A Thousand Hills

Chapter 376

Earl Jiang is a powerful figure in the imperial capital. She only got married in her forties, and the person she married was, uh, different.Therefore, Earl Jiang's big wedding was anything but lively.

Even Prime Minister Tang went to have a cup of wedding wine before saying goodbye.

Both Emperor Zhaoming and Empress Xie gave extremely rich congratulatory gifts.

What's very interesting is that Emperor Zhaoming asked Liu Fufeng to deliver the congratulatory gift, and said to Liu Fufeng, "We missed the matter of Earl Jiang's pregnancy, but looking at it now, they are really destined."

Liu Fufeng said in his heart that at the beginning he felt that Feng Feiyu was different from Jiang Xingyun, not to mention others, it has been a while, whoever catches the enemy general is not killed with a knife, Feng Feiyu is different, he just knocked Jiang Xingyun unconscious He was taken hostage, and later Nan'an Hou rescued Jiang Xingyun.Liu Fufeng said, "Maybe General Feng is interested in Earl Jiang at that moment."

Emperor Zhaoming said with emotion, "It's no wonder that Earl Jiang's demeanor is indeed admired by many." Isn't Li Jiujiang still a bachelor and naked?

Liu Fufeng handed out the reward in the past, and it can be regarded as seeing the most bizarre big wedding in the imperial capital. Feng Feiyu just came to the imperial capital, and I don't know if he doesn't have a house or he negotiated with Jiang Xingyun to get married.Anyway, Jiang Xingyun was picked up from the Earl's Mansion, detoured from Suzaku Street to Xuanwu Street, and then sent back to the Earl's Mansion, where the bridal chamber was also located.

Anyway, Earl Jiang is powerful, and no one dared to say this to her face, everyone just laughed behind his back.The third prince said, "Oh, my Aunt Jiang is so domineering!" and married Feng Feiyu back home.

Earl Jiang's big wedding was grand enough, but the full moon ceremony was even better, not for anyone else, when Earl Jiang loved his son at the full moon ceremony, Emperor Zhaoming bestowed a marriage on this kid, marrying him as the eldest daughter of the fifth prince.By the way, he named the eldest daughter of the fifth prince the Jiachun Princess, and named his grandson-in-law Feng Lie.Emperor Zhaoming was so gracious, Feng Feiyu, Jiang Xingyun and his wife entered the palace to thank them and returned home. Feng Feiyu said, "It seems that I can't stay in the emperor for a long time." Emperor Zhaoming gave such a generous gift, except that his wedding with Jiang Xingyun symbolized Jingjiang. In addition to the complete obedience of the surrender, the other thing is that Emperor Zhaoming will definitely use him.These, the husband and wife have also discussed.Furthermore, Emperor Zhaoming had asked him about rebuilding the navy, and Feng Feiyu had already been mentally prepared.

Jiang Xingyun said, "Your Majesty has long intended to rebuild the navy. The court has money and can recruit manpower. What is lacking is a suitable naval general. Now that Ariel is full moon, it is not impossible to go south."

Both husband and wife were prepared for this kind of mentality. When Jiang Xingyun entered the palace and mentioned this matter, Xie Moru said, "It's also winter now, and we will go when spring is warmer next year. Otherwise, it will be so cold, Ariel is still young."

Jiang Xingyun didn't care, so the couple went to Tangquan Palace with the empress to spend the winter. Of course, their husband and wife did not live in Tangquan Palace, but important officials like Jiang Xingyun all had houses near Tangquan Palace.

Feng Feiyu was not a very sociable person, except for General Lin, who had become an official in Jingjiang, he and his former rival Liu Fufeng were very good at talking.

Not many days later, Ning Zhiyuan came to the court with a great gift, and he expressed his sincere thanks to the empress, after presenting the gift, he welcomed Miao'an back to Sihai Kingdom to reunite with Duan Sihai.

Another year passed in a blink of an eye, and in the fifth year of Zhaoming, the imperial capital was Chunwei.

The spring has not yet started, Xining Guan [-] miles urgently delivered the battle report, the western barbarians plundered the border, the war was tense, and the imperial court was asked for reinforcements.

Emperor Zhaoming immediately summoned his cabinet to discuss matters, and Emperor Zhaoming's cabinet was extremely efficient. On the same day, Emperor Zhaoming decided to send his son-in-law Zhong Yongbo to support the Xining war.Princess Duanning was very worried when she was holding the child, but she couldn't tell her not to ask her husband to go, so she hurriedly packed things for her husband.

