Red Mansion and Crimson Pearl

Chapter 434: Dusk Change

Now, the only one left by the Empress Dowager is Princess Hongchang.

The two of them played chess quietly in the hall, and Hongchang said nothing more. When Aunt Meng came back, Hongchang stood up and said goodbye.

The Queen Mother looked at her graceful back for a while, then suddenly called her, "Hongchang."

Princess Hongchang turned around quickly and walked quickly to the Queen Mother again, smiling and bowing: "Hey!"

"What a good child!" The Queen Mother reached out, touched her tender face, and smiled lovingly.

"There have been a lot of things going on in the palace recently, and I'm afraid Zhaoqing and Yimin are both upset. I don't think they have time to play with you.

"Your father traveled with the Supreme Lord, and your brother was busy with his work, leaving your mother alone at home. She was really lonely.

"Pack up and go back to accompany her.

"As you can see, things are in chaos here.

"You're a good kid. Once I've settled down here, I'll pick you up and let you stay with me for a few more days, okay?"

Just two words of "good boy" brought tears to Hongchang's eyes.

Hongchang smiled with tears in his eyes and bowed: "I was just about to say goodbye to you. My grandmother's birthday is on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, and I should go back to help my mother prepare."

The Queen Mother smiled and nodded, then took her hand and turned back to order Aunt Meng to look in her private storehouse: "There is a purple jade Guanyin, which is perfect for Hongchang."

Then he smiled at Hongchang and said, “This was sent from Yunnan some year. The Supreme Lord kept it for a long time and only gave it to me after I was canonized.

"But I don't have any attachment to these things. If I leave them outside, someone might take them away. I would feel bad about it, so I put them away.

"That's perfect! Take it and give it to your grandmother on behalf of your mother. That's quite appropriate!"

Hongchang agreed with a smile, thanked him, and said goodbye. He then went to Daiyu and Tanchun's rooms to say goodbye and let them rest.

It was not until Aunt Meng was about to send her away that Hongchang quietly told Aunt Meng: "My grandmother favors sons over daughters and said that my mother would not marry and chose a member of the royal family who is idle and has no future.

"I won't give her such a good purple jade Guanyin! My mother's birthday is after the first month of the lunar year, I'll leave this statue to her!

"Aunt, please get any Buddha statue from the storehouse of the Yanjia Hall. It can be made of gold, silver, copper or iron. Anything is fine!

"Take it. I'll just say it was a gift from the Queen Mother to shut up my damned uncle and aunt, that's all!"

Aunt Meng felt distressed when she heard this. She hugged Hongchang and without saying a word, took her to the Queen Mother's Curry and let her choose for herself!

As expected, Hongchang picked out a tacky golden Maitreya and left happily.

When the Queen Mother heard this, she laughed and sighed, then shook her head and said, "Every family has its own problems."

At this time, Aunt Meng quietly reported Tao Xingjian's words to the Queen Mother.

The Empress Dowager had an indescribable look on her face, and after a long while she uttered the word "injustice".

Seeing that it was almost afternoon, Emperor Zhaoming sent a message: "Lin Zhixiao's family has already been transferred to Emperor Zhaoqing's name. Now that all the matters of the Jia Mansion have been clarified, they can all go back to their duties."

After hearing this, Xiaohong hurried back.

Daiyu took her to the west side hall and asked her to tell her in detail about the situation of everyone in the Jia family.

When Tanchun heard that Situ Sheng claimed that he would deal with Jia Huan as soon as possible, she felt even more sad.

Xiao Hong looked at the two and couldn't help but remind them softly, "The imperial concubine in the palace hasn't been in any trouble yet, you two really shouldn't be worried first.

"I got up early and lied to the old lady and the first lady, saying that you two were in the palace awaiting punishment. I dared not say a word!"

This word reminded the two of them.

All the sins of the Jia family were listed one by one, and many of them were involved in the affairs of the inner palace.

