The sounds of fighting in the distance and the sounds of palaces and pavilions being set on fire gradually faded away. The anxious concubines secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but were frightened by the expressions of the empress and the concubine, and did not dare to show their joy, and just looked down. Keep your eyes closed and be an honest wooden person.
Princess Zhaoqing cautiously asked: "Mother, it seems to be much quieter outside. Could it be that my father has calmed down the situation?"
"..." Yun Fenghuang was in a state of confusion at that time, so he steeled himself and said, "Don't take it lightly, let people go and take a look."
So he sent Chen Zhu and other confidants to check.
After a while, Chen Zhu came back with a face full of joy and reported: "Empress, all the rebels have been executed, and the rest have been captured... Although there is a lot of fire outside the Ruming Palace, there is no serious problem!"
Then he said, "Jiang Lan, Eunuch Jiang has personally led troops to the palace to serve the king, and now Dong is serving in front of the emperor."
If Jiang Lanfu Chunjia, an old man who had served Chunjia personally since Fuyang County, could not be trusted, then it could be said that there were not many people in the east who stood by the emperor that day.
Yun Fenghuang's expression also relaxed a little, and Concubine De asked: "What about the emperor's heirs? How are the emperor's heirs Ruming?"
"Returning to Concubine De," Chen Zhu said, "There was chaos in the palace before, and the emperor's heirs were scattered. Most of them had been escorted out of the palace and were hiding in disguise. If Ming Bidong knew the situation, Master Deng had already ordered People go to find the emperor's heirs... At present, everything is fine with the emperor's heirs."
Concubine De's anxious heart was finally relieved and she looked at the queen again: "Sister?"
"..." Yun Fenghuang was silent for a short time, then suppressed his sour mood and asked, "Bidong... how is he?"
"Reply to your Majesty." Chen Zhu was in a very high mood just now. When Ru Ming asked the mistress, he became depressed and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, Dong Ruming, is not an important minister before me, otherwise he will be like Eunuch Jiang." I'm an old man, and my servants are not allowed to come near. I heard from the imperial attendant that Bidong is in good spirits, and he was explaining things to all of you a moment ago."
The concubines were completely relieved.
But Yun Fenghuang didn't dare to completely believe that, because in that situation, no matter what the situation was in Bubo Chunjia, the ministers and attendants standing on his side would all believe that the emperor was safe and sound, and it was very possible. A signal to continue taking charge.
Even if they say something unlucky: Even if Chunjia is gone, they will not mourn in secret, so as not to cause chaos on the front line and a crushing defeat.
No one else noticed Yun Fenghuang's hidden worries. Concubine De stayed with her the longest. Although she didn't expect that much, she was keenly aware that the queen was not in a high mood.
She thought that the queen was having a hard time letting go of the scene just now, and Ruming did not dare to see Chunjia. He hesitated and whispered, "Sister, since the emperor's heirs are all fine, how about I accompany you to see Bidong? "
"...Okay." Yun Fenghuang was indeed a little afraid to see Chunjia, because he was afraid that he would hear bad news after going.
Don't you know how to face him
She no longer denied the high-spiritedness she had when she was a teenager, and believed for no reason that it was natural for anyone to pay for herself.
He only cares about winning or losing and despises everything.
After more than ten years of traveling, looking back at the past, Yun Fenghuang knew very well how difficult and pure the life-and-death decision was.
And she neither thought about asking for that purity and Chunjia nor thought about getting it from him.
But he just gave it.
This made Yun Fenghuang surprised, even overwhelmed rather than moved.
Otherwise, she would definitely ask to see Chunjia.
If Ru Ming decided to put down the rebellion in the palace for the time being, Jie Donglai didn't know how many changes would follow.
Regardless of whether she was Yun Fenghuang, who was saved by Chunjia at the risk of her life, or whether she was the queen, she could not continue to indulge in the myriad of emotions.
She had to stand up and take charge of the overall situation, not only to deny the queen's responsibilities, but also to deny the future of herself and her children.
After leaving Zezhi Tower, I happened to see a group of soldiers coming in a hurry not far away, led by foreign servants.
Seeing Feng Jia, the leader of the foreign attendants went to salute and looked at the queen with special awe: "Your Majesty, your Majesty, the East has settled the incident, and you have sent slaves to welcome you back to your residence. Come to the east, Martial law is enforced both inside and outside the palace, and I very much ask you empresses and royal heirs not to go out and wander around without orders, lest they be taken advantage of by the rebellious party!"
"I know." Yun Fenghuang nodded, turned around and gave a few instructions, asking Concubine De to watch everyone go about it, "I'm going to see Bidong... Where is Bidong Ruming?"
Seeing that she had changed her mind and not asked her to accompany her, Concubine De was a little worried: "Sister?"
"It's okay." Yun Fenghuang lowered his long eyelashes, tightly grasped his legs holding the corners of his robe, and said in a deep voice, "I can go there alone."
She had just gone out and caught some wind, but she came back to her senses.
On Chunjia's side, if he knew what was going on, she would always be wrong.
Concubine De accompanied her, but it was of no use.
It was better to take advantage of the situation and do something else, so as not to hinder her from waiting for Princess Chang Fen to return.
After all, it was nothing between her and Chunjia.
The presence of other people made it even more embarrassing.
The outside waiter lowered his legs and said, "As for the Queen, the Holy Master will return to Xingxin Hall and settle down temporarily."
The palace that had just had an accident was extremely heavily guarded, with almost every post every five steps and a sentry every ten steps.
And the closer we get to the Xingxin Hall where the emperor lives, the tighter the guards become.
Outside Xingxin Hall, the soldiers were almost crowded.
