When Jiang Tian left Sherenyuan again, it was already two hours after the third watch. During this period, although there were people outside asking for instructions and greetings several times, they were all dismissed by Li Hong without hesitation. Except for two routine breaks when he drank medicine, he was almost always asking questions and answering questions.
It was not until a female official from the Central Palace asked him on behalf of someone why he stayed in Shirenyuan all night that the meeting had to be ended. Despite this, there is still an additional branch mission scene in Jiang Tian's vision panel: "The Prince's Ambition: Progress (0%)"
Well, it seems that it is still the same as before. It is a process with basically no clues or hints, and no price for failure. It depends entirely on one's own speculation and exploration. However, according to Jiang Tian's initial thoughts, this may involve some opportunities for change in Li Hong's last years of life?
Historically, there are few records about the cause of death of Prince Li Hong, and it is also full of doubts and legends; because in April of the next year (the second year of the Yuan Dynasty), when he traveled to Luoyang with the emperor and empress, he was in the Qiyun Hall of Hebi Palace. His sudden death without any warning has led to a lot of conspiracy theories.
For example, the most exaggerated statement is that he protected the country as the prince of the country. Many people in the government and the public and the clan who should have been liquidated also repeatedly violated the wishes of the queen mother; therefore, they were abolished by Wu Zetian secretly for inconvenient reasons. Drugged, resulting in continued weakness and death.
However, in this meeting, the main impression he left on Jiang Tian was more like an artistic young man who loves literature and is rich in knowledge, but is sentimental and delicate, has keen senses without losing his sense of city, and pays special attention to family ties; Not like a perfect dynastic heir.
Because he certainly looks like an ideal son and brother; but as a supervisor of the East Palace with strong parents, he thinks too much about things in private, and it is easy to care too much about someone and something; he lacks the decisiveness and ability to stand alone and work hard to protect himself. He is ruthless and does not have the determination and courage to be low-key and forbearing.
However, Jiang Tian still received a token from the benevolent and filial prince/future filial emperor - a small jade plaque. In the future, with this token, he could go to the East Palace anytime and anywhere and ask for an interview. Of course, this is not for Jiang Tian's own use.
At the same time, Prince Li Hong, who was returning home under the setting moonlight and heavy night dew, was also coughing lightly on the chariot. His mind was filled with the raccoon slave who claimed to be the "Observer of Time and Space", telling him many future news, which continued to impact and ripple, and he seemed to be distracted.
As a result, he was unable to respond to the continuous greetings beside the chariot. Although he was still not sure in his heart, what the other party said would definitely happen in the future; or what his true motives and stance were. But if anything happens, he still wants to try his best to avoid one or two, those unbearable things that are said to have been recorded in the annals of history.
In contrast, he knew his final date of death, which would probably be after Luodu Dauchi in April of the next year; instead, he felt unexpectedly calmer in his heart, just like the thick gloom that had always been hanging over his heart. It's as if all the children are scattered; only the planning and planning for the remaining time is left.
At least, in order to repay his father, the emperor and his mother for their childbirth, and to maintain the relationship between his remaining brothers and sisters; he would do his best to leave as much as possible before his death no matter what. Li Hong, immersed in his own thoughts, was so focused that he didn't even notice when the chariot stopped.
After stepping off the chariot, he suddenly swayed and felt dizzy; however, Su Wenjing, the attendant next to him, quickly helped him with quick eyes and hands. Apparently, the two-hour night talk had consumed so much of his energy and strength that he could not even walk back to the dormitory on his own.
However, after being surrounded by everyone and lying down in the tent, Li Hong ordered Su Wenjing to give copies to the prime ministers and East Palace officials who assisted in supervising the country, including Dai Zhide, Zhang Wenguan, Xiao Dezhao, Li Jingxuan and others. I took it to look at it separately; only to see Su Wenjing kneeling down on the spot and begging in a mournful voice:
"Your Highness, please take care of yourself! You have stayed up all night in the House of Sharing. You must not overwork yourself! This old slave... this old slave... I really don't dare to obey my orders!"
"Ambassador Su, you are also my old companion who has served Gu for many years. Why don't you understand Gu's thoughts?" Prince Li Hong also sighed deeply and said with some difficulty: "Although Gu is a little sleepy at the moment, he is full of energy. I was so excited that I had no intention of taking a break.”
"In that case, then Ambassador Su Zhong, please step down as ordered! Next, how about asking my concubine to read the document for His Highness?" At this time, a female voice also sounded outside the bead curtain at the right time; The Crown Princess Pei, who was dressed in palace attire, followed the female historian and the palace servants and filed in.
With quick eyes and quick hands, they quickly laid out the large and small silver basins, thin-necked silver pots, carved gold lamps, flowing copper branches and other utensils. Mrs. Pei walked up to Prince Li Hong carrying a bowl of amber soup. ; Bowed slightly and said: "Let me serve the prince and take medicine."
"Zhirou, you still know my feelings." Prince Li Hong also looked a little helpless, and looked at Mr. Pei gently and tenderly; he drank the medicinal soup bit by bit with his eyebrows slightly apart; nevertheless, this shallow bowl Li Hong stopped to take a breath and drank the decoction three times before drinking it completely.
