Li Yu turned sideways, although Zhang Hanruo's face was stained and her dress was torn, her natural appearance was not covered at all, but her eyes lost her usual flying arrogance, confused and slightly melancholy, standing alone on one side, looking lonely.

After Zhang Hanruo was untied, he saw that Li Yu was so affectionate to Shen Zhu, regarded her as nothing, ashamed of himself, retreated to a corner of the hall, his mind was as dizzy, and he listened to the words of everyone in the hall stupidly, and bowed with everyone. All the ministers withdrew, but she remained by her side, and no one noticed her for a moment.

Li Yu felt guilty and said, "Han Ruo, I will compensate you tenfold." ”

"Ten times the compensation?" Zhang Hanruo's chin was raised, his head was raised to look at Li Yu, his eyes were like cold stars on a moonlit night, sharp and piercing, and his innate arrogance returned to her, and said, "How does Your Majesty want to compensate me?" Your Majesty is now rich all over the world, do you want to cut off half of the country to your concubine? Or, as a concubine, she is in charge of the six palace phoenix seals? ”

Li Yu frowned slightly, Zhang Hanruo had already laughed "haha", and pointed at Li Yu and said, "Can't it be, can't it?!" ”

Li Fuguo scolded beside him: "Bold, how can you talk to the saint like this!" ”

Zhang Hanruo continued to laugh, the desolation slowly swelled up, tears welled up in her eyes, she endured it and didn't let a single tear fall, "You won't use Sister Shen like this anyway, right?" What can you compensate me for? You've left me with nothing—"

"Nothing-" When these four words were spit out, Zhang Hanruo's face changed slightly, and she was surprised: How could she come up with these four words?

Brain thunder and lightning flash.

She's really nothing!

Such a fact, such a reality, she was terrified, only to feel the vast and boundless darkness, the endless emptiness, like a tide, unstoppable, churning into her heart.

No, it won't!

She hugged her head and shouted in her heart over and over again: Never, I am Zhang Hanruo, in terms of talent and appearance, which woman in the world can compare with me? How could it be, how could it be?

"Hanruo." She heard Shen Pearl call her, and Shen Pearl's eyes were full of pity.

No, she doesn't need mercy! The table in front of him, the beams and pillars carved with dragons and phoenixes, Li Yu's surprised and complicated face, and Shen Zhuzhu's face full of care, instantly became weird and distorted, the world was spinning, and they were all out of normal!

Has her world collapsed?

Only the sun shines brightly at the gate of the palace, and that is probably her last way to escape!

"Ahh

"Stop her!" Shen Pearl saw that Zhang Hanruo's expression was wrong, and anxiously reminded Li Yu that his body was pushed back by Zhang Hanruo.

Li Yu's eyes were quick, he stretched out his arms to wrap her waist together, and at the same time waved his sleeves and ordered: "Stop!" ”

The two guards guarding the hall came up one from the left and one from the right, and stretched out their hands to block Zhang Hanruo's way: "Zhang Liangdi stays." How could I think that Zhang Hanruo was in a daze at this time, and saw that someone dared to block her, without thinking, he pulled out the sound of the waist knife of the guard on the left side, and slashed to the right at will, the guard on the right did not dare to fight back, and hurriedly dodged.

Shen Pearl was anxious, and shouted with his hand: "Why don't you hurry up and keep up-" Seeing that several guards chased after him closely, before he could put down his hand, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his abdomen, and couldn't help frowning** Loud, Li Yu's face changed suddenly, and he asked again and again, "What's wrong", slightly lifted her skirt, and a very light wisp of blood soaked into the skirt, he immediately picked her up horizontally, and shouted: "Quickly pass the imperial doctor, pass the imperial doctor-" shouted while holding Shen Pearl and ran towards the back of the hall.

There are many beds in the back house of Zichen Palace, Li Yu kicked open the nearest room in a hurry, and carefully carried Shen Pearl on the couch, and a large number of palace maids and attendants flocked behind him to follow.

Shen Pearl knew that the birth was imminent, and according to Murong Lin Zhi's calculations, there should still be a few days before the birth date, probably because she was too frightened and tired today, the fetus in her womb was about to come to the world in advance. She had a childbirth experience, although it was in severe pain, but the pain was lighter at this time, sometimes it was painful, and it was not painful, so she expected that she would not have an immediate attack, but her whole body seemed to have no strength to make, she was anxious, took Li Yu's hand, and said in a low voice: "Lin Zhi-"

Li Yu immediately understood, secretly scolded himself for being confused, and looked at it, Yan Ming was patrolling outside, so he beckoned and hurriedly ordered: "Quick, get out of the palace quickly and invite Miss Murong!" Yan Ming immediately surrendered his order and left.

