The Queen Mother refused to explain, but instead asked, "Do you know why I have been making things difficult for you?"
The virtuous concubine looked bewildered.
The Queen Mother continued, "Do you know why I made you wake up early every morning to confess before the Buddha, why I made you copy the sutras by hand, and why I made you kneel before the Buddha to embroider a picture of a hundred years of longevity? I used the soup you brought me to water the flowers. Why don't you think I drank it?"
"You, you did it on purpose?" Concubine Xian was so angry that she threw the bowl in her hand away.
She glared at the Queen Mother angrily and cried, "You knew there was something wrong with the soup, but you pretended not to know. Why?"
The Queen Mother chuckled softly, "I want you to be constantly on edge, to be subservient and subservient, to suffer every whim and then have to smile and please, to exhaust you both physically and mentally!"
At this moment, the Queen Mother was like a murderous evil spirit from the depths of hell to Concubine Xian.
"How dare you use those despicable tactics in front of me? How can I let you die comfortably?"
The Queen Mother was leisurely playing with her nails which were painted red.
The virtuous concubine cried and defended herself: "Your humble concubine, I just want you to rely on me more. I really have no choice. I am afraid that the emperor will forget me..."
The Queen Mother angrily cried, "You were originally just a maid who cleaned the palace. It was I who gave you the opportunity to climb onto the throne and ascend to the throne. I trusted you so much and protected you, but in the end, you turned your kindness into hatred!"
"What a shame! I thought you could be patient and spend more time with me, but I overestimated you."
The virtuous concubine collapsed on the ground in despair.
Her last supporter had already seen through her.
She has no chance anymore, she is doomed to die.
She no longer had to try to please the Queen Mother, no longer had to fight or compete. She was free.
After realizing this, Concubine Xian felt much more relieved.
Tears as big as beans kept falling. She grinned and said, "Queen Dowager, I can only blame you for still holding the Phoenix Seal at your age! Who else do you think will be loyal to you without me? Who else will be filial to you? It's just that the Imperial Concubine has the upper hand!"
The Queen Mother shook her head in disdain: "Still trying to sow discord? Then grant them white silk. Squeeze them until they are speechless, and they will be quiet."
After saying this, the Queen Mother turned and left.
Outside the house, two eunuchs walked towards Concubine Xian, holding a white silk.
The virtuous concubine wanted to hide, but there was nowhere to hide.
After a long time, the eunuch walked out of the door empty-handed.
Inside the house, white silk was hung on the beam, and the virtuous concubine was hanging on the silk, having already died.
The eunuch reported: "Empress Dowager, the virtuous concubine has already left."
The Queen Mother nodded and said, "Clean it up, and have someone clean up Yuxiu Palace inside and out."
"yes."
//
The next day, Su Qiqi was carried by the emperor to court again.
"Your Majesty, the plague has spread to Licheng, and bandits are causing chaos. The other day, Marquis Anding and Lord Liu were attacked by bandits and died in Licheng."
A civil servant came out to report.
The emperor forced himself to keep a sad face and asked anxiously, "So, where are the others? Where is the relief money?"
"The soldiers are all fine, and the relief funds are still there. Marquis Anding and Lord Liu have even raised additional funds, but they..."
The civil servant said this, lowering his head sadly.
The meaning is very clear.
"Alas, my two beloved ministers! Ha..."
The emperor sighed and almost laughed out loud. He quickly raised his hand and wiped away the tears that didn't even exist.
Su Qiqi next to her didn't even pretend and rolled over with laughter.
【Alas, there are no more treacherous ministers! 】
[A good death, a wonderful death, a terrific death!]
【Corrupt officials deserve to be put to death! 】
“…”
The emperor was thinking about all the sad things in his mind and tried hard not to laugh.
He sighed deeply and said, "My dear ministers, the situation in Licheng is very serious. Who is willing to go to support us right now?"
"Your Majesty, the plague is rampant in Licheng, and bandits are causing chaos. I believe we should send more generals and elite troops to suppress the situation!"
"Your Majesty, I also believe that only a military commander can shoulder this heavy responsibility. If a civil official were to go, I'm afraid it would be dangerous."
"Only Lord Wu has elite troops left in the capital, but Lord Wu is still recovering from illness, so how can he travel? If Lord Wu goes to Licheng, who will guarantee the safety of the capital?"
"The world is clear under the emperor's feet. Even thieves dare not come to the capital to wreak havoc! Moreover, even if danger strikes, the emperor's Azure Dragon Guards can defeat a hundred people alone."
"Your Majesty, I think we can send a few more civil servants to appease the people..."
"No, the civil officials can't defeat the bandits, nor can they withstand the plague!"
"emperor……"
"emperor……"
Soon, the officials each held their own opinions and the situation became a heated argument.
"That's enough! Silence!"
The emperor roared, and everyone quieted down.
Everyone looked up at the emperor, waiting for his orders.
The emperor sighed deeply, glanced around, and fixed his gaze on a minor official at the back of the crowd.
I remember what Qiqi said: Although Wenfeng came from a humble background, he was dedicated to serving the people and was both brave and resourceful. So, why not give him a chance?
"Lord Wen, I appoint you as Governor. You must go to Licheng with Imperial Physician Qin to quell the rebellion. You must not make any mistakes."
Wen Feng was astonished and knelt down quickly: "I accept your command and thank you. Long live the emperor!"
The emperor nodded and said, "I believe you can handle this matter well. Please don't let me down."
"I will definitely live up to your trust!" Wen Feng's eyes were full of determination.
"Your Majesty, the bandits in Licheng are causing chaos. If we don't send troops to capture them, I'm afraid the situation will get worse!"
"Yes, Lord Wen's small body might not be able to withstand two blows from the bandits! We still have to send a military general!"
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