Emperor Zhaode's accident meant that the Chongjun Palace's biggest backer in the world disappeared.
Although the old emperor was not dead yet, according to Jiang Jinglang's immature description, Qiu Yilan estimated that he might not even be able to speak now - how different is that from death? It’s just a matter of survival!
Of course she sincerely hoped that Emperor Zhaode could recover, but unless it was a fantasy, she really didn't think there was any hope that his grandfather would recover.
As early as when the two queens were fighting for power, Emperor Zhaode's old illness that caused shock in the court was already very dangerous!
Later, he was stimulated by the deaths of the Marquis of Jibei and the man from Kuixian County. When the old disease broke out for the second time, he lay in bed for three to five years before he gradually recovered!
That time, everyone in the Duke of Qin's palace was ready to see him die!
This shows the seriousness!
And both times, Emperor Zhaode survived.
Calculating his age, this old man is nearly eighty years old this year. How much vitality can he still have in such an aging body that has suffered from three serious illnesses one after another? Want to get well again...unless there is a miracle!
"This time when the imperial grandmother passed away, Nineteen was so sad... The imperial grandmother was the one who raised him, and the imperial grandfather..." Qiu Yilan now felt really bitter.
Empress Tao's upbringing of Jiang Yashuang mainly focused on daily care and emotional concern; Emperor Zhaode, on the other hand, personally enlightened and taught the classics and epic books, and opened the door to his studies bit by bit. It also planned and arranged his life's path.
If for Jiang Yashuang, who was sent away from her parents at an early age, Empress Tao, the grandmother, actually replaced the role of the Crown Princess as the mother, then Emperor Zhaode not only played the role of the Crown Prince, the father, but also served as the father. A true mentor!
Teachers teach, preach, and resolve doubts!
And, shelter!
The more she thought about it, the more uncertain she was about her husband's reaction after learning about Emperor Zhaode's paralysis, not to mention: "When the emperor's grandfather was here, he took Lang'er by his side to teach him, and he openly defended me and had a deviant attitude. It's clear - even so, the Chongjun Prince's Palace is now in a state of neglect! Apart from the elder brother and the sworn brother, as well as the Eighteenth Sister, how many of those people who were so close to each other in the past are willing to interact frequently now? The imperial grandfather is gone, God knows what will happen to us in the future!"
After thinking about it, Qiu Yilan's face gradually became gloomy: "Even if God is helping Bage, if some people want to get their wish, it is just a dream!"
She patted Jiang Jinglang's back gently, letting her son lean on her and sob to sleep, but she looked at Chu Yitong not far away - she and Chu Yitong had a bad relationship, and both of them knew this well. .
To be honest, although Qiu Yilan was very annoyed with this sister-in-law, her murderous intention towards her was not serious before, and she was not angry. She usually had no desire to kill her sister-in-law.
The main reason is that she has a happy marriage and two children. She has been living a good life for more than ten years. The evil spirit she had when she came here has been almost wiped away. Moreover, she is not the one who suffers every time anyway...
But Chu Yitong, who suffered losses every time, would definitely want to get rid of her quickly!
"Although Bage is said to be a scumbag when it comes to marriage, this eighth sister-in-law has a good father - the father-in-law chose Bage as the future crown prince. Not many people in the court were optimistic about this at first. Later, King Yongyi took the lead and vigorously Lobbying, using all kinds of means, and people like Feng Rugui waving the flag, this has become the climate! "
"So when it comes to King Yongyi, neither my father-in-law nor my mother-in-law will wrong her! Even if she doesn't have a son yet!"
"Even if she can't get Bage's support, how can King Yongyi not develop his power as the quasi-hero of Bage's ascension to the throne? My father-in-law also needs him to develop his power so that he can check and balance Nineteen!"
"In this way, once Bage ascends the throne, she, Chu Yitong, said that she would deal with me and Shijiu, which may not be a lie! Her husband is unreliable, but she still has her natal family!"
Because she had been staring for too long, Chu Yitong had already noticed it and turned around. Qiu Yilan lowered her head to straighten her son's clothes, hiding the coldness in her eyes and avoiding her observation. She snorted coldly in her heart: "Leaving you will cause too much trouble!"
In order to prevent Prince Hui from ascending the throne in the future, after this sister-in-law became queen, she used the matter of Prince Yongyi's Palace to deal with Prince Chongjun's Palace. She had no choice but to strike first and kill her!
After all, Qiu Yilan didn't think at all that Chu Yitong was the kind of person who would put aside her past grudges if someone took the blame for her.
And she herself is not the one willing to clear the air for Chu Yitong!
"The imperial grandfather can't speak now, so we must think of a foolproof plan!" After Qiu Yilan made up her mind, she used the opportunity of the vigil to pretend to be overly grieved, but she kept thinking in her heart, "She is the princess of the county. It’s impossible to come to Ming Dynasty to show off. And since my father-in-law is so optimistic about Bage, it’s impossible to bribe the people around her. It’s the norm in the world to have a red top and a white one!”
After a while, her frown suddenly relaxed, "Why did you forget these two items?! It's just right!"