The Imperial Doctor ordered the wound on the back of his head to be wrapped and ordered to come. Shen Pearl was extremely reluctant to let the imperial doctor order to diagnose the pulse, looking at Li Yu's anxious expression, although he knew that it was difficult to avoid it, he still whispered: "I'm okay now, let's talk about it when Lin Zhi comes." ”

Li Yu said solemnly: "Lin Zhiyuan is outside the palace, and he will be able to arrive from time to time." And let the doctor order the diagnosis and treatment, don't delay. ”

So the imperial doctor Ling Gong stepped forward to replace Shen Pearl's vein. I don't know if it's because the weather is getting hotter, or because of the weakness of his body after being knocked out, the sweat on his forehead and neck is dripping like beans, but he doesn't speak. Li Yu was faintly angry, Shen Pearl smiled at him and shook his head, seeing her calm eyes, his heart settled down a little.

The Imperial Physician finally stood up, bowed down and said, "Niangniang's ulnar pulse is like cutting a rope, which is a sign of labor." And the fetal position is extremely positive, the fetus is healthy, and it is diagnosed by Weichen, but in three or five hours, there will definitely be a seizure of delivery. ”

Li Yu was a little overjoyed, clinging to Shen Zhu's hand, and said to her warmly: "That's good, don't be afraid, I'll accompany you-"

"It's just," Imperial Doctor Ling looked up at Li Yu, hesitating, Li Yu also turned his face to look at him, frowning, "What are you spitting!" ”

The imperial physician Ling gritted his teeth, "It's just that Niangniang's body is weak and weak, and the production will consume a lot of physical strength, I'm afraid that Weichen will not be able to support it!" ”

"Weak and weak?" Li Yu glanced at Shen Pearl suspiciously, in fact, Shen Pearl was slightly fatter than before under the general of Murong Linzhi's medicine, Li Yu had always been very happy, and he really couldn't see where she was "weak and weak". Taiyi Ling was also nervous, saying that "weak body and weak qi" was really the most important thing to avoid, and when he saw today's situation, where did he dare to say the words "the oil is exhausted and the lamp is dry". Besides, he had heard that the crown princess had another high-ranking person for medical treatment, and he only hoped that that person would come soon and let him get out of business. is also a heart of loyalty to the country, and he can't be guilty of the illness of the harem concubines and concubines affecting the whole family.

Shen Pearl smiled lowly, "Imperial Doctor Ling Daqing was hit in the back of the head today and is a little tired, I haven't eaten grain rice today, of course, my body is weak and weak, and I feel very dizzy!" ”

When Li Yu heard this, his heart was like a knife, and he hurriedly ordered to boil ginseng soup, and taught the imperial doctor to wait outside.

Li Yu was very uneasy, but he still smiled and said to Shen Zhuzhu: "If I had known that this was so troublesome, I would rather not have this child." Shen Pearl deliberately pouted and said, "How can there be such a ruthless father as you in the world." Thinking of Zhang Hanruo, he said casually: "I don't know what happened to Sister Hanruo?" Although he pitied Zhang Hanruo, he couldn't bear to blame Li Yu, Li Yu treated himself very well, he didn't do his part in what he did, life is already like this, what qualifications do he have to reprimand him. The last Shaoguang, she should have cherished every second.

After a short time, the ginseng soup was served, and Li Yu personally fed her and drank it, saying, "If you don't rest, you must be very sleepy." Shen Pearl did feel extremely sleepy, and her whole body was warm after drinking ginseng soup, but she really fell asleep as soon as she turned her head.

Li Yu sat in front of the couch and looked at her intently, not moving for a long time, and heard someone coughing outside, so he walked out slowly.

Feng Shengyi arched his hand and said in a low voice: "Zhang Liangdi, she just ran out of the inner hall and accidentally fell into the Taiye Pool, thinking that she couldn't find it." ”

Li Yu was moved and said, "No matter what, if you ask Cheng Yuanzhen to send more people, you will have to find her!" ”

Feng Shengyi has always said bluntly: "Your Majesty should know that the drainage canal of Taiye Pond was originally connected with the Guangji Canal, and recently it has rained heavily in Chang'an City, and the water is rising everywhere, and it is necessary to find it, but I am afraid of ......" Li Yu also knows that this is indeed extremely difficult, as the saying goes, water and fire are ruthless, and there is still a place to avoid fire, so if people fall into the flood, it will be annihilated in an instant, just like a drop in the ocean.

