From then on, Emperor Hongwen openly stayed in Cining Palace without hiding from anyone's eyes and ears.

But who dares to say more?

All the ministers and relatives who came to visit him after hearing the sound were restricted. Later, Emperor Hongwen became upset and simply restricted them to the residence of the ministers on the hillside, and was never allowed to take a step forward.

For a moment, suspicion arose, and all the ministers were worried. Empress Dowager Feng was poisoned and had no idea of ​​life and death. His Majesty did not mention when he would return to Pingcheng. Later, after asking too much, he ordered to stay there and respond to the matter.

King Zhao handled it.

On this day, Emperor Hongwen secretly summoned two old princes, King Dongyang and King Jingzhao.

The two finally saw Emperor Hongwen, but they were shocked when they saw Emperor Hongwen's expression. Emperor Hongwen's face was ashamed, but his expression was very calm and dull, and he said lightly: "The two princes may know that the Empress Dowager was poisoned.

Now.”

King Jingzhao hurriedly said: "This is the act of two traitors Li Xin and Zhu Jun. They have all been arrested and are only waiting for execution."

The King of Dongyang also said: "Li Xin is ungrateful, but instead repaid his grudges and traps His Majesty in an unjust place..."

Emperor Hongwen shook his head. It was not that they were trapped in an unjust place, but that they had been in an unjust place.

Although the two saw him haggard, they could not see his discouraged look, nor could they know what kind of attitude Emperor Hongwen had in this matter. They were trying their best to rescue Empress Dowager Feng as a "son" to give her.

Look, are there any other reasons?

The two of them dared not make a judgment easily, but they just muttered in their hearts.

It doesn't make sense. Empress Dowager Feng and Emperor Hongwen have reached such an incompatible state. Instead, he is full of sorrow for Empress Dowager Feng's death? Isn't this what he longs for?

Of course no one dares to say these words.

I don't even dare to show it at least.

Accompanying the king is like accompanying a tiger, turning hands to make clouds and rain, Li Xin and Zhu Jun’s implicated nine clans are still in front of you.

"The two princes are temporarily dealing with major affairs in the court. Except for the front-line military, there is no need to report to me for the time being."

"yes."

The two retreated.

Of course, there have been Xianbei nobles or Han ministers looking for relevant news, especially Lu Tai. On this day, he gritted his teeth and went to the King of Jingzhao's residence to visit.

In name, it is a visit, of course, to find out the news.

Who is King Jingzhao? When he heard that Lu Tai came, he knew that he was killing Li Xin this time and reported Li Xin's "meanor" and knew that there must be something strange inside. He didn't want to meet him, but he couldn't help but Lu

Tai asked hard, so he agreed to let him enter.

The two sat down in the secret room.

Lu Tai couldn't wait and went straight to the point: "Have Empress Feng woke up?"

King Jingzhao shook his head: "It seems very difficult. He has been unconscious for almost two days."

Lu Tai's eyes showed a look of fear. What if Empress Dowager Feng couldn't wake up, what would he do if he had life? But if he woke up, he might not be able to forgive himself.

His mood was so complicated that it was completely above everyone else.

King Jingzhao then asked: "What the hell is going on?"

Seeing that he was completely unaware of the situation, Lu Tai certainly would not answer him. He went back without a few discussions. This time he immediately summoned several of his confidants.

When everyone heard that Empress Dowager Feng had not woken up, his adviser laughed: "Don't worry, sir. It's a great thing for Empress Dowager Feng to not wake up."

Lu Tai said angrily: "Who is dead, what should I do if I live?"

"Your Majesty is such a bad word. Now Your Majesty is guarding Cining Palace day and night, which is nothing more than telling the world that he is filial to Empress Dowager Feng and has no blame. You think about it, Your Majesty killed Li Yi and let him go.

After Li Xin, then Li Xin poisoned Empress Dowager Feng again... All this could be written off even if Empress Dowager Feng woke up? Your Majesty is just a pretentious attitude now. I guess Empress Dowager Feng can't wake up at all...

...If she dies, it is inevitable that the scapegoats Li Xin and Zhu Jun will be buried with her. But what does it have to do with you? Your Majesty should never expand the attack. Only when she dies can the sacrificial lord be safe...

…”

Lu Tai was overjoyed: "Yes, why didn't I expect this? If that woman was alive, she would sooner or later pick on me. She could hide from the first day of the lunar month and the fifteenth day of the lunar month; if she died, wouldn't she have the same time and for all?"

The strategist whispered: "What sir should care about is Your Majesty's attitude towards the little prince..."

