Shen Shiyun continued, "De Prince Yu hated Tai Zu Ye for 'taking his father's throne.' This was his personal narrow-mindedness and prejudice. He also hated Tai Zu Ye's direct descendants. If he was allowed to gain power, he would certainly abolish the Qing court and establish a new regime. Chenqie had no choice but to kill him first. His Majesty was merciful. Remembering Imperial Uncle's lifetime of hard work and high meritorious service, he did not declare him guilty of treason and still buried him with heavy ceremony. The Regent and His Majesty are different. They are both Tai Zu Ye's direct descendants. No matter who wins, they will not threaten the Great Qing's rule, much less make things difficult for you. You are destined to sit firmly on this throne, so why should you worry? Or is it difficult to choose between a son and a lover? "
The Empress Dowager hesitantly said, "In terms of scheming, in terms of experience, success or failure is obvious … but … if Fulin he … this is treason and heresy, he will be struck by lightning!" Shen Shiyun put down the teacup, leaned forward toward the Empress Dowager, and said with a smile, "What do you mean? Could it be that His Majesty is actually the Regent's biological son? "The Empress Dowager's body trembled." There is no such thing, "she said in alarm," You … how can you talk nonsense? "
Shen Shiyun returned to her seat, leaned lightly against the back of the chair, and said with a smile, "If you say there is no such thing, then let's just say there is no such thing. In any case, this kind of thing, nobody can say for sure. "Her words were full of mockery, obviously she did not believe her. The Empress Dowager was aware that she was in the wrong, so she did not dare to argue. Shen Shiyun smiled and said, "Tell me, what do you want Chenqie to do?" Finally the conversation turned to the main topic.
The Empress Dowager took several deep breaths before she said the words she had prepared beforehand, "After so many years, the evidence that should be destroyed has been destroyed, and the people who should be silenced have been killed. Recently I suddenly heard that Emperor Taizong left behind a scroll. It is very likely that there are relevant records in it. When he entered the capital, he brought it with him to the Imperial Palace. Now it is stored in the Upper Study Room. His Majesty probably also received the news. Recently he has been loitering around that area. It is not good for me to make a move. Moreover, because of the haste, it is inconvenient to make too big a move. Aijia wants you to take His Majesty out of the capital for the time being. As long as you can delay for ten days to half a month, I will be able to clean things up here. At that time, if he doesn't find anything, he can only leave it as it is. You can use the excuse of accompanying His Majesty out of the palace to relax. He dotes on you so much, I don't think he will refuse. "
The Empress Dowager's voice was pleading. Shen Shiyun remained unmoved. He seemed to be very appreciative of Empress Dowager's pleading. He smiled and said, "Empress Dowager, if this matter is not handled properly, the two most important people to you are likely to be injured or even perish together. If chenqie helps mediate and divert the Emperor away, creating an opportunity for you to deal with the aftermath, you can protect your lover and son at the same time, and everyone can live a peaceful life. Tell me, does this count as the most important thing in your life? "
When the Empress Dowager heard that she was only asking a question and did not say whether it was okay or not, her heart was anxious and angry. But in front of her, she was the only one who could help her. She could not offend her, so she could only clench her teeth and nod. Shen Shiyun smiled and said, "Then, chenqie has helped you so much. How will you repay me?"
