Shen Shiyun suddenly became angry and said, "Your Majesty, don't pretend to be a saint. Do you want me to feel guilty? Listening to your tone, it seems like you are my great benefactor, and I should kneel in front of you and kiss your toes to repay the kindness you have bestowed upon me. Is it like this? Ha, humph, how have you treated me well? I didn't fall in love with you. When we first met, you wanted me to marry you. At that time, I didn't have any feelings for you. I only wanted to use you to help me take revenge. You readily agreed. At that time, I naively thought that I finally had a chance to avenge my father! Who would have thought … humph, you were just casually brushing me off. You put me in the most awkward situation and then ignored me. My enemy is still alive in this world. Not only that, he is also very arrogant and happy. Have you ever helped me with your heart? I don't believe that in seven years, you can't even do one thing well. How have you treated me well? The promise you gave me was to be voided for no reason, wasn't it? You made me fall from the clouds to the bottom of the valley all of a sudden. I experienced a huge change from hope to disappointment. You promised to make Xuan Shuang the Crown Prince, but what happened in the end? Not only was the imperial edict delayed for a long time, but it was also delayed for a long time. You even refused to acknowledge this promise. How have you treated me well? You have one concubine left and one concubine right and married into the palace. You have false feelings for this one and false feelings for that one. Today, you are resting at Concubine Dong 'e's place. Tomorrow, you are going to spend the night with Concubine Tong. This concubine is just a toy that you occasionally think of at the end of the line. You have so many favored concubines. They are like butterflies, shuttling back and forth among the flowers, acting everywhere. Will you also truly love someone? You think that you have given every woman enough favor, but in the end, you have deeply hurt them. The women in the imperial harem need to rely on your love to live. However, this most basic love is what you desire the most, but also the most stingy to give it to them. What you think is fair is actually the biggest injustice! You can't tolerate concubines talking and laughing with other men, but when we see you having fun with other concubines, not only can we not complain, we can't be jealous, but we also have to pretend to be virtuous and virtuous, humbly call them sisters? Which woman could have such breadth of mind and magnanimity? That is not kindness, but hypocrisy! If you were in my place, can you do it? As the saying goes, don't do to others what you don't want. You can be superior to others for no reason? If a prince breaks the law, he will be punished the same as a commoner. But I have never heard of an emperor breaking the law. What should be done? That was because the Son of Heaven was the law, and he would never violate the law, right? Just because of a few false promises, promises that can never be fulfilled, you want to lock them up in the high palace walls for the rest of their lives, never to see the light of day. Just because they heard a few concubines with you, they will not Will Haharem, in the imperial hahahaha. Therefore, there were endless disputes in the harem. Everyone wanted to use their own efforts to attract your attention and make you look at them, even if it was only for a moment. This is the scourge that you, the Sentimental Son of Heaven, have planted by showing mercy everywhere! "
Shunzhi looked at Shen Shiyun and said, "Have you said enough? There have always been three thousand concubines in the imperial hahaha. Not only for the Emperor himself, but also for the country. What you want is naturally equal. How can you ask the Emperor to only favor one person? You are not the only one who can't stand it. What can you do? You want the ideal and unique love. Unfortunately, you have found the wrong place. You are just an ordinary concubine, but you dare to question Zhen. You are too bold. Even the Empress is not qualified to be picky. You come from a humble background. Zhen does not care about the ancestral calendar, nor does Zhen care about everyone's opposition. I still conferred you the title of Imperial Concubine. What are you not satisfied with? What's more, you said yourself that you don't love Zhen at all. You are just using Zhen to take revenge for you. In that case, Zhen's feelings are with you. Why do you have to be so calculative? "
Shen Shiyun suddenly raised his head. His eyes were filled with deep pain, and then this pain turned into deep hatred. He sneered and said, "Very good, you are finally willing to tell the truth. What's wrong, Your Majesty? Do you dislike me? You have a trump card, do you think I don't have one? I originally didn't want to take out this document, but you forced me … I have no other choice! "
He took out a folded letter from his bosom and threw it on the table. He sneered and said, "Since Your Majesty can read so well … and is proficient in various languages, then you can read this letter yourself. I don't need to explain it for you. What you are enjoying now is not what you deserve. If I want you to hand it over, then there is no need to be so awkward, right? "
Shunzhi did not reach out to take it. He glanced at it casually and suddenly sneered. He said, "No wonder, no wonder you are so fearless. It turns out that it is because of this forged will … Forging an imperial edict, deceiving the Emperor, and plotting rebellion. These three crimes are enough to implicate nine generations of your family, right? Since you are the only one left in your family, it is just right. 'A man should bear the consequences of his own actions'. "
Shen Shiyun said, "If Your Majesty is unwilling to accept it, you don't have to question the authenticity of this will. Otherwise, it will be disrespectful to the late Emperor. "
