Good spirits, bad spirits.
Gu Jiu's worries were fulfilled, the palace really had a problem with the food.
Early in the morning, she and Xiao Qin'er entered the palace together, and came to the Compassionate Ning Palace to pay their respects.
Empress Pei's eyes were bloodshot, her face was pale, and she looked like she was out of her mind. It was as if the sky was falling.
Imperial physicians came in and out, treating Empress Dowager Xiao.
This morning, Emperor Wende canceled the court meeting and stayed at Empress Dowager Xiao's bedside, ordering the imperial physicians to do their best to treat her.
Xu Yousi quietly came to Gu Jiu's side.
Because Liu Zhao became the prince, the people around Gu Jiu also followed suit. Xu Yousi was promoted by the Xiaohuang family to be an internal scholar, although his rank was low, he was promoted to an official position anyway.
Gu Jiu held his breath, avoided people, quietly came to a secluded place, and asked, "Have you heard clearly?"
Before they entered the palace, they only knew that Empress Dowager Xiao was seriously ill, and they didn't know anything else.
When they arrived at the Compassion Palace, the atmosphere was solemn, and no one explained the cause and effect to them.
In desperation, only the Eight Immortals crossed the sea to show their magical powers and inquire about the news separately.
Xu Yousi nodded, and said in a low voice: "Last night, the empress ordered the imperial dining room to set up a banquet. Your Majesty, the empress dowager, and the empress had dinner together, talking about homework. During the meal, everything was fine. Use After dinner, in the middle of the night, the empress dowager suddenly had unbearable abdominal pain, the imperial doctor checked and said that she had eaten something wrong."
Gu Jiu frowned, "Is the empress and Your Majesty alright?"
Xu Yousi nodded, "Only the empress dowager has abdominal pain."
Gu Jiu looked in the direction of the sleeping hall, after tossing all night, Empress Dowager Xiao still had abdominal pain. In addition, she is old, if something goes wrong, the consequences are unimaginable.
No wonder Empress Dowager Pei looked like the sky was falling.
She ordered someone to set up the banquet. When this matter is investigated, no matter whether she is innocent or not, she cannot escape responsibility.
The first emperor had only been dead for half a year, and if something happened to Mrs. Xiao at this time, it would be a year of bad luck.
Out of filial piety, Emperor Wende will also pursue it. At that time, I don't know how many people will be killed.
The Fourth Highness Liu Yi walked into the Palace of Compassionate Ning sweating, and came to Empress Pei.
He squatted in front of Empress Pei, "Queen Mother, rest assured. The Empress Dowager will definitely recover safely."
Empress Pei grabbed Liu Yi's hand as if she had grasped a life-saving straw, "The Queen Mother will be fine, right?"
Liu Yi nodded heavily, "It will definitely get better."
Xiao Qin'er also went up to comfort Queen Pei in a soft voice.
In fact, Xiao Qin'er's position is a bit awkward. Just because her surname is Xiao, which is the same as Empress Dowager Xiao.
Gu Jiu sighed.
Liu Zhao left Beijing on an errand at the end of last month, and I don't know if it's good or bad.
At this time, Liu Zhao was not around, and seemed to have escaped a storm, but also lost some opportunities.
Gu Jiu asked Xu Yousi, "Did you get the menu for last night's dinner?"
Xu Yousi nodded, and whispered the name of the dish.
Most of the dishes are quite normal, and they are listed and healthy.
There are only a few river dishes, which are a bit heavy.
Could it be that the Empress Dowager Xiao is allergic to freshwater fish
If Empress Dowager Xiao is really allergic to Hexian, it is impossible for no one to know about it for so many years.
Empress Dowager Xiao must know what she can and cannot eat.
Even if Empress Dowager Xiao is too confused, she doesn't know what to avoid. Are all the palace servants around her dead? Don't you know the reminder
It seems that the abdominal pain should not be caused by river fresh food. Maybe it's food.
Gu Jiu pondered over the menu.
Concubine Shen Xian and Concubine Luo came to the Palace of Compassion and Ning together.
At the beginning of the year, Emperor Wende ascended the throne and conferred concubines. At that time, the two concubines Shen and Luo were both concubines.
There are still two places left for the fourth concubine, and the nine concubines below all try their best to become concubines.
"Your Majesty, is the Empress Dowager okay?" When Concubine Shen Xian came, she didn't think she was an outsider at all, she opened her mouth to ask Empress Pei.
Empress Pei was panicking, she didn't have the time to socialize with Concubine Shen Xian, she ignored her.
