Shen Shiyun moved a chair for him and said, "Your Majesty, please rest for a while. I'll find someone to prepare tea for you." She was about to turn around and give the order when Shunzhi waved his hand and interrupted, "No need to trouble yourself." After the palace maids retreated in fear and trepidation, he sat down on the chair and said, "Yun 'er, I already knew that this day would come. I've always been looking forward to having an open and honest talk with you. We don't need to hide anything from each other. "
Shen Shiyun's face was slightly embarrassed, but she immediately recovered her smile and sat down opposite Shunzhi. She held a cup of steaming Longjing tea and rubbed her hands repeatedly on the cup, as if she was using it to warm her hands. At the same time, she said with a smile, "I'm flattered that Your Majesty wants to chat with me. Then why don't you come to the Snow Song Palace to rest all year round? You let me guard the boudoir alone every night and break the cold window. It's really painful. "
She saw that Shunzhi's expression revealed a hint of ridicule and had no intention to discuss this matter further. She had always been good at observing people's expressions, so she quickly changed the topic and said, "Your Majesty is frowning. Presumably, you're still worried about the coup? Speaking of which, those ungrateful and treacherous people, Your Majesty treated them with kindness as heavy as a mountain. Your Majesty promoted them all the way to their current positions. It's fine if they don't know how to be grateful, but they actually want to repay kindness with enmity and do such a rebellious thing. It's simply intolerable! Your Majesty, don't worry. In the future, none of these people will be able to escape punishment … "
Shunzhi suddenly raised his head and stared into her bottomless eyes. He smiled faintly and said, "Alright, you don't need to call me a thief anymore. Those people openly rebelled. They seemed to be the rebels at the forefront, but in fact, they were used by others. To put it bluntly, they were just brave men. If they didn't have the guidance of an expert behind them, how could they set up such a sophisticated trap in just a few days? They really took care of everything and sealed all the paths. They calculated that I wouldn't be able to survive this disaster. Heh … I don't know how long they've been planning this meeting in the dark. "
Shen Shiyun forced a smile and said, "Your Majesty … What do you mean? I don't understand? "Shunzhi said," Don't understand? Noble Consort Yun has always been smart and quick-witted. She is the best at understanding our intentions. How can you not understand? " This sentence had a double meaning. Shen Shiyun felt somewhat embarrassed. Her hands that were caressing the teacup quickly cooled down. She said softly, "I'm afraid that the Emperor... has misunderstood something?"
Shunzhi said, "I have misunderstood you for six years. It was only today that I truly woke up and saw through those who professed their loyalty in front of me. In fact, they were all wearing hypocritical masks. Peeling off their flesh and blood, all of them were vampires who had their eyes on the throne. Speaking of which, if it weren't for you being impatient and taking action early, We wouldn't have known that there was such a resourceful expert by our side. In the past, when you assisted me, you helped me to sit firmly on the throne and quickly quelled the rumors of the court officials. Your contributions were remarkable. But I didn't expect that all of this was planned by someone else. You planned everything in secret, and when you betrayed me, your methods were also not ambiguous. I only regret that I was born a few hundred years later. Otherwise, the old evaluation of 'capable minister in times of peace, ambitious and ruthless in times of chaos' would definitely belong to you. Noble Consort Yun, what kind of person are you? In these seven years, how much did We understand about you? How much did you hide from us? Today, it's finally time for us to lay our cards on the table. You worked hard to set up such a magnificent death trap, but you weren't in a hurry to take Our life. Perhaps I still have some value to you that you haven't used up? I believe that a group of mercenaries like you won't work hard for something that doesn't benefit you. In that case, what are your conditions? Don't hesitate to state them. "
When Shen Shiyun heard his words, her expression changed from the initial astonishment to panic. After a moment, she finally calmed down gradually. After another moment, her calmness turned to contemplation, until she completely let go of her viciousness. These kinds of emotions were complicated to describe, but they also weighed the situation in her heart.
When Shunzhi's questioning finally ended, Shen Shiyun's eyes were still like stagnant water, but her expression was quite sinister. She said, "Since Your Majesty intends to make it clear, this concubine will also speak frankly. I want you to hand over the Imperial Jade Seal. "
This condition was within Shunzhi's expectations, but at this moment, when he heard it, it was full of ridicule, and he also felt that it was indescribably absurd and ridiculous. He said, "Your purpose is actually the same as those people outside. They are really chess pieces in your hands. … Ah, Zhen understands. "
Shen Shiyun ignored the deep sorrow in his eyes. Her body slightly leaned forward, and she stared at him eagerly, waiting for him to reveal the whereabouts of the Imperial Jade Seal. At this moment, she couldn't even let go of any of his subtle movements. The haze in Shunzhi's eyes dissipated, and he suddenly smiled indifferently. His answer was three words. "Impossible."
Shen Shiyun's expression changed instantly. Perhaps it was because she was embarrassed to be rejected, or because she was anxious to obtain the Imperial Jade Seal, but she put on the same gentle smile as before. She said, "Why is Your Majesty so determined? You really don't give me any face. You know that with this concubine's means, even if you don't say it, I will get it sooner or later. Why do you still want to make yourself suffer? Between you and me, do we have to make a clear distinction between each other? "
Shunzhi said, "The Imperial Jade Seal is a relic left behind by the late emperor. Zhen once made an oath in front of Father Emperor's coffin. If the Imperial Jade Seal exists, then so does the Imperial Jade Seal! " After a moment of silence, he said, "Zhen admits that perhaps Zhen really can't be considered an emperor with great achievements. But as long as I am alive, I will never allow the Qing Dynasty, which was painstakingly built by Great Ancestor, to fall into the hands of an outsider."
