A Thousand Hills

Chapter 377

In the spring of the eighth year of Zhaoming Dynasty, Ximan sent an envoy to Dongmu with a lot of gifts, and asked for the opening of the dispute between the two countries, but Emperor Zhaoming refused.

For this reason, the envoys of the West Barbarians did not hesitate to bribe the important officials of the East Mu.

Prime Minister Tang reported the matter, and Emperor Zhaoming said, "It seems that Ximan is in a hurry."

Tang Xiangdao, "If there is no market to trade with our dynasty, they will not have a piece of iron pot. Especially in Xining Pass in Zhongyongbo Town, Ximan's repeated provocations were all defeated. Come to think of it, they have already learned how to be good. "

Emperor Zhaoming asked, "What does Prime Minister Tang think?"

Tang Xiangdao said, "In the past, the western barbarians plundered the border, and the people on our border burned, killed and looted. This matter has not been explained for a day, and the discussion field cannot be reopened for a day."

Emperor Zhaoming nodded, "Then let Honglu Temple respond to the envoys of the Western Barbarians in this way."

Tang Xianggong said yes.

In the past few years, Emperor Zhaoming had income from maritime trade, so he really didn't pay much attention to the trade with Ximan, especially when Ximan's army broke through Xining Pass, the soldiers of Xining Pass would be bloodied, and the people Being killed, this breath has not yet been swallowed, how can Emperor Zhaoming reopen the dispute between the two countries.

When Xie Moru heard about this, he just smiled.

After the Battle of Ximan, the state affairs went smoothly. One day, Emperor Zhaoming happily said to his wife, "Qin Tianjian has already chosen the auspicious land." It stands to reason that the first thing for every emperor to ascend the throne is to choose the auspicious land and build a mausoleum. Emperor Zhaoming was not in a hurry, and a few years before he came to the throne, the vassal kings were vassals, the princes opened their mansions, and the expenses of state affairs could not be saved. Therefore, even though he was the emperor, Emperor Zhaoming did not dare to let go spend money.Now that everything is going well and the treasury's income is good, Emperor Zhao Ming thought of repairing his own grave. Now that he has chosen a good place, he hastened to talk to his wife.

Xie Moru asked, "Where is it?"

Emperor Zhaoming showed his wife the copybook handed over by Qin Tianjian, and said, "It's just to the east of my father's tomb, right next to my father's and my son's, and facing the Taizu emperor's tomb. , is definitely a great place.”

Xie Moru looked at it and nodded, "This place is good, we will go to the underground later, and tell the prosperity of the country to the late emperor, the late emperor should be very pleased." I don't know if Emperor Mu Yuan is willing to see her again in the underground.

Emperor Zhaoming said, "Our mausoleum should not stand shoulder to shoulder with the late emperor. I thought it would cost money to build such a big mausoleum. It would be better to spend more money on the people. The country will last forever, and we will have descendants for thousands of generations. Paying homage is like enjoying happiness underground."

Xie Moru has no objection to this, "There is no emperor who became a Mingjun because of the magnificent mausoleum. Since then, Mingjun has always been a holy and benevolent person. Just like Your Majesty, that's it."

Emperor Zhaoming laughed, "Old husband and wife, don't praise me."

The couple talked back, and in April, Cao Shi, the concubine of the sixth prince, gave birth to the eldest son.Xie Moru heard that Mrs. Cao initiated the birth, frowned, and said to Wisteria, "Ms. Cao should be in May, why did she give birth so soon?"

Wisteria was about to go to the Sixth Emperor's uterus to inquire, when she saw the Sixth Prince's concubine, Mrs. Su, come to announce the good news to Empress Xie. Mrs. Su said with a smile on her face, "Congratulations, Queen Mother, Concubine Cao has given birth to a son."

Empress Xie asked Su Shi what she had said just now, and Su Shi said, "Cao's body is weak, and she felt a lot of discomfort when she was pregnant. Today, she gave birth early. Fortunately, mother and child are safe. My daughter-in-law has asked the imperial physician to treat Cao's After the diagnosis, Mrs. Cao is fine."

Empress Xie didn't say anything else, but ordered Ziteng to reward the child and Concubine Cao according to the emperor's grandson routine.Emperor Mu Yuan was very happy when he heard that the Cao family had a son. After rewarding him, he personally named the grandson Mu Xuan.

