[Comprehensive] Empress Variations

The monarch often calls himself "the widow", which means a person with few virtues. This is the title of the king when he is humble. The word "widowed" is also often regarded as "high and widowed".Because of this meaning, Liu Xiu has always disliked this word, and he most often uses '望' instead of 'widow'.

Liu Xiu also never thought that 'Qu Gao and Zhi Zhi' could be associated with him.

Even though he is an emperor, it is rare for him to pay attention to love.In the previous 20 years, Yin Lihua was always by his side.Even if he knew Yin Lihua's face, Guo Shengtong would always be with him in his memory.Such affectionate and sexual companionship is enough to soothe his sadness of knowing the truth.

What he likes is only the imaginary Yin Lihua.The scene of meeting Yin Lihua back then was so beautiful that it unintentionally became a dream carved in his heart.He let himself sink down.When the veil in the dream is lifted, that love will naturally disappear.

After seeing too many falsehoods, if you find that there is an extremely realistic beauty in your life, you will be easily moved.His feelings for Guo Shengtong came quickly and violently, but he never felt it was abrupt.

Whether it's love in fantasy, or true companionship.He is on the throne, but he has never been alone.Until today.

At first, Liu Xiu hugged the stool tied with Guo Shengtong in her arms, but after a long time, she realized that this posture was not comfortable, so she picked up the dagger beside her.There were traces of blood on the dagger, and seeing the obvious color on it, his fingers trembled slightly.

After a long time, he finally stripped the unsightly rope from Guo Shengtong's body.He didn't care about the so-called imperial demeanor at all, and sat on the ground casually.Tightly hold Guo Shengtong's body in his arms, let her back lean on his arms, and lean her head on his shoulder.

He lowered his head and pressed his cheek against Guo Shengtong's.Because of his actions, the soft and feeble palm slightly brushed across the skirt of his clothes, which gave him the illusion that the person in his arms was still there.

He couldn't help but close his eyes, as if he could deceive himself that all the scenes he had just seen were just a nightmare.After waking up from the dream.Guo Shengtong was still standing in front of him, talking and laughing at Yanyan.Even if all he could see was Guo Shengtong's most masked smile, what he heard was only the words that made him feel sad, slightly self-deprecating and ironic.

Usually, the darkness that is most likely to cause fear in people's hearts, but now it makes Liu Xiu feel at ease.He tightened his arms slightly, and his cheeks were still pressed together.He didn't care about the extremely noisy environment around him, the person in his arms seemed to be his whole world.

"Your Majesty, I don't know how to deal with these rebels?!" Zhang Cheng glanced at the man in black who was responsible for protecting Liu Xiu's safety. After he took down Yin Zhi and others, he stood like a sculpture not far from Liu Xiu. In the shadows, the whole person seems to be combined with the shadows.After confirming the emperor's safety, he didn't care about other things at all.Zhang Cheng had to pay attention to the situation in front of him, but his voice was much softer than usual.

The emperor who was able to support the entire Han Dynasty in the past is extremely fragile today.It's like that extremely fine porcelain, as long as it suffers a few more blows, it will directly shatter.

Liu Xiu still maintained the posture of hugging Guo Shengtong tightly, and did not do anything else, as if she did not hear Zhang Cheng's words.

"Your Majesty, I don't know how to deal with them?!" Zhang Cheng couldn't help amplifying his voice a little bit, looking expectantly at Liu Xiu who was sitting on the ground.

However, there was still no response.Zhang Cheng looked at the guards restraining the traitor, stood aside with his head slightly lowered, and finally stopped talking.At this time, the emperor seemed to be immersed in his own world, no matter what he said, the emperor would not listen at all.

If he really 'woke up' the emperor with a loud voice, I am afraid that what awaits him is not the emperor's praise, but reprimand.Liu Xiu's bright red eyes could not help appearing in front of his eyes, and Zhang Cheng put his posture even more humble.

