If she had known today, she would never have let Xiao Feng marry Queen Wang Shuhua! At the same time, she also hated the aristocratic family for doing whatever they wanted. Without the support of the aristocratic family, how could Wang Shuhua, a woman, dare to openly threaten the emperor?!
The Empress Dowager was filled with resentment, but Wang Shuhua still occupied the position of queen. There were so many pairs of eyes watching her inside and outside the palace. Even if Wang Shuhua was ungrateful, she could not just watch her die of illness in the palace and ignore her.
With no other choice, the Empress Dowager could only come to Chunning Palace with full of anger and persuade Wang Shuhua to see a doctor obediently and stop making unreasonable troubles.
Unexpectedly, Wang Shuhua didn't buy her fault. No matter how she tried to persuade her, Wang Shuhua could only say: "If I can't see your majesty, I would rather die than see a doctor!"
The Empress Dowager was finally annoyed. She cleaned all the people in the Chunning Palace on the spot and replaced them with people she trusted. She ordered these people to hold Wang Shuhua's hands and feet firmly and forcibly handed them over to the imperial doctor for diagnosis. Wang Shuhua resisted.
No, they could only stare at the imperial doctor's white beard. After the imperial doctor checked his pulse, the maids let go of Wang Shuhua's hands and feet.
The Queen Mother asked: "How is the Queen's condition?"
The imperial doctor's face was a little strange. Judging from the pulse just now, the queen was not sick at all, but the queen kept saying that she was seriously ill and very uncomfortable. He didn't know what the queen was planning. But these had nothing to do with him. He
As an imperial physician, all you need to do is tell the truth, and the Empress Dowager will handle other matters.
Just when the imperial doctor was about to answer, Wang Shuhua suddenly jumped up and shouted: "If you don't let me see your majesty, I will die!"
After saying that, she closed her eyes and bumped her head against the bedpost!
There was only a bang, and she was knocked unconscious on the spot. A small hole was opened in her forehead, and blood was flowing out.
Everyone was stunned by this sudden turn of events. The Queen Mother was the first to react, patting the handrail and shouting: "Why are you still standing there? Hurry and save people!"
As soon as the order was given, the palace maids immediately rushed forward and carried Wang Shuhua to the bed. The imperial doctor came forward to check her wound. After applying medicine and bandaging, the bleeding finally stopped.
Wang Shuhua was lying on the bed with a pale face, her eyes closed and she was unconscious. The imperial doctor said: "The Queen's head was violently hit and her skull was injured. Fortunately, the rescue was timely and it will not hurt her life. She only needs to rest quietly for a few months."
Pay attention to your diet, avoid spicy food, drink medicine on time and change the medicine, and you will naturally recover slowly."
The Empress Dowager raised her hand and dismissed the imperial doctor. She walked to the bedside and looked down at Wang Shuhua's face, her face looking very ugly.
Ever since she became the Queen Mother, no one in the harem has dared to threaten her. Now this Wang Shuhua is so bold that he not only dares to threaten her, but also dares to play tricks in front of her!
This is simply a challenge to her authority as the Queen Mother!
Before leaving, the Empress Dowager specially left a nanny who was solely responsible for taking care of all the affairs of Chunning Palace. The Empress Dowager ordered: "Take a good look at the Empress for the Ai family. Don't let her go out and don't allow others to come in."
Look at her, anyone who disobeys the order will be sent directly to Dali Temple and will be punished according to the crime of deceiving the emperor and neglecting his superiors."
Grandma frowned and lowered her head: "Yes."
Just when Chunning Palace was in uproar, Prime Minister Wang Qiuyu led a group of civil servants to the Jinhua Palace, and they all knelt down to beg to see His Majesty.
They threatened that if they could not see His Majesty in person, they would never be able to kneel down!
Hundreds of golden sword guards were waiting solemnly, guarding in front of the Jinhua Palace without looking back. If anyone dared to take a step beyond the boundaries, they would take him down mercilessly. Eunuch Xia stood on the high steps, his gaze
He glanced at these officials and said with a slight smile: "Your Majesty is not feeling well and needs some quiet time to rest. Sir, if there is something urgent, please submit the memorial. The Zajia family will forward it to you. If there is nothing urgent, please go back."
Prime Minister Wang immediately said loudly: "We have not seen Your Majesty since His Majesty fell ill. We are really worried about His Majesty's health. We also asked Manager Xia to help us spread the word, asking Your Majesty to allow us to take the view of our loyalty.
Let’s meet up with you. As long as we can make sure that His Majesty is safe and sound, we will leave immediately and will never delay His Majesty’s rest.”
The smile on Eunuch Xia's face gradually disappeared: "His Majesty's oral instructions have been brought to the Zajia family. If you insist on not wanting to believe it, there is nothing the Zajia can do. You can kneel here if you like."
He waved the whisk gently, and the soft dust tail drew an arc in the air, then turned and left.
Prime Minister Wang kowtowed vigorously and shouted loudly: "Your Majesty, I just want to see you once, and I beg you to fulfill my loyalty!"
All the officials kowtowed in agreement: "I beg your Majesty to grant me your permission!"
