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Chapter 214

When Jiang She stepped into the palace gate with the maid, she felt a little tired in her heart. In fact, she roughly guessed what Empress Dowager Du wanted to ask, but after a night, she was tired of coping.She has only been to this Yongning Palace a few times, and they were always with Jiang Dushi. What she remembers most is the grandeur of the palace. In comparison, even the Yuyou Palace, where Emperor Zhaoning hangs around day and night, pales in comparison.

Today, the palace is still magnificent, but after she saluted, when Xie En stood up, she saw that Queen Mother Du was dressed very differently from the past, she was only wearing plain clothes, and she didn't wear powder or hairpins, even though she was smiling slightly, The exhaustion in his expression was evident, seeing her get up, he waved to her and said, "Come, A She, come to Auntie."

Jiang She hesitated for a moment, finally stepped forward as he said, enduring the discomfort, let Empress Dowager Du take her hand very affectionately, and sighed slightly: "Look at this person with heavy dark circles, he was exhausted yesterday, right?"

Jiang She's heart was moved by these words, and he was about to reply, when he caught a glimpse of Empress Dowager Du's appearance, he was even more taken aback.Although she knew that Jiang Dushi and Empress Dowager Du were sisters, it was the first time she noticed the resemblance between them. Perhaps it was the first time that Empress Dowager Du was so undisguised, but although she looked old, she was also closer.Especially at this moment, she looked at her so kindly, and asked questions with such concern, as if the two of them were just nephews from an ordinary family, chatting about family affairs.

Her heart softened for no reason, and her tone was softer when she replied, "When you return to the empress, the humble servant is only doing a little bit of effort, and it can't be called tired. Your Majesty is the real hard work."

Empress Dowager Du suddenly changed her face, and said, "Why is he working so hard? Even if it is hard, he deserves it."

How could Jiang She dare to answer such words, fortunately Empress Dowager Du knew that she was in trouble, so she only scolded her to relieve her anger, and then began to drag her to complain: "The Ai family also knows that the emperor may have his difficulties, but Ai The family is really... really unbearable. A She, you have seen it too, your nephew is really miserable. He lost his mother at such a young age, and yet he has such a careless father. What do you say? Even ordinary people don’t have to throw away family affairs to their own son like this, Hao’er is only ten years old!” He shed tears as he spoke, “My poor niece and daughter left this bit of flesh and blood, sorry for my family If you can't keep him, you really don't have the face to live in the world, but if you go to the bottom, the Ai family really has no face to see her, let alone face the ancestors. I only hope for the blessing of the gods this time, called Hao'er It really does get better.”

Seeing her grief, Jiang She had no choice but to comfort her with innocuous words, "Your Majesty, please rest assured, Your Highness is blessed and sincere, and the crisis will be turned into safety."

"I hope so, otherwise..." Empress Dowager Du took the handkerchief from the female officer next to her and wiped away her tears, "How else can I make Ai's family live!"

Jiang She was at a loss, and could only respond, finally, Empress Dowager Du calmed down, wiped away tears, forced herself to smile and said to her, "Auntie lost her composure, did you laugh?"

Jiang She naturally didn't dare to say anything, Empress Dowager Du only smiled wryly, but didn't ask any more questions, but looked at her, and suddenly said: "Aijia and I also heard that there is news from Mobei?"

Jiang She hesitated for a moment, thinking that Emperor Zhaoning didn't tell her to hide it, not to mention that it must be something that cannot be concealed, so he said: "Yes, the princess sent a letter saying that A Duoji has been captured and the remaining evils have been wiped out. The overall situation in Mobei has been decided."

"Really?" Empress Dowager Du's eyes lit up, but she still didn't dare to believe it. She nodded in satisfaction after getting her confirmation, "At the end of the year, it's finally a happy event." Shu'er's eyes turned red again, "The late emperor has a spirit in heaven." , can finally rest in peace."

Jiang She thought of the young man with unfulfilled ambitions, and he didn't feel sad, but he couldn't show it too much, he just said some words to persuade Queen Mother Du not to be too sad.

Empress Dowager Du said yes, but she was still sentimental for a while, before she sighed, and said: "Actually, the Ai family did not agree to marry Jinyang, but for the sake of the overall situation, there is really no other way. Now it seems that , Your Majesty has the foresight, but it's a pity that you and Jinyang have suffered, originally Aijia thought, to see you get married and have children in front of Aijia, but not only failed, but also made you seriously ill." She smiled wryly. Touching his heart, "Aijia has always been ashamed in his heart."

Although Jiang She knew that it was not necessary to be like this back then, but now that it was over, she felt that it was not bad, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty is serious, the illness of the humble minister is caused by an adulterer, and has nothing to do with your Majesty. If your Majesty is worried about this, then that It’s all about being a minister.”

"That's what I said, but the Ai family always feels that it's his own fault, especially seeing that people around your age are getting married one after another, the Ai family is really uneasy, let alone reconciled. Your nephew is such an outstanding son-in-law, how can you not choose the best girl to be your wife?" Empress Dowager Du still only shook her head, "I feel unwilling, if I can't tell you a good relationship, it's not just a shame To you, A She, I am even more ashamed of my elder sister and brother-in-law, but the Ai family has never noticed a suitable girl's family, so I have never mentioned this matter to you.

