The Queen Mother was also sick.

First the emperor was assassinated, and then Ouyang Ying, whom she had high hopes for, turned out to be meticulous, and then was given death by Meng Hongyu...... How could the Queen Mother's already sentimental body withstand such a series of major blows?

When she heard the news of Meng Hongyu's assassination, the Queen Mother fainted on the spot, but fortunately she learned that Meng Hongyu was safe and sound, so she was able to breathe a sigh of relief. When Meng Hongyu came back, he actually said that Ouyang Ying was a detailed work arranged by Meng Hongye in the palace? She was shocked, angry, and incredulous.

Later, she saw Su Rong brought back from Hangzhou by Meng Hongyu, and looking at the face that looked like Su Zirong, the Queen Mother was sad again - the emperor still remembered Su Zirong! And the emperor who is too fond of his children is afraid that he will not be able to become a big weapon!

Originally, when she heard the news of Xiao Ziling's death, although the Queen Mother felt a little sad for the young and smart woman, however, after a touch of sadness, there was a deep joy. Originally, what she was most worried about was Meng Hongyu's deep affection for Xiao Ziling, worried that Xiao Ziling would become the queen and the Xiao family would be powerful, and worried that the children and grandchildren would be usurped by outsiders......

Therefore, when she heard that Xiao Ziling was drowning in the West Lake, the Queen Mother was secretly happy in her heart, and she was even more eager to support Ouyang Ying as the queen. Originally, she planned to mention Ouyang Ying to him after the emperor returned to the palace, but who knew that Ouyang Ying would be a meticulous work!

Although the Queen Mother was not sure that Ouyang Ying was definitely Meng Hongye's meticulous work, the trace of doubt in her heart still could not shake her strong desire to protect her children and grandchildren and protect the country. She, like Meng Hongyu, always puts the country's society first, as long as there is the slightest thing or person that may threaten the country, they will not take it lightly, and would rather kill a hundred by mistake than miss one!

Ouyang Ying's death was a foregone conclusion the moment she entered the palace!

If she serves Meng Hongye wholeheartedly, is loyal to love and kindness, and will not swerve until death, but with only she, a weak woman who has a weak strength and penetrates into the enemy camp, how can she have the power to turn things around? One day, she will either be found and die, or she will have a nervous breakdown under great psychological pressure; Now, she chose to "defect to the enemy", lost her freedom for the sake of her position of power, committed herself to loneliness, and ended up "dying of violent illness......

Another woman reduced to a pawn, crushed by a merciless chariot in this war! This peerless chess piece has finally completed its mission, and has been destroyed by the man who made her, and from now on, she will be a lonely soul without an owner, wandering the wilderness, searching for a lost true heart.

Three days after Ouyang Ying's death, the Queen Mother also passed away.

Before dying, the Queen Mother called Meng Hongyu to the bed. Her life had been drained by intrigue and thought, and she was left with a dying body, waiting to sigh for her last breath and then quietly close her eyes.

This woman, who was once as beautiful as a flower and as pure as snow, dedicated her youth and freedom to the palace, willingly imprisoned herself in the cage of power, and devoted her life of happiness and freedom to love and her son.

She has experienced a hundred battles, won in the cruel conquest of love, and became the last woman to win, noble as the queen and respected as the queen mother, but it has never been easy in this life. When she was old, she should have enjoyed the joy of family with peace of mind, teased her grandchildren, and cultivated herself, but even the most ordinary happiness could not be obtained! She must constantly advise her son in the dispute of power, and she must quietly watch the open and secret battles between the women of the harem, and lose her grandson again and again......

Now, she is finally about to take her last breath and go to Huangquan, but she still can't forget his son's eternal stability and social safety.

She grabbed Meng Hongyu's hand tightly, and struggled to squeeze out the words from between her teeth, although it was difficult, the words were clear and sonorous: "Emperor, Emperor...... In my lifetime, I must not set up a woman from the Xiao family to be the emperor and queen! ”

Before she died, she still remembered the oath Meng Hongyu made in front of her back then, he said: "I will never make Xiao Ziling the queen in my lifetime!" ”

Now, although Xiao Ziling is dead, who knows if Xiao Wanzhong will bring another woman from the Xiao family into the palace? Therefore, the Queen Mother has always been relieved that the Xiao family, who has made great contributions to the Lord, did not say her last words before her death was not a remembrance to the world or a reluctance to her descendants, but a matter that always made her linger.

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On the day of parting, Zhang Wenyan went to "not think of living" to say goodbye to Xiao Ziling.

It was an early autumn dusk when the leaves were beginning to drift, and the remnant sun was like blood, and the cicadas were bitter. Shrouded in a golden silence, Xiao Ziling was preoccupied, and Zhang Wenyan was reluctant.

Xiao Ziling held a banquet for Zhang Wenyan under the plane tree in the courtyard, for the first time, she was no longer defensive of Zhang Wenyan, and she was willing to show him a sincere and cordial smile. She knew that Zhang Wenyan really didn't know her true identity, and now, he still didn't know.

