Chapter 275: Troubled Waters (2)
Old Madam Song secretly observed the emperor's face and felt bitter, the Song family itself was already in danger, the queen mother's own troubles had not been solved, and there was no extra leisure to take care of them at this time, so she planned to honestly not want to attract the emperor's attention, but at this time, Ji Erlan jumped out and revealed that her biological mother was from Yasukuni, and once again pushed the Song family under the emperor's nose.
This is also the original Mrs. Song's refusal to disclose the news of Song Zhan's marriage, what is the position of the Song family, how can she marry a woman from Yasukuni as a wife, and, looking at what the letter says, the identity of the woman seems to be very simple. In this way, the emperor will inevitably become more hostile to the Song family. "If the courtiers get the news, they will enter the palace as soon as possible to tell the emperor and the queen mother."
The emperor was noncommittal, and the Empress Dowager Song said a few more common words, and then let the old lady Song out of the palace. After getting into the carriage, Mrs. Song sighed, cinnabar kneaded her legs carefully, and said: "The old lady is the aunt of the Queen Mother, what can you do if you take a few more steps to make a sedan chair, why suffer from so much fatigue, and you can't slow down for a few days." ”
Mrs. Song knew that Cinnabar was not unruly, but she felt sorry for her leg disease, so she didn't blame her, but said: "The rules can't be wrong." ”
Dianmo fanned her on the other side and said, "Old lady, you say...... That Miss Ji, did you really go to Yasukuni to find that person? ”
Old Madam Song was thoughtful, she couldn't help but suspect that Ji Erlan was doing it on purpose, wanting to stir up the troubled waters in the palace and let the king benefit from it. But did the other party really go to Yasukuni? Or did you get the wind to hide? She shook her head and said, "I'm not sure, although she wants to help King Du, but King Du doesn't want her to be in danger, and it is possible to send her away." ”
"So...... Lord Du and Miss Ji really have something. Dianmo was a little surprised, and said: "She is really not afraid of people poking her backbone, whose boudoir daughter doesn't care about her reputation?" She walked with the prince so swaggeringly. ”
Cinnabar said: "Those who care about fame are actually just because they don't have much ability to reverse their fate." Every move must be pinched in the hands of others, and if you are bound by etiquette, you must naturally be careful, otherwise you may be crushed. Miss Ji is different, she has a skill, what is worse than a man? What if someone pokes you in the back, will there be less meat? Who would dare to point at her nose and gossip? I think she's a living and understandable person. ”
Dianmo glanced at Cinnabar in surprise, and Cinnabar also reacted, and hurriedly said to the old lady: "The slave is just talking nonsense, don't be angry with the old lady." ”
Old Madam Song looked at her in a daze for a while, let out a long sigh, and said, "What you said is not unreasonable. She does live freely, and everyone in the capital is pointing fingers, but who is not envious in her heart? It's just that I don't have the ability to be like others, and I can't eat grapes and say that grapes are sour! ”
Cinnabar has been with Mrs. Song since she was a child, and she has seen a lot, and her insights are naturally different from others, but she also slipped away for a while. Seeing that the old lady did not blame, she breathed a sigh of relief and said: "It's just that she knows that she is the daughter of the Song family, but she still clearly wants to help the prince, old lady, in your heart?" ”
Halfway through Cinnabar's words, Mrs. Song also understood what she meant, and said: "The Song family has no nurturing feelings for her, and second, she has no nurturing grace, and when she was in trouble before, she ignored it. In this case, what qualifications does she have to ask her to have concerns about the Song family? ”
The emperor is still her nephew, what has been gained for years of maintenance? Not to mention Ji Erlan, who has no kindness and righteousness.
Several people were silent for a while, and Mrs. Song's heart became heavier and heavier. The Song family originally had few descendants, but there were still many daughters in this generation, except for Song Yuheng and Song Yaoxian's sisters, the two grandsons were like medicine jars. The second room has only had one Song Yuning for many years. Three-bedroom ...... Her most beloved young son lost his life when he was at his most high-spirited! Could it be that this is all retribution?
Concubine Su is dead, and now her son has abducted the daughter of the Song family to deal with the Song family...... Is it retribution? Old Madam Song coughed suddenly, and the two girls around her were startled, and hurriedly handed the handkerchief with water.
Old Man Song held the scarlet on the handkerchief in the palm of his hand and instructed the two girls: "Don't mention it to others." ”
Dianmo and Cinnabar glanced at each other and hurriedly agreed. Old Madam Song slowed down for a while, and suddenly asked Zhu Sha: "You asked someone to inquire, where was Heng'er's head collected at this time?" ”
Cinnabar hesitated for a moment, and said in a low voice: "The emperor said that he had been on display for three days, and at this time he had been taken down and taken to a mass grave with the bodies of other death row prisoners to be buried......"
Old Madam Song's heart was fiercely lifted, and she was silent for a long time and didn't say anything. Song Yuheng's matter was rumored on the streets and alleys, but her biological parents avoided her and didn't dare to mention half a word! She didn't even dare to take her body back, so she could only leave her body in the wilderness, and her head was buried mixed with the most vicious criminals.
It's all retribution!
