Chapter 1714 Crying
The emperor looked at his mother who was sitting quietly. His mother had been by his side ever since his father fell into a coma. He was very worried about her health. He tried to persuade her, but she would not listen.
The emperor coughed and said, "You can go out now."
The emperor was grief-stricken, but he could only listen to his father. He was really afraid of losing his father first and then his mother. He stared at his mother, "Mother."
The Queen Mother waved her hand, "Go out."
The emperor walked out of the bedroom with heavy steps, and closed the door behind him, blocking all sight and giving the couple some time alone.
Inside, the emperor's tone was full of apology and guilt: "I still don't have much time left for you in the last moments. You are right to blame me."
"When you fought for the world, I understood. Forget it. What's there to complain about at this time? Can you call me by my name?"
The emperor stretched out his hand, "Qingran."
The Queen Mother was in a trance, as if she was seeing Zhang Yu for the first time. She came to her senses, stood up, walked to the bed, and placed her hand on it. "Zhang Yu."
The emperor smiled and said, "You haven't called me by my name for many years."
"You are the emperor."
The emperor knew it in his heart, because there were too many things between them, "I am glad that I can say goodbye to you soberly."
The Queen Mother felt that the Grand Emperor's hand was a little cold, and she was flustered. "You broke your promise again."
He said he would stay with her until old age, that he would always be with her, and that he would not break his promise this time.
The emperor tried his best, but there was nothing he could do when his life was up. "If you must blame me, I'll be waiting for you down there to settle the score with me."
The Queen Mother said, “You wish.”
"I have done some evil things in my life, but I also have some merits. I think I have merits. If I am not the emperor in my next life, can we only have each other?"
The Queen Mother laughed and then cried, "What if you break your promise again?"
The emperor was helpless. He no longer trusted his wife. "No, not this time."
The Queen Mother wiped the tears from her face and said, "Both of our sons are good. The one I feel most guilty about in my life is my youngest son. Now he has a wife and children, and his brother is taking care of him. I don't have to worry about anything anymore."
As for the Ning family, they are doing well now and she is not worried about her mother's family.
The emperor's heart skipped a beat. "You are still young. Don't do that."
The Queen Mother covered the Emperor's lips with her hand and said, "I look young, but I am old inside."
The poisoning affected her life span and she is not in good health.
The emperor wanted to say something, but the queen mother continued, "I see that you have quite a few concubines. I feel uneasy if I don't keep an eye on you. Who told you to always break your promises?"
Outside, thunder rumbled one after another, the rain was getting heavier, and there was another deafening roar. Everyone in the hall was tense and their eyes were focused on the bedroom.
The bedroom door opened and the Queen Mother came out, "The Emperor has passed away."
Everyone in the hall knelt on the ground, and the royal descendants cried bitterly.
Zhou Shuren was a little dazed. The tears on his cheeks were real. He didn't need any external force to control his tears. His heart was filled with sorrow. The love between the monarch and his subjects, the friendship between friends, and the past scenes with the retired emperor replayed in his mind. They were all very clear at this moment.
The Queen Mother only allowed the Emperor and the Crown Prince to enter the room. After a while, the Emperor and the Crown Prince came out.
The arrangements for the deceased emperor's death had been made in advance, and even though there was a thunderstorm outside, it had no impact.
The handkerchief in Zhou Shuren's hand was already soaked. It was the first time he knew he could cry so much. After crying out his sorrow, his heart was filled with resentment.
The unusual weather phenomena bid farewell to the founding monarch, and the rumble of thunder seemed to announce to the entire country the end of a wise ruler.
In Zhouhou Mansion, the sound of thunder and bells could no longer be distinguished, and the heavy rain could not stop the soldiers from delivering the message.
Zhulan put down the Buddhist beads in her hand. She waited quietly and finally waited for it.
Not only Chang Yi was in the hall, but after dinner Zhu Lan called Zhou Lao Da and Chang Zhi, and sent someone to deliver a letter to Ming Teng.
The minds of Zhou Lao Da and his brothers were blank. There was a difference between guessing and reality. Zhou Lao Da had a very good impression of the emperor. He trembled and asked, "Is this the sound of a bell?"
Chang Yi's voice was deep, "Yes."
Changzhi pursed his lips and said, "Dad is still in the palace."
Zhulan instructed Qingxue and Steward Ding, "Go down and make arrangements. All the colors must be removed. Warn all the servants in the house to be careful with their words and actions. If anyone disobeys, there will be no forgiveness."
Butler Ding was more afraid, "Yes."
Qingxue also left, and Zhulan said, "The palace is safe."
She didn't say much else. Even though she was worried about Shu Ren's health, she had to keep her mouth shut at this moment.
She was only sad about the death of the retired emperor, and Shu Ren would probably be heartbroken, as people are made of flesh and blood.
In the heavy rain, the capital was shrouded in white. The oppressive wind sounded like crying, and the howling sound stirred the emotions. In this sad atmosphere, Zhulan could not help but shed tears. It was not only because of the sentimentality of an old person, but also because the emperor was worthy of it.
Inside the palace, Zhou Shuren and others had already left the hall to change clothes, but before they had finished changing, there was another burst of crying.
Zhou Shuren did not ask. At that time, neither the palace maids nor the eunuchs dared to say a word, for fear that someone might die.
After a while, it became clear why the empress dowager changed clothes for the retired emperor herself, and finally sent everyone away. When the emperor could not help but push the door in, the empress dowager had already changed her clothes and followed the retired emperor.
The emperor burst into tears, and there were bursts of crying in the palace.
Zhou Shuren took a deep breath. He was not surprised. It was a pity that the emperor had lost his parents.
At this time, the Queen was not feeling well but still had to take charge of the situation. She swayed a little but managed to avoid fainting. She bit her tongue before continuing to make arrangements.
Xue Han felt the weight of someone leaning against her and felt uneasy, fearing that something might happen to the Empress. Today's trouble would get even bigger. She looked at the pregnant Crown Princess again, and the Crown Princess's face wasn't looking good either. She was really worried about her.
Xue Han supported the Queen. Seeing that she was tired, she felt the Queen holding her wrist tightly. She opened her mouth and continued to make arrangements.
Now the Emperor and the Crown Prince are crying beside the bed, and no one remembers the situation of the Empress and the Crown Princess.
Xue Han's head was buzzing. She could only hold on. After making the arrangements, she helped the empress into the room. It was not her turn to speak now.
Xue Han didn't see her father and was very worried about him. Now they are all members of the royal family, and her father is the only outsider. She was also being held back by the empress, so she had to endure her anxiety.
The queen did not want to disturb the emperor, fearing that he would remember her, but she was the mother of a country, so she had to speak up at this time. She lowered her voice and said, "Your Majesty, everything is ready."
The emperor took a while to react, then slowly raised his head. His eyes were full of bloodshot. His red eyes were very scary, and there was displeasure at being disturbed. When he saw that it was the queen who was unhappy, he smiled and said, "Go and make the arrangements."
The Queen's breath was held when she was stared at. It was the first time she saw such a strange Emperor. She looked at her father and mother lying side by side, feeling sad and envious.
Xue Han only felt pain in her wrist. She thought her wrist must be swollen. She felt angry that she had to accompany the queen all the time.
Xue Han looked at Rong Chuan, and seeing her husband looking at her, she shook her head slightly to indicate that she was fine.
Rongchuan breathed a sigh of relief. He saw the Queen's condition. It was too difficult for Xuehan. If she didn't handle it well, there would be troubles in the future. The royal family loved to get angry the most.
(End of this chapter)