The Struggle of the Reborn Prince

Chapter 77 Mother’s War

It soon became dark, and the lanterns everywhere in the imperial city were lit up. However, the lanterns were covered with white cloth, and the white light emitted was eerie and scary. Zhao Yu still stood firm on his 'position', with tears on his face.

It has dried and been blown by the wind, leaving countless small cuts. The lips have been cracked and oozing with blood. The eyes have become red and swollen from crying. They have completely lost the charm of the young prince in the past.

Countless people passed by this small mourning hall one afternoon and saw a child who was crying exhaustedly, but no one stopped or even gave him any comfort. According to the past, the night life of this city was just beginning at this time.

, it’s just that the mother of the country was newly mourned, all entertainment activities were banned, and there were many fewer pedestrians on the streets around the palace.

"Your Majesty, I have bought something!" Jianxi came over and said.

"Okay!" Zhao Tong stood up, wiped his hands carefully on his clothes, opened a food box, and placed the food inside respectfully on the table, "Mother, please have a meal!" After he finished speaking, he added two more words.

Take a candle and put three sticks of new incense in the incense burner.

"Jianxi, you can eat with everyone. You can find an inn nearby tonight and take turns to rest. You don't have to stay here all the time!" Zhao Zarong held his hands and sighed.

"Your Highness, please eat some too!" Jian Xi said, holding a bowl of rice.

"No, a filial son will be in mourning. He will not eat for three days. He will sleep on a brick pillow on a straw nest. After he is in mourning, the neighbors will give him porridge. You told me these rules!" Zhao Tong shook his head and said with a smile.

"My lord, your body has always been weak. You have been running around for another day. If you don't eat anymore, I'm afraid you won't be able to survive. Besides, although the princes in the palace don't eat either, they are nourished by ginseng soup. You can't talk to them.

Comparatively!" Seeing the joy, he persuaded again. The prince is usually the most reluctant to follow the rules, so why did he talk about the rules today?

"Jianxi, there are gods three feet above the ground. People are doing it, and God is watching. We must have a clear conscience when we do things!" Zhao Tong refused again. Although there was no one around, he knew how many pairs of eyes were secretly watching.

Staring at him, waiting for him to make a mistake, he grabbed his pigtails and said, "Pan Long, don't wait any longer. The food is getting cold. Unfortunately, I can't treat you to a drink today!"

"Second Master's words are serious. Brothers all know the importance. If the Prince doesn't eat, we can't eat. If the Prince doesn't sleep, we can't sleep. The manager has repeatedly told us before leaving that we can't leave the Prince even an inch. Please take it back."

Success!" Pan Long bowed and said solemnly.

"Please, Your Majesty, take back your life!" All the guards responded in unison.

"Zhao Tong thanked all the brothers, but he just made everyone suffer!" Looking at this group of men, Zhao Tong was very moved and said in return.

"What are you talking about, Second Master? This is just the duty of brothers!" Xue Bao said with a smile, "Come on, let's all squeeze in and sit together so it's warm!" As he said this, he called on the guards to gather around him, and everyone consciously surrounded Zhao.

The tamarisk surrounded him in the middle, which could not only shield him from the cold wind, but also prevent anyone from plotting against him.

"Since mother has received the message, why is there no movement at all? Could it be that she is also in trouble?" Sitting in the crowd, Zhao Tao felt that the wind had calmed down a lot, and his mind became more active again. He wanted to borrow some help, but

There was no movement there, which made him feel doubtful.

Renming Hall is the imperial concubine's bedroom. Zheng Hongmei has not slept for two days in charge of the queen's funeral. Today she has been busy moving the coffin for another day, but she has no sleep at all. "Cuizhu, have Zong'er and the others left?" Zheng Hongmei said

Ask the night guard.

"Your Majesty, Xigui went out to inquire just now. The sergeant in front of Xuande Gate said that they have not left. In the afternoon, I also asked the Xiaohuang Gate of Funing Palace. He said that Prince Yan refused to leave in defiance of the decree. He seemed to have said that he would wait until the Wangri Festival.

Afterwards, they would return on their own. When the officials heard the report, they were very unhappy and told them to let them do what they wanted. They also issued an oral order: Prince Yan is not allowed to enter the palace!"

"I understand. You tell Xigui to send someone to keep an eye on her to make sure nothing happens!" Zheng Hongmei said softly, with no emotion or anger on her face, but a wisp of blood seeped out from her palm.

"Your Majesty, could you please ask me for mercy again? It's winter now, water turns to ice, and Prince Yan is weak!" Cuizhu said.

"No need!" Zheng Hongmei shook her head and said, "Tonger first returned to Beijing against the order, and now he disobeys the order. The emperor did not punish him, which is a mercy. I am in charge. If I intercede for him, how will I restrain others in the future?"

"Empress, shall I send some food and clothing to Prince Yan tomorrow?" Cuizhu asked again.

"No, he brought it upon himself. You are not allowed to send anything to him, and you must also warn the people in the palace not to send anything!" Zheng Hongmei suddenly changed her face and said sternly.

"Yes, yes, I will pass on the message right away!" Cuizhu was startled by the empress's appearance, and quickly agreed and retreated.

Zheng Hongmei looked at the empty dormitory, and suddenly felt a sense of powerlessness. She stood up with support on the table and went to the window. She opened the window and looked towards the palace door. However, her sight was blocked by the palace walls. The cold air rushed in. She couldn't help but

She shuddered. It has been two years since mother and son were separated, but now they are only separated by two palace walls and cannot see each other. "Zhu'er, I'm not cruel for my mother, but I have to be like this for my mother at this moment. I hope you can understand."

