Ruo said coldly: "No need, the emperor will stay here to comfort your queen." After saying this, Ling Ruo fluttered her sleeves and left. When she passed by Mingyu, she did not dare to stop because she was afraid of stopping.
, once he sees Mingyu’s face, he can’t suppress the hatred in his heart.
After returning to Cining Palace, the tears that Ling Ruo had been holding back for a long time finally fell, one drop after another, unable to stop.
Shuixiu knelt in front of her and cried: "Queen Mother, Shui Yue died so unjustly!"
Ling Ruo slowly knelt down, stroked Shuixiu's tear-stained cheek and choked out: "The Ai family knows that the Ai family is sorry for Shui Yue. This time the Ai family goes to Mount Wutai, they will personally save Shui Yue and let her die in bliss as soon as possible.
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"Queen..." Shui Xiu just said two words before he was interrupted by Ling Ruo: "The Ai family cannot ignore the emperor, and... she is the queen after all. Once this matter spreads, the entire royal family will be humiliated.
.Moreover, although the Queen is absolutely wrong, the culprit is Gao, she is the one who deserves to die the most. The Ai family will definitely let her be buried with Shui Yue, the Ai family swears!"
If it weren't for Mrs. Gao's instigation, Mingyu would not have such a big opinion against Xianyue, let alone take the risk of blaming Xianyue for smallpox. She has tolerated Mrs. Gao for a long time, but Mrs. Gao not only did not restrain herself, but also intensified her behavior, causing trouble.
Not only did she not have peace in the harem, but she also indirectly killed Shui Yue. If she let Gao go, she would be in vain as the Queen Mother of the Qing Dynasty!
To prevent the spread of smallpox, Shuiyue and the house she lived in were burned down, and her ashes were buried with generous gifts by Hongli. Such a scene made countless palace people envious, but all this could not make Ling Ruo feel happy.
It feels better, what she wants is a living Shuiyue, not the scenery behind her.
At the same time, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Etiquette were nervously preparing the Queen Mother's trip to ensure that Ling Ruo's schedule would not be missed.
In the afternoon of that day, Yang Hai came in and reported: "The Queen Mother, the Ministry of Internal Affairs sent someone to report, saying that the ceremonial driver has been prepared outside Shenwu Gate and can leave at any time."
In just two days, Ling Ruo seemed to have aged a few years, with a hint of white on her temples. She nodded and said, "Go and summon Concubine Xian. The Ai family has something to say to her."
Yang Hai left as he was told. Not long after, a haggard-looking Xianyue appeared in the palace. After she bowed, Ling Ruo said, "Concubine Xian, would you like to accompany the Ai family to Mount Wutai to stay for a while?"
"My son?" Xianyue raised her head in surprise. She knew that Ling wanted to go to Mount Wutai, but she never expected that she would call her to go with him.
Ling Ruo nodded and said, "Yes, but if you don't want to go, just pretend that the Ai family never said this."
Xianyue was silent for a moment, then she knelt down and said, "I would like to accompany the emperor to Mount Wutai."
"Okay, you go pack your bags and head to Shenwumen. The Ai family will send someone to speak to the emperor."
After Xianyue went down, Yang Hai whispered: "Queen Mother, why did you suddenly order Concubine Xian to go to Mount Wutai together? Haven't you always disliked her?"
Ling Ruo sighed softly and said: "Although the smallpox incident has come to an end, do you think Concubine Xian really doesn't mind at all? Especially this time the emperor is so obviously partial to the empress, even the Ai family is in the same position.
Even my mother feels uncomfortable, let alone Concubine Xian. Maybe this incident will make her go to extremes. So, after much thought, the Aijia thought it would be better to keep her with the Aijia."
Yang Hai was suddenly stunned and said: "Although the Queen Mother says she doesn't care about the Queen's affairs, she still can't let it go."
Ling Ruo stroked her forehead and said coldly: "The Ai family has no intention of taking care of her. The Ai family just doesn't want the harem to cause more trouble. Besides, this time... there is indeed some injustice to Concubine Xian." After that, she waved her hand.
He said: "Okay, hurry up to the Yangxin Hall and tell the emperor about this. When you come back, we will set off immediately."
When Hongli learned that Ling wanted to take Xianyue to Mount Wutai, he had no objection. Since the smallpox incident, his feelings towards Xianyue returned to the way they were at the beginning, when he had no good feelings at all.
However, he still came to Shenwumen, personally helped Lingruo board the chariot, and said with concern: "Empress, when are you going to return to the palace?"
Ling Ruodao: "The Ai family doesn't know either, it depends on the situation. During the period when the Ai family is not in the palace, the emperor must be diligent in handling political affairs and must not slacken off. The three places of Yongding River, Taiwan and Baoding Prefecture must be especially watched.
Tight." After Hongli agreed, her eyes flashed and she said: "In addition, what the Ai family has told you before, you must do it as soon as possible and don't delay it too long, you know?"
Hongli lowered his eyes and said, "Don't worry, Queen Mother, my ministers are already making arrangements."
While they were talking, a group of people appeared at the Shenwu Gate. It was Mingyu. The latter glanced at Ling Ruo timidly, stepped forward and said, "My son, please see the Emperor. It is auspicious for the Emperor."
Ling Ruo raised her hand and said with an indifferent expression: "Why is the Queen here?"
Mingyu took the brocade box from the palace servants and said flatteringly: "My son knew that the Queen's mother was going to Mount Wutai. It was a long journey. She was worried that the Queen would be tired on the way, so she specially prepared some ginseng, cordyceps and other things in case of emergencies.
need."
"The Queen is interested, but the Imperial Physician Song has brought a lot of these things, which are enough for the Ai family. The Queen should take these back for her own use." Song Minghua was ordered to follow Ling Ruo to Mount Wutai to take care of her body.
Ling Ruo's refusal made Mingyu extremely embarrassed. She stood there holding something and didn't know what to do. Hongli couldn't bear it and said: "Empress, this is the queen's wish. You can take it with you, my son."
Would you like someone to put it on the carriage?"
"The Ai family can't afford the queen's things!" After saying this, Ling Ruo ignored them and ordered Yang Hai to put down the curtain and drive to Mount Wutai.
Xianyue stepped forward and saluted: "I bid farewell to Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Your Majesty."
Hongli finally looked at each other, but only for a moment he looked away and said coldly: "The Queen is old and has sprained her foot. You must serve the Queen well along the way and don't let her go."
There's something wrong with the Queen's mother."
"I will do it." When leaving, Xianyue couldn't help but glance at him, but what she saw was nothing but indifference. The next moment, an unspeakable pain spread from her chest to her limbs.
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She thought that she had despaired of Hongli and that no matter how Hongli treated her, she would no longer feel heartache, but it turned out that was not the case. Her joys and sorrows still revolved around Hongli.
This is really a terrible thing, but the most terrible thing is...she doesn't know how to get rid of it.
"Let's drive!" As these two words came out of Yang Hai's mouth, the wheels of the carriage began to move slowly, carrying Ling Ruo and Xianyue away from the Forbidden City and towards Mount Wutai.
Not far after the chariot had driven out, a breathless voice came from inside the Shenwu Gate, "Royal Grandmother! Auntie!"