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Chapter 153

In the 15th year of Yanqing, shortly after the Longevity Festival, Chu Yuezhi suddenly announced that Queen Si Zhuxi was pregnant again after many years.

For these years, Si Zhuxi has been going to the girls' school on the third day of every month to teach female students, and his reputation is not lost to Chu Yuezhi, who has been working hard to promote benevolent government since he ascended the throne.Also because of the excellent response from the women's schools established in the capital, since the 11th year of the Yanqing Dynasty, not only the capital city, but also thirteen provinces have successively opened women's schools to recruit female students.

It's just that Si Zhuxi suddenly reported that she was pregnant at this time. Apart from lamenting that the emperor's love for the empress is still as loving as before, the common people are also somewhat worried about the empress. The queen is even older, and it is still unknown whether the pregnancy will be safe in October.

Sure enough, three months after announcing the good news, one night, Kunning Palace urgently called Lin Yi and other imperial physicians into the palace. A few hours later, there was bad news in the palace. Entering the palace, but still failed to keep the dragon fetus.At that time, the emperor was in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, discussing with several important court officials about the proposal that had been repeatedly discussed for three years. He was shocked and rushed back to the harem after hearing the report from the palace servants. Unfortunately, it was still a step too late. When he arrived at the Kunning Palace At that time, the queen had given birth to a stillborn fetus and caused massive bleeding. Lin Yi and other imperial physicians tried their best to rescue the queen in his grief and rage.

It was heard that the stillborn fetus given by the empress was a formed boy. The emperor was heartbroken while holding the blood baby in swaddling clothes, and said that he was sorry for the empress and the prince who had no fate.

Two months later, the queen has been ill since the miscarriage, and because she has not been able to recover from the shock of losing her son, she shed tears all day long. A ray of soul that failed to keep the queen passed away in the early morning of the morning.

First suffered the pain of bereavement, and then the shock of the queen's death. Emperor Chu Yuezhi was greatly mourned, and personally drafted the posthumous title of "Queen of Xiaochun Zhaoxian Zhiren Wende Chengtian Shun Shenggao".

The so-called "filial piety and purity" can only be called pure if Zhongzheng and Cui are pure, which is the highest posthumous posthumous posthumous title.

In addition, the queen's funeral ceremony stopped for a hundred days, and in the early morning of the next day after hearing the funeral, the civil and military officials in Beijing wore plain clothes outside the Youshun gate, and entered with mourning clothes. Officials are all obedient and cut off, starting from the day they became obedient, and removed on the 27th, and they are still plain obedient.Wear light colored clothes until the hundredth day.The East Palace and the princes are familiar with the crown nine, the head is removed, the negative plate is replaced by the collar, such as going to the court and being inspired by hundreds of officials, green clothes, black gauze hat and black corner belt.The princess waits for the cooked cloth to cover her head and remove her waist.The clan and son-in-law have served Qi for three years, practiced the crown, and removed the head.

In addition, there are also regulations for the common people. Both men and women in the army and civilians will wear plain clothing for three days; starting from the date of hearing the obituary, slaughtering is prohibited in Beijing for 49 days, and outside for three days.Stop music and worship for a hundred days, stop marrying officials for a hundred days, and stop military and civil affairs for one month.

Empress Si Zhuxi collapsed, and the whole country was in grief. It was also the first time that Emperor Chu Yuezhi had not been in the early court for such a long time since he ascended the throne.

Outside the palace was full of gloomy clouds and mist, but inside the palace, Si Zhuxi had already washed her body, with light makeup and plain clothes, and was about to leave the palace with Yu Yin at night under the arrangement of Chu Yuezhi.

"I promised back then that if one day you want to leave, I will not force you to continue to bear the name of my wife on the grounds of responsibility; and if you find the person you like, I will definitely fulfill you, I will never delay you again." Standing at the gate of the hall, Chu Yuezhi glanced at Yu Yin who was waiting quietly outside as always, and smiled lightly at Si Zhuxi: "Now, Cousin Chu has fulfilled his promise back then."

"Sorry, I can no longer be Cousin Chu's backing in the future." Si Zhuxi said, in fact, Chu Yuezhi intentionally let her go two years ago, because she still couldn't let go of the women's school and many other matters. It dragged on for another two years.

"It's okay." Chu Yuezhi wanted her to leave long ago to live his own life, but today he feels that it has been too long, not to mention that he has never been alone. But there is still Huangfu Liangyu guarding the frontier, and the women's school has won the approval of many people in recent years. Although the status of women will not be significantly improved for a while, it is always developing in a good direction; not to mention there are still people around me. With Si Jiu, as long as he is there, I will not fall."

How could Si Zhuxi not understand how deep the bond between Si Yuanting and Chu Yuezhi was? She covered her mouth with a chuckle and said, "Cousin Chu, take care."