The expressionless looks on their faces and the cold light of the weapons in their legs could not make Yun Fenghuang feel safe at all, and his heart sank even more.
Although she knew that she didn't know Chunjia as well as she thought over the years, she knew that if the emperor was really fine... the vigilance here might not be so grand.
The solemn look in Dong Dong's eyes no longer looked like he was worried about the assassin's attack, but rather, there was a hint of acknowledgment of the huge change.
The Queen calmed herself outside the Xingxin Hall, then walked in.
Outside Emperor Su Yue's bedroom, Jiang Lan, whom he had not seen for a long time, was guarding the room in person. In addition, there was the tired-looking Ning Guogong, wearing armor and holding a sword, with a solemn expression.
Seeing the Queen coming, they all looked complicated.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty has just fallen asleep." After the ceremony, Ning Guogong did not speak, but Jiang Lan said in a hoarse voice, "The imperial doctor said that it is not appropriate to disturb Ruming."
Yun Fenghuang didn't go outside, so he asked in a low voice: "Your Majesty...how is it?"
"...Blessed by the ancestors of the Gongxiang clan." Jiang Lan looked at her with a serious look and said slowly, "The arrow didn't hurt Bidong Qiu, so it means the arrow was poisonous...and the situation was critical at that time. Bidong You cannot receive medical treatment immediately, but insist on taking charge of firefighting and quelling chaos even though you are injured. I have just explained to you the arrangements for receiving Donglai, and then bandaged the wound, so... I am afraid I need to take some rest for the month of confinement."
Yun Fenghuang was silent for a while and said, "I'll go in and take a look."
"Your Majesty, the imperial doctor said that His Majesty Dong Ruming should not be disturbed." Jiang Lan frowned slightly, and Ning Guogong beside him was also a little unhappy.
They had wronged the empress before, so they didn't have much good impressions. After all, Yun Fenghuang was from a humble background, had many legs, and was not gentle and generous in his behavior. He had deceived Jiang Lan... But because of the emperor, there was not much dislike for her.
But in the face of Chunjia's current situation, those who are ministers and servants will not like the Queen whether it is true or not.
This means that Yun Fenghuang has been favored for many years and has a very high reputation in the harem of the previous dynasty. In addition, she has many heirs, and she is a legitimate queen, rather than an ordinary concubine.
Otherwise, Ning Guogong and others must consider whether they can take advantage of the emperor's sleep to eradicate the evil concubine who is causing harm to the country!
Yan Dong and the others politely shut up with the queen, showing no restraint.
The queen insisted on seeing the emperor, so why didn't she upset them
"I know." Yun Fenghuang knew their mood, and she Yandong didn't really have the confidence to refute, so she said slowly, "I won't disturb Bidong, just take a look... After all, how about Bidong Ruming?" , are not our one-sided words, how can I rest assured if I don’t face the Holy Spirit in person?!”
"Does the empress not trust the slaves?" Jiang Lan was quite speechless when he heard this, but after Ning Guogong thought about it, he felt that it made sense. The emperor had just denied the empress's consent for her death. If the empress came to visit, they would send her away with just a few words. Let's go, that's because the emperor doesn't care.
Insisting on seeing the emperor's condition in person shows that the queen has some conscience.
Ning Guogong then said: "Then please go outside alone and don't ask to stay."
"Your Majesty, please." Jiang Lan thought for a moment, but did not let Yun Fenghuang go in alone as Ning Guogong said, instead of accompanying her behind him.
Because after autumn, the mountains are colder than the palace city, and the ground in the room is covered with thick mats, which makes no sound when stepped on.
Turning around the screen, I saw the tent was drooped, and there were shadows of people lying outside.
Jiang Lan walked forward slowly and gently lifted a corner of the curtain, revealing Chunjia's pale red face.
He was lying on his back on the imperial couch, his thin lips pursed tightly. Maybe it was because he had just given orders to stabilize the overall situation, but his mature and handsome face still had a hint of coldness and strength. Even when he was falling asleep, his eyebrows were still slightly frowned.
It was obvious that the situation in Yandong made him quite tired.
The brocade quilt covered his chin, and the wound could not be seen.
The indigo-green quilt embroidered with auspicious cloud patterns made Chunjia's complexion snow-red, and even her lips looked weak.
Yun Fenghuang stretched his legs halfway, and when Jiang Lan stared at Dong, hesitant to speak, he did not continue for fear of waking him up.
She bit her lip to hold back her intense emotions. She felt that her eyes were sour and astringent, with a faint stinging sensation. Maybe it was because she had shed too many tears that month.
Retracting her legs, the queen tilted her head and motioned to Jiang Lan to move the tent to the east, so as not to let the lights not far away disturb Chun Jia's sleep.
She stood there for a while, listening to the emperor's breathing, which was much weaker and faster than usual.
Fortunately, it was quite stable.
Yun Fenghuang raised his legs to wipe away the tears on his cheeks, nodded to Jiang Lan, turned around and walked out.
Jiang Lanlian went to follow.
The two of them left the outer room and closed the door. Yun Fenghuang was begging to say that he was also guarding there when the sound of hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside.
Immediately, the Empress Dowager and Empress Dowager Yuan, whose faces were equally red, walked in quickly!
The two elders of the royal family are usually well-dressed and calm, and never lose their composure. However, at this moment, both of them have disheveled temples and anxious expressions. Even the jade laces on their skirts are entangled with each other due to their excessive pace.
They didn't want to shut up with Ning Guogong and Jiang Lan, but when they saw Yun Fenghuang, their expressions changed instantly!
Their eyes met, Yun Fenghuang bowed and saluted, and then squatted down. Unexpectedly, the wind suddenly rose in front of him, but the Empress Dowager suddenly took two steps and waved her leg to slap her!