Chapter 276 Everything is in vain in the end
Early this morning, Zhen Hanyi was urgently summoned into the palace.
Before Zhao Huailang entered the palace yesterday, he talked to her. She was very upset at that time and could not sleep all night.
So after being summoned by the Crown Princess, she hurried into the palace, but she didn't expect that the situation in the palace had completely changed.
She was terrified, knowing that the prince had already made a big mistake and it was too late to say anything now.
But even so, she still told the emperor everything she had seen and heard that day in the Jokhang Temple and apologized repeatedly.
Unexpectedly, the Crown Princess came forward and helped her up personally.
"Second sister-in-law, on the day of praying at Zhoushan Mountain on the second day of the second month, I heard from my maid Zhu that you came to look for me, but I was in Lansheng Tower at that time, so you made a wasted trip."
"I'm sure my second brother and his wife already know about my past. They must have something important to tell me if they still come to look for me."
"At that time, Concubine Shu regarded me as a thorn in her side. She was going to attack me that day, right?"
"My second brother's wife came to look for me at this critical moment. I heard that she later went to Concubine Shu's place and left with red eyes."
"Based on my understanding of my second brother's wife, she actually came to tip me off that day?"
When Zhen Hanyi heard this, she suddenly raised her head. She didn't expect that everything she and her mother did was seen by the Crown Princess.
That day, she was indeed prepared to remind the Crown Princess.
During the welcoming banquet in the Imperial Garden, she had already seen that the Crown Princess had absolutely no feelings for the Prince.
Then, seeing her alone in the deep palace, raising the Emperor's grandson, it was so difficult that, as a mother herself, I couldn't bear the sympathy.
At that time, she also mustered up her courage, thinking that no matter what her mother's plan was, at least... at least don't let the Crown Princess lose her life, leaving His Royal Highness the Grandson alone and helpless.
But she was naive after all.
The Crown Princess had the well-planned Lord Jiang on her side, so naturally, nothing could go wrong. But this time, her mother noticed her and she was severely scolded.
As soon as the Crown Princess saw Zhen Hanyi's expression, she knew that she had guessed correctly.
She is a soft-hearted person.
What's more, Zhen Hanyi once showed her compassion. Even if she didn't really help, it at least allowed her to see a little sincerity in this deep palace.
What's more, Zhen Hanyi, like her, is also a mother of a young son.
Therefore, the Crown Princess told her everything about Zhao Huailang's plea for her, and also let her meet Concubine Shu.
Of course, as the mother of the crown prince, the Crown Princess naturally has to consider more than others.
She had some understanding of Zhao Huailang.
He is a proud man who fights hard and can afford to lose.
This time he was defeated miserably, and he had completely broken off relations with Emperor Sheng. Moreover, his heart was injured, and I'm afraid he has already decided to die.
The Crown Princess knew very well that most of the civil and military officials in the court must have been optimistic about Zhao Huailang.
Ye'er was first appointed as the crown prince. If Zhao Huailang was demoted to a commoner and then died soon after, he might be criticized by people with ulterior motives, saying that Ye'er could not tolerate his uncle the king.
Now is a critical moment. Personal grudges and life and death are far less important than the overall situation. After much thought, it is more necessary to save Zhao Huailang's life.
Thinking of this, the Crown Princess couldn't help but sigh.
As expected, the different positions you are in cause the more things you think about, and they are more complicated.
Wait a little longer.
When Ye Er is able to shoulder the heavy responsibility, she will retire...
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Since the day that Concubine Shu was confined by Emperor Sheng, she had completely lost contact with the outside world.
She spent her days in a daze, and looked much more haggard.
Today the palace door suddenly opened, which made her overjoyed.
But when she went out to greet him, she didn't expect that the person coming was her overly kind and silly daughter-in-law.
Concubine Shu only glanced at Zhen Hanyi's expression, her heart suddenly shocked, and she had vaguely guessed something.
When Zhen Hanyi tearfully told her about the dramatic changes that had taken place in the past few days, Concubine Shu sat on the couch in a daze, silent for a long time, and finally chuckled:
"In the end... I still lost."
Zhen Hanyi looked at a loss, and cautiously grasped Concubine Shu's hand, saying in a trembling voice: "Mother, you..."
