Every day, I still have coarse tea and light food, and I am trapped in this small world and can't move.

However, with Bai Yu's company, the days in the prison are not so difficult.

Cuiliu brings food every day, sometimes bringing one or two idle books, and sometimes some needlework handkerchiefs. She didn't say anything, just put her things down and left.

Ling Jingshu didn't say much, and silently accepted the things sent by Cuiliu. When you have nothing to do, you can chat with Bai Yu, read a book, or do needlework. Except that I can't go out and walk around, it's not much different from the days I used to have in the boudoir.

The second time I received Wei Yan's letter was five days later.

Ling Jingshu did not avoid Bai Yu and opened the letter in front of Bai Yu.

Bai Yu had expected it in his heart, but he didn't feel surprised, and secretly rejoiced for Ling Jingshu in his heart.

Now that they have suffered such a calamity, everyone is probably afraid of it! But Wei Yan, instead of avoiding it, has been secretly caring for Ling Jingshu.

This kind of heart is really moving.

Ling Jingshu read the letter carefully, the corners of her lips raised slightly, and her eyes flashed with pleasure. Then, bring the letter to the candle flame. The candle flame quickly burned the letter out, leaving only a thin layer of ash.

Bai Yu came over and asked in a low voice, "Miss, did Imperial Doctor Wei mention Empress Xu in the letter?" ”

Ling Jingshu snorted and said in a low voice: "Yesterday, the emperor has issued a holy decree to abolish the queen, demoting Empress Xu to Concubine Xu, and moving back to Jingyang Palace from Jiaofang Palace. ”

The emperor still had some affection for Queen Xu, firstly, to cover up the scandal between her and the chamberlain, and secondly, to leave her the position of concubine.

But that's not all.

After Empress Xu was drugged, her whole body was weak, and she could only lie on the bed softly, and she could no longer stay and move, and the people around her were specially "arranged" by the emperor. It's like a bird that has been cut off its wings, locked in a cage, and can no longer break free.

Such a Queen Xu is no longer a threat to anyone.

used to be a powerful fortune in the palace, but now that she has lost power, her fate can be imagined.

The resentment and hatred that had accumulated in my heart had dissipated most of them with the deposed of Empress Xu and the good news that Princess Changping was sent to Ciyun Nunnery.

Although Bai Yu didn't know all kinds of secrets about Ling Jingshu, seeing Ling Jingshu so happy, he also felt happy in his heart. Thinking of the future of the master and servant, he couldn't help but worry: "Miss, Queen Xu has been deposed, so what will we do in the future?" The emperor will not be angry with us and keep us in prison! ”

Ling Jingshu cheered up and smiled: "It shouldn't be." We'll wait a little longer, and maybe we'll be out of prison soon. ”

Bai Yu smiled and nodded.

……

The deposition of Empress Xu, whether in the palace or in the court and the opposition, is a shocking event!

The reasons in the emperor's will after the abolition are also high-sounding. However, there is no such thing as an impermeable wall. The real reason and the inside story quietly spread among the powerful lords and nobles.

The Xu family broke with Queen Xu because of Xu Qian's murder.

The officials in the court who were originally biased towards King Yan, and there was no shortage of people who "knew right from wrong", and they quickly reversed course and threw themselves on the side of the prince.

King Yan's situation soon became embarrassing and embarrassing.

However, Yan Wang's table is quite open. Every day, in addition to going to the court, he went to the Zichen Hall to serve the sick.

After the will of the queen was officially abolished, King Yan cried several times in front of the emperor, and pleaded: "The queen mother made a big mistake, and the father abolished the position of the queen mother and demoted him to the position of concubine. Erchen did not complain at all. The sons only begged their fathers and emperors to allow their sons to go to Jingyang Palace to visit their mothers. ”

The emperor looked at King Yan crying sadly, and his heart was not happy.

He was already disgusted with Empress Xu, and he didn't want to look at her again. But he still has a little preference for King Yan, the son he has loved since he was a child.

Seeing the proud and wanton King Yan kneeling on the side of the bed and crying, the emperor finally relented a little and sighed: "Don't cry first, get up and talk." ”

King Yan heard the looseness in the emperor's tone, and secretly rejoiced in his heart: "Yes, the son obeys the order." ”

After wiping away his tears, King Yan stood up with red eyes.

Actually, it doesn't matter if you go to see Queen Xu or not. The important thing is to show that he has no knowledge of the truth about Empress Xu's depose, and also to show his filial piety.

As it turned out, King Yan's move was correct.

The emperor thought for a while, and then said: "Something like this happened in Changping, your mother was already sick, and now she is afraid that the lingering sickbed will become more and more strict." You are filial and want to visit, but I can't stop you. Well, I'll allow you to visit twice a month. On the fifteenth day or two of the new year, you can go to Jingyang Palace. ”

King Yan was grateful, and thanked him with tears. After having lunch with the emperor, he waited for the emperor to fall asleep before leaving the Zichen Palace.

……

After leaving the palace, King Yan did not return to King Yan's mansion, but went to Xu's house.

King Yan is coming, and the Xu family will not turn him away no matter what.

Xu Guogong led everyone in the Xu Mansion to come out to greet him in person, and did enough courtesy.

Such an attitude is already an expression of alienation. In the past, it was common for King Yan to enter and leave the Xu family, so why do you need these false façade skills?

After entering the Xu Mansion, King Yan and Xu Guogong sat down separately.

Xu Guogong respectfully broke the silence: "His Royal Highness King Yan came to the Xu family, I don't know what it was for?" ”

King Yan looked at Xu Guogong and smiled bitterly: "After the concubine was deposed, the officials of the court and the central government saw me, just like seeing the plague, and they couldn't wait to take a detour. Isn't my uncle also disgusted with me as a nephew, and he doesn't want to associate with me anymore in the future? ”

Xu Guogong was speechless.

Xu Qian's death became a thorn in the heart of the Xu family.

If it is said that Xu Guogong has no resentment in his heart, it is impossible.

The Xu family relied on Queen Xu to gain a foothold in the capital. Queen Xu was deposed, which was undoubtedly a big blow to the Xu family. In the future, you can only shrink your tail and lower your head to be a man.

Xu Guogong never thought about the idea of taking this opportunity to completely draw a line with King Yan. so as not to be affected by King Yan again in the future...... But I didn't expect King Yan to come to the door so soon.

King Yan said sincerely: "The eldest sister has done something wrong and has been punished as she deserves. I didn't blame my uncle. I came to Xu's house today to show my sincerity and determination. I hope that my uncle will not be guilty of the past and will still be on my side in the future. ”

Xu Guogong was silent for a long time before he raised his head and looked at King Yan, his eyes full of sadness: "Your Highness is too strict to say this." The old minister is now old and useless, what else can he do for His Highness. (To be continued.) )