The next morning, all the royal family gathered again in the Lizheng Palace, and laughed at Li Ju and his bride An Shi to meet the emperor and queen, and at the same time officially recognized his relatives. Empress Qin leaned on the hidden sac, helped Li Hui and the county lord of Changning to sit up, and looked at Li Ju and An Shi with gentle eyes: "Don't kneel, get up." Xu is people are in good spirits on happy occasions, her complexion looks exceptionally good, her withered and sick face seems to have recovered a lot, and her eyes are becoming more and more clear and transparent.

Li Ju and An Shi bowed again, and then got up and continued to greet the other elders. The saint sat on the edge of the sickbed, looking at this scene, and also stroked his beard and smiled. However, when his eyes swept over his sons, he didn't notice Li Song, and couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

Li Hui got closer, and found that his grandfather's expression had changed, and he also looked back at the past: Isn't Li Songmo, the eldest father, still drunk and dreaming in another courtyard? The only sister-in-law did not show up at the wedding, and he did not show up to recognize his relatives, as if this matter had nothing to do with him. Who doesn't know that his leg isn't really badly injured? It's long overdue. What's more, no matter how inconvenient the legs and feet are, sitting on the eaves to come and go also makes it, wasn't that the case back then?

Just when Li Hui thought that the sage must ask about Li Song's whereabouts, the next moment, the sage's expression returned to his usual appearance, and he said to Empress Qin with a smile: "The children and grandchildren are all married, and it makes people feel happy to see it." It would be great if such a festive event could be held once a month. As he spoke, he glanced at Li Hui: "Ah Hui and Ah Jing's marriage should also be tighter, and your marriage will be done next year!" Then there are Lu Niang (Xuancheng County Lord) and Huan Niang (Xin'an County Lord). In a few years, Yue Niang will also grow up, and she will find a husband again. ”

Next year? He will only be fifteen years old next year, which is too early. Li Hui hurriedly said: "Grandfather, grandson has already thought about it, and he must start a business first and then start a family." Li Jing also couldn't wait to follow: "Grandfather, grandson still wants to be comfortable for a few years." The brothers got married at the age of fifteen or sixteen, and the grandchildren felt that it was too early. It's better that after the grandfather crowns his grandson, it is not too late for the grandson to get married! ”

"Crowning the word? It is not impossible to crown and give the word in advance, and the crown ceremony will be held for you in two days. The saint laughed.

Empress Qin also pursed her lips with a smile and said, "When it comes to marrying, the two of them look like they can't wait to hide away. It's just two children. When they are older, it's not too late to talk about marriage. However, now you can look at each other first, lest those little ladies from good families be set by others first. ”

The Wang clan and the Yan clan immediately agreed in unison. This said: "The right should take them for a walk, I can't say that one day they will fall in love." The other also said: "Can't let them leave quietly like the last time they went to the Peony Garden banquet." He also said that the hibiscus banquet was even more rare, but he didn't even take a closer look at what the head of the armor looked like, and he didn't know what he was busy with. ”

Du Shi covered his lips and smiled: "They are still young, even if the elders plan for them for the long term, they don't understand the hard work of the elders for the time being. However, when it comes to great joy, isn't there another one close at hand? Qian Niang had already decided on someone some time ago, and now she has passed the ceremony one after another, and she is discussing a good date. ”

Hearing her name, Li Qianniang blushed and lowered her eyes, as if she was extremely shy, and she still vaguely looked like the young girl she was at the beginning. Li Hui glanced at her lightly, and the county lord of Changning snorted lightly, not even wanting to look at it anymore.

They all know that Li Qianniang's family is a small family that has declined, with a low official position but a very wealthy family. is waiting to use her status as the county lord to cling to Li Ju, the Duke of Xunguo, and try to make a comeback. Middle-ranking families are more sensitive and cautious, worried that marrying her will not be rewarded as it should be, and it is more likely to cause trouble. And the high-ranking official family completely looks down on this county lord who grew up in Qianzhou, not to mention that she is the concubine daughter of the abolished prince.

I heard that Li Qianniang chose to come and go, and seemed to be quite dissatisfied that she only had this kind of declining family to choose from. However, Su Shi believes that this is already her best home. Otherwise, she could only follow them back to Qianzhou to choose a son-in-law to marry. As a result, she was reluctant to accept the rich life of Chang'an. It was probably because of the resentment accumulated in his heart, and he was jealous of Changning's identity as the daughter of the crown prince, so he did such a stupid thing yesterday.

Of course, it was impossible for Li Hui and the county lord of Changning to sympathize with her. This kind of person who can't recognize her identity can't recognize herself, no matter what fate she ends, she also deserves it.

After being reminded by Du Shi, the sage seemed to remember that he still had a granddaughter of proper marriage age. He and Empress Qin didn't have any special impression of Li Qianniang, after all, her biological mother was humble, but the Su family looked at her pitifully and raised her. Moreover, the two old men looked at people with such precision that they could discern at a glance the many feelings she was trying to hide, and naturally knew what kind of temperament she was. The eldest son is sad and helpless enough, and there is a granddaughter with the same temperament, how can they like it?

"Now that the family has been decided, the marriage will be done earlier." The sage said, looked back at Empress Qin, who seemed to be a little tired, and said casually, "Then give Qian Niang the title of Yichuan County Lord." Okay, Zitong seems to be a little tired, so you all hurry up and let her rest. ”

Inadvertently, Li Hui saw Li Qianniang's eyes swept over with resentment, as if he hated the saint for being so careless. He glared back angrily without showing weakness: his grandfather sealed the county lord, and he didn't say anything in his heart, so he dared to be resentful? Such an unfilial thing, I really want to whip her dozens of times for my grandfather in person.

