The High Gate Mistress of Rebirth

Chapter 443

That night, the eldest princess came into the palace to visit Emperor Ming, and the two siblings were chatting in the palace.

Emperor Ming took a sip of tea, tasted it in his mouth and babbled twice, couldn't help but complained to the eldest princess: "Since Boyue became the emperor, I'm going to become an ascetic monk, eldest sister, you taste this tea, how can you still be so happy?" It tastes good, what I love the most is the snow-topped Hancui from the Western Regions, but Boyue waved them with his big hand, and unexpectedly, these things are not allowed to enter the palace anymore."

The eldest princess replied: "It's a long way from outside the feudal clan to make offerings. I don't know how much money will be spent on this journey. Now that the treasury is empty, Boyue is also trying to save money. You, just make do with it."

Emperor Ming let out a long sigh, and continued to complain: "Eldest sister doesn't know, Boyue ordered most of the palace staff to be dismissed a while ago. Look, my palace is so deserted that it makes me flustered."

The eldest princess sneered and said: "It also costs money to raise so many palace people. If you are bored, you can find your young concubines to relieve your boredom."

Emperor Ming waved his hand and said, "I'm really old now, and I can't bear the noise of those young concubines the most."

As he said that, he instructed Li Dequan who was serving at the side: "My eldest sister and I are sitting here, and we will go to the Yuefu to pick some actors to come and play a little tune to relieve boredom."

Li Dequan bowed and replied: "Reporting to the Supreme Emperor, those actors who can play ditties have also been sent out of the palace by His Majesty."

When Emperor Ming heard this, he asked anxiously, "When did this happen?"

Li Dequan replied truthfully: "The orders of His Majesty the day before yesterday were all sent away yesterday, only those who performed rituals and music were left, and the rest were all sent away."

Emperor Ming sat on the soft chair, with a bitter face, and complained to the eldest princess: "Elder sister, just look at it, this is still an imperial palace, it is really worse than the temple."

The eldest princess replied: "Bo Yue has never liked singing and dancing, even the government has never had a tradition of raising singers and dancers. Now that you are getting old, it is better to be less obsessed with sensuality. The palace is also a waste of time, it is better to let it out of the palace."

Emperor Ming sighed and said, "Bo Yue's temperament really doesn't follow me at all."

As he said that, he said curiously to the eldest princess: "I heard that some courtiers advised Boyue to accept the harem a while ago, but Boyue was scolded by the court. Tell me, what does this child think, how can an emperor Just guarding the truth of a woman's life."

After hearing this, the Eldest Princess said angrily: "Nowadays Da Qi is poor and weak, and Boyue is too busy with government affairs every day. These courtiers don't pay attention to worrying about the king, but they still pay attention to the harem. Waiting for trifles, you should be scolded."

Emperor Ming discerned: "As an emperor, the prosperity of his descendants is also the foundation of the country. Boyue is only a queen, which inevitably makes the officials worry."

When mentioning this, the eldest princess rolled her eyes at Emperor Ming, and said with a cold snort: "When you were the emperor, the harem was full, and I didn't see your descendants flourish."

Having been exposed by the eldest princess, Emperor Ming immediately became depressed. He couldn't help but think of his children who either died young or had no good results. Emperor Ming sighed and murmured: "My life, don't you? There are too many people living here, hey! Right now, only Qingyuan is the most worrying thing for me, if I can see her have a safe home in my lifetime, I will die in peace."

Seeing that her younger brother was sad, the eldest princess was worried that he would be sad and hurt her body, so she quickly changed the subject and said: "Since Boyue took office, he has been purged in a short period of time, and he has established a good prestige. A joyful thing."

Mentioning this, Emperor Ming showed a hint of relief on his face: "Bo Yue is indeed capable. I have never done anything for the Zhao family in my life. I am also relieved that Boyue can make up for my regret."

As he said that, Emperor Ming discussed with the eldest princess: "Eldest sister, do you think that if I ask Boyue to give Qingyuan a secure marriage, will he agree?"

Even Emperor Ming was afraid of Li Ling's cold and sullen son.

The eldest princess replied: "Bo Yue is not a stingy person. After a while, I will tell him personally. Don't worry, he won't just sit idly by."

The two siblings were talking about Qingyuan's marriage here, when Li Dequan entered, he said to the eldest princess, "Your Highness, the empress, please come over."

The eldest princess heard that she bid farewell to Emperor Ming and left the hall with Li Dequan.

Only then did Li Dequan tell the truth: "His Royal Highness, something is wrong. The eighth princess, Qing Yuan, fell from the balcony and unfortunately passed away."

Upon hearing this, the Eldest Princess subconsciously glanced at the inner hall, and hurriedly ordered: "Don't let brother know about this."

Emperor Ming's injury has not yet healed, and his health has just improved recently, and he has always loved Qingyuan, if he knows this sad news, he will be sad again.

Li Dequan replied: "The servant was worried that the Supreme Emperor would not be able to bear it if he found out, so he lied and invited you out."

The eldest princess frowned and said, "This child has always been in a bad mood, but with so many palace guards watching over him, how could he fall off the balcony."

Li Dequan sighed, and told the eldest princess the ins and outs of the matter in detail.

The eldest princess was shocked when she heard the words: "This child Qingluan is so vicious!"

In the Jiaofang Hall, Li Ling and Jing Shu were also worried about this matter. Although Qing Yuan was a bit arrogant, she never did anything harmful. She was the princess of the former court, and she was brutally killed by Qing Luan just like that. When Li Ling learned of this, Lei Ting was furious.

When the eldest princess came to Jiaofang Hall, she asked Li Ling, "How do you plan to deal with this matter?"

Li Ling sighed heavily, and replied: "According to the national law, Qingluan should be sentenced to death."

The eldest princess hurriedly said: "After all, she is your own sister and the lifeblood of the old lady. If so, how can the old lady bear it?"

Jing Shu also persuaded: "Although Qingluan has committed a heinous crime, please forgive her life for the sake of the government."

Li Ling was gloomy, silent for a long time, and replied leisurely: "That's as mother and Shu'er intended, let Qingluan be spared this time, and I can only say that Qingyuan fell ill. Terrace."

As he said that, Li Ling slapped the table angrily, and said: "But Qingluan is so vicious and I can't allow her to stay in the palace. I will order her to move to the princess mansion some day, and wait for my grandmother to choose someone for her. Then he ordered her to come out."

The eldest princess nodded and said: "That's fine, but your father's health is not good now, so let's keep this matter from her for now. After a while, I will tell him slowly."

Li Ling heard the words, but said nothing.

The eldest princess knew that he had resentment towards Emperor Ming, so she said to the gentle Jingshu: "Shu'er, your father is also old now, and you are very lonely. If you have time, you can take the children to see him." .”

(End of this chapter)