"But fortunately, last month, Mr. Wang brought his family members back to Beijing to report on his work, and Mrs. Wang brought Mrs. Wang into the palace to pay her respects to Ai's family. This third lady, who talks and looks well, is just right for A She. The Ai family looked satisfied, and wanted to mention it to the elder sister first, but didn't want the prince to get sick later, so they delayed it. It's rare to see you enter the palace today, the Ai family thought, I still want you to come this day, Or just ask what you mean first, and if you still like it, Aijia will go talk to Eldest Sister.

"It's also a coincidence that the emperor finally calmed down this year and allowed that evil man to return to Beijing for the new year. The Ai family thought, when the crown prince's health is better, and in the spring of next year, I will handle your affairs together. Isn't it a good thing? How do you feel?"

Jiang She patiently waited for Empress Dowager Du to finish speaking, knowing that the Dalang of the Wang family she was talking about was Wang Xuansheng, who was also the brother of Wang Xuanhua, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites. How can we bear it?Then he replied cautiously: "Thank you for your kindness, Madam, it's just that my minister's illness relapses from time to time, so I really can't delay the girl."

"The Ai family has also mentioned this matter to Mrs. Wang," Empress Dowager Du smiled slightly, "Her family's third girl has an idea, as long as she has a good eye, she won't care so much."

Jiang She didn't expect this, he was slightly taken aback, but still shook his head and said, "Even so..."

"A She, Auntie will tell you something from the bottom of my heart. It is really impossible for you and Jinyang." Empress Dowager Du interrupted her, still with the same gentle attitude at the beginning, earnestly said, "You are still young , you can’t remember her for the rest of your life, and you have to take into account the incense of your Jiang family. There are three unfilial acts, and the greatest thing is to have no descendants. Don’t you have the heart that your parents are so old that they will not be under the knees of their children and grandchildren?” Seeing Jiang She was stunned, she thought After thinking about it for a while, he said more confidently, "Just listen to your aunt's persuasion and meet the girl from the Wang family in a few days. If you think it's okay, you can settle this matter as soon as possible, and comfort your aunt and you." Mother's heart. Do you think what my aunt said makes sense? If you think what my aunt said makes sense, let's make a deal like this, will it work?"

Jiang She was silent, with mixed feelings in his heart.

Seeing Empress Dowager Du's earnest appearance, she suddenly felt a little ridiculous.The incense of her Jiang family, according to Queen Mother Yidu, has already been cut off.So what about being ashamed of Jiang Dushi, this road has already been stepped on, and there is no chance to turn back.

She secretly smiled wryly, but still politely resigned.

Empress Dowager Du thought that she should let go immediately, but she didn't expect that in the end, she just said that she didn't move, and she couldn't help laughing angrily and said: "I used to think that A She was more like a brother-in-law, but now it seems that he is just like a brother-in-law." Like a big sister, she is stubborn and doesn't listen to others' words. No matter how much Aijia wants to be a Yuelao, he can't mess with mandarin ducks. It depends on you. But what Aijia said just now, Ah She should pay attention to it when he goes back. Think about it, if you change your mind, you must tell Aijia early."

Jiang She lowered his head and said, "Yes."

Empress Dowager Du looked at her for a while, and finally sighed helplessly, "A She must be very tired after a hard night's work. The Ai family won't keep you anymore, so go back to rest earlier. Remember to say hello to the elder sister on behalf of the Ai family, Tell her to come into the palace whenever she has free time, even the sister-in-law doesn't come here often in the past six months, there is no one to talk to in Ai's house, it is really lonely."

Seeing her tired face, Jiang She couldn't help but sigh in his heart, nodded in agreement, and left.When she was about to go out, she took a last look and saw Empress Dowager Du lying down with the help of a maid, her movements were slow and stiff, she felt a shock in her heart, she sighed secretly, and then turned around and left.

Zheng Fan was still waiting for her outside, but when he saw her come out, he said that Emperor Zhaoning had changed his mind again and asked him to send her back to his residence.

Emperor Zhaoning always had such a temper, so Jiang She could only obey, sitting in the spacious and warm carriage, recalling what Empress Dowager Du said just now, he couldn't help but smile wryly.

This year is indeed a gloomy year. Many old ministers passed away one after another, including Taifu Zhuang Zhezhuang and Li Gong, the old minister who had gone through four dynasties. Later, there was an incident between the queen and the prince. It is a sign of evil, and some people even secretly say that evildoers will bring disaster to the country, and the holy spirit is unknown, and even the heavens will punish them.There are quite a few people among the officials who hold such views, but none of them took the matter directly, and even Du Feng, who is known for his uprightness, never wrote a letter on it.

Jiang She still kept Jiang Qi's original motto, watching the changes with cold eyes, but he also hesitated thousands of times in his heart, how should such a country and such a dynasty end?Could it be that she really just stood by like this, waiting for the end of the world or the bright future?

Fortunately, towards the end of the year, the good news from Mobei finally came, just as Empress Dowager Du said, it was the only happy event.Now I can only hope that after this new year, there will be a new atmosphere.

It's just... Jiang She sighed softly again unconsciously. Although she didn't know what Emperor Zhaoning was going to build, it would be fine if it was a small fight in the past, but if it was a big construction, would the officials really tolerate it?Can Du Feng really tolerate it?If the crown prince is still seriously ill, and there are no other princes, even though Emperor Zhaoning is in his prime, but has no desire for female sex, what will happen then?Listening to what Empress Dowager Du said, Emperor Zhaoning wanted to recall King Yong. Could it be that he also wanted to be his brother?Did you really have a good time this year?

And how long can she postpone the marriage on the grounds of a strange illness?