This was the last bond between her and him, and it was severed by just one sentence.
He Ying looked at Xiao Bin with envy.
He thought to himself, "This girl is really generous."
She entrusted her million-dollar dowry to the bodyguard who had been with her for three years, and even made long-term plans for his career.
Even for that treacherous Yan Rong, the girl still sent money to her family.
Such tender sentimentality.
...
After returning to the capital, life returned to normal.
Su Wanwan keeps to herself and minimizes contact with the outside world to avoid getting into trouble again.
Because of the low rice prices, the grain supply in various granaries in Shandong Province has been reduced, and there are far fewer migrants around the capital than before.
The number of soup kitchens has also decreased.
When Madam Yu came to see Su Wanwan, she was somewhat worried: "I'm afraid the most difficult time will come after the transition period when young people are no longer in a good position."
The imperial court is facing a food shortage. If anyone takes advantage of the situation to hoard goods and speculate, it could be another devastating disaster for the poor people at the bottom of society.
A meaningful glint flashed in Su Wanwan's eyes, but she simply smiled faintly:
"Things will straighten themselves when they reach the bridge."
Madam Yu put down her teacup listlessly, her words tinged with a hint of complaint:
"Given this situation, the Emperor still distributed 400,000 shi of grain to the military officers in the capital, which has greatly worried my husband. He is afraid that the granaries in the capital will be empty next year, and he will have no way to explain it."
Seeing Su Wanwan raise her eyebrows, Madam Yu lowered her voice and said, "I heard that the Emperor issued this decree to please his new favorite."
"Now, the entire Beijing army, from top to bottom, supports the emperor. Everyone praises the emperor and says that the emperor is pitiful because his birth mother was killed by the empress and he married such a wicked wife."
"Do you remember Yu Ji, who made things difficult for you? She's incredibly popular now."
"Rumor has it that the Emperor risked his life to visit her family home and was even injured on his way back to the capital. He truly wished he could give his life for her."
Su Wanwan paused for a moment, lowered her eyes, and smiled slightly: "He really is devoted."
"That's right." Madam Yu was in the middle of gossiping. "I heard there's a commotion in the palace about deposing the Empress, and the Empress Dowager is so angry that she's fallen ill."
"Yu Yong was already a very popular and favored minister of the emperor, and now his daughter is going to become the new empress. It's truly enviable."
Su Wanwan raised an eyebrow, unsure of what to say for a moment.
Lady Yu, recalling her past conflict with Consort Yu, still comforted her:
"You should try to avoid showing your face in public in the future, so as not to run into her and suffer the consequences."
Su Wanwan knew that she meant well, so she readily agreed.
However, things did not go as planned.
A lunar eclipse occurred that night, which was considered a very bad omen.
The newly appointed director of the Imperial Observatory warned that a lunar eclipse signifies an imbalance of yin and yang in the universe, and is a harbinger of natural disasters and man-made calamities.
The court and the harem were thrown into turmoil, and the morning court session the following day was cancelled as a result.
However, someone from the Su family arrived. Wen Zi, the chief eunuch of Cikang Palace, came to invite Su Wanwan to the palace: "The Empress Dowager requests your presence."
Su Wanwan didn't show up at all, but sent word that she was sick and unable to move.
Wen Zi was determined to take her away, and said with a forced smile:
"Since she is ill, let's take her to the palace for treatment. With the skillful hands of the imperial physicians, Miss Su's illness will heal faster."
Su Wanwan had no choice but to go out, but she put on a pale and sickly makeup, making her look weak and listless.
...
In the main hall of Cikang Palace, besides Empress Dowager Zhang, there was also Lady Jin and the spirited Consort Yu.
Yu Ji is standing tall and speaking with righteous indignation:
“The sun represents Yang, the moon represents Yin. The Empress Dowager is immoral and brings disaster to the court. Heaven has already warned her. Will the Empress Dowager still protect her?”
Empress Dowager Zhang turned pale with anger: "You lawless, lowly servant girl, you've dared to be so arrogant as to challenge me!"
"The imperial physician has confessed that the Empress's false pregnancy was instigated by Wen Zi, who is under your command. Empress Dowager, how can you escape responsibility?!"
Yu Ji was not intimidated by the Empress Dowager at all and retorted sharply.
Empress Dowager Zhang was so angry that she clutched her chest.
Today, many palace maids and eunuchs of Cikang Palace were suddenly taken away by the Eastern Depot, and many unfamiliar faces arrived instead.
She doesn't even have a capable person by her side now.
Lady Jin quickly supported Empress Zhang and whispered comfortingly, "Your Majesty, please calm down."
Recently, the Marquis of Shouning's residence has been in a state of panic.
It is said that the cannons used to assassinate the emperor in Changping Prefecture and outside Desheng Gate originated from the Shenji Camp, and the person who facilitated this was Zhang Zonghui, the heir of the Marquis of Shouning.
Normally, no one would believe such a rumor.
The emperor was Empress Dowager Zhang's biological son, and the Marquis of Shouning was the emperor's maternal uncle. How could he possibly have participated in the plot to treason and assassinate the emperor?
However, after Zheng Jinlian's affair was exposed, she was poisoned to death. Coupled with Empress Xia Xueyi's pregnancy, this reason was more than sufficient.
King murder.
Kill the emperor's birth mother.
Then, the young prince born to the empress was made to ascend the throne as a puppet.
The Zhang family controlled the court from behind the scenes, becoming a veritable regent family.
A major treason case with a complete set of motives, evidence, and witnesses has come to light.
There's a lot of private discussion both inside and outside the court; everyone's watching the Zhang family now.
The Zhang family is now standing on the edge of a cliff; one wrong step and they will be doomed.
The hatred for killing one's mother, the hatred for murdering one's lord, the hatred for being cuckolded.
With three irreconcilable feuds, how could the emperor possibly spare the Zhang family?
The emperor vigorously supported the fearless Consort Yu, allowing her to run rampant in the palace, intending to make her the vanguard to overthrow the Zhang family!
Empress Dowager Zhang felt wronged.
Zheng Jinlian did not do it herself.
It was that idiot Xia Xueyi who failed in her duties and instead gave away a glaring handle against her.
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