Chapter 21 She is completely desperate and may die now
It was already noon when the sedan arrived at the Jingshan Palace.
Zhao Changning applied the medicine given by the Fourteenth Prince and got off the sedan holding the small porcelain bottle.
Yunsheng heard the noise, turned around and saw his aunt, and immediately smiled happily, "Aunt, you are back?"
Zhao Changning nodded, and seeing him rubbing his legs, he asked, "How long have you been waiting?"
Yunsheng said timidly, "It won't be long. I'm afraid my aunt will have to wait for me when she comes back, so I'll wait here so as not to waste time."
Zhao Changning saw that he seemed unhappy, but she became more patient when she thought that it was this boy who made her sure that Yun He did not lie to her.
"What? Is Yunpei okay?"
"Not very well." Yunsheng said honestly: "The wound is healing very slowly, and my spirits are not very good. I am always drowsy."
Zhao Changning was in a good mood, so he comforted her, "There is a doctor here too. I'll ask Xiaobian to get him to check on Yun Pei."
Yunsheng's face immediately turned grateful. "Thank you, Auntie. I really don't know how to repay you."
"No need to repay me. Just consider it as a reward for passing on the information." Zhao Changning said gently, "I forgot to ask you, how did you find out about that matter?"
Yunsheng stammered, his eyes evasive, and he couldn't make any clear words for a long time.
Anyway, the matter was over, Zhao Changning was too lazy to listen and took him straight back to the palace.
Today was probably a good day, with good weather and things going smoothly. She returned to the old emperor's bedroom and learned that he had already fallen asleep and was not in a bad mood. The emperor's sons and grandsons had all gone home and nothing had happened, which made her feel even better.
Xiao Shun saw his aunt coming back with a tail behind her, and he immediately smiled, "Aunt, I just got some food. I made braised pork today. Hurry and wash your hands and eat."
Xiaozhi and Xiaobian were drooling on the side, "Auntie, this braised pork is not easy to come by. The fire of those small coal balls is very slow, and it has been stewed for a whole morning."
Yunsheng followed behind, afraid that Zhao Changning would chase her away again, and followed Xiaoshun around, washing dishes and chopsticks.
Zhao Changning sat down first. Xiaozhi and Xiaobian had already sat down impatiently. Yunsheng shrank timidly in the corner and didn't dare to come forward.
Xiao Shun first brought a plate of fermented bean curd, a plate of cabbage, and finally a large bowl of braised pork.
She slapped the two guys' hands away and said, "Auntie hasn't even made a move yet, and you two are the first to do it. You're asking for a fight."
Xiao Zhi and Xiao Bian laughed at Zhao Changning, but did not dare to move anymore.
Xiaoshun pulled Yunsheng over and said, "Don't worry, Auntie doesn't eat people. Just sit down and eat with us."
Seeing that Zhao Changning had no objection, Yunsheng carefully lowered half of his butt, lowered his head and dared not look at anyone.
Zhao Changning picked up the bowl and said, "Eat."
Xiao Shun first picked up some meat with chopsticks for Yunsheng and said with a smile: "You helped your aunt, so you helped us. Have a good meal."
Yunsheng was so moved that he kept wiping his eyes. After he entered the palace, he was either scolded or beaten, especially recently.
After the meal, there was still no movement from the old emperor. Zhao Changning wanted to take a rest, but when he saw Yunsheng squatting on the ground in a daze again, he couldn't help but frown.
"Xiao Shun, take him to make a bed and live with Xiao Zhi and the others."
When Yunsheng heard this, his face turned red with joy. "Aunt, can I stay? Thank you, aunt, thank you, aunt..."
Zhao Changning couldn't help but shake his head when he saw him jumpy like a young boy. No wonder Yun Pei looked down on him.
She watched Xiao Bian go to deliver the medicine, and then took out some silver and asked a doctor to see Yun Pei.
It was not until the hour of You that the old emperor woke up in the afterglow of the setting sun. He probably had a dream and his face did not look very well.
Zhao Changning gently helped him sit up. The smell at the tip of her nose was stronger than usual, making her very uncomfortable.
"Are you feeling okay? Do you want to call the doctor?"
The old emperor shook his head slightly and said in a hoarse voice, "Changning, don't you think this is the way to deal with a disobedient dog?"
Zhao Changning looked carefully at the old emperor's eyes, only to find them extremely cloudy, as if he was not fully awake. He was really old. He was not one to doubt himself.
After she was sure that he was asking her, she said cautiously, "The thunder and rain are all the emperor's grace. He is the one who is confused."
After the court session, Hu Gouer was imprisoned.
The old emperor grinned with satisfaction, revealing his toothless, yellow gums. "Come, lie down with me for a while."
Zhao Changning obediently undressed and lay carefully beside the old emperor. The rotten smell of the old man lingered in her nose, and even apples and ambergris could not cover it. She felt a little breathless.
The old emperor's tone was filled with loneliness and desolation, full of the unwillingness of dying. "Is my mausoleum already built?"
Zhao Changning was extremely cautious and replied softly, "Yes, the Ministry of Works submitted a memorial before the New Year stating that the project was completed."
The old emperor sighed and said slowly, "Changning, I hate being alone and lonely the most. Tell me, which of your dearest ones should I choose to accompany me?"
Zhao Changning's hair stood on end, a bell rang in her head, and her heart felt like it was immersed in an icy spring. If she couldn't serve him well in this world, would she have to serve him even after death?
She couldn't utter a word and felt completely hopeless.
But she couldn't remain silent at this time. If she stayed with the old emperor for too long, she would be very familiar with his temper. If he was not satisfied, she might die now.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to accompany you. Changning has no relatives. Over the years, Changning has dared to treat you as a relative. If you are gone, Changning does not know what to do."
The old emperor was very pleased. His withered hand was like an iron clamp, firmly holding Changning's hand. He smiled and said, "Good boy, you are a good boy. You are much more considerate than those evil creatures of mine."
Zhao Changning immediately shook his head, "Changning doesn't dare."
The old emperor asked again: "Who do you think is suitable?"
How could Zhao Changning possibly bring disaster upon himself by mentioning his name at this moment? He simply lowered his head and choked with sobs, "Your Majesty, may you live forever. No, please don't say such things..."
Seeing her true feelings, the old emperor couldn't help but sigh, and his eyes became a little moist.
He has lived too long. People who live long tend to be disliked.
The older people get, the more they can feel the warmth and coldness of people. Even though he has many children and grandchildren now and is superior to many people, there is no one who can compare to Zhao Changning who is considerate and sensible.
With the seal holder Hu Gou'er being thrown into prison, the court became a little quieter, but soon the Hu party launched a fierce counterattack, biting everywhere and holding on to Mingxuan tightly. Fortunately, the so-called witnesses could not be produced, so there was no danger for the time being.
This move undoubtedly angered the civil service, and they began to write letters to report the illegal activities of eunuchs in various places and to accuse Hu Gou'er of crimes. The total number has now exceeded one hundred, which can be said to be numerous atrocities.
The new and old grudges between officials and eunuchs broke out completely.
Although the imperial city in March was still gray, there was a little green occasionally, which was very inconspicuous. However, the peach forest was lush and green, which was very eye-catching.
But this little bit of spring still couldn't dispel the gloom in Zhao Changning's heart.
She didn't want to be buried alive.
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