In fact, Di Renjie's body has not been very good in the past two years.

Since he was ordered to supervise the war in Hebei Province two years ago, Di Renjie's health has been good and bad. And this year, Di Renjie's situation is getting worse and worse. In June, after a dispute with Wu Zetian over the construction of the Big Buddha, he became ill and lingered on the sickbed. Moreover, his physical condition is getting worse and worse.

In July, the Northwest War began.

Di Renjie supported his sick body and assisted the crown prince Li Xian in making suggestions.

In August, after Tang Xiujing burned tens of thousands of Tibetan soldiers and horses in a fire in Hongyuan Valley and killed the Tubo general Lu Mang Buzhi, Di Renjie could no longer support it, fell completely ill, and no longer asked about anything about the court.

For this reason, Wu Zetian sent an imperial doctor to diagnose and treat him, but with little effect.

So when she heard that Di Renjie was about to die, although she was shocked in her heart, she seemed very calm on the surface.

"Swing and go to Di Mansion immediately."

Zhang Danian hurriedly persuaded: "Your Majesty, it's about to be a child, isn't it too late?" ”

Truth be told, it's late!

But Wu Zetian insisted on going to Di Mansion, because she had an intuition that if she didn't visit today, she was afraid that she would lose the opportunity.

Therefore, despite the persuasion of Shangguan Wan'er and Zhang Danian, Wu Zetian still left Shangyang Palace and went straight to Di Mansion.

Although it was late at night, Wu Zetian also ordered a light car.

But after all, it is the Son of Heaven who travels, and her every move is concerned by the people of the DPRK and China. Therefore, when Wu Zetian's chariot left Shangyang Palace, the royal relatives and wealthy nobles in Luoyang City got the news, which immediately caused a lot of shock.

What happened?

The ministers of the court and the central government are getting nervous!

"Your Highness don't need to panic!"

In the Dafuxian Temple, Princess Taiping couldn't help but panic when she heard the news that Wu Zetian had left Shangyang Palace.

However, a Taoist priest in front of her said: "Poor Dao stargazing tonight, seeing the obscure starlight of Wenqu, I am afraid that there is a minister of the DPRK and China." His Majesty left the palace so late, I am afraid that it is also for this matter, His Royal Highness only needs to inquire about it, and he will know. ”

This Taoist priest's name is Xing Xuying, and he is the prestige master of the Dahong Taoist Temple in the divine capital, and he studied under the master Huan Daoyan of the Dahong Taoist Temple.

He was thirty years old, born with a red face and white teeth, and was very handsome.

But if you think that Xing Xuan should be favored by Princess Taiping by virtue of his appearance, but he is just a face of Princess Taiping, then you are very wrong. Xing Xuying is proficient in easy arts, and has the ability of Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng back then. Although it is not said that it is known for 500 years before and 500 years after it, it has great magical powers, and it also has a magical swordsmanship, so it is valued by Princess Taiping.

"Di Gong?"

When Princess Taiping heard this, her heart was excited.

Could it be that Di Gong is leaving?

Of course, she knew that Di Renjie was terminally ill.

To tell the truth, Princess Taiping, or most of the children of the Li Tang royal family, have an inexplicable affection for Di Renjie.

They are grateful to Di Renjie, and at the same time they resent Di Renjie.

Thankfully, when Wu Zetian sacrificed the butcher's knife and killed the children of the Li Tang royal family, Di Renjie tried his best to protect the children of the Li Tang royal family, so that the Li Tang royal family would not be cut off from blood; At the same time, it was Di Renjie's constant persuasion by Wu Zetian's side, which finally made Wu Zetian determined to return the country to the Li Tang royal family.

But they resented Di Renjie, because Di Renjie had always done his best to Wu Zetian, even if he was framed by Lai Junchen and almost lost his life, as long as Wu Zetian needed him, he would never shirk at all.

Said that Di Renjie is Li Tang's loyal minister? He gave advice to Wu Zetian and solved problems.

But if Di Renjie is a traitor? I can't say it...... If there is no Di Renjie, Li Tang's bloodline is destined to be cut off.