Mu Xuan's three baptisms and the full moon ceremony were very lively. After Mu Xuan's full moon ceremony, on the fifth day of May, the Qi family gave birth to their second son.May is a bad month, and there are many taboos in folk customs. Some people say that it is not auspicious for a child to be born in May.The fifth day of May is the first of the nine poisonous days. In ancient times, it was said that children born on this day would kill their parents, which is very unlucky.The Qi family had a baby on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. The sixth prince did not shy away from this. He even used Mr. Mengchang as an example. This fourth gentleman of the Warring States Period was born on the Dragon Boat Festival, but he is a person with a long history.The sixth prince personally came to announce the good news to Empress Xie. Empress Xie is also a person who is familiar with history books, and said with a smile, "This child was born by coincidence, and he shares the same birthday with Lord Meng Chang, so it can be seen that he must be a virtuous person in the future."

The sixth prince said with a smile, "My son also said the same thing. The emperor wants to invite his father to invite his name. The son wants to ask his mother to give Erlang a nickname, and also borrow his mother's blessing."

"Erlang is also my grandson, why can't I give him a big name, I will choose one today." Xie Moru thought for a while, and said, "The grandson of the emperor is the generation of Huo, if you don't want to name him Yiba. It means light."

The sixth prince happily thanked his mother for naming his son.It is common for Emperor Zhaoming to give names to emperors and grandchildren. In contrast, Empress Xie has never given names to emperors and grandchildren except for the name of Peng Yuan, the son of Princess Duanning's family. one.

The sixth prince was very honored for his son. When he said that his son weighed six catties, he didn't cry very much, and he seemed to be well-behaved. Empress Xie was also very happy to hear that.It's just that Peng Yi's little friend's full moon wine was not able to be done, because Tang Xiang was not well.

Speaking of which, Tang Xiang's body was quite tough in spring, but suddenly he couldn't do it anymore. It is said that he sneezed when he went out in the morning, and fell ill when he returned home at night.Tang Xiang didn't feel relieved at the beginning, but fell ill one after another, and now, he is already a little heavy.Tang Xiang was seriously ill, and Emperor Mu Yuan was also a little worried. In addition to Tang Xiang's illness, there was also the issue of the succession of the chief minister of the cabinet after Tang Xiang left.If Prime Minister Tang can't make it through, the cabinet will be headed by Bachelor Wei in terms of qualifications.

What Emperor Zhaoming wanted was Xue Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment or Li Jiujiang of the Ministry of Households. Of course, Emperor Zhaoming only thought about it temporarily.He still hopes that Prime Minister Tang can survive. After all, Emperor Zhaoming and Prime Minister Tang have gotten along well in the past few years. Prime Minister Tang is meticulous and considerate, and has a position on national affairs. Although he is sometimes stubborn, most of the time he is in line with Emperor Zhaoming's wishes. .

Emperor Zhaoming wrote that Xia Qingcheng diagnosed and treated Tang Prime Minister. Xia Qingcheng is just a miracle doctor, not a fairy. Medicine can cure diseases, and Xia Qingcheng is not a tactful person. When he told Tang Xiang's illness to the Tang family, Xiao Tang cried like a walnut Generally speaking, Mrs. Tang can't help it, but the two brothers Tang Xiao and Tang Xi can still hold on. One persuades the great-grandmother and the other persuades the uncle Xiao Tang. You two have to pretend that nothing is wrong, otherwise the great-grandfather will see something. What, how can I afford it.

Mrs. Tang can still put on a pretense, but Xiao Tang can't.

Tang Xiang was like a bright mirror in his heart, and said to his wife and children, "I have been born in a family of officials all my life, from the official to the chief assistant, and I am an extremely human minister. Sixth, it is considered a long life, so why worry about it?"

As he spoke, he said to his youngest son, "You have worried me the most since you were a child, only worrying that you are incompetent and will suffer in the future. From now on, among you brothers, you understand the most and are the most blessed. In the future, you will be an official, You must be loyal to His Majesty and the Empress."

Xiao Tang agreed with tears in his eyes.

Tang Xiang looked at the two great-grandchildren beside him and said, "Great-grandchildren, you two are the elders. Both of you have talents. I wanted you to stay in the imperial capital, but later I felt that although the imperial capital can survive Seniority is not as good as letting your knowledge out. Imperial capital, let your fifth uncle be here. In the future, it is better to seek external vacancies. If the official fortune is good, you will return to the imperial capital. A good beginning and a good end, don't forget the teachings of the ancestors."