Uncle Zhongyong has not yet left the imperial capital, and another [-] miles hastened the battle report. Xining Pass was defeated, the general of Xining died in battle, and Xining Pass was attacked by barbarians... If Emperor Zhaoming hadn't been an emperor who had gone through the war, he would have been in a daze. up.

Emperor Zhaoming immediately ordered Uncle Zhongyong to rush to help Xiningguan, and after receiving the supplies, if there was any disagreement, Uncle Zhongyong was allowed to requisition the army's food and grass locally.Uncle Zhongyong led the army to go, Empress Xie comforted her husband and said, "Your Majesty is relieved for the time being, except for the Xining garrison, Jinzhong is still stationed by the King of Jin."

Emperor Zhaoming did not hide his worries, he was worried about the war in Xining, and he was also worried about King Jin, and said, "Elder Brother is in charge of the Ministry of War since he was on duty, and at this moment, I can only hope that Elder Brother can support Uncle Zhongyong."

Empress Xie said, "Officials from Shaanxi and Gansu, not to mention others, Zhu Yan and Buyu have all gone through wars. They have experience in facing wars. Uncle Zhongyong led cavalry. I think they supported Uncle Zhongyong's soldiers and horses." In the past, it was not difficult."

Emperor Zhaoming nodded.

He knew that at this time, the emperor had to be stable first, but he still couldn't help sighing, saying, "I'm just looking forward to seeing Feng Feiyu from Ximan."

At this time, King Jin's situation was definitely more serious than Emperor Zhaoming had imagined.

King Jin did have soldiers and horses, plus the defenders stationed in the city, but the total number was only 3000. There were more than [-] Western barbarians outside the city.

King Jin had never fought a war, and he didn't know much about commanding. As for the generals in the city, General Zhaoyong of the third rank had already died in battle, and the remaining two were of the fifth rank.Fortunately, as Empress Xie said, although Zhu Yan and Su Buyu were civil servants, both of them had experienced wars. When Zhou was in office, he went through the battle of Nan'anguan, and later, the battle of Jiangnan spread to Nan'an. Su Buyu also experienced it at that time, so he has relatively rich experience.However, Zhao Shiyu is an authentic civil servant. He has been an official for more than [-] years, and he has been serving the late emperor. He has only left the imperial capital once, that is, as an imperial envoy to Beijing Pass, and sent back military equipment. Apart from this, Zhao Shiyu has no A little military officer experience, but sending armaments is actually not considered a military officer experience.It may be that Zhao Shiyu was born with this kind of talent. The general is dead, and the king of Jin can't understand the war. The responsibility of the king of Jin is to go to the city every day to appease the people in the city, so as not to make the people panic.Then, how to defend the city was discussed and arranged by Su Buyu and Zhao Shiyu.Zhu Yan issued the order and carried it out.

They had no intention of abandoning the city and fleeing. The three of them were not stupid. Losing land was a death penalty.I'd rather die in battle, I'm still a martyr, the whole family won't survive if I abandon the city and run away.

Not only did they not run away, in fact the enemy army outside the city hadn't been there for so long at first, but because the king of Jin's banner was displayed on the top of the city, the Ximan king saw that there was a prince in the city, no, we have to take one of them back.Then, all the Western barbarians suddenly came.

King Jin had no idea, so he said privately to Zhao Shiyu, "I want to live and die with the city, and the son is far away in the imperial capital, so I don't worry about it, Dalang and the others, but in case, I will make them die together with me." Aran is still young, when the time comes, I will write a will, and you will take Aran and my will and escape, and give the will to the fifth, and let the fifth take revenge for me." Aran is The youngest grandson of King Jin.

Zhao Shiyu comforted, "It's not so bad yet."

The King of Jin sighed, "It's been ten days. Our city has run out of arrows, and nearly half of the soldiers were killed or injured. How much longer can we last?"

"If the soldiers are dead, they can still be topped by the young men in the city. The arrows are exhausted, and there are still knives and guns. Don't worry, Your Highness, at least you can defend for another month." Zhao Shiyu said, "The ones attacking the city are only barbarians, and it's not Feng Feiyu." Feng Feiyu's attack on Min'an City was wonderful. It is said that Emperor Zhaoming, who was not yet an emperor, was chased after him, and his last words came out.

