Cui Hong didn't even return home, and went directly to the harem from the Qinzheng Palace, asking to meet the Queen Mother and the Empress. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

He is the father of the queen, and it is most appropriate for him to persuade the palace.

The request was immediately granted, and under the guidance of Liu Jie, the central supervisor, Cui Hong hurried to the Cishun Palace, where the Empress Dowager Shangguan had lost her power for a long time, and she was still the core area of the palace, only slightly lower than the Tai'an Palace, where the emperor lived.

The news of the relocation of the palace probably spread, along the way, Cui Hong saw a large number of panicked eunuchs and palace maids, they forgot the strict rules, whispered in groups, Liu Jie occasionally reprimanded some people, but he himself was also preoccupied, and when he arrived at Cishun Palace, he went directly inside, and only after crossing the threshold did he react, hurriedly withdrew, and asked Taifu to go first.

The courtyard was crowded with people, most of them were palace maids and wives, Cui Hong saw his daughter Mrs. Pingenhou, didn't have time to say anything, nodded his head, and entered the living room under the guidance of another eunuch.

The queen mother of the two palaces sat side by side on the soft couch, the queen and the concubines stood on both sides, several princes and princesses were held in the arms of their mothers, sensing the nervousness of the adults, and they all honestly hugged their mother's neck, motionless, only the son of Concubine Deng Yun was still young, and occasionally made a sound.

Cui Hong didn't dare to look up, took a few steps forward, knelt down and kowtowed.

The eunuch asked the eunuch to calm down, Cui Hong was not polite, and immediately said: "The enemy army has broken through the Shenxiong Pass and is heading towards the capital, the queen mother and the queen should move to Luoyang, the sooner they leave, the better." ”

Cishun Palace is owned by the Empress Dowager Shangguan, but it is the Empress Dowager Cining who is really in charge, and she said: "Is this the meaning of Mrs. Cui alone, or is it everyone's decision?" ”

"The prime minister and others in the Qinzheng Palace jointly made a decision, and the minister was ordered to enter the palace to be invited."

The Empress Dowager Cining was silent for a while, then turned her head and asked the Empress Dowager Shangguan: "What does the Empress Dowager Cishun think?" ”

The Empress Dowager Shangguan looked sick, and said tiredly: "You decide, no matter what, I will not leave, the palace is my burial place, the enemy army really attacked, I will commit suicide, and I will not add trouble to Dachu." ”

Empress Dowager Cining thought for a while, "This is also my opinion." ”

Cui Hong was taken aback, "The two queen mothers, this is not a joke, if there is an accident in the two palaces, the ministers will not be able to explain to Your Majesty in the future." ”

Empress Dowager Cining said: "Your Majesty, move the palace to Luoyang, and leave a few people to take care of us, so that you can always explain to Your Majesty, right?" ”

The queen and the others immediately knelt down, the child in Concubine Shu's arms cried out, and the Qing prince who was held by Tong Qing'e also stretched out his hand to his grandmother, wanting to enter her arms.

Empress Dowager Cining sighed, stretched out her hand to call Concubine Shu and Concubine Hui, holding the baby in one hand and Prince Qing in the other, and Empress Dowager Shangguan gave way to the side.

The baby stopped crying in his grandmother's arms, and Qing Huangzi bit his fingers and stared at Cui Hong, as if thinking about what kind of person this could make everyone so afraid.

The queen was about to speak, but the Empress Dowager Cining shook her head at her, "This matter has been decided, you go and pack your things, and it is better for Mrs. Cui to see when it will be better to leave." Stand down. ”

"Queen Mother, please think twice." Cui Taifu said.

"Before Taifu entered the palace, I had already 'thought twice', needless to say, please arrange the relocation of the palace as soon as possible, what do you need Cishun Palace to do with me, just bring it up."

Cui Hong knelt down and kowtowed again, there was really no need to be polite at this time, and said: "Please ask the two palaces to promulgate the decree." ”

The relocation of the palace is the decision of the minister, but in name, it can only be the will of the queen mother.

