Chapter 475 Chang Qiu Luan 18 End
Two years later, the queen was smiling and holding a chubby boy about two years old. A quiet and well-behaved boy was sitting beside her. They were Yan Wang Zhu Di's eldest son Gao Chi and second son Gao Xu.
Qiu Luan, sitting on the other side, smiled and handed Gao Chi a piece of cake. Then he turned to Miao Yun below and asked with concern, "Have you packed everything?"
"Thank you, Queen Mother and Sister-in-law, for your concern. Everything has been packed."
Xu Miaoyun looked at the two children with a smile. She had not been able to reunite with her husband for more than two years, and she had missed him very much in her heart. It was only because she injured her body when giving birth to Gao Xu, and the two children were indeed not big, that it was delayed for another two years.
Now, we are finally going to Peking.
"The fourth son's letters come one after another. I think if you and your wife are not reunited, this brat will make a big fuss in Peking." Empress Ma made a joke and then had Gao Xu carried away.
Xu Miaoyun thought of her husband's quote from the King of Wu and Yue in a letter: "Flowers are blooming on the roadside, so you can take your time returning home." She couldn't help but feel shy and sweet: "He was just thinking about Gao Chi and Gao Xu."
Empress Ma and the eldest daughter-in-law looked at each other and didn't say anything else, but the smiles on their faces were so blatant that Xu Miaoyun felt even more embarrassed.
Qiu Luan brought Miao Yun out of the main hall. The two women also gave advice to their husbands. Now that they were alone with each other, they had no reservations when speaking or reacting.
"Actually, the Queen Mother wants to keep you for a while longer."
"I also want to thank my sister-in-law for helping me."
What the two said sounded a bit nonsensical, but in fact, one could tell just by looking at the court.
The nobles who had risen to prominence in the past were executed, but many still survived, especially Mr. Li Shanchang, who was once highly trusted by the emperor.
She was afraid that if she didn't leave, something would happen in the capital and she would have to wait another year.
"When we get to Peking, have a good talk with Lao Si. Some things need to be planned early."
Chang Qiuluan didn't explain it clearly, but she knew Xu Miaoyun could understand what she meant.
Although the emperor is one of the few monarchs in history who loves his people, he is no less selfish than anyone else.
With more than twenty sons, all of whom were hereditary princes, the Ming Dynasty would not be able to support them within three generations.
Although the Ming Dynasty has embarked on a different path under Chang Qiuluan's intervention, the problems still exist.
Even though Zhu Biao treated his brothers like an old father, he still had to change the rules of the vassal kings when he became emperor.
Moreover, Chang Qiuluan had no intention of waiting until Zhu Yuanzhang's later years when the power of the princes had become strong.
Today's Ming Dynasty is full of vitality and the situation is very good.
In five years at most, the emperor will pass away. The choices these younger brothers make will determine their fate.
Of course, no one would know about this.
Even Xu Miaoyun only took this as a kind reminder. She had also heard that some of the princes who had been sent to vassal states seemed to be restless and had received some punishment from the emperor.
"Thank you, sister-in-law. Please take care of yourself, sister-in-law."
It would be difficult to meet again after this trip. Xu Miaoyun bowed deeply to Qiu Luan before turning around and leaving.
Chang Qiuluan watched her walk away silently, with his usual peaceful smile on his face.
"Princess Consort, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is calling you over."
Li Tai, who was standing beside the prince, bowed respectfully. His voice was gentle and consistent, and it was not annoying.
"Let's go."
In the East Palace, Chang Qiuluan quietly walked along the roads that he had already known by heart.
On the stairs, the two future successors of the Ming Dynasty stood together and stretched out their hands to her with a smile.
That was her husband and son, the present and future of the Ming Dynasty.
Chang Qiuluan smiled and shook their hands. From then on, the present and future of the Ming Dynasty were closely tied together, and no one could sever them.
In the 20th year of Hongwu, heavy snow fell early this year. The heavy snow fell for three days like goose feathers, and the entire imperial city was covered in silver.
Crunch...
The palace maids and eunuchs who were busy cleaning the palace roads early in the morning stepped on the snow, and the traces left behind were quickly cleaned up.
The huge palace was completely silent, with only the light footsteps of the palace servants and the sound of the strong wind.
The Daming Palace actually looks a bit like a dead city.
Naturally, no one dared to utter such outrageous words. Not only had they been forbidden to speak such taboos in the palace before, but now… they simply kept their words to themselves, treating themselves like grass and trees in this palace city.
It’s because the sky of the Ming Dynasty is really about to collapse.
"Is there really no other way?"
The Empress, who had always been dignified and well-mannered, now had her hair a little messy and dark circles under her eyes. She held Qiu Luan's hand and showed a bit of helplessness for the first time.
"Mom, Dad is old... This isn't a disease."
Chang Qiuluan was helpless. Her eyes were red and she looked haggard. She hadn't gotten a good night's sleep in days, as she had been accompanying the Empress and staying by the Emperor's side.
The emperor's health was gradually failing, and this was a consensus among everyone. No one doubted that there was something wrong. After all, Zhu Yuanzhang had fought for so many years and suffered so many injuries. The people who had conquered the world with him had all gradually become weaker. It was unreasonable for the emperor to be immortal.
No matter how prepared you are, your loved ones will still be unable to accept it when the time comes.
There is no way to refuse to accept it. Life and death are determined by fate and cannot be changed by human power.
Chang Qiuluan lowered his head and said, "I'll go see if the medicine is ready."
"Go ahead, thank you for your hard work, kid."
Empress Ma took a deep breath, her smile a bit forced, but she still held hope in her heart. The imperial doctors and her daughter-in-law both said that if she could survive this winter, there might be a chance of recovery.
Zhu Yuanzhang has endured so many ups and downs, there is no reason why he couldn't survive a winter.
"Sister..."
A weak call instantly awakened the queen who was lost in thought.
"Hey, Your Majesty, you're awake!"
…
Chang Qiuluan watched the fire and poured the perfectly cooked medicine into the bowl.
These are all good medicines for health, and the emperor needs this medicine to stay alive. There is no better medicine in the world than this prescription. Otherwise, with her ability, the emperor would not be able to survive until this time.
To make him die, Xu Zhujin tried her best; to make him live, Chang Qiuluan also tried her best.
"Crown Princess, the Emperor has awakened! The Empress urgently summons you, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and His Royal Highness the Little Prince!"
Chang Qiuluan paused holding the medicine and hurriedly asked him to take the medicine and go with her.
Passing through the winding corridors and crossing the high thresholds, she was out of breath but dared not stop. Finally, when she was about to approach the inner hall—
"Respectfully send off the late emperor—"
Hot tears slowly slid down her soft cheeks, and the rouge red spot between her eyebrows was even redder than the setting sun.
This book is finished.
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