Among all the buildings of Weiyang Palace, many have been repaired and expanded several times, making them even more imposing. And only Jianzhang Palace, which has not changed much, still maintains its original appearance.

The wind and rain over the years have not eroded the elegance of this palace. Just like the two tall laurel trees in the courtyard, spring blossoms and autumn fruits, bathing in snow and fragrant. Calmly waiting for the years.

In the impression of Chang'an and the people of the world, the Empress Dowager Wei, who lives in Jianzhang Palace, is too low-key. Don't say that she can't be compared with characters like Empress Dowager Lu and Empress Dowager Dou, even compared with other empress dowagers in the history of the Han Dynasty, she doesn't seem to have much sense of existence.

In fact, if you know the Empress Dowager Wei, you will know that her low profile is not deliberate, but because of her character all along. The queen mother, who was born in a commoner family, did not forget her roots because of the dignity of her status. Since entering the palace, he has maintained a simple and quiet lifestyle for so many years, and he doesn't seem to have taken the initiative to fight for anything, nor has he deliberately avoided anything.

When Emperor Wu was there, there was no need to talk about those swords and swords. The Wei clan, in several crises, was able to survive the brutal power struggle unharmed, which can almost be regarded as a miracle.

The pattern of people often determines the success or failure of many things. And there is another crucial factor, and that is the mentality of pampering and not being shocked. This kind of mentality may have nothing to do with academic accomplishment or status. If you don't have someone who has actually experienced those hardships, you'll never understand how powerful it is.

Empress Dowager Wei, who is weak on the outside, has an extremely strong heart. In the depths of the unknown heart, decades of wind and rain in the palace have already been beaten. However, the gentleness and gentleness exuded by her appearance made everyone close to her feel like a spring breeze, and won a good reputation for the royal family.

The years go by, and the seasons reincarnate. The glamorous face that once crowned the world finally couldn't withstand the ruthless carving of the blade of time. Although the twilight of beauty is the saddest thing, there is no elixir for eternal youth in this world. When Lin Hua thanked Chunhong again and again, and the fragrance of the laurel tree drifted in the snow again, Wei Zifu, who had a few fine lines in the corners of her eyes, looked at Yaoqin Suzheng, who had been left out in the cold for a long time, and there was a faint wry smile on the corner of her mouth.

How long has it been since you played those beautiful pieces of music with your own hands? She doesn't remember anymore. Maybe three years, maybe five years...... If you want to be precise, it should be after the death of the first emperor.

No matter what she said, she still has some feelings for the former Emperor Wudi. Although his desperation in the end was chilling, in those old years, the emperor gave her a unique favor. And the main thing is that he gave her a son and two daughters. Even if any glory and wealth are as light as a cloud, such a gift is thick enough.

Perhaps, in the hearts of most people in the world now, they have gradually forgotten the deceased emperor. But in Jianzhang Palace, the traces he left behind still seem to be everywhere. At least for the Empress Dowager Wei, the grave piled up in her heart is very heavy.

Fortunately, God treats her well. Her son, in the end, inherited the throne. It's not something she desperately wants to achieve, but it can be achieved because of it

The years are stable, but they are more important than anything else.

What's more, there are two princesses here. The joy they brought to Jianzhang Palace was enough to offset all the dark night sadness.

The queen mother, who has witnessed many bloody battles between the palaces, has no interest in power. I have seen more, and I have a deeper understanding of the truth that when the moon is full and the moon is full, it is lost, and when the water is full, it overflows. The Wei family has come to this day, and it can be regarded as rich and honored, and she is very afraid that one day she will fall into ruin, like those once powerful relatives.

It is precisely because of such concerns that Empress Dowager Wei never asks about political affairs. Whenever the emperor came to build the Zhang Palace, in addition to complaining about some family matters, they never mentioned a word about the court to each other. Even if she sometimes sees her son's troubles, she just gently comforts him, letting him relax everything, and take the big things in the world slowly, which cannot be done in a while.

Liu Ju is a filial and obedient child. This did not change from a very young age until he became emperor. This is also the most gratifying place for the Queen Mother. Although his son may not be destined to be a great emperor, as long as he can maintain this integrity, it is enough.

The empress dowager in the Jianzhang Palace would train a few palace maids in her spare time, teaching them some musical instruments and singing and dancing. I will also make some delicious food and take everyone to taste it together. Even occasionally, several ladies will be invited to the palace to hold a small night banquet...... Perhaps, only these activities can keep her mind at peace all the time. This state of mind has been in this state of mind to this day.

