Records of the King of Xin'an County

In the morning of the next day, all members of the royal family gathered again at the Lizheng Hall, smiling to see Li Jue bringing his bride Anshi to visit the Empress, and at the same time formally recognize their relatives.Empress Qin leaned on her hidden pouch, helped Li Hui and Princess Changning half sit up, looked at Li Jue and An Shi with gentle eyes: "Stop kneeling, get up." His complexion looked particularly good, his withered and sickly appearance seemed to have recovered a lot, and his eyes became clearer and more transparent.

Li Jue and An's once again performed the Jishou ceremony, and Fang got up to meet the other elders.The sage sat on the edge of the sick bed, looking at the situation, he stroked his beard and smiled.However, when his gaze passed over his sons, he didn't find Li Song, so he couldn't help raising his eyebrows.

When Li Hui got close, he noticed that his grandfather's expression had changed, and he also looked back at the past: Isn't the eldest father Li Song still drunk and dreaming of death in the other courtyard?The only legitimate son's wedding didn't show up, and he didn't show up to recognize his relatives, as if the matter had nothing to do with him.Who doesn't know that his leg is actually not seriously injured?He should be healed by now.What's more, no matter how inconvenient the legs and feet are, sitting on the eaves makes it difficult to come and go, isn't it like this back then?

Just when Li Hui thought that the sage must ask about Li Song's whereabouts—the next moment, the sage's expression returned to normal, and he said to Queen Qin with a smile: "The children and grandchildren are all married. People feel happy. If such a festive event can be held every month, it would be great." As he spoke, he glanced at Li Hui: "Ah Hui and A Jing's marriage should also be more serious. , your wedding will be held next year! Then there will be Li Niang (the head of Xuancheng County) and Huan Niang (the head of Xin’an County). In a few years, Yue Niang will grow up too, and I will find a husband for her."

next year?He will only be fifteen years old next year, which is too early.Li Hui hurriedly said: "Grandfather, grandson has already thought about it, and he must start a career first and then start a family." Li Jing also impatiently followed: "Grandfather, grandson still wants to be at ease for a few more years. Brothers get married at the age of fifteen or sixteen Even the grandson thinks it's too early. How about, after the grandfather crowns the grandson and bestows the title, it will not be too late for the grandson to get married!"

"Crown and give characters? It's okay to crown and give characters in advance, and I will hold a crown ceremony for you in two days." The saint laughed.

Empress Qin also smiled and pursed her lips and said: "When it comes to getting married, the two of them look like they want to hide away. That's all, there are still two children. When they get older, it won't be too late to talk about marriage. However, now we can look at it first, so that those little ladies from good families will not be pre-selected by others."

Wang Shi and Yan Shi immediately agreed in unison.This one said: "You should take them for a longer walk, maybe one day you will fall in love." The other also said: "You can't let them go away quietly like the last banquet in the Peony Garden. He still It is reasonable to say that the hibiscus banquet is even more rare, but in the end, I didn't even look carefully at what the Jiadi-shaped head looks like, and I don't know what I was busy with."

Du covered her lips and smiled: "They are still young after all, even the elders have long-term plans for them, and they don't understand the painstaking efforts of the elders for the time being. However, when it comes to great joy, isn't there another event that is close at hand? The date has already been fixed, and now the ceremony has passed one after another, and we are discussing a good date."

Hearing her own name, Li Qianniang blushed and lowered her eyes, as if she was extremely shy, still vaguely like the young girl back then.Li Hui glanced at her indifferently, while Princess Changning snorted softly, and didn't even want to look at her again.

They all know that Li Qianniang's family is a small family that has declined, with a low official position but a very rich family.She was just waiting to use her status as the county lord to cling to Li Jue, Duke of Xun, and try to make a comeback.People with middle status are more sensitive and cautious, worrying that marrying her will not get what they deserve, and it may cause disaster.The high-ranking officials and aristocratic families completely looked down on the county head who grew up in Qianzhou, not to mention that she was the concubine daughter of the abolished prince.

Hearing that Li Qianniang chooses to come and go, she seems quite dissatisfied that she only has this kind of declining family to choose from.However, Su Shi believed that this was already her best destination.Otherwise, she would have to follow them back to Qianzhou and choose a son-in-law to marry.So, reluctant to part with the rich life in Chang'an, she had to accept the reality.Probably because of resentment accumulated in his heart, and jealousy of Chang Ning's status as the prince's daughter, that's why he did such a stupid thing yesterday.

Of course, it is impossible for Li Hui and Princess Changning to sympathize with her.This kind of person who can't recognize his own identity, no matter what happens to him, she deserves it.

After being reminded by Du Shi, the sage seemed to remember that he still had a concubine granddaughter who was of legitimate marriage age.He and Empress Qin didn't have any special impression of Li Qianniang, after all, her birth mother was humble, but it was Su Shi who saw how pitiful she was and raised her by her side.Moreover, the two old people have such precise eyesight that they can discern the many emotions she tried to hide at a glance, so they naturally know what kind of temper she is.The eldest son is so sad and helpless, and there is a granddaughter with the same temperament, how can they like it?

"Since we have already made an agreement, let's get married earlier." The saint said, looking back at the somewhat tired Empress Qin, he said casually, "Then give Xi Niang the title of Yichuan county magistrate. Alright." , Zitong seems a little tired, you all leave quickly, let her rest well."

Inadvertently, Li Hui saw Li Qianniang glance over with resentment in her eyes, as if she hated the saint for being so careless.Without showing any weakness, he glared back angrily: "Grandfather sealed the county magistrate, and he didn't express his gratitude in his heart, yet he dared to harbor resentment?"For such an unfilial thing, I really want to whip her dozens of times for my grandfather.

