"Your Majesty, do you know what the Queen intends?"
Hopelessness is very calm, and there is no ripple in the heart.
Even though the woman in front of him was the Empress Dowager, asking her to be buried with another man still did not cause any ripples in his heart.
Having lived to this age, I have seen too much life and death, and human suffering.
Is death scary?
No!
The most terrifying thing is not being able to choose your own death.
The way Hu Yang chose to die, even though it was sad to see him die, was actually a kind of luck in his heart.
At least Hu Yang decided her own death and did not put her fate in the hands of others.
Empress Dowager Pei showed a look of sarcasm. "So what if His Majesty knows! Between me and you, do you think His Majesty will choose you?"
Wuwang lowered his eyes, "The Empress Dowager has misunderstood. I was worried about causing trouble for her."
"If you feel aggrieved, go before His Majesty and complain, begging Him to spare your life. Regardless, I will kill you."
Empress Dowager Pei spoke with great force.
Three years after Huyang passed away, Empress Dowager Pei was lonely for three years.
After three years of lonely life in the deep palace, Empress Dowager Pei has almost reached her limit of endurance.
She has been thinking about Hu Yang a lot recently, especially when they were young and fighting with each other.
It always makes Empress Dowager Pei laugh out loud.
In private, she often talked about Huyang with Eunuch Wen.
Hu Yang is really an interesting woman. Her soul is free and fragile.
She likes her!
Empress Dowager Pei confirmed it countless times.
Emperor Chengzong Wende had passed away for so many years, but Empress Dowager Pei had never missed him or dreamed of him.
However, she often thought of Hu Yang and recalled the past when they were together.
If this isn’t love, then what is?
Of course, this liking is different from the liking between men and women.
It's just pure appreciation and pure liking.
In seeking justice for the person she loves, Empress Dowager Pei believes that she is doing the right thing and it is something that must be done.
Wuwang killed Huyang, so how come he is still alive and enjoying the treatment of a high monk?
Why?
Others don’t care about Huyang’s life or death, but she does!
No one wants to avenge Hu Yang, she thought!
So she took advantage of her illness to make it impossible for Emperor Liu Zhao to be recalled to the capital.
She went to Xiangguo Temple to meet Wuwang in person, hoping that as few people as possible would know about this matter.
She is old!
Maybe he can live for a few years, maybe a few months, or maybe he will die in a few days.
No one can predict for sure when it comes to matters of life and death.
No matter what, she must seek justice for Hu Yang before she dies.
This way, even if she died, she would be able to rest in peace.
When she arrived in the underworld and saw Hu Yang, she could smile at her without any burden.
When he heard that the other party wanted to take his life, Wuwang remained indifferent.
"Don't worry, Empress Dowager. Today's conversation is limited to this inner chamber. Not a single word will be leaked once we leave this door."
Queen Mother Pei sneered, "Do you think that if you say that, I will spare your life?"
Wuwang said, "I have long been indifferent to life and death. If the Queen wants me to die, I have no objection. I am indeed responsible for Huyang's death. Although many times we have no choice, it is not an excuse to shirk responsibility."
Empress Dowager Pei secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
She is old!
It is difficult to make Hopeless God die without anyone knowing.
She could only use her identity to suppress Wuwang and let Wuwang die on his own.
She asked him, "Don't you regret it?"
Wuwang slowly shook his head, "Huyang died because of me, so it's reasonable for me to give her a life."
Queen Mother Pei narrowed her eyes and suddenly began to reflect on whether she was too cruel.
She whispered, "Huyang doesn't want you to die."
Hopeless laughed, "I know! I've read all the letters she wrote to me. She showed me affection, and I'm deeply grateful, but I can't repay her. If she wants my life, I'll give it to her."
"Huyang didn't want your life, it was me who wanted your life."
"It's all the same!" Hopeless looked indifferent.
To him, it doesn't matter who wants his life.
The important thing is that he has made his decision.
Empress Dowager Pei sighed, "I suddenly feel a little regretful. If you don't want to die, I will never force you. You are more useful alive."
Hopeless smile without words.
Queen Mother Pei was tired. She stood up and looked down at Wuwang. "You decide whether to live or die. I have done everything I can for Huyang. I have no regrets."
"Yes! Your Majesty has no debt to Huyang, so there is no need to feel burdened."
Empress Dowager Pei smiled at him, "No wonder Huyang fell in love with Li and has been obsessed with her for twenty years. You are indeed extraordinary. Take care of yourself. I'm leaving now!"
"Farewell, Her Majesty the Queen Mother."
Crunch...
The old door was pushed open from the inside, making a harsh sound.
When Liu Yi turned around, he saw Queen Mother Pei walking out of the quiet room.
"Mother, are we done talking?"
