For several days in a row, Mr. Shang and Bai Ling teamed up but failed to come up with a plan to save the Supreme Emperor and reported it truthfully.
Knowing that he was not going to die soon, perhaps because of his psychological preparation, the Supreme Emperor did not get angry.
Looking at Bai Ling's face that was very similar to Mrs. Yunxiao's, he dismissed everyone, leaving her alone to speak.
Bai Ling sat quietly on the bed beside the bed. The Emperor did not speak, and she also remained silent.
"Your temperament is somewhat like hers." The Emperor was naturally referring to Mrs. Yunxiao.
"My wife comes from a rural background and has no rules. She cannot compare to the upbringing of my great-aunt." Bai Ling admitted that he already knew the truth.
"You don't have anything to ask me?" The Supreme Emperor was stunned for a moment before he realized that his great-aunt was referring to Mrs. Yunxiao.
"My wife believes that the death of my grandfather and the tragedy at my aunt's family were not caused by the Supreme Emperor." Bai Ling said seriously.
"Why do you believe Gu? Back then, Gu used these lives to threaten Yunxiao into entering the palace. It would be impossible to kill them." The Supreme Emperor looked deeply at Bai Ling, waiting for her answer.
It's just that the Emperor himself didn't notice the bright light in his eyes.
For so many years, no one dared to mention that matter, and Mrs. Yunxiao didn't believe him.
"Intuition." Bai Ling raised his eyebrows, "The Emperor has no reason to do that. Killing them will not benefit you. If you keep these people, you can really intimidate grandma, and maybe she will become a
The beloved concubine who was favored for a while."
The Supreme Emperor laughed so hard that he coughed up black blood before he stopped.
Bai Ling brought a cup of tea, rinsed the Emperor's mouth, and sat down again without caring about his physical condition.
"Indeed, Gu did have such thoughts. But... Gu didn't have that chance, and he was destined to have no fate with Yunxiao." The Supreme Emperor laughed, and asked: "Then who do you think would do that? Let Yunxiao hate Gu, and have a relationship with him.
What’s the benefit?”
"Then the Supreme Emperor will first tell his wife who else was in love with my great-aunt back then and wanted to get her at all costs." Bai Ling analyzed.
"Yunxiao has many admirers. A woman as outstanding as her is willing to marry a man who has no intention of pursuing an official career and cannot give her honor...Prince Zhong!" The Supreme Emperor suddenly remembered the rumors at that time, saying that Prince Zhong was because of Yunxiao's husband.
Talent refused to marry the princess, "It was King Zhong who took Yunxiao away!"
Bai Ling's face changed slightly, this answer was beyond her expectation.
King Zhong, if he is really King Zhong, will Mrs. Yunxiao be in danger?
"Your Majesty, are you sure?" Bai Ling asked.
"It must be King Zhong! Over the years, King Zhong's whereabouts have been very strange. I sent people to monitor him, but King Zhong has never left the fief, but his personality is often so different that people can't be sure whether he is the real one."
"You know about the poisonous man. I don't have enough evidence, but I am sure that it has something to do with Prince Zhong. Even when the prince forced the palace, the secret force that helped the third son, Gu also suspected that it had something to do with it.
It’s related to King Zhong!”
"What on earth is he going to do?"
The Emperor was so excited that he actually revealed all these secret things.
Bai Ling lowered his eyes, just pretending that he couldn't hear.
As long as Bai Ling is well aware of government affairs, he will never get involved.
At least, not on the surface.
"Bai Ling, can I trust you?" The Supreme Emperor suddenly raised his eyes and looked at Bai Ling with a deep gaze.
"Whatever the Emperor's will is, just give it." Bai Ling stood up and bowed to the Emperor as a minister.
"This token can mobilize Gu's dragon guard. Now that Gu has handed it over to you, you must keep it properly and promise Gu Xun to go to Yunxiao and tell her that Gu failed to give her her freedom in person. Gu broke his promise."
There was a simple-textured token lying in the palm of his hand. The Supreme Emperor said with a solemn expression: "I still want to entrust the new emperor to you. Please help the new emperor to become a wise king and don't let the loyal king succeed!"
