At this time, on the side of Dingtao Kingdom, Liu Kang's body was already deteriorating.

King Dingtao had married Ding Ning before. Ding Ning, as mentioned earlier, because the warlock said that she had the appearance of a mother, so the Queen Mother of Dingtao (Fu Zhaoyi) asked her son Liu Kang to marry her.

Ding Ning later gave birth to a son, named Liu Xin, who was made the son of the Empress Dowager Fu.

Dark clouds cover the sun, and shallow rays of sunlight shine through the cracks. The palace of Dingtao was pitch black. Liu Kang looked at the three-year-old Liu Xin and said stupidly: "Wang'er, I'm afraid my father won't be able to see you in the future." ”

"Father, why?" Liu Xin asked ignorantly.

"Father is going far, far away." Liu Kang laughed. The forced smile could not hide the abnormality of his complexion. Liu Kang's complexion was no longer bloodless, like a blank piece of paper. Liu Kang got up from the bed and staggered.

Ding Ning walked in with small steps, his eyes were deeply sunken and his eyes were swollen. There are still tears in the corners of the eyes that have not been wiped dry.

"Your Highness, why are you up? Lang Zhong said that you need to recuperate. Ding Ning said.

"Ding Ning, the widow knows his physical condition. I hope you can take care of the widow's child. Liu Kang cried.

Wang Feng was like a candle in the wind at this time, and he was in danger.

He said to Wang Mang: "I was angry with Zhao Feiyan to death. You must avenge me. You have been a Huangmenlang for many years. I deliberately asked Your Majesty not to give you a promotion. You, thinking things are too idealistic, and you need to hone for a while. However, after my death, Your Majesty will make you a Captain of Archery. ”

Wang Mang's tears fell.

He and Wang Jingyan still take care of their uncle all day long. Even though they knew that their uncle was about to go. They're still undressed. I also boiled porridge for my uncle in the middle of the night.

"Reckless. I'm going to die today. Lighten your load too. Wang Feng said in a hoarse voice. After speaking, Wang Feng's breath suddenly stopped.

There was a thunderclap outside the window, and it was pouring rain in the sky. It's like the sky is leaking. "Uncle." He and Wang Jingyan sobbed in unison.

The early death of his father did not make Wang Mang cry so much. His uncle had always treated him like a son. His uncle's son, teenage Wang Xiang, also cried.

The servants and slaves wept as well.

The inside and outside of the palace were filled with the sound of mourning. Then, the air seemed to freeze, and all that remained was loneliness.

In 22 BC, the Great Sima Wang Feng died, and his younger brother Wang Yin succeeded the Great Sima.

Later, I learned that this year, Dong Xian, who was famous all over the world, was born.

Dong Xian's appearance later affected the trajectory of my life.

A few days later, Emperor Cheng issued a decree to promote me to the rank of captain of the Shooting Voice. However, I would prefer that my uncle would come back to life.

I am not alone at the moment, carrying the Wang family on my shoulders.

Emperor Cheng is still drunk in life, and his voice is among dogs and horses. He became interested in wellness.

On this day, the sun was shining, and the doctors ordered by the imperial physician opened boxes of goods and took out the medicinal materials inside. The disciples of the Tai Medicine carried the medicinal herbs one after another, pounding them into powder.

"Imperial Doctor, has the pill been refined?" Emperor Cheng asked.

"Your Majesty. The elixir has not yet been refined. The Imperial Doctor said nervously.

"Why isn't it okay?" Emperor Cheng shouted as he dragged his tired body. "Your Majesty, don't be in a hurry. The minister will refine it as soon as possible. It's just that there aren't enough people in the Taiyi Order right now. The Imperial Doctor said anxiously.

"Then recruit new people. Taiyi order, we have a population of tens of millions, can't we even recruit a few doctors? Emperor Cheng said hoarsely.

"Okay, the next official will do it." The Imperial Doctor was sweating profusely.

"I will give you three more days, if your elixir can't be refined again, you can go home and farm." Emperor Cheng roared. This is Emperor Cheng, addicted to all kinds of drugs, for his own pleasure.

At this time, Emperor Cheng was particularly fond of Zhao Hede.

Zhao Hede was born with a handsome face, and his elegant dancing posture made Emperor Cheng fascinated. Emperor Cheng sang in Zhao Hede's palace every night.

