Yan Cigui.

Inside and outside the East Palace, everything was in a hurry.

It wasn't until Eunuch Cao came out to help Eunuch Guo and arranged things one by one that the situation gradually stabilized.

Send Li Shao to Yuqing Palace, send people to ask for the imperial doctor, count the broken items in the east palace, move the remaining ones, and take away the remaining ones...

He was busy until it got dark, and after hearing the replies from everyone, Eunuch Cao hurried back to the palace.

The Holy One is still criticizing the book.

Eunuch Cao went in and advised, "It's time for dinner."

After the Holy Master approved the book in his hand, he put down his pen, took the hot tea from Eunuch Cao, and moistened his throat: "Has Shao'er moved over?"

Eunuch Cao did not dare to deceive the Holy Emperor, so he reported Li Shao's reaction after receiving the order.

Eunuch Cao was talking about the part about swinging his sword to chop things, while observing the expression on His Majesty's face.

Pian Sheng was holding a tea cup, and the heat in his eyes made it difficult to see the emotions in his eyes.

"His Highness was quite shocked," Eunuch Cao said, "It seemed that he was getting emotional all of a sudden. Fortunately, the guards stopped him and only damaged things but no one was hurt. His Highness' tone was very confused when he came back to his senses. "

After all, it was Li Shao he was talking about, and Eunuch Cao did not add insult to injury by using sharp and negative words.

But when it fell on the ears of the Holy Master, imagining what Li Shao looked like at that time, he still couldn't help but sigh.

Eunuch Cao added: "His Royal Highness passed away when he walked out of the East Palace. The imperial doctor went to Yuqing Palace to diagnose him. He said that he was suffering from a sudden attack of anger, severe ups and downs, and that his body, which was not in good condition, could not bear it before he collapsed. After that, he should rest for a long time."

The Holy Master smiled bitterly and said after a while: "I sometimes think that there is a cause and an effect.

I don't blame Shao'er for hacking things.

When I was young, I was impatient and angry, and I was very careless when it came to my temper. I couldn't persuade anyone around me, and I didn't even like to listen to what Shaoer and his mother said.

I also suffered a big loss and paid a heavy price. Over the years, I learned to control my temper and not make any decisions in anger.

This is how I came here, how dare I blame Shaoer..."

Eunuch Cao lowered his eyebrows and looked down.

The Holy Spirit needs someone to listen to his heartfelt words, not to make any judgment.

Eunuch Cao could understand His Majesty's mood, and he also knew that His Majesty had endless regrets when he thought of that night at Dingguo Temple. But if he really wanted to say that His Majesty had a bad temper when he was young, it was not the same as His Highness's.

The Holy Emperor would not listen to anything, and usually had a cold face. When quarreling, he would only quarrel with Queen Xia.

Queen Xia acted with great ideas, spoke with weight, but her tone was gentle. She had a small voice and couldn't make a big fuss.

Therefore, even if the two of them quarreled, they could not say a few harsh words and went to calm down.

As for the other people, the Holy Spirit changed his face on the spot. After calming down, he figured out that he would apologize when it was time to apologize.

His Highness cannot do this.

But at this moment, Eunuch Cao would not analyze this with the Holy One.

"I can change," the Holy Master said again, "I just hope that Shaoer can also change."

How could such a huge movement in the East Palace be hidden from the people in the palace?

Several pairs of eyes stared, and they soon knew that Eunuch Cao had announced his decree, and that Li Shao had gone crazy and passed away.

Some are happy, some are excited, and some are worried.

I want to seize the opportunity, but I am afraid of falling behind. I am even more afraid that going to the Holy Master at this time will cause trouble.

In Cuihua Palace, the imperial concubine had no appetite, so she only used her chopsticks for a few times and then put them down.

Grandma advised: "You will be hungry at night."

"Let's talk when we're hungry," the imperial concubine said. "Now that it's come to this point, I don't know what to do. What does it have to do with me..."

Grandma couldn't help but feel distressed when she heard her moan.

The imperial concubine said again: "Tomorrow, one by one will come to say hello. It will be you and me again. Those with sons and those without sons will be all kinds of drama. I can't help but listen."

Grandma knew her temperament, and while listening to her complaints, she served her a bowl of tofu soup.

"Those who have sons protect their sons, and those who don't have sons look forward to their sons." The imperial concubine lowered her eyes, "Everyone has hope, and I am irrelevant."

After talking to herself for a while, she finally took the bowl of soup and used it one spoonful at a time.

The next day.

Yamen seal, no morning court.

The officials and ministers rested, but some couldn't. They gathered together to have a drink, and the little news spread.

The New Year's Eve is coming with a strong flavor.

Brand-new red lanterns were hung in the Duke Fu's mansion, and the housekeepers were beaming with joy.

Xu Bai has been busy since early in the morning.

The mansion has a small population, but it is the busiest New Year's Eve in recent years.

The couplets on the window grilles have been posted long ago, the firecrackers are also prepared, and the New Year's Eve dinner is prepared in the kitchen.

