The emperor and the empress frowned when they heard this. Although they were not panicked, they were displeased: "How come you can slip into the water?"
The palace man was sweating profusely: "Your Majesty and Madam, it seems that the palace maid accidentally lit a fire in a remote pavilion and caused it."
This means that we haven’t actually found out yet, but now that the emperor, the empress, the empress dowager, and all the important officials are here, it’s so important. Even if the banquet place is still some distance away from the water, we must temporarily avoid it to avoid problem occurs.
On a day like Wanshou Festival, when such ominous things happen, to be honest, the emperor's face is not very glorious.
Yun Fenghuang suppressed his anger and got the emperor's permission before he stood up and commanded the retreat.
The palace is built in the mountains, mostly made of bricks and wood. It is surrounded by lush greenery and lush vegetation, which looks like shade. However, once water breaks out, the consequences will be disastrous. Therefore, when it was first built, there were considerations.
The lotus pond behind the palace occupies a vast area. Apart from the willow branches like smoke, there is not much decoration along the bank. Apart from being convenient for enjoying the water view, it is used to avoid danger when walking in the water.
The palace servants and guards divided into two groups and escorted the important ministers and relatives out of the palace, and then sent the royal family to a waterside pavilion by the pool to stay temporarily.
"By the way, what's going on with the Imperial Grandmother?" In the rush, Yun Fenghuang remembered and grabbed a palace servant and asked.
The palace man was startled, and then said: "Someone also went to talk to the Queen Mother, but... it seems that the Queen Mother is not suitable to move."
"Your Majesty, in that case, I'll go take a look." Yun Fenghuang frowned. The Empress Dowager's residence is still far away from the waterway, but after all, she is the elder of the clan. When a fire broke out, the Emperor and Empress The empress dowager, the loving mother, and the emperor's heirs all took refuge by the lotus pond, but they left the oldest member of the royal family to die in the pavilion. This cannot be justified in any case.
Chun Jiazheng and a guard asked in a low voice about the passage of the water. Hearing this, he nodded: "Let the children stay with the queen here, and I will go with you."
Empress Dowager Yuan was worried and said, "It is better for the emperor to stay here, and the Ai family can go with the empress."
"Mother, please don't do this." Chunjia advised her, "We are here just in case, and the palace is not flooded once or twice. The Lanzhou Yeyu Pavilion where the queen lives was completely burned down. I and The Queen went to the Imperial Grandmother just to fulfill her filial piety and was afraid that the Imperial Grandmother would be frightened. In fact, there was no danger."
Empress Dowager Yuan frowned and said: "In this case, just let the empress go alone, why do you have to work? After all, there must be someone to trace the ins and outs of this sudden incident, right?"
Yun Fenghuang: "..."
Okay, she just finished arranging her mother-in-law's money with the Crown Princess, and now Queen Mother Yuan is also teaching her a lesson.
Sure enough, whoever raised the child will feel sorry for him.
"We will investigate this matter later. I have wronged my mother today." Fortunately, Chunjia did not listen to the Empress Dowager Yuan. As the grandson of the Empress Dowager, if he left Xiaozong's mother alone at this time, it would be a disaster for later generations. I'm afraid they won't let him go.
The most important thing is that the fire has not yet reached the Empress Dowager. Even if it did, would anyone dare to put the Emperor in danger? You would have to risk your life to hold him back, it was just a show.
He even hoped that Yun Fenghuang would stay where he was and take charge of the overall situation, while he could just go and create the character of a filial son and a virtuous grandson.
But Yun Fenghuang also wanted to have a filial image, but how could he do so
Even though he kept saying that he was not at ease, he was not at ease with the Empress Dowager either, so she insisted on going together.
So Chunjia comforted the Empress Dowager Yuan with a few words, took Yun Fenghuang and hurried to the residence of the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager did not take care of things much during the reign of Emperor Xiaozong. Since then, the Qingci Palace in the palace city has rarely been busy, and her residence in the palace is also secluded.
Although this place has not been affected by the wildfire, Bihe Pond is close to the fire scene after all, and the shouts of the palace guards who are trying their best to put out the fire can be heard.
Chunjia took the lead to enter, only to see the Empress Dowager leaning on the soft couch and looking at the flowers and trees in front of the court. When she noticed the Emperor and Empress coming, she did not move. She just said in annoyance: "What's going on with the mess outside? You two have always been in charge of the palace." There is a way, why bother like this."
"Your Majesty, I forgive you." Yun Fenghuang admitted his mistake casually, "The servants accidentally got into the water, so I'll be fine later. I was afraid that my Majesty would be disturbed, so I came here to serve you. Unexpectedly, you have been alarmed. My granddaughter-in-law is really worried." Damn it."
Chunjia also took over the conversation and apologized for a few words, then asked her if she could move somewhere else for safety.
The Empress Dowager said: "The Ai family is old and can't afford to deal with it, so just stay here. If the mountain fire really comes, it will be the Ai family's life too."
In fact, she is not suitable for moving, otherwise even if she is not willing, the people around her will have to carry them away.
"What did the Imperial Grandmother say? You are in the prime of your life, and your days are still long." Chunjia said those false words, and turned around and ordered the attendants to go out and deliver the message. The mountain fire must be extinguished as much as possible, and the emperor cannot be disturbed anymore. The queen mother's phoenix chariot.
The Empress Dowager looked at it without paying much attention, and said, "You can stay here if you want, but go outside. The Ai family is exhausted."
She has always been indifferent to the emperor and empress, and she can't say that she likes her anyway.
