The past events reappeared scene by scene, as if they were alive and immersive.
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In November of the eleventh year of Hongwu, the winter rain brought snowflakes and fell in the Forbidden City.
The atmosphere in Chunhe Hall, where the Crown Princess lives, was somewhat depressing. Waves of suppressed moans could be heard in the hall.
Empress Ma held Buddhist beads in her hands and stood outside the palace, praying to the cloudy sky.
May the emperor and heaven bless my daughter-in-law to give birth to this child safely, and bless their mother and son to be safe...
The imperial doctor said that the root of the disease fell into the princess's body when she gave birth to the emperor's eldest grandson. This pregnancy would be ten times more dangerous than an ordinary birth.
Snowflakes were falling, gradually falling lightly on Queen Ma's hair and shoulders. Amidst the moans of the Crown Princess in the palace, Queen Ma, the most noble woman in the world, knelt down to the sky and kowtowed devoutly.
The Crown Princess was her hand-picked daughter-in-law and the goddaughter she had raised by her side since she was a child. She was her childhood sweetheart with the Crown Prince. They arranged to get married when they were still in their infancy.
God bless me, this old woman has lived enough, and I am willing to use my lifespan in exchange for the safety of my daughter-in-law and grandson...
As Empress Ma prayed, everyone in the palace shed tears, because the Crown Princess was the one they had seen since childhood. The Crown Princess never treated them as slaves as human beings.
As the eunuch in charge of Kunning Palace, Pu Bucheng quietly held up an umbrella behind Queen Ma. She held the umbrella high to help the Queen block the rain and snow, and then knelt down as well.
The rain and snow hit Park's face, and it was extremely cold that day.
A loud cry suddenly broke out.
Queen Ma, who was kneeling, stood up happily.
A mammy's voice came from inside, "The queen is the grandson of the emperor!"
Amitabha! Standing outside the door, Queen Ma cried with joy and clasped her hands together.
But then, the palace maid's heart-rending cry came from inside, "Imperial doctor, hurry up, imperial doctor! The princess is bleeding!"
Suddenly, Queen Ma's body leaned against the porch and fell softly. If Pu Bucheng hadn't been holding her down, she would have been sitting in the melted cold rain and snow.
Quick, save my daughter! Queen Ma shouted with a pale face.
The imperial doctor began to be busy, and soon the emperor and the prince arrived.
The prince had tears in his eyes, while the emperor was as angry as a tiger.
If we can't save our daughter-in-law, you will all be buried! The emperor stood outside the door and roared in a low voice.
Big girl! Big girl! The prince was lying on the window sill, murmuring in a low voice.
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By God's blessing, the Crown Princess's bleeding stopped.
Several nuns were wiping the face of the newly born grandson with fine cotton cloth.
Ah, those little eyes and little nose look so much like those of my daughter-in-law! The emperor stretched his head to look at her from a distance, smiling all over her face.
They all say that boys are like mothers! Empress Ma covered her chest, her eyes full of smiles, and said to the emperor, Chongba, what do you want to name our second grandson?
Mom! Zhu Biao, who was on the side, said with a smile, he is the third child, not the second child!
Queen Ma immediately lowered her face and said displeasedly, "Why is your second son not the second oldest son? Do you think I'm an old fool?"
Although he is the second son, he still has two elder brothers, Ying Ge'er and Wen Ge'er! Zhu Biao smiled and said, although Wen Ge'er is a concubine, he is also your grandson and his son's son!
I don’t care, from the big girl’s point of view, he is the second son! Queen Ma glared at the prince, he is your second son!
Hearing this, Zhu Biao could only smile silently.
The old couple are very partial, as if only those born by the princess are considered their grandchildren. In fact, the old man is better, he is happy to see your son. The old lady, on the other hand, does not even look at the grandson next to her, but only looks at the legitimate son.
Sun.
Pu Bucheng looked at the joyful scene of the Tian family from a distance, and felt warm in his heart.