Feng Shengyi presented another thing and said, "This is what the minister picked up from Zhang Liangdi's fall into the river." ”

Li Yu took it lightly and started the warm ironing, which was the jade pendant that he "gifted" to Zhang Hanruo when he formed an alliance with her. This jade pendant is a relic of his biological mother Wu, who once wore it on his waist all the year round, and when he formed an alliance with Zhang Hanruo, he was taken by her at a glance, half forcibly snatched and half snatched it like a cheater. And this incident also caused Shen Pearl to misunderstand, causing Shen Pearl to vomit blood and leave him decisively.

Now that the jade pendant is back in his hand, recalling the past, Zhang Hanruo's coquettishness and pride are vivid.

His heart was a little heavy, and he looked in the direction of the Taiye Pool, and when he saw the emptiness, the clouds and smoke were thousands of miles, and she was afraid that she had turned into a water soul.

Han Ruo, Han Ruo, is in her name.

He was indeed deeply indebted to her. But even if he did it all over again, he would do it anyway. not only because she wants to win the trust of Empress Zhang; What's more, he can't accommodate a concubine who holds military power, the women's temple is in politics, to Queen Zhang, to his domination of the world, and he must be completely stopped.

He stood alone outside for a long time before returning to Shen Zhu's couch.

Shen Pearl was still sleeping, because the slight labor pain continued, she slept unsteadily, frowning slightly. Li Yu put his hand on her abdomen and said to her like a whisper: "From now on, no one can disturb us, for a long time, I and you, we can finally keep——"

"Ugh!" Shen Pearl screamed in pain, woke up suddenly, and grabbed Li Yu's hand.

The imperial physician ordered to rush in: "Niangniang has a seizure and is about to give birth." Please recuse yourself! The palace maids and attendants had already prepared, holding all kinds of basins and plates, and rushing in with hot water fish.

Li Yu didn't move, letting Shen Pearl hold his hand, and there were bruises. Only then could he feel her pain. Thinking of the pain he has endured for years makes her feel like a thousand arrows.

It's still extremely painful, and it's not much better than when I was born a suitable child. Shen Pearl knew that his physical strength was extremely poor, if he shouted loudly, he was most likely to lose his physical strength, and he bit his lower lip tightly, and he was about to bite and bleed, Li Yu said again and again: "If you are in pain, just scream!" ”

Despite this, Shen Pearl quickly felt that the strength of his whole body had been exhausted, and even the hand holding Li Yu was gradually relaxing, his abdomen was like a fall, and he was wheezing. The imperial physician still persuaded again and again, "The breath of blood and light is ominous to the Son of Heaven, please avoid it", Li Yu angrily reprimanded "nonsense", and when he saw Shen Zhu's appearance, he panicked.

At this time, Yan Ming arrived with Murong Linzhi.

If it weren't for Shen Pearl still holding his hands, Li Yuzhen would have rushed towards Murong Lin regardless of etiquette and pulled her to Shen Zhu's couch as quickly as possible.

Murong Lin Zhi walked too quickly, a little panting, stepped forward and lightly put his hand on Shen Pearl's pulse, but after a moment's effort, he put down his hand, and touched Shen Pearl's earnest eyes, and comprehended. Li Yu looked at Murong Lin Zhi intently, and asked repeatedly, "How?" How is it? ”

Murong Lin caused Mount Tai to collapse before he did not change color, while taking out the medicine bottle from his arms, pouring out two red pills and feeding them to Shen Zhuzhu, he said unhurriedly: "It's okay, with me, I will be able to keep my mother and son safe." Li Yu felt at ease in his heart, and smiled and shook Shen Pearl's hand. I heard Murong Lin Zhi say again: "It's just that Your Majesty, you should still avoid taboos, you are the king of a country, and you should not be involved in women's childbirth." When he came all the way, Yan Ming had already told her about Li Yuqi's previous accession to the throne.

Li Yu smiled: "As a first-class doctor in the Tang Dynasty, you also say such things?" I'm not afraid. ”

Murong Lin Zhi sighed slightly, glanced at Li Yu lightly, and said neatly: "That's up to you." ”

It's strange to say, Shen Pearl took the two pills, and the strength of her body was raised again, the birth of the second child should have been smoother than the first child, although Li Yu's hands were scarred by the pain, but only half an hour later, she heard Murong Lin give a cheer, and then the baby's powerful cry of "Wow" came, she was indescribably relieved, smiled at Li Yu in front of the couch, turned her head and fell asleep.