When it got dark, Lin Yunyan and Xu Jian went to the flower hall.

Not long after, Xu Miao and Liu Ping also arrived.

There were only four people sitting at a round table, which seemed loose. Doctor Zhang was originally asked to sit at the table together, but Doctor Zhang refused, so he only sat at the same table with Xu Bai and the others, saying he felt more comfortable.

Wan Yue also followed Mother Ma to have wine with the other maids and mothers.

The flower hall was steaming and lively.

After clearing the table, I stayed here to watch the New Year, and the sound of firecrackers came from the street outside.

After listening to it for a while, Lin Yunyan became interested and asked to get some smaller ones to play with Liu Ping.

Xu Miao stood on the porch and watched them play, holding a hand stove, her eyebrows arched under the light of the lantern.

Xu Jian watched them from the window and saw the little princess going to light a big firework. As soon as she lit the fuse, she ran away without looking back. When the crackling sound started behind her, she hurriedly turned around to look.

He is not very courageous and loves to play.

After they had all the fun, they went back to the flower hall and discussed which fireworks were the best.

As time goes by, time approaches.

Except for Liu Ping, this is not the first time for the other three people to welcome the New Year in this house.

But it was also the first time that four people like this were warming their wine and talking, bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new.

The new year has arrived, and firecrackers are booming outside.

Xu Bai also went out to order, and right at the door of the Duke's Mansion, red paper exploded all over the floor.

Xu Miao was really sleepy, so she said goodbye to them and went back to the backyard with Liu Ping.

Lin Yunyan added the last bit of wine in the pot to herself and Xu Jian. They picked up the wine cups, clinked them and drank them all in one gulp.

There have been too many changes in the past twelve years in Yongjia. What will the new thirteen years be like...

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Lin Yunyan went to the palace to pay New Year's greetings.

The married women were waiting outside the gate of the West Palace. Lin Yunyan got off the carriage and saw her grandmother Xiao Duan at a glance.

The most important thing to pay attention to during the New Year is harmony. Even those who were not harmonious in the past will be more relaxed at this time.

What's more, today, instead of quarreling with others, he is undoubtedly more concerned about deposing the prince.

Intentionally or unintentionally, many eyes fell on Mrs. Enrongbo.

The old lady was ill, and Madam Zhibo came. As His Highness's aunt, she at least maintained her dignity and stood with the ladies she knew well.

Lin Yunyan greeted everyone and stood aside holding Xiao Duan's arm.

"I have something I want to tell you." Xiao Duan said.

Lin Yunyan said: "It's windy outside. I'm choking if I talk too much. Grandma will guess it again. I'll go back to your uncle's house tomorrow and listen to you speak slowly." Little Mrs. Duan laughed when she heard this.

"Keep it on the side," she took out a paper bag from her purse, "Yun Jing asked me to give this to you. I don't know what it is, but you won't let me see it. I don't care about you little ones. Tricks.”

Lin Yunyan smiled.

That paper bag is made of folded paper. The three sisters loved to make these when they were young.

Lin Yunyan opened it and found only two words written inside.

Handkerchief, auntie.

The paper was small, so Lin Yunjing also used a pen to draw a cluster of green bamboos.

Lin Yunyan was stunned for a moment.

That green bamboo handkerchief, the eldest sister once said that her embroidery skills were familiar, but the "eldest aunt" in the eldest sister's mouth was only "Chen Yun", Lin Yunyan's mother.

That cluster of green bamboo was actually embroidered by my mother?

My mother passed away early, so my eldest sister didn’t have much impression of her, but there are still old things left in the house. My eldest sister likes to think about embroidery, so it’s not surprising that I’ve looked at them carefully before.

And if it was mother's old thing, it would make sense for the imperial concubine to return it.

But, why is that veil with the imperial concubine?

Lin Yunyan put the paper away and leaned over to chat with Xiao Duan: "Was my mother familiar with the imperial concubine in the past?"

Xiao Duan was stunned for a moment after hearing this: "Why do you think of asking this? I don't remember her ever mentioning it.

When your mother passed away, the Holy Emperor was still the prince, and the imperial concubine was in Qianfu. It was said that she had no contact with her. She and the late empress were old friends and they had known each other in the palace before.

According to this, it is not necessarily that he does not recognize the imperial concubine.

Your mother grew up beside the Empress Dowager. The late Empress met your mother when she came to the palace to pay her respects. It seems that the Imperial Concubine was also called to the palace when she was young. "

Lin Yunyan nodded slightly.

After paying homage to the Empress Dowager, she saw that several distinguished old ladies seemed to want to talk to the Empress Dowager again. Lin Yunyan first saw Xiao Duan off, then said goodbye to Eunuch Yu, and then went to Cuihua Palace.

The imperial concubine was very surprised by Lin Yunyan's arrival.

"Why don't you stay with the Empress Dowager and talk for a while?" The imperial concubine asked her to sit down.

"The Queen Mother was teasing a group of old sisters, so I slipped out." Lin Yunyan said.