Empress Dowager Cining nodded, "I'll send someone to you later." Why are you still kneeling? Go pack your things, don't bring too much, you'll be back later. ”

I don't know who took the lead, and there was a sudden cry in the living room.

The Empress Dowager Cining waved her hand impatiently, and Liu Jie and several eunuchs and palace maids separated to persuade everyone to leave.

Cui Hong also retired, and after going out, the scene was a little chaotic, and he only had time to say a few words to his daughter, "I will send your mother and Cui Ge over, and you have to keep them safe." ”

Cui Xiaojun snorted and asked, "Is the capital really unstoppable?" ”

Cui Hong stared at his daughter's eyes and nodded, "Ma Yi City is a big victory, if your brother is still alive, you must ask Your Majesty to keep him by your side, and the safety of the Cui family is on you alone." ”

Cui Xiaojun was ominous, "Father ......"

"Go pack your things." The eunuch next to him was urging, Cui Hong followed, and left the palace quickly.

Cui Xiaojun handed over his daughter to Meng E beside him, "You go back first, I'll be there right away." ”

Meng E took the princess and returned to Qiuxin Palace first.

All the women in the courtyard panicked, and did not ask for resignation, but rushed to leave, wanting to go home to discuss the escape.

Cui Xiaojun retrograde returned to the living room.

The Empress Dowager Shangguan was reclining on the couch, and the Empress Dowager Cining was saying goodbye to her two grandsons, and said to Emperor Qing: "Listen to your mother's words, get closer to your father, and you will be the emperor in the future, understand?" ”

Qing Huangzi didn't understand, he only knew one thing, his grandmother seemed to be leaving him, not wanting himself, so he cried loudly, holding his grandmother's hand and refusing to let go.

The Empress Dowager Cining was sad, first returned the little prince to Concubine Shu, hugged Prince Qing, kissed him twice, handed it to Concubine Hui, looked up at the queen, and said, "Just when you come, I want to say something to you." ”

"Queen Mother, please speak." Cui Xiaojun hurriedly walked over.

Empress Dowager Cining grabbed one of the empress's hands, "Promise me that you will let Prince Qing inherit the throne." ”

"Queen Mother......" Cui Xiaojun was extremely surprised and wanted to withdraw her hand back, but the Empress Dowager Cining held it tighter and tighter.

"I don't embarrass you, if you give birth to a son-in-law, the emperor will naturally be your son, if you don't have this luck, I want you to support Emperor Qing."

"Queen Mother, it's too early to say this, and ...... And it's not up to me to do this. ”

"Don't be modest, the emperor listens to you, I want you to make a promise, and when necessary, I will fully support Emperor Qing."

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

"Concubine Hui has no family, so she is not a threat to your Cui family."

Tong Qing'e heard that she was mentioned, and hurriedly knelt down with her son in her arms.

"Well, I'll do what I can...... Support the succession of Prince Qing. Cui Xiaojun originally wanted to persuade the Queen Mother to leave Beijing together, but she didn't expect to take on such a problem.

"The queen has raised Prince Qing for a period of time, and he is also your son."

"Yes, Queen Mother, I will treat him like my own son."

Empress Dowager Cining nodded, and said to Concubine Deng Yun: "What is yours is yours, don't fight if it's not yours, Mr. Hui Guifei Prince, this is her luck, your Deng family doesn't have this fate." ”

"I don't argue." Deng Yun said lightly.

