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"emperor……"

An Lingrong was trembling, tears blurred her vision and dripped onto the back of the emperor's cold hand.

The flickering candlelight in the hall illuminated her pale face, making her grief-stricken look even more apparent.

The news of the emperor's death spread quickly throughout the Forbidden City like thunder.

The palace maids and eunuchs knelt on the ground, their cries shaking the sky. The atmosphere of grief filled the air, making it suffocating.

Hongxi suppressed his grief and took care of the funeral arrangements.

He arranged everything with a calm demeanor, as if he had grown up overnight.

He understood that his father had entrusted the country to him, and he had to shoulder this responsibility.

Outside the Qianqing Palace, the spring rain was drizzling, washing the bluestone road and also washing away the sorrow in people's hearts.

The new emperor ascended the throne and named the country Qianfeng.

An Lingrong became the first double empress dowager in the history of the Qing Dynasty, ruling the country from behind the scenes.

She forced herself to cheer up and assist Hongxi in handling government affairs.

She knew that this was the emperor's last wish and her final promise to him.

Three years later, Hongxi's mourning period for the late emperor was over.

Ministers began to submit memorials, requesting the emperor to select beauties to fill his harem.

Hongxi handed the memorial to An Lingrong, "Mother, please read..."

An Lingrong took the memorial and read it carefully.

She understood that this was the ancestral rule and also the emperor's responsibility.

"I am exhausted. I will leave the selection of concubines to the emperor."

An Lingrong rubbed her brows and pushed the memorial back to Hongxi.

She believed that Hongxi would make the right choice.

Hongxi took the memorial and understood.

He knew that his mother was still concerned about his father and was unwilling to interfere in the affairs of the harem.

He thought for a moment, picked up his pen and approved the matter of the selection, leaving it entirely to An Lingrong to handle.

He knew that his mother would definitely choose a virtuous queen for him.

An Lingrong considered carefully and finally chose the daughter of Nianhulu as the queen.

The Niohuru family had a prominent background, and their daughter was gentle, virtuous, well-educated and well-mannered, making her the perfect choice for the empress.

As for Hongyan's marriage, An Lingrong left it to Hongxi to decide.

She hoped that the queen would take on the responsibility of managing the harem as soon as possible so that she could devote herself to the work of writing medical books in the Imperial Medical Bureau.

The Imperial Medical Bureau was filled with the aroma of medicine.

An Lingrong flipped through various medical books and discussed various pharmacologies with the imperial physicians.

She is committed to integrating modern medical knowledge into ancient medical techniques, hoping to compile a medical book that will benefit future generations.

Day after day, year after year.

After countless days and nights of hard work, the "Medical Classic for the World" was finally compiled.

Hongxi personally named medical books and ordered the establishment of academies across the country to teach subjects such as medicine, mathematics, and literature.

The imperial examination was no longer limited to the eight-legged essay, but instead selected talents based on academic disciplines.

Under Hongxi's governance, the Qing Dynasty became increasingly powerful and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment.

An Lingrong looked at this grand scene and felt filled with joy.

She completed her mission and could finally leave with peace of mind.

On a quiet night, An Lingrong closed her eyes peacefully.

The news of the Empress Dowager's death was like a thunderclap, exploding over the Forbidden City, quickly spreading to every corner of the capital, and finally sweeping across the entire Qing Dynasty.

When the people first heard the rumor, they thought it was a false rumor and could not believe it.

After the news was confirmed, the entire capital was plunged into grief.

In the streets, vendors packed up their stalls and shops closed one after another, and the once bustling streets became empty.

People gathered at street corners and alleys, talking in low voices, with sadness written all over their faces.

Many people spontaneously set up incense tables at their doorsteps, lit incense and candles, and knelt down in the direction of the Cining Palace to pray for the benevolent empress dowager.

During the reign of the Empress Dowager, she reduced taxes and levies, was sympathetic to the people, and was deeply loved by them.

Now, she has passed away suddenly, and the people feel as if they have lost a loving mother, and their grief is beyond words.

Teahouses and taverns, which were once bustling and noisy places, became unusually quiet at this moment.

People gathered together to talk about the Queen Mother's achievements and recall her kindness.

Every single one of these incidents is deeply engraved in the minds of the people.

Tears flowed freely on people's faces.

After hearing the news, the ministers rushed to the palace and knelt outside the Cining Palace, heartbroken.

They were dressed in plain clothes, wore white scarves on their heads, looked solemn, and prayed silently for the Empress Dowager.

The Empress Dowager assisted two generations of emperors and made great contributions to the prosperity and stability of the Qing Dynasty.

Her death was an immeasurable loss to the Qing Dynasty.

The ministers cried bitterly, not only for the loss of a wise empress dowager, but also for their concern for the future of the Qing Dynasty.

Inside the Forbidden City, cries of grief shook the heavens.

The palace maids and eunuchs knelt outside the Cining Palace, crying heart-wrenchingly.

They have served the Empress Dowager for many years and have deep feelings for her.

Now that the Empress Dowager has passed away, they are filled with grief, as if they had lost a loved one.

The Cining Palace was filled with the strong scent of sandalwood.

An Lingrong lay quietly on the bed, her face peaceful, as if she was just asleep.

Her life is full of legends.

She rose from a humble concubine to the pinnacle of power step by step, and eventually became a wise queen.

Throughout her life, she made great contributions to the prosperity and stability of the Qing Dynasty.

Now, she has retired and passed away peacefully.

Hongxi and Hongyan knelt in front of the bed, tears streaming down their faces.

They held An Lingrong's hands tightly, unwilling to let go.

The queen mother's voice, smile, and earnest teachings appeared in their minds one after another.

Hongxi choked up and called out "Mother" over and over again.

Hongyan hugged An Lingrong's arms tightly and cried like a baby.

He lost his mother who loved him the most, and the grief in his heart was beyond words.

In the Qianqing Palace, Hongxi suppressed his grief and handled government affairs.

He understood that his mother hoped that he would be a wise ruler and protect the Qing Dynasty.

He cannot let his mother down.

The memorials piled up like a mountain, but Hongxi couldn't read a single word.

The image of his mother always appeared before his eyes.

His mother's teachings always echoed in his ears.

He put down the pen in his hand, walked to the window, looked at the blooming peach blossoms outside the window, his heart full of longing.

Peach blossoms are my mother’s favorite flowers.

Every spring, my mother would enjoy the peach blossoms in the garden of the Cining Palace.

Today, the peach blossoms are still in full bloom, but my mother is no longer here.

Hongxi burst into tears, his heart filled with grief and longing.

He knew that although his mother had left, she would always live in his heart.

He will definitely remember his mother's teachings, be a wise ruler, and protect the Qing Dynasty.

This is his best reward to his mother and his best explanation to his father.

In the 13th year of Qianfeng's reign, Empress Dowager Anjia died in Cining Palace.

Emperor Qianfeng was heartbroken and posthumously named the Empress Dowager "The Wise and Honorable Empress Dowager of the Assisting Government."

The whole country was mourning the passing of the Empress Dowager.

An Lingrong's departure was a huge loss to the Qing Dynasty.

But the achievements she left behind will be forever engraved in the history of the Qing Dynasty.