Han Shizu

Chapter 1586 Concubine Shu is critically ill
The Mid-Autumn Festival is over, and the grand Mid-Autumn Festival banquet held in the Chongyuan Palace has not yet dissipated its festive aftertaste. The Shulan Palace in the Bian Palace is immersed in a serious and depressing atmosphere. Concubine Zhou Shu is critically ill.

Ignoring those apprehensive and fearful palace servants, she went straight to Shulan Hall, but before stepping into the dormitory, she subconsciously stopped and frowned slightly, showing a hesitant expression.

Of course, Emperor Liu's gloomy face showed his mood at the moment.At this time, after more than a year, Emperor Liu set foot in Shulan Palace again. In fact, if the time is relaxed, Emperor Liu rarely visits in the past ten years, which shows his neglect of Concubine Zhou Shu.

20 years ago, Concubine Zhou Shu was once favored by Emperor Liu because of her talent and beauty, and she was favored by Emperor Liu. She once approached empresses, noble concubines, and virtuous concubines. At that time, Emperor Liu liked to listen to Concubine Zhou Shu playing the piano and admiring her dancing , when it is most favored, it can even lead the dance at the Pingnan Royal Banquet.

Because of Concubine Zhou Shu's favor, Emperor Liu also doted on her seventh prince Liu Hui and fifth princess Liu Xuan. Among the princes with different backgrounds, why did Liu Hui dare to compete with the ninth prince Liu Hui who had the background of the Fu family? Shu's tit-for-tat confrontation is one of the reasons why Concubine Shu is favored.

As for the members of the Zhou clan, they received more blessings from him. The late old patriarch Zhou Zong had no merit in the imperial court. Yang Hou.

Although with Zhou Zong's death, this title was taken back because of the court's system of lords, but who would dare not regard the Zhou family as an honorable class?

However, it turns out that Emperor Liu's favor is always limited and reserved.The series of favors in the past also stayed in the old time forever.

The accident still happened to Xiao Zhou. The reason for accepting Xiao Zhou Yifei was to cater to some readers, but Emperor Liu really liked this sister-in-law who was both beautiful and aura. At the same time, it was also to satisfy his heart That kind of depressing curiosity.

But Emperor Liu didn't know how Concubine Zhou Shu's brains had grown, so he was so dissatisfied and angry, and even dared to look coldly at Emperor Liu.

How can Emperor Liu get used to this?For so many years, Emperor Liu believes that he is still very restrained in terms of female sex. So far, in the harem, there are less than 20 concubines who have been favored by him. For an emperor who has three thousand beauties who can ask for anything, this It is already considered pure-hearted and ascetic, and it is even more so in recent years because of the body.

In Emperor Liu's harem, even Empress Fu was arranged for him by Gaozu Liu Zhiyuan. As for the other concubines, they were either political marriages, or contributions from foreign vassals and ministers. Most of the concubines were sent to him by others. sent by the couch.

There were only three people who really took the initiative to seduce Emperor Liu. The second concubine Xu and Li, concubine of Meng Chang, the lord of Later Shu, was the little concubine Zhou, and the little concubine Zhou was the one Emperor Liu cared most about.

However, it was rare for him to take the initiative, but he provoked strong dissatisfaction from Shulan Hall. Emperor Liu was naturally very unhappy, even puzzled.He didn't understand, what's the problem with sisters serving the king, taking care of each other in the palace, and benefiting the Zhou family outside the palace.

But Concubine Zhou Shu's paranoid and weeping behavior really annoyed Emperor Liu. He only thought that she had read too much, was stupid and roundabout.

In ancient times, there was a story about Empress E and Nvying, and there were also two talismans in the current dynasty. If it is about reading, the queen reads fewer books than Concubine Shu, and she has no objection. Why are you a concubine Shu?

With this mentality, Concubine Shu's fall from favor is doomed. The more you are unhappy, the more Emperor Liu will favor Xiao Zhou. He has suffered such disobedience before, and it was still in his private life.

Of course, from anger to anger, Emperor Liu was only in the cold towards Concubine Zhou Shu, and was not completely put in the cold palace. The reasons were also changed, one was because of a pair of sons and daughters, and the other was that little Concubine Zhou interceded from time to time to comfort her.

After so many years, the initial sullenness has long dissipated, and Emperor Liu's heart has been relieved, but it is difficult to return to the original "harmony and harmony".If Concubine Zhou Shu could change her mind, she might still be able to gain favor again, but she didn't.

The relationship needs to be maintained. Over the years, the past friendship has naturally become indifferent and blurred, and it is just a memory.

Concubine Zhou Shu's body also gradually collapsed during these years, and even the imperial doctors couldn't cure it. In their words, it was a heart disease, and heart medicine was harder to find than any precious medicine in the world.

Emperor Liu occasionally heard that Concubine Zhou Shu was not in good health, and he only lightly ordered to be treated when she was sick. Few times, she couldn't bear the little concubine Zhou's request, and went to visit, but it was just a formality, and it was like giving alms manner.