... The prince is capable after all, and of course more powerful - until Prince Hui, who was far away in the south, came back with a cold and a cold to see Queen Tao off for the last time, the news of Emperor Zhaode's paralysis did not spread.
The government and the public only knew that Emperor Zhaode was saddened by the death of his old wife and decided to let the prince supervise the country. He lived deep in Funing Palace and didn't want to come out if it wasn't an important matter.
Basically no one doubts this statement.
After all, Emperor Zhaode was already very old. When Empress Tao fell ill, the old emperor visited her in person every time, which earned her the respect of the palace. After all, she was his wife for decades. Even if she was not married, she could not be completely married. Ruthless, so it is completely understandable that Emperor Zhaode was emotionally affected by the death of his old wife.
Secondly, Jiang Tianchi's identity as the prince is quite special. He was the one who pushed the establishment of Da Qin - at least on the surface. Therefore, after Emperor Zhaode, he must be the new king. This has been the common understanding of the government and the public from the first day when the Qin Dynasty was established.
The government and the opposition had previously thought that Emperor Zhaode was just a cover brought out by the prince, and that once the Qin Dynasty was established, the prince would supervise the country! Now Emperor Zhaode has been in charge of the government for two years before letting the prince supervise the country. It is because of the death of his old wife. It is just natural. So what is there to doubt
So as soon as the queen's funeral ceremony was over, the court turned its attention back to the dispute between the prince and his grandson - King Huijun was assassinated and returned to the court injured. Such a big thing is simply more important than something that will happen sooner or later like the prince overseeing the country. Is it too much? !
When the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty were gearing up to engage in or deal with a new round of battles for the crown prince, there was a small incident that happened in season, like a slight ripple before a stormy sea, it disappeared with a circle of water -
The queen's funeral ceremony was originally very grand. Although the various systems of Da Qin were copied from Qian Rui, the princess was still a halfway housewife. Even if she faced the rules and procedures written in black and white from the previous dynasty, she was still so busy that she was exhausted before carrying out the funeral ceremony. Deal with it.
By the time the funeral ceremony was over, it was already the summer months of the year.
So the haggard Crown Princess said: "I won't go this year! I left after my mother-in-law, and everyone here has not recovered yet! Who has the heart to escape the summer heat? After all, this capital is not like this every summer. There is no one left, how can we die from the heat?”
Before the prince was in charge of the country, the words of the princess had great weight. Now that the prince is still in charge of the country, the princess's words have spread to the East Palace. Since there is no objection from the prince, of course everyone will not go to escape the summer heat - compared with the court battle that is about to begin, this matter is simply not worth mentioning. No matter where they are, rich people always have a way to enjoy themselves. Even if they can't think of it, there will always be someone to help them figure it out!
However, Qiu Yilan knew that her mother-in-law said these words to stop the summer vacation. Firstly, she was really tired; secondly, she was afraid that Emperor Zhaode would need to leave the palace during the summer vacation, which would easily reveal her secret!
However, she also agreed not to escape the summer heat this year.
Because Emperor Zhaode had been ill for several years when he was the Duke of Qin in the early years, the Jiang family never went to Dizi Mountain to accompany him. Therefore, her impression of Dizi Mountain, apart from the thrill of the avalanche, was the memory of her wedding. She didn't know what Dizi Mountain was like in recent years - that place was still a bit strange to her now.
It's even more unfamiliar to the few people she currently uses.
"What's more, after the Great Qin Dai Rui, their status is no longer the same as before. They will definitely not continue to gather in the former manor. They must be given new mansions by each family!" Qiu Yilan's thoughts were interrupted by the laughter coming from the court. —Jiang Huiying was not allowed to enter school one year in advance. She was alone at home without suitable playmates, and she was always depressed. Now that her brother is back, she has a playmate and can satisfy her curiosity by asking about the situation in Funing Palace. The little girl is very happy. The death of the imperial great-grandmother has long been forgotten in her mind. Even her mother no longer bothers her and follows Jiang Jinglang all day long. .
At this moment, two brothers and a sister were lying on the edge of the lotus pond, tossing the koi in the pond. Looking from Qiu Yilan's current angle, two small bodies wearing a green tunic and a goose-yellow skirt were huddled together. , heads touching, as if they were two little lotuses that had just revealed their sharp corners, full of hope in their childishness.
She felt warm in her heart and secretly clenched her fists: "Just for you, as a mother, I must try my best to clear the way forward for our county and prince's palace!"
After calming down her mind, she saw several maids and women following her step by step. Among them, Jiang Huiying's wet nurse was still holding her belt. She was not afraid that something would happen to them. Then she felt relieved and looked back to continue thinking. "I don't get along with Chu Yitong, so there's no reason to visit her mansion often! It's a God-given opportunity to live in Beijing instead of going to the summer capital!"
After tapping a few boxes, he called Mu Jin to the front and asked in a deep voice, "Have you found the person I asked you to look for?"
"I'll tell you, I found him, but..." Mu Jin was a little embarrassed, "Do you really want to see him in person? After all..."
"Just do your thing!" Qiu Yilan interrupted her lightly and stood up, "Besides, you think I'm looking for him just for this kind of thing?!"