Shen Pearl fell into a dream in a trance, seeing that she was alone in Chang'an City at night, the sky was full of stars, thousands of houses were swaying under the starlight, looking at the imperial city high into the sky, auspicious light, purple steaming, she stared at the stop, she couldn't get close, she was extremely anxious, suddenly heard three drums beating in succession, and woke up from the dream.

Li Yu was still sitting in front of the couch, and when he saw her wake up, he leaned over and said with a low smile: "Are you hungry?" ”

The doors and windows were closed tightly, the curtains were half-open, Fang knocked the drum of the third watch, it was late, Shen Pearl turned his head to the pillow, Li Yu knew her mind, and still just smiled: "It's a daughter." Waving her hand while speaking, the old mother held the swaddling child, Li Yu took it in his hand, handed it to Shen Zhuzhu, and said, "I'm asleep." ”

What a daughter. Her lips are red, her face is delicate as jade, her cheeks are smiling, and she can find that her eyelashes are incredibly long when she sleeps, forming an elegant and solemn arc, which rests peacefully on her eyes.

"Look, how much she looks like you," Li Yu was full of tenderness, "how kind God treats me!" ”

Shen Pearl was slightly sour, and hurriedly lowered her head to look at the woman carefully, she really looked very good, and her forehead, cheeks, eyebrows, and lips were really a living flipper. She was speechless, and smiled for a long time: "That's natural, if your daughter looks like you, I'm afraid she won't be able to get married!" ”

Li Yu laughed, "Could it be that I look extremely ugly?" You are so unbearable! ”

Shen Pearl originally wanted to make him laugh, "shh Li Yu was dumbfounded, and only pointed at Shen Pearl and smiled to speak.

When Mama took her daughter away, Li Yufang stopped laughing and said to Shen Pearl inquiringly: "Why don't you name your daughter?" ”

Shen Pearl recalled that her daughter was suitable and sleeping quietly, she was born as a royal daughter, and she must have been loved by thousands of people, just like her own past, just like Li Wan. However, all kinds of glory and favor cannot be defeated by the ups and downs and ruthlessness of fate, and they cannot be defeated by the flames of war and the smoke of hunting. The upheaval he has suffered, and he no longer wants his daughter to repeat the mistakes of the past.

She sighed faintly: "If the world is peaceful......"

Li Yu also sighed with emotion: "If the world is peaceful." If the world was peaceful, he and she would not have gone through so many tribulations, and he would not have been able to truly understand her for so long.

In the world of Shengping, this dynasty was pursued by Gaozu and Taizong, which is probably the most ambitious ideal for the emperor. Although, for thousands of years, it has never been achieved.

"Then call her Shengping." Li Yufu embraced Shen Pearl into his arms, and under today's double joy, his heart was almost filled with joy except for a little sentimentality.

On the sixth day of the first month of April, Li Yushi listened to the government in the Linde Palace, and agreed with the Ministry of Rites and the ministers: on the 12th and 13th, the emperor Taishang and the first emperor were buried in Tailing and Jianling; On the sixth day of the fifth month, the great ceremony was held in the Hanyuan Palace.

"Mother, mother, look at my sister's hands, it's so small, it's so interesting!"

In the Yichun Palace, Li Shi was obviously interested in the new sister, and since Shengping was born for a few days, he circled around her, either pinching her little face, or carefully squeezing her elbows, and woke up Shengping, who was sleeping sweetly, many times, and the innocent eyes of "wow" widened and cried endlessly. On this day, he followed the usual practice and woke up Shengping, and Mama hurriedly took it over to coax and persuade her, and Su Ci laughed and said: "You bully your sister like this when you are young, and you have to repay it well when you grow up." ”

Li Shi raised his eyebrows, put his hands behind his back, paced back and forth a few steps, stopped, learned Li Yu's tone, and said with a clear eye: "What's so difficult about this, it's lonely!" ”

That look of spirit, a little Li Yu alive, Shen Pearl and Su Ci were stunned, and at the same time couldn't help laughing, hiding their smiles. The two of them laughed, and the atmosphere of the entire Yichun Palace was lively, and several younger palace ladies couldn't help but snicker, bringing a breath of fresh air to the dullness of solemn and cautious words during the state funeral.

In this cheerful atmosphere, Li Yu stepped into the hall alone.

Ordinary Li Yu will come to Yichun Palace after listening to the government, the time to come a little later today, the palace maids are the best at observing words and colors, seeing Li Yu's expression is gloomy, there is a hidden unhappiness, one by one busy silence dodge, Li Shi came up and called "Daddy", Li Yu glanced at him, hugged the forehead of a little kiss, and handed it to Mama, Su Porcelain hurriedly led everyone to retreat.

