In a rage, she threw the teacup to the ground again. Rong Mama's body trembled, and then she covered her forehead, and a trickle of blood gushed out from between her fingers. When the Queen Mother saw the blood, she was about to step forward, but her body tilted, and the whole person fell straight onto the corner of the table. Fortunately, the maid beside her was quick-witted and stepped forward to support her. Seeing that the Queen Mother's mouth was tilted to one side, saliva was flowing down...
Soon, Emperor Yunqi received a letter informing him that the Empress Dowager had suffered a stroke.
He quickly sent a royal physician, who saved the man, but the man was paralyzed and it was unknown whether he could stand up again.
Two days later.
The Queen Mother passed away.
Sudden illness.
All the palace maids were ordered to keep their mouths shut.
Nanny Rong was filled with grief and self-blame, kneeling in front of the coffin for a long time, unable to get up. She blamed herself for not fulfilling her duties. The empress dowager had been strong all her life, so how could she live paralyzed and finally swallowed the gold alive? By the time she realized it, her body was cold.
Emperor Yunqi wore mourning clothes and kept vigil, and issued an edict to the world, declaring a great national mourning.
At the same time, the rebels who were clearing away outside sent back news that they had found the Shouwang clan.
It can also be considered as surrender.
Prince Shou wants to keep vigil for the Queen Mother.
Emperor Yunqi did not agree.
Prince Shou and his wife were detained in the clan house, awaiting trial.
Because Lou Wanyue and her young son were pitiful, they were temporarily housed in Prince Shou's mansion and were under guard, which was considered house arrest.
An Qingran began to sort out the affairs of the palace, but her health had not yet recovered. She felt sore all over, had a blood loss, and fell ill.
She wrote the medicine herself and combined the opinions of the imperial doctors, and took care of the child all day. Fortunately, Dongfang Ran was very well behaved and not noisy. The wet nurse in the palace was recommended by Lian Jinyu, so she was naturally relieved.
An Qingran got the news that Lou Wanyue and others had returned to Beijing. She didn't care about her own health and was anxious to leave the palace. It happened that Lian Jinyu brought An Mingchen into the palace.
As soon as An Mingchen entered the East Palace, she rushed into the house yelling "sister". When she saw An Qingran, she hugged her and refused to let go. An Qingran was overjoyed to see that An Mingchen had grown taller. She had been busy since returning to the palace for a few days. Even Jin Yu knew about it and didn't bother her. She was so anxious that she brought a lot of gifts for Dongfang Ran. An Qingran didn't expect to see her parents and brother again. Tears were about to flow out of her eyes, but she smiled and said, "Mom, I didn't go to see you earlier and made you worry about me again. I'm so unfilial."
"We are a family, and you still say such things. These days, mother has been burning incense every day, praying to the Bodhisattva to bless you to return safely. Now that you are really back, mother has fulfilled her wish. Also, your father didn't say anything. When you were missing, he lost more than ten pounds and couldn't sleep every night. Finally, he got the news. This battle finally made him vent his anger... Oh, and I heard that the Shouwang couple also came back, but Dongfang Run was not there. Do you know what happened?"
"Dad didn't tell you?" An Qingran was a little surprised. Everyone present saw this incident.
Lian Jinyu sighed: "Your father just said a few vague words, saying that he has fallen from grace, really... The Queen Mother is the same, why bother making such a fuss."
Normally, the death of the empress dowager should be a major funeral, and these ladies of honor should have gone to the palace to pay their respects. However, it was a special period and the weather was very hot, so the empress dowager's body was only kept in the palace for three days before being moved to the Taimiao. Emperor Yunqi had not yet issued an order as to whether the empress dowager could be buried in the imperial mausoleum.
In fact, An Qingran felt that the emperor would not take any other actions. After all, he was a benevolent monarch.
An Mingchen was very curious about his nephew Dongfang Ran. In a flash, he got off his sister's body and ran to the child: "Sister, when you have a baby, will you not love Mingchen anymore?"
An Qingran burst out laughing: "Who said that? What are you thinking about, kid?"
An Mingchen stared at the child and raised his eyebrows: "It's quite good-looking."
As he spoke, he stretched out his hand to touch Xiaobao, but unexpectedly, Xiaobao was quick and grabbed his hand and put it into his mouth. An Mingchen was shocked: "He wants to eat me..."
He pulled it back in a hurry, but made Dongfang Ran start to groan with dissatisfaction, and his little hands were scratching around. An Mingchen found it interesting and handed his hand over again. Dongfang Ran immediately became active again and started biting.
Lian Jinyu and An Qingran smiled at each other. An Qingran looked at her mother again and sighed quietly, "Mom, you've lost weight..."
"No, it's you. You haven't had a good rest after all this ordeal. Mother brought the purple ginseng from home, so you were a gift from our master. There are only good things in Wuqing Valley after all. He has never been a stingy person. Mother will ask him for more." Lian Jinyu said with a smile.
"Mother..." An Qingran said with a smile, "It's not easy for uncle to take out these good things. This person who has transcended the world doesn't care about worldly matters. It's hard for him. Also, mother, you also came from Wuqing Valley, how come you didn't learn any medical skills? Why don't you review it sometime? Then, if someone at home has a headache or fever, you won't have to worry."