Liu Xiu didn't know how long he stayed in this position, but the temperature of the person in his arms seemed to be getting colder and colder, and it was no longer his favorite warm and cool touch.However, he was quickly neutralized by the temperature of his body, and he could tell himself that nothing had changed.

His hands and feet have always maintained a posture, and his body is a bit stiff.His palm trembled involuntarily, and then he moved his palm up a little, but his arms tightened even more.Liu Xiu suddenly felt a coolness on the back of his hand, but Liu Xiu didn't care.However, as time went on, the coolness on the back of the hand became more and more obvious.It flowed faintly into his palm.

Liu Xiu opened her eyes, and there was obvious dissatisfaction in the bloodshot eyes, as if she was dissatisfied with being disturbed.He looked down and saw that the back of his hand was bright red.He couldn't help but clenched his palms tightly and looked up the back of his hands.

The bloodstains spread down from Guo Shengtong's neck, soaking the skirt of Guo Shengtong's body.The blood on his hands fell down from the skirt of his clothes, staining the back of his hands a deep red.His entire world seemed to be dyed the same color.The desire for destruction in his heart was spreading, and the strength holding Guo Shengtong's body became cautious instead.He can destroy everything, lest he dare not touch the person in his arms.

Liu Xiu finally got up, holding someone in his arms, and because of sitting for too long, his legs and feet were a little numb.Forcibly standing up made him subconsciously lean forward.He stared at Guo Shengtong's face, with obvious panic in his eyes.

Zhang Cheng stretched out his hand quickly, he certainly couldn't bear the strength of two people alone.Some of the people who were present at the scene were winking, preventing Liu Xiu from falling and jumping on Guo Shengtong's body.

Liu Xiu moved her footsteps a little, and then changed her posture.Will hug Guo Shengtong's body from behind, turning into a princess hug.No longer staying in this bedroom, he went straight to the door.The pain and sadness in his eyes... seem to have disappeared.

At this time, Liu Xiu looked no different from usual, even the smile on her lips reappeared.Naturally, his eyes became steady again, and only those who are most familiar with him can discover the hollowness in the deepest part of his eyes.

"My son... Mother?!" Not long after Liu Xiu walked out of the room, he ran into another group of people.

At this time, Liu Jiang was not as gentle as usual, wearing armor commonly used by soldiers, his gaze looked a bit sharp.Many soldiers followed behind him, escorting a few people who were somewhat similar in appearance to them but slightly different from them.

They were supposed to be the soldiers of the big man, but now they are used for internal fighting.Obviously, Liu Yang has been planning for this civil turmoil for a long time.In order to avoid accidental injury from his own family, he made some changes to the soldiers' armor.

After Liu Jiang received the news that Liu Yang had brought soldiers and horses into the palace, he rushed over with his troops.He was definitely the fastest among all the courtiers, and he also intercepted Liu Yang's troops in the Quefei Hall as he wished.After a fight, it ended in his victory.

He got the news from Liu Yang that his father was not in the Quefei Palace, so he walked straight towards the North Palace.After entering the North Palace, he also felt a little uneasy about the eerie tranquility.But thinking of his father's protection of his mother, he felt a little more at ease.

The father brought his personal guards to the North Palace early on, even if Liu Yang was against his mother, it would never be possible to achieve his goal.

The glance just now was enough for Liu Jiang to see clearly the face of the person in Liu Xiu's arms, and enough for him to see the bright red on Guo Shengtong's neck.He couldn't help but opened his eyes wide, and swallowed the invitation in his mouth. The title of 'mother' seemed a bit sad.

"Where is the imperial doctor? My mother is injured, why don't you spread the word to the imperial physician?!" Liu Jiang's face darkened, this was the first time he put down that gentle mask.