Chu Yuezhi nodded his chin, and said again: "Si Jiu won't come to see you off, don't worry, he just doesn't like parting, so he doesn't want to see you off himself."

"Shixi knows that my cousin is actually very soft-hearted and not good at dealing with parting." Si Zhuxi said, she understands it all, so she doesn't blame Si Yuanting for not coming to see her off. All the farewells he had experienced were too tragic, and he could no longer calmly send the person he cared about away, even if it was not a farewell but just sending her to start a new life.

"Well, then you go. Let Yuanyuan send you off." Chu Yuezhi finally stretched out his arms and hugged Baosi Zhuxi again, and let Chu Shen, who was standing behind him, accompany his mother to complete the last part of the palace. road.

Chu Shendu, who has passed his 15th birthday, is not yet as tall as Chu Yuezhi, but he is also tall and well-proportioned. It is not difficult to see that he will probably not be any worse than Chu Yuezhi in the future.

Taking half a step forward, Chu Shen said with a little embarrassment on his face, "Father, my son is already fifteen, don't call him Yuanyuan anymore."

Chu Yuezhi raised his eyebrows and said, "No matter how old you are, you are my little Yuanyuan."

Si Zhuxi looked happy, took Chu Shendu's hand and walked down the steps with him, saying: "It's not that the queen mother didn't help you, you liked the nickname Yuanyuan back then, when your uncle didn't call you Yuanyuan you I’m still not happy, and if I want to change it now, it’s too late.”

"...Why are father, queen, mother, and uncle's nicknames so normal, and only sons and ministers want to have such a shameful nickname." Chu Shen felt hot on his face alone, and he naturally remembered that he was called "Yuanyuan" at the beginning. How happy, but he has grown up after all, and if he is called by such a cute nickname, what is the majesty of the prince of the East Palace?

"That's because your father regards you as a treasure, and hopes that you can grow up happily and safely." Si Zhuxi looked sideways at his son who was already taller than himself, and then asked after a pause: " Do you feel any resentment when your mother leaves the palace?"

Knowing the worries in his mother's heart, Chu Shen stopped alone, and said seriously: "My father has always taught my sons and ministers all these years. Before my mother is the mother of my sons, the queen is an independent person, and she should have her own life. Although The concept taught by the father's emperor conflicts with the traditional etiquette, but the children and ministers can understand the meaning of the father's emperor. In the first half of her life, the mother sacrificed for her uncle when she was in trouble. After becoming the father's wife, she also shouldered heavy responsibilities. Over the past few years, I have devoted myself to matters such as the girls' school and have to do everything myself. Others may not understand my mother's choice today, but Erchen sees all the hard work of my mother these years, how can I blame my mother?"

Before he could finish speaking, Chu Shen looked up at the man who was standing in the moonlight waiting for his mother with his luggage on his back, and continued: "Please rest assured, mother, my son has grown up, and he understands and understands all the choices made by mother. What's more, Uncle Yu has been guarding his mother's queen for many years, and he has also waited for his mother for many years, so if you hand over your mother to Uncle Yu, the worries and concerns in my son's heart will be relieved."

Raising his hand to touch Chu Shendu's handsome face even though he was still young, Si Zhuxi completely put down his heart and put down his last worries, and said in comfort: "It's good if you can forgive my mother. Over the years, seeing you grow so well, It’s not in vain that your mother worked so hard to give birth to you. You have to remember that it was not easy for your uncle and father to walk this way. For the responsibility of the prince of the East Palace, assist the emperor well. The prince can be established or dismissed, even if you are the child of the emperor father and the empress mother, even if you grew up under the emperor father and uncle's knees and received their careful teaching, if you go on a errand in the future You can't be a wise lord who is diligent and caring for the people if you make a mistake or play with things, and your father and uncle will never let you inherit the throne, do you understand?"

"My son, please follow the teachings of my mother. I will definitely help my father and uncle in the future, and I will be disappointed if I don't teach my mother." Just like Chu Yuezhi made a promise to Si Zhuxi back then, now, as a single son, Chu Shen also gave My promise, "My son, I want to be like my father and my uncle, but if I don't match my ability and virtue, I will never complain even if I am deposed. My son always remembers the teachings of my father and my uncle." , In this world, the emperor is not respected, but the people should be the most important, and all decisions made by the king should be based on the country and the people."

"So, that's great." Seeing that the child born so desperately had grown into such an outstanding appearance today, Si Zhuxi really thanked Si Yuanting and Chu Yuezhi for their education and company over the years. , Sometimes she even felt that they valued and paid more for their children than she did, and it was fortunate that they treated each other so sincerely that she was able to make this choice to fulfill her wish in the end.

"Let's go, let the son take care of the mother to leave the palace." Chu Shendu held Si Zhuxi's hand tightly. Although he was sensible, he was only 15 years old. I'm afraid it will be difficult.