"Mother, I really don't like these people who pretend to be doctors and pharmacists. I'll be satisfied if you can learn real skills... By the way, do you know how the emperor plans to deal with Prince Shou's family?" Lian Jinyu was still concerned about the Lou family.
An Qingran shook her head slightly: "Anyway, I believe my cousin and the child should be fine. The whole court has different opinions on this matter. Even if Dongfang Jin is a little biased, he must stop everyone from talking. What's more, because of the rebellion of Prince Shou, all the people in the world are suffering. If there is no punishment, how can it be tolerated by the superiors and the subordinates?"
Lian Jinyu sighed when he heard this: "So you mean, they are hopeless?"
"Not necessarily. In fact, Dongfang Run saved my life. The Queen Mother ordered the shooting of arrows, and Dongfang Run blocked an arrow for me. I dare not ask for this life-saving grace, so I will speak for them. Besides, when Princess Shou came to see us, she also sent us food and supplies, and never treated us badly. Speaking of which, the Queen Mother was the instigator, and there was a reason for everything. The Prince of Shou was born into an orthodox family, which is also a fact..." At this point, An Qingran smiled, "So, mother, just be your general's wife. You are a first-rank imperial lady, and you are safe."
"My child, do you think your mother is asking you for a title? Your mother is just worried that Jin'er will take over the world in the future, and there will be chaos and confusion, which will be a disaster." Lian Jinyu sighed.
An Qingran also nodded: "Don't worry, mother. I am still with the prince. After going through this incident, I am no longer afraid of anything..."
"It's really hard for you. You are so young... But as a mother, I don't want to be proud of my daughter. My daughter has become a lady of noble character now." Lian Jinyu stroked her hair gently, with loving eyes.
An Qingran also smiled, with sadness in her eyes, she had not thought that there would be such an opportunity in this life. The fragrance of flowers and plants outside the window was carried in through the curtains by the breeze, and occasionally one or two calls of thrushes could be heard. Everything was so peaceful and warm. An Mingchen and Dongfang Ran were talking in baby language, and Honeysuckle was mediating beside them, afraid that one of them would really be bitten by the other.
An Qingran smiled: "Mother, even if there is turmoil in the future, I will not be afraid, because I have mother and father, as well as the prince and Ran'er..."
An Qingran was very content. After a moment of contemplation, she said, "Mother, are those women in the other courtyard still causing trouble?"
When she asked this, Lian Jinyu's face was a little embarrassed: "I asked you to worry about this matter for my mother. I think my mother didn't do enough. This mistress has no dignity and doesn't know how to open and close."
"Mother, don't belittle yourself, because mother is a very kind and benevolent person. If you don't help your daughter, you will be narrow-minded." An Qingran said with a smile, "My daughter is just scheming about these trivial matters. Anyway, Dongfang Jin has no plan to marry a concubine for the time being. If he really does, your daughter has a way to deal with it. At least she won't let them take over the throne." An Qingran told Lian Jinyu what was in her heart. To be honest, she was not sure that Dongfang Jin would really marry only her, because sooner or later he would ascend the throne, and the ministers in the court would be unforgiving. They would definitely hear words like "favoring a concubine in the harem is a disaster for the country and the people". It would depend on how Dongfang Jin responded.
Lian Jinyu nodded slightly: "Mother believes that you can handle it well."
"Well, I'll ask daddy what he thinks tomorrow. If it doesn't work, just send those people out. It's an eyesore to keep them at home." An Qingran said domineeringly.
Lian Jinyu hesitated for a moment and said, "In fact, your father also has this idea, but because these concubines are awarded by the emperor, if we send them away without authorization, we are afraid that other rumors will arise and we will be accused of disrespecting the emperor. We dare not take the responsibility."
"Then let's hold off for a while. As long as they don't cause any trouble, I'll let them go."
An Qingran didn't know that when she said this, her face was faintly filled with a solemn aura, which was totally inconsistent with her age. Lian Jinyu looked at her worriedly: "Ran'er, you are busy, don't worry about this matter. Mother knows these little things."
An Qingran sighed: "I don't know how Dongfang Ruoxue is doing now. Did Lian Muhan go to visit her mother?"
"During the time you were missing, your cousin locked himself up to avoid suspicion, but he still sent messages to mother from time to time and also sent people to visit... Mother was actually worried that Princess Ruoxue would be implicated, but judging from the emperor's attitude, he didn't pursue the matter. He was just guarding against her. I guess he wouldn't punish her too severely, right?"
"It shouldn't happen. Princess Ruoxue has nothing to do with this matter. If she really rebels, all nine generations of her clan will be executed. I'm afraid even the emperor, the prince and we will not be spared." An Qingran said with a smile.
Lian Jinyu felt a little relieved when she heard that, after all, he was her nephew.
The mother and daughter started chatting again, starting from the time when An Qingran disappeared and all the things they had experienced. Lian Jinyu cried while listening. If An Qingran hadn't been in front of her, her heart would have been broken.
The day after Lian Jinyu left, Dongfang Ruoxue's ban was lifted.
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