Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

The old priest knelt in front of the bed, carefully diagnosed the pulse, came out from the inner room, and bowed and said: "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother has not been able to eat well since she had a heat stroke the day before yesterday, and due to the invasion of wind evil, internal and external suffering, she has been injured. Yuan.

In addition, I am already old and medicines and stones are ineffective. I am afraid that... I will not be able to save myself, and I will be punished by death. "After speaking, he knelt down.

"What?" All the princes and princes exclaimed.

However, no one yelled at the imperial doctor. Everyone was smart and knew that they would have to ask for help if they got sick in the future.

If you kill this person with the most profound medical skills, who will save his life? We can't make the same mistakes as Cao Cao.

Emperor Xifeng frowned and said, "Is there nothing we can do? I order you to cure the Queen Mother no matter what method you use. If you are cured, I will reward you heavily!"

The old minister said: "I have a shallow medical knowledge, I am ashamed of my Holy Majesty, and I am deeply indebted to your Majesty. Even though I try my best, I can only extend the life of the Queen Mother for a few days."

Emperor Xifeng frowned and sighed: "You take turns attending to the sick here, and you are not allowed to leave for a moment. I will go see the Holy Emperor."

"The ministers obey the order."

In the Hall of Longevity and Longevity, the Supreme Emperor, wearing a black and white Bagua Yunjin Taoist robe, was meditating on a futon, closing his eyes and meditating. Behind him, two gilt bronze square tripods with Kui dragon patterns floated out of light smoke, soothing his mind and calming his mind.

Emperor Xifeng came in and saw this scene. He walked up to the Supreme Emperor and said solemnly: "Father, the child just went to see his mother. According to the imperial doctor, the illness is not serious. He may not be able to return to his old state of mind in a hurry."

Although the Supreme Emperor is over eighty years old, he has maintained his friendship in recent years and his body is still very strong. Hearing this, his eyes slightly opened, and he could not see the slightest hint of joy or sorrow. He pointed to the futon in front of him and said: "Sit down."

Emperor Xifeng looked at the futon and slowly sat down cross-legged.

"Emperor, there is no need to comfort me. I know your mother's body. Since ancient times, who among the sage emperors has never died?
It can be seen that everything is fate, and no one can control it at all. I have been practicing Taoism for many years, but it was foolish to seek immortality in the past.

Fortunately, after reading those few boxes of Taoist books, I finally understood the truth that life and death cannot be forced. How could I not see through your mother's affairs? "The Supreme Emperor waved his hand.

Emperor Xifeng hurriedly said: "Father, Shengming, it is important for you to take care of the dragon's body. The child has been strictly ordered to be treated by the Imperial Hospital. The queen mother may have a chance of survival."

The Supreme Emperor shook his head and smiled, and said: "Does the Emperor know why I was transferred to you back then?"

Emperor Xifeng said: "The Sacred Heart is as deep as the ocean, how can a child understand it?"

The Supreme Emperor said: "It's because of your sincerity and filial piety.

Back then, I was so fond of your second brother and made him the prince early on. Who would have thought that he would take advantage of my illness and couldn't wait to sit on that chair, which really made me heartbroken.

The other princes also formed cliques overtly or covertly, all hoping for the throne or wanting to gain the advantage of being a slave to the dragon.

You, the fourth child, are the only one who comes to serve me every day honestly, asking me for help, and asking for medicine without any selfish thoughts.

I just realized that the prince’s intelligence and strategy are secondary, and his character and character are the first. "

Emperor Xifeng was also moved and said: "Father, the child is just a middle-aged man. He does not have the virtues and talents of the Holy Lord. He only received the teachings from his father since he was a child. He must be an honest man and do his duty. From now on, he dare not or forget it." .

Unexpectedly, his father, Emperor Wang, rejected all opinions and granted him the importance of a divine weapon.

Over the years, I have always kept my father's trust in mind, worked hard and slept hard, and never slacked off for a day, fearing that I would betray my father's trust and be ashamed of my ancestors. "

The Supreme Emperor smiled and nodded: "You have done a good job, and I am greatly relieved. The country is in your hands, and I can rest assured that I will follow your mother in the future."

