Chapter 160: Shocking Changes (Part 1)

Eleven Niang winked at Sister Zhen and signaled her to stay away for the time being. She was afraid that she would be too worried, so she rushed forward and explained in a low voice: Your father is back at this time, and he doesn’t know what happened. I’ll go and see.

look.

Sister Zhen nodded sensibly: Mother, go quickly

Eleven Niang lifted the curtain and entered the house.

Xu Lingyi has already served Xia Yi in the late spring and entered the clean room to change clothes.

Eleven Niang asked someone to make hot tea and sat on the big Kang near the window in the inner room to wait for Xu Lingyi.

Xu Lingyi quickly finished dressing up and came out wearing white silk clothes, with the open skirt revealing his strong chest.

He told Chun Mo and Xia Yi: Please step back, there is a lady to serve you here.

The two of them took the sapphire blue silk robe and placed it on the kang, bowed their knees and retreated.

Eleven Niang knew that he had something to say, so she sent the attendants around her to help him get dressed.

Looking at the black and shiny black hair in front of him, and smelling the faint fragrance emanating from the black hair, Xu Lingyi's mood suddenly calmed down. He couldn't bear to break the tranquility at the moment, but he understood that there was no time to think about it for a moment, and he said helplessly:

The fifth prince died of illness three days ago

The fifth prince died of illness, and it was three days ago. So what happened in the past few days?

People are instinctively afraid of events that they cannot see in the future.

Eleven Niang's hands shook, and she couldn't tie the knot of the belt even after tying it twice.

The Queen is lucky that her youngest son has died, which is definitely not good. But she was so confused that she asked instinctively in a low voice.

Xu Lingyi saw her little white hands trembling slightly, knowing that she was panicking, so he gently wrapped her hands in his palms: I just got the news last night. I cried all night, and today I left for the palace before dawn and said, comforting

She said, don't worry, I got the news as soon as possible and made arrangements.

But at this moment, it doesn't matter what the truth is, what matters is how the emperor reacts.

What did the emperor say? She quietly let him hold her hand, feeling the warmth in his palm slowly passing through her. She needed to take a breath now so that she could be stronger to face the coming storm.

Appreciation flashed in Xu Lingyi's eyes.

Women often ask for details and put the cart before the horse, but Eleven Niang points to the crux of the matter.

He couldn't help but carefully look at the person in front of him.

The curved willow eyebrows, the delicate nose is straight and straight, and the bright and clear eyes make her face as white as fresh snow appear quiet and peaceful, reminding him of warm jade, quiet and beautiful, round and gentle, which makes people feel pleasing to the eye.

Very comfortable.

While thinking about it, he couldn't help but squeeze the hand in his palm tightly, feeling her smoothness as delicate as gelatin.

The emperor decreed that the funeral ceremony should be treated as a prince's ceremony. Xu Lingyi said in a low voice that the Ministry of Rites was already proposing this matter, and the results should be available tomorrow. The voice suddenly stopped.

Sometimes, the emperor will adopt the balancing act as a funeral ceremony as a prince's ceremony. This does not mean that the emperor will pursue the matter. Sometimes, it is just a kind of compensation.

The thought flashed through her mind, and Eleven Niang immediately realized that Xu Lingyi should have something to say to her.

At this time, time was very important, and she had no time to play guessing games with him.

Eleven Niang asked directly: What does the Marquis want me to do?

Really smart

There was undisguised satisfaction in Xu Lingyi's eyes: I handed the sign to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and you will accompany your mother to the palace to see the Queen in a moment.

Although the siblings came back from Xishan together, after all, the emperor and his ministers are different, so they may not be able to meet each other at any time.

Eleven Niang thought for a moment and said: Does the Marquis have anything you want me to bring to the Queen?

No need. His wife's reaction once again confirmed his impression of her. Xu Lingyi chin slightly, the emperor has always been consistent with the empress for so many years. Firstly, the empress never interferes in foreign affairs, and secondly, the empress always regards the emperor as her husband.

You must keep this in mind and do not let the Queen have any other thoughts. As long as the Emperor respects the Queen as always, nothing will happen to our Xu family. Do you understand?

Eleven Niang nodded: I understand. Now the situation is in our favor. If the Queen is resentful, the Emperor will feel less guilty. But he feels colder than ever before.

When the fifth prince passed away, only his mother was crying for him. Even if the others had tears, they were covered up by the pressure of survival and worldly ambitions.

She took her hand out of his palm and helped him put on his coat: When is the best time for me to set off?

The palm of his hand suddenly became empty. Xu Lingyi felt the emptiness in his palm and suddenly felt as if something was missing. But he didn't want to pursue this inexplicable emotion. He had more important things to do.

