In the autumn of the 19th year of Jianye's reign, Xie Zijin married into the Li family and became the wife of the Li family.
There is another loving couple in Beijing.
As usual, Li Qin came to the office every day to wait for Xie Zijin. However, now that his status was different, he could enter the East Palace openly, where he would have tea and snacks, and wait for him to eat and drink well.
When Xie Mingxi met Xie Zijin, she would also smile and joke: "In the past, I was so noisy that I refused to marry. How do you feel now that you have married a husband you want?"
Xie Zijin blushed slightly with embarrassment and said coquettishly: "I have been teased by my cousin many times. Now even my aunt is teasing me."
Xie Mingxi laughed dumbly, and as expected she stopped teasing and teasing.
Xie Zijin looks like her when she was young, but is much happier and smoother than she was when she was young. She has never concealed her favor and love for this niece.
It is precisely because of her preference that Xie Zijin has had an outstanding position in the Xie family since he was a child. He has been favored by his elders and has never been wronged in the slightest.
Xie Zijin had never experienced the grievances and pain she had experienced.
Xie Zijin's life was exactly the life she had longed for but could not have in her heart.
"Zijin," Xie Mingxi stared at Xie Zijin, and through those clear and bright eyes, she seemed to see another self: "You must live happily."
Xie Zijin raised his eyebrows and smiled, his tone full of confidence: "Of course. Aunt, I am very greedy. I not only want love between husband and wife, but also want to make a difference in the court. From now on, I will do my best to assist my cousin. I want
Become a wise minister of Da Qi!"
What an ambitious Xie Zijin!
Xie Mingxi smiled: "Okay, aunt will wait and see!"
…
In the winter of this year, Mrs. Mei passed away.
Concubine Mei was nearly sixty years old. Her body was frail and she had been recuperating from illness all year round. Her longevity was beyond everyone's expectation. By the time the funeral was completed, it would be early spring next year.
Sheng Hong was very sad and fell ill after Princess Mei was buried.
Over the years, Sheng Hong has been busy with government affairs and has never had a day off. Now that he is ill, he cannot rest without rest. Fortunately, the state has a crown prince, and Sheng Luo is young, energetic, shrewd and decisive, and has not yet been able to govern on behalf of the emperor.
Half a mistake.
Sheng Hong just rested in peace and recuperated, lying on the bed for more than half a month.
Xie Mingxi left the chores of the harem to a few confidant female officials, and personally took care of her husband and took care of things such as giving medicine and did not rely on others.
Under the meticulous and gentle care, Sheng Hong expressed his heartfelt emotion: "Mingxi, if it weren't for this illness, I would have almost forgotten that I am old."
Xie Mingxi smiled and rolled her eyes at him: "You are only forty, which is the prime age of a man. How are you old?"
Sheng Hong insisted: "I have gray hair on my head. This is a sign of getting old."
Among the black hair on his head, a white hair somehow appeared. Sheng Hong did not allow Xie Mingxi to pull out the white hair, but insisted on keeping it as a proof that he was "getting older."
Seeing that Sheng Hong was rarely ill, Xie Mingxi generously decided not to mind his pretentiousness and followed his words: "Yes, yes, you are old."
Sheng Hong was unhappy again: "Do you dislike me for being old?"
Xie Mingxi: "..."
You lie on the bed all day with nothing to do and have fun, right?
Xie Mingxi didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She stretched out her hand and pinched Sheng Hong's handsome face: "I'm almost healed now. Let's go to Yiqing Hall to read the memorial. Don't stay in Jiaofang Hall."
Sheng Hong cooperated and exclaimed "Oh!"
It's not fun for an old couple to get tired of each other.
After laughing for a moment, Sheng Hongcai whispered: "Mingxi, in two months' time, it will be my 40th birthday. After my birthday, I will pass the throne to A Luo. Let's leave Beijing and go to Shu!"
Xie Mingxi was startled and said subconsciously: "I thought we would have to wait a few more years."
"In a few more years, I will be really old." Sheng Hong said with a smile: "While you and I can walk, let's walk around. Leave the country of Daqi to A Luo!"
It has been nine years since Sheng Luo came into contact with political affairs at the age of fifteen and was carefully taught the ways of being a king. It has been six years since she was established as the crown prince.
Over the years, Sheng Luo has convinced all the ministers with her extraordinary talent and diligence. Nowadays, the court is full of ministers loyal to the Crown Princess.
When the throne is passed on at this time, there will be no turmoil in the court.
Xie Mingxi thought for a while and nodded: "Forget it, this day will come sooner or later, let's pass the throne this year!"
…
Sheng Hong was determined to pass on the throne, and even though his illness was completely cured, he did not go to court, but continued to stay in the Jiaofang Palace to "recuperate" shamelessly.
Sheng Luo and Lu Tianyou brought their three children to pay their respects every day. She saw that Sheng Hong's complexion was getting better and better day by day, and he was even fatter than before.
Sheng Luo murmured privately: "My father's illness has been cured a long time ago, but he still refuses to return to the throne. Is he just trying to be lazy?"
Lu Tianyou laughed softly and said: "Father has been in power for twenty years and has never slacked off. This time you are taking advantage of your illness to cultivate your health and recuperate. You should be fulfilling your filial piety."
Sheng Luo just complained a few times, was comforted by a few words, and continued to deal with political affairs in high spirits.
The Emperor's 40th birthday comes in the warm April.
At the emperor's thousand-year birthday banquet, the ministers sent congratulatory gifts one after another.
The emperor, who had recovered from his illness and had a rosy face, announced an important decision at the birthday banquet. He would pass the throne to the crown prince.
The inheritance of the imperial throne of the Great Qi Dynasty was based on the succession of the crown prince after the death of the emperor. The emperor could live for at least another thirty years in his prime, so what position would he pass on to?
The officials were shocked. Even Sheng Luo herself was shocked by this unexpected "surprise" and was speechless for a long time.
As soon as the birthday banquet was over, the officials left with different expressions.
Sheng Luo couldn't hold back for even a moment, and went to see Sheng Hong with a sullen face: "Father, you have never told me about the passing of the throne. Why did you suddenly announce this in front of the ministers today?"
Sheng Hong didn't feel guilty at all, and said sincerely: "Aluo, I have taught you carefully for several years, but now I have nothing to teach you. You are an excellent prince. I believe you will be an excellent emperor in the future. I sat for two
After ten years of being on the throne, it’s time to hand over the country to you.”
Sheng Luo was not coaxed at all, and snorted: "Leave the country to me, what are you going to do? You are in your prime, can you just be the Supreme Emperor in the palace?"
"Of course this is not possible." Sheng Hongyi said righteously: "I will continue to stay in the palace as the Supreme Emperor, and all the ministers will still put my thoughts first. You are subject to constraints everywhere. How can you sit firmly on the throne?"
"So, after the grand ceremony of passing the throne, your mother and I left the capital and traveled around. When we were tired and couldn't walk anymore, we went to Shu. We lived in the Shu Prince's Mansion."
"A Luo, we will give you this palace and the country of Daqi!"
Sheng Luo: "..."
So, they were going to abandon her, and the couple left the capital to live freely!
Sheng Luo was angry and aggrieved. With red eyes, she said two words: "No!"