Zhang Cheng and the others bowed their heads slightly. If there were other circumstances, it might be necessary to pass on the imperial physician.Even if the emperor forgets because of too much grief, these slaves will do their duty.However, the Empress Dowager Zhongshan lost her breath on the spot.No matter how skilled the imperial physician is, it is impossible to have a cure.

Liu Jiang vaguely found the answer from the faces of these people. He closed his eyes slightly, and there was obvious self-blame in the depths of his eyes.If he could have come one step earlier, if he hadn't pretended to be smart, if he didn't have that much trust in his father, wouldn't things have happened to his mother? !

The reason why he calculated the throne was because only by sitting in that position could his mother live the life she wanted the most.In the end, he lost his mother because of this calculation, isn't it ridiculous? !

Liu Jiang really thought it was a bit ridiculous, but he couldn't even put on that smiling mask.He took a step forward, wanting to touch Guo Shengtong's body.

Liu Xiu took a step back to avoid Liu Jiang's touch.He first looked down at Guo Shengtong's serene smiling face, then raised his head to meet Liu Jiang's angry gaze. "Jiang'er, you came just in time."

When Liu Jiang heard these words, the anger in his eyes dissipated.Father is also condemning him for being a step late, so he is not allowed to touch his mother? !The outstretched palm was retracted to the side, and the fist was clenched tightly. There was obvious pain in the palm of the hand, but he didn't seem to notice it.

"You are the prince, and you have a heavy responsibility. Tong'er is the most partial to Jiang'er among the children. Jiang'er, you have never let Tong'er down, and you must never let her down in the future." Liu Xiu just looked at He glanced at Liu Jiang, then withdrew his gaze, and returned his attention to Guo Shengtong, as if he had never moved away.

Don't let mother down... Liu Jiang couldn't help but let his hand go when he heard this sentence.His mother was most concerned about him, lest he, the crown prince, be in danger because of her disfavor.Now Liu Yang can never threaten his status again, the other princes born by Yin Lihua are nothing to worry about.He won't let his mother worry about it anymore.

Guo Shengtong's instructions echoed in his mind, nothing more than asking him to protect several brothers.When they were young, their father's pampering and doting on them was never comparable to the few princes born by Yin Lihua.It is said that an elder brother is like a father, and he has always played the role of a father, educating his younger brothers.He has never let his mother down, and he will never let her down in the future.

The sense of responsibility overwhelmed the self-blame, but the sadness did not shrink a bit.

"Jiang'er, don't let Father down." After Liu Xiu said this, she hugged Guo Shengtong and continued walking.

Liu Jiang didn't have time to consider the meaning of Liu Xiu's words, and watched Liu Xiu leave with Guo Shengtong in his arms.Liu Jiang only had time to tell his subordinates, "Put all the traitors into prison and wait for interrogation."

Seeing that Liu Xiu didn't respond, the guards and soldiers following the two obeyed the prince's order and pushed those people out.

Liu Jiang and some high-status ministers hurriedly followed Liu Xiu's footsteps.Liu Jiang looked at the figure in front of him, maybe his father would bring his mother back to Jiaofang Hall.In fact, in his eyes, only Jiaofangdian, the empress, can be worthy of his mother.

At the corner, Liu Xiu did not walk in the direction of leaving the North Palace, but in the opposite direction.

"Father, where are you taking mother?!" Liu Jiang asked involuntarily, but he was vaguely aware of it.

"Go to the study, your mother likes travel notes the most." Liu Xiu walked steadily, and when he spoke, his smile was a little more sincere.

Liu Jiang knows that his mother likes travel notes the most, but he can't understand what's the point of taking his mother to the study now.But he didn't speak. When his mother was alive, he didn't think that his father's feelings could be relied on.Now that his mother had passed away, he hoped that his father would send his mother off in person.

Maybe in the end the mother really lost the slightest affection for the father, but the father is still the person she has obsessed with for most of her life.