Lu Tai was happy again and disagreed: "What is the little prince's worth when Empress Dowager Feng dies? The little prince's biological mother has long been executed, and the relatives have no support. As far as I know, Concubine Mi is likely to be the queen.

As for her mother, if Concubine Mi became the queen, her son would be the legitimate son, and of course she would be qualified to be the crown prince…”

"Since that's the case, I might as well ask Concubine Mi to prepare early. I believe that Prince Rui, for the royal family, what does this title mean? In the history of our northern country, two emperors ascended the throne as Prince Rui.

; Even the late emperor was the first to be named Prince Rui and later became the crown prince..."

The more Lu Tai heard it, the more surprised he became. When he saw Emperor Hongwen staying in Cining Palace, he was afraid that Emperor Hongwen was really worried about Empress Dowager Feng’s life and death. After all, Emperor Hongwen had a very good relationship with Empress Dowager Feng a few years ago. Now he is relieved.

Emperor Hongwen, after all, was the Emperor of Xianbei, how could he really worry about the life and death of that woman?

What he was worried about—or what he performed was nothing more than a son’s “filial piety” to his concubine’s mother.

As long as you pass this level, the world will naturally become the world of Xianbei people.

As a result, all the absurd behaviors of Emperor Hongwen were reasonably explained - making a play!

This is their only interpretation of the Xianbei emperor who kept a low profile - he stayed in Cining Palace to make a play.

This is also what the Xianbei nobles are happy to see and accept.

If Empress Dowager Feng’s side is about to encounter a catastrophe, then it doesn’t matter if she does a show.

Therefore, no one thought there was anything wrong with Emperor Hongwen.

Of course, Emperor Hongwen himself never thought there was anything wrong with him.

This was the third night when Queen Mother Feng was in a coma.

She had no sign of waking up, but it did not worsen. However, Hong'er could no longer bear it and no longer believed in the empty comfort of her father's "the empress dowager will wake up soon."

When it was getting darker, he still didn't see the Queen Mother woke up and started crying with a wow.

Emperor Hongwen was in a state of confusion and gradually lost his composure. Seeing his son crying, he became even more anxious and only held his son's hand, and he couldn't even comfort him.

The child cried for a long time and heard a small announcement that it was the Taoist priest who came.

As if he saw a life-saving straw, he hurriedly let go of his father's hand and ran up: "Tao Master, look at the Empress Dowager... Is the Empress Dowager about to wake up?"

"I must do my best. Don't worry, your highness."

The Taoist priest sighed, and his tone was like a whisper: "It was given to the old god who saved you and the Queen Mother last time."

"Is it him?" the child was surprised and happy.

"Shh, Hong'er, don't be rumored. That old god doesn't want to deal with outsiders. If others know about it, they go to him and disturb his cultivation, what should they do?"

The child couldn't wait: "Don't the father tell me?"

"It's better not to say anything about your father."

The child already knew that the gods were doing strange things, but he didn't think it was strange.

While the two were talking, Empress Dowager Feng did not wake up so quickly. However, Emperor Hongwen outside could no longer hold it back.

He stood between the corridors outside, watching the autumn vines blooming very brightly. His mind was messy and he picked a vine flower casually.

He still remembers that this vine was planted by Honger when he was one year old. In a few years, it became a huge flower stand.

There are also swings under the vines, some small wooden horses and wooden cows, rocking chairs that allow them to sit together with their mother and son.

Only the Persian cat is gone!

He saw the Persian cat in front of him and died on the spot.

He sat down in a rocking chair. The weather was cold and the wooden chair looked very cold.

Because of this coldness, I feel that there is a fragrance everywhere - as if those days when the years pass by have never gone far.

He was actually crazy.

When did you start giving up?

Or, when did you start to be discouraged?

The lights under the corridor were dim, and in a green diamond glass, he saw his hair - as gray as a human.

It seems like a farewell to the past years.

When people reach middle age, the years pass by. How many years can they continue to waste their lives?

He suddenly jumped up and walked in with big strides.

He pushed open the door directly and was about to encounter the spiritual Taoist growing up.

"His Majesty……"

He said lightly: "Master, you can't dissuade me. I won't listen."

"His Majesty!"

At this time, Hong'er was sitting on the soft chair beside the empress dowager. The little child was sleepy and fell asleep on the chair, and he didn't notice the two of them at all.

The Taoist priest had a serious face and came to Empress Dowager Feng's bed, looked at her face carefully, and after a while, he sighed: "Fortunately, I learned the news early and asked someone to take her a kind of ginseng tea, so
To be continued...