Princess Taiping has also been taken care of by Di Renjie, so her mood is very complicated.

She looked at Xing Xuying and muttered to herself, "Could it be that Di Gong is really leaving?" ”

Before the words fell, I heard a husky's voice outside the door, "Your Highness, I just got the news that Your Majesty is heading to Di Mansion." ”

That's fine!

Princess Taiping breathed a sigh of relief, unable to tell whether she was happy or sad.

If Di Renjie is really dead...... For the court, there will inevitably be a turmoil. It is no exaggeration to say that Di Renjie is the Dinghai Divine Needle of the Wu Dynasty. If he leaves, there will be turmoil in the court, and what will be the result?

"Lao Ha, send someone to monitor the movements of the various prefectures, and if there is anything unusual, tell me immediately."

After Princess Taiping finished speaking, she turned around and looked at Xing Xuying.

"Dao Chief, if Di Gong is deceased, what should I do?"

Princess Taiping's heart is still a little cautious.

Xing Xuying said softly: "The text is dark, but it has not changed the crape myrtle starlight.

It's just that Poor Dao saw that Ziwei Star was covered with blood, and he was afraid that in the near future, there would be a bloody storm above the court. At this time, His Royal Highness should still be obscure, and don't be too public. ”

"That prince ......"

Xing Xuying pinched his fingers and calculated: "The prince's foundation is unstable, if Di Gong can hold on for another two or three years, the prince will become a trend." But now, if Di Gong leaves, the prince will have a twist and turn, and it will be difficult to gather, and it will be difficult to say that the poor road is not good. ”

Princess Taiping was silent and did not respond.

Her eyes twinkled, showing the unrest of her heart.

After a while, she said to Xing Xu: "What the Taoist chief said today, out of your mouth and into my ears, should not be known by a third party." ”

"Poor Dao understands."

Xing Xu should know that Princess Taiping meant to send off guests.

He was not the kind of person who had no eyes, so he stood up and said goodbye to Princess Taiping.

However, when he was about to go out, he turned back and said, "Your Highness, remember that from now on, you must not publicize it, so as not to kill yourself." ”

"Hongu understands."

Princess Taiping saw Xing Xuying leave, and walked out of the meditation room.

Standing on the steps, she felt the cool breeze blowing from the direction of Luoshui, but her bright eyes flashed with a different kind of brilliance.

"Someone, please come to Master Fazhen, there is something important in the palace to discuss with him!"

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Counting the days, I haven't seen Di Renjie for almost a month.

Although Wu Zetian had been secretly concerned about Di Renjie's condition, she was still surprised when she saw Di Renjie.

Bone vertical pins?

is probably the true portrayal of Di Renjie today.

Originally, Di Renjie was a little obese, with a round face, and always had a weird smile like a fox.

Can ...... now

"Huaiying, how are you ......?"

Wu Zetian walked to the sickbed, and the words came to his mouth, but he swallowed them back, and his heart was sour.

How long has it been since I felt this way? The last time I felt this way was twenty-one years ago. That time, when she saw Ming Chongyan's corpse, she felt as if she had lost something, and her heart ached. This feeling, even when Gaozong Li Zhi died, she was not so strong. Twenty-one years later, she felt that way again.

Di Renjie's whole person seems to have only a bone frame left.

The cheeks are sunken and the cheekbones are raised, and it looks very scary.

His face was sallow, not bloody. However, when he saw Wu Zetian, a hint of softness flashed in his eyes.

"Ah Wu, it still alarmed you."

"You ......"

When Wu Zetian heard Di Renjie's title, he couldn't help but be stunned.

Fortunately, there was no one else in this ward except for her and Di Renjie. She didn't get angry or angry, but looked at Di Renjie with a strange smile on her face.

"Huaiying, I thought that after Xiao Ming passed away, he would never hear this title again."

Di Renjie smiled.

Although his smile was ugly, in Wu Zetian's eyes, it seemed so real.

I couldn't help but step forward and sit down next to the sickbed.

Wu Zetian held Di Renjie's palm and said softly: "After Xiao Ming passed away, I seem to have lost my support.

Unexpectedly, you came back, which gave me a sense of security again.

