An Lingrong after rebirth

"The emperor's hands tightened, and suspicion subconsciously rose in his heart. Zhao'er, did your mother ask you to say this?"

"After hearing this, Hong Zhao stood up straight and shook his head. Father, your son just suddenly remembered this matter. You forgot that your father didn't even tell you why he was unhappy. How could he tell you this?"

"It's just that after listening to the teacher's lesson today, I asked the eunuchs around me what my eldest brother's title was. They all said they didn't know, so I thought of asking the emperor..."

"Speaking of this, Hongzhao held the emperor's hand and asked in a low voice, "Father, did your son say something wrong?" Hongzhao was smart, but in the emperor's eyes, the other party was just a child."

"Child, you will not lie, so the emperor shook his head. Zhao'er, your elder brother has not been posthumously honored. The emperor has been thinking about what title to give him, but he has not issued an edict until now."

Hong Zhao nodded, not quite understanding. So that's how it is. No wonder.

"It seems that Hong Zhao's words reminded the emperor of something. His expression became a little strange, and a trace of reminiscence flashed in his eyes. However, Zhao'er mentioned this matter today, and I have some ideas."

The emperor turned around and said, "Su Peisheng, go and get the imperial edict."

"After saying this, he stood up, took the child by the hand and walked to the table and sat down, thinking doubtfully."

"Although Su Peisheng was guarding outside, he could see everything going on in the palace clearly. He quickly took out a blank imperial edict and rushed to the emperor."

He walked to the desk and started grinding ink for the emperor. Hongzhao stood silently by the side, watching the emperor think, without urging him. After waiting for a while, the emperor picked up the pen and wrote.

"With his hands flying and phoenixes dancing, an imperial edict fell. Hong Zhao was not tall enough, so naturally he could not see what the emperor wrote. He reached out and tugged at the corner of the emperor's clothes. "Father, can I ask what your eldest brother's title is?"

Rui, Prince Rui, what do you think, Zhaoer?

"The emperor had no intention of hiding anything. He spoke immediately after hearing this. Hong Zhao looked confused. What the emperor personally thought of for his eldest brother was naturally the best."

If the Empress Dowager knew, she would definitely be very happy.

"The emperor reached out and touched Hongzhao's head, then waved his hand and said, 'Su Peisheng, go to Jingren Palace and announce the decree.'"

Yes!

"Su Peisheng bowed and took the imperial edict. He didn't stand up until he left the main hall. Xiao Xiazi came over and asked, "Why is there an imperial edict at this time? But is the one in the garden finally going to be promoted?"

Su Peisheng rolled his eyes at Xiao Xiazi and said, "What does it matter if Qin Changzai in the garden is here? She is also the master. I think you think your head is too strong."

How dare you do this to commit suicide, and then you can seize the young master? Xiao Xiazi smiled playfully and said, "Master, don't blame me. I just... I just spoke too quickly. I spoke too quickly..."

"Su Peisheng tapped Xiao Xiazi's head with the whisk in his hand. Today's imperial decree is not about the concubine's promotion. If the queen knew about it, she would definitely be very happy."

After saying that, he waved his hand and said, "Hurry up, you little bastards, come with me to convey the order!"

"Leaving Xiao Xiazi in the Yangxin Palace, Su Peisheng led a group of people carrying lanterns, and soon they arrived at the Jingren Palace."

"Knowing that the emperor has no foreign badge today, Yixiu naturally had dinner early. Now is the time for her to wash up, but she heard the sound of the imperial edict coming from outside."

"Yixiu looked at Jianqiu in confusion, and Hunchun came in hurriedly, "Your Majesty, Eunuch Su is here, saying that the emperor has issued an imperial decree, please accept it, Your Majesty."

"What could possibly happen at this time? But what has been done with Qin Changyi?"

"Your Highness, Eunuch Su didn't say anything. From what I've seen, it seems to be related to our palace. Although Yixiu is confused, she still helps Jianqiu get up. Well, let's go and take a look."

"After leaving the bedroom, Su Peisheng was already waiting in the main hall. When he saw Yixiu, he bowed and saluted. Your servant greets Her Majesty the Queen!"

Yixiu waved her hand and said, "Forget it. I came here at this time, but does the emperor have any instructions?"

Yes, the emperor has issued an imperial decree, Your Majesty, please accept it!

Yixiu suppressed all her doubts, knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, I accept the order, by the order of the Emperor of Heaven and the Mandate of Heaven. My eldest son, Honghui, died early. I am deeply saddened. I hereby confer the title of Prince Rui posthumously. I decree this!"

"Su Peisheng's voice was always high when reading the imperial edict, but when Yixiu heard it, she was stunned."

"He stared blankly at the ground in front of him, not moving for a long time. Su Peisheng had been serving the emperor since he was a child, and he also saw Yixiu marry into the palace with his own eyes."

Looking at Yixiu's appearance at this moment, he secretly sighed in his heart. He naturally understood what she was thinking. After a pause, he took a step forward and said, "Empress, this is a great joy, Empress..."

