Half a year later.

He Qi resigned as the imperial guard, and Cheng Jinrong resigned from the official position of the Imperial Hospital.

These two resignations were sent to the emperor, Emperor Xuanping looked at them silently for a long time, sighed, lifted the imperial pen, wrote a quasi-word, and ordered the Chinese book to be stamped with the imperial seal.

From this day on, his sister and brother-in-law, who have been by his side for many years, will leave.

The twenty-one-year-old Emperor Xuanping has retreated from all immaturity and youth, and has grown into a handsome young man.

There were constant waves in the Great Chu court, but there was no major incident. Emperor Xuanping has become a qualified son of heaven, controlling the court, his methods are gentle but not ruthless, benevolent and generous but not conniving and appeased. can be called a benevolent and virtuous emperor.

Today, Emperor Xuanping also has many credible henchmen around him.

However, in his heart, the most important, trusting and relying on are still Cheng Jinrong and He Qi. No one can take their place.

"Commander He, Commander Cheng, mention the audience!" Father-in-law Ding came to report.

Emperor Xuanping came back to his senses and nodded slightly: "Xuan them come in." ”

He Qi was wearing the silver soft armor of the imperial guard, and Cheng Jinrong was wearing a dark green official uniform. The husband and wife entered the hall together and knelt down to salute: "Weichen is here to bid farewell to the emperor today." ”

Emperor Xuanping's nose was sour, and he personally stepped forward and helped the two of them up.

The six looked at each other, and they were embarrassed and reluctant to give up in each other's hearts.

"Your Majesty, Weichen left the palace today, and he will leave Beijing in half a month." Cheng Jinrong's eyes showed a strong reluctance: "I bid farewell to the emperor today, I don't know when I will be able to meet again in the future." Weichen is really reluctant to let the emperor go. ”

Emperor Xuanping's nose was sour again, and the sentence "Don't leave if you are reluctant" almost rushed out.

When the words came to his lips, he reacted in time: "I can't bear to let you two husband and wife." Over the years, with you by my side, I have grown from an ignorant teenager to an adult, sitting on the dragon chair for six years. ”

"Now, I'm on my own. It is also time for you to depart. ”

Cheng Jinrong has been staying in the palace for the sake of their mother and son. Now, it's time for her to fly away and live her life.

No matter how reluctant she is, she has to let her go.

Cheng Jinrong's eyes flashed with water.

He Qi coughed, interrupting the reluctant look between the two sisters and brothers: "After the last general goes to the border pass, the father of the last general will tell the old man to return to Beijing." In the future, the last general will take charge of the border army. Please trust the last general and guard the border for Dachu. ”

Emperor Xuanping settled his mind and solemnly promised: "You are loyal to Da Chu and me, and I will never doubt you." ”

……

After coming out of the Baohe Palace, Cheng Jinrong went to the Jiaofang Hall again and bid farewell to Queen Liang.

Empress Liang was quite reluctant, holding Cheng Jinrong's hand and sighing: "This palace has been looking forward to you staying in the palace." It's just that you insist on resigning and leaving Beijing with Commander He, and the palace can't stay. ”

The DPRK and China never had a family and went to the border with the generals. Cheng Jinrong has set a precedent this time.

Cheng Jinrong smiled and responded: "Niangniang is reluctant to be a micro-minister, how can a micro-minister be willing to be a mother?" ”

"It's just that husband and wife should always stay together. He Qi went to the border pass to take charge of the border army, maybe ten years, maybe twenty years. I'm always going to be with him. ”

After a pause, he said softly: "Weichen also has a few words to say to Niangniang." ”

Weichen knew that Niangniang had always hoped to give birth to a prince for the emperor. In the past six months, Weichen has been recuperating for Niangniang and the emperor. After Weichen left, Imperial Doctor Zhou would continue to take care of Niangniang's phoenix body. ”

"I can't be anxious about the heirs. Just be calm and go with the flow. Don't be too anxious. ”

Empress Liang nodded in response, hesitated for a moment, and suddenly asked softly: "Cheng Tidian, this palace has always wanted to ask you something." But it's inconvenient to ask. Now that you're leaving, Hongu has to ask. ”

"The emperor was highly poisoned back then, and Du Tidian and you saved the emperor's life together. Did the emperor fall ill because of this, and the heirs were in difficulty? ”

The question that has been hidden deep in my heart is finally asked.

