Chapter 395: Times Have Changed
Xiangyang Mansion.
Because Xiao Feng captured Lin'an, the city can be said to be overjoyed, and the merchants are putting up lights to celebrate this fortunate event.
However, in the palace, it is gloomy and bleak.
Seeing Ye Li coming, Zhao Yu hurriedly greeted him and said, "Mr. Ye, take a look at Taifu's situation." β
"Okay. β
Ye Li nodded, followed Zhao Yu to the mansion, and saw that Wang Ling was lying on the bed, his eyes were wide open, his body was twitching, even if he was tied to the bed, he was still struggling, completely looking like he was crazy, and he kept scolding in his mouth.
"The woman. How could she be like thisββ, how could she be so-"
"Your Majesty. Taifu, what's going on?" Sighing slightly, Ye Li turned around and looked at Zhao Yu.
Zhao Yu was ashamed, and then said, "Alas. Isn't it because of the palace?"
"Isn't it because of Prime Minister Xiao's opening?" Ye Li understood a little.
Zhao Yu replied, "That's right. It is precisely because of this. You also know that since the defeat of the Yuan army and the recapture of Lin'an, Taifu has been worrying about the palace, hoping that I can live in the palace again. Therefore, I tried every effort to achieve this. Unexpectedly, before the matter was completed, the news spread. That's why Taifu has become like this!"
And so it was. β
Ye Li sighed secretly, Wang Ling has been enthusiastic about this matter for so many years, hoping to make Zhao Yu the real emperor, although there were a lot of contradictions when he ascended the throne before, but at least on the surface, he still thinks that Zhao Yu is the emperor.
However, today's troubles are equivalent to directly tearing off the thin veil on the emperor's body, exposing him to everyone.
How can Wang Ling, who has always been loyal to the monarch and patriotism, accept this?
Zhao Hao said helplessly: "Since then, Taifu has often attacked people. In desperation, we had no choice but to take such a measure and tie it to the bed so as not to hurt anyone. β
Since he came to Chang'an, thanks to Wang Ling's care, he has been able to spend this life safely. Now that Wang Ling has become like this, how can Zhao Yu accept it, so he urgently summoned Ye Li to come, hoping that he can solve this matter.
Ye Liton felt embarrassed, shook his head and replied: "This is a heart disease, I'm afraid I can't do anything." β
Ye Li is also proficient in medical skills, and if it is an ordinary injury, it can naturally be treated, but what made Wang Ling like this was Xiao Feng's act of opening the palace, how could he heal?
"Your Majesty!
The two were talking, but Wang Ling shouted loudly, and his body suddenly surged out of strength, pulling the rope on his body, making the whole bed "creak".
Zhao Yu hurriedly came to Wang Ling's side, grabbed his outstretched hand, and comforted: "Taifu don't panic, I'm here." β
"Your Majesty. It's great that you're okay. β
Wang Ling said happily: "I thought you had been assassinated by that demon girl." β
"Enchantress?"
Zhao Yu suddenly felt complicated in his heart, he didn't have many complaints about Xiao Feng's actions, after all, Xiao Feng replaced his father and protected the people in the Jiangnan area, so that they would not be bullied by the Yuan army.
But under the influence of Wang Ling and Ye Li, sometimes Zhao Yu still complained a little about Xiao Feng, thinking that he was too wary of himself, and completely regarded him as an enemy, and sometimes even complained about Xiao Feng, feeling that Xiao Feng did not give him a chance to display his talents.
"Stealing from the country and turning the world upside down. Then Xiao Feng, what is it if you are not a demon girl?"
Wang Ling frowned, scolded again, and saw Zhao Yu nodding again and again, he regained a little bit of his senses, looked at Zhao Yu expectantly, and instructed: "It's just Your Majesty, you don't have to forget my teachings, you have to be a good emperor who loves the people, understand?"
"I understand!"
Zhao Yu's eyes were gloomy, according to what Xiao Feng did now, he was really the emperor, but he was afraid that he was just a puppet, and it would not be surprising when he was deposed.
Wang Ling was annoyed, just because Zhao Yu's tone was too weak, so he shouted again: "Your Majesty." Don't forget the old minister's instructions, understand?"
"I see. β
Zhao Yu was taken aback, his voice suddenly raised, and he responded.
After hearing this, Wang Ling's face showed a little relief, and then he lowered his head and muttered: "This is good, this is good." His eyes closed slightly, and his former powerful arm also lost its strength, and was pulled by the gravity and fell to the head of the bed.
Zhao Yu was shocked at this time, and hurriedly held Wang Ling's hand, his cheeks were covered with tears, and shouted: "Taifu, Taifu, Taifu, how can you leave me alone?" It was only then that he realized that Wang Ling, the master who had taught him day and night, was still dead after all.
Seeing this scene, Ye Li shook his head slightly, probably feeling sad for Wang Ling's experience. If it were placed in another dynasty, maybe Wang Ling's behavior would still be called a humerus minister, but in terms of the current situation, his death was just a wisp of dust, and it would not have any effect.
"Your Majesty. Taifu has passed away, so don't grieve. Ye Li persuaded.
"I know. β
Zhao Yu replied, probably too sad, and his voice was still crying: "You go down first, let me be quiet by myself." β
Wechen understood. β
Ye Li bowed and bowed, and then left this place.
