123. A Confidante's Heart
The news that the prince was taken to the Tianmen dungeon spread like wildfire in one day and was quietly spread in every corner of the palace. The left and right prime ministers and generals outside the palace also received the news as soon as possible. The prince was taken into custody, and the party who supported the prince could be said to be the supporter of Queen Wan when she was alive. After hearing this, someone immediately went to the palace to meet the emperor. The party who opposed the prince smiled happily.
In Ciyong Palace, Queen Jue was discussing this matter with her family. The country's uncle who had lost power, Chiu Tianchi was half-believing and half-doubted: "Sister, the emperor has always been scheming and unpredictable. The prince was suddenly taken to the Tianmen Dungeon. Don't you think there is something strange about it?"
Queen Ju said: "It is a fact that the prince was attacked by the Tianmen Dungeon. According to the information found out, it is the prince who did not follow the emperor's will and insisted that Pei Yucui would not marry him. He only wanted to marry one wife, and even threatened the emperor with death. I have been with him for many years and know that he hates threats the most. The prince was attacked by the Tianmen Dungeon, I believe it."
Ji Tianbi sneered: "The old fox of the emperor, is he willing to abandon Mufeng?"
Queen Lilac's expression froze slightly, and the emperor's heart was always pretending to be one person. Of course she knew that after so many years, she had spent all her time to gain favor and wanted to replace the woman's position. She finally failed. Since the couple could not be united, she later expanded her power and strengthened herself. Deep in her heart, she had always felt lost and heartache.
"Brother, don't forget that he is the Zongzheng Emperor." Queen Ji glanced at her uncle, drank the remaining half cup of flower tea, and suddenly smiled softly, "He protected Mufeng so well. Today's result was probably what he expected, haha~! I want to see what kind of way of dying Mufeng would do."
In Qinglan Palace, Concubine Lan, who has a beautiful face and elegant temperament, stared at the sky above the high palace walls, but was thinking about the news that the prince was taken to the sky gate dungeon. She had been with you for many years and was very clear in her heart that she was not the woman she loved the most in the emperor's heart. The emperor had the heart and was indeed affectionate to her favor; the emperor had no heart and allowed the next person to live, but not her.
She is a married princess. No matter how rich the glory and wealth are, her children are destined to not get the best. However, she does not demand or expect too much. She has grown up with the imperial family since she was a child. She has long been tired of seeing through all kinds of things. Since Xiao Ge'er was named King Kang Duan by the emperor, her heart has also been relieved. Since then, she has devoted herself to Buddhism and no longer questioning right and wrong.
Now that the prince is being taken to the Tianmen dungeon, it means that everything will change at any time. A few days ago, the emperor's brother wrote that Jin Hui Kingdom will send a prince and a princess to continue the friendship between the two countries to make a marriage ceremony, so that she can make preparations and take special care. Looking at the letter in her hand, Concubine Lan couldn't help but smile bitterly, and it was a marriage marriage again. I wonder which princess was so lucky to follow her footsteps?
"Empress, the emperor is here." The palace maid came over and reported softly.
Concubine Lan replied to her thoughts and said lightly: "Go and prepare the bitter tea that the emperor loves to drink."
"Yes, Empress." Xiaoxiao responded and stepped down to prepare tea.
Concubine Lan stood up and turned around. Emperor Zongzheng had already walked into the pavilion, his face was not very good. Concubine Lan was slightly blessed with a slight smile on her lips: "I have seen the emperor."
Zong Zheng reached out to help her and said, "My beloved concubine. What are I thinking when I see her beloved concubine sitting in a daze?"
Concubine Lan said, "I am looking at the white clouds in the sky."
Emperor Zongzheng couldn't help laughing: "What's the beauty of the white clouds in the sky? My beloved concubine wouldn't tell me that I've been looking at me for a long time."
"Haha, I won't be foolish." Concubine Lan smiled gently, as elegant as orchid, "Your Majesty, do you know why the white clouds are floating all the time?"
Emperor Zong Zheng smiled even more and said, "That's the role of wind. How can the beloved concubine use this child's question to test me today?"
Concubine Lan looked at him with a smile and said, "The meaning of the child is different. If there is no wind, the clouds will always be in the same position, and the shape of the clouds will not change. If there is no struggle, no selfishness, no ambition, all the kings and subjects in the world live in peace and harmony, and happiness will spread throughout the earth. The wind will move, and the things will change, the emperor."
"Emperor, Empress, the bitter tea has been brewed." Xiaoxiao brought a pot of bitter tea and then automatically stepped down.
Concubine Lan stood up and poured tea for Emperor Zongzheng. The unique fresh and bitter smell of the bitter tea lingered in the tip of the pen. Emperor Zongzheng picked it up and took a sip and said, "The taste is a little light."
"I specifically ordered the lighter ones." Concubine Lan smiled softly, "The way to make tea is too thick or too light is not suitable. Bird Ding tea can help remove fire and remove dampness, and the mind is clear. After swallowing, a light sweetness will be returned. If it is too bitter, that sweetness will not be enough to make up. Prince, can I make sense?"
Emperor Zong Zheng looked at her quietly for a moment, without saying a word, but his face had eased a little, and the solemn look in his eyes gradually dissipated. The woman in front of him might be the one who truly understood him after Wan'er. It's just...
He gently held Concubine Lan's hand, and said with a sincere and gentle look: "Those who know me are the only ones who know me."
Concubine Lan smiled tenderly, like the lotus slowly blooming under the moonlight, quietly blooming. The emperor has love for her, but not everything. Her heart is a little sad. As the emperor's concubine, what can she ask for?
"Qing'er, accompany me for a walk." Emperor Zongzheng led her, stood up and walked out of the pavilion, and walked into the flower corridor.
This flower corridor corridor does not bloom with precious flowers, but just some morning glory vines commonly found in the countryside. Although the vines are plain and inconspicuous, they are placed in Qinglan Palace but highlight a fresh and moving feeling. They are harmonious with the precious flowers around them, and they do not feel humble and lowly at all.
"Qing'er, did I harm Feng'er?"
"Everything is more harmful than good, but who can grasp the love in the world at all times? The emperor did this out of his pity for Feng'er, which is a manifestation of father-son love."
"But today I realized that my love is far too much. Feng'er, he has long stopped walking on this track."
Emperor Zongzheng smiled bitterly, with a helpless and distressed expression. He had no choice but to take Feng'er to prison. At this point, he had no time to care whether Feng'er understood his intentions. He only cared about Feng'er's life safety.
Concubine Lan stopped and stared at Emperor Zongzheng quietly and said, "Emperor, I am forgiving that if Feng'er is a king, he must be kind and generous. He is a rare good emperor. However, because Feng'er is too kind and generous and lacks scheming and courage, this will become the biggest weakness of others to restrain Feng'er. Feng'er is indifferent and follows the circumstances, and has the character of a kind who escapes the world. I think that the latter is more suitable for Feng'er and can protect Feng'er's safety the most. But..."
"Don't worry about my beloved concubine. You can say everything in front of me." Emperor Zongzheng said to her thoughtfully.
Concubine Lan nodded slightly. She had been married to you for decades. It was her luck to wait for her to reach this point.
Chapter completed!