Chapter 1108: Grand Finale: Return of an Old Friend (16)
Luo Tan did not come with her, but Shen Miao was present. Seeing Empress Xian De weeping, Shen Miao felt a pang of bitterness in her heart. The depth of Empress Xian De's affection for Emperor Yong Le was clear to all discerning eyes. And Emperor Yong Le was not a heartless emperor. These two were reserved yet deeply affectionate. Losing one would undoubtedly be a fatal blow to the other.
"Sir," Empress Xian De said, holding back her sobs, "Your Majesty... How much longer can you hold on?"
Gao Zhan took a look inside, sighed deeply, and said, "One month at most."
“How could it be…” Shen Miao was surprised.
"The Emperor's illness has been accumulating for many years. Over the past year, the poison has invaded his internal organs, and he has relied entirely on his own willpower to hold on. I believe the Emperor has endured a lot of pain, but now he is at the end of his strength." Gao Zhan said, "I have been treating the Emperor since he was young. The Emperor is a man of strong character, but he has shouldered too much. Even now, he is still holding on. If your Majesty is willing, please persuade the Emperor. His death was too difficult, so don't make yourself too miserable now. He has always been considerate of others, and sometimes he has to be selfish." He bowed solemnly to Empress Xian De and said, "Please accompany His Majesty for the next few days."
Gao Zhan left, and Shen Miao wanted to comfort Empress Xian De, but she didn't know how to start.
When it comes to pain, too much comfort from others is useless. You can't feel the pain unless the knife is inflicted on you. People often think that a few words of comfort can resolve everything, but that's not the case.
Empress Xian De forced a smile and said, "You can go back first. I am... I am fine."
Shen Miao didn't say anything, just told her to take good care of herself and left.
When she returned to the house, she couldn't help but stroke her belly and opened a sachet on the table.
The red beans still look smooth and intact.
There are so many separations and deaths in this world. People who were laughing one moment can fall down the next. God is too cruel. He refuses to give us good circumstances and good luck in this life. We can only rely on ourselves.
She will protect her lover and her family.
…
Empress Xian De was sitting in front of the bed, and Emperor Yongle had already woken up.
She lowered her head, thinking about something, her profile was pretty and gentle, as if time had suddenly turned back and everything was back to the way it was at the beginning.
"Qingzhen." Emperor Yongle said.
Empress Xian De came back to her senses, looked at him, and said, "Your Majesty is awake. Do you feel any discomfort?"
"No." Emperor Yongle shook his head.
The two were silent for a while before Emperor Yongle spoke: "Qingzhen, I don't have much time left."
Empress Xian De looked at him without saying anything.
"I..." He paused before continuing, "It seems I can't accompany you to bury snow wine this winter."
"Although one jar is broken, there is still another one. If Your Majesty does not mind, I would like to go to Cuihu Pavilion on a cool day and drink with Your Majesty. But there is no place for the princess and the others. The summer scenery in Cuihu Pavilion is very beautiful, and the lotus flowers are blooming in full bloom this year..." Empress Xian De seemed not to hear what Emperor Yongle said, and spoke to herself.
"Qingzhen." Emperor Yongle interrupted her: "I can't accompany you anymore."
His face was pale, but he was still as handsome as before, but without the arrogance and coldness of an emperor. He looked like a young man from a noble family, only very thin, haggard and sad.
Empress Xian De turned her head away. Emperor Yong Le could not see her expression, but he could only hear her voice, as if separated by a veil of mist, hazy and yet heartbreaking. She said, "Your Majesty is always so heartless. He refuses to lie to me, not even a single word. Indeed, it is time to wake up from this beautiful dream."
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