I don’t know how long it will take to see the Queen. His voice was very cold. He said he would go after dinner. The most important thing now is to stabilize the Queen and not cause trouble again. I will take care of other matters.

His expression was stern and his eyes were piercing, like a sword out of its box, with cold light overflowing and a murderous aura flashing through it.

Eleven Niang shuddered.

For the first time, she realized that the man standing in front of her was a general who had commanded thousands of armies. He was a soldier who had experienced life and death. In order to survive, he would not hesitate to cut off his front with a knife.

of thorns

Knowing that the fifth prince had passed away, Mrs. Tai was much calmer than Eleven Niang had imagined.

She closed her eyes and leaned on the big pillow with a tired look, with water shining in the corners of her eyes.

The third lady who came to serve the meal stood behind the dowager with a panicked look on her face, not daring to say a word.

Mother, this is something that no one expected and no one wanted to happen. Xu Lingyi sat next to the Dowager and comforted her in a low voice. Fortunately, the eldest prince and the third prince were fine. This is also a blessing in misfortune.

The lady said nothing.

Xu Lingyi looked at Eleven Niang.

Eleven Niang immediately stepped forward and whispered: Mom, the Queen doesn’t know how to feel sad. The eldest prince and the third prince have just lost their younger brothers. They must never lose the Queen’s protection again.

The madam suddenly opened her eyes, her eyes were sharp, and she said in a deep voice: "Pass the meal around."

The voice is very calm and rational.

Xu Lingyi and Eleven Niang both breathed a sigh of relief.

There are some things that only the madam can say

At this time, it is most important to avoid being impulsive.

The third lady trotted all the way to call the maid as if she was being pardoned.

They had a hasty meal, and the third lady served the madam with her make-up. The eleventh mother also went back to the house and changed into a dress, then came back and accompanied the madam to the Buddhist hall with Xu Lingyi.

She put three sticks of incense on her hands and kowtowed three times to the Bodhisattva respectfully. The lady knelt down on the bed with her hands clasped together and murmured a prayer. Then she stood up and said: Let's go.

Eleven Niang agreed respectfully, supported the wife, and was personally escorted onto the carriage by Xu Lingyi.

When I arrived at the east gate, I got off the carriage and just stood there when a chamberlain came out to greet me: Madam, you are here and saluted the Eleven Niang: Madam

Eleven Niang took a closer look and saw that it was Eunuch Lei.

With a sad look on his face, he respectfully welcomed the two of them to Kunning Palace.

Along the way, you can see the maids hanging up the white curtains.

When I arrived at Kunning Palace, I saw a large number of palace maids and chamberlains standing in the courtyard. When I saw them coming in, a fat and white chamberlain immediately came up to greet them. While saluting them, he whispered: The emperor is inside

, please wait, Madam and Madam.

Thank you very much, Eunuch He. Madam Tai thanked the chamberlain and waited at the door with Eleven Niang.

Eunuch Lei brought the brocade tea: Madam, please sit down and wait.

The lady thanked her for her kindness and still stood: the rules cannot be broken.

Just as he was saying this, a young chamberlain came out from Dongnuan Pavilion: The emperor sent a message to the Grand Madam of the Yongping Marquis Mansion to come to see him. He bowed and invited two more people: Madam Tai Madam, please come with your servants.

After hearing this, Eunuch Lei was busy waiting for the two of them to enter the Dongnuan Pavilion.

Eleven Niang didn't dare to look at her, she lowered her eyebrows and helped Mrs. Tai into the Nuan Pavilion, and followed Mrs. Tai in salutes and kowtows.

A gentle male voice said: Set up a seat for the lady.

Eleven Niang knew that it was the emperor who was speaking, so she became even more cautious. She did not turn her head to the side, her eyes only stared at the red carpet with the red wealth flowers blooming under her feet.

Immediately, a palace maid brought a brocade dish.

The lady did not even dare to say so.

There are no outsiders here, so the madam doesn’t need to be polite.

The madam thanked her again and again, and then she half-sat on the brocade stool.

Eleven Niang immediately followed and stood behind Madam Tai, and heard the Queen's voice: I'll let you worry too.

Queen, please take care of yourself. The Madam was choked with sobs and could not continue.

The eleventh mother heard the Queen Mother's low cry.

"Ling Chen, the emperor gently advised the queen, you have been crying all day and all night, be careful of crying and hurting your eyes. There are still two princes for you to take care of, and the sixth palace for you to take charge of. Not to mention that the madam is here, you are like this,

The madam was also sad.

After hearing this, Eleven Niang hurriedly took out her handkerchief and wiped the corners of her eyes. Everyone was sad. It would not be good if she remained indifferent. Compared with the death of the fifth prince whom she had never met, she was more worried about Xu Lingyi, not knowing what he might do.

I don’t know if the Xu family can survive these crises safely.
To be continued...