At this time, he felt someone behind him. When he turned around, he saw that it was the eunuch who was the foreman beside the emperor. The yellow dog came walking through the rain and snow.
Brother Park! The yellow dog smiled and saluted.
Going to see the emperor? Pu Bucheng asked.
Regarding the military situation in the northwest, Duke Han Guo, Hu Zhongcheng, and Duke Xin are waiting in front! Huang Gouer said with a smile.
Pu Bucheng frowned, "What are you talking about for such a major military and state matter? What are you talking about to the Za family?"
Huang Gou'er choked and said hurriedly, that is to say, I won't tell anyone else! After saying that, he bowed and said, wait beside the emperor, I will always remember your words, don't talk too much, don't talk too much.
Talk and do more!
Ahead, Queen Ma noticed this and said to the Emperor and the Crown Prince, "You two go and do your work, I'm here to watch!"
So, the emperor and the prince took the yellow dog away.
It was getting late, and the Queen was still in the palace of the Crown Princess. Across the curtain to keep out the wind and cold, the two of them were smiling and talking.
You are also very lucky, but you scare me to death! Queen Ma said.
Mother, I'm worrying you! The princess's weak voice came from the bed.
Queen Ma wanted to say something else, but when she heard her daughter-in-law's breath was weak, she stood up and walked out.
As soon as I walked outside, a eunuch from the East Palace came running quickly.
Why are you running away? The dog chases you, you are unruly! Pu Bucheng scolded you.
The uncle is not in good condition! The eunuch said anxiously, he started vomiting at night, and now he is vomiting yellow water!
Pu Bucheng was shocked and quickly reported it.
The uncle is the emperor's direct grandson, the future emperor's grandson Zhu Xiongying. He is just six years old now. He has been suffering from poor health and bones since he was a child.
In the queen's heart, this uncle is definitely the best and the most eye-catching.
After hearing the eunuch's report, Queen Ma did not dare to delay. She gave a few instructions and hurried back.
Fortunately, the uncle was fine. After a night of ruckus, he took medicine and fell into a drowsy sleep at dawn.
Then Pu Bucheng served Empress Ma again and rushed to the palace of the Crown Princess.
By this time, the sky had become brighter, and the rain and snow that had lasted all day and night gradually became lighter.
Pu Bucheng stood outside the door of the Crown Princess's Palace, looking at the messy row of footprints on the corridor leading to the East Palace, feeling a little confused.
Who came last night? Pu Bucheng asked Gou Baoer, the eunuch who was keeping watch.
The concubine is here! Gou Baoer yawned and brought soup to the Crown Princess! As he spoke, he laughed and said in a low voice that the Crown Princess was so soft-hearted and her body was so weak, yet she still managed to get up, drank less than half a bowl, and gave it back
Thank you from the side concubine!
Stop chewing your tongue! Pu Bucheng glared at him.
Suddenly, Empress Ma's panicked shouts came from inside, call the imperial doctor quickly!
That afternoon, the princess passed away!
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The past events are vivid in my mind, and when I recall them, I am like a bystander, seeing so clearly and so brightly.
That day, the concubine brought soup to the crown princess! Pu Bucheng slumped down on the chair and looked at the file in his hand. But here, not only was there no file, but the food records for that day were all torn off!
Why? Pu Bucheng no longer dared to think too much, his hands and feet felt cold.
The Crown Princess was obviously in good health, but after drinking the soup, she fell ill within a long time!
Does it matter? If it doesn't matter, why did Lu's nanny later be transferred to the Tea Pharmacy to be a female official? Why in the entire archive, only a few archives at the end of November of the 11th year of Hongwu were torn up?
Go down?
God, the princess was poisoned to death!
At that time, the palace was only concerned with grief, and no one noticed or became suspicious!
Bitch!
Pu Bucheng gritted his teeth and cursed in his heart.
Suddenly, he recalled in his mind that Mrs. Lu was crying so hard that she almost died in the mourning hall of the Crown Princess, and suddenly she became furious.
Bitch!
To be continued...