Li Qianniang bit her lip, knelt down to thank her, and then walked out behind Su Shi with her head down.Princess Changning took Du Shi's arm and shook it gently.Du Shi rubbed her little head reassuringly, looked back at Empress Qin with some worry, and ordered the palace staff to quickly invite several imperial doctors from the imperial hospital.

Now that the recognition of relatives is over, the lords left the Lizheng Palace, and only the female relatives remained outside.After staying for a while, the saint ordered his daughters-in-law to take care of their illnesses, and then went to the Hall of Liangyi to handle government affairs.Not long after, the concubines from the palace came to say hello.Apart from Concubine Wei Gui who passed away early, Concubine Yang De, Concubine Wang Xian and Concubine Yan Shu all came here, and some young Zhaoyi and Jieyu who were quite favored in recent years also came to serve the sick.

The Lizheng Palace seems to have returned to its former appearance. The harem concubines, crown princes, princes, and princesses, all the noble women in the Tang Dynasty, are waiting for the woman who is above them.Some people sincerely hope that she will get better as soon as possible, while others secretly hope that she will pass away.A lot of thoughts, confronting each other in words and smiles, not only the people who are in it feel tired, but even the people who watch it feel tired.

Li Hui simply took Princess Changning to practice archery outside the Lizheng Hall, but Li Jing did not leave immediately, but also followed.The county lords of Xuancheng and Xin'an, as well as the Zhou family brothers and the Qin family brothers and sisters all went to join in the fun.Only Li Qianniang, after thinking about it, could only sit there bitterly, pretending to be obedient and listening to the talking and laughing of the elders around her.

At this time, several imperial physicians who were staying at the imperial hospital rushed over.Recently, Empress Qin's condition seemed to be getting better, so they only asked for Ping'an pulse once a day in the morning, at noon and in the evening, and occasionally changed the prescription for the symptom.Now that Mrs. Du ordered someone to summon him, they didn't have time to think about it, so they came in a hurry.After carefully taking the pulse of the sleeping Empress Qin, several people looked at each other in shock and bowed down in front of the Crown Princess Du Shi.

Du Shi was stunned, his smile faded away in an instant, leaving only a pale look on his face: "...Even if we try our best, we can't save him?"

"Forgive me, Your Highness. Your Highness, the Empress, is already exhausted... There is nothing I can do."

Xu Shi saw Li Tai's family and Li Song's family, and saw Li Jue's family and business with his own eyes, and he finally let go of a heavy burden in his heart.After Queen Qin fell asleep, she never woke up again, and her condition became extremely serious.

After the sage heard the news, he stood up in a daze, unaware that the royal case in front of him was overturned to the ground.He completely forgot that he was discussing state affairs with the important ministers, and rushed out suddenly. When he was going down the steps, he almost fell to the ground.

"Grandfather!" Prince Li Kun followed closely behind him, and immediately reached out to support him, the father and son almost fell into a ball.

After the saint stabilized his body, he held his arm tightly and continued to walk towards the Lizheng Hall.Li Heng, the King of Yue, followed behind, and Qin An, the Duke of Wu, the younger brother of Queen Qin, also strode along without hesitation.When they arrived at the Lizheng Palace, there was already a very soft cry from outside, and almost all the female family members had red and swollen eyes, unable to hide their expressions of sadness and panic.

The saint glanced at them, and saw two young concubines who were crying like pear blossoms and rain, and immediately shouted in disgust: "What are you crying for! You disturbed Zitong's sleep, and I will punish you all!! Don’t drive them all out, don’t stay here! Concubine De, Concubine Xian, Concubine Shu, you all go back to the palace, don’t bother in the Lizheng Palace if you have nothing to do!”

In front of his children and grandchildren, the sage has never been so furious, and the female relatives have never seen him so furious.For a moment, everyone was a little scared, and the timid ones even trembled.Concubine Yang De and other concubines immediately bowed and left, and the hall suddenly seemed much more spacious.The saint ignored the rest of the people, turned around and went around the screen to the inner room.

A group of young grandchildren and granddaughters all knelt beside the sick bed, quietly accompanying Queen Qin.Seeing this, the sage relaxed slightly, sat down in front of the couch, and gently held Empress Qin's skinny hand.He didn't question the imperial physician, didn't even say anything, just sat quietly, his tall body suddenly looked a little stooped, as if he had aged several years in an instant.

Du Shi quietly gave the children a wink, telling them to retreat outside to rest gently.In the inner room, only brothers Li Kun and Princess Qinghe were left, and they continued to watch over their seriously ill mother and elderly father.

For a while, the Lizheng Hall was so quiet that only the sound of breathing could be heard, and needles could be heard.Everyone dared not cry, let alone talk, as if everyone's face was covered with a shadow.

Princess Changning has been in a daze, as if she couldn't believe the reality.Li Hui held her hand, feeling extremely uncomfortable.Although he only got along with Queen Qin for a few months, the relationship between his grandparents and grandchildren grew day by day.He not only admired this wise grandmother, but also admired him very much.Originally, he thought that he would be able to accompany her all the time, but he didn't expect that such a time would be so short.

In an atmosphere that was so heavy that it was almost hard to breathe, Mrs. Su took Li Jue out.The mother and son stopped in front of the Lizheng Hall, and Su said in a low voice: "Ah's family is seriously ill, and the imperial doctors are helpless. Hurry up and take your grandfather over from another hospital... at least... at least let him see the A's family The last side..."

Li Jue nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, Madam. The child will definitely beg Grandpa to enter the palace quickly!"

Su Shi sighed softly, and said decisively: "If begging him is useless, no matter what method you use, you must let him come over!"

Li Jue was slightly taken aback, and immediately agreed.