The imperial edict from the deposed prince caused drastic changes in the court.
Although Xie Tingzhou's face was injured, he went to court as usual. Whenever his colleagues asked, he would confess that he was beaten by his brother for stealing fragrance and jade.
In the past two days, the atmosphere in both the court and the palace was extremely depressed. The officials did not dare to make trouble at this juncture, and therefore did not dare to impeach Xie Tingzhou.
The throne was empty, and the courtiers were busy writing documents. There were two piles on Emperor Tongxu's desk. One pile was for his supporter of Qin King Li Zhaonian, and the other pile was for the memorial to invite King Qi to be crown prince.
Qi King Li Yanchang, who was once out of reach of the throne, seems to have the ability to compete after the former prince Li Jincheng was eliminated.
Emperor Tongxu's eyes were sunken and he looked haggard, but he still leaned on the desk.
This incompetent emperor, who has no clothes and no food, is standing on his last duty, as if he wants to live up to the word "dedicated to the best of his ability".
"Your Majesty." Defu stepped forward to persuade, "It's time to rest."
Emperor Tongxu said "hmm", turned his head and glanced at the sky, and said, "Let's hold the lamp."
The palace maid entered the palace, and the lamps were lit in Hanzhang Palace.
Emperor Tongxu looked at it for a moment, his eyes began to blur, and he couldn't see the words clearly.
He leaned back on the dragon chair and said after a while: "Where is Shigure? Call her in."
DeFeo: "Yes."
Shen Yu entered the palace and said, "Your Majesty."
"Come here."
"Yes." Shen Yu came closer and met Emperor Tongxu's turbid eyes.
"He was born well." Emperor Tongxu looked at it for a while before saying.
Shen Yu's expression did not change, but she began to feel uneasy because of this inexplicable sentence.
Emperor Tongxu said, "Come and read the memorial for me."
Shen Yu was startled and knelt down on one knee, "Your Majesty..."
Defu was also shocked, but did not dare to speak.
"Get up." Emperor Tongxu said, "I didn't ask you to kneel."
Shen Yu stood up and said: "I am the imperial guard in front of the palace, and I dare not interfere in the government affairs."
Emperor Tongxu said leisurely: "My eyes are not working anymore, but I don't use my eyes to see people. You read the book for me."
Shen Yu and Defu both understood that this sentence meant trust.
Defu was secretly shocked. This kind of honor was truly unprecedented.
If it weren't for Emperor Tongxu's death in the near future, why worry about not being able to become a supreme minister in the future?
such a pity.
It's a pity that there has always been one emperor and one courtier. Who knows what will happen after the new emperor succeeds to the throne.
Even DeFu himself has to start thinking of ways to find a new career.
Shen Yu stepped forward and saw that the cup on the table contained not tea, but ginseng slices soaked in the slightly yellow water.
Has it reached this point? she thinks.
Shen Yu was about to read the memorial, and Defu hurriedly left Hanzhang Hall.
The sound of the memorial being read in an upright tone rang out in the hall.
Emperor Tongxu closed his eyes and always made comments after Shen Yu finished reading a memorial.
Emperor Tongxu half-closed his eyes, as if he was about to fall asleep.
He remembered the last long talk he had with Shen Zhongan, which was a few days before the war started in Yanliang Pass.
He said: "You praise your daughter with me all the time. Your daughter is so good, why not become my daughter-in-law? It will also fulfill our relationship as king and minister."
"That can't be done." Shen Zhongan immediately objected. He said, "My girl is very wild and doesn't like to be detained in Shengjing. If her temperament enters the palace, she will not cause you any chaos."
"It's all because of your habit." Emperor Tongxu drank tea, "Leave it to me and I will control it for you."
"Which son of yours is suitable?" Shen Zhongan asked: "All the successful people are married, but my daughter will not be a concubine."
Emperor Tongxu thought for a long time, but he really couldn't find any candidates. Those who were not married were probably not worthy of the beautiful little girl.
Shen Zhongan smiled heartily, "No, don't think about it. A child without a mother needs to be pampered, and she is a girl, so just let her be."
"Zhong'an." Emperor Tongxu suddenly said: "Although I am more than ten years older than you, you can't see it through. I have been restrained by Da Zhou and trapped myself. Now my health is getting worse day by day." , I will definitely go ahead of you."
The topic suddenly became serious.
Shen Zhongan said: "Your Majesty said this..."
Emperor Tongxu interrupted him, "I was born in the royal family, and my flesh and blood ties are indifferent. Brotherhood may be a killer. You are the only one. Only you can I have a good talk with you."
Emperor Tongxu did not claim to be me in front of him.
"I can't hold it any longer. If I take the first step someday, you can protect the country of Zhou for me." He said.
However, the person he was willing to entrust his country to had taken a step ahead of him and died in the hands of his son.
The last national pillar of the Great Zhou Dynasty fell in the cold wind and snow of Yanliang Pass.
Tears dripped from the corners of his wrinkled eyes and disappeared into his gray temples.
He didn't know whether he was crying for his lost friends or his crumbling country.
"Your Majesty, this letter is from the Ministry of Rites." Shen Yu paused.
Emperor Tongxu asked: "Why don't you continue reading?"
Shen Yu said: "The former prince... no, Li Jincheng wrote a letter of sin and it was included in it."
Emperor Tongxu opened his eyes, "Give it to me."
He secretly wiped the corners of his eyes with his sleeve, and the vague weakness in his eyes disappeared.
Emperor Tongxu sat up and took the sinner's letter, "Give me the candlestick."
Shen Yu took the candlestick.
The eloquent and sinful book with several thousand words burned in the hands of Emperor Tongxu.
He looked at Shen Yu in the firelight, and seemed to be looking at another person through her.
Emperor Tongxu murmured: "This is my first explanation to Shen Zhongan."
