Empress Dowager

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读者“流浪者小工”,灌溉营养液+52017-12-2317:30:58

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The army returned in triumph, and Emperor Xinzong led all the civil and military officials out of the city to greet him in person. Under the mighty tower gate, Emperor Xinzong was seriously ill, but with a haggard face, he tried his best to hold a gratifying smile and sat in a wheelchair. In the middle, he straightened his back with difficulty, squinted his muddy eyes and looked far away at the mighty Iron Armored Army winding from the horizon, with inexplicable joy.

The princess Gao Lixin went to the south to fight. In the past few months, she has made great achievements in battle and successfully regained the lost land. She also signed an alliance agreement with the South Vietnamese country to save the people on the border who were oppressed and ravaged by the enemy country all the year round.In addition, troops were sent to quell the rebellion of the two kings, and King Gongjing, King Dingnan and their children's families were escorted back to the capital.For a time, both inside and outside the court and the public were shocked by the prince's actions.

In April of the 54th year of Shangxuan, Emperor Xinzong was seriously ill and moved to Changchun Garden for recuperation, and died a month later.Seven days later, the Crown Princess Gao Lixin ascended the throne, and the Crown Princess Chu Yingxuan was made Empress, and her reign name was changed to Zhide.

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In the weather at the end of April, the warm wind is blowing slowly, the grass is low, the green is dark and red is sparse, and a few snow-white crabapple branches are inserted obliquely into the window screen, and the fragrance is fragrant all over the hall.

Chu Yingxuan was sitting lazily in the palace of Changning, her cheeks were dyed with a touch of pink, her round body was covered with an ivory silk brocade shirt, and her slightly protruding abdomen just lifted a cluster of twin lotuses on the cloud shirt. It bloomed profusely.

The empress dowager stared at Chu Yingxuan's stomach with squinted eyes and a slight smile, her smile became more and more comfortable, "Does Xuan'er feel any discomfort these days?"

Ever since she learned that Chu Yingxuan was pregnant, the empress dowager treated her a little closer than usual, and the grudges that had gradually receded earlier were all gone now.

Chu Yingxuan looked up at the empress dowager after hearing the words, and said with a smile: "After returning to mother, everything is fine with the concubine." She stretched out her hand to stroke her abdomen, and the tenderness in her eyes was like crabapple flowers outside the window, gentle and elegant, " This child is very obedient, the concubine has never even had an embarrassment, but has a very good appetite, just like usual."

The empress dowager nodded with a smile when she heard that, "Now that Xin'er is the emperor, she is entangled in all kinds of things, so she may not take care of you, but I really feel wronged."

Chu Yingxuan pursed her lips and shook her head. There was still a smile on her lips, but it was not as natural as before. Speaking of which, she hadn't seen her for a few days.

Since Gao Lixin came to the throne, she had to deal with some corrupt officials who had long been recorded in her books, and had to review the memorials, and even more worried about Murong Shuiyan and others who were still imprisoned. Yanghe Hall, never went back to her place.

Thinking of this, Chu Yingxuan couldn't help feeling sour in her heart, and felt sorry for Gao Lixin who was so busy.

Because the previous emperor passed away and the empress ascended the throne to pardon the world, the matter of dealing with the two kings was put on hold for the time being.

But thinking about Murong Shuiyan and other officials in the court who have written memorials to urge the execution of the rebels, Chu Yingxuan frowned suddenly, life has been in a dilemma since ancient times, and that person must have to toss and turn again because of this, Can't sleep all night!

Just as she was thinking about it, a voice from outside the hall came in. Hearing that it was someone who was full of thoughts, Chu Yingxuan was in a daze for a while, then stood up with the help of a maidservant, and took a few steps forward to greet her.

"Chen and concubine see the emperor!"

"Hey! Xuan'er doesn't need to be too polite." Seeing Chu Yingxuan bowing to her with her stomach upright, Gao Lixin's brows moved slightly. Do you need these vain gifts?"

He stretched out his hand to brush the broken hair on Chu Yingxuan's cheeks, his eyes were full of doting, after seeing her for a few days, Xuan'er became more and more gentle and charming, Gao Lixin couldn't help but raised the corners of her lips, turned around and bowed to the empress dowager before holding her hand. Holding Chu Yingxuan's hand, she walked aside and sat down.

"Why does the emperor have time to come to Ai's house today?"

The Empress Dowager smiled, and was very pleased to see that the two were very affectionate and had a very good relationship.