Up to now, Concubine Zhou Shu was already a little strange to Emperor Liu.Even the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet at the Chongyuan Palace a few days ago, Concubine Zhou Shu did not attend due to physical reasons, and Emperor Liu did not feel that there was one person missing.

However, when he heard that Concubine Zhou Shu was dying and was in critical condition, Emperor Liu still moved his hard legs and came to Shulan Palace.

At this time, there was a beaded curtain separating Concubine Shu lying inside and Emperor Liu standing outside, but Emperor Liu felt various feelings inexplicably. This last step seemed a bit difficult.

Recalling the appearance of Concubine Shu in my mind, the impression that was already somewhat blurred gradually became clearer. The once gratifying frowns and smiles kept reappearing in my mind, but my heart was a little heavy and it was difficult to move my legs.

The dormitory was already filled with a sad atmosphere. Empress Fu came earlier than Emperor Liu, and she was sitting by the side sighing at this time. Concubine Zhou was sitting beside the couch, her face full of concern, and the fifth princess Liu Xuan was also kneeling beside the couch. With tears in her eyes, she tightly held Concubine Shu's pale and feeble hand. As for Concubine Shu, she was dying, and her originally beautiful face had no trace of blood, which was pitiful.

There was also an imperial doctor, who was also staying aside at this time, anxious, worried, and deeply fearful.

After hesitating for a moment, Emperor Liu lifted the curtain and entered with light steps.Emperor Liu's bright yellow clothes are iconic and particularly eye-catching. Fu Hou noticed it from the corner of his eye, and when he saw him enter, he got up and saluted.

Emperor Liu's mood made him not care about the rules of the court at this moment, he waved his hand, looked at Concubine Shu on the couch, Emperor Liu asked softly: "How is Concubine Shu?"

This was almost nonsense, but the imperial physician was not good at answering with nonsense, he hesitated, at a loss, and did not know how to answer.But seeing his performance, Emperor Liu didn't know what the situation was like.

There was a slight smell of medicine in the air, following the smell, there was a small bowl of medicinal soup quietly placed beside the couch, still steaming.

"Father!" Fifth Princess Liu Xuan couldn't help crying, looking at Emperor Liu, emotionally, she wanted to throw herself into her arms, but stopped abruptly.

As she grows older, she gradually understands things, and with her ears and eyes, Liu Xuan has long realized that the man in front of her is no longer the kind father who loved to hug her and watch her mother dance when she was young. The reliance on the general stalwart hardly exists, replaced by the majesty and awe brought by the extreme height of the lonely peak.

Liu Xuan is almost 15 years old, and her head has reached the neck of Emperor Liu. She has inherited her mother's beauty and elegance, and she is still so quiet and well-behaved. It's just that her tearful eyes and hesitant to speak are really pitiful.

"You all go out first, I will stay with Concubine Shu!" Emperor Liu sighed softly, stroked Liu Xuan's bun lovingly, and ordered.

Emperor Liu had spoken, and no one dared not to listen. Everyone saluted and withdrew one after another. The imperial physician was even more pardoned. When he left, his forehead and back were covered in cold sweat.

Soon, only Emperor Liu and Concubine Shu were left beside the sick bed. Concubine Shu was dying, and her consciousness was a little fuzzy. No matter how touching his eyes were, he looked at Emperor Liu. From those eyes, Emperor Liu seemed to read resentment, expectation, and excitement.

Emperor Liu sat on the side of the couch and looked at Concubine Shu, his gaze was finally not as indifferent as before, and his expression was no longer hard. After many years, he once again held Concubine Shu's hand.

The slender and slender hands in the past have long been emaciated under the torment of illness, and the charming face is also full of sickness. Under the erosion of the years, the youth is no longer.

The hands were very cold, and after a short contact, it was almost cold to Emperor Liu's heart. It was already very difficult for Concubine Shu to speak, so she could only communicate with Emperor Liu with eyes.

Emperor Liu seemed to understand what she wanted to say, but he didn't seem to understand anything. He tried his best to bring Concubine Shu warmth with his own hands, but it seemed a bit late.

After a long silence, Emperor Liu said in a low voice, "I've been the one who's been sorry for you all these years!"

The words are very simple, but the emotion is full, the lingering guilt in Emperor Liu's eyes almost overflowed, and seeing the always strong Emperor Liu "admitting his mistakes" in front of him, Concubine Shu's pale face suddenly returned a little rosy, her eyes were crystal clear, and gradually Turned into two wisps of hot tears, slowly sliding down the cheeks.

Seeing this, Emperor Liu didn't say any more, just reached out his hand and wept softly for her. I don't know how many years have passed, Emperor Liu has not treated Concubine Shu so gently.

The atmosphere in the dormitory changed slightly. Emperor Liu didn't say much, but just quietly accompanied Concubine Shu, and accompanied her through the last short end of her life, until the bowl of medicinal soup beside the sick bed was gone. steaming
(End of this chapter)