Empress Liang stared at Cheng Jinrong a little nervously, waiting for her answer.

Cheng Jinrong was not surprised that Queen Liang would ask this question. Emperor Xuanping and Empress Liang have a deep relationship and are a loving couple. There is only one queen Liang in the harem, and no concubines have ever entered the palace.

Queen Liang favors the middle palace alone, and there is no problem with her body, but it is not easy to get pregnant, how can she not be suspicious in her heart?

Cheng Jinrong looked at Queen Liang and said softly: "If Niangniang asks Weichen today, Weichen won't tell anyone. ”

She didn't answer Queen Liang, and it was the same answer.

Empress Liang was silent for a long time, and a soft sigh overflowed from her mouth: "This palace knows." What was said today, the palace will not tell the emperor. ”

Life is unsatisfactory, nine times out of ten. It is a blessing that she can meet a lover who treats her wholeheartedly. You shouldn't and can't ask for more.

……

In the end, Cheng Jinrong went to Renhe Palace.

Empress Dowager Pei didn't speak, only held Cheng Jinrong's hand and looked at her quietly for a long time.

Cheng Jinrong didn't say anything, so he sat opposite the Empress Dowager Pei.

After a long time, Empress Dowager Pei said in a low voice: "Jinrong, my mother is reluctant to give you up." ”

Cheng Jinrong's eyes were hot, and tears quietly slipped down.

Empress Dowager Pei's eyes were also red, and her voice trembled slightly: "In this life, the person I am most sorry for my mother is you." It is said that children are debts, but when it comes to you, Xiaoliu and I are the debts of your previous life. You have been by our side for the past 11 years. If it weren't for you, he and I wouldn't be where we are today. ”

Empress Dowager Pei's voice was hoarse, and tears fell: "I really can't bear you to go." ”

The mother and daughter hugged each other and cried.

No matter how reluctant you are, you still have to separate.

The sky soon darkened, and the palace maid who held the lamp hesitated for a moment, but still knocked lightly on the door: "The Empress Dowager Qi, the slave maid should hold the lamp for the mother." ”

Empress Dowager Pei wiped her tears with her sleeve and said in a deep voice: "You don't have to hold the lamp for the time being, wait for the orders of the mourning family." ”

The palace maid who held the lamp retreated.

The light in the bedroom was much dimmer.

The mother and daughter are separated by a few feet, and they can clearly see the reluctance in each other's eyes.

Empress Dowager Pei stretched out her hand and gently stroked Cheng Jinrong's cheek, as if she wanted to engrave her face into her heart: "Jinrong, farewell today." I don't know if we will see each other again in the future. Mother hopes that you will be safe and smooth in the future, happy and worry-free. ”

Cheng Jinrong cried for a long time, and his voice was a little hoarse: "I also hope that my mother will be healthy and have a long life." In the future, there will always be a day when our mother and daughter will meet again. ”

Empress Dowager Pei's reluctant gaze lingered on Cheng Jinrong's face: "When you go to the border in the future, don't forget to write back to Beijing from time to time." ”

Cheng Jinrong nodded in response.

When it was dark, Cheng Jinrong walked out of Renhe Palace.

Empress Dowager Pei was inconvenient to send her off in person, so she asked her cronies to send Cheng Jinrong out of the palace. Empress Dowager Pei watched Cheng Jinrong's figure leave, and part of her body seemed to go away with her.

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