The husband who forced her to marry her couldn't keep her warm, and she didn't want him to

There was no underground dragon in the side hall. After the people from the Beijing Guard Command sent all the female family members in, the hall door was closed and guards were standing outside.

There were also female relatives who tried to argue, but were frightened back by the sharp blades that came out of their bodies.

When the faint crying sound was heard just now, some people began to get restless again.

At this time, a young eunuch came in and someone came over to ask anxiously what was happening outside.

The young eunuch bowed his body with a sad face: "The emperor has passed away, and I am a servant of the Yikun Palace... Madams, don't worry, someone will come to arrange for everyone to mourn."

The emperor has passed away!

The women covered their mouths, some of them unable to believe what they heard.

The Zhou family's old lady chanted a Buddhist name, and sat there quietly with the Zhou family's female members. Together with the Song family's old lady, they took off the Buddhist beads on their wrists, closed their eyes and chanted softly.

Wang stood beside Madam Jiang, her eyes flustered, "Mother, since the queen has sent someone to pick you up, it's not easy to refuse the queen's kindness, let's go with her!"

Gu Jinchu still remembered the instructions given by Master Jiang Wu on the way. She looked calm and asked slowly as she looked at the young eunuch:

"In the past, whenever there was something, it was Xiao Zhengzi who was beside Eunuch Zhuo who came to explain it. The eunuch looks unfamiliar, and I don't know when he came to Yikun Palace."

Bai Zhi helped Gu Jinchu to fasten her cloak and stayed by her side all the time.

"In reply to Madam Jiang Wu, last time you and Master Jiang Wu came to the palace to express gratitude, I kowtowed to you. Perhaps it's because I look too crude that you didn't remember me."

The young eunuch stood there with his hands behind his back, lowered his eyes and replied in a low voice.

Upon hearing this, Old Madam Jiang tightened her grip on Gu Jinchu’s hand.

Gu Jinchu turned sideways, tied the laces in front of Madam Jiang into a slipknot, and said softly, "Eldest sister is thinking about mother, so don't be too sad when you see her later."

Upon hearing this, the young eunuch raised her hand and signaled, "Madam Guogong, please come in. Madam Jiang Wu, please come in."

Gu Jinchu held her stomach and stood up with the help of Bai Zhi, looking a little clumsy.

Wang saw her unhurried appearance and looked anxious, "Fifth sister-in-law, are you tired? Leave mother to me and second sister-in-law, you take care of yourself."

They walked past her and Liu, supporting Madam Jiang, walked towards the palace gate.

Madam Chang stood there watching all this, wiping the wet marks from the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief, "Madam Tai is so lucky, not only does she have a caring daughter like Concubine Shu, but she will also have a grandson to play with in a few months."

Madam Chang was the legitimate wife of Chang Xin, the right assistant minister of the Ministry of War. Her youngest son, Chang Guangxin, failed to marry the princess and held a grudge against her. Many rumors about the princess were spread by Madam Chang.

Gu Jinchu looked at her and said coldly, "Mrs. Chang, have you been exposed to too much cold wind? Can't you suppress your grumble?"

Mrs. Chang is much older than Zheng Mudan, and the granddaughter of the eldest son in the family is not much younger than Gu Jinchu.

In her life, she had never been humiliated by a young woman like Gu Jinchu. Anger flashed in her eyes, and she sneered at Gu Jinchu.

The young eunuch glanced back, bent down and stretched out his arm to Gu Jinchu's side, "When we came out, the queen specifically reminded me that Madam Jiang Wu is pregnant, so I have to pay close attention to her."

Gu Jinchu said, "It is the Queen's consideration." She walked up and gently placed her hand on the young eunuch's arm.

Wang sighed softly beside Madam Jiang and whispered, "Fifth brother's wife is still young after all. What's the point of arguing with her? It will only make Fifth Brother embarrassed among his colleagues."

Liu frowned slightly, "The respect gained by the women in the harem is probably even more shameful for the men in the Jiang family."

Gu Jinchu walked slowly. She was already a few steps away from Old Madam Jiang and her two sisters-in-law. She paused slightly.

After waking up, the little eunuch turned his head to look at her, "Madam Jiang Wu, the queen is still waiting for you in Yikun Palace..."

Having said this, his voice suddenly paused.

He looked down at the silver-white arrow stuck in his chest, his eyes widened in disbelief.

Bai Zhi came over and pulled out the arrow from his chest. The young eunuch seemed to have no bones in an instant. The blood on his chest quickly spread out and his wide-open eyes gradually lost their light.

All this happened in a flash. When Old Madam Jiang and her two daughters-in-law found out, Bai Zhi had already dragged the young eunuch's body and stuffed it under the table.

Gu Jinchu straightened his sleeves and looked at Old Madam Jiang with a calm expression, "Mother, I'm afraid something happened in the palace."

In the inner hall, Wang Xi held the bright yellow imperial edict in both hands and shouted loudly: "The imperial edict has arrived! The emperor's will, everyone kneel and listen!"

The concubines, ministers, princes and princesses in the palace all knelt on the ground with different expressions.

"I am a virtuous ruler ruling the country, and I have always been worried and fearful, and have never dared to slack off. Now my body is not in good condition, and I am afraid that my end is near. Thinking of the foundation laid by my ancestors and the safety of the country, I should appoint a crown prince to inherit the throne.

The second prince, Zhao Xu, is gifted with kindness, wisdom, intelligence, and the virtues of a gentleman, and is capable of great responsibilities.

I now pass the throne to my second son, Zhao Xu, in the hope that he will respect Heaven and follow the example of his ancestors, protect the people and the country, carry on the past and open up the future, and rejuvenate our dynasty.

He ordered Grand Secretary Yang Qingming, Dali Temple Minister Jiang Nansheng and others to work together to assist in the administration, uphold justice, and correct gains and losses.

The six ministries and nine ministers should perform their duties conscientiously and diligently. The subjects of the world should be loyal to the emperor, patriotic, and benevolent.

Although I am leaving, my heart is always with the country and the people. I wish the country will prosper forever and the people will be healthy and peaceful.

Admire this. "

Zhao Xu raised his hands above his head, "Your son accepts my order!"

Wang Xi looked respectful and flattering. He bowed and placed the imperial edict in Zhao Xu's hand. "Congratulations to the second prince, and congratulations to the new emperor."

Imperial Concubine Chen raised her head, her eyes twinkling, "The imperial edict just mentioned which prince the throne would be passed to? Why didn't I hear it clearly?"

At this time, the Jinwu Guards with weapons in hand rushed in and surrounded the room.