Emperor Xifeng said hurriedly: "My father is in good health, so why do you say such unlucky words?"

The Supreme Emperor waved his hands and said: "How can I care about this at my age?

It's just that you still have a long time to come. Recently, I have heard a lot of things, some new laws, but they are in vain, which has made people in the capital panic. Even your royal sisters came to me to cry.

Emperor, I know that your heart is good, and you want to manage the foundation laid by your ancestors well, but you must know that running a big country is like cooking small dishes, and you must not act too hastily, which will cause turmoil in the world. Emperor Xifeng said: "Father, your Majesty is very generous." It's not because the child is trying to be strong, but he has no choice but to think that the strong master can defeat his ancestor.

Over the years, the number of places where the court spends money has increased a lot, and the taxes paid by the provinces have become less and less. However, 80% of the 10% of the land in the world does not need to pay taxes.

In the long run, it will be difficult for the imperial court to support itself, and it is even more likely that Chen Sheng and Wu Guang will suffer.

As for the deficit, it is even more shocking. The national treasury alone has a deficit of more than 10 million taels, and the treasury of the provinces and vassals is even more difficult to count.

The child had to harden his heart and urge the money, hoping to replenish the warehouse to prepare for disaster.

Since those royal sisters were at the knees of their father, they were not unkind people, so they paid for them out of their own pockets. "

The Supreme Emperor pondered for a moment and said: "I understand your difficulties. As the saying goes, you don't know how expensive firewood and rice are when you are not a family member, so it is not ordinary to be an emperor.

I am very pleased that you are ambitious and capable of doing things that no one else can do, and that you want to wipe out the world's old evils.

I am old and have no ambition to create anything. I am afraid that you will be eager for success, change the ancestral law, and cause trouble. "

Emperor Xifeng cupped his hands and said: "Father, don't worry, my child has the most important responsibility in the world. He will act with caution and will not let it be ignored."

The Supreme Emperor smiled and nodded: "If you think so, I feel relieved. Let's go. I'm tired."

"Father, don't be too tired. My son, come back tomorrow to say hello."

"Good." The Supreme Emperor nodded.

After Emperor Xifeng left, Xia Shouzhong, the eunuch of the Sixth Palace, came in like a civet cat and stood quietly waiting for orders.

The Supreme Emperor looked solemn. The conversation he had with Jinshang just now seemed ordinary and warm, but in fact he had secretly reminded him several times. But Jinshang's determination to burn everything completely shattered his remaining illusions.

Changing the ancestral law and angering the powerful and powerful gentry in the world will inevitably lead to chaos in the world and the country will not be protected. The inheritance of our ancestors must not be destroyed in the hands of the fourth child!
The Supreme Emperor was silent for a long time, then slowly said: "Tell them a few and act according to the plan."

"My slave obeys the order." Xia Shouzhong's eyes flashed with excitement, and he keenly smelled the familiar scent of power.

I have not tasted this taste for many years. Once anyone has tasted it, they will always know the taste and never let go.

Even if you are forced to let go, you can't help but think of ways and clever names to try again, and the emperor is no exception, because the emperor is also a human being.

Once the seeds of power take root in a person's heart, it is impossible to remove them unless the heart is torn out.

All talk of being indifferent to fame and wealth, being detached from other things is nonsense. Either you have never had it, or you have been forced to give it up, that’s all.

Xia Shouzhong thought so and left quickly.
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"Cong meets the Queen Mother."

"I see you, my concubine."

When they heard that Queen Chen was back, Jia Cong and Concubine Yuan hurriedly went out to greet her.

"Ping Shen." Empress Chen waved her hands with a smile, led the two of them in, and said, "Sister Yuan Fei will go back first, while I have a few words with Brother Cong."

"Yes, I, my concubine, are retiring." Concubine Yuan bowed, but still felt uneasy. She glanced at Jia Cong and said, "Brother Cong, please speak more seriously. Don't contradict the empress."

"Sister, don't worry, am I just a child?" Jia Cong said with a smile.

Concubine Yuan rolled her eyes at him, do you think you are not? (End of chapter)