Taohuaxi

Chapter 46 She Never Quit

At this time, I was already over two months pregnant.The doctor said that the fetal condition gradually stabilized.I still can't eat meat, but I can eat some light soups and fruits.

On this day, Mrs. Qin and I were doing needlework in the east courtyard. I was stunned and pricked my hand with the embroidery needle.I sucked my fingers in my mouth.

Mrs. Qin asked with concern: "Sang Yu, what are you thinking about?"

"I'm worried about the second master. He stayed in the disaster area for a month before returning. I know his temperament. When he saw the suffering of the victims, he would definitely ignore it. Today, he went to the palace to report on his work. After this trip, no matter what I beg for a reward from above, I'm afraid Long live the Lord will blame me... I feel uneasy." I looked up at the sky.

Autumn has just begun, but it is still very hot.Autumn tigers bring harm to people.Folk saying: If it is not the beginning of autumn, there will still be a month of hot weather.

The sky is so high and there is not a cloud at all.The blue is disconcerting.

Mrs. Qin said: "I saw Taiyue mentioned in his letter that Long live has been taught by him since he was a child, and he has read all the books of sages by heart. I think I can understand Mr. Cheng's love for the people. Sang Yu, don't be too pessimistic."

I nodded with all my strength, but I still couldn't let go.

After thinking for a while, he got up and ordered the boy outside the courtyard to harness the horse.

I went into the house and packed some clothes and shoes that Cheng Huaishi had changed, and decided to go into the palace to find the Queen Mother.

Those clothes and shoes were covered with dirt and blood.

All of them tell the story of Cheng Huaishi's hard work this month.

I hope that the Queen Mother can sympathize with this loyal and kind heart, and perhaps intercede with Your Majesty to forgive Cheng Huaishi.

When she was awarded the title of "Emperor of Yide Township", the Queen Mother once said that if I want to enter the palace when I am not on duty, I can ask for permission at any time.

After being informed by the chamberlain, I entered the palace.

When they arrived outside the gate of Cining Palace, the eunuch in charge said: "Xiang Jun, please wait a moment. The Queen Mother didn't sleep well last night. After lunch, she could hardly close her eyes. When she wakes up, our family will Go report it."

I nodded: "Thank you, father-in-law."

There seemed to be movement inside, and the Queen Mother's voice came: "Xiao Fuzi, who is here?"

The eunuch in charge smiled quickly and replied: "Your Majesty, Lord Yidexiang has come to see you."

The Queen Mother said: "Let her come in -"

"Yes."

I walked in anxiously. The palace servants opened the bead curtain, and the smell of sandalwood lingered in the palace.Several large copper basins were placed in various corners of the hall. Each large copper basin was filled with ice, giving off a faint chill.

The sun is blazing outside, but inside the Cining Palace it is cool and refreshing.

Empress Dowager Li leaned half on the couch and slowly opened her eyes: "Sang Yu, you are here."

I leaned over and saluted, and said: "My wife is thinking about the Queen Mother at home. Yesterday I got a green lotus platform, which is crystal clear and radiates the light of the Buddha. I am young, how can I know such a treasure? Everyone knows that the Queen Mother is the Nine-year-old Queen Mother. Lotus Bodhisattva, my wife thought, it is most appropriate to show filial piety to the Queen Mother."

I presented it to the Biliantai, and the palace attendant took it and handed it to the Queen Mother.

I added: "My wife has nothing to do at home and has copied 500 Buddhist scriptures by hand. If the Queen Mother does not mind the ugly calligraphy and accepts the tribute, she will be blessed."

The Queen Mother held the Biliantai in her hand, looked at it, put it aside, and smiled at me and said: "It's rare for you to have such a childlike heart. Sit down. The Ai family didn't sleep well last night, and their bones were not feeling well. They were thinking about letting people I'm copying some Buddhist scriptures and sending them to Baohua Hall. The Ai family has seen your handwriting before. It's beautiful, clean and very good."

I took my seat and said, "The Queen Mother has trouble sleeping at night. You can use some jujube kernels, which will be of great help."

She waved her hand: "The Ai family has something on their minds. Last night, Mr. Zhang came -"

She looked at me: "Sang Yu, the Ai family knows why you came today."

I leaned forward and said, "Your Majesty, you are wise."

She said: "Mr. Zhang raised money everywhere and collected tens of thousands of taels of silver notes, saying that he would donate it to the royal family. It was also difficult for him. He was running around despite his illness. The Ai family knows that you are all doing it for Mr. Cheng. . Aijia only knows about family affairs, and the outer court is not what he should do."

After a pause, she continued: "Both Mr. Zhang and Yi Jia have ignored the fact that His Majesty is older now than before."

A trace of sadness appeared on her round and wealthy face.

I said: "Queen Mother, you are the Holy Mother. Your Majesty takes care of the world and fulfills your filial piety. Your Majesty may be willing to listen to what you have to say."

She said: "His Majesty's thunderous wrath has decided to imprison Mr. Cheng."

I took out the bloody clothes and mud boots I brought from home, knelt on the ground, and cried: "Your Majesty, my husband is loyal and responsible. He never slacked off in the disaster area. He died of exhaustion for the sake of the royal family and your majesty. As it should be. I just hope that your majesty can spare his life and spare his life. My wife and my family will be grateful to him for the rest of our lives."

