Wen Qiongyu seemed to sigh softly, "This can probably be regarded as a kind of flying bird, a good bow and a hidden object!"
At that time, several big families were still prosperous, headed by the Cui family of Qinghe.
Later, when the Holy Emperor came to the throne and pacified the internal and external affairs, it was almost all done by the Empress Yuan with the help of several major families. It was somewhat disturbing that the Empress Yuan was so powerful.
Empress Yuan also knew that this was not a long-term solution and that the world was already settled. She probably also understood that she should no longer interfere with the political affairs of the court. Unfortunately, it was too late to withdraw.
I don't know where the rumor came from, saying that people inside and outside the court only knew about the Empress Yuan but not about His Majesty. This sentence became the trigger, and other concubines began to sleep in the harem.
It is said that in those years, the emperor and the empress began to fall out of harmony, and several major families gradually became dissatisfied. Fortunately, there was still His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
No matter what, His Highness is still His Highness, and under the guidance of all parties, he is well-loved and expected by everyone with his literary and military skills."
In fact, there is no need to say what follows. Qiao Yuyan and Wen Shoudi both heard about the disaster of deposing the crown prince.
It's just that this matter has become taboo, and even history books can't be written about it. I don't know how many people inside and outside the palace have lost their lives over the years just by mentioning the former prince.
Young people like Qiao Yuyan who come from a wealthy family would know nothing about it unless their elders intentionally mentioned it.
Now when she heard Wen Qiong talk about the past, she felt extremely uncomfortable.
She seemed to see a legitimate daughter of an aristocratic family who had been raised to become a queen since she was a child. Under such circumstances, she wholeheartedly helped her husband secure the throne.
He devoted himself wholeheartedly to raising children for that person, and then gradually the couple became jealous and turned against each other.
"Then...how did Empress Yuan pass away later?"
Wen Qiong couldn't help but shook his head, "This matter is too complicated, and what I found may not be true. It is said that the news of the prince's execution reached Fenglin Palace, and she sent everyone out.
, then drank poisonous wine, set fire to the curtains in the palace, and then committed suicide.
Some people in the palace said that when they were fighting the fire, they saw the Empress Yuan hanging on a beam in plain clothes, with her long hair covering her face."
Upon hearing this, Qiao Yuyan couldn't help but grab the armrest next to her, and was so shocked that she couldn't speak.
How desperate a woman must be to end her life in three ways, as if she is afraid that she will not die.
His long hair covers his face, and he cannot be seen under the underworld.
How could you be so decisive if you weren't heartbroken?
Qiao Yuyan seemed to be able to feel the sadness in Empress Yuan's heart, and she felt heartbroken and unspeakable.
Wen Shouti seemed to be shocked and didn't speak for a long time.
There was silence in the study for a while, and the only sound of rustling wind outside was heard, which added two layers of chill to the silence.
"hiss……"
Wen Shouti took a deep breath, then rubbed his arms, as if to dispel the coldness, "Didn't you just say that the Queen gave birth to three sons and one daughter for the Holy Emperor?"
Wen Qiongyu was brought back from his thoughts by his son's voice. He looked at the two people and smiled softly, with a hint of comfort in his eyes. "I learned this through some very secret channels. Whether it is true or not, it is really hard to say.
, you don’t have to take it all to heart.”
Since it is such a secret channel, how could it be fake?
Qiao Yuyan still felt that her heart was blocked and panicked.
"At that time, the harem only had three sons and one daughter born to Empress Yuan. At that time, the emperor and empress were affectionate, and the princes were brothers and respectful brothers. It can be said that the Holy Emperor and Empress Yuan set an example for families all over the world.
But the disaster of deposing the prince also involved the other two princes. It is said that it was the result of the conspiracy of the three brothers. It is said that the second prince later died because he was protecting the third prince from escaping and was pierced by thousands of arrows.
The third prince fell off a cliff while evading pursuit, and later found only a corpse that had been eaten by wild beasts and was beyond recognition."
Qiao Yuyan felt that her heart had become numb.
That was his child, the child he had personally watched be born and grow up!
How could this be done?!
Taking a long breath, Qiao Yuyan seemed to want to spit out all the frustrations in her heart, but suddenly her heart jolted and she remembered something, the third prince!
The third prince is not dead!
Something seemed to flash through her mind. Qiao Yuyan wanted to grab it, but was interrupted by Wen Shoudi.
"What about the princess?"
Distracted by this, I couldn't grasp the thought that flashed through my mind.
She tried several times but gave up.
"Actually, you all know each other."
These words made Qiao Yuyan and Wen Shoudi look surprised. The princess is not dead?!
Qiao Yuyan couldn't help but open her mouth, "Dan...Princess Dan Yu?!"
"She must be lucky! It is said that because she has always lived in the palace, she has a kind personality, never puts on airs, and has a good relationship with the palace people below.
The nun who was ordered to drown the princess couldn't bear to kill her. The eldest princess arrived in time and saved her.
Then she was taken out of the palace, but the princess's health has been very poor since then, and she has not recovered even after being raised for many years."
Qiao Yuyan recalled the first time she saw Princess Danyu. She did look weak, but she never expected that she would go through those things.
"The eldest princess and the Holy One are brothers and sisters of the same mother. No matter what, they are different in the Holy One's heart. Only with her protecting Princess Danyu can Princess Danyu grow up safely.
Later, Dan Yu's consorts were all chosen by the eldest princess, and they just handed over a memorial to the palace. It is said that the Holy Emperor did not interfere, and the dowry was also paid by the eldest princess's house."
Wen Shouti immediately sensed something was wrong, "Then... then Prince An is Princess Danyu's child, why is he still so favored in the palace? Isn't it taboo in His Majesty's heart?"
Wen Qiongyu slowly shook his head, "I haven't figured this out yet. Princess Danyu never enters the palace, and rarely moves around the aristocratic family circle in the capital. Prince Ke'an was brought into the palace by the eldest princess when he was three years old.
After that, the Holy Father seemed to really like that child.
He was also given an amnesty order, allowing him to enter and leave the palace at will. It seems that it was precisely for this reason that Princess Danyu's life in the capital was slightly easier. In the past..."
Having said this, Wen Qiongyu shook his head, "So what if you are a princess? In those years, this once-high-ranking princess really suffered a lot. A phoenix in trouble is not as good as a chicken. Those who can do it when you are in a high position can
People who bow down to you and flatter you will most likely turn into people who trample on you when you lose."
When he said this, his eyes fell on Wen Shouti, and he was obviously using this incident to teach his son.
Qiao Yuyan said nothing, carefully digesting the details of the secret palace incident that she heard tonight.
Tracing back to the source, she suddenly asked doubtfully: "Is that related to our current situation?"