Of course, at the moment, King Jin's last words have also come out.

Speaking of which, he is really a father's son, and he remembers to confess his last words when he is in danger.

When King Jin was guarding No. 15 days, Uncle Zhongyong’s reinforcements arrived. King Jin and others stood on the city wall, watching with their own eyes that the army led by Uncle Zhongyong was like a roaring black dragon, heading straight for the Central Army of the Western Man. .Immediately, the outside of the city turned into a sea of ​​blood and flesh. The King of Jin sighed, "It is said that loyalty and bravery are unmatched by the three armies. If you don't see it yourself, how can you believe that there are such fierce generals in the world!"

After two hours, Ximan began to retreat.

Zhao Shiyu immediately said, "Your Highness, you should open the city gate and welcome Uncle Zhong Yong into the city."

Su Buyu said, "His Royal Highness, we still need to prepare the food and grass needed by Uncle Zhongyong." Jin Wang felt that he had escaped from death, and Jin Wang handed over the preparation of food and grass to Zhu Yan, walked towards the city wall with a big smile, and said, "My lord You must personally welcome Uncle Zhongyong into the city."

Uncle Zhongyong has entered the city, but the army is stationed outside the city. The King of Jin sent people to help clean up the battlefield. The two armies fought, and there were many casualties, so it was necessary to clean up.

Uncle Zhongyong, wearing armor, bowed to King Jin.King Jin waved his hand, helped him up personally, and said, "I hope to be loyal and brave for a long time." Then he asked, "How is Your Majesty?"

Under Uncle Zhongyong's iron-gray heavy armor was a slightly frail and delicate face. His armor was stained with blood, which added a bit of murderous air to this delicate and frail face. Uncle Zhongyong said solemnly, "Your Majesty received With the report of the battle at Xining Pass, I immediately sent my ministers to help His Highness, fortunately, the minister did not come late, and His Highness was frightened."

The king of Jin asked Uncle Zhongyong to speak in the city, and said, "This king is the vassal king of Jin, and it is his duty to guard the land. Why should you be surprised? It's just that the son of a bitch, the Western barbarians, have retreated now, but this Along the way, they burned, killed, looted countless people towards me!"

Zhao Shiyu was outside to arrange the supply of Uncle Zhongyong's army, Zhu Yansu went to the feudal prince's mansion together to talk without saying a word, Uncle Zhongyong was going to rest for one night, and continue to pursue the western barbarian soldiers tomorrow morning.

On the second day, King Jin personally led the governor and other officials to send Uncle Zhongyong away. King Jin thought that the old man was willing to marry his beloved daughter.

Ten days later, news came that the Ximan people had been chased out of Xining Pass. Uncle Zhongyong even killed two princes of the Ximan tribe, beheaded them, and sent them back to the imperial capital.Emperor Zhaoming rejoiced, ordered Uncle Zhongyong to take over the post of General of Xining, gathered the remnants of Xining Pass, and then stationed at Xining Pass.

The King of Jin was also very happy to hear the news, and even praised Emperor Zhaoming for his wisdom, saying, "With Uncle Zhongyong at Xining Pass, I can sleep peacefully."

Zhao Shiyu smiled without saying a word.

The king of Jin privately asked Zhao Shiyu, but he couldn't tell about the last words he confessed earlier.

Zhao Shiyu said, "When His Highness is in danger, he regards me as someone who cares for his orphans. How can I be such a gossip?"

King Jin said, "At that time, what I said was true."

"I know."

Uncle Zhongyong expelled the Ximan people from Xining Pass, and beheaded two princes in a row, finally regaining some face for the court.

Emperor Zhaoming and Empress Xie said, "This Zhongyong is too sincere." Passing Uncle Zhongyong's secret book to Empress Xie, Empress Xie took it for a closer look. It turned out that Uncle Zhongyong said that the two princes he beheaded were both He suspected that these two people were not important figures in the Western Barbarian army, they might be the cannon fodder thrown by the Western Barbarian king, and they killed people with our hands.

Who has such credit and says that what he killed was cannon fodder!
That is Uncle Zhongyong.

Empress Xie smiled when she saw it, and said, "This is also the benefit of being loyal and brave. Many people wish to say that they deserve three points for their contributions. Zhongyong is a down-to-earth person, and it is not in vain that His Majesty has his eyes on him."