The two also choked up and responded.

While it was still Qingming, Tang Xiang wrote the will and told Xiao Tang to hand it over when he died.

Before Xiao Tang handed over his legacy, Emperor Zhaoming came to visit Prime Minister Tang's mansion after hearing Xia Qingcheng's report on Prime Minister Tang's physical condition.

Seeing that Tang Xiang's eyes are still bright, his clothes are neat and he is leaning on the soft pillow, he really doesn't look like a dying person.Emperor Zhaoming said in his heart, Xia Qingcheng was diagnosed wrong, right?Since the emperor visited the seriously ill old minister, the old minister must die after seeing it. If he has seen Tang Xiang, Tang Xiang has survived... Of course, in this case, Emperor Zhaoming will not let Tang Xiangzhen die. He hopes that Tang Xiang lived a few more years and continued to work as a cow and horse for the court.

Tang Xiang handed over the legacy to Emperor Zhaoming himself, and then talked to the emperor about all kinds of cabinet affairs, every detail. Emperor Zhaoming listened carefully and comforted Tang Xiang, "You just keep it, I see Xia Qingcheng is scaring us. He said that there is a disease in the world, just scare it. Don't worry about my coming, just pretend that I haven't been here."

Tang Xiang laughed, "Your Majesty is the most generous person I have ever seen in my life."

"The minister is blessed, born in a peaceful and prosperous age, serving the magnanimous monarch."

Emperor Zhaoming said, "Prime Minister Tang has worked hard on state affairs for me, and he has devoted all his energy to it, and I know it all."

Tang Xiang was in a very good spirit, and recalled what happened in Fujian, and said, "At that time, I thought that it would be a blessing to be the governor of a place in this life. How could I have met Your Majesty, so I can have today?" Speaking of All kinds of things in Fujian, during the war in the south of the Yangtze River, Prime Minister Tang blushed and smiled, "Although I am not as good as Prime Minister Su in this life, I have not worked in vain. Minister, enough is enough!" After saying that, he passed away with a smile.

Tang Xiang passed away right in front of him, which made Emperor Zhaoming feel a little uncomfortable. He went back to the palace and said to Empress Xie, "One moment he was talking very energetically, but the next moment he closed his eyes. I thought Tang Xiang just closed his eyes and thought about things, and didn't want to go like this."

Empress Xie advised, "It's a blessing to pass away without pain."

"Yes." Emperor Zhaoming sighed, and gave Tang Xiang a posthumous title, Wen Hui, two characters.He also comforted the Tang family a lot, bestowing silver offerings and ceremonies, and ordering the eldest prince's sons to pay homage.

Tang Xiangli passed away, and the Tang family collectively became an official and kept their filial piety.

Tang Xiang’s funeral has not been finished yet, and Zhang Shangshu of the Ministry of Officials is no longer there. Zhang Shangshu is also an old man who followed Emperor Zhaoming. Since Emperor Zhaoming was still the prince, he left the palace to open the palace. He has been following Emperor Zhaoming from one concubine to the fifth prince, who became a vassal, fought wars, established a heir, and ascended the throne. It can be said that he worked hard for most of his life.As soon as Emperor Zhaoming came to the throne, the first thing he did was to promote this veteran official who had followed him for decades to the position of Minister of the Ministry of Officials.

Emperor Zhaoming's affection for Zhang Shangshu was not shallower than that of Tang Xiang.

Emperor Zhaoming went to visit in person. Zhang Shangshu's mansion was not as grand as the Tang Prime Minister's mansion, but the scenery inside the mansion was also quite remarkable. Emperor Zhaoming was not in the mood to appreciate it, so he dismissed his servants and had a long secret talk with Zhang Shangshu.

As for what was discussed, no one knows.

After Zhang Shangshu passed away, Emperor Zhaoming bestowed the posthumous title Wencheng on his own, and everyone was treated like a Tang Prime Minister after him.

The two senior officials passed away one after another, which made the atmosphere in the court somewhat depressed, and at the same time, it was accompanied by many turmoil.The first to bear the brunt is the position of chief assistant, Tang Prime Minister has gone, who should be the chief assistant?In addition, the position of Minister of the Ministry of Officials left by Zhang Shangshu is also an important position at the head of the six ministries.

