All the imperial doctors are concentrated in the Nine Dragons Hall. Dongfang Xu sat expressionlessly on the side with his back to Emperor Chen. It is as if he could not hear the words of the people. Let others call him. Nor does it respond.

"Your Majesty's expression. It's weird."

The imperial doctors couldn't find out what had happened to Emperor Chen. He actually had a smile on his face that others couldn't read.

They shook their heads slightly. Then he looked at the prince who had been missing for many days and finally appeared. In their opinion. Emperor Chen was in a coma for many days. In the end, I still can't hold on. Ultimately. This qiē is the responsibility of the crown prince. Presumably His Highness is uncomfortable.

"Your Majesty. Your Majesty."

The Queen Mother learned the news. Haven't stepped in yet. I had already heard her mournful voice. I didn't expect that in the end, it would be the white-haired man who sent the black-haired man." Why did the emperor suddenly ......"

"The Queen Mother. Condolences." All the Imperial Physicians knelt down in unison. The Queen Mother only felt that she was dizzy and couldn't stand.

"What the hell is going on. Prince. What did you see?"

Heard. The emperor was after the crown prince entered the palace. before he died.

Dongfang Xu didn't speak. The Queen Mother looked at him so calmly. Tears glistening. In the end, he cried and fell beside the dragon couch. Holding the back of Emperor Chen's stiff hand tightly.

The palace has been hung with white silk. The civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty all changed into white clothes. Bow down outside the Nine Dragons Hall.

Cries of grief echoed throughout the palace. The cold wind howls in the night. The crowd hung their heads. I just feel that this oppressive atmosphere is breathless.

Ji Jin looked at the ground close at hand. Didn't expect that. He's still a step too late.

"Prime Minister. Your Highness will let you in."

Then. The eldest duke in front of the emperor came to Ji Jin's side with tears. Whispered.

He slowly straightened up. And he saw him standing at the gate of the palace. The handsome man in a white filial piety robe. Just that deep expression. It's heart-wrenching.

"Prime Minister. I'll leave it to you."

Ji Jin came to Dongfang Xu's side. The man opened his mouth slowly. That dead tone. It's hard to wonder where he's going.

Only one sentence remains. Dongfang Xu quietly moved his pace. Leaving a lonely back in the long hallway.

Inside the Phoenix Palace.

It's like it's been forgotten. Only the guards guarding the door stood quietly.

The man in filial piety clothes appeared not far away. The guards saw it. A little surprise crossed his eyes. Then he knelt down." See Your Highness."

The handsome figure floated silently past him. The guard immediately felt the irrepressible sadness and coldness on Dongfang Xu's body.

Squeak...... Empty palace. The voice is getting clearer and clearer. Filled with endless desolation.

Dongfang Xu walked towards the couch step by step. Every time you get closer. The pungent smell of medicine is even stronger.

Subsequently. He stood by Empress Chen's side. Look at that pale face as paper. It's as quiet as if there was no life.

"Queen Mother. The son is back."

There was not a single ripple in the voice. And the woman on the couch. Still with his eyes closed.

Huge palace. Only the man standing. With the unconscious queen.

Knock. Dongfang Xu suddenly knelt down in front of Queen Chen. His brow trembled slightly. Instantaneous red eyes. Endure the endless remorse and sorrow in my heart. This moment. He wanted to kill himself and apologize. But he knew. He doesn't have the authority to do that anymore.

He's already wrong. You can't make a mistake again and again.

He knows. There are still many things waiting for him to do.

Reach out slowly. Uncover Empress Tatsu's bedding. However, his hand stopped in mid-air. He realized that he didn't have the courage to look at it again. He didn't dare to know. What an irreparable mistake I made.

"Queen Mother's ......"

The faint sound of breathing seemed to have a sense. It actually became thicker. Empress Chen's slightly moving eyelids. Dongfang Xu held his breath for a while. Queen Mother."

Maybe a miracle happened at this moment. But for Queen Chen. Cruel, perhaps.

“…… Prince ......"

The line of sight in front of me gradually became clearer. Empress Chen finally saw the man beside the couch clearly. There was a glint in her eyes. At last. The tears that contain endless meaning. Slipping from the corners of the eyes.

Dongfang Xu stretched out his hand. Tightly held Queen Chen's cold hand.

He could still hear the voice of the Queen Mother. You can also tell her in person. He knew he was wrong.

"It's fine...... It's just ......."

Empress Chen thinks. Heaven treats her well. She was alive. Seeing the prince return.

However. Her eyes fell on Dongfang Xu's filial piety. frowned. Who ......" the words have not yet been asked. Her expression froze there......

Dongfang Xu closed his eyes deeply. Grab Empress Chen's hand and put it on her forehead." Queen mother. It's all the son's fault......"

A low groan came from his throat. Empress Chen seemed to cough dryly twice. Then his gaze slowly turned to the faint curtain. Emperor...... When ......"

Dongfang Xu didn't seem to want to think back. It was a long time before he replied." Tonight."

Tonight. So why are you waking up now......

