20demayo Chapter 211 Nian Gengyao's Letter
Chapter 211 Nian Gengyao's Letter
Shen Meizhuang laughed dryly, "Didn't the Queen Mother complain that this medicine tasted bitter yesterday? So I asked Doctor Wen to add some plum wine to it and boil it together. That's why it tasted sour and astringent. Try it again, Queen Mother. Is the bitterness much less?"
Hearing her explanation, the Queen Mother smacked her lips.
Finally, a smile spread across the corners of his mouth, "Indeed, even if I swallowed the medicine before, the aftertaste was still bitter, but now it tastes much better."
In this way, there will be no suspicion.
Shen Meizhuang considerately helped the empress dowager take the medicine.
After taking the medicine, the Queen Mother leaned back comfortably.
She also chatted with Shen Meizhuang about things in the palace, saying that the Sixth Prince had been smiling a lot recently and smiled whenever he saw people, that the Third Prince and the Fourth Prince had done well in their studies, and that Wen Yi had become more fond of dressing up recently, so she asked the ladies for some hairpins.
The empress dowager listened with a smile, and closed her eyes when she was tired. Shen Meizhuang stopped talking, helped tuck in the quilt, and served the empress dowager to lie down.
Just went out.
Zhu Xi walked Shen Meizhuang to the door.
Zhu Xi said, "Thank you, Concubine Hui, for your willingness to serve me. If Concubine Hui hadn't come, I'm afraid Shoukang Palace would not be so lively."
"Aunt, there's no need to be polite. The Queen Mother treats me very well, and it's my duty to be filial to her." Shen Meizhuang nodded.
"To be filial to the Queen Mother, you have to see what she wants. Now the Queen Mother is only used to being served by Concubine Hui. If it were someone else, I'm afraid she wouldn't want to be served by her."
Shen Meizhuang smiled faintly, "Aunt, you are complimenting me. I am still free today, so I will go see Sixth Prince. I will come back after the medicine for the evening is cooked."
Zhu Xi bowed and said to her, "Your servant respectfully sends you off, Your Majesty."
"Aunt, please serve the Queen Mother quickly. I won't bother you any more."
After Shen Meizhuang left, Zhu Xi waited beside the Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother's health was getting worse. She had been sleeping in a daze these days. Sometimes when she woke up, she would talk to Zhuxi and then fall asleep again.
I sleep fitfully and it's hard to get a good night's sleep.
Especially this time, I wonder what the Queen Mother dreamed of.
From time to time, he murmured:
"No... the Ulanara clan must be preserved."
"Back position...back position."
"Old Fourteen, Old Fourteen..."
At first, Zhuxi just thought that the empress dowager was recalling the sad things in her youth. After all, she was worried a lot when she was sick, so she didn't suspect anything.
Then, the Queen Mother began to talk about recent events.
"Kill Guaerjia. Don't let him..."
"The emperor's thoughts are not on her."
"We can't let the emperor suspect Yixiu."
Zhu Xi listened with a puzzled look on his face. The Queen Mother's complexion became worse and worse in her sleep.
In less than half an incense stick of time, the empress dowager woke up again.
When the Queen Mother woke up, she was covered in cold sweat, as if she had been immersed in water.
Zhuxi quickly ordered people to help the empress dowager wipe her body clean and change her clothes.
Then he invited Wen Shichu to come and take the patient's pulse, and Wen Shichu then prescribed a prescription.
This went on for several days, and the Queen Mother had restless dreams.
But my body felt tired and I wanted to sleep, but fortunately Doctor Wen's prescription worked.
The Queen Mother's health was getting better day by day, but her nightmares did not go away.
The weather is good today, the sun is shining brightly, and although the wind is cool, the sun is warm.
The Queen Mother finally regained consciousness. After dinner, she chatted with Zhu Xi.
