On this day, Cen Yunchu was planning to invite Xu Chunjun and Jiang Nuan to the palace.
"Chun Jun and the others are going back to Chenzhou again," Cen Yunchu said, sitting on a chair under the corridor of the bedroom, looking at the dazzling spring scenery in the courtyard, "it's been several years since we've been apart."
"Then the slave will send the young eunuch out of the palace to deliver the imperial concubine's instructions," Linxi said.
"Tell them there's no need to rush, they can come in a few days," Cen Yunchu said.
Just as he was talking, Bai Fu walked in from outside, his steps a little hurried.
"Empress, just now the Ke family came to report that there is something not very good about the commander-in-chief."
Cen Yunchu stood up as soon as he heard this and asked, "Is the imperial doctor here?"
"Several imperial doctors have been taking turns keeping watch." Bai Fu said hurriedly, "It's just that the situation has been good and bad all the time."
Cen Yunchu's biological mother, Dai Mingzhi, was named the Lord of Hexi County. Her health had always been poor.
Last year, we urgently arranged the marriage between Ke Wangchen and the head of Jiaming County, just in case.
Since the beginning of winter last year, Dai Mingzhi's old illness has been recurring every three days.
The imperial doctor in the palace has been guarding him and did not dare to leave without permission.
But Dai Mingzhi's condition never improved.
In fact, everyone knew in their hearts that her illness was impossible to cure, it was just a matter of hard work.
Now that Bai Fu has come to retaliate, Cen Yunchu naturally understands what it means.
Dai Mingzhi wanted to see her one last time.
"Go and tell the emperor that I want to leave the palace." Cen Yunchu's voice was slightly hoarse, but he could still control himself.
"On the way here, the slave has already informed the Holy One. The Holy One told the guards to escort the empress out of the palace safely," Bai Fu said.
When the queen wants to leave the palace, even if everything is kept simple, it still takes a lot of trouble.
The road must be cleared and barriers set up along the way.
By the time Cen Yunchu arrived at Ke's house, it was almost noon.
The Ke family had already received the order and were waiting for them. Ke Yutang and Ke Wangchen wanted to avoid it, and the head of Jiaming County greeted them at the door.
Cen Yunchu got off the phoenix chariot and said, "Excuse me and take me to see the prince."
The Lord of Jiaming County personally supported Cen Yunchu and said: "My Lady, there is no need to worry too much, the Lord is in good spirits at the moment.
I ate half a cup of bird's nest early in the morning and didn't cough much."
"Thank you for your hard work," Cen Yunchu patted County Master Jiaming's hand, "You have lost weight these days."
"Your Majesty, please don't say that. This is all my concubine's business." The Lord of Jiaming County said hurriedly.
Although she was born into a noble family, she did not lack education.
In addition, she has a deep love for Ke Wangchen and is willing to share his worries.
Therefore, she was extremely filial to her parents-in-law. Whenever Dai Mingzhi felt unwell, she would serve him fully clothed.
The Ke family also respected and loved her very much, and Cen Yunchu also gave her rewards from time to time.
Dai Mingzhi was lying on the bed, and the flesh on his cheeks was all dry.
When she saw Cen Yunchu come in, she asked the maid to help her get up.
"Lie down quickly, don't bother anymore." Cen Yunchu stepped forward quickly and held his mother's thin and cold hand.
Although Dai Mingzhi looks sick and haggard, he is still gentle and calm: "I feel fine now. I am too tired to lie down and talk."
So everyone helped her up and placed many cushions around her to make her sit more comfortable.
The head of Jiaming County knew that Dai Mingzhi and his daughter must have something to say, so he took everyone out, leaving only the two of them in the house.
"Yun Chu, I left you before you even remembered. I have been feeling guilty for so many years." Dai Mingzhi spoke softly, "I don't have much time now, so I just wanted to say goodbye while I still understand."
On your side."
Cen Yunchu choked and shook his head and said, "No, mother, I don't blame you for this. Your situation at that time was too difficult."
"You are a good boy and you have never blamed me." Dai Mingzhi raised his hand and gently touched Cen Yunchu's cheek, "Don't cry, I'm very calm now.
You have become a queen, and the Holy One loves you so much, I have nothing to worry about."
"Mom, you can rest assured and recover. You will get better. The weather is getting warmer now." Cen Yunchu held one of Dai Mingzhi's hands with both hands, trying to warm the cold hand.
Dai Mingzhi shook his head fondly: "Yunchu, God has been very kind to me.
So don't be too sad until the day I leave.
I have been freed from pain and my mind is at peace. You should also be more open-minded. Is there anyone who is immortal since ancient times?"
Cen Yunchu couldn't hold back his tears and finally fell.
Dai Mingzhi weakly wiped her tears: "Good boy, don't cry. The fate between our mother and daughter in this life is too shallow and weak. This is my only regret.
If there is an afterlife, let’s renew this fate! I will give you double what I owe you in this life.”
"Mother..." There is no child who does not long for his mother's company.
Cen Yunchu is smart. From childhood to adulthood, there was no trace of her mother around her.
She asked her father, but never asked deeply.
Because she understands that what has happened cannot be undone.
It can only make my father suffer more.
And she never blamed Dai Mingzhi. She knew how difficult it was for a woman to be in such a situation. She would not leave her behind unless she had to.
"I called you here because I want to tell you three things." Dai Mingzhi always had a smile on his face.
"Mother, I will remember everything you said." Cen Yunchu held back his grief.
"The first thing is that you have to take good care of yourself. No matter what happens, you have to take care of yourself.
You are extremely smart and don't need any more instructions from me.
After all, you are still young now, and you will have a long time to come." Dai Mingzhi gasped several times before she could finish a sentence. She was really too weak.
"Mom, I know, I will take care of myself." Cen Yunchu nodded in agreement.
"The second thing is about Wangchen." Dai Mingzhi said, "Only the general and I know about this matter, and no one else knows.
Wang Chen...he is actually your biological brother."
Cen Yun was shocked when she heard this. This was something she had not expected.
"When I separated from your father, I didn't know that I was pregnant with him.
After all, doctors had already declared that it was impossible for me to have another child.
It took me three months to realize something was wrong, but I would never go back to the Cen family under any circumstances.
The general never married because of me. After Li and I returned to our parents' home, he came to ask for my hand in marriage several times.
I couldn't bear it and told him the truth.
But he still welcomed me in without hesitation.
Wangchen's real birthday is the fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, not the first day of February.
It's just that we had already left the capital and people didn't know the truth.
I will also tell Wangchen when the time comes that you are siblings, and he will support you and the prince well.
I will try my best to protect you at all times."
"This third thing, you must remember, although your father and I divorced and did not remarry, after all, I am already married to the general, and we are husband and wife.
Therefore, he will not be present after I die, and there is no need for you to tell him about Wangchen.
I owe two people in my life, one is you and the other is the general.
I hope you can take more care of him after I die and let him enjoy the rest of his life." This chapter has been completed!