If they just indulge in their own sadness, it would not be the way for them to be ministers - especially since the Empress Dowager and the Emperor treat them so well!

The two of them hurriedly wiped their tears, calmed down their emotions, and thanked Xiaohong for her reminder.

As Xiaohong said, she took off her gorgeous makeup, carefully went before the empress dowager to apologize, and then returned to her room to wait for the queen's order.

The Queen Mother nodded with satisfaction: "This is the truth."

Just let them do it.

The two of them returned to their respective residences, and as expected, they wore plain clothes and copied scriptures. They dared not say or do anything more, and remained quiet.

Cao Feng, who had heard that Emperor Zhaoming had suddenly pardoned the entire family of slaves that Princess Zhaoqing had taken out of Rongguo Mansion, felt that this was very inappropriate and was planning to submit a memorial to remind them. However, before he had finished writing the memorial, he heard that Princess Zhaoqing and Princess Yimin had already taken refuge in a quiet room in the palace, wearing plain clothes and awaiting punishment. He was very satisfied and put down his pen.

Not to mention.

Let’s talk about Emperor Zhaoming.

He was sitting restlessly in the Zhaoqing Palace.

"The emperor is accompanied by the crown prince, and the procession of honor is so large that the carriage cannot go fast. Moreover, Ke Jin is following behind with the imperial doctors...

"Ziying is the most efficient and effective person. He knows that I am anxious, so he will definitely travel overnight. No matter what, he will catch up in one night.

"Even if we send someone back early in the morning to report safety, it should have arrived by this time.

"Why is there no movement?!"

Tao Xingjian listened to Emperor Zhaoming's anxious mumbling, frowned helplessly, turned around and whispered to his eldest disciple:

"As your majesty has ordered, let's get ready.

"From the imperial guards, pick out a few we can trust, and then go to Daming Palace and ask General Feng Tang to recruit a few more.

"Be careful, don't alarm the Queen."

Emperor Zhaoming clearly heard his arrangements, but did not stop them. He just walked back and forth in the palace, fidgeting.

As it was getting dark, the Dali Temple sent some results of Zhitong's sudden interrogation today. Prince Duncheng also came back from the Ye Ting and reported that the East Prince had woken up, and asked for an order on when to let him confront the West Prince.

Emperor Zhaoming was uneasy, so he suppressed everything.

The evening drums sounded all around, the city gates were about to close, and the palace gates were about to shut.

Suddenly, there were sounds of hurried footsteps outside!

Emperor Zhaoming and Tao Xingjian were both nervous! The master and servant looked at each other, Tao Xingjian strode to the door, and Emperor Zhaoming slowly sat down behind the table!

Whenever something big happens, you must remain calm.

Someone outside rushed in wrapped in snow and wind!

One of them had two arrows stuck in the back, half of his battle robe was covered in blood, only the scabbard was left on his waist, and two lines of blood and tears were on his face. He was the Eastern Palace guard assigned to the prince by Emperor Zhaoming himself!

Emperor Zhaoming felt dizzy immediately!

When the guards saw Emperor Zhaoming, a man as strong as an iron tower, his tiger eyes were filled with tears, and he knelt on his knees with a thud:

"Your Majesty! The Taishang Inn was attacked, and the Crown Prince blocked an arrow for the Taishang. He should have passed away!"

The guards burst into tears!

Emperor Zhaoming's eyes went dark, he fell backwards and fell to the ground!

Tao Xingjian was furious and shouted, "Catch him! Tie him up! Stuff his stinky mouth!"

He rushed over and picked up Emperor Zhaoming from the ground: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"

The guards and eunuchs in the room were in a mess, and someone cried out, "Call the doctor, call the doctor!"

"Shut up! Stay where you are!" Tao Xingjian shouted, looking at the person who was shouting with a fierce look in his eyes, "Catch this person and shut his mouth!"