Shunzhi sneered and said, "Forging a will without authorization and distorting the late Emperor's edict. I want to invite someone to evaluate it. Whose crime is more serious? When the Great Qing Dynasty fought with the Ming Dynasty, it was a period of continuous victories. The morale of the whole army was high and they were complacent. Father Emperor had just succeeded the throne, and his body was still strong. No one would leave a will to curse himself at this time, right? Even if there is something to tell, you just need to give the order. Why do you need to be so secretive? Thirdly, and also the most important point, we admit that this will is extremely similar to the previous Emperor's tone when he was alive. It's as if someone was by his side and recorded his words word for word. The imitation is enough to pass off as the real thing. But the suspicious point is precisely this. When ordinary people leave a letter, they mainly convey the exact meaning, but who would pay attention to whether the tone is similar or not? If you study it more, you will know that there is no way someone's written words are exactly the same as their spoken words. If you pay too much attention to this, it shows that the forger has a guilty conscience, so he left a flaw. Noble Consort Yun, Zhen wants to give you a piece of advice: never treat an Emperor as a brainless fool. This law is applicable no matter when or where. Just because he was able to sit on the throne, before and after, I don't know how many great storms and waves he has experienced. He is very clear about the way he plays with conspiracy. Even if he may not say it clearly, at most he is unwilling to argue with that person. But the Emperor's anger is very easy, the world is in mourning, it is best not to rashly shake his authority. I can see that you have spent a lot of effort to forge this will. You have never been in contact with the late Emperor, so you won't understand his habit of speaking. From this, I can see that you must have other accomplices. Most of the princes and nobles in the Palace have already turned to the side opposite to Zhen. It doesn't matter if you don't want to say it. In any case, sooner or later we will find out. "
The two people's conversation was the words that had been buried deep in their hearts for many years. Once they opened their mouths, they couldn't stop talking. Both of them talked until their mouths and tongues were dry. Shen Shiyun picked up the teacup that she had been holding for a long time and took a sip. An unpredictable smile appeared on her face again. She said, "Admirable, admirable, Your Majesty is really amazing. It is Chenqie who has underestimated you. However, although the posthumous edict was fake, the contents revealed in it were not fake. Oh, the insufferably arrogant Emperor, you think you are born noble and above everyone, but in the end, you don't even know whose blood is flowing in your body. It is really laughable. "
Shunzhi's expression suddenly became very unsightly. He said, "What nonsense are you talking about? In any case, Zhen is still the Emperor now. How can I allow you to be so bold and presumptuous? "
Shen Shiyun smiled and said, "Why are you so fierce? At this moment, you are still using your identity as the Emperor to suppress me? That's right, you only have that little ability. After stripping off the bright and fresh coat of the Emperor, what do you have left? You, who look down the most on those who rely on power, in essence, aren't you also using your power to bully others? Whether or not Chenqie is talking nonsense, you can go and ask your equally noble Imperial Mother. Let her tell you personally, whose child are you? When the time comes, for the sake of upholding the country's tradition, you can drag her and that adulterer out and behead them. Isn't this placing righteousness before family? Shouldn't you be praising the Dao for tens of thousands of people? "
Shunzhi's face turned pale. His palm rose and fell, but in the end, he couldn't slap Shen Shiyun's face. Finally, he clenched his fist and slammed it heavily on the table. He said in a deep voice, "What do you know? I want you to tell Zhen everything without leaving out a single word. "
Shen Shiyun lifted her handkerchief and gently wiped the water stains on her clothes. She smiled and said, "Now, Your Majesty doesn't seem to have the qualifications to order me. If you want to talk about conditions, only I have the right. Of course, we can skip over that disgraceful history. I can also keep the secret for Your Majesty forever and let you still be the Emperor and abdicate in a dignified manner. As long as you agree, you can come with me to the Hall of Supreme Harmony and officially announce the news of your abdication to the public. After that, you will be the Retired Emperor of the palace. As for the second option … "
She took out a roll of yellow silk from her sleeve. That was the material commonly used by the Emperor when he issued an imperial edict. She opened half of the edict and spread it on the table. She said, "This is Chenqie's draft posthumous edict. There is nothing to disgrace Your Majesty in it. When this posthumous edict is issued, it will also be the day Your Majesty's jade coffin will be moved into the ancestral mausoleum for burial. Chenqie has said it so clearly, I believe Your Majesty can understand my meaning. In order to not deceive, it must be stamped with Your Majesty's seal … Oh, look at my memory. In front of me, you will never take out the Imperial Jade Seal. Then, I'll take a step back and ask you to personally sign it. "She took a brush that was fully dipped in ink and placed it next to the inkstone on the table.
Shunzhi coldly looked at her movements. Obviously, all of this was in her plan. Her persuasion failed, so she wanted to force him to sign.
Shen Shiyun only spread the document in front of Shunzhi for a moment. Then she immediately put away the roll and pushed it to the corner of the table. She persuaded for the last time, "Your Majesty, you and I have been husband and wife for seven years. As the saying goes, ten years of cultivation is enough to cross the same boat, and a hundred years of cultivation is enough to sleep on the same pillow. Even if we were originally united for benefits, after marriage, we can't be considered to have no feelings. If you want Chenqie to be ruthless and take your life, in the end, my heart can't bear it. In any case, the final result is the same. Therefore, Chenqie advises you to choose the first option … "
Shunzhi's face was expressionless. In a flash, he had already made up his mind. He interrupted her, "Don't say anymore. Give it to me." Shen Shiyun was startled. She said, "What did you say?" Shunzhi said, "The posthumous edict you mentioned. Let Zhen see it. I will sign it."
Shen Shiyun's face immediately became extremely unsightly. She showed a twisted and painful expression. She glared at the roll on the corner of the table, as if she resented herself for taking it out. Or perhaps she wished she could turn it into ashes with her eyes.
Finally, she glared at Shunzhi with resentment. She bit her red lips and spread the paper roll again. She said hatefully, "Fine, this is your own choice. Don't say that Zhen Gong forced you. Then I wish Your Majesty … a safe journey, and early ascend to paradise! "The last few words were said with gritted teeth, showing a deep resentment.
Shunzhi didn't raise his head. He said, "Thank you very much, Noble Consort Yun." This sentence was even more ironic to the current situation. Shen Shiyun's eyes were burning with anger. She had always been expressionless. But today, she was so angry that even she was surprised. Shunzhi was silent for a long time. He hurriedly read the posthumous edict. Ignoring Shen Shiyun's gaze, which wished she could turn him into an icicle, he took the writing brush.
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