Empress Dowager Cining breathed a sigh of relief and waved her hand, "Let's go, don't be an eyesore in front of me." ”

Deng Yun left first after saluting, Tong Qing'e followed, Cui Xiaojun withdrew his palm, and did not leave immediately, "Queen Mother, if Your Majesty is here, he will definitely not let you stay." ”

Empress Dowager Cining laughed, "So I'm glad Your Majesty isn't here." You are a good queen, I was prejudiced against the Cui family before...... Forget it, don't talk about that, you are soft-hearted, this is not necessarily a bad thing, serve the emperor well in the future, and try to let him take less risks. You are the daughter of the Cui family, you have long known that you will be the queen, and you will not understand my feelings, even if the sky falls at this moment, I will not leave. Let's go, don't waste time with me. Remember your promise today, or I will question you in Hades. ”

Cui Xiaojun felt a chill in his heart, and he regretted the promise he made just now, but he didn't have time to regret it, so he had to bow and retreat in a hurry.

There were only two queen mothers left in the house, and the female officials and maids with them did not know where to go.

After being quiet for a while, the Empress Dowager Shangguan said: "What's so good about Prince Qing, it's worth your painstaking efforts, even the Cui family can forgive?" ”

"Prince Qing was raised by me, his eldest grandson, and his second son. And he succeeded to the throne, with minimal interference from foreign relatives. ”

The Empress Dowager Shangguan sneered, "That's not worth forgiving the Cui family." ”

Empress Dowager Cining got up and turned to face Empress Dowager Shangguan, "Emperor Si was not poisoned by Concubine Cui. ”

The Empress Dowager Shangguan still didn't raise her head, "Say whatever you say, I've already taken revenge anyway." ”

Empress Dowager Cining really wanted to tell everything she knew, and finally sneered, "That's right, you have already taken revenge." ”

Empress Dowager Cining walked to the door, she has always been in awe of the Empress Dowager Shangguan, but now she has disappeared completely, no matter how good the Empress Dowager Shangguan is, she is a failed mother, not worthy of envy.

The female officials, maids, and eunuchs of the Empress Dowager of the two palaces were all standing outside, and the Empress Dowager Cining said loudly: "Those who want to stay stay, and those who want to leave go, I will write a decree to forgive you for your innocence." ”

No one left, and everyone suddenly knelt down together, but still no one squeaked.

The Empress Dowager Cining didn't persuade much, and her eyes stopped at Liu Jie, "You don't have to stay, Your Majesty still needs you." ”

Liu Jie shook his head, "Someone is in charge of the treasure seal for His Majesty, I am very relieved and will not leave." ”

The Empress Dowager Cining smiled, walked up to Liu Jie, and whispered: "Then go to Qiuxin Palace for me and call Meng E, the maid beside the queen, to Cining Palace." ”

"Yes, Queen Mother."

When Liu Jie rushed to Cining Palace with Meng E, the Empress Dowager Cining had already written the relevant edict and handed it to Liu Jie together with the seal of the Empress Dowager, and instructed him to go to the Empress Dowager Cishun, and after completing it, hand over the edict to Prime Minister Zhuo Ruhe along with the seal.

Meng E stood in front of the Queen Mother, not understanding why she was called.

"You're going to leave with the Queen, right?"

"Hmm." Meng E doesn't like to talk much in front of anyone.

"That's good. Your Majesty has always trusted you. ”

"That was once upon a time."

"No, although Your Majesty won't let you stay by your side, but sending you to the Queen's Palace, this is the greatest trust, hey, you know, Your Majesty doesn't even worry about handing over the Queen to me."

Meng E did not respond.

Empress Dowager Cining pondered alone for a moment, raised her eyebrows slightly, and seemed to have just remembered that Meng E was still there, "After seeing Your Majesty, I relayed it and said, 'It's okay in the palace, don't worry about it anymore'." ”

"Your Majesty will ask clearly, and if I don't understand, Your Majesty will find out."

Empress Dowager Cining smiled: "You still know Your Majesty better." Then he put away his smile and said, "It's okay to tell you, but you can only say it to Your Majesty, and you must not leak it to outsiders." ”

"Yes, Queen Mother."

Empress Dowager Cining was silent for a while, "Emperor Si was indeed not poisoned by the Cui family, he committed suicide, and Empress Dowager Cishun and Yang Feng are both responsible." (To be continued.) )