The old east wind comes to dream

Chapter 126

That day in the Hekun Palace, after hearing Gu Zizhan reveal his identity, Emperor Tianshun couldn't believe it, followed by fury.

This was something he had never expected.

For a moment, many thoughts flashed through Emperor Tianshun's mind.

Could it be that from the very beginning, this seemingly sincere person in front of him had hidden calculations and used all the sincerity he gave?

How ridiculous, originally he thought that those who were thinking about him and sharing his worries, from the very beginning, were for that person himself, stepping on his dignity and backbone, paving the way for himself!

For Emperor Tianshun, how gratified and fortunate he was once, how resentful and disgusted he is now.

The heavy palace gate concealed the utensils on the ground, and there was an ear-piercing cracking sound when it fell to the ground.

The empress was in tears, and the anger of Emperor Tianshun just now made her feel lingering fear.Gently comforting her late husband, in the corner of her vision, she could see Gu Zizhan kneeling beside him weakly, keeping his body low all the time, silently bearing the scolding and accusations.

She couldn't bear it, more because she didn't believe it.Can someone really make a fake so real?After so many years of turmoil, the queen didn't believe that she would be blind to this point, nor did she believe that the family happiness in the past, and the admiration and concern in Gu Zizhan's eyes when he looked at them, were all fake.If the truth is all false, then they will never have their lives here now.

She saw it more clearly than Emperor Tianshun. From the very beginning, Gu Zizhan did not ask for the crown prince position.

Emperor Tianshun gasped for a few moments, gritted his teeth and cursed at Gu Zizhan, "Evil!"

The queen caressed his chest for him, her eyes were a little red, and she persuaded in a low voice: "Don't be so angry, be careful of your body."

The violent ups and downs of Emperor Tianshun's chest finally calmed down a bit, but the anger in his heart did not disappear at all.For such a big event, he was actually deceived in the dark from the very beginning.How much he valued Gu Zizhan in the past, but now that he thinks about it, he hates him so much.There was a sharp flash in his eyes, and after a long silence, Emperor Tianshun suddenly asked: "Since you have been hiding it from me from the beginning, why did you tell it now?"

Gu Zizhan kowtowed deeply, his body was a little bent.

"Zizhan didn't dare to say it at first because he was afraid of death, and it was because behind the reason that he used fear of death to make himself feel at ease, there was actually another selfishness. At that time, I thought that everything was undecided. Whether it is what my elder brother entrusted to me or what I expected has not yet been realized, I dare not say that I am dead. Even if there is always guilt towards His Majesty and Queen Mother in my heart, I can make up for it with my sincerity."

"This time, I have already died once. Only when I was dying did I realize that it wasn't those mundane things that couldn't be separated from me, but that I couldn't let go of myself. The emperor's position is so high that it attracts coveted and scrambled by countless people. I didn't trust those people before, no matter how greedy and cruel they were, I could dismiss them and laugh at them. But this time, it's different."

"I don't want people I trust to betray me, deceive me about things I value, and judge others by myself. I shouldn't lie to those who trust me. Things outside of me can be left behind. But the protection and trust I have received, I can’t bear to live up to it.”

In fact, this time, whether it was the unexpected rebellion of King Fu and Huang Xuan, or Gu Che's complete disintegration in order to save her, it was a huge blow to Gu Zizhan.Especially Gu Che, although she left, the memories of those countless reincarnations are still engraved deep in Gu Zizhan's mind.Her free-spiritedness and fearlessness made Gu Zizhan feel ashamed, and her regrets and misses also made Gu Zizhan feel tired.When he was in a coma, Gu Zizhan was pulled by these complicated emotions and couldn't help himself.

The first moment after Gu Zizhan woke up, he wanted to throw off all the shackles and live as Gu Zizhan only once.

Emperor Tianshun picked up the tea on the table and drank it all in one gulp, holding the empty cup in his hand. Although he didn't speak anymore, he was looking at Gu Zizhan with his eyes.Seeing her exhaustion, Emperor Tianshun was also thinking about it.After a while, Emperor Tianshun threw the teacup and smashed it against Gu Zizhan's legs, his eyes were heavy, and he said, "You step back first."