The emperor and empress were the same towards her, neither disgusting nor liking her. They were quite disgusted with each other. Now that they had said this, they simply resigned.
"I just asked the guards and they said that there are more than one or two places where water can escape." Chunjia's face darkened as she left the Empress Dowager. She turned her head and said to Yun Fenghuang, "Otherwise, it wouldn't be difficult for the guards to extinguish it."
Yun Fenghuang's expression changed: "Your Majesty, are you saying that someone deliberately set the fire?!"
Seeing the emperor slowly nodding, her expression suddenly became gloomy, and she said in a deep voice, "In that case, your majesty, please leave here immediately, go to join Empress Yuan and the others, and take charge of the overall situation! I can just stay here alone!" We are husband and wife, and by being here, I am fulfilling my filial piety on behalf of His Majesty!"
Although the rules of the palace are not as strict as those of the palace, it is still an important place for the royal family. It is a place where the emperor comes to escape the summer every year. How can the guards ignore it
If water leaks occur in one or two places, it can be said that the palace people were not careful and it is a pure accident.
But since the fires broke out in many places and many palace guards are still unable to put them out, this must be premeditated!
And it is also a day like the Longevity Banquet, when the emperor, queen, queen, heir, important ministers and relatives gather...
You know, the people behind the scenes have big plans!
Even, there is a desire to change the day!
In this case, it was naturally not that safe for the emperor and empress to leave the large army and come to the empress dowager to perform their filial piety.
The most insecure among the emperors and empresses was obviously the emperor.
After all, no matter how favored Yun Fenghuang is, if it disappears, it will be a disaster for her group, but it will not have much impact on the country.
To be fair, it's a good thing: it means that the prince's succession to the throne will not have major twists and turns, and it means that when the emperor gets old in the future, the throne can be handed over smoothly without having to consider large-scale internal friction.
But if something happens to Chunjia, Yun Fenghuang and the prince alone may not be able to control the situation.
What's more, with the level of trust between mother and son, no one will need to provoke them at that time. I'm afraid that the first one will fight to the death.
Give the main branch of the Gongxiang clan, which has just regained some strength, a heavy blow!
Yun Fenghuang had a few thoughts in his mind, and after a little speculation about the person behind the scenes, he advised the emperor: "Your Majesty, please leave quickly! I have a concubine here, so don't worry!"
"You and I have been in charge of the former harem for more than a day or two." But Chunjia shook his head and said calmly, "Such a thing happened right under our noses. Even if I leave now, isn't it because of the calculations of the people behind the scenes? inside?"
He said lightly, "Don't worry, I already ordered the guards when I came here. If something changes here later, it will be a good time to see who is plotting against us!"
"..." Yun Fenghuang was startled when he heard this, and then looked inside.
Chunjia noticed and nodded slightly: "Do you also think that this matter may not have anything to do with the imperial grandmother?"
"Your Majesty is so wise and powerful, how can he be easily deceived?" Yun Fenghuang pursed his lips, "I don't dare to boast about how smart and shrewd I am, but I am not someone who is easy to fool. As your Majesty said, the former harem has been deceived over the years. I have combed and combed, but I can still make such a noise in the palace... Apart from Ji, I can't think of anyone else."
"After all, this clan has been in power for too long, and the remnants have penetrated everywhere."
Xie Wuzheng's lesson was too profound.
Let alone a palace run by three generations of Phoenix Lords
Moreover, the royal family originally did not plan to come to the palace this year, purely because of the Queen Mother's insistence.
Chunjia hummed, her eyes a little cold: "Originally, I thought that the imperial grandmother was getting older, and she would not be happy with many things, and I didn't want to embarrass her. But now it seems that she still can't let go."
Although the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager were inside, the Emperor and Empress had no intention of entering to press for questioning.
After all, now that things have happened, I know that the Empress Dowager is determined not to compromise for the sake of her own life.
While the emperor and empress were watching the changes, the prince frowned: "The fire hasn't been extinguished yet?"
"When I get back to Your Highness, it's still not dead." The subordinate reported in a low voice, wiping his sweat, "And looking at the direction, it was towards the Empress Dowager... Now His Majesty and the Empress are accompanying the Empress Dowager there. ?”
The prince pondered for a while and said, "Go and have a look."
Just when he said this, the younger brothers who were eavesdropping with their ears pricked up started shouting together: "Let's go too!"
Princess Zhaoqing was particularly dissatisfied: "I just said that I was going with my father, the emperor, and the empress, but my father, the emperor, and the empress didn't agree! If the prince goes, I will go too!"
"Sister, please don't make trouble." The prince advised, "There is chaos in the palace now. Father, the Queen and Mother asked us to wait here..."
"Then why do you want to go there?" Zhaoqing said unhappily, "You can go, but what can't we do?"
"..." The prince was speechless for a while and then said, "That's all, let's wait here with the imperial grandmother."
After saying this, he motioned to his confidants to follow him to a secluded place. After seeing that there was no one around him, he asked in a low voice, "How about the palace confinement?"
Without waiting for his confidants to answer, the prince ordered again, "If something happens to us later, we will protect Concubine Meng and Grandma Yuan first, and don't worry about anything else."
My heart was shocked: "Your Highness..."
"Something big is going to happen." The prince said briefly, "I just don't know if it will be good or bad for Gu..."
He glanced sideways at Zhaoqing and the others, and calmly ordered, "Sister Zhaoqing is impatient and Prince Jin is young. If something happens, please pay attention to them."
But whether this attention is to protect or to kill someone with a knife, his confidants naturally understand clearly.