"Forehead······"

Gao Lixin blushed, feeling a little embarrassed.She has been so busy these days that she has forgotten to eat and sleep. The Empress Dowager sees it and feels pain in her heart, so she spares her daily morning and evening meditation.She would find Changning Palace only because Chu Yingxuan happened to be here.Of course, she didn't dare to say such a thing, lest she hurt the Empress Dowager's heart.

But after all, he is his own flesh and blood, so how can he not see Gao Lixin's awkwardness?The queen mother gave her a sideways glance, and muttered to herself, she really forgot her mother with a daughter-in-law!

"Mother!" The voice seemed to contain honey, and came slowly.

Gao Lixin rubbed the tip of her nose lightly to cover up her embarrassment just now, and turned her head to look for the source of the sound, her black amber eyes instantly lit up.

"Come on, Zhiruo, come to mother." Seeing Zhiruo who looks more and more succulent, Gao Lixin couldn't hold back his smile, leaned over slightly, and hugged Zhiruo, who was sweating profusely from playing, on his lap, " Look at your clothes, how did you get so dirty? You won’t be climbing trees again, will you?”

Gao Lixin stared at the child in his arms pretending to be angry, but the other party didn't take it seriously, stuck out his tongue at her, then shrank his body and arched into her arms.

"It's better to wipe off the sweat first! Don't stain the emperor's clothes." Chu Yingxuan was amused by Zhiruo's behavior, but seeing the sweat stains on Gao Lixin's chest, she hastily grabbed Zhiruo who continued to hug Gao Lixin , wiped her cheeks with a square handkerchief.

The queen mother on the side was also amused by the happy scene of this family, her brows and eyes stretched, and her red lips moved: "Speaking of which, the queen mother feels a little ashamed of you. You were bound by the rules of this palace when you were young. Being educated carefully, she never had the opportunity to play freely like Zhiruo."

As she said that, the Empress Dowager's expression darkened, "Since Zhiruo likes it, as long as it doesn't hurt others, let her go! After all, she doesn't need to carry a heavy burden like you, and shoulder the heavy responsibility of the new dynasty. , don’t deprive her of happiness any more.”

The Empress Dowager said this with a touch of regret, Gao Lixin hugged Zhiruo and Chu Yingxuan looked at each other, and the two of them remained silent.

The empress dowager stared at Zhiruo, who was sitting in Gao Lixin's bosom with half-closed eyes, with a hint of melancholy on her brows, thoughtfully, "Speaking of which, Concubine Chen and Zhiruo are considered destined, A few days ago, Concubine Chen spent a few hours in Aijia Palace almost every day, playing around with Zhiruo. It could be seen that Concubine Chen liked Zhiruo very much. But... ···Since you returned to the palace, you didn't see how she came out and walked around. Could it be that she is sick?"

The more the Queen Mother spoke, the lower her voice became, and finally it was almost inaudible. Thinking of that delicate and eye-catching woman, who had to bear all these at such a young age, she couldn't help feeling pity.Concubine Chen is certainly wrong, but if it wasn't for the worldly pressure, she wouldn't have gone astray, let alone be so lonely.

She lowered her eyes and curled her lips with a bitter smile, thinking how many women in this deep palace are not sad?

I'm afraid there is no one else except Chu Yingxuan who can be favored by her daughter alone!

Seeing the empress dowager so sad in secret, Gao Lixin didn't dare to say more, she knew the empress dowager, she saw the present world too clearly, that's why she was like this, it would be a waste of words to go to the empress dowager, she should understand her I understand that all she wants is a piece of meditation.

However, the mention of Concubine Chen made Gao Lixin's heart tremble, but Zhen Jieshu, the concubine of the Nanyue King, appeared in front of his eyes, a woman who looked exactly like her second imperial sister.

For some reason, every time she saw that person, her heart always felt inexplicably tense, and that strange feeling drove her to find out.

Perhaps, she should write a book and invite the South Vietnamese king to visit.

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The night was windy and rainy, and the hall was lighted with faint incense. Gao Lixin was reclining on the beauty's couch, holding a cup of chamomile in his hand, with a carefree expression.

After Chu Yingxuan took a bath, she went back to her dorm, and what she saw was Gao Lixin, who was so self-conscious.He glanced at her with crooked eyebrows, then walked to the glass mirror and sat down.

After tidying up, Chu Yingxuan glanced inadvertently, and happened to see the person who was still in a fugue, staring at her with a pair of bright eyes that were staring at her unblinkingly. There was a raging fire burning in her.