Early that day, Emperor Cheng dragged his weak and skinny body up. I looked at Emperor Cheng and thought: I am afraid that it is not the blessing of the society to have fun like this.

Emperor Cheng said, "My brother King Dingtao has died. Empress Dowager Fu asked for the prince to inherit the throne. I want to approve it right away. ”

"Your Majesty, the prince of Dingtao is only three years old. If he is allowed to inherit the throne, then Dingtao Kingdom is equivalent to the management of Empress Dowager Fu. Chun Yuchang said.

Chun Yuqing's family is reasonable. However, I thought it was okay. Empress Dowager Fu has been in Dingtao Country for many years, understands the local customs and customs, and governs there. I am most assured. Emperor Cheng said.

"Your Majesty, the minister heard that the Empress Dowager Fu once took the first king of Dingtao and the prince on the shore of Dingtao, and sighed on the remains of Emperor Gaozu's accession to the throne: When will the grandson be able to ascend the throne." Wang Mang said. "How can it be, since it is so? I will send you to Dingtao to investigate this matter. If this is true, I will immediately revoke the fief. Emperor Cheng said angrily.

Empress Dowager Fu's side has already reported to him.

"In that case, it seems that we should take care of Lord Wang." Empress Dowager Fu said.

"Queen Mother, Lord Wang has heard that life is simple, and he is not a greedy person. Is this difficult? Ding Ning said.

The mourners didn't believe it. That Wang Mang is really a righteous gentleman. The mourners saw that he was pretending. The mourning family has never seen a man who is not moved in front of gold leaf and beauty. Unless he doesn't eat the fireworks of the world. Empress Dowager Fu put down the bamboo slip and said.

"However, Queen Mother, our Dingtao palace is too luxurious. The Weiyang Palace, which completely surpasses the imperial court. If Lord Wang is allowed to see such a palace, then we will probably be in trouble. Ding Ning said worriedly.

"You don't have to be so honest. The King of Chu, the King of Huaiyang, and the King of Zhongshan, which palace is not 10,000 times more luxurious than Weiyang Palace. Do you see something wrong with them? His Majesty is not a wise and wise Emperor Xiaowu, let alone an eloquent Emperor Xiaoxuan. The princes like to have fun, but they can protect themselves. If your political achievements are too good, even Your Majesty will be jealous. Then you're basically going to guillotine. During the period of Emperor Xiaowu, Liu An, the king of Huainan, was like this. Empress Dowager Fu analyzed, her deep gaze revealed a sophisticated temperament.

"The Queen Mother is right. Erchen didn't expect it. Ding Ning smiled.

At that time, when Wang Mang returned to the mansion, his mother Qu Shi was on crutches and said to him: "This time, you are going to Dingtao Country to be an envoy of the imperial court." You have always been honest as an official, and you don't have any clothes at home. My mother made you a dress. Try it and see if you can wear it. ”

He looked at his mother's silver-white hair, sunken eye bags, wrinkles and wrinkles, and dark skin. Since her father's death, she has been working for him.

At this time, Wang Jingyan was already pregnant. She said to Wang Mang: "Husband." You should go to Dingtao Country, but don't be too willful. The Empress Dowager Fu of Dingtao is very scheming. I heard that even my aunt back then, the current queen mother was almost not her opponent. ”

Madame was serious. The Empress Dowager Dingtao is not necessarily so powerful. Our aunt is just humble. Besides, I'm an envoy of the imperial court. No matter how arrogant the Empress Dowager Dingtao is, she doesn't dare to do anything to me. After all, he also needs me to say a few kind words in front of the saint. Wang Mang said with a smile.

Actually, he knows it too. The Empress Dowager Dingtao is not a fuel-efficient lamp. If he annoys her, he'll be finished. Emperor Cheng is weak, and the Queen Mother is similar. Your Majesty has no heirs now, and if something happens to Your Majesty, the throne will be the Prince of Dingtao or the King of Zhongshan. Empress Dowager Fu is a terrible person.

Wang Mang sat on the dilapidated carriage, the coachman drove the carriage hard, the horse was already emaciated, and even his voice was hoarse. The metal on the saddle was all rusted.

The wheels of the car were also rotted to a limited extent, and the sound was very uncrisp. Wang Mang fell into deep thought: how can he survive in this treacherous and dangerous court.