Looking at the token, Bai Ling looked calm, without any excitement, but had no intention of taking it.
"My wife is confused about something, and I would like to ask the Supreme Emperor to clarify her confusion." Bai Ling raised his head, looked at the Supreme Emperor, and asked: "My wife is the eldest concubine of the Han Dynasty. The royal family has always been extremely wary of the Han Dynasty. Why did the Supreme Emperor want to give the token to the emperor?
If you leave it to your wife, aren't you afraid that she is just pretending to obey the order?"
"Because you have a kind heart, you will not tolerate the suffering of the people. Because you are a woman, you do not want your husband to become an emperor, sitting in three palaces and six courtyards." The Supreme Emperor said meaningfully.
"Are the Emperor's wives jealous?" Bai Ling suddenly wanted to laugh.
The Emperor may have such a reason from his heart, but there must be other reasons.
Since the Supreme Emperor was unwilling to speak out, Bai Ling naturally would not ask further questions.
"Jealousy has its advantages. At least Gu is at ease with you now, even more than Gu's princes and ministers." The Supreme Emperor laughed and coughed again.
Bai Ling stood on one side holding a tea cup, waiting to rinse the Emperor's mouth.
"It is said that people are good at what they say when they are about to die. Now that I look back on my years in office, I have indeed done some wrong things. I only hope that the emperor can stick to his heart and not make the same mistakes as Gu." After rinsing his mouth, the Supreme Emperor waved his hand and said:
"Come back, I'm tired and want to take a rest."
Seeing that the Supreme Emperor looked tired but still had his palms open, Bai Ling stepped forward to take the token.
"My wife, I will do my best." Bai Lingfu body, put the token into the space, turned around and left.
The Supreme Emperor squinted his eyes, watched Bai Ling leave, and whispered: "I don't believe in you, but I believe that Yunxiao's descendants will not be indifferent to good and evil. And there are too many informants in this palace, so I don't dare to
Deliver to others.”
"I hope Gu Gamble is right this time. You will value family ties so much, and you won't be unfavorable to the emperor for the sake of your sister."
"I also hope that the emperor can stabilize his throne."
Only he himself knows the words of the Supreme Emperor, so how can he tell outsiders about the hidden worries in them?
Three days later, the Supreme Emperor passed away, and the whole country mourned him.
When the new king ascended the throne, he did not waste any extravagant ceremonies.
But when the Supreme Emperor passed away, the new emperor used his own private treasury to replenish the funds and held the highest funeral ceremony for an emperor in history.
The amount of silver it consumed was a quarter of the national treasury.
Regarding the new king, the court officials and the people all praised his filial piety.
In addition, because the new emperor took the lead in frugality and reduced taxes for three years, his reputation among the people was actually higher than that of the previous emperor.
As the eldest concubine of the Han Dynasty, Bai Ling naturally had to follow the rules of the late emperor and could not leave the capital for the time being.
"Ling'er, your father and I plan to go back in a few days. Your eldest sister, mother and son are both safe, and they don't need our care. When the Supreme Emperor dies, there will be mourning everywhere. There are many things at home, so don't worry about it anymore
It would be better if something went wrong." Ms. Bai Liu was wearing plain clothes and chatting with Bai Ling.
"Well, my parents have been out for a while, so it's time to go back and have a look. The crops in the fields are about to be harvested now, and my parents have a lot to do." Bai Ling also supported their return.
The capital seemed peaceful, but no one could guarantee whether the princes had other thoughts.
Whenever a new king ascends the throne, bloodshed is inevitable.
Even if it doesn't affect her, Bai Ling doesn't want her parents to hear or see those things, otherwise she will only be more worried about her situation in the future.
Getting ready to return to the countryside, Bai Sanshu and his wife decided not to buy many things in the capital this time and take them back with them.
In addition to the gifts from a few elderly people, you can also prepare them in the county.
On the other hand, the couple was reluctant to part with Lele. They were even more concerned about their children than they were about their own children. They bought a lot of things for them to save because they were afraid that Baicao would become a mother for the first time and not be able to take good care of the children. (To be continued)