Mother’s hard work, don’t hate me!” Zheng Hongmei murmured to herself, tears streaming down her face after she finished speaking.

"Sister Cui, is there anything going on at Renming Hall?" Concubine Wang Shu asked, hugging the stove during the rain break.

"Sister Wang, there has been no movement so far, no people have been sent, no gifts have been sent, just like usual!" Concubine Cui De said, tightly wrapping her fur coat around her body.

"Huh, she is such a cruel mother. Her son is freezing outside, but she is indifferent!" Wang Shufei curled her lips and said.

"Hehe, I heard that the monster resisted the decree and said that she would not leave until after the big sacrifice. Today is the seventh day of the lunar month, and there are still eight days left. As long as that monster is the flesh that fell from her body, I don't believe she can still be strong.

Stay." Concubine Cui De said with a smile.

"That's right, as long as she moves, we will have something to talk about. Now that Ciming Hall is vacant, maybe my sister can move in."

"It's my turn. Now that one has gone, Mr. Huan has lost his biggest support. The man kneeling outside the palace has caused trouble here without knowing what is good. The officials are already annoyed! Brother Kai is very unhappy.

The official favors her. If my sister can move in, the East Palace will belong to Brother Kai!" She said with a hint of jealousy that Concubine Cui De was unbalanced no matter how rich her palace was.

"Haha, I just want Kai'er to be good. I won't compete with my sister for that position!" Concubine Wang Shu and Concubine Zheng were both the escorts of Empress Dowager Xiang. How could they not even wink and immediately give her a pill?

Reassurance.

"Now I just ask the officials to come to my place more often, and I don't dare to think anything wrong!" Concubine Cui De's face softened and she said with joy.

"Oh, that's what I say, but maybe our joy is in vain!" Concubine Wang Shu sighed and said, she is a sensible person, as long as Concubine Zheng remains motionless, they have no chance at all.

"It doesn't matter, Yang Douzhi has already made arrangements there. As soon as something happens to that monster, she won't be able to hold on anymore. If it doesn't work, just send someone." Concubine Cui De was so excited by the bright future that she couldn't help but raise her voice.

"Quietly!" Wang Shufei suddenly covered her mouth and shook her head, pointing to the small yellow door on duty at the door to ask her to lower her voice.

"Oh!" Cui De Fei stuck out her tongue and lowered her voice and said: "Hehe, sister, you didn't see the embarrassment of the Renming Palace man in front of the officials today. It made me laugh to death."

"Oh, she will also be embarrassed in front of the officials, please tell me!" Wang Shufei's gossip spirit also came over and she urged.

"Speaking of which, I have to thank Yang Douzhi and Liang Chengzhi for the matter!" Concubine Cui De leaned forward again and said: "Today, I don't know where I got the news that the evildoer had entered the capital but was blocked outside the palace, so he ran to

I questioned the officials, but they didn’t know about it, so they called Yang Duzhi for questioning.”

"What did Yang Douzhi say?" Wang Shufei's heart tightened. She was involved in this matter. She asked Yang Jian to send someone to report the funeral of Zhao Tong, and then suppressed his report and hid it from the emperor. If Zhao Tong did not enter,

Going to Beijing for a funeral can cure him of serious unfilial piety. If he goes to Beijing, it will violate the imperial edict. No matter what he does, he will not be able to get a favor. It is a plan that kills two birds with one stone.

"Yang Duzhi said, 'Guan, you didn't give the order, I dare not be good at it!'" It seems that everyone around the emperor has acting talents. Concubine Cui De copied Yang Jian's expression and tone very well," the official said

No, I have already sent an order for princes, princes, and all civil and military officials to come to the capital to pay their respects. Everyone else has come, how could you miss Prince Yan alone? It must be because you are not doing things well!"

"You know if Yang was implicated or reprimanded?" Concubine Wang Shu asked hurriedly.

"Yang Douzhi replied, 'The old slave has been arranging the Queen's affairs in the Ciming Palace. It is true that he did not hear the emperor's instructions. The emperor may have been too sad and misremembered the instructions. It was someone else!" The official immediately called Lai Cheng again.

Liang Shicheng is ordered to ask questions!"

"This Liang Shicheng has always been reticent and not close to us. I don't know how to answer this time?"

"Liang Shicheng said that the emperor indeed passed the oral edict to him, and he also compiled the imperial edict according to the decree. However, before Prince Yan's edict was issued, he went to the capital. Liang Shicheng was indeed experienced in doing things, and he even took out the written imperial edict on the spot.

, the man's mouth was immediately blocked. Not only was he unable to get an explanation for his son, but he also violated the imperial edict. It was really a waste of money!" Concubine Cui De said with a smile.

"Then the officials just let it go, why didn't they punish him for resisting the imperial decree?" Wang Shufei asked in a somewhat uneasy tone.

"Huh, it's not that Tong Guan who ruined a good thing. What did he say to the officials, 'Although it is against the decree and the national law, it is a great filial piety to attend the funeral of one's mother, but it is excusable.' If the officials soften their hearts, they will let him go.

I wanted to kill him, but I was annoyed with him for being unruly and still didn't let him enter the palace!" Concubine Cui De said through gritted teeth.

"Why did Tong Guan get involved with that one again? He is now in charge of the Northwest Frontier Army and holds military power. Although he has been impeached, his favor remains unabated. If we don't take precautions, he may become our formidable enemy in the future!" Wang Shufei!

I was shocked and thought for a moment before saying.