Gu Zizhan got up slowly, staggered slightly, stood up straight, lowered his head, bowed his hands in salute, and left Hekun Palace.

After Gu Zizhan left, the queen saw that Emperor Tianshun remained silent, and asked, "How do you plan to deal with this matter?"

Emperor Tianshun thought for a moment, rubbed his brows, and said a little tiredly: "I thought she was good at first, but I didn't expect that she was also a deep-minded person! It's a waste of my trusting her and valuing her so much!"

In all fairness, Gu Zizhan is capable. Although he helped with the tricky matters in the court, in the final analysis, most of them were due to Gu Zizhan.Unknowingly, many things have gradually entered the right track.Before, he only thought that Gu Zizhan was doing things for Manman, but now that he knew Gu Zizhan's identity, Emperor Tianshun doubted whether all this was in Gu Zizhan's plan from the very beginning.

A large part of the reason why he was willing to help Gu Zizhan in government affairs was that Gu Zizhan was still immature in his opinion, and he still needed to rely on him.This also means that Gu Zizhan must be inseparable from his control.And this point is the premise for Emperor Tianshun to indulge her, give her help and trust, and it is also the premise for him to abdicate with confidence.

But now, this premise suddenly became less convincing.

In Emperor Tianshun's heart, a thought could not help but flash through.Should he change someone, someone who can really reassure him?But in an instant, Emperor Tianshun thought again that in terms of Man Man's identity, there was some restraint between him and Gu Zizhan because of this incident.

When explaining his thoughts to the queen, Emperor Tianshun's eyes flashed with murderous intent.

But when he finished speaking, the queen shook her head. "Ah Che will never use this as a threat."

Emperor Tianshun was a little dissatisfied, he frowned and looked at the queen, but the queen dispelled his doubts with a single sentence. "If she has such a plan, why should she tell us her identity, and put a deadly handle in someone else's hands for nothing?"

Seeing that Emperor Tianshun's face softened a little, the queen continued: "Besides, you originally favored her. In addition to character, talent and the so-called destiny, it is also very important that she cannot have children. Now it seems , Whether she is a man or a woman, these things have not changed. I think it is better for her to be a woman. "

Emperor Tianshun frowned tightly, and he couldn't believe that the queen would say such words.

The queen was not polite to him either, she took out a pair of white jade teacups, poured a cup of tea for herself and Emperor Tianshun, and then continued: "Don't be too quick to get angry, just think about it, she is a woman, maybe she can become a full-fledged man. full of resistance."

Although the queen didn't speak clearly, Emperor Tianshun understood what she meant after thinking about it for a while.By revealing her identity, Gu Zizhan completely tied herself with the emperor's family.She can indeed go through the difficulties she will encounter in the future.

Seeing that Emperor Tianshun looked pale, the queen added another sentence. "Furthermore, women should be soft-hearted after all. When she sees Manman grow up, she will be more affectionate and loving. Even if Manman grows up, if there is something wrong, she will not be too cruel. You and I are both old , if I can watch Manman grow up, I dare not expect extravagantly. Only when I give Manman to her, and Youer watches from the side, can I rest assured."

Although this is the truth, the anger in Emperor Tianshun's heart because of Gu Zizhan's deception, as well as the anger caused by his failure to completely control her, will not dissipate in a short while.After thinking about it, Emperor Tianshun said to the queen: "It's better to bring Man Man back first, and I need to think about other things."

The two of them sat together for a while, the queen looked at the sky, it was already past dinner time.It's full of people and small, and it's not easy to make a fuss with her when she feels too much.So he promised Emperor Tianshun that he would bring Man Man in his arms tomorrow morning.

But that night, Emperor Tianshun suddenly had a high fever again.In order to take care of him, the queen did not bring Man Man back from the East Palace.

In fact, during this period of time, Emperor Tianshun had been ill many times on and off.He is over seventy-seven years old, he had a bad temper when he was young, and he had old diseases in his early years, with excessive liver fire, which took a toll on his body.But he has always been strong, and he never slackens in dealing with the government. He has to persevere when he is sick, and he refuses to let outsiders see it.At that time, when the former crown prince Gu Yuan left suddenly, Emperor Tianshun was so angry that he vomited blood continuously.Yixu has always been outspoken, and he told the queen at that time that Emperor Tianshun's body has already been damaged to the root, and his life expectancy may not be too long.