Concubine Shu looked at Zhen Hanyi steadily, and after hearing the conversation between her and the Crown Princess, she understood.
"Hanyi, do you know why the Crown Princess asked you to come see me?"
Zhen Hanyi shook her head. She didn't have any outstanding mind or talent.
In the past, Concubine Shu had some complaints about Zhen Hanyi's simple nature, but today she couldn't help but smile at her, and then sighed softly:
"It's fine if you're like this."
"The Crown Princess asked you to come here because she wanted me to leave a few words so that we can help persuade Lang Er not to do anything stupid."
"After all, she is the one who is going to rule the country..."
Upon hearing this, Zhen Hanyi couldn't help but show a look of horror.
But Concubine Shu seemed to be calm as if she had seen through everything. She even raised her hand to tuck her hair around her temples before she spoke slowly:
"Hanyi, since Zhou Shan came back, I have noticed that Lang'er's heart is with you."
"You were cold to him during those days. Although he didn't show it on his face, I, as his mother, could see it. He was restless and gradually realized what he was thinking."
"This child is too proud and stubborn, and refuses to bow to you. But this time he tried every possible means to plead for you and Mu'er, and his true heart has been revealed."
"Come, I will write a letter. You can take the letter to see Lang'er. He will understand what I mean."
As Concubine Shu said this, she stood up, holding Zhen Hanyi's hand.
But Zhen Hanyi's face turned pale, she tightly grasped Concubine Shu's hand and shook her head, "Mother, no..."
Not only Zhao Huailang was determined to die, but even Concubine Shu...
Upon hearing this, Concubine Shu turned around and smiled sweetly at Zhen Hanyi, her eyebrows curved and her eyes showing no worry at all.
"Hanyi, have you forgotten what your mother said that day?"
"If I lose, I will just be beheaded. I have personally experienced the most prosperous and wealthy life in this world. What regrets do I have?"
There was no way Zhen Hanyi could influence Concubine Shu's decision. In the end, she was pushed out with Concubine Shu's handwritten letter in her hand.
"Go, go meet Lang'er."
Zhen Hanyi looked back every time she walked, tears streaming down her face and her heart filled with sorrow.
At this time, Concubine Shu suddenly called her again, "Han Yi."
Zhen Hanyi hurriedly stopped, thinking that Concubine Shu had changed her mind.
However, Concubine Shu just asked her calmly, "You just said that His Majesty has had a fever and has become physically disabled and unable to speak?"
Zhen Hanyi was stunned at first, then nodded. This is what the Crown Princess said to her.
Upon hearing this, Concubine Shu slowly raised her lips, a smile appeared between her eyebrows, and she murmured:
"In the past, he was the most powerful person in the world, but now he is as weak as a fish, at the mercy of others. How can this not be considered as the greatest retribution?"
"Sure enough, everything is in vain in the end..."
"Go ahead, go ahead."
The second half of the sentence was directed to Zhen Hanyi.
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After Zhen Hanyi left, a summons was heard in the hall.
Concubine Shu took a bath, changed her clothes, and put on her makeup in front of the mirror.
In the bronze mirror, although the woman is no longer young, she is still charming and her every frown and smile is still as stunning as she was in the past.
Concubine Shu raised her hand and touched her face. She couldn't suppress the smile on her lips, but for some reason, she felt a little bitter.
After all the hustle and bustle and all the scheming, isn't it all in vain?
When it comes to retribution and the cycle of cause and effect, she can't escape it.
......
Concubine Shu walked to the beauty bed and lay down lazily. After thinking for a moment, she took out the porcelain bottle from her sleeve, broke the wax seal, and drank it all without hesitation.
Ding——
Her white hands dropped down, and the porcelain bottle in her palms rolled to the ground.
Concubine Shu slowly turned her head and rubbed her cheek against the soft shawl, as if she was fast asleep.
I dreamed of the Jokhang Temple.
The breeze is gentle and the light and shadows are mottled.
The man in the courtyard looked back, dressed in purple, as handsome as a god from heaven.
But this time, she did not stop, but walked away without hesitation, facing the spring scenery ahead.
Don't stop, don't be infatuated, don't indulge.
Her life is ridiculous...
Stop, stop, stop.......
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