Shouts rippled across the palace, but the door of Jinhua Palace was never opened. It was as if His Majesty had never heard their shouts. The interior of Jinhua Palace was eerily quiet.
This confrontation lasted until sunset. His Majesty still did not agree to meet with the officials. Some of the older officials could no longer hold on. Their bodies were swaying and they were in danger of falling down at any time.
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Some officials could not help but complain quietly.
"Why hasn't His Majesty responded yet? We shouted so loudly, no matter how far apart we are, we should have heard it, right?!"
"Is it because His Majesty is so ill that he can't even speak out even if he wants to see us?"
"I think it's very possible! Your Majesty is so seriously ill, and we, the ministers, have to see your Majesty so that we can share your worries and solve your problems."
Prime Minister Wang Qiuyu heard all these discussions. He remained silent until someone finally fell down. Then he suddenly raised his head, with tears in the corners of his eyes, and screamed at the gate of Jinhua Palace at the top of his lungs.
They shouted: "Your Majesty! What have we done wrong? To make you so unwilling to see us! Our loyalty to you is evident! If you are really in the palace, please allow us to see you."
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The only response to him was still a closed door.
Some officials with quick thinking heard some hidden meanings in Prime Minister Wang's words. He said that if His Majesty was really in the palace, they would be allowed to meet him. But now that His Majesty has not responded, is it really like Prime Minister Wang?
As said, Your Majesty is not in the palace at this time?
Suddenly, their expressions all changed, and some even stood up and shouted: "Manager Xia, come out and say something, is His Majesty still in the palace?"
However, no matter how they shouted, Eunuch Xia never showed up again.
In their view, Eunuch Xia's avoidance was a sign of guilty conscience.
Why does he feel guilty? Naturally, it is because His Majesty is not in the palace and is afraid of being discovered!
Where is the emperor if he is not in the palace? Is there something else going on?
The officials could no longer bear it any longer and stood up one after another and moved towards the Jinhua Palace. They were extremely excited and insisted that they must see His Majesty today even if they risk their lives!
This group of people all had official positions. Although the guards could stop them, they did not dare to arrest them all seriously. After all, the law did not punish everyone, and the guards did not dare to do things too extreme.
The scene became more and more chaotic and gradually got out of control. None of the guards paid attention, and two people forcibly broke through and rushed into the Jinhua Palace!
The successful intrusion of the two officials seemed to have opened a hole. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Wang Qiuyu, they rushed into the Jinhua Palace, and the guards could not stop them at all.
There was no one in the Jinhua Palace. After they rushed in, they broke into the back hall and bedroom without any obstruction, but were stopped outside the screen by Eunuch Xia who suddenly appeared. Eunuch Xia pulled out a long sword made of pure gold.
, the blade of the sword flashed with cold light, and he said word by word: "Your Majesty has an order, any trespassers will be punished for the crime of deceiving the emperor, and they will not be killed on the spot!"
The loud voice was like a splash of cold water, causing the excited officials to suddenly stop and look at the golden sword that represented imperial power in horror.
They couldn't help but look at Prime Minister Wang, who had the highest official position among the people. Wang Qiuyu took two steps forward and asked in a hurry: "Manager Xia, we are here just to visit His Majesty."
Dragon body, what is the purpose of your repeated obstruction?"
Eunuch Xia said: "The Zajia are serving the emperor. In this world, we only obey the orders of His Majesty. Your Majesty asked the Zajia to stop you. Even if the Zajia risk their lives, they will never let you, the rebellious ministers and traitors, offend His Majesty."
Yan!"
Wang Qiuyu frowned: "What do you mean by treacherous ministers and traitors? What nonsense!"
"You blatantly disobeyed His Majesty's orders, forcibly broke into the palace, and disturbed His Majesty's recovery. With all these crimes added up, what are you if you are not traitors and traitors?" Eunuch Xia sneered, "Now that His Majesty is sick and unable to move, you just have to
You dare to ignore the Holy Order and you really think that His Majesty can't do anything to you?!"
These words immediately made the officials who were overwhelmed by excitement feel timid. The reason why they dared to rush in swarm just now was because they all thought that something unexpected had happened to His Majesty, but now they heard that Xia
When the eunuch asked them, they calmed down immediately.
Regardless of whether His Majesty is in the palace or not, just the crime of breaking into His Majesty's palace is enough to make them drink hard. Now if they are labeled as a rebellious minister and traitor, they will wait until His Majesty investigates them later.
All of them must be walking around without food!
Everyone was so frightened that they broke out in cold sweat and cowered their necks, not daring to go any further. Wang Qiuyu looked back at them and secretly cursed these worthless losers. After being frightened by someone with just a few words, they would be able to achieve great things in the future.
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Wang Qiuyu straightened her back and spoke clearly: "Manager Xia's words are too biased. The reason why we dare to risk our heads and break into the palace is just to confirm the safety of His Majesty. We are loyal to Your Majesty.
, when I see His Majesty, Your Majesty will make his own decision, how can you let a eunuch like you make irresponsible remarks?!"
What he said was too sharp, and the implication was that Eunuch Xia was of low status and could not live in a refined society. This made Eunuch Xia's face even more ugly. Ever since Eunuch Xia followed Xiao Feng, no one dared to be so disrespectful to his face.