In the Shoukun Palace, the Queen Mother and the Emperor, who saw off Mrs. Song, were still sitting opposite each other at this time. But between them, there is no intimate interaction between mother and son, and there is not even a trace of friendliness. In the entire inner hall, there are obviously two of the most noble people in the entire Da'an, but they are silent as if no one is there.
The Queen Mother lowered her eyes, waved her hand to let the palace people waiting on the side retreat, and then showed an impeccable smile and said, "There is no one now, if the emperor has anything to say, just say it." ”
The emperor frowned slightly, his eyes flashed, and he slowly spoke: "The queen mother knows what is the reason why the queen went to Yandang Mountain to pick up the second imperial sister back to the palace this time. ”
Although it was a question, there was no meaning of doubt. Empress Dowager Song moved her gaze to the bright sky outside and said, "What does the emperor think is the reason? ”
"Erchen thought that the queen mother had already clearly understood and had a way to deal with it."
The Empress Dowager Song folded her hands in front of her, and the palace skirt woven by Hua brocade wrapped her in it, always with that dignified and majestic posture, as if she was still sitting on the Taiji Hall with the emperor, facing the ministers. It should be said that she still sits beside the emperor in the same posture, except that the emperor has changed from her husband to her son.
She is a successful woman, who has lived like a fish in water in the palace for many years, using all means freely, and playing everything in the palm of her hand. Maybe others don't understand, why she, as a woman and a mother, wants to hold on to the right?! He was even hostile to his own son and guarded against it.
No one can understand that people's hearts will change, their faces will grow old, and only supreme power can be eternal.
There seemed to be a sneer on the lips of the Empress Dowager Song, and there was a touch of illusion under the light at the junction of light and dark, which made people look unreal, she said: "So, does the emperor plan to help the mourning family, or does he plan to watch from the wall?" ”
Or, take the opportunity to monopolize power and kick her mother far away.
The emperor was already tired of playing Tai Chi with her, and his eyes were like ice blades and snow swords to take the lead in picking out the words, and said: "Doesn't the queen mother know that King Du wants to help Su Guifei overturn the case?" Aren't you afraid that they really have the chance to win? Expose what your mother did in the past? ”
Only then did the Empress Dowager Song turn her face to him, carefully examine his expression, and then said, "The emperor seems to have some questions about Concubine Su's affairs?" ”
Seeing that the queen mother still refused to answer his question head-on, the emperor's face became more and more gloomy, and he suddenly sneered and said, "Is the queen mother still afraid that her sons will not be able to help the king deal with you?" ”
Empress Dowager Song didn't answer, but the smile on her face meant very obviously, and she obviously said it again: Isn't it?
Having said that, the emperor finally gave up. He was no longer depressed, put away the awkwardness and estrangement between mother and son, and talked about things, as if the Empress Dowager Song was just a courtier in the court.
"Back then, the queen mother suppressed the Su family with all her might, and gave them a private official seal and a hat of deducting food and salary, which led to the Su family being punished. In fact, at that time, Concubine Su had been dead for many years, and her father had passed away. King Du is still young, Lord Su has no real power, and there is no threat to the queen mother, what are you doing this for? ”
Empress Dowager Song's expression was immovable, making it impossible to tell what she was thinking. She was silent and said, "The mourning family just wants to cut the grass and eradicate the roots. ”
The emperor was noncommittal and said, "But the movement of the queen mother is too great, and it is really easy to leave trouble." If you just want to cut the grass and eradicate the roots, it will be too costly. Therefore, Erchen thinks that the thing you want to cover up must be more troublesome than framing the Su family, and even more serious than the murder of Zhongliang and being killed by the lonely old man in the secluded palace. Therefore, you spared no effort, and even repeated the old tricks, and dealt with the Tang family who secretly investigated the Su family's case. ”
Empress Dowager Song's complexion finally changed, and the face that was easily unmoved was finally shocked by these words. But the words that came out of her mouth were still calm and calm: "The emperor said this, but he said it after thinking twice?" ”
Seeing that she still refused to speak directly, the emperor opened his mouth in a tone of lesson, suddenly got up, and looked directly at the Empress Dowager Song, his face was pale.
When the Empress Dowager Song saw him like this, her expression relaxed, and she said, "Your Majesty, you are still young. There are some things that need to be cautious and cautious, how can you just guess and say it? ”
The emperor looked at his mother angrily, was silent for a while, and said, "The queen mother's lesson is that the son still has something to do, so he retired first." ”
Seeing the emperor out of the inner hall, Empress Dowager Song's jaw tightened, the muscles on her cheeks twitched violently, and she got up with the back of the chair, but she felt dizzy for a while, and she fell back again.
Jinyu, the female official who sent the emperor away, happened to enter the palace and saw her like this, so she hurriedly came over to support her. "Queen Mother, what's wrong with you?"
Empress Dowager Song waved her hand, waited for the black puff in front of her to disperse, and breathed a sigh of relief. Just as he was about to speak, there was a sudden sound of panicked footsteps outside the hall, accompanied by a panicked shout: "Oh no! The Queen Mother, the emperor suddenly fell off the royal palace and passed away! ”