Concubine Shen Xian didn't need to be greeted, she found a seat and sat down by herself, "I heard that the empress did not sleep all night, no wonder her face is haggard and her eyes are bloodshot. Empress, you have to take care of yourself. The queen mother is sick, this will hurt you Nothing can happen. If you fall ill, this harem will lose its backbone."
Words are good words.
It's just that when these words came out of Concubine Shen Xian's mouth, there was always a strange smell. The true feelings are mixed with secret schadenfreude, and it is clear that watching the excitement is not a big deal.
When Queen Pei heard the words, she had to cheer up.
Her face darkened, "It's tiring for you two to worry about it, I can hold on physically, so there's no need to worry."
Concubine Shen Xian clutched her chest, "The concubine was in a panic. Two days ago, the concubine came to pay her respects to the empress dowager. At that time, the empress dowager looked very good and full of energy. Why did she become seriously ill in a blink of an eye. Madam, what's going on here? But there is a reason, do you need help from my concubines and others?"
Empress Pei sneered secretly.
What happened to Empress Dowager Xiao, the cause and effect have long been spread throughout the harem.
Unexpectedly, Concubine Shen Xian and her pretended to be stupid.
What's the matter, are you sure she can't get away this time
Empress Pei said coldly: "The queen mother has her own imperial doctor, so there is no need for the two of you to worry about it. There are not so many people here, so you two should go back first. If there is any news, I will send someone to tell you."
"The concubine should guard it, otherwise I will feel uneasy." Concubine Luo said in a low voice.
Concubine Shen Xian nodded repeatedly, "I'm really worried about the Empress Dowager, what should I do if the imperial physician is useless?"
"Stop talking nonsense. The Empress Dowager is an old man who is auspicious and auspicious, and she will be able to turn bad luck into good fortune." Empress Pei scolded softly.
Concubine Shen Xian hurriedly said: "Early this morning, my concubine read a volume of Buddhist scriptures to pray for the Empress Dowager."
Concubine Luo Luo also said: "I copied a volume of Buddhist scriptures with my own hands last night, and burned them in front of the Bodhisattva early this morning. I hope the Bodhisattva can see our sincerity."
"Sister Defei, Bodhisattva will definitely see our sincerity." Concubine Shen Xian said affirmatively.
Empress Pei was very embarrassed at the moment.
One of these two people worshiped Buddha and the other copied Buddhist scriptures, both of them made a pious and filial appearance.
It brings out that she, the queen, is very unfilial and incompetent.
The Queen Mother had been in the Compassionate Peace Palace for such a long time, and she never recited scriptures or copied Buddhist scriptures.
Compared with the filial piety of the second concubine Shen Luo, it is indeed not sincere enough.
Empress Pei was 100% sure that Shen Luo and Luo had come to add insult to injury to see her bad luck.
Unfortunately, she can't get angry yet.
She could never accuse the two of them of not reciting scriptures or copying Buddhist scriptures.
Empress Pei suppressed her emotions and said calmly: "The two of you have a heart. I want to guard my empress, and I can't get away from it. As for my palace, I will be replaced by the two of you to copy Buddhist scriptures for me. Would you like to?" "
Concubine Shen Xian and Concubine Luo looked at each other in blank dismay, and secretly cursed shamelessly in their hearts.
However, the two still respectfully responded, "Your Majesty, rest assured, the matter of copying the Buddhist scriptures will be handled by my concubines. But your Majesty should also take care of your health. What should I do if I don't sleep all night? Don't worry about the Empress Dowager and her old man." It hasn't improved yet, the empress is sick again."
Empress Pei waved her hands weakly, "It's okay, I can still hold on. Before the empress mother and her old man get better, how can I sleep. This heart of this palace is always on my mind."
"The empress's filial piety is really moving."
"The concubines and others are ashamed of themselves."
Concubine Shen Xian and Concubine Luo flattered very skillfully, obviously they often do such things.
Empress Pei said coldly, "Okay, both of you go back and copy the Buddhist scriptures. Don't be tired, go to bed early at night."
"Let's wait a little longer."
The two of Shen Luo exchanged glances with each other, "You have to take a look at the empress dowager before you can leave."
Obviously, the two of them have made up their minds, and if they come today, they will not leave easily.
This is the Compassionate Palace, not the Weiyang Palace.
Empress Pei's words don't work well in the Compassion Palace.
Empress Pei was so depressed that she wanted to explode on the spot, but she still had to put on a calm look on her face. From time to time, he nervously glanced at the bedroom, hoping that there would be good news inside.
Time passed very slowly.
Every minute and every second is torture.
The closer the time passed, the more worried everyone became.
