(a)

However, the so-called villains are those who do not understand the true well-being of themselves and others.

Wei Guoqing's forbearance did not bring self-reflection and precipice reinment from the likes of the Marquis of Changping.

The emperor's illness really made them ecstatic, eager to try, they held secret meetings for several days, until late at night, planning how to take advantage of this excellent God-given opportunity, design and some eunuchs in the inner palace colluded, falsely passed on the holy decree, deceived the crown prince to lead the guards into the palace with weapons, and then the inside and outside should be combined, captured the crown prince on the spot, framed the crown prince for wanting to imprison his father, and ascended the throne in advance. On the pretext of being concerned about the emperor's condition, their secret messengers frequently traveled to and from the homes of some eunuchs in the palace, colluding with each other inside and outside to refine the details of the operation in order to succeed in one fell swoop. They had no idea that these actions of their own, under the strict precautions of Wei Guoqing's surveillance network, were as clear as daylight.

Seeing that these people were recruiting troops and horses, they were ready to move, and the rebellion was already on the way, and the situation of the crown prince was very dangerous, Wei Guoqing felt that he had to close the net immediately, take quick action, and categorically stop the conspiracy in the bud. However, this requires the use of the army in the capital, and the matter involves the disciples of the clan and the prince, he and his right-hand man do not dare to call the shots, so Wei Guoqing, on behalf of these loyal courtiers, secretly entered the palace to ask for me at night, so that I can decide what to do.

(b)

When Wei Guoqing went to Zhaoyang Palace to meet me, I was serving decoction medicine in front of Liu Shen's bed. Looking at Liu Shen's emaciated face, tired demeanor, thinking about what his son and the clan brother were doing at this moment, I couldn't help but feel sorry for Liu Shen. Liu Shen was benevolent all his life, although he was strict with the clan, but he was never harsh, and he never used brutal means to deter them, but unfortunately, there were always people who did not understand Liu Shen's intentions, could not understand his hardships and embarrassments as an emperor, abused his magnanimity and trust, and when he was sick, he had to create all kinds of disturbing turmoil for him, making him tired and sad. The darkness of human nature, like the light of human nature, is boundless and endless.

Thinking of this, the expression on my face couldn't help but change. Liu Shen is such a keen and attentive person, and he immediately saw the subtle change in my expression. He gasped and asked me, "Qin'er, do you have something on your mind?" These days, when I was sick, I was in the middle of the palace, but what happened? ”

I shook my head busily, and I said, "No." It's just that Qin'er couldn't help but feel sad when she saw that King Han's illness had decreased, and she couldn't help but feel sorry for a while, so that King Han noticed it. ”

When Liu Shen heard this, he slowly shook his head and said, "No." You've got something to hide from me. ”

I said, "Not really." Hanwang recuperates with peace of mind, don't think so much. Even if there is anything, there are loyal ministers such as Wei Cheng in the outer dynasty who will assist the crown prince and deal with it well. If there is peace today, and all the people live and work in peace and contentment, what can be done? King Han was relieved. ”

Liu Shen took my hand and said, "I am very sad when I fall ill this time, but every day you are by my side, serving day and night, taking care of me gently, and I feel very happy in my heart." Sometimes, I'd rather have a few more illnesses. ”

Listening to Liu Shen's words, my heart was sour, and I couldn't hold back my tears and hung my eyelashes.

I calmed down a bit, and I said, "King Han, we are married husband and wife, and we have deep affection, and it is Qin'er's duty to take care of King Han." The King of Han is the well-being of all the people in the world, taking care of the King of Han, that is, being loyal to the country and benefiting the common people, Qin'er knows that the responsibility is heavy, how dare she let it go. ”

Liu Shen clenched my hand. I also held his tight.

We looked at each other in silence.

Liu Shen said: "Qin'er, don't worry, I know that my life is not over, and my responsibility to the people of the world has not been completed, so I will not leave you and the children to support me." I'll be fine, don't worry so badly. ”

With tears in my eyes, I said, "Of course. The Spring and Autumn Period of the Han Dynasty is in full bloom, and it is natural that he will recover quickly and live a long life. The concubines and children would pray for the blessing of the Han king day and night. ”

Liu Shen said: "Don't go. Stay with me a little longer. ”

I nodded, "Of course I'm not leaving." I will always be by Hanwang's side. King Han rests in peace. I'll always be there. ”

Our hands were holding each other, and drowsiness gradually enveloped Liu Shen, who closed his eyes and slowly fell into a deep stupor. His clenched hand gradually loosened.