Zhang Xunye ...... "Although I know that drinking alcohol is not good for the fetus in the womb, however, perhaps because of the slight parting sentimentality in my heart, Xiao Ziling still couldn't help but drink a small half glass of thin wine, she held the wine glass and said to Zhang Wenyan, "I don't know what night Brother Zhang is looking for?"...... It's Momiji......"

Hongye ...... Zhang Wenyan was shocked in her heart - how could she know that he was looking for Meng Hongye?

Xiao Ziling stared at Zhang Wenyan's eyes tightly, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and continued: "Or green leaves? …… What kind of leaf is Brother Zhang looking for? ”

This red leaf is not Bi Hongye! The tight strings in Zhang Wenyan's heart loosened, and he took Xiao Ziling's words with a smile and said, "What I'm looking for is ...... Ye girl's leaves! ”

He's joking Xiao Ziling!

However, Xiao Ziling suddenly became serious, her bright eyes stared at Zhang Wenyan, and said faintly: "Brother Zhang is ...... to me But really? ”

Zhang Wenyan didn't expect Xiao Ziling to suddenly become serious, originally, didn't she always coldly reject him thousands of miles away? Could it be that at the time of parting, she suddenly understood her true heart?

Zhang Wenyan couldn't help but nod happily, and hurriedly swore an oath: "I can swear that I am absolutely sincere to Miss Ye!" ”

"Why does that big brother ...... Hiding so much from me? Xiao Ziling's eyes suddenly dimmed, and the displeasure in his words was undisguised.

"I ...... What is it hiding from you? Zhang Wenyan was flustered in his heart, worried that Ye Xin would find out his identity.

"Brother Zhang-" Xiao Ziling secretly observed Zhang Wenyan's expression, just wanting to read the panic in his eyes, so she deliberately lengthened her tone and said slowly, "The matter of having a wife's room has never taken the initiative to mention it to me. ”

Hearing Xiao Ziling mention his wife's room, Zhang Wenyan felt inexplicably melancholy, remembering that he would have to set off to rush back to the capital early tomorrow morning, and from then on he would have to face Murong Xi day and night, helplessly let her control, Zhang Wenyan really wanted to die!

However, he had already secretly decided: since he was not even afraid of death, why should he be afraid of Murong Xi and the royal authority behind Murong Xi? After entering Beijing this time to report to the emperor, he had to ask the emperor to resign from all official positions and ask the emperor to allow him to leave the capital. From now on, he wants to wander the world without worry, be his true self, no longer be a victim of power, and truly live for himself......

He will come back to Yongjia County again!

Zhang Wenyan sighed helplessly and said, "It's not that I don't want to say it, but I can't say it." ”

"Why can't you say that?" Xiao Ziling asked.

"Anyway...... I'll tell you everything next time. Zhang Wenyan swore and said, "If Miss Ye is willing to wait for me." ”

"Next time...... Good bye? Xiao Ziling asked, "Will we ever see each other again?" "-No! In this life, she will never see Zhang Wenyan again!

"This time it's really a big deal, I have to go back to the capital, but if you're willing to wait for me, I'll definitely come back." Zhang Wenyan said earnestly.

Hearing Zhang Wenyan say this, Xiao Ziling was convinced in his heart: This Zhang Wenyan really likes her, if this is the case, then it will be easy to do next! Not only is it much easier to get words out of his mouth, but it is also much easier to use him to help Meng Hongyu!

"If Brother Zhang is willing to tell me why he wants to return to Beijing, then I am willing to wait for you." - Of course, Xiao Ziling is lying, how could she stupidly wait for him to come back and "arrest her"? However, now that he has decided to use Zhang Wenyan to help Meng Hongyu, he might as well take advantage of his deep affection for her.

"The Queen Mother passed away...... I have to go back. Zhang Wenyan lied - in fact, he wanted to go back to Meng Hongyu to get his life back, and at this time of crisis, he could also help the emperor.

"Actually...... I am a relative of the emperor ......" - this is the truth!

"So...... Is Brother Zhang going back to mourn the Queen Mother? Xiao Ziling pretended to be curious and asked, "What kind of royal prince is Brother Zhang, what kind of national relative?" ”

"I ......"

"Could it be that you are the fourth prince who lives in the south of the Yangtze River?!" Xiao Ziling pretended to exclaim.

"No!" Zhang Wenyan hurriedly denied it, "I'm not the fourth prince. ”

"Thankfully, fortunately!" Xiao Ziling patted his chest, pretending to be relieved, and said, "Otherwise, it is rumored that the assassination of the emperor last time was related to the fourth prince...... If Brother Zhang is really the fourth prince, then he will really ......" said, she pretended to be genuinely worried about Zhang Wenyan, her face was sad, and her brows were furrowed.

"Don't worry...... I'm definitely not the Fourth Prince. ”

Okay, finally brought the topic to the fourth prince, Xiao Ziling hurriedly seized this opportunity and continued: "I think so, now that the fourth prince has committed a heinous crime, he must have already found a place to hide, how can he dare to show his face openly like Brother Zhang...... However, where do you think the four princes will hide? ”

"Huh? No, I don't know...... "If he knows, is he still guilty of looking around in the Jiangnan area?"

"I know!" Xiao Ziling looked at Zhang Wenyan with a mysterious face, and said in a low voice.