The imperial concubine laughed when she heard this: "Princess, it's true that you and I are a generation apart. You shouldn't come to my place when you are looking for a sister."

"What about you and my mother? Are we sisters?" There was no extra person in the hall, only an old nanny was accompanying her. Lin Yunyan was not so taboo in her speech, "The square veil in the makeup gift given to me by the empress is mine. Mother embroidered it, right?"

The imperial concubine's smile froze, she looked at Lin Yunyan a few times, and then said: "It's hers, I didn't expect you to recognize it."

"There are old things she embroidered at home." Lin Yunyan explained briefly.

The imperial concubine nodded clearly: "I returned the property to its original owner, and I didn't want to know about it."

"Have you known her before?" Lin Yunyan asked tentatively, "As you know, I was too young to remember things at that time. When I grew up, I would ask after seeing people who recognized her."

"Mother and daughter are connected by heart," the imperial concubine sighed, but did not answer Lin Yunyan's question. She only focused her eyes on her belly. "When you have children in the future, you will have a deeper understanding."

Beside, grandma coughed lightly.

Only then did the imperial concubine come back to her senses: "It's my fault, what did you say on the first day of the new year? The princess has just gotten married, and my child is taller than me. It's so inappropriate."

Lin Yunyan thought about it and said: "Children talk about timing, but also about fate."

Hearing this, the imperial concubine was stunned again, and then sighed for a long time: "Yes, the timing is indeed important."

Within a few words, Lin Yunyan could tell that the imperial concubine was absent-minded, so she changed the topic and there was something in her words.

Lin Yunyan couldn't help but think of the past.

The imperial concubine has always been the imperial concubine. She had no children before and will never have any children in the future.

She was kind to Li Shao, but she was also trapped in the Chengshou Palace when the Holy Emperor was sent to recuperate.

In name, he is being treated for illness, but in reality he is also under house arrest.

According to the news her father brought to her and Xu Jian, the imperial concubine had a fierce conflict with Li Shao before she was imprisoned in Chengshou Palace. There were even rumors that Li Shao used his sword and injured the imperial concubine.

It's just that the inner palace didn't have good information at that time, and my father didn't know whether it was true or not.

Lin Yunyan thought that maybe she should ask a few more questions: "I heard that His Highness is still sick?"

"Recuperation is slow," the imperial concubine said, "What's more, it's winter again, and it's not easy to recover from the cold."

Lin Yunyan pursed her lower lip and said in a much lower voice: "Do you think His Highness..."

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Whether to elaborate or not, the decision was left to the imperial concubine.

The imperial concubine looked deeply at Lin Yunyan, picked up the tea cup, and was silent for a while.

Thinking of the green bamboo handkerchief, she finally raised her chin towards her grandma.

Grandma understood and went out to guard to make sure no one came near.

"Although it is under the emperor's order," the imperial concubine considered her words and said slowly, "but it will do you no good to offend His Highness. The Holy Lord has extremely deep feelings for him. When His Highness returns and truly takes power, you will be the ones who are in trouble. The Holy Emperor can control him for ten or twenty years, but he will always be older than His Highness..."

Lin Yunyan smiled lightly and was very grateful.

With the status and prudence of the imperial concubine, it is extremely difficult for her to be willing to say this to her.

"How did you tell?" Lin Yunyan asked.

"I have been with him for so many years, and I still understand some of His Majesty's thoughts..." The imperial concubine lowered her eyes.

During these days, the previous dynasty was causing so much trouble, and the harem was also full of undercurrents. How could the imperial concubine fail to see the emperor's bias when she saw it?

She didn't need to ask, and she didn't need to listen to the Holy Master. She had already seen through the hidden meaning.

She didn't find it strange at all.

Your Majesty, Your Majesty, really put a lot of thought into this.

In recent years, in order to ensure that His Highness can securely hold the position of Crown Prince and successfully inherit the throne in the future, this is not the only thing His Majesty has been thinking about?

There is much that cannot be seen through.

There was also a person who understood it early like this.

Similarly, the Holy One also knew that she had seen through it, and it was all tacit, and he never mentioned a word before.

The night before was abnormal.

The Holy Father came over to have dinner and asked drunkenly, "Do you feel resentful?"

How did she answer?

She said at the time: "I actually worry less. Only those who have a son will have desires. I am used to being practical and sleep well at night."

This is the truth, she did not lie to you.

Only occasionally, she would want to talk crazy.

But compared to going crazy, she prefers a peaceful life, and is afraid that she won't even be able to keep this peaceful life...

"As for me, I just want to live in peace, one year at a time," the imperial concubine smiled helplessly, "But since you came to ask about the veil, I will tell you a few more words.

Princess, do you still have nightmares now?

I have always found it strange that you have never experienced it, so why would you dream about a fire?

His Highness is the opposite of you. He has experienced it all, but has forgotten it.

He couldn't really forget it, but he was so scared that he didn't dare to remember it. "

The imperial concubine looked into Lin Yunyan's eyes for a moment and repeated: "I don't dare."

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