Chapter 1,549 The funeral affairs of Emperor Hongde
The emperor spoke, and Shen Yi and all the ministers left the palace one after another.
Shen Yi walked at the back, and the emperor said silently: "Shen Qing, don't go too far."
"Let Concubine Hui come in..."
Master Shen bowed his head in response. After walking out of the bedroom, he invited Concubine Hui in. Concubine Hui... or Gu Hengbo also staggered in and knelt directly in front of the emperor's bed, weeping: "Your Majesty..."
The emperor touched her head and said softly: "Lan Qing."
Gu Lanqing, Gu Hengbo’s real name.
However, no one has remembered this name for many, many years. Now in this world, almost only His Majesty the Emperor knows it.
Most people think that her surname is Lu and that she is the concubine Hui of Dachen.
Some people who think they know the truth are probably just guessing that she is the Pipa Jue Gu Hengbo who was famous in Qin Huai back then. No matter how deep they are, they don't know.
Over the years, His Majesty the Emperor has always remembered her original name.
His Majesty the Emperor looked at Concubine Hui with rare tenderness in his eyes: "I didn't set up Wang'er. Do you blame me?"
Concubine Hui's face was filled with tears and she shook her head and said: "I know that Your Majesty has some last resort reasons..."
"Actually, there is no reason for it."
The emperor sighed silently and said: "It will only be more troublesome to establish the boss. I am mainly worried that in the future when the boss takes the throne, Lan Qing will become the target of public criticism. When I am gone, if Shen Zi doesn't help, you will be the target of public criticism." It’s hard for you mother and son to end this.”
"And then there's..."
His Majesty the Emperor said silently: "Among the princes, Wang'er's personality is more similar to mine. I...have been the emperor for more than thirty years, and now that I think about it..."
"I actually don't want to be the emperor."
His Majesty the Emperor said silently: "I think, if Wang'er sits in my position in the future, he will probably be troubled by it. We might as well let him be a free prince, rich and happy."
Speaking of this, Emperor Hong De glanced at the south and sighed silently: "Speaking of which, I really miss Wanger. It's a pity that I'm afraid it will be difficult to see him again."
When Li Wang was born, Emperor Hongde was overjoyed. He took Shen Yi's hand and said that he was a father.
The joy at that time was naturally not fake.
Later, Hongde had many concubines in the harem, but it was Emperor Hongde who really chose him. From the beginning to the end, there was only Concubine Hui.
In a sense, their family of three was the "family" that Emperor Hong De originally considered.
When Concubine Hui was young, she was very thoughtful, and she often had intrigues with Empress Sun in the harem. Later, she stopped fighting. Firstly, it was because Empress Dowager Sun was always suppressing her in the palace. Secondly...
Probably because Emperor Hongde was too tired and didn't want to see him worrying about the harem anymore.
As a "husband and wife", their relationship is naturally very deep.
Concubine Hui shed tears and said: "I immediately sent six hundred people to rush him back to Yanjing..."
"No...can't."
The emperor shook his head and said: "I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to escape now that he comes back."
He looked at Concubine Hui and said silently: "I...I mentioned it to Shen Yi a few months ago about your mother and son. After I leave, Shen Yi will arrange for someone to send...Send Lan Qing to Fuzhou."
"Shen Yi... Shen Yi is very powerful in Fuzhou. If he agrees to me, he will definitely ensure the safety of your mother and son..."
"Again…"
His Majesty the Emperor coughed and continued: "Then there is... Ming'er and Xiao Pipa..."
"They are all underage and have no grudges against the new emperor. The fourth child... is not a vicious person. He will not embarrass the younger brothers and sisters, and they will be safe and sound in the future."
Concubine Hui gave birth to a total of two sons and one daughter for Emperor Hong De. The eldest son was naturally Li Wang, the younger son was named Li Ming, and there was also a younger daughter who was only eleven or twelve years old this year. Emperor Hong De loved her very much and gave her to this little princess. She was given the nickname "Little Pipa".
"so…"
His Majesty the Emperor breathed a sigh of relief: "You, mother and son, are at peace with each other, so I can rest assured."
Concubine Hui shook her head, her face full of tears: "Your Majesty, I am ready..."
"In case anything happens to you, I will take medicine immediately and leave with you..."
Emperor Hong De frowned, shook his head and said, "That can't be the case. You are still... still young, and you still have a great life to live. Go to... to Fuzhou."
"I hope your son will be filial and he will take care of you."