"Before he finished speaking, Yixiu suddenly raised his head and looked at Su Peisheng with a hint of ferocity in his eyes."

But she reacted in an instant, lowered her head and responded: "Your servant... accepts your order!"

"Su Peisheng handed the imperial edict to Yixiu, and then stepped forward to personally support Yixiu. Your Majesty, please stand up."

Eunuch Su, you are too polite!

Yixiu responded, but her voice was trembling. After she stood up straight, she spoke again: Su Peisheng, Your Majesty... why did you suddenly issue such an imperial decree?"

"Su Peisheng bowed slightly and said, 'Madam, if we want to talk about this matter, it's still because of the Sixth Prince.'"

Sixth Prince? What did he do?

"Madam, I heard from Sixth Prince that the teacher taught a new poem today, and it was like something...brother...something...brother. I don't know how, but he ended up talking about Prince Rui."

"Sixth Prince said that Concubine Ding was posthumously honored, but why wasn't Prince Rui honored? The Emperor has been thinking about this for a long time, and he finally decided on the title today."

An imperial decree was immediately issued, asking the servants to inform the Queen!

Su Peisheng's words were nine-tenths true and one-tenth false, which naturally raised the emperor's role in this matter a bit.

"Yi Xiu's body shook slightly, but she didn't speak immediately. In all these years, the emperor has never mentioned posthumously conferring a title on Hong Hui."

"Even if Su Peisheng said so, Yixiu still knew clearly that today's imperial edict must be because of Hongzhao."

"Suppressing the turmoil in her heart, Yixiu nodded. I see, that's how it is. Thank you for your hard work today. Hunchun will see Eunuch Su off for me."

Your Majesty, you are so polite. I will take my leave now!

After Su Peisheng finished speaking, he turned around and followed Hunchun away.

Yixiu's body softened and she fell to the ground. Jianqiu quickly reached out to hold Yixiu, but she was worried that Su Peisheng had not walked far away, so she could only call out anxiously in a low voice: Madam, Madam!

"It took Yixiu a moment to react. With the help of Jianqiu, he stood up, still looking at the imperial edict in his hand in disbelief."

Jianqiu...Jianqiu, Hongzhao...Why would Hongzhao suddenly mention Honghui's posthumous title to the emperor?

"Jianqiu naturally knows the reason. After all, she told Sixth Prince the reason why the Queen was unhappy these days."

Seeing Yixiu like this, Jianqiu gritted her teeth, knelt down and said: Your Majesty, I acted on my own initiative, please forgive me...

"Yixiu suddenly turned around and stared at Jianqiu. What did you say?"

Your Majesty, I went to the prince's residence two days ago. The Sixth Prince saw that you were unhappy, so he asked privately...asked this servant...this servant...

I thought that the Sixth Prince had always been favored by the Empress, and if he knew the reason, he might make the Empress happier... That's why I acted on my own initiative...

presumptuous!

Madam, please forgive me...

"Jianqiu's words of apology did not get any response from Yixiu. Yixiu didn't know why. For her, today's imperial edict was a great thing."

But why am I so panicked?

"Will the emperor think that I deliberately instigated Hong Zhao to say these things? If he really thinks so, will the emperor still love Hong Zhao as much as before?"

"But as this thought flashed through his mind, Yixiu subconsciously held the imperial edict tightly in his arms."

Honghui... Honghui... Prince Rui...

"She murmured a few words, but couldn't help but let her tears fall, and she couldn't stop the sobbing sound in her throat."

"Jianqiu has served Yixiu for many years. Except for the day when Honghui passed away, she has never seen Yixiu like this. She was even more panicked for a moment."

Your Majesty... Your Majesty... Your Majesty, this is all my fault. Please don't be sad. I will never say anything nonsense to Sixth Prince again. Your Majesty...

"But Yixiu was overwhelmed with sadness. She felt a chill all over her body. She could no longer stand up and slowly sat down on the ground. Her crying became louder and louder."

"Outside, Hunchun came back from sending Su Peisheng back. Hearing the noise in the hall, he hurried inside. However, as soon as he entered the door, he was glared at by Jianqiu, so he had no choice but to leave."

"Just when I was wondering what to do, I saw Hong Zhao walking through the gate of Jingren Palace and slowly coming in."

Hunchun was conflicted for a moment, not knowing whether he should let Hongzhao get closer, but the other party had already reached the door.

Aunt Hunchun!

"Hong Zhao's shouting brought Hun Chun back to his senses immediately. Just as he was about to say something, Hong Zhao heard some noise in the hall."

"A trace of anxiety flashed across his face. Aunt, is it the Empress Dowager... Is it the Empress Dowager who is crying? Hunchun opened his mouth, not knowing how to answer. Hongzhao could no longer bear it and was about to walk into the palace."

Empress Dowager, Empress Dowager, what's wrong with you?

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Yixiu kneeling on the ground with tears on her face.

"Hong Zhao suddenly became anxious. When he saw the imperial edict in the other person's arms, he subconsciously felt that it was his fault for acting on his own today."

He rushed to Yixiu in a few steps, Empress Dowager...

