This night, no one in the palace slept.

No one expected that Empress Dowager Li would suddenly return to the West.

Fortunately, the palace has everything needed for funerals all year round.

Xie Mingxi gave an order, and the mourning hall was set up in two hours.

All the red lanterns hanging in various parts of the palace were removed and replaced with white lanterns. The funeral cloth was also hung up, and everyone in the palace changed into plain clothes.

Even the Empress Dowager Yu, who was lying on the bed, changed into plain clothes under the service of Zhilan Yuqiao.

Mrs. Yu's face was dark, and her sick face became more and more pale and ugly against the background of the plain clothes. His eyes were full of pleasure.

This old pious woman!

I choked to death after eating lotus seeds!

Well dead!

It's so good to die!

Empress Dowager Yu's heart was extremely happy, and the pleasure almost overflowed the corners of her mouth.

Zhilan Yu Qiao Ju saw the corners of Empress Dowager Yu's mouth, and the two looked at each other silently and lowered their heads together. No one dared to remind Empress Dowager Yu that she should not show such a look.

Since her illness, Empress Dowager Yu's temperament has become more and more paranoid and eccentric, uncertain, and moody. One moment it's good to be upright, the next moment it's suddenly angry.

Most of the old people who originally served Empress Dowager Yu were "released" out of the palace. Now there are only a few people left by Empress Dowager Yu's side.

Zhilan and Yuqiao both entered the palace at a young age and were loyal to Empress Dowager Yu. The two were reluctant to leave the palace...... Even if he wants to leave the palace, Xie Mingxi may not be willing to let him go.

In this way, the two continued to stick to the Empress Dowager Yu's side, and they felt sad and self-pity in their hearts. When serving the Empress Dowager Yu, she became more and more cautious, and never said more than half a word if she shouldn't say it.

Empress Dowager Yu smiled silently and happily for a moment, and then pressed the corners of her mouth: "Help the mourning family to Cining Palace." ”

Zhilan Yuqiao was taken aback, and blurted out in unison: "The Queen Mother must not!" ”

Yu Qiao preemptively said: "Since the beginning of winter last year, the Queen Mother's body has become weaker and weaker. The envoy of the Zhao Yuan told that the Queen Mother must recuperate calmly, and it is not appropriate to be happy and sad. It's freezing outside, where can the queen mother's body eat. Don't go! ”

"That's what Yu Qiao said." Zhilan took over the conversation: "The Queen Mother is sick, even if she doesn't go to the mourning hall, no one will talk much." ”

Empress Dowager Yu couldn't listen to the persuasion of the two at all, and said coldly: "The Empress Dowager is the mother-in-law of the mourning family, she has returned to the west, how can the mourning family not go to the mourning hall to give her a ride!" You two must not say more! ”

The two had no choice but to respond. found a plain thick coat, put it on for the Empress Dowager Yu, and helped the Empress Dowager Yu to Cining Palace.

……

Empress Dowager Yu hadn't been out of the dormitory for months.

In fact, she hasn't even been out of her bedroom since she fell ill.

The house was warm as spring, and the wind was cold outside. No matter how thick it is, it can't block all the cold winds. Strands of wisps penetrate the body through the gaps.

Empress Dowager Yu has been ill for a long time, and she really can't help such a cold wind.

But the happiness in my heart has overwhelmed all the discomfort.

Tonight, she must personally see the Empress Dowager Li for the last time.

When she walked out of the palace, Empress Dowager Yu couldn't help but look up at the plaque. The three words of Fulin Palace suddenly came into view. Empress Dowager Yu's heart was torn apart.

She took a deep breath and turned her head: "Help the mourning family to go to Cining Palace." ”

Zhilan Yuqiao should be in unison.

Behind the Empress Dowager Yu, there were more than a dozen palace maids.

In the middle of the night, there was a lot of vegetarianism inside and outside Cining Palace. A group of ladies changed into plain clothes and rushed into the palace as fast as possible to kneel and mourn. A cry could be heard in the distance.