I watched as he breathed calmly and tiredly, and tucked his hands into the bed. I instructed the palace maids in his palace to be careful to serve, let the emperor fully rest, recover his vitality, check all kinds of details one by one, explain them clearly, and sent a decree to let other concubines that Liu Shen liked come over to guard and serve, and then got up and went back to his palace to see Wei Guoqing.

(c)

Wei Guoqing's statement made the temperature of Zhaoyang Palace drop instantly, and the atmosphere became solemn.

Wei Guoqing said that they have decided to take action to harm the crown prince, and in order to save all parties and prevent the matter from getting bigger, we must cut it first and then make the first move. He knelt down and asked me to decide.

I sat in my chair, angry at my son's obsession and the viciousness of his men, and my chest rose and fell for a few moments before I calmed down.

I do not agree with Wei Guoqing's practice of mobilizing troops and horses, entering the prince's mansion to capture accomplices, and searching for evidence. I think things are still turning around, and I can stop making such a big fuss for the time being, and I can try to turn the tide again in a secret state.

I propose that the main promoter and firm implementer of this matter is actually the Marquis of Changping, and I can let Fu Tianliang lead my guards to try to catch the Marquis of Changping, detain him, and show him the evidence in the early stage of our possession, so that he can clearly understand that his various conspiracies and activities have been in our hands from the beginning, and there is absolutely no possibility of success in their conspiracy and rebellion.

After he understands the situation, talk to him again and let him choose whether to continue to go his own way and make a storm, or to reflect on his repentance and stop acting. I said that if he knew his mistakes and repented, and was determined to stop evil and turn to good, for the sake of his young impulsiveness, and his grandfather and father had been loyal to the court for many years, for the sake of the blood connection of the clan, he could calm things down and spare him from dying, or he could not raise the matter to the emperor and not use the garrison of the capital to make a big move. As long as he goes back and persuades his accomplices to rein in the precipice and hand over the list of accomplices, he can be allowed to resign due to illness, leave Yunjing, go to his own fiefdom to live, retain his title and fortune, and his wife and children will not be implicated. If his accomplices are willing to repent of this, they will not be severely punished for the crime of rebellion, but will open up the net and deal with them in other names depending on the degree of rebellion, so as not to harm his wife and children.

Wei Guoqing heard this, and felt that I was too soft-hearted to do this, these people have gone mad, I am afraid that they will not be able to understand my good intentions, but because of the sudden disappearance of the Marquis of Changping, they will startle the snake, act in advance, and fight to break the net.

However, as a mother and a wife, I really can't bear to see so many misguided young people spilling blood in the palace gate, seeing so many innocent people being convicted of rebellion, and I really can't bear to let Liu Shen be sick, and I have to endure the heartache of my son's unfilial piety and clan betrayal, I insist on giving it a try first.

Wei Guoqing argued for a while, but he could understand my feelings as a mother and wife, and when he saw that I was resolute, he stopped insisting and expressed his obedience to my will.

So, Fu Tianliang was secretly summoned to the palace. Wei Guoqing and I explained to him the intention of the operation. Fu Tianliang immediately said that he would arrange for the guards to capture the Marquis of Changping unknowingly, imprison him in a secret place, and educate him to know his mistakes and repent and stop his rebellious actions.

Fu Tianliang said that as long as he disappeared for a short period of time and changed his mind in this short period of time, his accomplices would not notice that something was wrong and would not jump off the wall in a hurry. If the Marquis of Changping knew the stakes and went back to stop them, it would not be difficult to do it. If everything goes well, maybe there will be a real chance to calm down the matter quietly, keep the calm on the surface, and wait for Liu Shen to recover, and then report and do all kinds of aftermath work. In this way, the royal family can save face, the innocent can be spared, and these young people who have made mistakes can also get a chance to mend their ways.

With Fu Tianliang's support, my heart is even stronger.

I said to the two civil and military confidants: "Even if they are unkind and unjust, we must always be affectionate and righteous." We must all learn from the King of Han and dare to practice with our lives: unkindness and injustice will never start with us. ”

So, everyone was united and the action began. (To be continued.) )