The third prince quickly put away the secret joy and ecstasy in his heart. After entering the palace, he did not look at the imperial doctor who was kneeling on the floor. He opened his mouth and let out a hoarse cry.
It can be said that he has improved his acting skills!
Not only the third prince, but also the taciturn second prince and the cold-faced and cold-hearted fourth prince also looked sad and excited. They each called "Father" and walked quickly to the bed.
The fifth prince and his wife, Sheng Hong, Xie Mingxi and his wife, took a step slower. At this time, they could not squeeze into the innermost floor, so they had to stand a little further back. However, they could still clearly see the appearance of Emperor Jianwen on the bed.
Xie Mingxi frowned slightly and shook her head slightly at Sheng Hong.
Emperor Jianwen is dead!
Can't survive the night!
Sheng Hong had been mentally prepared for a long time, but seeing Xie Mingxi's subtle movement, his heart still felt cold.
Princess Changping's eyes turned red from crying and she didn't even have the strength to stand up.
Empress Yu, whose face was full of sorrow, slowly glanced at the faces of the princes and princesses, and her voice was hoarse and obscure: "You are all here, take a good look at your father. Send him on his last journey..."
Before he finished speaking, everyone's eyes were red.
It’s time to show off your acting skills!
Regardless of whether one is really grieving or pretending to grieve, at such times, one has to shed tears to cope with the situation. Among the people, the one who cried the most, besides Princess Changping, was the third prince.
Empress Yu ordered in a hoarse voice: "Come here, go to Cining Palace to deliver a message. In addition, all the concubines in the palace also sent messages. Also, ordered people to deliver letters to several palace elders, and let them come in overnight.
Come to the palace."
…
Cining Palace.
Queen Mother Li was suddenly awakened by a nightmare and felt a sudden throbbing pain in her chest.
"Here comes someone!" Queen Mother Li suffered from the sequelae of a serious illness. Her facial muscles were stiff, and she would drool from time to time. Her speech was slurred: "Here comes someone!"
The maid on night duty stood up sleepily and helped Queen Mother Li up: "Is the Queen Mother going to get up for the night?"
Queen Mother Li nodded.
At this moment, the door was suddenly knocked hard.
Queen Mother Li was startled and couldn't control herself for a moment. Her body became wet, and an unpleasant smell of urine suddenly filled the air.
Queen Mother Li's face suddenly turned dark, she gritted her teeth and said angrily: "Who is it?"
The palace maid next to her didn't even dare to frown, and secretly sighed in her heart that she was unlucky.
The palace maid who came to deliver a message pushed the door in with a look of panic on her face: "To report to the Queen Mother, the Queen Mother sent someone to deliver a message. She said that the Emperor was unconscious and asked to see the Emperor for the last time..."
The last one?
Queen Mother Li's angry expression suddenly stiffened and she wanted to open her mouth to ask. As soon as she opened her mouth, she spat out a mouthful of blood. Then she rolled her eyes and fainted.
Cining Palace fell into chaos.
But tonight all the imperial doctors were summoned to Jiaofang Hall. Empress Dowager Li had to report to Empress Yu that she had fainted.
After burning a stick of incense, Queen Mother Zhao hurriedly ran over. After a few injections, Queen Mother Li woke up. Her whole body was stiff and numb, and she could not move. She could not even speak, let alone go to Jiaofang Hall.
Empress Dowager Li was so anxious that she kept shouting and her eyes were so eager that they were almost crazy.
I want to go to Jiaofang Palace! I want to see my son!
The maid on the side couldn't bear to look at her and said softly: "Mr. Zhao, the Queen Mother must want to go to Jiaofang Palace."
Doctor Zhao frowned and said, "The Queen Mother must not act without permission at this time. If something goes wrong, no one can afford it."
Imperial Physician Zhao had already said this, and the maids had no choice but to remain silent.
Queen Mother Li shouted even more vigorously, her eyes filled with muddy tears.
Hurry up and carry me to Jiaofang Palace! I want to see my son! Damn Yu Lianniang! How could you be so cruel? How could you not let me see my son for the last time...
…
Concubine Xian, Concubine Shu, Concubine Li and Concubine Jing all rushed to Jiaofang Hall.
Concubine Duan came a little later, entered the palace, and burst into tears.
No matter how true or false they were towards Emperor Jianwen, all the concubines were crying bitterly at this time. Especially Concubine Shu, she almost fainted from crying.
Concubine Shu was crying so vigorously, how could the other concubines show weakness and cry mournfully together.
In the midst of crying, Xie Mingxi suddenly opened her mouth and begged softly: "My daughter-in-law has the courage to ask the queen mother to show mercy and send a letter to Hanxiang Palace. Let Concubine Mei also come to Jiaofang Palace!"
Emperor Jianwen will take this breath at any time. At this time, it is not appropriate for Concubine Mei, who has the seventh prince, to come to see Emperor Jianwen for the last time.
Xie Mingxi picked this moment to speak, which was really a wonderful thing.
No matter how mean Queen Yu was, she didn't want to find fault at this moment and just nodded casually.
Sheng Hong glanced at Xie Mingxi gratefully.
Xie Mingxi nodded slightly to Sheng Hong, then covered her face with a handkerchief and continued to pretend to sob softly.
Hanxiang Palace was quite far away from Jiaofang Palace. After two sticks of incense, Concubine Mei stepped into the palace.
After being imprisoned for three years, Concubine Mei's former beauty that was proud of the Sixth Palace has faded, and there are wrinkles on her forehead and around her eyes. She is as thin as dry wood, and her palace clothes look empty on her body.
At first glance, Concubine Mei, who is in her thirties, looks like a woman in her forties or fifties.
The moment he saw Concubine Mei, Sheng Hong's nose felt sour, and he resisted the urge to rush over and help Concubine Mei. Concubine Mei glanced at Sheng Hong from a distance, and her eyes became red.
Mother and son were separated for three years.
Concubine Mei was imprisoned in Hanxiang Palace and was not allowed to leave the palace. Sheng Hong could send a letter to Hanxiang Palace every month, but Concubine Mei could not send a single word out, let alone meet her.
Who would have thought that when we meet again, it will be like this.
Concubine Mei stepped forward with red eyes, knelt down beside Concubine Duan, and kowtowed a few times: "Thank you very much, Queen, for allowing me to come to see the Emperor."
Empress Yu had no time to pay attention to Concubine Mei at this time, she didn't even nod her head.
For Concubine Mei, it was an unexpected joy to be able to show up and see her son at this time. As for Emperor Jianwen's death, Concubine Mei was not too sad.
This ruthless man gave all his affection to Queen Yu. All the concubines in the palace together were not as important as Queen Yu. She, the concubine Mei, had long been forgotten.
How could she feel sad for Emperor Jianwen?
However, it has almost become instinct for the concubines to shed tears while acting. As soon as Concubine Mei lowered her head, tears rolled down from her eyes.
Xie Mingxi glanced at Concubine Mei from a distance and felt relieved upon seeing this.
Amid everyone's cries, Emperor Jianwen slowly opened his eyes, and his pale face miraculously gained some color.
Obviously, this is a flashback.
"Father is awake!" Princess Changping was the first to shout in surprise: "Father has opened his eyes!"
The third prince then shouted in ecstasy: "Father, father! My son and minister are here! The second and fourth brothers are also here. Father finally opened his eyes!"
Empress Yu choked with sobs and shouted "Your Majesty", and her tears quickly fell.
