Everyone has doubts about this matter, but Mingyu did commit suicide by drowning, which is really puzzling.
At this time, the news of Mingyu's suicide had spread everywhere. When the girls learned about it, they had different reactions, but one thing was the same, that is, there was no sympathy or pity for it. For them, Mingyu had no sympathy at all.
It doesn't matter whether Yu is alive or dead. For example, Concubine Yu, she is at most a pity that she lacks someone who can check and balance Xianyue; but like Xianyue, she has some doubts about Mingyu's death and thinks she is not like
A person who commits suicide.
On this day, Hongli kept guarding Mingyu, refusing to leave even after being persuaded by Lingruo himself. He stayed like this for a whole day, and then ordered Sixi to send Zhaohui, and ordered them to ask various prefectures and counties along the way to collect ice cubes.
, to protect Mingyu’s body from damage, he wanted to take it back to the Forbidden City for burial.
After hearing the news, Jin immediately came to see Concubine Yu and said worriedly: "Do you think the emperor is like this, do you think he doesn't intend to depose the Fucha family?"
Concubine Yu smiled slightly and said, "Do you care about this?"
Her words caused a flash of surprise in Jin's eyes, "This is natural, don't you care?"
Concubine Yu flicked her translucent nails and said coolly: "Concubine Jia, have you ever thought about it? Whether the Fucha family is abolished or not has nothing to do with us at all. If they are abolished, we will not get any benefits; if they are not abolished, there will be no benefits."
There’s no harm; if that’s the case, why bother.”
After what she said, Jin also came to his senses. Indeed, this matter was not deeply involved with the two of them, but there was a sudden change, so she was not used to it.
Before Jin could finish her thoughts, Concubine Yu said: "Actually, I hope that the emperor will not abolish the Fucha family's posthumous position, and even... grant her the ultimate mourning and honor."
Jin looked at her in surprise and said, "Why is this? Don't tell me that you suddenly sympathize with her."
Concubine Yu chuckled and said: "Of course not. How can a woman like that who killed her own sons one after another deserve my sympathy? But...if it is really as I said, who do you think has the most opinion?"
"
"Who is..." Jin was silent for a moment, then suddenly showed a knowing smile, "I understand, it is the Imperial Concubine."
"Exactly, why not do something that can make her unhappy? Maybe she will have a dispute with the emperor because of this matter, don't you think so?"
"That's right." Jin nodded repeatedly, and then said with a strange smile: "Since Concubine Yu has this idea, let's give it a try, what do you think?"
The smile hanging on Concubine Yu's lips became a little stronger because of her words, "I also have this intention. I wonder if Concubine Huang can bear it."
"It's best if she can't bear it anymore." With that said, Jin stood up and said: "While it's still early, Concubine Yu would like to go with me to mourn the Queen. Your Majesty... maybe...
There."
"Concubine Jia invites me, why don't I go?" Concubine Yu stood up, took Jin's hand, and walked to the shipbuilding company together.
Mingyu's body was placed in the royal ship by Hongli, which is where she used to live. In the past few days, whenever Hongli had free time, he would come here to accompany Mingyu. Day after day, not only did he not
It made him feel a little better, but made him feel even more guilty.
Facing the greetings from Concubine Yu and Concubine Yu, Hongli just responded and said nothing. Concubine Yu said with concern: "Your Majesty, the deceased is gone, but the living will continue to live on. You must take care of the dragon body."
Hongli looked at Mingyu surrounded by ice and said coldly: "I won't be in the way."
Jin sighed quietly and said: "The Queen passed away so quickly. I know that you feel sad. In fact, I and Yu Fei also feel bad. Although the Queen said that some things she did were extreme, she still treated her concubines.
It's still very good. All my concubines have received favors from the empress, but now they have passed away suddenly, which is really sad." After saying this, she began to sob in a low voice.
Concubine Yu took over the words and said: "In addition to mourning the Queen's death, I also want to ask the Emperor for something. I wonder if the Emperor can agree to it."
Hongli's originally gentle expression turned cold because of her words, and he said in a cold voice: "I just want to spend more time with the queen at the moment. If you have anything to do, let's talk about it in a few days."
"What I want to say is related to the Queen." After hearing this, Hongli raised his eyes in surprise and said, "Is it related to the Queen?"
"Yes." Following this word, Concubine Yu and Jin knelt down together, and said word by word: "I would like to ask the emperor to take back the decree of deposing the queen, and give the queen the last mourning honor, so that she can leave with peace of mind.
go!"
Jin took the words and said: "I know that this will make things difficult for the emperor, but the empress and you are married and have been together for eighteen years. They also gave birth to two princes, Prince Duanhui and Prince Yaomin. Now she
She has already gone, can’t the emperor forgive her for the mistakes she made during her lifetime?”
Hong Li was shocked. Yes, Mingyu was gone. No matter what mistakes she made during her lifetime, she made up for it with her death. Why should he feel uneasy about her leaving!
Seeing Hongli's move, Concubine Yu added: "There is nothing more important than life in this world. Since the Queen is willing to use her life to repay the mistakes she has committed, it shows her regret. Your Majesty, all
It is said that there is no greater good than knowing a mistake and being able to correct it. Please forgive the Empress. Everyone has good and evil sides. Just because she made a mistake does not mean that she has been wrong in her life. Also, if you depose the Empress, Duan Hui
The prince and the others will also be sad."
Hongli sighed deeply and said: "I really didn't expect that you would take care of the queen like this."
"This is also a good karma planted by the Queen before. I hope the Emperor will be kind to you." After Concubine Yu finished these words, Wei Jingxuan, who was kneeling beside her, raised her red eyes and said hoarsely: "Your Majesty, this servant knows your identity.
I am humble and not qualified to speak, but if I don’t speak, I will be a slave for the rest of my life.
She will not feel at ease; Master, she is really an excellent person. If the imperial concubine had not harmed her first and lost Prince Duanhui, the master would not have become like that; yes, she did harm to others, but in her heart
It’s also very painful. I beg the Emperor to consider the love between husband and wife and grant the master the last bit of dignity!”
"I also beg the emperor to come." Ji You kowtows along with Wei Jingxuan.
Concubine Yu took the opportunity to say: "Your Majesty, I believe that this is not only the wish of my concubines and others, but also the wishes of others. Please, Your Majesty..."
Hongli raised his hand to interrupt her, "Let me think about it carefully. You can go back first."
When Jin was about to say more, Concubine Yu gently tugged on her sleeves, bowed and left, and when she came outside, Jin said: "Why don't you let me continue talking? The emperor is obviously moved, as long as
Just say a few more words..."
[Author's digression]: There will be another chapter later