The Queen Mother said to the palace people: "Fuxingjun, please get up."

"Sang Yu, come here, sit next to Aijia-"

I stepped forward, sat down, and burst into tears.

In Huaishi, my husband was indeed convicted.

The power of God is unpredictable, but what did he do wrong?
Historically, every official who has provided disaster relief has made a lot of money, making the country difficult to make money.But he was not greedy for a penny and ended up covered in scars.In the end, it was a disaster.

It’s hard to sing with a single palm.

The Queen Mother sighed and said: "Sang Yu, last night, after Mr. Zhang left, the Aijia talked to His Majesty. Your Majesty only said a few words, and the Aijia was heartbroken. The Aijia thought, maybe, It's time to avoid suspicion. Your Majesty is not the same as yesterday, Aijia is not the Aijia of yesterday, and Mr. Zhang is not the Mr. Zhang of yesterday."

I don't understand.

She said: "Have you ever heard of the ridiculous rumor that the black-hearted prime minister is lying on the dragon's bed?"

I hurriedly lowered my head.

Ever since Jin Yiwei killed dozens of people who spread rumors on the street, this has been taboo.

No one dared to mention it.

She said: "The late emperor died young, and the Ai family has been widowed since the age of [-]. Mr. Zhang is a minister who cares about life and is also the emperor's teacher. He comes to the palace every day to give lessons to His Majesty. The Ai family respects him for being knowledgeable and loyal, and once said to him, Your Majesty and all state affairs are entrusted to Mr. Zhang. Some unscrupulous people fabricate rumors, but Aijia never takes them to heart. Aijia thinks that His Majesty is the same. But last night, Aijia was in a trance, thinking of the common people. A slang saying, a child can’t help his mother--"

I understand, His Majesty has grown up, and he is trying his best to get rid of the shackles of his childhood.

The so-called "black-hearted prime minister lies on the dragon's bed" is just an excuse.He did not want the Queen Mother to interfere too much in state affairs.

That’s it for now, I really can’t say anything more.

Kneeling on the ground, he bowed three times and said, "The Queen Mother is happy to have a good life and is about to be raised. I will retire."

The Queen Mother said softly: "Sang Yu, you have the title and will be fine. This is all the Ai family can do."

"My wife, I thank the Queen Mother for showing mercy."

I stood up, walked out of the hall, and merged into the boundless heat.

rebellious.

The most intolerable thing for the emperor is disobedience.

He would rather have a bunch of obedient useless people than have his subordinates make independent decisions.

Now, what should we do?
I left the palace in despair. As the carriage was driving on the road, I heard a commotion.

The people on the roadside were talking loudly: "Have you heard? There are many disaster victims outside Wufeng Tower, and there are tens of thousands of umbrellas!"

"Mr. Cheng of the Household Department is in trouble. He only offended the imperial court for the sake of the people. The people can't bear it."

"Then Mr. Cheng is so young, why isn't he afraid of death?"

"By the way, who started the Wanmin Umbrella?"

I listened to a few words in a hurry and asked the driver: "Go to Wufeng Tower!"

I met Xun Yitang again.

She was still wearing a cassock, and she was thinner than Huanghua.

She stood among the crowd of people, stood on tiptoes, and tried her best to hold the Wanmin Umbrella as high as possible.

It will take time to prepare for the Wanmin Umbrella.

It seemed that she had anticipated Cheng Huaishi's disaster long ago.

She understands him.

She knew that he was full of ambition, sympathized with all living beings, and devoted himself to disaster relief.She didn't stop him, but secretly made preparations to save him.

She never quit.

Like a burning candle, it will not rest until death.

"Folks, it's up to you whether Mr. Cheng can save his life."

Everyone replied: "I would like to ask for Master Cheng's life."

"Kneel down with me, and we will read together -"

Everyone knelt down towards the imperial city in the Five Phoenix Tower.

"King Wen ruled the world through his benevolence and righteousness. Your Majesty is now giving kindness to the world!"

"King Wen ruled the world through his benevolence and righteousness. Your Majesty is now giving kindness to the world!"

"We are waiting for all the people to ask for mercy from your majesty."

"We are waiting for all the people to ask for mercy from your majesty."

The sun is shining.

Everyone chanted it over and over again.

He was allowed to be driven away by the palace guards and refused to disperse.

The movement shocked the entire capital.

An hour later, the palace door opened wide——

A royal eunuch came out to announce the decree.

When His Majesty pardoned Cheng Huai, he allowed him to return home without guilt.

Your Majesty takes into account the word "stable".

The boundless anger was put away at the appeal of all the people.

I stood outside Wufeng Tower and watched Cheng Huaishi walk out step by step.He bowed deeply to the people who asked for help.

He and Xun Yitang looked at each other several times across the sea of ​​people.

Nothing was said.

The sun never fades.

Fried lung and intestines.The fire wheel spits out high.

The trees on the street seemed to be sick, and their leaves were curled with dust on their branches.

He looked around and saw me.

The world is like a steamer.

He walked up to me, held my hand, got into the carriage with me, and said softly: "Let's go home."

(End of this chapter)