This is a competition for the top officials, and I don't know how many middle and low-level officials fell in love with the various good and bad spots left by the Tang and Zhang families after they resigned and kept their filial piety.

Emperor Zhaoming discussed with Empress Xie, "In the cabinet, once Prime Minister Tang leaves, Bachelor Wei should be the leader in terms of qualifications, but he has never served in the Sixth Ministry, so I am always a little worried."

"Don't say that your Majesty is worried, I am not worried either." Empress Xie said, "A person who has spent his whole life in learning, suddenly letting him be the first assistant is not to flatter Bachelor Wei. It also hurt him. In my opinion, Xueshi Wei is not a fool, if your Majesty talk to him, he will understand."

Emperor Zhaoming also had this intention, but he was still in trouble, saying, "After Wei Xueshi, it was Jiujiang and Xue Shangshu. The two of them, Jiujiang and us knew each other earlier, and Xue Shangshu entered the court earlier. They are all my confidantes, but it is true that each has its own advantages."

Empress Xie said, "Your Majesty, there is no need to be in trouble. One is the head and assistant, and the other is the secretary of the official department. The first assistant is the head of the hundred officials, but the official secretary is called the head of the six departments, and he is also the most important minister of the country."

Emperor Zhaoming promoted Xue Shangshu to be the first assistant, and Li Jiujiang moved to the Ministry of Officials. Although the Minister of the Ministry of Officials and the Minister of the Ministry of Households have the same rank, as Empress Xie said, the Ministry of Officials is the head of the six departments, and the Ministry of Officials is important. it goes without saying.Otherwise, Emperor Zhaoming would not have appointed his first confidant, Zhang Changshi, as Minister of the Ministry of Officials.

Xue Xiang and Li Jiujiang were settled, and the court immediately vacated two peerless vacancies, one was the Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment left by Xue Xiang after his promotion, and the other was the Shangshu of the Ministry of Households left by Li Jiujiang.Emperor Zhaoming ordered He Pu, the Minister of Rites, to be transferred to the Minister of the Ministry of Households, and the remaining post of Minister of Rites was taken over by Wei Xueshi, the head of the Hanlin Academy.Promoting Wei Xueshi to the six departments is also a compensation for Wei Xueshi who has the most senior qualifications but lost the position of chief assistant because he did not hold a real position.The post of Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment was taken over by Qiu Shan, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, and Qiu Shan's position of Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry was taken over by Xie Bai, the censor of the Zuodu.Emperor Zhaoming had always had a good impression of Xie Bai, but the old Shangshu Xie had been in charge of the Ministry of Punishment for decades, and Emperor Zhaoming could no longer let Xie's family continue to be in charge of the Ministry of Punishment, so he appointed Xie Bai as Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry.The remaining Zuodu censor and Hanlin Zhangyuan bachelor, one of the Zhangyuan bachelors, Emperor Zhaoming mentioned Guozijian Jijiu Ge Jijiu, Zuodu Yushi mentioned Yushitai Youdu Yushi Zhong Yushi.

After all this scheduling and tossing is over, it will be the time of Chinese New Year. This year, two high officials died in the court. Emperor Zhaoming was not in a good mood and did not go to Tangquan Palace.After offering sacrifices to the ancestors of heaven and earth, Sheji Taimiao, it will be the day of reunion dinner on New Year's Eve.

In the ninth year of Zhaoming, the spring came a bit late, after the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the weather would have warmed up by this time in other years, but this year there was a heavy snowfall. Emperor Zhaoming was a little worried about the harvest of the farmers in the suburbs of the imperial capital.When the governor of Zhili handed over the papers, saying that there had never been such a heavy snowfall in Zhili, Emperor Zhaoming felt relieved, thinking that even if the farmers in the suburbs were affected by disasters and the places were limited, they could help them in time.

After all the snow had melted, bad news spread everywhere in the imperial capital, saying that Gong Zhaorong, the birth mother of the sixth prince, was married and had children when she was young, and she was really unbearable to be the birth mother of the prince.

After Xie Moru knew about this, he didn't say anything.

The sixth prince was able to stand still, and Su Shi suddenly brought the two side concubines and two sons to Xie Queen to serve here.However, among Empress Xie's six daughters-in-law, except Su's living in the palace is cheaper, the other five daughters-in-law also bring their children who have not yet entered the palace into the palace to serve their mother-in-law. Therefore, Empress Xie's place is very lively.