But you've changed! When Xiao Ming saw me, there was no change from when he was in Chang'an, and he still called me Awu, never restrained. But you...... You know how happy I was when I heard that you were back. But you ......"

Wu Zetian said, tears flashing in his eyes.

If others saw her appearance at this time, how could they believe that she was the decisive Empress of the Ages?

"At that time, you were already the queen and the mother of the world.

I am your courtier, how dare I call you Awu like when I was in Ganye Temple? I'm not as free and easy as Xiao Ming, his unstingy temperament can not care about anything, but I can't. However, after all, I did not break the oath I made back then, and after all, I helped you achieve a career. Speaking of which, I still won the stinky Taoist priest in the end......"

"Huaiying!"

When Wu Zetian heard this, he couldn't help but cry.

In my mind, a scene from fifty years ago suddenly came to mind.

At that time, Taizong died, and she was driven to the Ganye Temple in Chang'an to do penance. It was a spring afternoon, and the sun was shining.

She was sitting on the steps of the back door of the Ganye Temple, and when she was lamenting her ill-fated fate, she suddenly saw a tall and fat young man, at the door of a house not far away, looking at her in a daze. That chubby young man is Di Renjie.

"Dead fatty, you said you would help me for the rest of your life."

Wu Zetian suddenly went crazy and shouted angrily at Di Renjie.

"Xiao Ming also said that he would protect me for the rest of my life; You also said that you will protect me for the rest of my life...... How can you speak and not count? ”

Di Renjie's eyes also flashed with tears.

At this time, Wu Zetian and the woman sitting on the steps of the back door of Ganye Temple seemed to overlap together.

"Ah Wu, I'm sorry!"

He shook Wu Zetian's hand hard.

"I can't hold on anymore...... This time, I broke my promise.

You, come with your ears attached. ”

Wu Zetian did not hesitate, leaned over, and put his ear to Di Renjie's mouth.

Di Renjie's voice was very small, and Wu Zetian nodded again and again.

At the end, Wu Zetian straightened up, still holding Di Renjie's hand, with a hint of weakness in his words, and said softly: "Dead fatty, you have to hold on." If you are gone, I will really feel scared. ”

"Ah Wu, haven't you already found the right person?"

"But ......"

"Fifty years later, to be able to hold your hand again, I have no regrets in this life.

Ah Wu, if there is an afterlife, I will definitely fulfill my vow in this life and protect you for the rest of my life. When the time comes, I will bring the stinky Taoist priest along, we will still talk and laugh together as we did back then, we will bring wine and meat, eat wine and meat together at the back door of Ganye Temple, solve cases together, and play together...... You still call me dead fat, and I will call you the same as before...... Awu! ”

Wu Zetian couldn't cry anymore.

She held Di Renjie's hand tightly, but felt his hand getting colder and colder.

Di Renjie's face was full of smiles, and there was a trace of satisfaction.

"Huaiying...... Dead fatty, I won't let you die, you open my eyes, don't sleep, I still need your help. ”

Wu Zetian was in a hurry for a while, but Di Renjie didn't react.

"Dead fatty, you wake me up, I don't want you to die!"

"How can you be like this, you said that you would help me for the rest of my life, I am still alive, but you and Xiao Ming are gone, you liar!"

"Di Huaiying, wake up quickly."

Wu Zetian's tears were like rain, and his heart was like a knife.

She forcibly suppressed her voice, roared, cried, and cursed, but Di Renjie didn't react anymore.

Seeing Zhu Chengbi's thoughts, he was haggard and fragmented as Yijun.

I didn't believe that I would cry more than come, and I opened the box to check the pomegranate skirt......"

Wu Zetian sang the song "Ruyi Niang" in a low voice, and it seemed that he was back in front of him that afternoon fifty years ago.

She sat under the jujube tree outside the back door of Ganye Temple, humming tunes, listening to Di Renjie reading, and watching Ming Chongyan dance with a sword......

At that time, she was young.

At that time, they were also in high spirits.

Wu Zetian sat beside the sickbed in a daze, holding Di Renjie's hand, and for a while, he was in a trance...... (To be continued.) )