Chapter 576 Ending Point
Yuan Xiao knew in his heart that this was just a matter of face.
I hurriedly agreed.
However, the queen was thoughtful after all. As soon as Yuanxiao left, she sent two capable imperial doctors to the Shen family.
In the Shen family, in Huaxi Hall, Qu came to the end of her life.
She didn't have much strength left, but she was still conscious.
All those who can be seen have come back. As for those who cannot be seen, such as married granddaughters, we can only wait. There is no need to wait for those who cannot be seen anymore.
For example, the two people in the palace would not come out casually.
Shen Zhong was kneeling in front of the couch, with his grandchildren behind him. Shen Qingling was also kneeling.
Below that, there are great-grandchildren.
Shen Changjing just sat aside and watched all this.
"Mother, don't worry, we are still at home and will be filial to father." Shen Zhong felt sad.
Qu had difficulty speaking and moving, and it took her a long time before she reached out and grabbed her eldest son.
She gave birth to four children, three of whom died before her.
Now there is only this one person by her side who can see her off to the end.
"After I leave... your father is still at home, so... you don't have to worry... about him. But I can't... leave you behind." Qu said with great difficulty.
"Don't worry, you are already old, you go first. It only took me a few years to get here." Shen Changjing sighed.
"Master, please... take good care of them... why are you so anxious to find... me." Qu closed her eyes and opened them again: "I lost my mother when I was young... and entered the Shen family... the master... the master is away all year round, I... have no parents-in-law above me... and no sisters-in-law below me... so... they have spoiled me to be lawless. I... am short-sighted, and after all... after all, I have failed the Shen family..."
"You are so old, why are you saying these things? You have been giving birth to children all your life, so what are you talking about the Shen family and the Qu family? You are a member of this family. Everyone makes mistakes in their life, so don't worry about it." Shen Changjing came over and looked at her.
Qu was no longer able to speak. After a long while, she finally uttered: "Second brother..."
"I... shouldn't... say... I'm biased..." After Qu said this, she let out a breath and couldn't say anything else.
After a long time, her hands gradually loosened, and after a while, she closed her eyes.
Shen Zhong started crying, and the whole room started crying too.
Then there was crying outside, and the entire Shen family was in vain.
Shen Changjing is a duke with military merit, so naturally the funeral of his wife would not be a simple one.
People from the Ministry of Rites have already arrived and are here to help.
The Lantern Festival came too late after all and I didn’t see it.
At this time, Shen Zhong also came to see Yuan Xiao in person: "Go back and tell the queen not to be too sad. The old lady is almost eighty years old, and this is a happy funeral. The queen must take care of herself."
Yuan Xiao wiped her tears and said, "How can the queen not be sad? Hey, how is the mansion now? I have to go back and report the news. If there is anything you need, I will tell you."
"Don't worry, sir. Everything is fine in the mansion and has been prepared. Please go back soon and tell the queen to take care of herself. Please take good care of herself." Shen Zhong said.
Yuanxiao said a few more polite words before leaving.
After returning to the palace, Shen Chuliu heard that Qu was gone. She nodded and went in to change her clothes.
A concubine in the palace is not entitled to wear mourning for her natal family, but no one will mind if she changes into plainer clothes.
She was wearing a rosy-colored skirt today, which was naturally too bright.
"By the way, have you told Shen Gengyi about this?" Shen Chuliu had forgotten about this person just now.
"I told you, don't worry, master." Chi Su said.
"I'll stay alone for a while. Ask someone to go out and ask Zi Rui to come and keep me company for a while." Shen Chuliu waved his hand.
Although Chi Su was worried, she still left.
Zirui and Zizhu naturally live in the imperial city after their marriage. If we go out and call them now, they will come soon.
Of course, they were not qualified to enter the palace to pay respects, but they could come in from time to time. It was Shen Chuliu who asked them to come in. They would see each other twice a year.
When Zi Rui came, Shen Chuliu had been sitting alone for a while.
"Master." Zi Rui bowed.
Zi Rui just got pregnant with her third child. She got married late, so it was not easy for her to get pregnant. The first two children were a boy and a girl, so this third child was really late.
"When did you get pregnant? I wouldn't have called you if I had known you were pregnant. You'd better be quiet!" Shen Chuliu glared at her.
"Even though I'm pregnant, I'm not due yet. I want to come whether the master calls me or not." Zizhu smiled and was helped by Zengchun to sit down and talk.
She is five months old.
"Master, don't be sad. The old lady is old after all."
Zengchun and the others almost quit after they got on.
"Hey, you know what happened back then better than anyone else. It would be a lie to say that I'm so sad. But I don't feel comfortable in my heart either." Shen Chuliu shook his head.
"My master, this is the right thing to do. Are you going to laugh just because the old lady is gone? Your Majesty is actually a soft-hearted person." Zi Rui shook her head.
"The master doesn't forgive her, but it's not impossible to feel uncomfortable for her. It's just over."
"Yes, it's in the past." Shen Chuliu also shook his head.
She didn't know what Qu said last, but some people understood it, such as Song.
She knew that what Qu wanted to say was that Shen Chuliu was the only child of Mr. Shen, but was sent to the palace because of the old lady's favoritism.
However, even if she heard this, she would only laugh sarcastically.
The master and servant hadn't seen each other for a long time, and they talked a lot. Shen Chuliu felt a lot less uncomfortable.
After all, she was the one I called grandma since I was a child, and it is always sad and uncomfortable to see her suddenly gone.
Even if she is not nice to you.
People are like this, you can't control things like emotions.
Even if you have made all the decisions rationally and appear impeccable on the surface, only you know whether you are feeling uncomfortable in your heart.
Before Zi Rui left the palace, the emperor arrived.
The emperor was a little confused when he suddenly saw a pregnant woman paying him respects.
After looking for a long time, he said, "Stand up. Is this the one you were with before?"
Shen Chuliu smiled and said, "Yes, the one I brought into the palace was called Zirui. She got married a few years ago, and now I call her in every year to see her."
"Oh, that's good. You have a deep affection as master and servant." Qi Yixiu smiled.
"It's time for me to leave the palace. I bid farewell to the Emperor and Empress Jing." Zizhu said hurriedly.
"Don't call yourself a slave in the future. I can't remember it." Shen Chuliu laughed at her.
Zi Rui smiled and just said okay. Shen Chuliu also knew that she would do the same next time.
"When you go back, deliver the things to Zizhu, and take care of you all." Shen Chuliu said.
Zi Rui agreed, but because the emperor was there, she couldn't say much.
Yuanxiao saw her off and asked: "How are you now, sister?"
"Okay, Zizhu and I are both fine. How about you? I heard that Jimei will also leave the palace this year?"
"Yes, she left in the summer. She has family members, so she will get married and her master will give her a dowry. Not only her, but also two second-class maids will go out."
It's still a long time before the book is finished, why are you in such a hurry? (End of this chapter)
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