When the Empress Dowager heard that she actually dared to talk about conditions with her, she was even more furious. She really wanted to slap the table and stand up on the spot. But then she thought, "No matter how greedy she is, it's impossible for her to eat until aijia is poor. This matter involves too many people, so there can't be the slightest mistake. As the saying goes, if you ask for help, you have to lower your head. This kind of woman comes from a humble background, all she wants is some gold, silver and jewelry. I can still afford it. In exchange for a peaceful life for the rest of my life, it's worth it. "Her heart was calm, so she replied," Okay, tell me. "
Shen Shiyun said, "To be able to help Empress Dowager solve problems, this is chenqie's good fortune accumulated over several lifetimes. How can I reach for a yard after getting an inch and ask for a reward? Chenqie only hopes that I can live in harmony with Empress Dowager. I hope that you will treat me as your own and not oppose me and His Majesty. This is enough for my lifelong wish. " Seeing her suddenly being generous, the Empress Dowager guessed that she was trying to curry favor with her, so it was not a big deal to eat a few words. She said, "If you can do it, aijia will remember your kindness for the rest of my life. Now tell me your plan. "
Shen Shiyun said, "chenqie already has a plan. His Majesty once built a Shen family ancestral hall in Jiangnan for me to worship my ancestors. Chenqie said that since it happened to be the middle of spring, chenqie would like to invite him to come with me to offer incense and worship, to fulfill my filial piety. Moreover, Jiangnan is a water town with beautiful scenery, I can accompany him on a boat on the lake. It's a great pleasure. "
The Empress Dowager's face sank. She angrily said, "How dare you! His Majesty privately appropriated money from the national treasury to build your family's ancestral hall, but he didn't say a word to aijia. That's fine, but my son is the Emperor, his status is very noble, how can he kowtow to a commoner like you? You are just taking this opportunity to take His Majesty on a scenic tour, delaying his great undertaking of ruling the country! "Shen Shiyun smiled and said," If it weren't for Empress Dowager's intention, I wouldn't have made this trip. But if you take back your order, chenqie will cancel the plan. "
The Empress Dowager was startled. She quickly calmed down and said in her heart, "His Majesty is going with her, he will definitely wear plain clothes. The common people won't know the truth, but I won't lose the imperial family's face. As long as I can cover up this matter, I'll make any sacrifice. "She nodded and said," Very well, I'll do as you say. "
Shen Shiyun did not show any surprise or joy, as if she already had a card up her sleeve. While helping the Empress Dowager to stand up, she said, "Empress Dowager, chenqie knows you don't like me very much, because you despise my lowly background. But you don't know, my father and the Prince Regent are old acquaintances, so he personally wrote a letter for me to come and seek shelter. "" What did you say? "the Empress Dowager asked.
Shen Shiyun laughed and said, "They are good friends. I'm not boasting, but my father is indeed a talented person in both pen and sword. During the Guanzhao campaign, several times Wangye invited him to help in the battle. My father was indifferent to fame and fortune, he yearned for a simple life of mountains and rivers, so he lived in seclusion in Jiangnan's Shadowless Villa. It's a pity … in the end he still could not escape the Jianghu vendetta. No one can be blamed, it's all fate. " The Empress Dowager's heart softened. She sighed and said, "As a son and a daughter, it's my duty to offer sacrifice to your father."
The Xuan Shuang was leaning against the wall to spy. As soon as he saw the Empress Dowager leaving the hall, he immediately pulled Cheng Jiaxuan around the corner and jumped into the room through the side window. He jumped onto his own small bed, crossed his legs, and rested his arms on his knees. Cheng Jiaxuan walked to the side and carefully closed the door. Then he sat down by the bed and frowned. "Lord Baylor," he said, "What we just heard, should we let it rot in our stomach, or should we report it to His Majesty? I really don't have any idea. "
The Xuan Shuang was surprised. "Just now?" He asked, "We were admiring flowers! What did you hear? " His eyes were filled with naivety and confusion. Then he turned his palm over and really did insert a bunch of small orange flowers into Cheng Jiaxuan's hair.
Cheng Jiaxuan knew that he was implicitly expressing his position, but in his heart he was still very flustered. "You're really good at pretending," he said angrily, "People are telling you the truth, you're just joking around! I just feel that His Majesty has been deceived a lot. His background is unclear. After ascending the throne, he hasn't been able to truly wield power. He's just like a marionette being toyed with. The one who killed his father emperor is his closest relative. He's really pitiful. You should be able to understand this kind of pain. If we continue to pretend to be deaf and dumb, we won't be able to help him … "
The Xuan Shuang turned around and put his head in front of hers. The tips of their noses were almost touching. He paused for a moment, and then said word by word, "You're becoming more and more like Master Li." Right now the two of them were very close to each other. Cheng Jiaxuan felt his warm breath on her face. She blushed and her heart raced. At the same time, she felt extremely unnatural. She turned around and got off the bed, and then walked back and forth in the room.
The Xuan Shuang lay down on his side, his elbow propped up on a pillow, his palm propped up on his forehead, his legs crossed, swinging in the air. With a mysterious smile he said, "Don't worry, it won't be long before Her Majesty personally arrives at the Snow Song Palace." "Humph," Cheng Jiaxuan said, "How do you know?" The Xuan Shuang put on a profound expression, but he did not answer.