The rumors intensified.

Even the Eldest Princess Yongfu felt a little gleeful when she visited her daughter at her home. While eating rose-flavored melon seeds, she said, "I never expected that Ling Zhaorong was from such a background. It's a pity that the sixth prince, so counting , any prince has a better background than him."

Wu Zhen hurriedly said, "Mother's words must not be said outside."

Princess Yongfu said, "I'm not stupid, so I'll just tell you. Tell your son-in-law, don't be so stupid and honest. After all, your son-in-law is the eldest son of His Majesty."

Wu Zhen said in a low voice, "I think the heart of father, queen and queen is still to entrust the sixth prince. Don't mention it, after we get married, we will be separated from the mansion, and only the sixth prince will be raised in the palace."

Princess Yongfu sneered, "It's not your father's empress's heart, your father's temper is good to everyone, and he doesn't say anything to his son-in-law. Don't say anything else, Tang Prime Minister Zhang Shangshu passed away, and let the son-in-law pay homage on his behalf Yes, this is the trust in the son-in-law. The son-in-law is in charge of the Ministry of Rites. Where is the Ministry of Rites? That is the place that His Majesty took care of when he was the prince! The son-in-law and the sixth prince are both His Majesty's sons. The son-in-law is the eldest, and the sixth prince is the youngest. Why is the son-in-law not as good as the sixth prince? It's your mother! Hmph, I'm a secret from the bottom of my heart. Don't I know her methods? When your majesty changed the title of king of Shu, The son-in-law should obviously let the son-in-law go, and the son-in-law is the eldest son. At that time, the sixth prince was only a little old. What did he know as a child? It wasn’t your good mother who pushed it, so the one who went was the sixth prince. Right now, look, as soon as Tang Prime Minister Zhang Shangshu left, her natal uncle was immediately promoted to the position of Shangshu. Yi'an Consort, what kind of official was it before? He was just a third-rank minister of Honglu Temple, so he kept his filial piety. After being a filial piety, he was immediately promoted to three ranks. First, he became the censor of Zuodu in charge of the procuratorate. It’s going to go to a six department! How is he thanking the concubine, he can go up as soon as there is a shortage. I don’t believe it, how talented he is,? It’s not because of your good mother, blowing pillows by Your Majesty’s side all day long, I wish I could Changed the name of the old Mu's family to Xie."

Wu Zhen's face turned pale with fright, and she hurriedly said, "Mother, keep silent!"

"What's there to keep quiet about?" Princess Yongfu continued to sneer, and the melon seeds crackled, "Do you think she has good intentions for raising the sixth prince, because she likes the sixth prince and his mother's family, just such a mother, And such a disreputable past. To be honest, I really doubt that your mother let this matter out. "

"how can that be?"

Princess Yongfu looked like a little child of yours, and said, "How is that impossible? She is not of the nature of making wedding dresses for others. She wants to push the sixth prince to the stage. Is it possible that Ling Zhaorong will enjoy the Queen Mother together with her in the future?" Honor?"

Wu Zhen said, "Mother wants to get in trouble. It is absolutely impossible. Now His Royal Highness has not established a heir. If something like this happens now, if the Sixth Prince wants to establish a heir, it will be affected. If the mother does it later, he will push the Sixth Highness first." Only when you sit firmly in the reserve position will you attack Zhaorong."

Princess Yongfu thought for a while, and said, "This is also reasonable."

Who did what happened to Ling Zhaorong is still under investigation.

One day, the sixth prince came out from the queen's palace to greet An, and happened to meet Ling Zhaorong bringing the palace people back to his palace.When the sixth prince saw Emperor Zhaoming's concubines, he would always give way. Ling Xiao was different. Ling Xiao was his biological mother. Therefore, the sixth prince did not give way, but looked at Ling Xiao coldly, and said, " I want to talk to Zhao Rong about something."

Ling Zhaorong said indifferently, "I have nothing to say to Your Highness." The escort left.

The sixth prince usually pretended not to care about the rumors, but in the end he did.Especially his biological mother, the sixth prince really hates his teeth when he thinks about it. The other brothers grew up with his biological mother, but he was the only one who grew up with his aunt. When he was young, he thought he was born of his aunt. Knowing the difference between his aunt's biological mother, he knew that he had another biological mother.His aunt had never stopped him from meeting his biological mother, but his biological mother would always look indifferent when seeing him.After a long time, the sixth prince is not a saint, and it's not like he is loved by no one. The sixth prince only thinks that his biological mother is dead.