Queen Mother Pei nodded.
Liu Yi glanced behind the door. The light was dim and his vision was blurry. He saw Wu Wang sitting still, as if he had already entered a state of meditation.
He said, "Xiangguo Temple has prepared a vegetarian meal. Would you like to try it, mother?"
"No! I'm tired and will return to the palace immediately."
"Returning to the palace now? I'm worried that mother will be tired."
Empress Dowager Pei took his hand and said, "It's so suffocating here. It's better to be in the palace."
"Your Majesty is right. I, too, feel that the atmosphere in Xiangguo Temple is uncomfortable."
Empress Dowager Pei insisted on returning to the palace and did not even eat the vegetarian food carefully prepared by Xiangguo Temple.
When she returned to the palace, she lay down.
It's like my body has been hollowed out and all my strength has been drained.
Liu Zhao was very worried and went to visit him in Weiyang Palace.
"My mother went to Xiangguo Temple, but her condition didn't improve; it actually got worse. What's going on?"
"I haven't left the palace for a long time. I feel very tired after leaving the palace. Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will be fine after a few days of rest."
"Is it really okay?"
Empress Dowager Pei nodded, "The imperial physician said that I am just tired and need to rest."
All right!
…
Two days later, Xiangguo Temple announced that Master Wuwang was in seclusion for meditation.
When the news reached Weiyang Palace, Empress Dowager Pei, who had regained some of her energy, sneered, "Men are truly untrustworthy."
"Your Majesty, please calm down!" Eunuch Wen was afraid that Empress Dowager Pei would be upset again and her health would be affected.
Queen Mother Pei laughed at herself, "I am still too soft-hearted."
No one forced Hopeless to drink the poison on the spot.
She even prepared the poison, but couldn't bring herself to do it at the last moment.
After all, she wasn't that cruel.
Queen Mother Pei felt that she had let Huyang down and was somewhat disheartened. She also didn't want to see Wuwang again.
Looking at that hopeless face, it's really easy to be shaken.
Forget it, forget it!
If Hu Yang wants to blame someone, just blame her.
Empress Dowager Pei did not practice Buddhism, but she read Buddhist scriptures.
Even if you don't believe in Taoism, you can still read the Taoist scriptures from time to time.
I didn’t like reading when I was young, but only when I got old did I realize the beauty of words.
Even if it is just Buddhist scriptures or Taoist scriptures, there will be unexpected gains.
Empress Dowager Pei was reading a book when Eunuch Wen came in hurriedly from outside.
"My Lady, something terrible has happened!"
"What's going on? You're so flustered, what a mess."
"Your Majesty is right. I just received some news about Master Wuwang."
Queen Mother Pei put down the scriptures in her hand and asked, "What happened to Wuwang? Isn't he in seclusion?"
Eunuch Wen wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Master Wuwang has passed away."
"What?"
Bang!
The scripture in Empress Dowager Pei's hand rolled to the ground.
Her face turned pale. "When did it happen?"
Eunuch Wen hurriedly said, "It was discovered this morning. Master Wuwang has been in seclusion, meditating quietly and not allowing anyone to disturb him. He has not moved or eaten for several days. The abbot of Xiangguo Temple was worried, so he sent people to check this morning. They found that Master Wuwang had passed away and had been dead for several days. However, the miraculous thing is that Master Wuwang's body has not decayed or rotted. Everyone in Xiangguo Temple is saying that Master Wuwang has achieved enlightenment while sitting in the ground, and they are going to hold a grand ritual in his honor. They have specially issued an invitation to all monks in the world."
When Empress Dowager Pei heard that Wuwang had been dead for many days, she lost her mind.
After a long time, she came back to her senses and murmured to herself, "After all, he did not break his promise and kept his promise."
"Empress Dowager, are you okay?" Eunuch Wen was a little frightened, probably because Empress Dowager Pei looked so pale that he was scared.
Empress Dowager Pei waved her hand and said, "I'm fine! I'm tired, I'll just lie down for a while."
Eunuch Wen helped Queen Mother Pei back to bed.
Soon, Queen Mother Pei fell asleep.
Eunuch Wen did not dare to be careless and sent someone to invite the imperial physician to take the patient's pulse.
The imperial physician came to the Weiyang Palace and took the Empress Dowager's pulse. He was suddenly startled. Why was the Empress Dowager's pulse so weak, as if it was non-existent?
When I took his pulse yesterday, it was clearly in excellent condition.
"How is the Queen Mother's health?" asked Eunuch Wen.
The imperial physician did not dare to hide anything and told the truth.
Upon hearing this, Eunuch Wen broke out in a cold sweat.
Not daring to delay in the slightest, he quickly sent someone to report to the Emperor and Empress.
If anything happens to the Empress Dowager, he will probably die here.
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