When he came out of the house, he saw an old man and a young woman standing outside the house. The old man had gray hair and looked imposing, and he was Wang Xuan, the leader of the Kuomintang Party. As for the young woman, she was dressed in a gorgeous palace dress, decorated with various decorations, and she looked extremely gorgeous, but her eyes were too sharp, but she had a sense of fierceness, she had just signed a marriage contract with Zhao Yu, and now she was the queen's high circle.
"My brother, is he dead?"
Wang Xuan's gaze turned and fell on Ye Li.
Ye Li closed his head and replied: "That's right. β
In Chang'an, everyone knows that Wang Ling is Wang Xuan's younger brother, although the two have long been out of contact because of their different political views, but now that Wang Ling is seriously ill, Wang Xuan still came to take a look out of family affection.
"Hmph. Just because of a trivial matter, he was angry to death. My younger brother is also worried. Wang Xuan opened his mouth and scolded.
Ye Li's expression was as usual, Wang Xuan was Wang Ling's younger brother, so he was naturally qualified to say such things.
Gao Yuan also asked, "What about Your Majesty, how is he now?"
"I'm crying in the house. After all, that Wang Ling was his mentor, so he would naturally be sad about it. Ye Li pointed to the main hall, then shook his head.
Gao Yuan's eyebrows tightened, and he scolded in a low voice: "Guy who has no future." Doesn't he know the current situation, and he is still crying and miserable here, like a woman. Then he stepped over Ye Li's side and walked into the house.
Seeing that Zhao Yu was still lying next to Wang Ling, looking like she was not giving up, she felt extremely annoyed, stretched out her hand and pulled Zhao Yu up, and scolded: "He is dead, you are still crying here, what are you like?"
"He is my teacher. I'm crying for him, what's wrong?" Zhao Yu was bored, and immediately put aside Gao Yuan's hand, intending to leave this place.
For Gao Yuan, he doesn't have much affection, after all, the two are not childhood sweethearts, and they have not been in contact before they get married, they are the real parents' orders, matchmakers' words, although the parents' lives have been replaced by the master's orders, but they are the same.
Gao Yuan was annoyed, and scolded again: "But don't forget, you are the emperor!
"Emperor, as I am, I am also an emperor?"
Zhao Yu looked disdainful, although everyone in the world wants to be the emperor, but since he ascended the throne, he has been very aggrieved, where is there any feeling of being in charge of the world?
Gao Yuan suddenly felt speechless, as far as the current situation is concerned, Zhao Yu is just a puppet, where did he get any power.
But she was not reconciled, and said again: "Although this is the case, are you willing to give up like this? Don't forget the previous Taifu's advice!"
"It's-"
Zhao Yu suddenly fell silent, Wang Ling's plea before he died, he has not forgotten it until now.
"Just, can I do it?"
However, when he thought of the object he was facing, Zhao Yu still felt scared, after all, the other party was Xiao Feng, and the whole court was controlled by the other party, he really didn't feel that he could confront the other party.
Gao Yuan's tone softened, and he continued to persuade: "No matter what. As long as we keep at it, I believe there will be hope. Isn't it?" After a pause, seeing that Zhao Yu still looked dejected, although she complained in her heart, she still said: "And you also heard it, how dangerous it was for Xiao Feng to start back then, didn't she also come out? And you're still of royal blood, and now you're just an adult, and you still have a lot of time, how can you just give up?"
"I see. β
Zhao Yu raised his eyes, he could see the eagerness in Gao Yuan's eyes, but this eagerness was not a love for himself, it was purely a desire for power, and the reason why he helped himself was only because he was the emperor and she was the queen.
The two are of the same heart, and it can be said that they are both prosperous and lossy.
"Then go out with me, and don't continue to grieve. Okay?"
Gao Yuan helped Zhao Yu up, and his tone was not as tough as before: "As for Taifu's matter." Now that he's dead, let's bury him first. And only by fulfilling his legacy can we live up to his trust, right?"
After hearing this, Zhao Yu's mood was not as depressed as before, and with the support of Gao Yuan, he came outside.
When he saw Wang Ling, who had been waiting outside for a long time, he immediately bowed down and bowed: "It was really rude to let Councilor Wang wait for a long time before, and please don't blame Councilor Wang." β
"No need. β
Wang Xuan refused: "It's just my brother who is not a weapon, he is dead now, so it is better to hand over his body to me and take it back." β
"Here he is in the house. Zhao Hao was a little embarrassed, and pointed to the house, he thought that as long as he had a respectful attitude towards this Wang Xuan, the other party should also be courteous to him, but now it seems that this is not the case.
"Take it back with you. β
Wang Xuan waved his hand, and several people stepped into the house and carried Wang Ling's body out.
Zhao Yu, Gao Yuan, and Ye Li stood beside them, only feeling extremely embarrassed.
Seeing that Wang Xuan was about to leave, Ye Li suddenly spoke: "Councilor Wang, I don't know you-"
"I'm not interested in your business. I'm here to take my brother's body. Wang Xuan looked back and glared, and directly made Ye Li stop: "By the way, I would like to remind you, the times have changed, and no one can stop the swept trend." Do you understand?" and strode out of the place, leaving the three of them looking at each other, not knowing what to do.