Aunt Sizhu was dragged into a dark room and the guards tied her to a wooden bed.
Aunt Sizhu begged the guard, "Please, tell the prince that Aunt Sizhu didn't die because of him. I'm just tired and don't want to live anymore."
She knew that the noble concubine would definitely tell the prince that she died because of him, and she didn't want the prince to feel guilty or sad.
She had done many wrong things in her life, and she deserved what she had today. She just wanted to do something for the child who had once grinned in her arms. Even though this last thing had failed, she didn't want him to bear anything.
At the same time, the noble concubine entered the palace again and asked the Empress Dowager to write in the royal jade book of the inner court that Murong Jie had a stepmother, Aunt Sizhu.
The Empress Dowager knew that Sizhu had always been very fond of Murong Jie, and also knew that the Noble Concubine was very dependent on Aunt Sizhu. She thought this was the condition of her exchange, so she approved an exception and allowed the inner court to add Aunt Sizhu as Murong Jie's adoptive mother in the imperial edict.
This was the first time since the founding of the Zhou Dynasty that a slave was included in the royal imperial register.
The Empress Dowager felt that Sizhu deserved this honor, and if it could appease the noble concubine, she didn't mind.
She never imagined that this woman who had the first honor in the Zhou Dynasty had died in the Regent's Palace.
When Murong Jie came back that day, the noble concubine ordered someone to tell him that Aunt Sizhu was already his adoptive mother and had come to the palace to ask for permission. Murong Jie didn't think it was a big deal as he respected Aunt Sizhu very much.
Xiao Tuo and Su Qing came back with him. The three of them looked rather dejected, because Wang Yu's condition was very bad. Although he was made to sleep by a needle, he could not drink water or eat food, and could not endure it.
Before returning, they also went to the prime minister's residence to find Zi'an.
Zi'an suggested increasing the dosage of the drug and forcing him to drink some soup while he was unconscious.
Murong Jie gave the order, but everyone knew that it was just delaying time and would not help his condition at all.
"I went to see the emperor today." After Murong Jie sat down, he said to Su Qing and Xiao Tuo.
The two of them were excited, "Really?"
They had previously speculated privately that the emperor might have passed away, but the Empress Dowager granted him permission to go in and see the emperor, which meant that the emperor was still alive.
"Yes!" Murong Jie said solemnly.
"How is the emperor?" Su Qing asked.
"I woke up today," Murong Jie recalled the time he went to Xiwei Palace to see him today, and finally understood why the Queen Mother did not allow anyone to see the Emperor, "The situation was not good, but he did say a few words to me."
"say what?"
"He didn't say anything. He just asked about the situation in the court. He was not in a good mental state and could only listen to me." Murong Jie took a sip of tea and replied.
Su Qing asked, "Can Miss Xia be asked to treat the emperor?"
"No!" Murong Jie refused. "No need."
Su Qing and Xiao Tuo looked at each other, both with puzzled expressions.
"Forget it, you guys go back, I also have some things to do quietly."
"Don't you want to go meet Aunt Sizhu? She is your stepmother now." Xiao Tuo asked.
"I won't go today. I am troubled and don't want her to worry. I will go and pay my respects to her tomorrow morning."
"Are you afraid of meeting the Imperial Concubine? She must be serving the Imperial Concubine right now, and she will go to the garden to cut flowers early tomorrow morning. Do you want to see her then?" Su Qing saw through her at a glance.
"Are you annoying?" Murong Jie glanced at them unhappily.
Xiao Tuo turned and walked away, "I am a little annoyed. I won't have dinner with you tonight. I have an appointment with Chen Liuliu."
"Ah?" Su Qing grabbed him and said, "You just returned to Beijing yesterday and you made an appointment with her today? You are not?"
"What are you thinking about? I want to introduce a man to him." Xiao Tuo said, and walked away on his own.
"I'm going too, take me with you." Su Qing hurriedly chased after him.
A smug smile flashed in Xiao Tuo's eyes. That's right, I want you to follow me.
Su Qing never thought that the stubborn Xiao Tuo would have evil thoughts
By the way, today Nanny Yang also went to the palace to meet the Queen.
"Did Xia Zian mention Prince Liang's illness?" asked the Queen.
Nanny Yang said, "Your Highness, every time the young lady went to treat His Highness, she would tell him that His Highness was making good progress, so she said she was going to prepare to treat his leg injury."
"Is she sure? I never really trust her." At the beginning, the queen did place all her hopes on Xia Zian, but after calming down for a few days, she felt that such absolute belief was a bit absurd. Not to mention the illness, just talking about his legs, he has been unable to walk for many years. Apart from the imperial doctors in the palace, they have also sought treatment from so-called miracle doctors in the folk, but none of them were effective. Could she cure him
Nanny Yang replied respectfully, "The eldest lady said that her leg injury is an old one. It will take a lot of effort to treat it, but it is not incurable."
The queen felt a little relieved when she heard this, and then asked, "There has been quite a commotion in the Prime Minister's Mansion recently. What do you think of these things?"
Nanny Yang's heart skipped a beat. The fact that the Queen asked this proved that she had begun to lose trust in her.
"To answer the Queen, I seldom ask about these matters in the Prime Minister's Residence. Miss Xia would not order me to do other things. I just serve her closely. Therefore, I cannot explain clearly what happened in the residence. I just feel that the fight between the father and daughter seems to be endless. I hope that it can be calmed down and Miss Xia can cure His Highness first. In that way, even if they fight to the death, it will have nothing to do with me."
She knew that what the Queen wanted to ask was her opinion on these things, meaning who she thought was right and who was wrong, and which side she was on.
So, she had to remain neutral.
She would even criticize the eldest lady when necessary, because the Queen did not care who was right or wrong. In the harem, there were always many people who did not care about right or wrong, they only cared about their position.
The queen was very satisfied with Nanny Yang's answer. "Very good. You try every means to protect Xia Zian in the mansion. I will also tell my father not to cooperate with the prime minister's mansion to persecute Xia Zian for the time being. We can talk about other things after Xia Zian cures Prince Liang."
"Yes, I will remember it." said Nanny Yang.
"Well, you stay in the palace tonight. I still have something to ask you in a while, so go ahead." said the queen.
"Yes, I'll take my leave!" Nanny Yang bowed and walked out.
The Queen's voice came from behind her, somewhat coldly, "You have been outside the palace for a long time, so it is best for you to remember your identity clearly and not be confused by others."
Nanny Yang turned around and looked at the queen in slight surprise, "Madam, what do you mean?"
The Queen stared at her for a long moment, "You understand."
Nanny Yang pretended to be puzzled, "Your Majesty, is there anything I have done that is not thoughtful enough? Because the Crown Prince and the Grand Tutor were also present, I did not know what the Queen meant and did not help Miss Xia. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
"It's okay, you can go." The queen finally waved her hand and sent her away.
(End of this chapter)