Lady Changning

Chapter 161 Reminder from the Fourth Prince (2)

The third prince himself took every step of the way in the palace, so he naturally neglected to take care of this young brother.

"I'm so dizzy."

I don't know if it's appropriate to describe such a young man as weak, but in fact he really can bear these four words, and he fainted after speaking.

The third prince picked up the fourth prince and announced to the imperial physician. After the imperial physician's diagnosis and treatment, the fourth prince was just infected with a cold, and if it was not serious, his bones seemed to be in an unhealthy environment for a long time, and now he was very weak.

Xi Changning has been guarding the fourth prince's bedside, taking care of every detail.Looking at his pale cheeks, she missed the fourth prince who dragged her through the crowd.

He was lively and sunny at that time. He bought a pomegranate red hairpin that was always worthless, and she still kept it in her box. Occasionally, she would take it out to have a look, but this palace is very particular about clothes. chances are few and far between.

"Changning, are you crying?"

"Fourth prince, you are awake, how did you become like this?"

The Fourth Prince gave a bitter smile, everyone in the palace knew that he was not favored, even though he was the adopted son of Concubine Zhao, Concubine Zhao was always strict with him, not allowing this or that, and even the slightest bit of displeasure would be spilled on him.

At that time, everyone in the palace only knew the crown prince, the third prince, and the second prince who was suddenly favored by Concubine Hui, and he had long since forgotten him as the fourth prince.Gradually, Concubine Zhao didn't care about him, those palace people would wink, he was playful and active, so he caused a lot of trouble, seeing their disgusted eyes, gradually he was unwilling to speak and come out.

Knowing that the prince is dead, he can only cry alone in the room. When everyone is paying attention to this matter, he can only silently watch the prince go away in the crowd. That is the only elder brother who has loved him.

"I went to see my father, he has changed."

The fourth prince couldn't bear to lose his family again. Although the emperor didn't have any hope of governing the country, he always loved and loved him. Ever since Concubine Hui appeared, the emperor no longer saw others in his eyes.

"The emperor is seriously ill, it's normal to have changes, the fourth prince don't think too much about it." Xi Changning thought that the fourth prince couldn't accept the emperor's old age.

"Changning, you and I are about the same age, but I think you see it more clearly than I do. But what I mean by change is not his appearance, but his heart. His decadence has spread to his heart, and that is old age."

He sneaked a look at the emperor, also when the empress and concubine Hui were away, what he saw was not an emperor but an old man in his twilight years, powerless and even without any desire to survive.

"Chang Ning, I don't dare to talk nonsense. I originally wanted to find you, but the people in the East Palace said that you were with Brother Sanhuang. I came here, but I... dare not say it in front of Brother Sanhuang."

Even a prince like him who doesn't leave home knows that the emperor's serious illness represents another struggle, which is more cruel than the prince's dispute.Everyone said that the throne belonged to either the second prince or the third prince. The second prince was naturally meek and unsuitable for governing the country, and the only suitable one was the relaxed and righteous third prince.

He is also a gentle prince, and the third prince supports more people. Needless to say, he knows that the third prince is not really gentle.So the fourth prince is even more afraid that he will bring disaster out of his mouth.

"Fourth prince, do you have something to say to me?"

"Father knows that he is going to die, and he is even willing." The fourth prince told Xi Changning what he saw.

To him, Xi Changning is not only Xi Changning, she is the eldest brother's wife, her sister-in-law, and even the girl who smiled like sunshine many years ago. He believes in his own vision.

"Fourth prince, do you know that saying this is to bring trouble." Xi Changning lowered his voice to stop him from continuing.

As a king, if he loses the desire to survive, who else will follow him, and who will listen to him?It must be that the trees fell and the monkeys scattered. Those who are thoughtful will definitely look for backers everywhere, and the court will not be in chaos.Then the battle for the throne will intensify, and massacres are unavoidable, at least not like this, everyone will quietly wait for the emperor to spit out who the next generation king is.

"It's fine if you think about it randomly, but you are all in it, you don't think it's strange that the father is seriously ill, so naturally you don't care. My memory is still the old father, so I can naturally feel something is wrong now."

Xi Changning thought about what the fourth prince had said. His words were good. After going through so many things, it seemed that no one noticed that the emperor was seriously ill. Now it seemed that something was wrong, especially when the fourth prince said that the emperor was willing. die.

"You can tell me what the fourth prince said. Don't let others know. Changning will definitely investigate and tell you if there is a result."

Xi Changning said this on the one hand because he didn't want to cause riots, and on the other hand he didn't want the fourth prince to get caught up in the fire.

"Changning, you have also changed, becoming a bit dazzling."

In my memory, Xi Changning was taciturn, whether he was in it or not, he always looked like he was watching a play.Now she also seems to be an indispensable pawn on the chessboard, but her growth is getting more and more dazzling, while she is far away.