Listening to this voice in the ears of Empress Dowager Yu, it is really indescribably pleasant.

Empress Dowager Yu raised the corners of her mouth again, and quickly lowered it again, forcing herself to squeeze out a slightly sad look.

The palace maid standing outside the palace looked at the Empress Dowager Yu and her party with sharp eyes, and was shocked, and quickly ran into the mourning hall to report: "Queen Mother, Queen Mother is here." ”

Xie Mingxi, who was plain, raised his eyebrows slightly and exchanged a look with Xiao Yuhan.

Empress Dowager Yu really hated Empress Dowager Li to the core. Hearing the news of the death of the Empress Dowager Li, despite her illness and frailty, she actually came to the mourning hall in person.

"I'll go out with you to meet you." Xiao Yuhan said in a low voice.

Xie Mingxi nodded.

Yin Xiao said suddenly: "Seventh brother and sister, I will go with you." ”

For the mother-in-law, the daughter-in-law is naturally at a disadvantage. As soon as the Empress Dowager Li died, the Empress Dowager Yu was the person with the highest rank and the most respect in the harem. If Empress Dowager Yu deliberately provoked and provoked the funeral arrangement, Xie Mingxi would have to deal with it.

Although she has no ability, she can always stand by Xie Mingxi's side, and she may be able to come in handy at a critical time.

Xie Mingxi's heart warmed, and he said in a low voice: "Thank you, fifth sister-in-law." ”

In fact, a small number of people does not determine whether a fight is won or lost. However, there is always more comfort in the hearts of more people. There is a lot of happiness for those who have attained enlightenment.

Zhao Changqing knelt a little farther away and didn't hear what the three of them said. When the three of them got up and went out, they realized that something was wrong. Immediately got up and quickly chased after him.

……

The four of them went out of the mourning hall together.

Xiao Yuhan, Yin Xiaoxiao, and Zhao Changqing intentionally or unintentionally embraced Xie Mingxi in it, like stars holding the moon.

Empress Dowager Yu was also surrounded by everyone, but all the palace maids around her were all bowed eyebrows and cowering.

When Empress Dowager Yu saw Xie Mingxi's posture, she was angry. His eyes swept coldly over the daughters-in-law. Xiao Yuhan still has that gentle and obedient appearance, Yin Xiaoxiao is straightforward and bold, and she has not avoided the gaze of Empress Dowager Yu.

Only Zhao Changqing lowered his head slightly at this time.

She is a disciple of the Empress Dowager Yu's relatives, and she and the Empress Dowager Yu have also been in love with mother and daughter.

After marrying Queen Lu, Zhao Changqing has always been close to Queen Yu. In the past two years, Zhao Changqing has also been welcoming left and right, and he has not clearly revealed which side he is on.

Until these months.

Zhao Changqing, who was vacillating, finally chose a position.

stood on Xie Mingxi's side.

Empress Dowager Yu's heart was filled with a familiar surge of blood and energy.

Xie Mingxi had already saluted, took the initiative to step forward, and hugged the Empress Dowager Yu: "The weather is cold, and the queen mother is still sick, so she should be able to give birth and raise well." Why did you come to the mourning hall? ”

As a daughter-in-law, Xie Mingxi is full of concern.

Empress Dowager Yu recuperated for several months, and her heart was extremely depressed. The acting skills are as superb as ever, and he lamented and said: "The mourning family was shocked to hear the bad news of the Queen Mother, and their hearts ached. Even if there is only one breath left, I have to come to the mourning hall to see the Queen Mother for the last time. ”

Xie Mingxi was also full of sorrow: "The world is unpredictable. The daughter-in-law didn't expect that the imperial grandmother would have such a catastrophe. ”

After doing enough façade work, Xie Mingxi helped Empress Dowager Yu into the mourning hall.

The ladies who had already entered the palace to kneel and bowed hurriedly got up and saluted.

Empress Dowager Yu, who was "overly sad", had no time to take care of everyone, and slowly walked to the coffin.

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