allonlinenovel Chapter 182 Excitement
Chapter 182 Excitement
As she spoke, the empress dowager picked up the pen and half a piece of jacquard brocade on the small table beside her and began to write with her brush.
Jiang Ruyin stretched out her hand to stop her but hesitated to speak. She knew clearly: there was ground ink and a wolf-hair brush on the small table. Even if she didn't come on her own initiative, the Queen Mother would ask her to come.
I saw the Queen Mother write down the two parts very quickly.
The first part describes Jiang Ruyin's virtuous and respectful character, and her gentleness and kindness. She was given the surname Uya and strongly recommended the Sixth Prince Hongxuan as the crown prince. The second part describes how Empress Ulanara persecuted the imperial heirs and was unfit to be empress. After her death, the empress dowager carefully considered and left this decree, which was handed over to Concubine Fang Jiang Ruyin because of her gentleness and respect.
The Queen Mother put down the last stroke and called for Zhuxi.
Jiang Ruyin then realized that the main hall of Shoukang Palace had been closed at some point.
Seeing Zhuxi come in, Jiang Ruyin opened her mouth to speak, but Zhuxi smiled and said, "Don't worry, Concubine Fang. Chunmao and Suochun beside you are with the Sixth Prince."
"Cut this satin into two pieces as a secret decree. Keep one piece in your hands and hand it over to the emperor when the time comes; give the other piece to Concubine Fang and have her keep it." The empress dowager ordered.
Zhuxi picked up the half bolt of jacquard brocade and walked into the inner room. Jiang Ruyin was still kneeling on the ground, while the empress dowager closed her eyes and rested calmly.
From the room came the sound of scissors scraping across cloth, as well as the subtle sound of cloth sticking together.
Jiang Ruyin's body trembled slightly.
Soon, Zhu Xi came out with one of the secret decrees and handed it to Jiang Ruyin solemnly.
Jiang Ruyin's eyes were filled with tears, and her voice was trembling with disbelief. "I dare not disappoint the Empress Dowager's trust."
Jiang Ruyin held the secret decree in her hand and her forehead touched the ground heavily. Only then did the empress dowager open her eyes with satisfaction.
"Silly girl, cool down on the ground." The Queen Mother smiled calmly, her face full of kindness. "Whether you agree or not, the other secret decree will remain in Zhuxi's hands. This one is yours. Now, take Hongxuan back and think it over. No matter what the outcome, I won't blame you."
Jiang Ruyin left without saying a word.
On the way back to the palace, Hongxuan lay quietly on Jiang Ruyin's knees. Jiang Ruyin patted Hongxuan's back with one hand, staring at the goose yellow satin swaying in front of her without blinking, her mind still wandering in the sky.
It must be said that the Queen Mother made her an offer she couldn't refuse.
The Empress Dowager's words, implicit and implicit, told her that the Empress would definitely return to the Forbidden City, and Jiang Ruyin had no doubts. With this secret letter in hand, if the Empress complied, Jiang Ruyin would be on par with the two Empress Dowagers. If the Empress did not, Jiang Ruyin would inherit the Empress Dowager Uya's surname and become the sole Empress Dowager.
Regardless of whether the Empress Dowager sincerely wanted to recruit Jiang Ruyin as her own family member, with this secret letter in hand, the Empress had no choice but to abide by her duties. Even if she forged evidence of the Empress's rebellion and then took the secret decree to the Emperor, she could still compete with the Empress.
There are two Empress Dowagers sitting side by side. What about the Holy Mother Empress Dowager? The current emperor is her own child. What about Ulanara? She has the full support of Guoluoluo, Hesheli, and even Uya. There is no need to worry about not being able to defeat Ulanara Yixiu.
Jiang Ruyin thought about this and couldn't help but jump for joy.
As she stepped out of the sedan chair, a gentle breeze blew towards her, accompanied by the bleakness of autumn. Jiang Ruyin then realized that her back was soaked with sweat. Her head was slightly hot, and she stared at the magnificent Yongshou Palace. Jiang Ruyin smiled brightly. She had plenty of time, so why worry about this moment?
Holding Hongxuan's little hand, he returned to the hall. Hongxuan yawned lazily, "Mother, I'm hungry."
"Okay, let's have lunch early today, and then sleep with Mother for a while." Jiang Ruyin nodded and ordered someone to prepare the meal. She casually asked, "How are the cakes in the Royal Grandmother's palace?"
Hongxuan stretched and regained some energy.
"The smell in the Empress Dowager's palace is bitter and pungent. I was worried about my mother being alone in there, and then I fell asleep without realizing it." Hongxuan fell onto the couch with sleepy eyes.
Jiang Ruyin was stunned when she heard it. After thinking about it carefully, her clothes, which were soaked with cold sweat, stuck to her back. Jiang Ruyin shuddered and turned back to look at Shu Dong.
"How often does Lin Jie take Concubine Qian's pulse?"
Shu Dong thought for a moment and quickly replied, "Once every other day, so today is it."
"Suochun stays with Hongxuan, and Fuqiu comes with me to the Yanx Palace." Jiang Ruyin said as she stood up, put her hand on Fuqiu's hand and hurried out of the palace.
Hongxuan was left with a frown on his face, looking confused.
It was also by luck that Jiang Ruyin hurried to the Yanxi Palace and ran into Lin Jie writing a prescription.
Jiang Ruyin walked into the main hall slowly and leisurely, and then immediately sat down at the table in a hurry.
"Doctor Lin, please help me check if there is anything unusual." Jiang Ruyin said quickly.
Lin Jie nodded, and without saying anything more, he took out a white handkerchief and covered Jiang Ruyin's wrist, then began to concentrate and take her pulse.
An Lingrong poured tea for Jiang Ruyin personally. In an instant, the fragrance of tea filled the air and the sweet aroma spread.
Jiang Ruyin had no interest in sipping tea, and held his forehead, guessing the possibilities.
Soon, Lin Jie stood up and bowed, "Is your Majesty experiencing a rapid heartbeat, agitated spirit, or a flustered mind?"
Jiang Ruyin's face darkened and she nodded.
"That's it. Sandalwood, rosemary, cinnamon, and clove buds." Lin Jie named the herbs one by one, his face serious. "It's probably these few herbs that can make people feel excited. And, Your Majesty seems to have been exposed to them for quite a while, which is why your heart is beating too fast and your thoughts are so confused." Lin Jie nodded. "However, these spices are not harmful to the body. Your Majesty can use some menthol oil or blow it in a well-ventilated place outdoors for a while."
Jiang Ruyin finally felt relieved. An Lingrong frowned beside her, "Where did the Madam go just now?"
Jiang Ruyin sighed and said, "Don't go to Shoukang Palace if you have nothing to do these days."
An Lingrong was shocked and covered her mouth and nose thoughtfully, wanting to say something.
Jiang Ruyin half-closed her eyes, looking exhausted. "Anyway, that's all I have to say. I'll be going back now."
On the way back to the palace, Jiang Ruyin lifted the light curtains and let the wind carrying the fragrance of the earth blow across her cheeks.
"Huh..." By now, Jiang Ruyin has woken up.
The two secret decrees written by the empress dowager must reach the emperor no matter what. If the emperor does not agree, then no matter how beautiful the empress dowager's words are, it will be useless.
Assuming that the first secret edict reached the emperor and the emperor acted on it, what would the emperor think when I brought the second secret edict to him?
If he didn't use the second secret decree and handed Hongxuan over to the Empress Dowager after her death, what would happen even if he had the support of the Uya clan? The two families were related, so would they support him, an outsider, or the Empress, the niece of Uya Chengbi?