Shen Shiyun heard his determination. Although she was disdainful, her principle was to be as soft as possible. She wouldn't easily aggravate the conflict. She said softly, "This concubine is your wife. You and I are husband and wife. We share the same body and heart. Could it be that in your eyes, I have always been an outsider?"
Shunzhi said, "You still dare to mention the word 'husband and wife' to Zhen? Is there a husband and wife who share the same bed but dream different dreams than you and me in this world? All these years, you have covered the sky with one hand in the palace. You know best how many evil creatures you have created behind Zhen's back. You don't need Zhen to remind you from the beginning, do you? When Zhen first made you a concubine, many people in the palace strongly opposed it. They said that your origin is unknown, and that in the future you will be a demoness who will bring disaster to the country. Zhen didn't pay any attention to it. It seems that what the ministers said was not wrong. Zhen marrying you was the most outrageous mistake of all in Zhen's life. "
Shen Shiyun said, "This concubine did all this without malice. It was all for the sake of the Qing Dynasty. Isn't it better for Your Majesty to hand over the power to me than for it to fall into the hands of a group of officials with different surnames who are also plotting to usurp the throne? When the time comes, not only will the throne be replaced, I am afraid that even the Qing Dynasty will be replaced. Could it be that Your Majesty will sit by and watch that situation? It is a pity that this concubine is a woman, so it is inconvenient for me to directly participate in the struggle for power. But this child Xuan Shu, haven't you always appreciated him very much? If it is because of me, there is no need to vent your anger on him. It is better to just let him succeed the throne. It is just like when you first made him the Crown Prince. Let's assume that the situation will continue to progress like this, without any change. This child is a natural talent. After leaving the Palace for a year, he was able to become the Devil Cult's Vice Hierarch whose name shook the world. Doesn't this mean that he has the most suitable talent to become a leader? When the time comes, you will issue an imperial edict to abdicate the throne. We will still provide for you as the Retired Emperor, and let this concubine personally serve you. How about it? The throne and state affairs will be handed over to the younger generation to handle. You and I can live in peace and happiness. Won't that be great? "
Shunzhi laughed coldly and said, "Don't mention it again. He is our Qing Dynasty's Prince, yet he has been the Devil Cult's Vice Hierarch for a year. It must be hard for you, his mother, to not feel ashamed, but instead feel proud. If you really let him succeed the throne, you will use his young age as the reason to first propose from the side, or perhaps you will listen to the government from behind a curtain, until you intervene and finally take complete control of the imperial power. What is the difference between that and Zhen directly passing the throne to you? Your purpose is nothing more than to use him as a puppet. When the time is ripe, you will completely control him, isn't that right? For many years, don't look at how outstanding he is on the surface. In the end, he has been trained as a chess piece for you. No wonder he feels that he is incompatible with the Imperial Palace and would rather seek development in the Devil Cult. "
Shen Shiyun defended herself, "Chenqie is indeed wholeheartedly thinking for Your Majesty's sake. You once said that you are not willing to be fettered by the secular throne. This is precisely to relieve you of your worries and difficulties. Your Majesty must not misinterpret Chenqie's good intentions." "Thinking for Zhen's sake?" You can make it sound incomparably lofty, but Zhen has misunderstood you. That's right, you are indeed wholeheartedly thinking for Zhen's sake. You wish you could personally send Zhen to the grave. Even our dynasty's rivers and mountains will be ruined in your hands! "
Shen Shiyun knitted her brows and said, "Chenqie has assisted Your Majesty for many years. It can be said that I have not done my best, and the results I have achieved are also obvious. But I don't know what Chenqie has done wrong, I am afraid I cannot bear this kind of accusation! "
"Oh," Shunzhi said, "Did Zhen wrongly accuse you? You have made a lot of contributions. No matter who you are doing it for, Zhen does not want to rashly erase them. But your recent actions have led to our dynasty's downfall and extinction, which is just around the corner. The results are really remarkable, aren't they? In that case, can I ask Noble Consort Yun Niang-niang to explain what these letters mean? "While saying that, he took out several gilded letters from his bosom and slammed them heavily on the table.
Shen Shiyun's expression was originally calm and composed, but as soon as she saw these letters, her face 'shua' turned white, unexpectedly she did not dare to reach out to receive them.
With a cold laugh Shunzhi said, "Deliberately writing in Tibetan, are you trying to deceive Zhen because I don't understand? Unfortunately, you have miscalculated. As early as in Manchuria, Zhen was already familiar with the languages of various countries. That is the compulsory homework that every son and daughter of the Great Golden Khan has to do from childhood. Therefore, Zhen does not need to consult anybody to understand the meaning you are trying to express. I have to say, your writing is very good, the wording and the theory are excellent, even the conditions are just right. No wonder those foreign leaders, who are difficult to negotiate with, hurriedly sent troops to attack our Great Qing when they saw your letters. "
Shen Shiyun stared at the letters for a long time, her expression returned to indifference, gradually revealing a trace of ridicule. "So that's how it is," she said, "Your Majesty has already planted a lot of spies around chenqie to monitor me at all times, in case I do something improper, right?"
Shunzhi seemed to be somewhat unable to bear it, he turned his head away and said, "Didn't you also place a lot of people around Zhen? We can be considered to be even. Husband and wife have each other's unspeakable secrets, and we have to rely on the intelligence obtained from surveillance to have a deeper understanding. Shouldn't we seriously reflect on this? That's why Zhen wants to say, in the world, there is no husband and wife who are more estranged than you and me. "
Shen Shiyun sneered, "So you already knew. Then the news they reported to me about your latest movements, presumably you also beat them at their own game, deliberately doing it for them to see? So that I would get the wrong information and use it to confuse my eyes and ears? "
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