The majesty of the queen has always been known to Chuntuo. When he was in Prince Yongcheng's mansion, there was a favorite concubine who was quite loved by Tuyu, but because she was disrespectful to Meng Jieyu, who still had children, she was ordered to be killed by the princess at the time. Although he regretted it, he followed the law, so he could only sigh in vain. Now, the queen is already the lord of the harem, the majesty is better than before, a few days ago in the Jianzhang Palace because of a trivial thing and the staff killed the queen of the queen of her own favorite Changqiu Liuwu, and, recently, the emperor has quite appreciated her, yesterday unprecedented initiative to stay overnight in the Changqiu Palace, and specially allowed her to enter the Yinglu Palace today to see things, which must be very strange. Queen Yu has always been resolute, orders are forbidden, and the decisiveness of killing is not inferior to the generals who lead the troops, if she asks for the crime immediately, she will be killed immediately.

Chun Tuo trembled and knelt down, and said tremblingly: "The slave is guilty, the slave is guilty, please let the queen be angry." The slave will never dare again. ”

There was no trace of warmth on the queen's face, and she shouted loudly: "Hmph! Do you still want to have 'later'?! Nangong Guard, come in! ”

A team of Nangong guards came in. Queen Yu said to Chuntuo: "Chuntuo, you don't have to beg for mercy. My temper, you don't know it. If you ask for it, it will be useless. Today, if I don't kill you, in the future, there will be no rules in this harem. Nangong Guard, push Chun Tuo out, and immediately kill him. ”

Chun Tuo let out an "ah" and collapsed to the ground in fright. Nangong Guard stepped forward, dragged Chuntuo and walked out. Chuntuo was so shocked that he forgot to beg for mercy.

"Wait." Queen Xuanren Road. The Nangong guards stopped in response.

Empress Xuanren looked at Queen Xuan and said, "The queen is angry, in fact, Chun Tuo is not to blame for this. My temperament, don't you know, has always liked to be simple. After the death of the first emperor, I was even more so. Chuntuo himself came to ask for instructions many times, and I said that there was nothing to add. Chuntuo has also sent people to deliver things many times, and I have returned them all. The queen blamed Chuntuo for mistakenly. ”

Empress Yu smiled: "The imperial sister-in-law is kind! Chuntuo has always been a slave without rules. I already knew that he stepped on high and low. ”

Empress Xuanren said: "This time, I don't blame him. The queen spared him, right? ”

Empress Yu nodded and said, "However, since the imperial sister-in-law intercedes for him, I will spare him from death and spare him a dog's life." ”

Chun Tuo heard this, and the breath that had accumulated in his chest came up. Chun Tuo knelt a few steps forward, and said with a crying voice: "The slave and maid thank the two mothers for their grace not to kill." ”

Queen Yu didn't look at Chun Tuo, and said coldly: "Chun Tuo, Empress Xuanren likes to be simple and simple, but the queen should have regulations, and Jian Su must also have the prestige of Jian Su." Fengde Palace is so dilapidated, after all, it is because you are not doing things well, in the final analysis, it is because of your own bad intentions. Therefore you are exempt from the death penalty, but you cannot escape the sin of life. The Nangong guards dragged them out, beat them heavily, and told the palace to set an example. In addition, you will be fined for one year. According to the rules, you have committed the sin of great disrespect and disobedience, and it is absolutely impossible for you to continue to serve Your Majesty. However, since Empress Xuanren personally came forward to intercede for you, then you should be guilty of meritorious service and stay in Qianyuan Palace to continue to serve. You have figured it out in your own heart, staying with your Majesty for the time being is not something like the nonsense that you often flaunt yourself as 'Your Majesty is inseparable', but because Empress Xuanren intercedes for you. First, you must keep in mind the kindness of Empress Xuanren; Second, you should always be self-examining and vigilant in the future. If there is a similar reason, it will be severely punished, and there is no possibility of survival! ”

"Whoa! Here! Here! Chuntuo said, already soaking wet.