Shen Pearl helped him to widen his robe and asked in a low voice: "Are you very worried about the affairs of the government?" Because the weather was getting hotter and he was mourning, Li Yu was wearing a very thin white robe, her slender fingers were on his shoulders, and the back of her hand was tight, firmly covered under his palm. She stood behind him, unable to see his face, but strange that his palms would tremble slightly, as if he had exhausted all his strength, and was focused on restraint, so the void was out of strength.

She leaned on his shoulder, her voice fluttering and gentle, "What's wrong?" ”

He was intoxicated by the demure and tranquility of the moment, her voice, her smile and a smile wrapped around his heart like a vine.

Death and life are broad, and Zicheng said.

Death and life are broad, and Zicheng says!

He turned abruptly, interlocked his fingers with her, completely abandoned the lonely and melancholy on his face, his eyes were still slightly red when he smiled, he took the robe from her hand, and walked to the front of the couch and said, "It's fine, but I'm a little tired." Turning his head sideways, his gaze slowly fell on Shen Zhu's face, and said, "Recently, your mental complexion seems to be not as good as before. ”

Shen Pearl hesitated, thinking that the matter in his heart could not be delayed any longer, and today was an opportunity, so he smiled and said: "Because of this, I just have something to discuss with you, I don't know if you can agree." ”

Li Yu sat on the couch, lowered his head and picked up a few delicate glazed teacups in his hand, turning them over and playing with them, "You have to make your own decisions, just give me a voice when you have time, why be so solemn." ”

Shen Pearl smiled: "I have to agree to this matter-Lin Zhi said, my body is thin, my body is very depleted after giving birth, the palace is claustrophobic and Chang'an is cold, which is not conducive to recovery, and it just so happens that Hongxian's sister also came and invited me to a place with mountains and rivers to recuperate." They didn't want to stay in Chang'an City for longer, so at most they could only wait until Shengping was full-term and invite me to leave, and come back as soon as they recovered. ”

She tried her best to laugh while finishing in one breath, but she was afraid that if she paused slightly, she would not have the courage to continue, and Li Yu would see the flaws. Two days ago, after she woke up from a coma, Murong Linzhi told her: "Because of the excessive consumption during childbirth, I can't fulfill my promise to renew your life for three months." Your life will probably only last for more than a month. Whatever you do, make a decision early. When Murong Lin Zhi said this, he was calm and sad, and Shen Pearl still liked this kind of Lin Zhi. Healers, who save those who can be saved, can also face death calmly, no matter who is going to die.

She hopes to have this calmness.

Li Yu cautiously put the teacup away, looked up, and looked at her: "How much time will it take?" ”

"How long? Lin Zhi said, it will not be more than a year and a half. Her tone was relaxed, Li Yu was silent, and she turned her head slightly.

She can only retreat as advance: "You must not agree, Shi'er and Shengping are so young, I shouldn't leave them." Anyway, it's convenient for the palace to take care of it, so I won't go-"

"I promise." Li Yu suddenly spoke, his sleeves were slightly raised, and the teacup was still not stable, and rolled down his robe.

Shen Pearl bent over to pick it up, and the tea cup was actually intact. This is something she didn't expect, just like today, she thought that she would take a little more time to talk - Li Yu has always valued her body, and if there are a thousand more unwilling, she will finally agree. Where did he think that he would answer her so easily.

Li Yu took her hand and said, "Since you like it, then go ahead." You have also said that it is better to look at each other than to look at each other. I really regret the past, I only cared about my own thoughts, I didn't understand your thoughts, I imprisoned you many times, and tired you—" He turned his head hastily, "It's rare that there is one thing you want to do now, and I will obey it." But, you, make sure to come back soon—"

She forced a smile to herself, "Of course, I will think about you and the child day and night." Reflecting on his words, he was surprised and suspicious, and raised his head and asked, "How do you know?" The phrase 'each other's foam, not looking at each other in the rivers and lakes', is me, it's me-" When she left him in Luoyang, she tore up the letterhead with this sentence with her own hands, and she remembered that a gust of wind passed, destroying red and green, and fragments were all over the room, just like her resolute and painful heart back then.

Li Yu just laughed, hugged her into his arms, stroked her long hair, and whispered: "This, we won't talk about it today...... I'll wait for you. As if afraid that she wouldn't hear it really, he muttered repeatedly, "I'll wait for you—"

(Tianjin)