Empress Chen's heart was full of sorrow. She was even the last time to see the emperor. I can't see it.

I was trying to sit up. I don't want to move lightly. There was an unbearable pain in the lower body. It eroded the queen's nerves like a mountain and a sea.

"Hmm......"

"Queen Mother's Royal Physician ......"

"Nope." She suddenly clenched her lower lip. Soon a trace of blood oozed out. Then he forcibly propped himself up. Her expression became hideous with pain. Dongfang Xu looked at her current appearance in horror. Queen mother. Don't ...... like that"

"This ...... I deserve it."

Her tone was fierce. I don't know if it's to myself. Or to Concubine Mei.

The man. I really doubled it back to myself. Scrapped her legs. She also took her husband away.

In fact, this war. She had already lost years ago.

"Queen Mother. It's all the fault of the sons...... "Dongfang Xu doesn't want to see Queen Chen like this. That pale face was instantly covered with light sweat. He just felt like his heart was going to break. Why was I so stubborn in the first place? Why put a qiē in the back of your mind. And now......

"Xu'er ......"

The soft voice trembled. Dongfang Xu originally lowered his head and slowly raised it. The loving gaze of the Queen. Obviously she was so miserable. But still have to laugh at their own reluctant face.

"Let's go. Xu'er ......"

Walk.

"Queen Mother's ......"

"Doesn't Xu'er want a free life. Now. The queen mother won't force you anymore...... Your father is going west. There are even more dangers to face in the future. Now the queen mother is like this. 'M afraid...... I can't do anything for you anymore......" the queen knows. Take Concubine Mei's character. Cruel revenge will surely be launched against their Nalan family. She's exhausted. I don't want to see the people I care about die at the hands of Concubine Mei one by one.

Rather than let Dongfang Xu stick to it. Fight a battle that is uncertain. It's better to return his wish.

"It's just. The mother concubine has no way to let the county lord of Yongji come back...... The queen mother is sorry for you......"

"No. Queen mother. This is all caused by the sons." Dongfang Xu stood up suddenly. Empress Chen's words made him feel guilty even more. His mother actually took all the mistakes he had made. It only made him more uncomfortable.

"Father's wish. The Queen's Wish. Erchen. There will be no escaping again."

"But ......"

"Nothing. Queen mother. Even if it's a complete defeat. The sons also have to give it a go. This account. Erchen will never give up lightly. Erchen will search for famous doctors all over the world. Or bring back the lord of Yongji County. Treat the legs of the queen mother. In the future. The queen mother also wants to watch her sons lead the kingdom of Chen to the road of prosperity and strength."

If it was once upon a time. Dongfang Xu can have such determination. Empress Chen will feel very relieved. But this is not the same as it used to be. Concubine Mei can wipe out all the people in her palace. Her strength has been unfathomable.

Recharge for years. She's out this one. It will bring earth-shaking upheaval to the Chenguo Palace. And waiting for their mother and son. It will be unimaginable danger.

She can dodge it once. But you can't be so lucky every time. And her children. There is still a long way to go. How could he be allowed to take such a risk.

"The queen mother doesn't need to persuade her sons. This qiē is all caused by the sons. Let your sons forgive their sins. Even if it's death. The sons will never look back."

Empress Chen looked at the man with his back to her. There was a determined light in his eyes that had never been seen before. That love-hate look. It's distressing and scary.

……

Ji Jin looked at the lifeless man on the couch. He'd already heard from the Imperial Doctor. The emperor died suddenly. It's kind of weird. But they couldn't diagnose anything.

Sobbies echoed in my ears. All the concubines, princesses, princesses. They all knelt outside.

With the permission of the crown prince. He was able to enter the dormitory. I always feel like I've left something behind. Ji Jin pondered. Slowly wandering around the palace.

Then. He noticed in the corner. There are some faint green traces. Immediately crouched down. Reach out and touch gently.

Moss. The interior of the Nine Dragons Hall should be cleaned daily. In pristine condition. How can there be moss.

The Queen Mother finally pulled herself together from her grief. She noticed the man crouching in the corner at a glance. Immediately stood up in confusion. Saya's voice was slightly displeased." Prime Minister."

Ji Jin immediately turned around. The Queen Mother. This Nine Dragons Hall can be cleaned today."

"This is the Emperor's Bedroom. Naturally, we have to clean it every day." Now the emperor is gone. Why does this prime minister still ask such nonsensical words.

"Then why is there moss in the palace?"

Ji Jin walked over. He stretched out his moss-stained fingers. The Queen Mother couldn't help frowning. Immediately looked at the Grand Duke beside him.

The Grand Duke looked at it carefully for a moment. You must know that there are only a few places in the palace where there is moss. But it definitely can't be inside the Nine Dragons Palace.

"The Queen Mother. Wechen thought. Someone has been to the Nine Dragons Temple. And not so long ago." Judging by the color and wetness of this moss. Ji Jin seems to have discovered a stern problem.

Then. But a loud voice came from outside.

"The Divine Decree Has Arrived"