Chapter 484: The situation is urgent and Zhang Ze reports
In the early spring of February, there were already some flower buds on the peach and apricot branches, but there was still a chill in the wind.
Xue Hengzhao arrived early to wait on Concubine Rong, and a young eunuch came in to report that the Empress Yao was dead.
"When did it happen?" Concubine Rong was somewhat surprised when she heard this. After all, it was a human life.
"Go back to the concubine. She didn't see her at midnight yesterday, but the people in front of her didn't dare to report it. They only reported it at dawn," the little eunuch said.
"Then what is the emperor planning to do?" Concubine Rong asked.
"It is said that the funeral will be carried out according to common people's rites, and no one is allowed to cry or express condolences," the young eunuch said.
"Okay, you can go down." Aunt Ningcui waved her hand and sent the little eunuch out.
He turned around and said: "Your Majesty is extremely happy at the birth of the tenth prince, and will never let anyone cry in the palace."
"The emperor was merciful by not executing her in the first place. Now that she is gone, it is a relief." Concubine Rong recited the Buddha's name, "It's just that Chong'er is probably going to be sad. You can call him later and I'll comfort him."
"
Yao Ziyun's death did not cause any disturbance in the palace. At most, it gave the palace people some talk.
But it's also sad enough.
Especially the concubines who have worked with her for a long time will inevitably feel a little emotional.
Only Concubine Li couldn't help but sneer when she heard about it: "She knows how to do it! If she dies at this time, is she afraid that I will have time to take care of her?"
"The empress cannot afford to be as knowledgeable as that bitch." Yanda quickly advised, "Both Yao Ziyun and Liu Luan'en have already been defeated by our men."
"It sounds like the Liu family is being advantaged," Concubine Li snorted coldly, "Brothers Liu Mi Zhang and Liu Mi Xun committed suicide in prison, and Concubine Xian became crazy again. Your Majesty doesn't have much energy to delve deeper now."
"This collusion with the enemy and treason was conspired by members of the Liu family. It is impossible for others to know about it. Moreover, after the previous events, the energy of the courtiers has been greatly weakened. Your Majesty is also trying to accumulate blessings for His Highness and the Empress!"
Yanda said with a smile, "Besides, Your Majesty is now planning to announce to the world that His Highness the Tenth Prince will be crown prince when he is full moon, and he is also going to grant amnesty to the world for this!
If you are busy with happy events, who will care about the depressing ones?
What's more, in the future, the power will fall into the hands of the empress. If the empress wants to pursue it, she can pursue it, and if she wants to be lenient, she can be lenient. Everything is up to you, isn't it good?
These people are no better than a bug in front of you, the whole world is in your hands!"
Li Fei couldn't help but laugh after hearing this. She glanced at Yanda and said, "You are becoming more eloquent now. I see that you are even smarter than before."
"This is the advantage of following the empress. In the past, slaves had to tuck their tails for fear of being caught accidentally.
Nowadays, when you beat a dog, you have to look at the master. With the great Buddha like the empress, others will see that the slave has a golden light on his body."
Li Fei was amused by him and giggled, and said: "Stop teasing me, I still have a stomachache!"
"Your Majesty, Eunuch Zhang Ze is here." The little palace maid came in to report.
"Then what are you waiting for? Please come in quickly!" Li Fei quickly stopped laughing and said.
Zhang Ze came in with a bowed body and greeted Concubine Li with a smile.
"Eunuch Zhang, you have worked hard these days." Concubine Li was always polite to Zhang Ze, "I wonder how your majesty is doing today?"
"This is why I came here," Zhang Ze said. "Your Majesty has not eaten or eaten in the past two days, and only drank the white stone soup presented by the imperial master. He can no longer get up and can only stay in bed."
After hearing Zhang Ze's words, Concubine Li was somewhat panicked: "This... the prince is not even one month old yet!"
"Yes!" Zhang Ze said, "So I would like to ask the empress, can you ask your majesty to issue an imperial edict to establish a prince as soon as possible? I also tried to persuade your majesty to eat something, but your majesty has made up his mind and just wants to be free from mortal bones as soon as possible.
Ascension to Immortality.”
"I will go to see His Majesty right away. You also go and talk to the Imperial Master and find a way to get him to add something to the soup." Li Fei said, "I think it can be delayed for a few days."
"I think so too, but Crown Prince Yu is always by His Majesty's side." Zhang Ze said with some embarrassment, "I am afraid that he will find out something. You also know that you have to be more careful at this time.
That’s all.”
"You are right," Concubine Li sighed softly, "I will go see Your Majesty first. If His Majesty can issue the decree early, I won't be afraid."
"Mother, please dress more tightly. You have just given birth and are still young." Zhang Ze said diligently.
Concubine Li came to Yangze Palace and saw the emperor lying there, already skin and bones.
She rushed forward, held the emperor's hand tightly and cried.
The emperor opened his eyes and said in a weak voice: "You are still in confinement, so don't cry."
"Your Majesty, I haven't seen you for a few days. Why are you so thin?" Concubine Li asked with tears in her eyes.
"Why do you say such silly things? I am about to become an immortal. This body will naturally wither." The emperor touched Concubine Li's head and said feebly, "Don't cry, this is a happy event, be happy."
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Concubine Li wanted to say something more, but Concubine Fu also came to visit the emperor.
When she saw Concubine Li, she said, "Why are you here, sister? It's amazing, you are weak now and need to rest. Go back quickly! Your Majesty, I will take care of you here, so don't worry."
The emperor also said: "Yes, you can go back, don't worry about me."
Li Fei had no choice but to go back first.
From then on, Concubine Fu served the emperor every day, and Yu Guming never left her.
On this day, Zhang Ze came to Concubine Li in a hurry and reported to her: "Sorry, my dear, I overheard that Concubine Fu and the prince were secretly conspiring to force the palace to make the fifth prince king."
"They are so brave!" Li Fei was naturally frightened, "Your Majesty is still here, and yet they dare to do such a treasonous act."
"They seem to be sure of winning, and they don't know what they have grasped against the Imperial Master." Zhang Ze said, "The younger one only vaguely heard the word Soyun Peak, and said that as long as His Majesty knows about it, he will definitely not trust the Imperial Master again.
That’s it.”
"How can this be done?!" Li Fei was really anxious this time, "Have you told the Imperial Master?"
"The little one hasn't had time yet," Zhang Ze said helplessly, "They are watching me very closely now. It's only because His Majesty sent the little one over to take a look at you and His Highness the Tenth Prince that I had a chance."
"No, I must go as soon as possible to ask His Majesty to issue an imperial edict as soon as possible, inform the world, and make my son the crown prince." Li Fei stood up, "I'm afraid it's too late."
"But now that Concubine Fu is by your Majesty's side, how could you come so close?" Zhang Ze said in embarrassment.
"Find a way to send them away." Li Fei gritted her teeth, "No matter what, we must get ahead of them!"
Zhang Ze could only nod his head and said, "I just try my best to find a solution."
After saying that, he walked out and Concubine Li stopped him: "Eunuch Zhang, I have been taking care of you all the way, and now I have to count on you more. We work together and must not be at odds with each other."