Empress Pei's eyes were slightly red, and her expression was firm: "Your Majesty, martyrdom is an old habit of the previous dynasty. Since the founding of the Great Chu Dynasty, there has been no precedent for the burial of concubines. ”

"The concubine implores the emperor to retract the will of the martyrdom."

She understands Emperor Xuanhe's intentions. She never liked Zheng Jieyu and Wei Xianfei. But in the end, these are four living human lives.

She had suffered the pain of life and death. How can you bear to inflict this pain on others?

The sixth prince also said in a low voice: "Father, the son begs you." ”

Emperor Xuanhe looked at Queen Pei's mother and son kneeling on the side of the dragon couch.

The six princes inherited the appearance of Queen Pei, and the kindness and gentleness were the same.

Their mother and son have always lived under the protection of him, the Son of Heaven. He is one day, and no one dares to deceive him. What happens when he closes his eyes?

Whether it is the Zheng family or the Wei family, they are all from noble families. Several older princes also have wings, and there are powerful foreign families and wives behind them. Once they have a different heart, there will be chaos inside and outside the palace.

The biological mother of the seventh prince and the biological mother of the eighth prince are also from the family of military generals. Although the seven princes and the eight princes are young, they are now honest and peaceful. But once there is an accident in the palace, people's hearts will become greedy.

Therefore, he wanted to issue this holy decree before closing his eyes and order the Zheng family and others to be martyred. First cut off the princes' most advantageous arms and reliance in the palace, and deter the princes' foreign family with iron-blooded means. It also cleared up hidden dangers for the enthronement of the six princes.

The supreme imperial power is too tempting. The struggle for the throne has always been accompanied by bloody rain, and it will never stop.

Only one person can sit on the dragon chair, and all those who are too close to the dragon chair must be on guard. In Heaven, you must have this cruel and clear understanding.

One day, their mother and son will understand his painstaking efforts.

"Empress, Crown Prince," Emperor Xuanhe's voice was slow and clear: "I have made up my mind, you don't have to say anything." I am the Son of Heaven, and when I go underground, I have to be accompanied by concubines to not be lonely. It was because I loved the four of them that I made them martyred. Actually, I originally wanted all the concubines in the palace to be buried together. ”

As soon as the words fell, the ministers secretly gasped.

Empress Pei's face turned a little pale, and the throat of the sixth prince seemed to be blocked by something. I wanted to open my mouth to speak, but I couldn't spit out a word.

Emperor Xuanhe undoubtedly made a decree, and made people write the burial of Zheng Jieyu and the four people into his will.

This also means that the death of the four of them is a foregone conclusion and cannot be changed. Even Empress Pei and the six princes cannot disobey Emperor Xuanhe's will.

What the Marquis of Jinning and Marquis Zhenyuan felt in their hearts, no one knew. Both of them hung their heads, and no one could see what was on their faces.

He was responsible for writing the decree of the Holy Order, and wrote down the will of Emperor Xuanhe one by one. Then, read it to Emperor Xuanhe in a low voice. After Emperor Xuanhe listened attentively, he ordered someone to seal the holy decree and keep it together with the Duke of Weiguo and the Ministry of Shangshu.

When Wei Guogong bowed down to receive the holy decree, old tears flowed.

In all fairness, Emperor Xuanhe was not a good emperor. He fought one after another, making the people miserable and the people poor.

But it was also Emperor Xuanhe, who firmly guarded the country of Great Chu.

As soon as Emperor Xuanhe died, the sky of Da Chu also collapsed.

Emperor Xuanhe said something for a long time, his face was surprisingly ruddy, and his eyes were also bright.

He told the six princes: "Little Liu, I have handed over the country of Dachu to you." I hope that you can sit firmly in the country, make the government and the opposition of Great Chu stable, and let the people live and work in peace and contentment. What I didn't do, I hope you can do. ”

The sixth prince was full of tears, kowtowed three times, and his voice was choked: "Erchen must not disappoint his father." ”

Emperor Xuanhe's eyes flashed with a hint of relief, and finally said: "You all step down, just let the queen accompany me." ”

On the last journey of his life, he let the woman he loved accompany him.

All the ministers kowtowed together and retreated silently.

The six princes also withdrew with red eyes.

Emperor Xuanhe turned his head and instructed Cheng Jinrong: "Imperial Doctor Cheng, you should also step down!" ”

Cheng Jinrong was in a heavy and obscure mood, and responded in a low voice. She strode to the door, finally taking one last look.

Empress Pei had already sat on the edge of the bed, and Emperor Xuanhe stretched out his hand and held Empress Pei's hand. Emperor Xuanhe didn't speak, and Empress Pei didn't cry anymore, and the two looked at each other silently.

This scene was deeply engraved into Cheng Jinrong's mind.

When Cheng Jinrong turned his head, tears flashed in his eyes. She didn't know what she was grieving for. But that desolation and sourness quickly spread to the whole body.

Outside the dormitory, the ministers waited in silence for the last moment.

All the princes, princesses, and concubines were crying.

Cheng Jinrong and the imperial doctors stayed together. Du Tidian, who had rested for half an hour, also held on.

He Qi was on the side of the six princes, and it was inconvenient for him to come to Cheng Jinrong's side. He glanced at Cheng Jinrong from time to time, and his heart was full of worry and anxiety.

Cheng Jinrong's situation is very wrong. Is it because Emperor Xuanhe is about to die, or because of Queen Pei, or because of the burial of the concubines?

I don't know how long it took for Cheng Jinrong to come back to his senses from his trance and shake his head at He Qi. Signal yourself that you are okay and don't worry.

He Qi was still relieved. He gestured with his gaze and let the two East Palace guards take his place. then bypassed everyone and quietly came to Cheng Jinrong's side.

In a heart-rending cry, He Qi's voice was gentle and low: "Ah Rong, I'm here." ”

No matter when and where you go, I will be by your side.

Cheng Jinrong's eyes moistened, and he hummed softly.

He Qi stretched out his hand and held Cheng Jinrong's hand. His warmth was also transmitted to her hands with the clasped hands. It added a touch of warmth to her cold heart.

……

The atmosphere in the dormitory is not sad.

Emperor Xuanhe quietly waited for death to come.

Empress Pei sat silently on the edge of the bed, and the hand holding her hand slowly lost its temperature and became colder and colder.

The light under Emperor Xuanhe's eyes was also gradually dimming, like a candle burning out, leaving only the last bit of light. He finally opened his mouth in a low voice: "Wanru".

In just two words, Queen Pei burst into tears.

She once said to Emperor Xuanhe that there is no Pei Wanru in this world. She will always be Pei Wanqing's stand-in and his queen forever.

Emperor Xuanhe was no longer able to raise his hand, and he had no way to wipe away her tears for Empress Pei. His eyes finally showed a deep regret and reluctance: "Wanru, I'm leaving." ”

Empress Pei cried bitterly, and warm tears kept sliding down her cheeks and dripping on the back of Emperor Xuanhe's hand.

Emperor Xuanhe's voice became lower and lower: "In the next life, I will meet you first." Wanru, would you like to marry my ......?"

Queen Pei was full of tears and choked up: "Yes, I am willing." ”

Emperor Xuanhe tugged at the corners of his mouth and laughed slowly.

Then, he closed his eyes forever.