"Yixiu heard the voice and looked up at Hongzhao blankly, but for some reason, she suddenly hugged him in her arms."

"Then, the sound of crying filled with sorrow suddenly became louder, and it even sounded like howling."

"Although Hong Zhao didn't understand why Yi Xiu was like this, she was crying so sadly. This was the only time he had seen such a situation today."

This appearance was enough to infect his emotions.

"Being held by Yixiu, Hong Zhao also burst into tears after a short moment."

"He is still a child after all. No matter how smart he is, he can't think calmly when faced with a situation like this."

"But his crying made Yixiu think that she had hurt him, so she quickly moved the child away from her arms, not caring about the tears on her face, and asked anxiously: But did the Queen Mother hurt Zhao'er? Ah?"

"Hong Zhao sobbed and shook his head. Seeing that the Empress Dowager was sad, I couldn't help crying too... Empress Dowager, are you okay?"

After hearing this, Yixiu felt even sadder.

But she suppressed the turmoil in her heart, took out a handkerchief from her waist, wiped away Hongzhao's tears, and said, "Silly child, Empress Dowager, I am happy, I am happy..."

"Hong Zhao shook his head repeatedly. Did I act on my own without asking the Empress Dowager? Did I ask the Emperor for an imperial decree to posthumously confer the title on my eldest brother?"

What made the Empress Dowager so sad?

"After hearing this, Yixiu hugged Hongzhao and said, "No, Zhao'er is not wrong. It is the Empress Dowager who should thank Zhao'er. She should thank Zhao'er."

"The two of them sat on the ground hugging each other, but Jianqiu didn't dare to persuade them. After a long while, Yixiu finally felt cold and quickly signaled Jianqiu to help him up."

Regardless of the fact that Hongzhao had grown up and was now difficult to hold, she still carried Hongzhao herself and sat down on the couch.

"Zhao'er, it's so cold today, why did you come to the Empress Dowager alone? The tears on Hong Zhao's face haven't completely dried yet."

Looking up at Yixiu, I know that the Empress Dowager is unhappy. It was my own decision to ask the Emperor to posthumously confer the title on my eldest brother. But I also want to know if the Empress Dowager will be happy about this and won't be unable to sleep every night...

Yixiu let out a long sigh, and all the grievances in her heart collapsed in an instant.

"Good boy, the Empress Dowager is happy. There is nothing that would make her happier than this. But your father is not unhappy or blaming you for mentioning this, right?"

"Hong Zhao nodded in relief. As long as the Empress Dowager is happy, it's good. The Emperor is not unhappy, and he doesn't blame me. The Empress Dowager can rest assured."

"After nestling in Yixiu's arms for a long time, Hongzhao finally twisted his body and came over. Empress Dowager, it's getting late today. I should go to my prince's place."

Yixiu was reluctant to let Hongzhao leave.

"I patted Hongzhao on the back. It's still cold outside and the night is late. Why do you want to leave now? Stay at the Empress Dowager's place today. Tomorrow morning, the Empress Dowager will personally send you to the prince's residence."

Hong Zhao moved his head and said, "Thank you, Empress Dowager!"

Yixiu sighed again and whispered, "I should be the one thanking you..."

"The next morning, before daybreak, a sedan chair swayed to the prince's residence. As soon as the sedan chair landed and Yixiu and Hongzhao came out, a voice came from behind: Brother!"

"The two turned around, but Yixiu froze. In the distance, the emperor and Hongjun were also coming here. Yixiu obviously hadn't figured out how to face the emperor after yesterday's imperial decree."

"The two children didn't go around in circles. They each bowed to the adults around the other. Hong Zhao held Hong Jun's hand and said, 'Father, mother, I am taking my brother to school!'"

"Yi Xiu smiled softly and said, "Go ahead. Remember today's lunch. The Empress Dowager has prepared your favorite food. Remember to bring your brother along."

Hong Zhao smiled widely, hm!

"After the two children left, the emperor seemed to have noticed that the atmosphere between the two was a little strange. He coughed and spoke first. Yesterday, Hong Zhao had dinner in the Yangxin Palace, but he said he was worried about you and insisted on going to Jingren Palace to check on you, but he didn't want to stay overnight in Jingren Palace."

"Yi Xiu smiled slightly, almost imperceptibly, Your Majesty, Hong Zhao is devoted to me, so I cannot let him walk around outside at that hour."

"If she gets frozen, it will be me who will feel bad. The emperor listened to Yixiu's somewhat distant voice, his eyes fell on her face, but he immediately looked away."

"After all these years, it's rare to see you care so much about anyone."

Yes, but Your Majesty must also understand that Hongzhao is worthy of my doing this.

"Yi Xiu lowered his head after he finished speaking, his eyes fell to the ground, and for a moment, no one knew what he was thinking."

"When the emperor saw this, a hint of struggle flashed across his face, and he squeezed the jade string in his hand with some force, causing a slight creaking sound."

After a long while, he finally spoke again; "Honghui's matter was my negligence, don't take it to heart. I'm going to court first, and I'll go to Jingren Palace to have lunch with you and the children."