Emperor Zhaoming laughed, "Not only is it good for fighting, but it's also good for Duanning."

"Yes." Xie Moru said, "I see that Duanning was very worried a few days ago, now that Zhongyong is stationed at Xining Pass, and the weather is getting warmer now, it is better to let Duanning go too, the young couple, always stay together One place is better."

Emperor Zhaoming was a little bit reluctant to part with his daughter, Xie Moru said to him, "Think about it, Your Highness, young couples, what should we do if we are not together?"

Emperor Zhaoming sighed, "Then let Duanning go. When Xie Consort went to work in Xining Prefecture, Aunt Yi'an also went with him."

Xie Moru nodded.

Princess Duanning was also a little reluctant to part with the imperial capital, but she still cared about her husband in her heart. Empress Xie asked her if she would like to go to Xining Pass. Princess Duanning thought about it and said, "I can't rest assured that the son-in-law is alone in Xining Pass. I just can't bear to leave my father. The queen mother, and the concubine's elder brother Liu Lang and the others."

Xie Moru said softly, "We are all in the imperial capital, and everything is fine. But you went to Xining Pass. After being looted by the barbarians, Xining Pass will inevitably be depressed. You grew up in the imperial capital, and it was the first time you went there. Be disgusted. The country belongs to our family. The country is big, some places are poorer, and some places are richer. it is good."

Princess Duanning said, "Mother, don't worry, I'm not such a delicate person."

Xie Moru smiled.

Concubine Xu Shu was the one who was most reluctant to part with Princess Duanning. Even though Concubine Xu Shu was reluctant, she knew that it would not be good to stop her daughter from staying in the imperial capital.

He just hurriedly asked the palace servants to pack up some useful things, and asked the daughter to take them with her when she was introduced.

Before Princess Duanning left the imperial capital, the second prince went to her mansion to see if there was anything he could do to help. Princess Duanning's mansion also wanted to keep people, so he said to the second prince, "I arranged to stay Mother in charge, if there is anything, I will let them go to your house to look for you."

The second prince and Princess Duanning are compatriots, met the person who stayed behind with Princess Duanning, settled the matter, and said, "This time you go to Xining Pass, you have to be escorted. Originally, I wanted to discuss this with the royal father. Yes, but Xining Pass is currently undergoing military reconstruction, and there are many affairs related to the Ministry of War, Father asked the third younger brother to send you there."

Princess Duanning knew about this, she said, "It's nothing for me to go to Xining Pass, being with the son-in-law, even though it's more difficult, Princess Yi'an was able to go, so naturally I was able to go, I'm just worried about you."

"What are you worried about me?"

Princess Duanning said, "We are brothers and sisters. We grew up together with the eldest brother, the third brother and the sixth brother. We were all good when we were young, but when we grow up, we have more thoughts. I know you don't have that kind of heart. It's just that I'm leaving now, and I don't know when I'll be back after I go, so I'm worried, so I'll tell you again."

The second prince showed a mellow smile on his chubby face, and said, "I don't know. It's useless for anyone to be anxious about this matter, it all depends on the father, queen and queen."

Princess Duanning nodded.

The two brothers and sisters had a very private conversation, and at night, the second prince left.

After Princess Duanning left the imperial capital, all the princes gave gifts to each other, and the gifts from the empress were even more generous.As a result, Princess Duanning was escorted by the third prince to Xining Pass to reunite with her son-in-law.

As soon as Princess Duanning left, Jiang Xingyun and Feng Feiyu were ordered to go south to rebuild the navy and left the imperial capital on a certain day.

At the beginning of August, Ximan sent envoys to bring the news that Princess Heshun had been proclaimed a concubine by the new king, and at the same time requested to reopen the dispute between the two countries, but Emperor Zhaoming flatly refused.Even if the Ximan envoys wanted to meet the Ximan princess, Emperor Zhaoming did not agree, but coldly ordered Honglu Temple to send him away from the imperial capital.

During the Double Ninth Festival, Beiliang sent envoys to ask Dong Mu to condemn the rebel who returned to Beiliang to murder the former king, the eldest son of the first Beiliang king.

Emperor Zhaoming directly said that the crown prince has never heard of any act of treason, and your former king of Beiliang entrusted the crown prince to me.