Chuntuo was dragged down by Nangong Guards.

Several palace maids brought tea and snacks.

Empress Yu said to Empress Xuanren: "Imperial sister-in-law, can you hold back and let us talk?" ”

This is a posture to talk to Empress Xuanren about confidential matters.

Empress Xuanren smiled and nodded, and motioned for all the others in the hall to withdraw.

"Queen, thank you for what you just did for me." Empress Xuanren smiled and said, "With your measures, Fengde Palace will have a better time in the future." It's hard work! ”

Empress Yu did not answer immediately, but lowered her head and was silent for a while, and said, "Imperial sister-in-law, we concubines used to talk about everything. I won't hide some words, just say them. When Emperor Longwu was alive, Tu You and I were taken care of by my brother and sister-in-law, and I will never forget this. I already know a little bit about the relationship between the two brothers. Come to think of it, the imperial sister-in-law must know it even better. Anyway, after all, Tuyou is sorry for Emperor Longwu and the imperial sister-in-law. ”

Empress Yu's words were very straightforward, and she actually admitted the fact that she had tried to kill the emperor and usurp the throne. With such an opening statement, there is no need to hide the rest of the words.

Empress Xuanren's eyes moistened, but she didn't speak. Because it is useless to say too much. This is already the case, but how can it be helped?

Empress Yu continued: "Sister-in-law, the matter between their brothers is a matter between men and the court, and we women really can't control it. Moreover, now that the situation has become like this, we as women and Taoists can't do anything, and no matter what we do, it will be useless. The imperial sister-in-law said, is what I said reasonable? ”

Empress Xuanren didn't know what Empress Yu was going to say, so she said, "Don't say that, Queen. There is a way of destiny. The rotation and change of dynasties and thrones are the will of God, which cannot be controlled by manpower, and we do not have to be stubborn. Whoever God chooses to be the Son of Heaven has its own truth from God. It is wisest for us to conform to the way of heaven. It's hard to disobey your destiny. In that year, Zhou Duan's abdication and the first emperor's accession to the throne were the will of God; Now, the death of the first emperor and the accession of His Majesty to the throne are also the will of God. Right? ”

"But after all, we have done something sorry for the first emperor......"

"The Queen must not say that again. As I said, all of this is the will of God. Queen, if you say these words, it will not do you any good, to me, to Your Majesty, to the descendants of the Xiao family and Dazhao. ”

Empress Yu originally thought that her open and honest guild would arouse Empress Xuanren's emotion, and her words would be easy to continue. didn't expect Empress Xuanren to reject it so calmly, she looked at Empress Xuanren, her expression was quite embarrassed, and she didn't know how to answer for a while.

Empress Xuanren smiled and said, "Empress, you must have come to me today, there must be something, right?" If the queen says the previous words again, then I can't accompany them. I'm too old to sit for long. ”

Empress Yu smiled bitterly: "What the imperial sister-in-law said is true. I didn't come today to talk to the royal sister-in-law about those Lao Shizi. I want to talk to the imperial sister-in-law. ”

"Okay. Say something private, that's fine. "Empress Xuanren doesn't believe that Empress Xuanren came to Fengde Palace today to talk privately, but with the current situation gap between the two, Empress Xuanren can't help but support it.

"Thank you, sister-in-law. What I want to talk to the imperial sister-in-law is a family matter. ”

"Family matters?"

"Yes, family matters. We are both women, both mothers, and we both know our own thoughts. I have come today for your son and for my son. "Queen Zheng Se said. Queen Xuanren's frankness and straightforwardness shocked Empress Xuanren a little, but she immediately felt quite relieved, and the two of them talked like this, which was much easier and more transparent. Moreover, Empress Xuanren intuitively judged that this might be the only chance for herself and the bloodline of Emperor Longwu such as Xiao Jia to save her life, and she must not miss it.

