The Female Assistant of Wei Yuyan Shuangfei

Empress Dowager Xie glanced at everyone, and then saw a long-lost figure in the corner, and her heart was filled with emotion.

"Master Peng! I didn't expect that we would meet again today after our separation." Empress Dowager Xie said with a bright smile.

Upon hearing this, Peng Yue hurried forward and leaned forward and said, "I was fortunate enough to discuss Taoism with the Grand Empress Dowager back then, which benefited me a lot. But today I cannot save the Grand Empress Dowager. It is really my fault."

"You! You are still as stubborn as you were back then. No wonder people call you a stubborn old-fashioned person. You still can't let go."

Empress Dowager Xie said this, then changed the subject and asked in a respectful tone: "Master Peng! How much time do I have left?"

"Your Majesty, it will take about half a quarter of an hour," Peng Yue said slowly.

"That's enough. Half a quarter of an hour is just enough for me to catch my breath a few more times."

Empress Dowager Xie patted Emperor Song Ming's hand while speaking and said, "Yun'er! I can rest assured that the Great Song Dynasty is in your hands."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Song Ming could not suppress his emotions for a moment, and said in pain with his face covered: "Grandmother! But Yun'er can't bear to leave you."

"Silly child! Everyone is destined to die. This is the way of heaven and no one can change it. Although you and I are not blood relatives, but you are so filial to your father, I will naturally treat you sincerely."

As Empress Dowager Xie spoke, she stroked Emperor Ming of Song's cheek and wiped away the tears from his slightly innocent eyes with her hands that had worked hard for half her life.

As soon as Emperor Song Ming's eyes began to shine, Empress Dowager Xie glanced at everyone with a smile, and then asked with a slightly weak breath: "Is the Immortal Poet not here?"

"Reporting to the Royal Grandmother! When Mr. Li learned that the Royal Grandmother was in a coma, he went to Tianshan to find medicine for her."

"Tianshan? Looking for medicine?"

Empress Dowager Xie sighed, looking a little dazed, and said, "She! She has been trapped in this forbidden palace by me all her life. In the future..."

"Grandmother! Your grandson will take care of the Li family in the future, so please rest assured." Emperor Ming of Song responded repeatedly, fearing that Empress Dowager Xie would say too much and lose her vitality.

Hearing this, Empress Dowager Xie patted Emperor Song Ming's hand with a smile on her face and said, "Don't worry about the Immortal Poet's affairs. When she comes back, give her this promissory note from Huitong Bank, and she will understand."

Emperor Song Ming took the yellowed promissory note with trembling hands, and said with great effort: "Grandson knows, if the Royal Grandmother has any other instructions, the grandson will certainly obey."

"Hey!~"

Empress Dowager Xie sighed softly, pondered for a moment, and said, "You just need to follow the twelve policies I wrote down and don't make any big moves, otherwise the peace and stability of the Song Dynasty for fifty years will be destroyed."

"Grandson understands." Emperor Ming of Song quickly agreed.

Empress Dowager Xie nodded with satisfaction, because as long as the emperor listened to her advice, the team she left behind would be enough to ensure that the Song Dynasty could enjoy peace for another 50 years.

After all, what the Song Dynasty needs is a king who can defend the city, because war will bring endless disasters, which is not a wise move for both the Song Dynasty and foreign races.

"Is Minister Qi from the Ministry of Revenue here?" Empress Dowager Xie asked weakly.

"Your humble servant Qi Xuan, the Minister of Revenue, is here to see the Empress Dowager."

"Get up!"

Empress Dowager Xie nodded slightly while speaking and said, "Minister Qi! I think all the court officials are aware of my business. After I am gone, all the income from the Lian family's business will go to the national treasury, but the good deeds done by the Lian family before must also be continued. You can discuss this matter with Lian Yue and say that it is my imperial decree."

"I obey your command." Qi Xuan leaned forward hurriedly and said.

The Lian family business was the root of Empress Dowager Xie. Businesses were opened in every town in the Song Dynasty, and there were even many businesses in foreign countries.

The business activities carried out by the Lian family merchants covered food, clothing, housing and transportation. During this period, one-third of the national treasury's annual income came from taxes paid by the Lian family.