For a while, the relations between Dongmu, Beiliang and Ximan were tense.

The war resumed in the spring of the sixth year of Zhaoming. This time, Ximan troops sent troops to Xining Pass, and Beiliang troops sent troops to Beijing Pass.Fortunately, Uncle Zhongyong and General Ji were very competitive, not to mention keeping people out of the pass, and they had gained quite a lot in the battle.

This year, Emperor Zhaoming lived quite proudly.

In addition, the overseas envoys brought back by Feng Feiyu and Jiang Xingyun also started maritime trade with Dongmu after seeing the prosperity of Dongmu.Maritime trade is prosperous, and the increase in imperial tax and silver is very gratifying.Emperor Zhaoming admired Ouyang Jing very much. When Ouyang Jing came to the imperial capital to report on his duties, he praised him greatly and said with a smile, "I was worried about letting you go to the south of the Yangtze River, but now I see that you are in good health. It happens that Doctor Xia is in the imperial capital. I'll let Dr. Xia give you a diagnosis later." Such a useful person cannot die early.Ouyang Jing is very talented and knowledgeable, but because of his frail health, Ouyang's family can't trust him to participate in Qiuwei and Chunwei.When Empress Xie recommended Ouyang Jing to Emperor Zhaoming, Emperor Zhaoming was worried about Ouyang Jing's body.Seeing Ouyang Jing again today, I feel that Ouyang Jing's complexion is much stronger than before.

Ouyang Jing thanked His Majesty for the medical treatment, and reported to Emperor Zhaoming about the Jingjiang and Fujian ports.

Emperor Zhaoming always cared about who he admired. Seeing that Ouyang Jing was not yet married, Emperor Zhaoming inevitably asked him a question.

"Where, there is Miracle Physician Xia here, Ouyang, just feel at ease." Emperor Zhaoming said, "God bestowed you, Ouyang, and Miracle Physician Xia to me, just to heal your body and leave your name in history." .”

Ouyang Jing kept being humble, and then Emperor Zhaoming introduced Princess Shouyichang to Ouyang Jing.

Ouyang Jing is not Li Jiujiang, he has no favorite person in his heart, Ouyang Jing is a politician, and he has a momentary calculation of Shangzhu's political interests.In the previous dynasty, concubines were not allowed to participate in government affairs, so the late emperor was the lord, and everyone still worried about it. However, the first concubine Xie consort was also reused by the late emperor. The Minister of the Ministry of War, entered the cabinet as the prime minister, and then everyone married the princess with peace of mind.Without him, after marrying the princess, the relationship with the royal family was immediately three-pointed.

Moreover, the princesses did not have any notoriety, but the Lord's son-in-law, such as Li Xuan, General of the Imperial Guard, Uncle Zhongyong and others, all had smooth careers.

Ouyang Jing was a very smart person, and said, "I'm afraid, I'm from a humble background, so I'm not worthy of a princess." He already made his wish.

Emperor Zhaoming couldn't understand why he couldn't tell, and smiled, "I see how you are, I just mentioned it to you. It's just the same, you also know that at first, Princess Shou Yichang Shang Qin's family, Qin's son-in-law was very inappropriate, and later he came out. Family, I don’t care about his grandfather’s face. If you are the lord, you must treat my fifth sister well.”

Ouyang Jing quickly confessed his loyalty, "Having Your Majesty take a fancy to Princess Shang is really a blessing that I dare not dream of in this life. How dare you disrespect the princess?"

Emperor Zhaoming was very happy to be a great matchmaker.

Turning around, he told his wife about this matter, Xie Moru heard that Ouyang Jing's health has improved a lot, so he is also optimistic about this marriage.For Princess Shouyichang, it was naturally Xie Moru who told her that Princess Shouyichang was married once after all. In fact, if Princess Shouyichang hadn't insisted, Qin Xing might not have become a monk.Speaking of which, Princess Shou Yichang is quite violent. Princess Shou Yichang knows that since Emperor Zhaoming has made a decision on this matter, she absolutely cannot go back on her word. I don't have any other conditions. After all, I am the younger sister of the emperor's brother, the daughter of the first emperor, and the status of the eldest princess. I don't need him to be very promising to the son-in-law. It's the same. I can't tolerate those half-hearted people."

Xie Moru said, "Your Majesty has already told Lord Ouyang."