Li Qianniang bit her lip, knelt down to thank her, and then walked out behind Su Shi with her head down. The county lord of Changning took Du Shi's arm and shook it gently. Du Shi rubbed her little head soothingly, looked back at Empress Qin with some concern, and instructed the palace people to quickly invite several imperial doctors from the Tai Hospital.

Now that the confession has ended, the Lang Jun left the Lizheng Palace, and only the female dependents remained outside. After the saint stayed for a while, he instructed his daughters-in-law to take care of their illness, and then went to the Liangyi Hall to deal with government affairs. Not long after, the concubines in the palace came to greet him. In addition to Concubine Wei Guifei, who died early, Concubine Yang De, Concubine Wang Xian and Concubine Yan Shufei all came over, and some young Zhaoyi and Jieyu, who have been quite favored in recent years, also came to serve the sick.

The Lizheng Palace seems to have regained its former appearance, and the harem concubines, princesses, princesses, princesses, and princesses, these women with noble status in the Tang Dynasty, are all waiting for the woman who is above them. Some people sincerely hope that she can get better, and some people quietly hope that she will pass away. Many thoughts, in words and smiles, not only the people in it feel tired, but even the people who look at it feel tired.

Li Hui simply took the county lord of Changning to practice archery outside the Lizheng Palace, but Li Jing did not leave immediately and followed. The county lord of Xuancheng, the county lord of Xin'an, the brothers of the Zhou family, and the brothers and sisters of the Qin family went to join in the fun. Only Li Qianniang, thinking about it, could only sit in place with hatred, making a well-behaved appearance and listening to the chatter and laughter of the elders around her.

At this time, several doctors who were staying in the hospital rushed over. Recently, Empress Qin's illness seems to have improved, and they only ask for a safe pulse once a day in the morning, noon and evening, and occasionally change the prescription for the symptoms. Now that the Du clan ordered someone to summon them, they didn't have time to think about it, and immediately hurried over. After carefully checking the pulse of the sleeping Empress Qin, several people looked at each other and were shocked, and bowed down in front of the crown princess Du.

Du Shi was stunned, his smile faded in an instant, and only a pale state was left on his face: "...... Even if you try your best, you can't save it? ”

"Your Highness forgives your sins, Her Royal Highness the Queen has run out of oil...... There is nothing the ministers can do. ”

Xu saw Li Tai's family and Li Song's family, and saw Li Ju start a family with his own eyes, and finally let go of the heavy burden in his heart. After the Empress Qin fell asleep, she never woke up again, and her illness became extremely heavy.

When the saint heard the news, he stood up in a daze, and he didn't even realize that the imperial case in front of him had fallen to the ground. Completely forgetting that he was discussing politics with his ministers, he rushed out, and when he descended the steps, he almost fell to the ground.

"Grandpa!" The crown prince Li Kun followed closely behind him, and immediately reached out to support him, and the father and son almost fell into a ball.

After the saint stood firm, he grabbed his arm tightly and continued to walk towards the Lizheng Hall. Li Heng, the king of Yue, followed behind, and Qin An, the younger brother of the Empress of Qin, also strode with him without hesitation. When they came to the Lizheng Palace, there was already a very soft cry outside, and almost all the female dependents had red and swollen eyes, and it was difficult to hide their sadness and panic.

The sage glanced at them, and when he saw the two young concubines who were crying with pear blossoms and rain, he immediately cried out in disgust, "What are you crying and crying! disturbed Zitong's sleep, I will punish you all!! Don't get them all out yet, don't stay here! Concubine De, Concubine Xian, Concubine Shu, you all go back to the palace, don't toss in the palace if you have nothing to do! ”

In front of his children and grandchildren, the saint had hardly ever been so angry, and the ladies had never seen him so angry. For a while, everyone was a little frightened, and the cowardly even trembled. Concubine Yang De and the other concubines immediately saluted and retreated, and the hall suddenly seemed much more spacious. The saint also ignored the rest of the people, turned around and went around the screen and went to the inner room.

A group of young grandchildren all knelt on the edge of the sickbed, quietly accompanying Empress Qin. Seeing this, the sage's expression was slightly relieved, and he sat down in front of the couch and gently held Empress Qin's thin hand. He didn't interrogate the imperial doctor, and he didn't even say anything more, just sat quietly, and his usually tall body suddenly looked a little rickety, as if he had aged many years in an instant.

Du Shi quietly gave the children a look and asked them all to retreat outside to rest. In the inner room, only the Li Kun brothers and Princess Qinghe sisters were left behind, and they continued to wait for their seriously ill mother and elderly father.

For a while, the Lizheng Hall was so quiet that only the sound of breathing could be heard, and the needle drop could be heard. Everyone did not dare to cry, let alone talk, as if everyone had a shadow on their faces.

The county lord of Changning has been stunned, as if he can't believe the reality. Li Hui held her hand, and his heart was extremely uncomfortable. Although he and Empress Qin had only been together for a few months, the relationship between his ancestors and grandchildren was increasing day by day. He not only admired this wise grandmother, but also admired it very much. originally thought that he could accompany her all the time, but he didn't want such a short time.

In an atmosphere so heavy that it was almost impossible to breathe, Su Shi took Li Ji out. The mother and son stopped in front of the Lizheng Palace, and Su Shi said in a low voice: "The Ah family is seriously ill, and the imperial doctor is helpless. Hurry up and go to the other courtyard to pick up your grandfather...... At least...... At least let him see the Ah family for the last time......"

Li Ju nodded solemnly: "A-Niang, don't worry." The child will definitely beg Grandpa to enter the palace quickly! ”

Su Shi sighed softly and said decisively: "If it is useless to beg him, no matter what method you use, you must let him come!" ”

Li Ju was slightly stunned and immediately agreed.