Chapter 231 Transaction
It was dusk and the sky was getting darker.
The spring chill blew into the hall through the pearwood doors and windows, filling the place with a chill.
Everyone fell into a long silence.
Slowly, sobbing sounds were heard.
Xie Chen sat upright in the main seat, his entire body shrouded in shadows, making it impossible to make out his expression.
However, from the cold aura around him, it can be seen that he is in a very bad mood at the moment.
Queen Mother Qin closed her eyes, her brows deeply furrowed, and she kept turning the sandalwood beads in her hand.
Finally, he stopped abruptly and let out a long, complicated sigh.
Next one.
Pei Tingyue's eyes were red.
Although she had anticipated this, she was still sad when she heard that Empress Cui's time was up.
The remaining concubines, after being surprised, all shed tears, and some even cried out loud.
Queen Cui was really a very good queen to them.
Many concubines received all the kindness and care from Queen Cui since they entered the palace.
Now, she is leaving, who can not be sad and cry?
The palace was silent for a long moment before Xie Chen's hoarse voice rang out, "Everyone in the Imperial Hospital must do their utmost to ensure the Queen's passing...is painless."
Judge Xia kowtowed heavily and said, "I obey your command."
The other doctors followed his lead and bowed, "We obey your command."
Xie Chen closed his eyes, stood up and went to the bedroom.
Queen Mother Qin glanced at the concubines and said, "The noble concubine will stay, and the rest of you can go."
The concubines were unwilling to do so and all asked to wait for the queen to wake up.
Only after being severely scolded by Queen Mother Qin did he reluctantly leave.
After the concubines left, Queen Mother Qin looked at Pei Tingyue and sighed, "The Queen is seriously ill, and the Imperial Concubine is the head of the imperial concubines. During this period, you have to take care of everything in the palace, and it will be hard work. I think the Imperial Concubine will be too busy to handle it, so please send Yuzhou to me and I will take care of him for you."
Pei Tingyue stood up and bowed: "Your Majesty the Queen Mother has thought so carefully about this concubine. I am deeply grateful."
Queen Mother Qin didn't say anything more. She stood up and whispered, "Let's go. Follow me to visit the Queen."
Near the bedroom, you can smell a strong smell of medicine.
The further you go in, the richer the flavor becomes.
Pei Tingyue followed Queen Mother Qin to the inner bedroom.
Queen Cui's face was pale and she lay on the couch with her eyes closed, but her expression was very peaceful, as if she was asleep.
Pei Tingyue felt that.
She is calm and free like this. Although she used to be dignified and majestic, she seemed to have a layer of shackles on her body.
Now that the shackles are gone, she seems like the real Cui Wan.
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The Empress is seriously ill.
After court every day, Xie Chen went straight to Fenghe Palace, fed Queen Cui medicine, and then returned to Chengming Palace to handle government affairs.
Come here again in the evening.
Queen Mother Qin also came to visit from time to time.
As for the concubines, the imperial concubine Pei Tingyue was naturally always there, and the palace affairs were also handled in the side hall of Fenghe Palace.
The other concubines took turns to take care of the emperor for one day each.
There were also countless ladies from outside the imperial court and ladies of noble birth who submitted petitions to visit the palace.
Pei Tingyue only allowed Princess Xuan, the two eldest princesses, and several ladies of the most noble status to come in.
After these people entered the palace, she had to keep them company.
Over the past few days, Pei Tingyue has been constantly honing his character and abilities. His work style has become much more mature, and his prestige has gradually accumulated.
This day was the fifth day that Queen Cui was in a coma.
Wen Zhaoyuan and several others had previously taken care of the sick, and today it was Yu Jieyu's turn.
After feeding the medicine, she and Mrs. Cui stayed by the bed.
Suddenly, Empress Cui's fingers twitched. Concubine Yu's eyes widened, and she quickly reminded Madam Cui, "Madam, the Empress seemed to have moved just now."
Mrs. Cui stood there in a daze.
Both excited and scared.
After much anticipation, the person finally woke up. But waking up also meant that the next time he fell unconscious, it would be a farewell.
The two men stared at the pale face of Queen Cui. Her eyelashes trembled slightly and her eyelids slowly opened.
Yu Jieyu hurried forward and said, "Your Majesty, are you awake?"
Empress Cui stared at the gauze curtain in a trance for a while before her pupils gradually focused. After recognizing the person, she said softly, "Yangyang, it's you."
Yu Jieyu felt a pang of pain in her nose.
Since she entered the palace, the familiar name she heard every day at home was now only called by Empress Cui.
But now, this only person is also going to be gone.
"Empress..."
Empress Cui looked at the haggard woman next to her and called her, "Mother."
Madam Cui suppressed all the pain and forced a smile, "Wan'er, mother is here."
Queen Cui looked past the bed and looked behind her, "Zhiwu, I'm awake now, please stop crying."
Zhiwu's tears could not stop flowing. She wiped her tears with a handkerchief and walked out from the corner. "Your Majesty's orders, I will obey."
A gentle smile spread across Queen Cui's face. "Okay."
After helping her drink the medicine, Concubine Yu was shocked. "Look at my rusty brain. Concubine Chen is handling palace affairs in the side hall. She woke up, and I haven't told her yet."
Queen Cui said softly, "Okay, go ahead."
Concubine Yu is gone.
Then Queen Cui struggled to get up.
Zhiwu and Madam Cui hurriedly supported her and placed several soft pillows with gold thread and peony patterns behind her, allowing her to half sit and half lean.
After settling down, Empress Cui let out a long sigh. She instructed Zhiwu, "Go to the palace and find the writings from the Japanese princess. When Noble Concubine Chen comes, I'll give them to her and make a deal with her."
Zhiwu remembered the word "home" and nodded and went out to look for it.
Only Queen Cui and her daughter were left in the palace.
Empress Cui asked softly, "Mother, how many days do I have left?"
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Cui felt as if a thousand-pound cotton was stuffed in her throat, weighing down her so much that it hurt and made her unable to utter a word.
A look of understanding crossed Empress Cui's face. "Mother, this expression must have appeared in the past few days."
Madam Cui choked up, "Wan'er, wait a little longer, please wait a little longer, and walk slowly. Mother has already sent a message to Qinghe. I guess your grandfather is on his way."
The Cui family originated in Qinghe County. When Old Master Cui retired from the position of Prime Minister, he left the capital and lived in seclusion in his ancestral home in Qinghe.
Mentioning Old Master Cui, Cui Wanfeng's eyes flashed with nostalgia, "Grandfather is old, why should he go to the capital again? Besides, it would only make Grandfather sad if the old man sends the young away."
When she was young, Cui Wan grew up under the old grandfather's care.
Her happiest time was when she followed her grandfather to visit old friends, teach at Jiangnan Academy, and travel around.
However, she hasn't seen her grandfather for nearly eight years since entering the palace.
Cui's mother said with tears in her eyes, "You know, your grandfather loves you the most. If he doesn't see you, he will probably leave with regrets."
Queen Cui nodded slowly and breathed a sigh of relief: "Okay, now that Grandfather is here, I am relieved about the Cui family. Grandfather is very wise and will tell you what to do."
The Cui family survived several dynasties, and after she became the queen, it reached an unprecedented position.
Now that she is leaving and the emperor is going to deal with the aristocratic families, the Cui family should also recognize the current situation and step down.
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