Now Empress Dowager Xie handed over the Lian family with just one sentence, which made everyone present marvel at the Empress Dowager's saintly act, and they all leaned over and said, "The Empress Dowager is wise."

"Stop flattering me. Ever since I entered the royal family, the Lian family has been part of the national treasury. Now we are just making a living."

"Even so, I am also grateful for the kindness of the Empress Dowager. I would like to thank the Empress Dowager on behalf of all the people." As Qi Xuan spoke, he leaned over and performed the great salute of an emperor and his subject to the Empress Dowager.

Emperor Ming of Song did not feel the slightest bit uncomfortable with Qi Xuan's actions, because he knew that if it were not for Empress Dowager Xie's supervision, the political situation of the Song Dynasty would have been in chaos long ago.

Therefore, when the late emperor was alive, he changed Ci'an Palace to Ci'an Hall. Although there is only one word difference, this one word alone affirmed the achievements of Empress Dowager Xie.

"Okay, you're so thoughtful, please get up quickly."

As Empress Dowager Xie spoke, she looked at Yan Shi who was standing aside and said, "Prime Minister Yan! You must also remember what I said. Your Majesty must refer to the Twelve Strategies for any decision. This is your duty as prime minister."

"I obey your command!" Yan Shi bowed hurriedly.

Empress Dowager Xie glanced at the ministers with satisfaction. This was her last gift to the Song Dynasty. Then she looked at Emperor Ming of Song, her eyes full of reluctance.

"Yun'er! Why is it getting dark so quickly?" Empress Dowager Xie said weakly.

Emperor Ming of Song was shocked. The Ci'an Hall was brightly lit at that moment. There was no darkness at all. The only explanation was that the Empress Dowager could no longer see.

Emperor Song Ming leaned forward, lifted Empress Dowager Xie's withered hands, stroked his cheeks and said, "Grandma! Don't be afraid of the dark. It will be your turn to accompany me now."

When Emperor Ming of Song was young, he was very afraid of the dark and did not want to sleep alone, even with the company of palace maids. However, he liked to go to Ci'an Palace and stayed there every night.

Apart from being afraid of the dark, the most important thing was Empress Dowager Xie, who would tell him some fantastic stories every night that he had never heard of before.

He slept like this for several years, until he ascended the throne and became emperor, and a small room was still reserved for him in Ci'an Hall.

"Good boy! With you around, the Empress Dowager will not be afraid."

As Empress Dowager Xie was speaking, she came back to her senses and patted Emperor Ming of Song's hand with her trembling old hand. A kind smile appeared on her wrinkled face.

"Yun'er! There will be no need for a grand funeral after I pass away. As far as Bianjing is concerned, a white chain will be worn for three days, and there will be no restrictions on weddings and funerals after three days. Have you taken note of this?"

When Emperor Song Ming heard this, his heart ached and tears welled up in his eyes. He held Empress Dowager Xie's hand tightly and said in a choked voice, "Grandson has made a note of this."

After Emperor Song Ming finished speaking, he stared at Empress Dowager Xie quietly. After thinking for a moment, he asked, "Grandmother! Do you have any unfulfilled wishes? Your grandson will definitely fulfill them for you."

"Wish?" Empress Dowager Xie murmured to herself.

Her empty eyes seemed to show her as a carefree girl sixty years ago. If Emperor Song Zhen had not issued an order to grant her marriage, she would have gotten what she wanted long ago.

"In my life, I have let someone down, hated someone, and loved someone. If I were to say that my wish is difficult to fulfill, Yun'er..."

Emperor Song Ming was waiting to hear what Empress Dowager Xie said, but he didn't hear it for a long time. Peng Yue, who was standing by, was shocked and hurried forward to check Empress Dowager Xie's pulse, and he already knew the result.

"Your Majesty! The Empress Dowager is gone." Peng Yue sighed.

"We, your humble servants, respectfully bid farewell to the Grand Empress Dowager." All the ministers performed the great ceremony of emperor and his subjects and prostrated themselves on the ground.

The eunuchs and maids outside the door cried even louder when they heard this. The servants and maids inside the palace also bowed down, covering their faces and crying, "Your servants respectfully send off the Empress Dowager."