Since then, Emperor Tianshun's health has deteriorated day by day. It was not until Gu Zizhan gradually got his hands on the government and his mood relaxed that he gradually recovered.

Now that he was stimulated during the day, the anger in his heart couldn't be dissipated, and it was the heat of summer, so the sickness came violently.

After coming to Yixu for diagnosis and treatment, Yixu also looked a little bad.

Emperor Tianshun was so angry that he managed to get better these days, but it was all in vain.Yixu was a little worried. Emperor Tianshun's health did not improve, and he was afraid that he really wouldn't have a long life.

Upon hearing the news, the queen stood there in a daze.Her hands hidden in her sleeves were already tightly together with me, and after Yi Xu left, she realized that she had made deep marks on her hands.

It is said that life and death are fateful, but when it comes to the present, I realize that this kind of fear caused by the unknown is so frightening.

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Emperor Tianshun had been lying on the bed for three whole days with this illness, but he was still weak and could not recover.Although the high fever has subsided, but the crux of the problem has not been resolved, Yi Xu prescribed him a few sleeping prescriptions, so that he can recuperate.

The news of Emperor Tianshun's illness this time, like many times before, was firmly suppressed by the empress, and she didn't dare to reveal the slightest word to the outside world.Even Chu Lan and Gu Zizhan were concealed.

Looking at the old and feeble emperor lying on the bed, the empress couldn't help thinking about the next thing.Everyone in the world says that the Son of Heaven is long live, but in the world, there is no such thing as true immortality.She had resentment towards Gu Zizhan, but in this resentment, Gu Zizhan's concealment of identity only accounted for a very small part.What's more, it was because of her concealment, which hurt Emperor Tianshun's heart and led to this serious illness.But from a rational point of view, the queen also knew that Gu Zizhan was not clear about Emperor Tianshun's physical condition, and Emperor Tianshun was always good at concealing it. At the beginning, he kept Gu Zizhan from knowing it out of precaution. After a long time, he got used to it and became natural.

But right now, even if there are these grievances, the more important thing is the living people.

The queen couldn't sleep all day, after thinking about it, she ordered Li Ruoyu to find Chu Lan.

Chu Lan was also waiting for her.

Seeing Chu Lan, the queen's eyes were full of temptation for the first time.

Chu Lan let her look at him, saluted like a ceremonial, and every move was calm and grand in the past.

The queen spoke first: "Gu Che has already told me that you didn't do it voluntarily in the beginning. Recently you learned the truth, and it was only after your persuasion that Gu Che confessed."

Chu Lan didn't answer, and the queen continued to ask: "Then now, if your aunt is in charge, are you willing to make peace with her?"

Chu Lan shook her head slowly, "I don't want to."

The queen asked again: "Why? After all, her status is embarrassing now. As long as you are willing, my aunt will find a good family for you. Isn't it very human happiness to have a husband and son?"

Chu Lan raised her eyes to look at the queen, and after a while, she smiled lightly and said, "Auntie was joking. Now I have a husband and son, so why bother."

The queen frowned, seemingly displeased.

Chu Lan continued to speak lightly, "My aunt must be aware of Zizhan's character. Besides, although Manman is small, it can be seen that he is a sensible and well-behaved person, so I am willing to part with him."

When the queen heard her mention Gu Lang, her heart was also moved.After all, she also knew that Chu Lan would marry Gu Zizhan in the first place because Emperor Tianshun intended to use her to drive a wedge between Gu Quan and his son.For this, she always felt guilty.But at the same time, she also has selfishness, and Gu Lang is her biggest selfishness.As long as Chu Lan is willing to stay by Gu Lang's side all the time, this is another guarantee she can't wait for.

But in the end, the queen still opened her lips and made a final test. "You'er, if this is the case, do you feel unwilling?"