Chu Yingxuan's jade-white skin was instantly stained with a thin blush, she pursed her lips, and the two clusters of faint pink on her cheeks spread to her jade neck little by little.

"Come, come here!"

Gao Lixin felt uncomfortable, and all kinds of worries entangled her, making her sleepless all night.These days, he has been worrying about Murong Shuiyan's affairs, almost breaking her down.

Looking at her charming wife whom she hasn't seen for a long time, she looks shy with winking eyes. Even though she is pregnant, it doesn't affect her charm at all. She is more beautiful than Huajiao. Gao Lixin has escaped from those troubles temporarily, and her mind is a little flustered. , even panting quickly, raised his hand with a smile and whispered at the other party.

Chu Yingxuan's long eyelashes trembled slightly, and her blushing face was about to bleed.Looking up at Gao Lixin who smiled at her, the light and silky veil moved slightly, her graceful figure looming under the translucent veil.

Getting closer, Gao Lixin smiled, hooked Chu Yingxuan's chin with one hand, and hugged her in his arms with the other.

Before Chu Yingxuan could react, she was embraced by the other party and sat sideways on her lap.

"What? It's been so long, are you still shy?"

Gao Lixin hooked her chin and kissed her delicate red lips, buried his head and took a deep breath, the fragrance in his chest made her intoxicated.

"I'm not shy!" Chu Yingxuan hooked her neck and pressed it against her forehead, "It's just that I haven't seen you for a long time, and I'm not used to it for a while."

It seemed to be coquettish and resentful, but Gao Lixin's heart was filled with a bit of sourness.

Touching Chu Yingxuan's swollen belly with her palm, her voice could not help but feel a little guilty, "I have indeed neglected you in recent days, and I will spend time with you tonight."

Gao Lixin embraced Chu Yingxuan greedily, with a sly smile on the corner of his mouth, staring at the soft and soft person, wishing he could swallow her into his stomach.

Chu Yingxuan glanced at her, and said angrily, "They are all emperors, how can they be so dishonest?"

Gao Lixin chuckled, the worries buried deep in her eyes when she was concentrating and meditating before disappeared without a trace, she buried her neck, and said in a muffled voice: "It's only like this in front of you, I am still very serious on weekdays. "

"You look like this, even if I want to be serious, I can't control myself!"

Saying that, Gao Lixin hugged her recklessly, kissed her cheek with red lips, and kissed her neck, wandering all the way, dropping a little bit of red pistil.

The tulle that Chu Yingxuan was wearing seemed to have fallen to the ground and half hung on her shoulders, her cheeks were rosy, and Chu Yingxuan gasped for a few times before she managed to regain her composure and pushed Gao Lixin not to continue, after all She is still pregnant.

"Emperor, Your Majesty..."

"It's Ali!" Gao Lixin said domineeringly, but his mind was always focused on her.

"A Li, Shui Yan, how did you deal with Shui Yan's matter?" Chu Yingxuan's face was rosy, she hugged Gao Lixin, and changed the subject in time.She always wanted to ask her, but she was afraid that if she pushed too hard, it would only cause trouble.

Sure enough, the person who was still passionate just now mentioned Murong Shuiyan, as if he had been splashed with cold water from head to toe, and he lost all anger.

She raised her head wearily, and sighed, "Today in the court, those elders and ministers mentioned that they should be hanged as a warning to others. The only one who didn't speak up was your father. King Gong Jing and the others are not sorry to die. , but Shui Yan she..."

Gao Lixin choked up, "But this matter can't be delayed any longer..."

The room suddenly became quiet, and after a long time, Gao Lixin continued to say in a deep voice: "And your sister, who has been kneeling outside the imperial study since she came down from court, must be begging your father to take her into the palace! Be open to Shui Yan."

Gao Lixin paused, and then said: "I haven't seen her, but I heard from the waiter outside the door that your sister's forehead is bleeding."

However, with such a move, her method may be safer to use.

"Then, your final decision is..." Chu Yingxuan felt a little uneasy, and waited for her answer with breathless concentration, her vision becoming more and more blurred.

Gao Lixin raised his eyes and stared at her. After deliberating over and over again, he still didn't tell her about his plan. Before the last moment, all changes are very likely to happen, no matter how well-planned she is.

Therefore, she must be cautious in her words and deeds.

Gao Lixin's voice sank again, and he said: "Three days later, all the men in Gongjing's palace and Nanwang's palace will be hanged, and the women will be given a glass of poisoned wine."