Princess Shouyichang has no objection.

Xie Moru has always been very strict in doing things. After discussing with Emperor Zhaoming, he entrusted Princess Changtai to arrange for Ouyang Jing to meet Princess Shouyi in Changtai Palace.I don't know the specific circumstances of the meeting, but Princess Shou Yichang came into the palace with a very good complexion.

Thus, in the winter of the sixth year of Zhaoming, there was another happy event in the imperial capital.

After Ouyang Jing married Princess Shouyichang in the imperial capital, the two took their children to Jiangnan.

Before leaving, Princess Shou Yichang went to Fengyi Palace to thank Empress Xie, saying that she was dead-hearted, and it was because the emperor's brother and sister-in-law were thinking about her, and now she is living a good life again.

Emperor Zhaoming was also very happy, as the matchmaker just wanted to see the husband and wife get along well.Today, Princess Yichang is dependable for life, and Emperor Zhaoming feels that his elder brother is doing a very good job.

After Princess Shou Yichang went to the south of the Yangtze River with Ouyang Jing, Emperor Zhao Ming asked Empress Xie, "Is there any news about Liu Lang's wife?"

Empress Xie said, "Not yet."

After the sixth prince got married, Emperor Zhaoming didn't let him go out of the palace to open the mansion, nor did he give the sixth prince any specific tasks. He just let the sixth prince learn to do things by his side. Emperor Zhaoming didn't have any dissatisfaction with the sixth prince. It has been more than a year since they got married, and there is still no news. Emperor Mu Yuan is in a hurry.

Empress Xie said, "At the beginning, Sanlang and his daughter-in-law only got good news after two years of marriage."

Emperor Mu Yuan said meaningfully, "Sanlang, I'm not in a hurry, but Liulang can't procrastinate like this."

Not to mention Emperor Mu Yuan, the sixth prince and concubine are also anxious about the infertility of the sixth prince and concubine, and even Mrs. Su outside the palace is also worried.In the seventh year of Zhaoming, there is a book in the imperial history, and now the princes are adults, please ask Emperor Zhaoming to entrust the princes.

This enfeoffment is not only the enfeoffment of titles and feudal lands, but also...

Of the six princes of Emperor Zhaoming, you have to choose one to be the crown prince.

In recent years, Emperor Zhaoming's dragon prestige has become more and more prosperous, Emperor Zhaoming did not accept this, only said that the prince is still young, and he is not in a hurry to entrust him, so he pressed the matter down.However, the Sixth Prince's Concubine couldn't bear such a huge pressure. She and the Sixth Prince's marriage in the past few years, not to mention the royal family, even the common people's family, they also valued their heirs very much.The husband clearly has the upper hand here. Among the princes, only the husband has raised the aunt's knees, and only the husband is still living in the palace.She can't let the matter of heirs drag down her husband's political future. The sixth concubine discussed with the sixth prince, "Aren't the sons and concubines all my sons? In my heart, I look forward to children very much. She is His Highness's first wife. No matter who gives birth to a child for me, I will be happy."

The sixth prince was also anxious about his son, and said, "Let's wait."

"There is no need to wait any longer. If I should have it, I will have it sooner or later. If not, I feel sorry for the delay, Your Highness." As he spoke, the circles of his eyes were already red.

The sixth prince took her into his arms and stroked her back.

The matter of accepting the side concubine was brought up by the sixth concubine and Empress Xie in private. Empress Xie told Emperor Zhaoming about it, and Emperor Zhaoming nodded and said, "Liu Lang's daughter-in-law, she is quite sensible."

Empress Xie glanced at Emperor Zhaoming, and said with a half-smile, "I think back then, the late Emperor also commented on me like this behind his back."

Emperor Zhaoming laughed quickly, and said, "Where is this?" He said countless good words to his wife, and Empress Xie just smiled and gave up.

Emperor Zhaoming personally chose two side concubines for the six princes, one is the Cao family, the daughter of the governor of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and the other is the Qi family, the daughter of the prefect of Yangzhou.

Empress Xie tactfully comforted Mrs. Su, and also called Mrs. Su into the palace, and asked the mother and daughter to talk in the womb of the Sixth Emperor. Su Shi said, "If you learn from the empress, the road will not be difficult."

The two side concubines were both pregnant in the autumn of that year, and the empress was relieved when she learned of this.

(End of this chapter)