Zhu Xi talked about the Queen Mother's condition in the past few days, secretly complaining to Doctor Wen: "The Queen Mother didn't have nightmares before. Although Doctor Wen's medicine is effective, it doesn't help at all. I don't know if he is putting in any effort."
"Don't blame the imperial physician for being useless. I know my own body best. Recently, I have been dreaming about things from the past. I am old, and things from the past are like a revolving lantern, flashing before my eyes. The more people I miss, the more I dream about."
The Queen Mother leaned back, tilted her head and smiled.
As she spoke, Zhuxi was about to wipe away her tears, "The Queen Mother is kind-hearted and considerate of the old people, but she should also think more about herself."
"Now I am almost at the end of my life, what else is there to think about?" The Queen Mother sighed, and then continued speaking word by word.
"I have dreamt so many things these days, and I have made up my mind about many things."
"The Queen Mother ordered, I will definitely remember it."
"Now that the old matter of Chun Yuan has been brought up again, even though I know that it was not Yi Xiu who did it, it is hard to clear myself of the blame. Add to that the slanderous information spread by Guarjia clan, and I am afraid that the emperor and empress will split and become irreconcilable."
The Queen Mother coughed and continued.
"Originally, I wanted to find out the real culprit behind the Guaerjia clan, but now my health is afraid that I can't wait that long. This matter has caused the emperor and empress to be suspicious. It is the fault of the Guaerjia clan, and they ordered that the Guaerjia clan be executed. This matter can't be investigated further."
"But..." Zhu Xi hesitated. She could see many things clearly.
She wanted to warn her, but she was afraid that the Queen Mother was sick and confused.
But before she could say anything, the Queen Mother started coughing.
After a coughing fit, she continued, "Go get some paper and pen. I'm leaving a decree behind. If necessary, you must get it out to save the queen!"
Zhuxi had no choice but to respond without even a whim.
"Yes Yes."
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Yikun Palace.
"My lady, Emin has committed suicide."
Xie Yun was taking Nian Shilan's pulse. When he got closer, he spoke in a low voice.
Hearing this, Nian Shilan raised an eyebrow, "It really worked."
"Yes, I think it is incredible."
"This is a risky move. They dare to gamble because they have the capital to gamble. Shen Meizhuang is close to the Queen Mother, and the Queen Mother is confused during her illness, so it is inevitable that she will say something revealing, and Shen Meizhuang heard it."
Nian Shilan raised her lips and said calmly.
Xie Yun nodded, "I see."
After taking the patient's pulse, Xie Yun carefully took out a letter from under his medicine box.
"I have another piece of good news to tell you, Your Majesty. This is an urgent letter from Lord Nian from the south to your Majesty. It arrived in the capital this morning, and I delivered it to you."
Hearing that it was a letter from her brother, Nian Shilan's face flashed with surprise. She quickly took it and opened it to check.
My brother no longer has the status he once had, so many things are difficult for him to do.
The communication between the two was no longer as convenient as before, and since Yinzhen was suspicious, they had to reduce contact when necessary.
Now I can only rely on Xie Yun to deliver letters.
[My sister Shilan.]
My brother is doing well at home. You can rest assured that my brother is in good health, and the younger generations like Nianfu are also in good health. It's just that your sister-in-law had a serious illness when she first arrived here, but she is recovering now.
The younger generation was often depressed, with nowhere to display their skills, and they would spend the whole day hunting wild rabbits and wild deer. It was also rare to see them being friendly and respectful to each other, as they were always too busy in the past and never saw it.
You don't have to worry about your brother. Although the days back home are boring, they are also pleasant. Commander Li often sends people here privately, and I am also maintaining various relationships. I have been preparing for the matter you mentioned. You can rest assured.
I don't know how my sister is doing in the palace, whether she is still short of money. I don't know her situation in the palace, but I always think that more money would be more convenient. I asked Xie Yun to deliver the things. If you need anything else, just tell him to send a message to me, and I will ask someone to prepare it.
Brother, I am well. Don't worry. 】