Gu Hengbo sat on the ground, tears flowing down uncontrollably: "Your Majesty, when I was taken out of that place and locked up, I just thought that Your Majesty treated me as a plaything..."
"Now, more than twenty years have passed. Your Majesty treats me with sincerity, and I have nothing to offer in return..."
"I just hope that I can follow His Majesty forever... life and death!"
Emperor Hong De looked at her and remained silent for a long time without speaking.
After a while, Emperor Hong De sighed.
"Lan Qing."
"If there is an afterlife, let's be a civil couple."
Gu Hengbo nodded with tears in his eyes: "Okay, okay..."
…………
Outside the dormitory, neither Shen Yi nor the prince went far.
Li Jian stood next to Shen Yi and whispered: "Uncle, my father means... to let my nephew marry Sangsang in the next two days. The sooner the better."
This is not surprising.
Emperor Hong De's health is in such a bad state that he may die at any time. If he were to get married on the original date, it would probably be too late.
Once the emperor dies, it will be impossible for the new emperor to get married within a year. The matter will be delayed, and then there will be... more uncertainty.
Mr. Shen was silent for a while and said silently: "Your Highness, if the imperial army outside the city does not move all day today, your Highness will go to my house tomorrow to discuss this matter with my wife and Quan Zi, and get this matter done. Now, Your Majesty can rest assured..."
"yes."
Li Jian lowered his head and said, "Thank you uncle for your understanding."
Shen Yi sighed and continued: "His Royal Highness does not have much foundation in the court, but during this period of time, we should not accept everyone who comes to serve us. We must recognize people clearly."
"Otherwise there will be trouble."
"yes."
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince leaned forward and said, "My nephew understands."
Having said this, the prince looked at the bedroom and whispered: "Uncle, why don't you go and sleep for a while, and my nephew will just stay here."
Shen Yi shook his head and said, "It's okay. I'll go to bed after Prime Minister Song comes over at dawn tomorrow."
Shen Yi stayed in the palace for the past two days and nights, but there were many rooms in the palace, so it was not like he didn't sleep at all.
While the two were talking, Eunuch Gao stepped over. He first bowed his head and saluted the prince, and then bowed to Shen Yi and said: "Master Marquis, your majesty... Your majesty comes to talk to you."
Shen Yi nodded and looked back at the prince.
"Your Highness can go back to the East Palace to take a rest. If anything happens, we will notify the East Palace immediately."
"yes."
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince bowed his head in response.
Shen Yi followed Gao Ming into the dormitory.
At this time, Concubine Hui had just left.
There was no one beside the emperor's bed, so Shen Yi bowed to the emperor and saluted: "Your Majesty."
"Sit down and talk."
Shen Yi found a chair, sat by the bed, looked at the emperor, and forced a smile: "Your Majesty looks much better. If this continues, it will take a few days, and maybe he will be fine."
Emperor Hong De shook his head and said, "Yes...the imperial doctor used strong medicine."
At this time, there were no outsiders around, and His Majesty the Emperor said silently: "Concubine Hui just said that she would go with me. When the time comes, Shen Qing will send someone... to keep an eye on her. Don't let her think about it. After ten and a half days Yue, her mind has faded away."
"Concubine Hui's first half of life was too miserable, it's time for her to enjoy a few years of happiness..."
Shen Yi sighed, lowered his head and said, "I understand."
The emperor paused and then said: "The fourth child...the fourth child's legs and feet are still a little inconvenient. This matter..."
He looked at Shen Yi and asked, "Does Shen Qing know?"
Mr. Shen was startled.
He originally thought that the emperor didn't know about this.
But if you think about it carefully, Li Jian's leg was treated by an imperial physician, so it's impossible for the emperor not to know.
As a result, Shen Yi lowered his head and said, "I...can vaguely see something."
"The fourth child has a good character. I had nothing to worry about. The only thing I'm worried about now is that he will be in trouble because of his legs and feet in the future..."
"A great change of heart."
Shen Yi frowned, then lowered his head and said: "Your Majesty, this matter can only be decided by the Crown Prince himself, no one else can care about it, let alone ask questions."
"Well, I know."
The emperor sighed: "It's a pity that I don't have time anymore."
His Majesty the Emperor closed his eyes and sounded a little sad.
"It's hard to save the third child."
"His child..."
His Majesty the Emperor said silently: "Save Shen Qing if you can, and leave him as a queen."
