Although the Nala clan was deposed, he could not execute the punishment. It seemed that this matter... still had to be told to E Niang and asked her to make the decision. However, in this way, the whole capital was filled with rumors.
I can't hide it anymore.
In fact, in the past few days, ministers often asked the court whether this matter was true, but he tried his best to suppress it. But he knew in his heart that this kind of matter could be suppressed for a while, but not forever. Once the emperor returned to the palace,
This matter will definitely reach his ears.
With this idea in mind, Hongli came to the Old Summer Palace. Although it was already autumn, the scenery in the garden was still so beautiful that it made people forget to leave.
Ling Ruozheng was talking to Concubine Yu. When she saw Hongli coming in, she chuckled and said, "I remember that you just entered the palace the day before yesterday. It was less than three days, so why are you here again?"
After Hongli saluted, he said: "My son is worried about the health of Emperor Ama, and since I have more free time today, I want to go into the garden to pay my respects to Emperor Ama and E Niang."
Concubine Yu said from the side: "The fourth elder brother is really filial, unlike Hong Zhou, who hasn't come to pay my respects to me for several days."
Hongli heard the words and said quickly: "Don't blame the fifth brother, I am the one who entrusted many things to him, making it difficult for him to have time to come over. I will tell him after I go back today."
Yubi covered her mouth and smiled and said: "I was just joking with Fourth Brother. Look, Fourth Brother is nervous. Okay, you can talk to the imperial concubine. I will go back first." After that, she said to Ling.
Ruoyiyi bowed and said: "I, my concubine, please retire."
Ling Ruo nodded, and after Ming Shuixiu sent Concubine Yu out, she looked at Hongli and said, "Your Majesty's body has been very stable recently, and there is nothing serious. You know this. You entered the garden today, but because of
What happened to the court?"
Hongli lowered his head and said: "Returning to E Niang, nothing happened to the court, but something happened in the palace."
His words made Ling Ruo frown and asked in confusion: "What happened in the palace?"
After Hongli narrated the matter in detail, Ling Ruo's expression became extremely solemn and said coldly: "What a great Hongshi, he actually thought of sending a secret guard to cleanse himself into the palace, he is really capable."
"I didn't want to alarm E Niang, but I have checked all the clues I could find. No one knows where Hong Shi is hiding now. Nala should know, but she refused to say anything.
I don't dare to torture her, so I can only report to E Niang. In addition... there is one more thing..."
Ling Ruo looked at him and said, "In front of my mother, just say it directly. It's not like you to do anything hesitating like this."
"Yes." Hongli took the tea from An'er and took a big sip before saying: "Although Erchen caught the secret guard who sneaked into the palace, he has already spread the news about Jing Xinxiang with added fuel and jealousy.
, now everyone in the capital is discussing
Regarding this matter, it was said... that E Niang was a demon concubine. Even the officials in the court asked Er Chen whether the matter was true. Although Er Chen suppressed it temporarily and did not reach the ears of Emperor Ama, but once
When I return to the palace, I'm afraid this matter will be..."
Ling Ruo took the words coldly and said, "Are you afraid that you won't be able to hide it?"
"Yes." Hongli said bravely: "Not only that, they also said that Hongshi would force the palace because E Niang conspired to kill him. Erchen wanted to stop him, but there were too many people who told him that he couldn't.
Stop everyone from talking about it, let alone those officials, so Huang Ama will know about it sooner or later. Eniang has to think about how to tell Huang Ama about this matter, otherwise she is afraid that Huang Ama will be angry with her.
You have misunderstood."
"I know." Ling Ruo looked down at her fingertips exposed outside her sleeves and said, "Later, I will find a suitable time to tell you, Emperor Ama, that you don't have to worry. It's better to go to the court."
Please pay more attention to your affairs. In addition, now that midsummer has passed, your Majesty will be returning to the palace in a short time. I don’t want any court affairs to bother you, the Emperor."
Hongli stood up and said: "I know that before Emperor Ama returns to the palace, I will keep an eye on the court situation and there won't be any problems."
"You are wrong. Not only do you have to keep an eye on your emperor before she returns to the palace, but you will also keep an eye on her from now on." Ling Ruo's words made Hongli startled, and he blurted out: "What does E Niang mean?"
Ling Ruo sighed softly and said, "I might as well tell you the truth, your Majesty Ama is in very bad health."
Hongli's eyelids twitched and he said: "Didn't you just say that Huang Ama is in good health and that there is nothing serious? Why can't you say that now? Besides, I have visited Huang Ama. Her face was rosy and she looked really good.
Much better than before.”
"What you see is just the appearance. No matter how much care you take, your Emperor Ama's body will never fully recover. All you are doing now is just to extend his life as much as possible. You should understand this."
Hongli looked at Ling Ruo blankly. He could understand the meaning of each word, but he couldn't put it together. After an unknown period of time, he gradually recovered and said in a harsh voice: "Eniang, who said this?"
Yes, the imperial physician? Maybe the imperial physician is not good at medicine and just talks nonsense, or..."
"This is what Dr. Xu told me personally. Do you still think it is nonsense?" Ling Ruo's words left Hongli speechless. He could not believe in anyone's medical skills, but he had to believe in Rong Yuan, because even his
Rong Yuan also saved his life.
After a long silence, he whispered: "Mother, when did Dr. Xu say this?"
Ling Ruo stood up and walked to the threshold, looking at Qiuyang in the sky and said: "The first time he told me, he was still in the fifth year of Yongzheng, saying that the emperor might only have ** years of life. At that time, I was still alive.
A bit of luck, I hope his estimate is not accurate
, but the emperor's health has deteriorated rapidly in the past two years. Doctor Xu said that it may have only happened in the past two years. If he takes good care of himself, he may be able to survive for another year and a half. This is why I insist on asking the emperor to come to the Old Summer Palace to take charge of the government affairs.
entrusted to you
The reason." After saying this, she turned around and stared at the unconscious Hongli and said: "This matter has always been known to only me, and even your emperor has been kept in the dark. Now I tell you because I want to
Let you understand how things have developed
At this point, as the emperor's elder brother, your emperor has always placed high hopes on you. Now it is time for you to take responsibility. After returning to the palace, I will ask the emperor to continue to let you supervise the country, but you-
―Hongli, can you continue to bear this responsibility forever?”
"I can do it." Facing Ling Ruo's gaze, Hongli said in a deep voice: "Please rest assured, E Niang, I will do my best to handle the affairs of the court and not let the emperor worry about it."
"Okay!" Ling Ruo nodded, walked slowly to Hongli, and said distressedly: "Your Majesty Ama only ascended the throne as emperor when he was forty-five years old. Now you are only twenty-four and have to take on all this. It is really difficult.