looked unhappy and responded with a frown.

Hongji winked at Hongye, and then the two of them left the side hall tacitly.

Yun Shan looked at her mother still wearing bloody clothes and immediately said to Nanny Sun:

"Mammy, why didn't you change the clothes for the queen mother?"

"I have sent someone to get your clothes. They will be here soon."

"Forget it. This side hall is not a place to rest. Find a sedan chair and carry my mother back to Fengqi Palace."

Yun Shan listened to the crying coming from the hall and gave the order with a frown.

"this"

Nanny Sun hesitated for a moment.

Yun Shan turned around and looked at all the staff in the courtyard and asked directly:

"Master Quanyuan, is it convenient for mother to move now?"

"You can move. This place is not suitable for recuperation. If the queen wakes up, she will be saddened by the scene, which will be even more harmful to her health."

Many people in the hospital who were paying attention immediately bowed in response.

With Emperor Qingxiang's corpse lying next to him, how could he rest and recuperate in peace?

"Madame Sun, go and make the arrangements!"

"yes!"

Nanny Sun immediately agreed and turned to leave the side hall.

When Lianyi was carried back to Fengqi Palace, everyone in the palace knew that the Queen was also not well.

At four o'clock that evening, Hongji, dressed in mourning clothes, came to Fengqi Palace.

Feng Ling wishes all readers good luck in the Year of the Dragon, good health, everything goes well, and a happy family! New Year, new atmosphere, promotion, salary increase, and break free from singleness, happy and joyful for the whole year~