Chu Lan shook her head, "It's because of Zizhan that my original reluctance was dispelled." After finishing speaking, she looked into the queen's eyes and said solemnly: "Auntie, Zizhan is the person I would like to follow, but I am full of emotions. It is also the parent and child that I wholeheartedly protect. Being a mother is strong, no matter who it is, I will not let her be wronged." Hearing her words, the queen felt relieved and a little bit unbearable.Sighing softly: "After all, it was your aunt who made you feel wronged."

Chu Lan stretched her brows and eyes, as if she had thought of something, and there was an unconcealable warmth in her eyes. "You'er never feels wronged."

The queen suddenly thought of something, and asked again: "This matter, Yuan'er, does he know?"

Chu Lan pursed her lips slightly, but did not answer.

Seeing her like this, the queen didn't understand.It is said that knowing a child is like a father, but in fact, it is often the mother who knows her child better.With a long sigh, the queen said sadly: "Yuan'er is frank, he really trusts Ah Che." Raising her hand lightly, wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes, the queen was a little perplexed and relieved.

After Chu Lan left, the queen sat alone in the hall.As the candles flickered, she would think of many past events.The scenes she saw when Chu Lan and Gu Zizhan got along seemed to show that there was a deeper bond between the two.

Suddenly, the queen was a little scared and didn't dare to think about it any more.

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After five days of recuperation, Emperor Tianshun finally regained some energy.

He is very clear about his body. During the past few days of drowsiness, he has been annoyed and unwilling, and finally has time to take a good look at this matter.

First of all, he really didn't have the time and energy to choose a suitable heir.

What's more, he also listened to the empress' consolation and took it to heart.Unlike the queen, in Emperor Tianshun's opinion, it was far better for Gu Zizhan to confess to him than to hide it from him until death.He is an emperor, he does not want those hypocritical ignorance and deceitful goodwill, he only wants the truth.As for how to reveal the truth, whether to cover it up or whitewash it, all the choices are always in his own hands.

But now, Gu Zizhan handed over the choice to him.From this point of view, Gu Zizhan's actions comforted him in the deepest part of his consciousness.

But Emperor Tianshun couldn't completely rest assured.In addition, it will take time for the breath held in his chest to slowly dissipate.

Therefore, the first thing after returning to court, Emperor Tianshun postponed his abdication.

Gu Zizhan naturally had no objection to this. After so many twists and turns, she felt that she had already looked down on everything.Chu Lan was the only one who could worry her.The rest are all things outside the body, nothing to worry about.She originally came from another world, and the only thing she can do now is peace of mind.Since all foreign things do not belong to her, the only thing she can repay is honesty.

Since Chengwu, Gu Zizhan's soul has been stripped twice in his spiritual sea.She had coexisted with them, if she hadn't influenced each other, how could it be possible.Now that they have completely dissipated, Gu Zizhan was a little confused for a while, which part of her personality only belonged to her, and whether there was really a part that belonged only to her.

The frankness she thinks of is the frankness she intended, or the frankness after being influenced by others?

Gu Zizhan became more and more confused.

Such a change in her mentality was naturally noticed by Chu Lan, and naturally gave birth to hidden worries.But Gu Zizhan didn't say anything, or, even she couldn't think clearly, couldn't say anything.

Chu Lan waited for her, patiently.

In the busy schedule, time always passes quickly.Unknowingly, this year's autumn is over, the heat dissipates, and the autumn is refreshing.

Fewer than [-]% of the candidates were women, but what is rare is that nearly half of the Xie Yuan are women.The Hedong Mansion that Gu Zizhan pays most attention to, in the list reported, the first name of Xie Yuan is Zhou Xiaoting.

Gu Zizhan was a little relieved, his empty heart was filled with joy.Perhaps next year's Chunwei, there will be the first female champion.

But these are just her own expectations, and the result depends on everyone's hard work and luck.

And just before the Mid-Autumn Festival, Emperor Tianshun finally responded to the memorial to those princes requesting the sons-in-law of the clan to serve in the palace.

He didn't say that he wanted the clan sons to serve him, he only said that he missed the younger generation, and he allowed the princes to send their nephews to the palace to spend the Mid-Autumn Festival together.

Naturally, Emperor Tianshun's imperial edict aroused speculation from the crowd.

But sometimes, it seems to be a happy event, but a disaster must be hidden in it.

Fortune and misfortune depend on each other, and they are always out of their control.