Seeing the fourth prince lower his head, Xi Changning patted him on the shoulder lightly.

"The fourth prince hasn't changed at all, he's still the sunny and warm person in my memory."

Everyone was in the game, at least he wasn't, and he was lucky in that.

The two looked at each other and smiled wryly, yes, there are good and bad things.

"Chang Ning, how is my second brother? I was too young when he left, and when I saw him, I felt kind, just like the feeling my elder brother gave me."

This is a question to her, and she doesn't know whether it is good or bad when the days are gone.

"The eldest brother is dead. If he is compatible with you, he will be the second brother." The atmosphere was no longer so awkward, and the fourth prince had the strength to make jokes.

"Why?" Everyone felt that the two of them were incompatible people, one was very scheming, and the other was very pure.

"Complementary."

Knowing that the fourth prince was joking, Xi Changning really laughed.This complementarity is what he can figure out. Others wish that the two of them could be as far away as possible.

The third prince outside the door listened to the jokes of the two, but felt uncomfortable. He thought that Xi Changning had changed, but she still missed Huangfu Zimian in her heart.

In addition, he also heard a news that surprised him. If what the fourth brother said was true, then he didn't have to plan everything so constrainedly, but his biggest opponent was still Huangfu Zimian, the emperor's favorite Hui Hui. Even if the noble concubine has no one to support Huangfu Zimian, as long as the dying emperor speaks his name, the ministers can only obey.

Huangfu Zimian, who had always seemed harmless in terms of relationship and power, unexpectedly became the biggest stumbling block in the end. He smiled wryly and couldn't make up his mind.

It's better to check what the fourth prince said first.

Concubine Hui was taking care of the emperor these few days, accompanied by Huangfu Zimian, she seemed to be enjoying herself happily, the three of them talked about those happy days, there were laughter and tears, all of this was over.

The emperor's spirit also miraculously improved a lot, sometimes he could get out of bed and walk with the support of others, and the emperor himself smiled from the heart. In his opinion, all of this was Gu Hongyi's nostalgia.

Concubine Hui really misses the old love, the conversation she had with the queen and the emperor that day touched her.Although she still fell ill in the end, she regretted it when she woke up. She knew her own body, but she was counting backwards.

But she has become less and less controlled by herself, the evil self in her heart occupies her more time, and she can't blame others.Fortunately, she has been in a good mood these past few days, so she is very clear about what she has done.

"Mother, I felt the pulse of the emperor just now, and I always feel that there seems to be a backlog of unfavorable toxins in his body."

These toxins seem to accumulate in a small amount over a long period of time. Although they are not enough to kill a person, they can wear down a person's body.With doubts in his heart, he still asked unconsciously.

"The imperial doctor said that the medicine is three-point poisonous, and these poisons are fine. You can recuperate and get rid of them later, otherwise, don't you see that your father's health is getting better every day?"

Concubine Hui's eyes flickered, but she was Huangfu Zimian's own mother, and he simply no longer doubted her, because he knew that no one in this harem loved his father who was a king like his own mother.

"Then I'll mix some medicine myself to detoxify my father, maybe it will get better sooner." Huangfu Zimian said innocently.

"Okay. Okay." Although Hui Guifei was in a good mood, although she was afraid, she no longer doubted him and did not say much.

As he said, Huangfu Zimian walked towards his bedroom, thinking about how to prepare the prescription, but he didn't see the changeable expression on Concubine Hui's face.

"By the way, mother, you have been sick recently, did you take the medicine I prescribed for you on time?" Huangfu Zimian stopped walking away.

Concubine Hui regained her expression in time, and nodded with a smile.In fact, she stopped taking it a long time ago, it was to force Huangfu Zimian to compete for the crown prince's position, saying that it was true that she did not take the medicine, and she really never drank those medicines again.

Huangfu Zimian left, but Concubine Hui's heart was still beating wildly, she touched her heart with her hand, as if she was afraid that her heart would just jump out.She turned her face away just in time to see herself in the mirror.

Suddenly, she saw that person again, the evil self deep in her heart.

"You don't really think this is the end, do you? You are as naive as your son."

"No, don't come to me. I'm cured, I'm cured."

Concubine Hui covered her ears and didn't listen or look, but the voice was so sharp that no one could ignore it.

"Haha~ How could you be okay? I am you, and you are me. Have you forgotten?"

"Don't be naive, do you think I will die when you die? You will become as resentful as I am, watching the man you love and your sister spend the rest of your life, watching your child being expelled from the palace, this is What will happen to you and me. Don't pretend to be great, tell me in your heart that you are not happy at all."

"No, I am willing, I am willing. As long as they are all right, I can die with peace of mind."

(End of this chapter)