Empress Dowager Xiao will not really have an accident.
Xiao Qin'er's face turned pale.
She thought of all kinds of consequences.
What if the Empress Dowager Xiao had an accident, what would the Xiao family do? what should she do
The tea is cold when people go away, and the Empress Dowager Xiao is gone, can the Xiao family still be reused in the court
She has no confidence.
She glanced at Liu Yi.
Liu Yi secretly held her hand, shook his head calmly, and told her to stay calm.
In any case, you can't let yourself be confused now.
Xiao Qin'er nodded, feeling a little calmer in her heart.
Just when everyone was restless, there was finally movement in the bedroom.
Emperor Wende walked out of the bedroom with a cold face.
Everyone stood up and looked at Emperor Wende.
Empress Pei tightly clenched her fists, covered her sleeves, and asked, "Your Majesty, how is your mother?"
Her voice trembled. The heart seemed to be beaten heavily by someone, it went up and down like gongs and drums, and the whole body tensed up.
If she hears bad news, she may collapse on the spot in the next moment.
Emperor Wende said with a stern face: "The mother has passed the dangerous period, and the next thing is to take good care of her, and her body will slowly recover."
call!
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Only Concubine Shen Xian and Concubine Luode would inevitably be disappointed.
However, Empress Dowager Xiao was ill for a while, after all, Empress Pei was going to die.
Thinking about it this way, Shen Luo and Luo didn't feel disappointed either.
Empress Pei went limp and sat down on the chair.
His whole body was already drenched in cold sweat. His face became paler and paler.
Emperor Wende took a deep look at Empress Pei, "I have ordered people to investigate this matter strictly. The empress mother is weak, so don't disturb her, and everyone has dispersed."
"Thank God, the Empress Dowager is safe and sound." Concubine Shen Xian looked relieved and full of joy.
"Your Majesty is tired! Your Majesty must also take care of your health." Concubine Rhodes was gentle and gentle.
Emperor Wende didn't give the two of them a good look, and just left with his sleeves.
Everyone's hearts trembled.
His Majesty is angry!
This is not the end.
"Your Majesty, are you alright!" Concubine Shen Xian asked with concern.
Empress Pei lowered her eyes and sneered, then said calmly, "You care about me, I'm fine."
"Your Majesty, please take care of your health. The concubine sees that the Empress Dowager's complexion is not very good, so I should hurry back to Weiyang Palace to rest. Your Majesty has already said that the Empress Dowager is weak, so no one is allowed to disturb you. Your empress dowager's staying here will only increase your troubles."
Concubine Shen Xian spoke softly and softly, she seemed to be planning for Empress Pei wholeheartedly.
Empress Pei smiled, "Concubine Xian is sensible, and she knows that she loves me more than when she was in the palace."
Concubine Shen Xian also laughed, "Thanks to the good training of the empress."
"Is your empress going to stay here?" Seeing that Empress Pei did not move, Concubine Luo asked curiously.
Concubine Shen Xian said, "If the empress really wants to stay here, shouldn't the minister and concubine also stay?"
Empress Pei waved her hand, "No need. The two of you go first."
"Then how can I do it! The concubine has to send off the empress respectfully first." Concubine Shen Xian looked like she knew the rules and the general principles.
Empress Pei gritted her teeth, secretly hating her.
It's not that she doesn't want to go, but her body is weak, she has no strength, and she can't stand up at all.
However, she couldn't let Shen Luo and the two see the clues, so she could only stand in a stalemate.
"Mother, my daughter-in-law will help you up. You have been tired all day and your body is weak. You must not be careless."
Gu Jiu's hand firmly supported Empress Pei's wrist.
Empress Pei was surprised and subconsciously looked at Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu looked worried, "The empress is not feeling well? After staying up all night, it really is not good. Hurry up and call the imperial doctor to wait in Weiyang Palace, prepare a soft sedan chair, and carry the empress back to the palace."
"Queen, are you important?" Liu Yi was extremely worried when he heard this.
Xiao Qin'er also showed concern.
Concubine Shen Xian and Concubine Luo were in shock, Empress Pei was really ill
Seeing Gu Jiu's worried and nervous appearance, and seeing Empress Pei's pale face without any blood, the two couldn't help but believe it.
After all, Empress Pei is getting old, and it is normal to stay up all night and make herself sick.
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There are two more and three more. The update time may be late for a while, please forgive me.
Going into volume four, it's not in great shape.
The plot of the fourth volume has not been straightened out, and sometimes I don’t know how to write.
The current state is commonly known as Calvin.
I don't know how long it will take me to get my thoughts flowing.