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"Second sister, I actually don't want to say these words. I have known about this for more than five years, but I have never said it. Why? Because you are my beloved sister. I can understand you, late emperor
When you die, you are young, and it is really not easy to stay alone in an empty house. Yanling does not think that a woman should stay alone in an empty house after her husband dies, and cannot remarry for the rest of her life. Life is short, and there is nothing wrong with looking for love and happiness. What's more,
You are my sister and I hope you are happy."
Zhang Yanling looked at Queen Mother Zhang's pale face and said softly.
"However, I thought you would understand one thing, that is, you are the Queen Mother of the Ming Dynasty and the mother of the Emperor. Your status is special and different from ordinary women. You cannot do things that ordinary women can do.
.There is nothing unfair about this, because you also enjoy the respect and status that ordinary women cannot enjoy. This is what happens in the world. Whatever you gain, you will lose something. I believe the second sister also understands this truth."
"My first reaction after knowing this was to stop you, because if you do this, you will destroy yourself, the emperor, and our Zhang family. But I really can't bear to say it. I am very conflicted and don't know what to do.
This way I won’t hurt you, so I keep putting off making a decision. In the meantime, you should also understand that in order to wake yourself up, I also did something like this.
There are some things that make you unhappy. I sent people to deal with the maids and chamberlains around you who knew about it. I hope you can take this opportunity to wake up completely and get out of the quagmire. This is for everyone.
A good thing. However, now it seems that not only have you not woken up, but you have fallen deeply into it. You have been completely controlled by Yang Tinghe."
Zhang Yanling slowly walked up to Queen Mother Zhang. Queen Mother Zhang's body was shaking slightly and seemed to be very cold. Zhang Yanling felt uncomfortable and pitiful in her heart, but he knew that today he must speak clearly and clearly. It must be solved completely.
In this matter, this is actually helping Queen Mother Zhang.
Zhang Yanling put her hands on Queen Mother Zhang's shoulders and pushed Queen Mother Zhang down on the chair. Queen Mother Zhang was already weak and swaying. At this moment, she was slumped on the chair, stirring the silk handkerchief with her fingers, shaking violently.
"Second sister, do you really think that Yang Tinghe really loves you? Have you ever thought about what advantages a woman in her thirties has over a young and beautiful girl? My Zhang family is just an ordinary family, Er.
Sister is not a rich woman
As a young lady, she is neither beautiful nor proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, painting or poetry. Why would Yang Tinghe sincerely love an old lady like you? And take huge risks? What I said is certainly harsh.
, but second sister you
Have you ever asked yourself? A scholar like Yang Tinghe is pretentious and has a high status. There are countless young and beautiful women around him who throw themselves into his arms. The reason why he shows affection for his second sister is not because he loves you.
Rather
Because you are the Queen Mother. You have the ability to influence the situation, and your position can be used by Yang Tinghe. Because of this, he will seduce you and take advantage of you when you are depressed. This is
The insidiousness of man."
Queen Mother Zhang's mind was in chaos. She was not only frightened by Zhang Yanling's revelation of the secret to her face, but also felt the humiliation and anger that Zhang Yanling's straightforward words had brought to her. At the same time, Zhang Yanling's words made her have some awakening doubts in her heart.
Could it be said that Yang Tinghe is really hypocritical? But that is not how he behaves in front of himself. He is so warm and considerate, so knowledgeable, so patient and gentle. He is so considerate to himself. How could it be different?
Intentional?
At least so far, Yang Tinghe has not made any excessive demands on himself. Who should he help him deal with, and what matters should he help him speak for. On this point, he really disagrees. However, what Zhang Yanling said is the truth.
It’s not like I haven’t
I have thought about why Yang Tinghe likes me. I am not proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, but Yang Tinghe is proficient in all elegant things. I am like a fool in front of him. It is difficult for a person like him to resonate with me, so why
Will you like yourself?
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"Second sister, I know you are doubtful in your heart, and you still don't want to believe what I say from the bottom of my heart. But you should also have seen how cruel the struggle in the court is. It will also affect the palace. Just like that year, the Zhou family sent
Just like the Wan'er who came from the palace, the late emperor was such a steady and dedicated person, but he was also bewitched. Is it possible that the second sister doesn't remember that incident?"
Zhang Yanling gently lifted the teapot, poured a cup of tea for Empress Dowager Zhang and handed it to her. Empress Dowager Zhang shrank back and did not take it. Zhang Yanling put the tea on the table and sat down in front of Empress Dowager Zhang.
"...That is the method used by the Zhou family. It seems to be the result of the dispute between the interests of the Zhou family and I, but in fact it is also the result of your doting on the harem. Everything is about power and interests.
Dispute. After seeing this clearly, Second Sister should understand why this Zhang Xiaowan suddenly appeared in your field of vision."
"Although you deny that it was Yang Tinghe who sent Zhang Xiaowan to the palace, I know that it must be Yang Tinghe who did this. Because only he can convince you with his eloquent words and make you think that this matter is really for the Ming Dynasty.
Thinking about the country, the country, and the country. What a scheming person Yang Tinghe is. Second sister, even I can guess what you are thinking, and even more so.
Not to mention Yang Tinghe, who is deliberately planning something. I know you are going to say that Yang Tinghe is a humble gentleman and would not do this. I am a villain. But again, a chief minister of the Ming Dynasty actually went to seduce the empress dowager of the dynasty. Isn't this right?
What does a humble gentleman and a loyal minister do? Yang Tinghe wants to use you to achieve his own goals, nothing more."
There was silence in the hall. Queen Mother Zhang sat there quietly, with her head lowered and she didn't know what she was thinking. Zhang Yanling sat there and looked at Queen Mother Zhang. Although she said what she wanted to say for a long time, she didn't have much in her heart.
