water every day, those villagers would have been long dead. He deliberately placed it on top of the statue because the water there was only a sip that each villager would drink, and after being dilut...And Zhu Fugui had loved this cousin since childhood, but only because he ran a gambling den, his cousin looked down on him. Originally, he thought that if his cousin could marry a Taiwei, it would be considered a happy ending, but he never expected such an outcome. Therefore, he went to great lengths to get Chu Tianqi involved, in order to avenge his cousin.
"I will avenge my cousin!" Zhu Fu貴's eyes hardened.
"Alright, we've worked together for many years now, and I hope this collaboration will be a pleasant one as well." Boss Tang changed the subject: "However, I still need to remind you, he is after all the adopted son of the Xiangfu and holds a high position. If he wants revenge, relying on these methods alone will not be enough."
"What good advice does Mr. Tang have"
"I have a good idea here, but I don't know if Mr. Zhu would be willing to give it a try" said Boss Tang mysteriously.
"Come on, just tell me you'll help me get revenge. I promise, I'll pay you double!" Zhu Fu Gui immediately promised, afraid he might back out.
"No need for that. I just want what belongs to me, the rest is yours to keep, Boss Zhu."Ziqianzhuang had been operating in the capital for so long without anyone daring to cause trouble, proving that Boss Tang was a shrewd businessman. He wasn't greedy, taking only his rightful share, which was the true way to succeed in business.
"Good!" Zhu Fugui readily agreed.
Shou Kang Gong.
"My dear child, are you feeling better now"
"Thanks to the imperial mother's blessings, my son's injury has improved greatly." The Emperor covered his chest, although it still hurt a little, but it was no longer debilitating.
"That's good." The Empress let out a sigh of relief, and the wrinkles etched on her face seemed to soften slightly.
"Mother, the weather is exceptionally fine today. My son would like to help you out to the courtyard for a while." The Emperor rose and, supporting the Empress Dowager, led her to the courtyard. The sun was warm and inviting, perfect for basking in its rays.
“Well.” The Empress was very pleased with his actions: “My son, all these years, this Shou Kang Palace has only allowed you to enter. This is because I didn't want too many people to disturb my quiet practice. I thought that by reciting scriptures and chanting sutras every day, I could offset all the sins of my life. But it seems now that these sins are still not cleared... cough, cough...”
Before she could finish her words, the Empress Dowager began coughing again incessantly.
"Mother..." The Emperor supported the Empress Dowager, gently patting her back.
The Empress Dowager finally calmed down a bit: "My son, my empress called you here today because there is something I would like to ask of you..."
The emperor listened, as if he understood: "Mother, Your son understands what you mean. However, this time Fang Minrou committed a capital offense, and Your son cannot forgive her."
Just because Fang Minrou killed Hakka Zhazha and gave Ha Qiqi an excuse to go to war, countless soldiers at the border died and civilians were displaced. He would never forgive her for being the culprit behind all of this.
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager immediately burst into tears: "My dear son, your mother knows this matter is difficult for you. But Minrou is the daughter of King Gaoyang! King Gaoyang not only saved Lao Shiwu's life, but also yours! Back then, he died to save both of you. Before his death, he repeatedly entrusted us to take good care of Minrou. Yet eight years ago, you sent her off for a political marriage. Now she has finally returned, but this is how it turns out How can your mother face King Gaoyang"
"Mother, Fang Minrou has committed such a grave offense. If she is not punished, the public will not be appeased. If she is pardoned, how can I, as her son, ever command their respect again"
"My son, although Min Rou was wrong, you also know that even without her actions, Chi Yan would have been ambitious and war would have been inevitable sooner or later." The Empress Dowager still tried to persuade him.
"Mother, all other sons can obey you, but for this matter, your son humbly begs to disobey!" The Emperor still insisted, his imperial authority standing firm, not allowing anyone to challenge him.
"My dear grandson, you!" The Empress Dowager was overcome with emotion and clutched at her chest as if about to faint.
"Mother!" The Emperor hurriedly helped her up and shouted outside, "Physician! Physician!"
“My son, just beg your mother for this, let the old Prince Gao Yang have his last bloodline...” Even at this moment, with her breathing so labored, the Empress Dowager still didn't forget to plead for Fang Min Rou: “Your Majesty, I promise you, no one will know she’s alive.”
"Mother Empress, please don't speak. This matter, your son will carefully consider..." Seeing his mother empress like this, the emperor felt deeply troubled as well.
When the emperor finally relented, the Empress Dowager also finally let go of her worries and promptly fainted.
The imperial physician treated her for a long time, but he still couldn't wake the Empress Dowager. The emperor was in a panic and immediately summoned the national teacher.
The Grand Tutor inspected everything carefully, his face grave as he walked out. "Your Majesty," he said, "The Empress Dowager's body has reached its limit. The Mother Gu is starting to backfire. If this continues..."
Although he had known this day would come, as a son, the Emperor was still unwilling to face it: “Master of State, is there truly no other way”
The Grand Master shook his head. “Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager being able to last this long is already a miracle.” If it weren't for Xiao Yuge’s method of using poison to counteract poison, I estimate that two months ago, the Empress Dowager would have already passed away.
However, what he didn't know was that Xiao Yuge's desperation to save the Empress Dowager wasn't out of love for her, but because once the Empress Dowager died, Qian Ting Xuan would also be in danger. That's why she spared no effort to save the Empress Dowager.
When the emperor learned that his Empress Dowager was nearing her end, he too was deeply saddened. After a long silence, he asked, “Grand Master, how much longer can the Empress Dowager last”
"One month is the limit!"
"Alright, then do your best to protect the Empress Dowager for as long as you can..." The Emperor sighed softly and prepared to leave.
"Your Majesty!" At that moment, the Imperial Advisor seemed to have thought of something.
"Your Majesty, is there anything else" The Emperor now seemed interested in other matters as well.
"I have just received word that the Regent of Tianzhu will be departing for Tianzhu in a few days."
The Emperor frowned slightly, somewhat puzzled: "He goes back, he goes back. What's strange about that" Keeping Feng Wuji here right now was the real problem. He had been targeted several times; if something happened to him here, Tian Zhu and Chi Yan joining forces would mean Lan Zhao would be in grave danger!
But he wanted to take the Protectorate Princess with him...
"What did you say" Sure enough, the Grand Tutor's single sentence instantly revived the listless Emperor: "He can go back if he wants, why does he have to take Ge'er with him"
"Because, there are rumors that Xiao Yu Ge is actually Feng Wu Ji's real daughter!"
"How is this possible Feng Wujie hadn't personally tested it before, Xiao Yufu was her daughter, so how did she become Ge'er" The Emperor was a little exasperated. These two beauties in the capital were really troublesome.
"Father!" At this time, Qian Si Chen also rushed over. Looking at his expression, one could tell what he came for: "Father, I heard that Grandmother fainted. How is Grandmother now" alright""I..." Xiao Yufu quickly glanced at Chu Tianqi, subconsciously lowering her eyes and nodding: "Hmm, I'm fine." But the way she lowered her head and frowned clearly told him that she wasn't do...