Perhaps because of the arrival of Tang Miaoling and Wei Yingya, the whole night was lively and the sadness in Linlang Palace was somewhat diluted.
The next morning, when Han Qiongyue woke up, she felt a little better than the day before.
Xiao Guizi came to report: "The Queen Mother specially summoned Lord Han to the East Warm Pavilion for an audience, and asked the Queen Mother De to go and meet him."
Because men are not allowed to enter the harem.
Although Han Xun and his sister are both in the capital, they only meet a few times a year.
He could only see Han Qiongyue when she left the palace on weekdays.
Han Qiongyue understood instantly that Ning Wanyin wanted her to see her family because she heard that she was seriously ill.
"Thank you for your concern, Her Majesty the Queen." Han Qiongyue expressed her gratitude.
The palace maids carried Han Qiongyue to the east warm room.
This is the eastern side hall of the Ganxin Hall, where the emperor would occasionally summon ministers.
Han Qiongyue looked up and saw a figure sitting behind a desk on the high platform, reviewing memorials.
Han Qiongyue was so sick and confused that for a moment she almost thought it was Helian Qi.
When she looked carefully, she saw that it was a woman in plain clothes. There were no hairpins or rings in her hair, only a wooden hairpin to tie her hair up.
When an emperor mourns, all the subjects in the world wear plain clothes for 27 days. Men take off their hats and tassels, and women take off their jewelry, and observe mourning.
Han Qiongyue finally saw clearly that it was Ning Wanyin.
She sat at her desk, carefully reviewing memorials, and her demeanor vaguely resembled that of an old friend.
Han Qiongyue's eyes were red. "People say that people who love each other become more alike in the end. Your Majesty's favorite person is always you."
Ning Wanyin put down the wolf hair brush and was silent for a moment.
Otherwise, who else would review memorials while standing?
As for the handling of political affairs, she and Helian Qi were somewhat similar. But this was because she bore the heavy burden of the emperor, which was a similarity between monarchs.
but……
From the first time she dealt with Han Qiongyue, Ning Wanyin already knew what kind of person she was.
"I have called Han Xun and he will be here soon. You two brothers should have a good chat." Ning Wanyin said.
Han Qiongyue was sad and said, "Thank you for your concern. I know that you are the one who understands me the most, and the friendship between you two is even deeper..."
"But you are holding on for the sake of the world and the new king, but I am so disappointing. It's because I am not strong enough... Alas..."
As Han Qiongyue spoke, tears began to fall.
Ning Wanyin was silent again. She really didn't know how to persuade others, so she let Han Xun persuade his sister himself.
After a while, Xiao Xiazi came in quickly and reported:
"Your Majesty, Lord Han Xun, the commander of the Qilin Guard and the commander of the Yulin Army, is waiting outside the door."
"Xuan——"
Han Xun entered the palace and bowed respectfully, "I pay my respects to the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager De."
"Give me some tea. You two brothers can have a good talk." Ning Wanyin said.
Han Xun: "Thank you, Queen Mother, for your grace!"
…
The side hall of the East Warm Pavilion is a tea room. A palace maid kneels on one side to make tea, and Xiao Guizi directs several palace servants to bring tea and snacks.
Brother and sister sat opposite each other at the tea table.
"Brother, I am a disappointment. My body is failing. I am leaving now. Please take good care of yourself in the future..." Han Qiongyue said goodbye to him with tears in her eyes.
Han Xun looked at her worriedly, feeling sad in his heart.
He knows his sister's character best. It's no use telling her to live a good life and that there will be beautiful things in the world.
For people, the things you are obsessed with are the most important.
The world other than Helian Qi did not exist for the first time. She had never cared about it before. Even if she cared about it a little now, it was still not as painful as the pain of losing her beloved.
So, when you advise her, you should do it based on her logic.
When using strong medicine.
Han Xun thought for a moment and said in a deep voice, "Who do you think His Majesty likes?"
"Ning Wanyin." Han Qiongyue answered reluctantly.
"His Majesty has someone he loves, and he doesn't need you to be with him. Even if you follow him, do you think he will be happy to see you in his grave?"
Han Qiongyue choked. "If you can't speak, stop talking!"
"I have followed His Majesty for many years, and I know His Majesty's character quite well. If you hadn't been injured while saving him, would he have welcomed you into the palace as a concubine and compensated you so much?" Han Xun said slowly and earnestly:
"Your Majesty is indebted to you, so he indulges you, but he has no love for you."
If a woman cannot bear children, she cannot get married.
Therefore, Helian Qi welcomed her into the mansion and gave her all the honors and favors he could give.
Of course, there is another reason. Han Xun is loyal to him, and it is impossible for him to treat his sister badly.
He protects your life and cares about your life and death. What does this have to do with love?
"Brother, I've only heard that people who love each other can't bear to be separated, live together, and die together. This is called suicide for love. What kind of suicide for love are you committing?" Han Xun asked back.
"You, you, you..." Han Qiongyue's face, which looked like she had lost all hope in life, became lively now. She pointed at Han Xun in extreme embarrassment:
"If you can't speak, stop talking. Every word you say is infuriating!"
"A hundred years after the Empress Dowager passes away, the two of them will be buried together in the imperial mausoleum. Are you going down early now just to grab a spot ahead of others?" Han Xun pressed on step by step, and every word he said hit her right in the heart.
"Ahhh Han Xun! I'm not your biological sister, right? Was I adopted? Tell me!" Han Qiongyue was completely irritated by him and broke down, her eyes glared with anger.
If she hadn't been too sick to get up, she would have fought with Han Xun!
…
After a while, Han Xun took his leave.
Han Qiongyue bowed to Ning Wanyin with a gloomy face and took her leave.
"Are the brother and sister chatting well?" Ning Wanyin looked at Xiao Guizi.
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