diskusbooks Chapter 727 Extra (13)
Chapter 727 Extra (13)
In fact, just as she expected, in the war against the Tartars, she lost her eldest brother, her second brother became disabled for life, and her father was seriously injured. As a last resort, the youngest sister disguised herself as a man and took on the responsibility of the Zhenguo Mansion.
A pretty girl shouldn't have to do this, but she and her young son in the harem need the support of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion. Otherwise, even if they and their son don't covet the chair in the temple, they will be dragged into the vortex of power struggle by some means.
What's more, she is the queen, and her son was appointed as the crown prince when he was young. Her status does not allow them, her mother, or even the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion to stay out of it!
To put it simply, if she doesn't move forward, she, her son, and the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion will be doomed.
Because the new emperor couldn't possibly keep them...
War is cruel, and so is the struggle for imperial power, but she never imagined that her younger sister, who had gone to the border to lead the army to fight, after losing her eldest brother, her second brother being disabled, and her father being seriously injured, would die there after pacifying the Tartars on the grassland!
She went to the border for several years, fighting with the soldiers as a woman, not afraid of life and death, just to protect her family and country, so that her elder sister and nephew could feel at ease in the deep palace...
The empress dowager wiped the corners of her eyes with a silk handkerchief and did not speak for a long time.
Emperor Wen Zhao knew that the Empress Dowager was thinking of her relatives who died on the battlefield, namely his uncle and aunt. For a moment, his mood became a little low. However, he quickly adjusted his mood. After all, he did not forget the purpose of coming to Ningren Palace.
Clearing his throat, Emperor Wen Zhao said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured. Your son has inherited the throne and has never neglected state affairs."
He paused, and then continued, "You are my mother, and I come to pay my respects to you every day. This is my filial piety. Moreover, in Daxia, the most important thing is to smile. If I am unfilial, wouldn't I be setting a bad example for the people of the world?"
"I can't argue with you. By the way, are you here to tell me something?"
The Queen Mother sighed softly and asked Emperor Wen Zhao.
"It's nothing serious, I just wanted to come and sit with you."
Emperor Wen Zhao smiled and said, "Mother, I know you have not yet let go of my aunt's death, but we all know that my aunt died for Daxia.
In other words, my aunt's death was worth it. She wiped out the grassland Tartars for Daxia, saving millions of people from suffering from the Tartars' burning, killing and looting. She ensured that Daxia's territory would no longer be invaded and expanded the territory of Daxia.
Mother, I am not saying that my aunt should leave us. In my opinion, although my aunt's life was short, it was extremely glorious. I believe that everyone in our Daxia will remember the contributions that my aunt made to Daxia and will miss her forever.
Therefore, my son hopes that you can get over the pain of losing your aunt, eat on time, and take care of yourself. Otherwise, if your aunt knew that you didn’t eat well because of her departure, causing your body to become weaker day by day, she would definitely be distressed! "
It was taboo in the palace to mention the word "death". Based on this, what Emperor Wen Zhao said to the empress dowager undoubtedly sounded much more tactful.
"I didn't miss my meal. I just felt bad when I thought of your aunt!"
Patting her chest lightly, the Queen Mother said, "Your aunt is the youngest child in the family. I am a whole generation older than her. She is very pink and tender. Because your grandmother had to take care of the household expenses, I was basically the one who took care of your aunt before I got married to your father.
To be honest, I have never seen a child who is more sensible and caring than your aunt. Ever since she could run and jump, she has followed me and called me "big sister". When she sees me helping your grandmother with the account books, she would say "big sister, you have worked hard" and "mom, you have worked hard", and she also said that she would help us when she grows up quickly.
That year, your aunt was only three years old, and she was really lovable!"
The Queen Mother smiled faintly, her eyes moist, and continued, "Your grandfather and grandmother had two sons and two daughters in this life. Among my four brothers and sisters, your aunt is a genius.
She learns everything quickly. Not only did she learn medicine from her grandfather since she was young, she was able to feel the pulse of patients and prescribe medicine before she was ten years old. Every time she returned home from the Divine Doctor Valley, she would learn the arts of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting and how to host Zhong Kui according to your grandmother's arrangement. But this was not all your aunt learned.
She also started learning martial arts and reading military books when she was young.
I don't need to say much, you know that there are two miracle doctors in our Da Xia, one is my grandfather, and the other is your aunt. Although the people don't know your aunt's name, they call her "little miracle doctor" when they see her.
I originally thought that your aunt would no longer follow your grandfather to provide free medical services after she came of age, but I didn't expect...your eldest uncle, grandfather, and second uncle all met with accidents one after another...
When I learned that your aunt had disguised herself as a man and asked to go to the border, and even signed a military order, my heart was tightened, fearing that something might happen to your aunt on the battlefield.
As the years passed, good news from the frontier was reported back to the capital. I know your aunt has made many military achievements, but I have never been happy. I just want your aunt to be well.
In the end, the bad news finally reached my ears... Hong'er, I originally wanted to wait for your aunt to return to the court and find her a good man to marry, but your aunt, your aunt..."
Perhaps because of her emotional ups and downs, the Queen Mother could no longer speak. She wiped the corners of her eyes with a silk handkerchief. After a while, her voice became hoarse and she said, "You go and do your work. I will eat well so that your aunt will not be worried in the underworld!"
Emperor Wen Zhao responded "OK", but did not get up and leave immediately.
About half a quarter of an hour later, he stood up, said goodbye to the Queen Mother, and left Ningren Palace.
During this time, he sat on a chair, quietly accompanying the empress dowager, recalling every moment he spent with his aunt Song Lan.
Yes, Emperor Wen Zhao’s aunt was Song Lan.
"Your Majesty, what are you going to do next..."
Sitting on the imperial carriage, Yuanbao couldn't help but ask a question as he waited for Emperor Wen Zhao's order.
"Qian'an Palace!"
Emperor Wen Zhao came back to his senses from his thoughts. He glanced at Yuan Bao and responded in a low voice.
Yuanbao responded "yes" when he heard it, and then he announced loudly: "The emperor is going to Qian'an Palace!" As soon as he finished speaking, guards immediately led the way in front.
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Zhenguogongfu.
main courtyard.
"You should come out!"
Song Pengju, the Duke of Zhenguo and Song Lan's father, was sitting by the bed, holding his wife Han's hand, with sadness in his eyes. He persuaded her gently, "Our Lan'er is a good child. She definitely doesn't want to see you lying in bed!"
"I took my medicine on time."
Song Pengju first met Han during his early years in battle. At that time, Han, who was 16 or 17 years old, followed his father to the border to provide free medical treatment to the people living there.
When Song Pengju went to the city to do some business, he accidentally met Han who was taking the pulse of ordinary people on the street. Almost at that glance, his heart was moved. He thought that if he was lucky enough to meet her and the other party was not married yet, he would definitely go to propose marriage and marry the person he loved.