Si Zhuxi remained silent, and patted the back of Chu Shendu's hand, the corners of his lips were curled up, but his eyes were moist, mother and child were connected, so there was no need to say more.

Life is always like this, there are trade-offs, gains and losses.

After leaving Kunning Palace, Chu Yuezhi did not go back to Xiefang Palace, but went to the city wall to look for Si Yuanting.

As expected, at the corner of the city wall where the road leading to the outside of the palace could be seen, Si Yuanting stood under the eaves in white clothes, quietly waiting for Si Zhuxi to appear.

Chu Yuezhi walked over, hugged Si Yuanting's waist from behind, and said, "If you don't want to, wait another ten years and we will leave the palace, so we can go look for them, okay?"

Si Yuanting didn't immediately agree, but after a while, he said softly: "No, let Shixi and Yu Yin spend the rest of their lives, my cousin who didn't protect her well but let her protect her for many years Brother, don't bother me."

Si Zhuxi suffered for many years in the Jiaofang Division, and endured Chu Yuelei's insult and abuse in order to protect him. These have always been the guilt that he can't let go of.

"Si Jiu, that's not your fault, don't take everything on yourself." How could Chu Yuezhi not understand what he was thinking in his heart? Over the years, they tried their best to make up for it, but he always wanted to make it up to him. This is also the reason why Si Zhuxi left the palace earlier and Yu Yin left the palace earlier.

"I know, I just..." Si Yuanting didn't finish his sentence, seeing Si Zhuxi leading Chu Shendu on the way out of the palace, and Yu Yin was half a step behind them, Si Yuanting couldn't tell the difference It is clear whether he is more sad and guilty, or more happy that this cousin who has been with him for many years can finally get the happiness and life he wants. Complicated emotions fill his heart. He was also a little helpless for a while.

Loosening his arms and standing beside Si Yuanting from behind, Chu Yuezhi watched the three people below slowly walking towards the palace gate, and said, "Si Jiu, although I shouldn't, I'm actually... a little envious of Shi Xi .”

Although trapped in the palace for most of his life, at least now, he is finally free.

With a slight movement in his heart, Si Yuanting held Chu Yuezhi's hand, turned his head to look at him fixedly, and said, "Chu Qi, I'm fifty, and soon, like them, we can put down our burdens and work together. out of the palace."

Chu Yuezhi smiled lightly, stretched out his hand to touch Si Yuanting's temples, which had already begun to have gray hair, and then touched his own long hair, which was more gray than his, and said, "Time is so fast. In the blink of an eye, Si Jiu is already fifty, but Si Jiu still looks so good-looking, in this world, there is no one more beautiful than Si Jiu."

Holding his hand, put it to his lips and kissed him, and then took him into his arms, Si Yuanting half-jokingly said: "I serve the king with color, if I grow old too quickly, I'm afraid the king will give up."

"Poor mouth." Chu Yuezhi was amused by him. He no longer minded his aging appearance so much. A few years ago, Imperial Physician Lv left, and Lin Yi took over to take care of Si Yuanting. Si Yuanting's physical condition has been very poor for the past four years. Stability, his hanging heart gradually let go, as long as Si Yuanting is in good health, he will not be affected by him, and he doesn't care whether his white hair is more white than Si Yuanting's, and the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes are bigger than Si Yuanting's. Born denser.

"From now on, Si Jiu will be the only person in Chu Qi's harem." Chu Yuezhi watched Chu Shen alone send Si Zhuxi and Yu Yin to the palace gate, and said, "I think Yuanyuan has reached her age, so I should do it for him." Thinking about the Crown Princess, I also want to hug the eldest grandson of the emperor before leaving the palace."

Si Yuanting's complex and bitter mood was broken up by Chu Yuezhi, the old father's tone of family talk, and he couldn't help laughing a few times, Si Yuanting said: "It still depends on Yuanyuan's own wishes, if he has The person you like will tell us. You don't have to be afraid that he will be led astray by us, and I don't look like he has a habit of cutting off his sleeves."

"Hmph, who is afraid that he will be led astray, and what's the matter with the habit of breaking sleeves? We have lived a good life these years." Chu Yuezhi didn't care whether he, the emperor, liked men or women, anyway, if he liked men like him , turn around and pick one of the royal family to adopt to the knee, anyway, there is no emperor who has no children and no children in history.

"Yeah." Si Yuanting responded with a smile, but said silently in his heart, not very good, but very good.

Chu Qi, with you, I really feel good these years.

Looking from a distance, after seeing Si Zhuxi hugging Chu Shendu tightly at the gate of the palace, Yu Yin helped him into the carriage parked outside the palace gate, Si Yuanting also hugged Chu Yuezhi tightly, He said in his ear, "Chu Qi, thank you."

Thank you for allowing me to survive and regain the beauty of this world.

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The author says:

The funeral ceremony comes from the records of "Ming Hui Dian".