However, at this moment, Su Wenjing, the close attendant who returned with small steps, also held a stack of half-foot-high zhazi and delivered it to Li Hong, who was sitting next to him, on a silver platter. The Crown Princess picked up one of the cards and recited: "Remember the heavy rain in Yuanzhou causing disaster..." Li Hong waved his hand softly: "Pass"
Immediately afterwards, Mr. Pei picked up the next copy and continued to read the details on the seal: "To repair the residence of Sun Simiao, the admonishing doctor of Huayuan County...". However, Li Hong, who had closed his eyes, waved his hand again: "Pass.". "It was reported that King Xi Nuluo of Nanzhao was dead, and he sent an envoy to pay his respects..." "Passed"
"I am writing to Monk Chi Yi, the Duke of Xining County, to inform me of my illness." "Guo"; "To commemorate the death of Hong Ren (the fifth ancestor of Zen), the great master of Dongshan Temple in Shuangfeng Mountain, and to beg for your imperial edict..." "Guo": "To report to the Protectorate of Anxi , Anguo (today's Bukhara) of the nine surnames of Zhaowu was invaded by black-clad food; ""passed"
"I reported to the Anxi Protectorate that the Khotan king Wei Chi and the chieftains of Fu Xiong's descendants came to court" "passed"; "I reported to Zhang Junche and others who joined the army in Jizhou to report that Jiang Wang Yun and Zi Wei had rebelled." Li Hong suddenly opened his eyes. Said: "Stay". A burst of excitement and sadness flashed through my heart, and I couldn't help myself for a moment.
Li Yun, King of Jiang, was the seventh son of Emperor Taizong. In the fifth year of Zhenguan (631), he was granted the title of King of Tan. In the tenth year of Zhenguan (636), he was granted the title of King of Chiang and the governor of Anzhou. According to what the raccoon slave said, he soon committed suicide in fear of crime. The seemingly unrelated death of King Chiang also became the beginning of the reduction of the branches of the clan.
Immediately afterwards, Mrs. Pei read through ten more detailed letters; until she read again, "It said: I ordered the Taiping Temple to be built to sacrifice the emperor's twelve concubines, Li, to pray for Mrs. Rongguo..." Li Hong Suddenly he stood up and murmured: "Taiping... Taiping, can't you escape God's will after all?"
After a while, Li Hong calmed down again and said to the Crown Princess Pei: "Zhirou, please prepare a gift list for me, go to Twelve Niangs, and say it is your brother's wish." "Meanwhile, please give her some time to talk to her at home." Mrs. Pei responded meekly, "I obey my orders."
If we want to say that among the many princes and princesses, the one who enjoys the most favor and favor from the Second Saint is undoubtedly this twelfth-ranked girl. Although he was only eight years old, he was always at the knees of the two saints and was inseparable. According to that, he would also be the most powerful and long-lived one in the future.
Therefore, if there are some disputes and dissatisfactions that are not in line with the Queen Mother's wishes, only through her can things be resolved and resolved.
On the west side of Da Nei, which is far opposite to the East Palace, and at the other end of the South Lane area of Yeting Palace, Wan'er is waiting in the company of the woman A Qiu, and Madam Zheng, who was escorted back overnight, has disheveled hair and clothes. The sight of her skirt falling off shocked her so much that she burst into tears on the spot.
Until late at night, after Jiang Tian returned from the darkness, the crying that had been lingering in the house gradually stopped and became silent. They saw mother and daughter already fully clothed and lying on the bed, hugging each other tightly; their eyes, which looked extremely red and swollen, were especially stained with tears.
They slept so deeply that they still didn't wake up until daybreak; until the sound of knocking on the door broke the silence again. However, when Jiang Tian hid himself again after waiting for the rest of the night, Mrs. Zheng, who was awakened by surprise, had no time to freshen up and hurriedly opened the door to greet her.
However, they found that the few strong palace servants who were guarding the courtyard outside the door last night had disappeared at this moment, as if they were preparing for the attack. Only the newly-appointed Supervisor Lin was left, standing in the courtyard with a smile on his face and an old man with a sagging face, a little impatient; when he saw her, he frowned and said:
"You are the Zheng family who works for Feng'en Palace? It's really shameful... How could you be favored by a nobleman?" The old eunuch murmured a few words and then said: "But it is also your good fortune. The Crown Princess of the East Palace has announced that the summons The sinful family member Zheng and my daughter are going to the West Shaoyang Courtyard to attend duty in preparation for dispatch."
"..." After hearing these words, she was frightened and resisted last night and tonight. Mrs. Zheng, who thought she was absolutely unjust, fell down and sat on the ground; tears burst into her face in an instant. After taking a look at where Jiang Tian was hiding, he hoarsely bowed and said, "Convicted woman, I thank you for your kindness."
After a while, there was a solemn and calm atmosphere in the room that was closed again. Because the soldiers were in disarray and her clothes were disheveled, Madam Zheng was pulling Wan'er almost to the ground. She bowed solemnly in front of Jiang Tian and said in a choked voice, "Thank you, Mr. Li, for your protection and thoughtfulness."
"Ms. Zheng... you have to understand one thing." Jiang Tian sighed to Mrs. Zheng who prostrated herself: "She is not only your daughter, but also the cause and effect and fate that I have established in this life. No matter what, I will do my best. I will do my best to protect her and teach her how to live well in the future."
"As for you, you are just a supplement to teaching her. So don't have any unnecessary fantasies and delusions; don't easily test my bottom line or challenge my patience; if I lose this incarnation, I can only spend some time to gather myself again; But when you die, all things will cease.”
"Of course I will try my best to ensure Wan'er's survival, but you are not a necessary condition. Therefore, I hope you can understand your own position and value. At least, apart from the fact that you have an involuntary life, don't you Is there anything else that can be lost?"
"Of course, the current turning point also involves your own opportunities. At most, I just followed the trend and did some trivial work. Besides, after you arrive at the East Palace, it is not only an opportunity to escape from the crime, but it may not be a potential Challenge? Are you ready?" (End of Chapter)