Happy. Because Zhang Yanling knew that her words had once again broken Queen Mother Zhang's heart. The second sister obviously really loved Yang Tinghe, and she could not accept this fact, but she could not refute her own words.
After a long time, Queen Mother Zhang breathed a sigh of relief slowly and raised her head.
"It's late at night, and the Ai family is going back to the palace." Queen Mother Zhang said.
Zhang Yanling stood up and said softly: "Second sister..."
"You don't need to say it. Regardless of whether what you said is true or not, the Ai family is determined to... break up with him and never have anything to do with him again. The Ai family has made a mistake. The Ai family does not follow the rules of women and puts the reputation of the royal family and the Zhang family in danger.
Among them, Ai Jia is a sinner and a shameless person." Empress Dowager Zhang said softly.
"Second sister, don't talk about yourself like that. I know it's difficult for you. Sometimes I really hope that you can be a woman from an ordinary family so that you can pursue your happiness. But this is impossible. Yanling hopes that you
You are happy, but there are some things you cannot do as you wish. It is my incompetence that makes me unable to protect you and give you what you want." Zhang Yanling said softly.
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Queen Mother Zhang stood up, walked to Zhang Yanling, reached out to hold Zhang Yanling's hand, and said softly: "You are not wrong, you are fine. Second sister apologizes to you for what she said before. You have been doing things for the Ming Dynasty, for the
Your Majesty, you did your best. I shouldn't have said that to you. It was the second sister who was confused. My brother, you did a good job."
Zhang Yanling sighed: "Second sister, you don't have to blame yourself. Yanling respects second sister as before."
Empress Dowager Zhang nodded and said: "I know. You are already very patient. You have known about this for a long time, but you chose to be patient for me. I know your thoughts. In fact, I have known it for a long time. Little brother, the second sister must
I will never have any contact with him again, and I will cut it off from now on. It will only be business, not personal. But can I ask you something?"
Zhang Yanling frowned. He knew what Empress Dowager Zhang was going to say. She must have asked herself not to cause trouble for Yang Tinghe.
Sure enough, Empress Dowager Zhang said: "After all, Yang Shoufu and I have been in love for five years. Although it is not a glorious thing, it is not entirely his fault. In fact, it was me who took the initiative to reveal my feelings to him.
...Whether he is deliberately seducing or not, this is a fact. I would like to ask you not to embarrass him because of this matter. Even if it is...I thank him for his companionship over the past few years.
Because... I have lived a very happy life for more than five years. Even if he lied to me and wanted to take advantage of me, I still felt very happy. Do you know what I mean? I was in darkness at that time.
, it was him who pulled me out and gave me new expectations. Yanling, for the sake of my second sister, please let him go. Don’t be disadvantageous to him because of this matter. Okay? Let me beg you.
Already."
Zhang Yanling frowned and hesitated. He had already made a decision. He would never spare Yang Tinghe this time. He wanted to completely resolve the matter without making it public. Zhang Yanling had decided to send someone to secretly get rid of Yang Tinghe. Even if the chief minister of the Ming Dynasty died,
It caused huge waves and serious consequences, and he was determined to punish Yang Tinghe severely. This guy is really insidious and shameless.
However, Queen Mother Zhang really made this request. Looking at Queen Mother Zhang's pleading eyes, Zhang Yanling didn't know what to decide.
Facing her sister, who treats her like a mother and defends her at all times, Zhang Yanling really can't refuse her request. Just like when she had been hesitating about Queen Mother Zhang's feelings and chose to solve the matter between her and Yang Tinghe by insidious measures instead of thunderous means.
.This time he still refused to make Queen Mother Zhang suffer.
Zhang Yanling does not have many weaknesses in his heart. After many years, he has become a man with an iron heart. How many people died under his orders, but he did not frown. Even if many of them were innocent lives. Zhang Yanling also
I won't be soft-hearted because of this.
However, Empress Dowager Zhang is obviously one of Zhang Yanling's weaknesses. His wife, children, relatives and close friends are Zhang Yanling's weaknesses and are factors that can affect Zhang Yanling's decision.
"Second sister, since you said so, Yanling will naturally obey your order. However, Yanling must speak clearly. If the second sister is still disconnected from him, once I find out, I guarantee that Yang Tinghe will be torn into pieces. Once Yang Tinghe takes advantage of
This matter is used as a threat or spread
If anything is detrimental to the reputation of the Queen Mother, he must die. In short, if he is smart, he can no longer pester you and keep his mouth shut. Otherwise, I will not spare him. If Yang Tinghe dies unexpectedly one day, it will be his fault.
It was an inappropriate move." Zhang Yanling said solemnly.
Empress Dowager Zhang nodded and said: "Thank you very much, little brother, for agreeing to this. From now on, the Ai family will live in seclusion and not care about worldly affairs."
Zhang Yanling wanted to say a few words to persuade her not to do this, but when the words came to her lips, she swallowed them. Maybe she can only do this. Live in seclusion, worship Buddha and chant sutras, and live a lonely life. Maybe this is the fate of Empress Dowager Zhang.
.This may be the best outcome for everyone.
"Second sister, there is something else I must tell you in advance. Don't be surprised if your personal palace maid Cuiyu and others suddenly disappear. You should understand that in order to settle this matter, some people have to keep their mouths shut forever.
.Otherwise, I don’t know when things will go wrong." Zhang Yanling lowered his voice.
Queen Mother Zhang was shaken and said slowly for a long time: "The Ai family is going back to the palace."
Zhang Yanling bowed and shouted loudly: "Respectfully send the Queen Mother back to the palace."
Empress Dowager Zhang walked up to the hall door, stretched out her hand and opened the hall door with a bang, walked down the steps and walked into the darkness of the courtyard.