So, Empress Xuanren said, "Okay." ”

Empress Yu gestured around with her eyes and said, "Imperial sister-in-law, it's too stuffy in Fengde Palace, is there a cooler place behind Fengde Palace?" ”

Empress Xuanren's meaning is tacitly understood. I am an extremely sensitive task, and Fengde Palace is an extremely sensitive place, I don't know how many people have placed eyeliner undercover here. Most of these undercover eyeliner agents were planted by Tuyou, Luo Yuanji, Dou Ji and others. Therefore, Empress Xuan Ren had this clear reminder and statement, which made Empress Xuanren very happy. This is enough to show that what Queen Yu wants to say, even Tuyu and Luo Yuanji and Dou Ji can't hear about it. In other words, the big "deal" of the queen is only done with herself. Moreover, this is enough to show that on some issues, there are differences between Empress Luo and Xiao Tuyu, Luo Yuanji, and Dou Ji, and it is likely that there is a fundamental difference that can never be bridged. In this way, the living space of himself and his crops has been greatly increased. Therefore, Empress Xuanren decided to cooperate with Empress Yu.

"What the queen said is very true. Fengdeok Palace has been abandoned for many years, in disrepair, and the humidity, heat, and mildew are very heavy. Coupled with the heavy rain in the past few days, the humidity and heat in this palace have become heavier and heavier, and it has not completely dissipated yet. ”

"It's really hot and humid. The royal sister-in-law knows that I am most afraid of heat and humidity. Is there a cooler place? ”

"There is a garden behind Fengde Palace, with lush flowers and trees, gurgling water, and quite shady. Why don't we go there to cool off? ”

"Very good, very good. I didn't expect the imperial sister-in-law to have such a good place here. The Changqiu Palace is really boring. Shall we go? ”

When she arrived in the garden, Queen Yu knew what a "good place" was, and she also understood what Empress Xuanren meant by "lush flowers and trees". It turned out to be a garden that had been abandoned for many years and had not been renovated. The rules of this garden are quite large, and it seems to be only slightly smaller than the Imperial Garden. The flowers and trees planted in the garden can still be seen in the exquisite and careful design of the original plan, but because they have not been repaired for many years, the flowers and trees have grown very high and prosperous, and the branches are very chaotic. The most striking thing is a very long and wide cluster of spotted bamboo, which is overgrown and has an untrimmed, free-stretching game. In addition, some unknown kudzu vines climb everywhere, making the garden look particularly dilapidated and depressed.

In the distance, I heard the sound of tinkling water, the sound of a stream, and listened to the sound of water, as if there was a small waterfall.

Queen Yu said: "Imperial sister-in-law, your garden has some charm, but it has fallen into disrepair." It seems that the regulations are still very high, it should not be the palace of ordinary concubines, I don't know where it came from? ”

"The queen has good eyesight, this was originally the place where Emperor Taizong lived in seclusion when he was the emperor after the abdication of Emperor Taizong."

"Is it the second generation of Emperor Dagao who calls himself 'no blame old man', Emperor Taizongwen, and Emperor Dejia?" The Empress asked. The second emperor of Dagao has the temple name Wenzong, and the name is "Wen", and the year name is Dejia.

Empress Xuanren said, "Exactly." This Emperor Dejia is the lord of Chengping and a blessed monarch. He ascended the throne in his prime, was in good health, reigned for a long time, enjoyed a prosperous life, had a high reputation among the people, and had abundant national strength, so he lived in luxury. Since middle age, I have thought that I will be the emperor in the future, so I have spent a lot of money to build Fengde Palace for many years, so the regulations of this Fengde Palace are quite high, and the design of the four places is also extremely exquisite. Take this small garden of Fengde Palace as an example, the flowers and trees, rockeries, water systems, roads, sketches, etc., seem to be careless, but in fact, they are all rare treasures from the county and country, and then carefully designed by the gardening saint of Da Gao at that time, and the position in the garden is also extremely exquisite. The most coincidental thing is that there is also an independent water system in this garden, which is made by using a natural spring. Queen, look. ”