The two of them waited until five o 'clock in the afternoon. Sure enough, an announcement came from outside the door, "His Majesty has arrived!" Cheng Jiaxuan slanted his eyes and said with a laugh, "You're really something." The Xuan Shuang grinned and lightly jumped off the bed. Pulling Cheng Jiaxuan's hand, they walked toward the door.
Several eunuchs escorted the Emperor into the main hall, and then one by one they excused themselves. It had been six years since Emperor Shunzhi ascended the throne. Although it could not be said that he had been reborn, there was still a big difference compared to when he first ascended the throne. His administration placed great importance on agricultural development, reducing the famine caused by the chaos of war to a minimum. The opposition to the Qing Dynasty was declining day by day, but there were also many common people who wanted to live a peaceful life, offering offerings to the imperial court in exchange for the safety of their family. At the same time, he had grown into a young man, his appearance was also becoming more and more handsome. Shen Shiyun helped him to sit down. She smiled and said, "Your Majesty is busy with a myriad of affairs every day, chenqie has to trouble Your Majesty to come here for some personal reasons. Please don't take offense."
Shunzhi laughed and said, "How can that be? Zhen still wants to thank you for giving me this opportunity to take a break from the busy schedule. Speaking of which, Zhen has not come to see you for quite a few days. A while ago you asked Zhen to release Concubine Ying, I wonder how she is doing recently? "Shen Shiyun said," That was Your Majesty's grace to her. After Concubine Ying moved out of Jing Qi Pavilion, she turned over a new leaf. Every day she recites sutras and pays respect to Buddha, cultivating her body and mind. Your Majesty need not worry about her. "
"Hmm, that's good," Shunzhi said. He once had deep feelings for Concubine Ying, Zheng Ying. It was only because she caused a ruckus in the inner palace, her methods were vicious that he could not bear it any longer. Therefore, he stripped her of her position and banished her to the cold palace. Hearing that she could repent, naturally he was happy to restore their relationship as husband and wife. He muttered to himself, "Let's observe her for a few more days. If she really turns over a new leaf, I can restore her title of 'Concubine Zhen'."
Shen Shiyun nodded gently, pretending to frown and sighed softly. Shunzhi also noticed that his beloved concubine's mood was not high. He was worried that he had given her the cold shoulder, so he asked with concern, "Yun 'er, what's wrong? Are you not happy?"
Shen Shiyun raised her bright eyes and slowly said, "Now that the Qingming Festival is coming, many people are going to sweep the tombs and offer sacrifices to their ancestors. Chenqie is thinking about the relatives who passed away early, my heart is sad." She thought about how Shadowless Mountain Villa was exterminated because of a lie, and how she had to go through several twists and turns before she finally found a place to settle down. Entering the Imperial Palace, in the eyes of others, was like ascending to heaven in a single bound, but who could understand the deep sorrow in her heart? She sighed about her past. Originally, she wanted to deceive the Emperor, but when she talked about it, her heart was filled with sorrow and tears fell down.
Shunzhi saw her tear-stained face, which was indescribably pitiful, and said, "What do you want Zhen to do? Zhen will definitely do it for you if it's within my power! "
Shen Shiyun sighed and said, "It's useless to say it. Chenqie hopes that Your Majesty will accompany me to the Shen family's ancestral hall to burn incense for my father, my uncles, and all the servants of the Zhuang family. But Your Majesty is also the Emperor, and your seat is not warm enough. The ministers will also accuse me of being a femme fatale. At most, it's chenqie's unrealistic wish. "
She was loosening the reins in order to grasp them better, but Shunzhi still took the bait and said, "No matter how many memorials are piled up on the table, it doesn't mean that Zhen has to personally review them. In any case, those ministers are eager to seize power, so they won't let go of this good opportunity. Zhen will leave the palace for a few days, so I won't delay state affairs. This is also what they want, killing two birds with one stone. Zhen will accompany you to Jiangnan, and let's call it … an incognito visit the imperial court. "
Shen Shiyun's eyes lit up and said, "Since that's the case, it's better to have an incognito visit not just in name, but also in reality. There's an ancient saying that reading ten thousand books is like traveling ten thousand li. Many of the memorials submitted have been amended, so it's hard to avoid the truth being out of line. If we can personally experience the people's situation, we will certainly be able to deeply understand the people's pain and suffering. It will be even more beneficial for the future governance of the world. "
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