Liu Xiu walked into the study with Guo Shengtong in his arms, and he carefully placed Guo Shengtong on the stool in the calligraphy room.Take the oil lamp lit by the guards.He took out a travel journal without looking at what was written on it, and directly lit it on the oil lamp.After lighting the travel notes, he carefully placed the travel notes in front of Guo Shengtong.

"Jiang'er, you take everyone out, I want to stay alone with Tong'er for a while." Liu Xiu hugged a bunch of books from the bookshelf, and lit them on the fire one by one.

Liu Jiang glanced at Guo Shengtong again, and knelt down on his knees. "My son will leave."

He said these words not only to Liu Xiu, but also to his mother who had no life left.Perhaps it was because Liu Xiu's memorial posture was too solemn. He knew that there would be a corresponding funeral ceremony, but he still couldn't help but kneel down at this moment.

"Go." Liu Xiu's voice was unusually steady.

"Father, don't forget about tomorrow's morning court." Liu Jiang stopped after taking two steps. Seeing Liu Xiu like this made him feel even more uncomfortable.This is probably a bit of empathy, and he has a bit of cheer for his responsibility.The father can do the same.Tomorrow morning, there are really many things waiting for the father to deal with.

Without waiting for Liu Xiu's answer, Liu Jiang walked out of the room and closed the door behind him.Standing at the door of the study with his head down for a while, watching the thicker and thicker green smoke appearing in the room, he took a step back and knelt down not far from the door.

Seeing the posture of His Highness the Crown Prince, other people who dared to stand naturally also knelt down.

Liu Xiu looked at the books at hand, and he went to the door and locked it from the inside.He took out a pile of books from the bookshelf and threw them on the burning flame one after another.The flame quickly burned to the desk beside him, kissed his robe, and he took all the books off the shelf without realizing it.

It wasn't until he felt that the fire was about the same that he walked back to Guo Shengtong's side again, and pressed a kiss on the corner of his lips, with a clear sense of satisfaction in his eyes.He picked up Guo Shengtong's body again and hugged him in his arms.

In this way...they will really be indistinguishable from each other.Taking out the blade that he had put into his sleeve at some point, he raised his head and slashed across his neck.His pupils dilated a little due to difficulty breathing, but there was a weird smile on his lips.Taking advantage of the situation, he placed his jaw on the side of Guo Shengtong's neck, and the blood of the two seemed to be intertwined.

"Tong'er..." Liu Xiu closed his eyes slowly, even though his body was getting weaker and weaker, his palm firmly held Guo Shengtong in his arms.The fire on his robe had already burned his skin, and now it had spread to Guo Shengtong's skirt, and the fire was getting bigger and bigger.

Liu Jiang raised his head from time to time, looking at the light of the flames in the room, he vaguely felt that something was wrong.As if thinking of something, he stood up abruptly and shook the door. "Quick, open the door for me."

The window of the study room was closed at night, and it was not opened when Liu Xiu entered.With so much disgust outside, how can one imagine the scene inside.How could Liu Xiu endure such an environment?Unless, Liu Xiu has other thoughts.For example, ask for death.

He really didn't know that his father's affection for his mother was so deep. When he came to the North Palace, he saw that his father was not much different from usual.It's just that the eyes are more on the mother's body.My mother is already dead, and will be buried in a few days, so I naturally have to pay more attention at this time.He also had this idea just now, so it is not surprising.

who would have expected...

Probably before, something happened that he didn't know about.Now is not the time to explore, the most important thing is to rescue the father.

There are many people and strength, and they opened the door in a short time.At this moment, the flames had completely surrounded the two of them, and there was even a tendency to intensify them.

Liu Jiang hurriedly rushed forward, trying to put out the fire on the two of them, when he accidentally saw the bloody dagger not far away.His eyes snapped shut. "We're late, father, he... died!"

The people behind him were slightly taken aback, and continued to fight the fire, trying to save the emperor's body.