As long as there is nothing wrong with the two phases, now that such rumors spread again, the sixth prince has to ask whether it is true.

Ling Zhaorong was about to leave, but the sixth prince grabbed her and said coldly to the servant, "Back off!"

The servant in the palace retreated knowingly, the sixth prince looked at Ling Zhaorong with cold eyes, Ling Zhaorong withdrew his arm, the sixth prince asked, "Is that true?" "What is it?"

"Now it's reported that you once married and had children?" The sixth prince lowered his voice.

"Yes." The sixth prince's feelings for his biological mother are definitely not beautiful feelings, but he never knew that a woman, a mother, could be so shameless.Ling Xiao said lightly, "Not only is that true, but if I want to stay in the palace and gain glory and wealth, I have to have a child. Thank you for your existence, so that I can maintain my honor and wealth."

The sixth prince was so angry that his eyes went dark, and Ling Xiao had already left with the palace servants.

The sixth prince returned to his palace bitterly, thinking that others said that his elder brother's biological mother would hinder his son. Compared with his biological mother, Su Zhaorong is simply a symbol of virtuousness and virtue.

The sixth prince had no good way to deal with the rumors, and at first the sixth prince didn't believe it was true at all, he just thought it was fabricated by someone to ruin his reputation.No, it's true!The humiliation and anger in the sixth prince's heart was nothing to mention. After thinking about it again and again, he decided to go to his aunt for advice.

When Empress Xie saw the sixth prince mentioning this matter with shame and indignation, she said softly, "Ling Zhaorong would enter the palace back then. It was a marriage bestowed by the late emperor and became your father's side concubine. Whether you are noble or not does not come from your mother." family, but because you are His Majesty’s son. In the past, some people said that I was not honored by my mother’s family. How is it now? Those who said that I don’t know where they are. Han Wu's birth mother, Wang, is also a second marriage. If you want to be ambitious, don't put your mind on these trivial trivial things. You should take a long-term view. Put your mind on the real thing. Never heard Gossip can last long. Go."

Of course Ling Xiao is not a good person, but this person is better than being shameless and shameless.Empress Xie sent the sixth prince away, and then, the filial piety period of Zhao Wang's family was over, and it was time to recover.

These two families can be considered middle class in the capital of Emperor Yu. Duke Zhao's mansion belongs to the family of the Queen Mother of Jin, and the family of Prince Ningbo of Jin also has titles.Just after the funeral that year, the two families wanted to become a noble. At that time, Emperor Zhaoming didn't take over this matter. Now, the filial piety period has expired, and the two families wanted to inquire about the title of the noble as they were looking for errands.

Empress Xie knew about this and said, "It's not that I speak badly. The title of the court is awarded to meritorious ministers. These two families have never heard of any deeds that benefit the country and the people. I know that the Zhao family stole my ten thousand dollars back then. The plum blossom in the Mei Palace is his family. The Wang family has also heard that they were expelled from the Zhaode Palace by the first emperor when they pleaded for mercy for the rebellious minister Ning's family. Could it be that the imperial salary should support such a person? I feel sorry for Yinzi. "

Emperor Zhaoming didn't like these two families either, fortunately, Emperor Zhaoming still paid attention to sympathy, and said, "They both had sons back then, so it's not easy to take back their titles now."

Empress Xie said, "There is no need to take it back, it's just that this kind of incompetent and talentless family is not worthy of a high rank. A general of the fifth rank is enough."

Zhao Wang's family, a former Duke's mansion, and a former Earl's mansion, became the fifth-rank general's mansion in a blink of an eye.

Empress Xie slaps down, and Concubine Zhao Huanggui fell ill the next day. Empress Xie ordered Zhao Taixiuyuan to take care of her. , Seeing Zhao Taixiuyuan's face again, thinking of what he did back then, he broke out in a cold sweat and recovered from his illness.I dare not say anything about the Zhao family's affairs.

As for the Wang family, what they have to say cannot reach Queen Xie.

After dealing with King Zhao's family, the rumors about the sixth prince were surprisingly reduced, but Emperor Zhaoming fell ill as soon as winter came.

This person who does not get sick on weekdays is quite lingering when he gets sick. Emperor Zhaoming was not very comfortable throughout the winter.

(End of this chapter)