If every year, such a snowy day, the Jianzhang Palace should be hung with red lanterns, white snow and red lights, adding a lot of atmosphere. Then, the palace maids will surround the queen mother, burn the charcoal fire in the whole palace, and everyone happily and earnestly study red painting, embroidery and writing.

These things were naturally taught by the Queen Mother. Originally, some clumsy and stupid people used to complain, and they didn't know what they would do when they learned it. But the Queen Mother still patiently taught them over and over again.

"You children will all be out of the palace in the future. Find someone you like and form a small family, just like those in the market. Live a safe and stable life...... What a girl's family should know, you all have to learn. That way I'll be reassured. ”

The Queen Mother spoke softly, and her demeanor was gentle as if she were her own child. That's actually her attitude all along. And without the slightest pretentiousness and disguise.

In the hearts of the palace maids, they can naturally distinguish between good and bad. They couldn't say any words of gratitude, but everyone kept in their minds anything that the Queen Mother had taught herself, and they didn't dare to forget it.

It's just that today, even they felt the uneasiness of the master of Jianzhang Palace. All the palace maids, guards and eunuchs carefully and secretly observed the queen mother's expression. Not sure what will happen.

During this period of time, the atmosphere in Jianzhang Palace has actually been very joyful. And the origin of this joy is because of a little baby.

At the beginning, the emperor and empress came to the Han Mansion to congratulate their sister Princess Suxi on her birthday. I don't know why, His Majesty the Emperor and the Empress made a decision together, they allowed this little baby named Yuanfeng to enter the court, and there was an empress

From an early age, he personally taught court etiquette and royal education.

When this news came out, in the eyes of ordinary people in the world, it was not regarded as a great event. His Majesty the Emperor and the eldest princess have had a deep relationship since childhood, and the sister and brother have a deep affection, which is a fact that everyone knows. And the emperor, who has no heirs, seems to like this little baby, which seems to be a logical thing. When everyone talked about it, they just sighed that this little guy would really be reincarnated.

His father is the prime minister, the official Zhao of the Han Kingdom, and his mother is the eldest princess of the Han Dynasty. My uncle is today's son, and my grandmother is the queen mother of Jianzhang Palace. But it is really incomparably noble from birth!

However, this move of the emperor is very unusual in the eyes of many people of insight. In the past, although there was also a precedent for the son of the noble minister's family to enter the palace to accompany him. But that special grace is conditional. Their task is to accompany the prince to study or to accompany the prince to grow up. And when today's son has no heirs, the hidden intention behind letting such a child who has just learned to speak enter the palace can't help but be shocking.

The subjects all know that the current queen is weak and obedient, and she has no family power of her own. All her actions should be at the behest of the emperor. Giving such a young child to the Empress to participate in the upbringing and education of His Majesty the Emperor is even more intriguing.

But until now, no one has dared to think too far. After all, the emperor is still young, and he still has a lot of time to "make people" with his concubines in the harem. Royal blood, worth looking forward to.

seems to be the darling of the heavens, and Yuanfeng, who entered the palace, obviously has many talents beyond his peers. This little guy, who is already a toddler, has won the love of everyone.

Although it was in the name of the queen that he was brought into the palace. But most of the time, Yuanfeng is on the side of Jianzhang Palace. The queen mother, who was a little lonely under her knees, added a lot of smiles to her face because of his arrival.

However, when the twilight of Chang'an was full of snow, the queen mother looked at Qionglou Yuyu who was beating the palace lights outside, but she was so worried that she couldn't sleep and eat.

Yuanfeng has been asleep for a long time. The care he received here was perhaps even more attentive than that he had received from his own mother's side. Everyone knows that the queen mother is like a pearl in her little grandson, and she sees it more precious than her own eyeballs!

"The Emperor...... Why can't you pay it back? ”

Heard the Queen Mother's self-talk. The personal palace maid beside him looked at the snow outside, and was about to go to the palace gate to have a look, but she had already seen that after turning the corridor, His Majesty the Emperor only came over with his closest guards.

"Queen Mother, I've kept you waiting. Shang Shuling just came to report on some government affairs, and he delayed ...... for a while. ”

Empress Dowager Wei turned around, and she looked carefully at the emperor's son who walked up to her. The lights are linked, and the years start from the beginning. He looked so haggard and tired.

"Ju'er, tell the queen mother the truth...... Yuan Zhao ...... of the expedition What happened to him? ”

Empress Dowager Wei Zifu, who had been quiet for many years, grabbed the hand of the emperor's son tightly, and finally asked about the news that she got from other channels and made her heart tremble.