Through the flames, Liu Jiang could vaguely see Liu Xiu and Guo Shengtong's neck-to-neck posture, and his voice was a bit hoarse. "Stop it all! We all backed down, as the royal father wished."

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, even the courtiers who followed the prince into the palace hesitated a bit.He was too drunk to protect the emperor's body. How can he give an explanation to the other ministers.

At this time, Zhang Cheng knelt heavily on the ground. "The emperor died for the Empress Dowager Zhongshan. If he is really loyal, then he will fulfill his wish."

The ministers retreated somewhat, but still insisted on their own.

"Stop, step back! If there are any consequences, I will bear them all." Liu Jiang's tone was particularly tough, and he was the first to leave the room.Go back to the position where you knelt down just now, lift up your robe, and knelt down again.

Seeing Liu Jiang's behavior, the ministers no longer persisted.They all knew very well in their hearts that now that the emperor had passed away, Liu Yang was inseparable from the death of the emperor.The only person who can inherit the throne is the prince in front of him.

Liu Jiang sent away his two close relatives within a day, and he and his brothers dealt with the funeral affairs of Liu Xiu and Guo Shengtong.The remains of Liu Xiu and Guo Shengtong have been reduced to ashes, blended together, and there is no distinction between them.Naturally, it was impossible to bury them separately, so they directly sent the two of them into the imperial mausoleum, and arranged them in the main seat that only the emperor is qualified to bury.

His first imperial decree was issued before he ascended the throne, and his mother Guo Shengtong was posthumously named queen.In other words, she was re-appointed as a queen.Therefore, at the back of the imperial mausoleum, some clothes and jewelry that Guo Shengtong wore during his lifetime were placed.

Because of Liu Xiu's death, Liu Jiang began to deal with state affairs without any dispute on the second day, and the courtiers kept urging him to ascend the throne, but he waited until the funeral affairs of the two were finished before holding the enthronement ceremony.He was in a trance until he sat on the throne.He looked at the next ministers with a smile on his lips, but the smile couldn't penetrate into his eyes.

The ministers all thought that he was similar to the first emperor, but what he resembled was not the first emperor, but the empress dowager.Everyone seems to have forgotten that Guo Shengtong also likes to smile, and when she looks at people close to her, she always looks softly.Even to cover up his talent and learning, to hide his strength and bide his time, he is also a mother of learning.

The books he gets from his mother every day are not travel notes.But some military books, national policies, and even "psychology" that he has never heard of or seen.These books have changed him enormously, turning him from a really meek prince to an emperor who can trick everyone with a smile.

He looked meek in front of his father and all the ministers, and who knew that he had been planning how to ascend the throne two years ago.Even what Liu Yang did today to force the palace, he thought about it more than once.After seeing the ambition in Liu Yang's eyes, he pushed the boat forward and asked his trusted ministers to 'help' Liu Yang.Otherwise, how could there be so many people, when the prince's reputation is in the sky, would still resort to dangerous tactics.

From two years ago, Liu Yang's every move could not escape his eyeliner.He is very clear about everything Liu Yang has done, including all the forced palace plans that Liu Yang knows about.When Liu Yang forced the palace, he, Liu Jiang, rescued him in time. At that time, the father would only leave the throne to him.Moreover, it will be handed over to him in a short time.

He is very clear about Liu Xiu's satisfaction with him, and also knows Liu Xiu's biggest expectation now.He silently enjoyed the benefits that Liu Xiu's thinking brought him, but he had the idea of ​​completely separating Liu Xiu and Guo Shengtong after his father ascended the throne.However, before he could do all this, an accident occurred.

Yin Consciousness did not accompany Liu Yang as planned, but led a small team to the North Palace.In order to prevent the father from being threatened by him, the queen mother ended her life herself.Perhaps, this is the original plan of Yin Consciousness.

The perfection he thought made him lose the person he wanted to protect the most.It also let him know that in this life, no plan is complete.Important things must always be placed in the safest position in order to be truly preserved.