Chapter 113
Sunlight shines through the window lattice and shines dappledly on the magnificent hall, but it cannot dispel the extremely depressing atmosphere in the hall. Li Qingge was sitting on a high throne, her luxurious Queen Mother costume shining in the light, but her face was as cold as ice, and her eyes revealed unquestionable majesty.
What is even more chilling is that Emperor Qianlong, whom she has always relied on, is cowering aside at this moment, not daring to stand up and say a word for her. His eyes were flickering, as if he was weighing the pros and cons, but in the end he didn't have the courage to take that step.
Li Qingge felt an indescribable sadness and anger in his heart. She once thought that her son would be her most solid backing when raising children to provide for her in old age. However, now it seems that this son is not as considerate as a piece of barbecued pork. Her chest heaved violently, as if she wanted to vent all her resentment.
Her eyes swept over the Niu Hulu clan members who were kneeling on the ground. Those who once treated her with respect were now staring at her with resentment on their faces. Their eyes shot out a cold light, as if they were going to make a hole in her. Li Qingge sneered, an uncontrollable anger welling up in his heart.
"You guys keep your hands on me until I'm satisfied." Her voice was as cold as ice, without a trace of emotion.
After hearing this, the Niu Hulu clan members all stared at Li Qingge angrily, but no one dared to resist. They knew that this woman was no longer the queen mother who could be bullied at will. She was now the queen of the Great Yan Dynasty, holding the power of life and death.
The Queen Mother's clan brother was so angry that he was shaking all over. He struggled to stand up, pointed at Li Qingge's nose and cursed: "How dare you, a rebellious official and traitor, to be arrogant in front of the Queen Mother! Aren't you afraid of being punished by God?"
Li Qingge glanced at him sideways and sneered at the corner of his mouth: "You are quite courageous! You want to seek death, right? No problem, I'll help you!" She winked, and Shi Shuyu beside her immediately drew out the Fierce Blood Sword and fired a blow. The sword was swung out. Just hearing a scream of "Ah", the Queen Mother's clan brother fell limply to the ground, lifeless.
The Queen Mother was filled with grief and anger, and cried out: "Brother Seven!" Tears burst into her eyes, and she was distraught. All the Niu Hulu clan members also burst into tears and were extremely sad. They had never seen such a ruthless Li Qingge, and their hearts were filled with fear and despair.
Qianlong couldn't bear to see his own mother like this. He licked his dry lips and said, "Feng'er, it's almost over, don't cause any more deaths!" There was a hint of pleading and helplessness in his voice.
However, Li Qingge seemed not to hear, as cold as a piece of ice. Her eyes revealed determination and ruthlessness, as if she wanted to pour all her hatred on these people.
The Queen Mother was as angry as a volcano about to erupt. She roared: "If you have any grudges, just come at me! Why implicate the innocent? I just slapped the Queen, are you going to kill my brother? You Your heart is too cruel!" Her voice echoed in the hall, full of grief and anger.
Li Qingge looked at the Queen Mother gloomily, with endless chill in her eyes: "Do you mean innocent when you say innocent? The Queen is my biological mother, and her status is as noble as the Queen Mother. All of you here are well versed in the laws of the Qing Dynasty. , who can tell me what is the crime of beating the Queen Mother?" Her voice was as cold as ice, making people shudder.
The people in the palace looked at me and I looked at you, but no one dared to talk to me. They all knew what the answer to this question meant, and they all knew how ruthless Li Qingge was.
Li Qingge looked at Li Yu, the eunuch in charge, and her eyes showed unquestionable majesty: "What is the crime of beating the Queen Mother?"
Li Yu didn't dare to answer. He glanced at Qianlong as if asking for help, hoping that Qianlong could rescue him. However, Qianlong shook his head helplessly and signaled Li Yu to answer truthfully with his eyes.
Li Yu got the hint and said bravely: "Beating the Queen Mother is equivalent to regicide." His voice was low and trembling, as if he was using up all his strength.
"Did you hear that? It's the same as regicide!" Li Qingge's voice suddenly raised a few points, "Regicide is a heinous crime. The whole family will be executed and the nine clans will be wiped out. I did not let the entire Niu Hulu clan be buried with him. "Extraordinarily merciful." Her voice echoed in the hall, full of majesty and coldness.
The Queen Mother was so angry that her whole body was trembling. She pointed at Li Qingge's nose and cursed: "You rebellious girl! You actually compare the Queen to yourself! How can that Nala woman be on an equal footing with the Ai family without the favor of her husband?" ? If I had known that today would be like this, I should have given Nala the killer medicine to prevent this vicious and arrogant little bitch from coming into this world!" Her voice was sharp and harsh, full of resentment and anger.
Li Qingge looked at the Queen Mother coldly, with endless chill and ridicule in her eyes: "It's a pity, it's a pity. You didn't make that determination at the beginning, and now it's too late to regret it. But it doesn't matter, I will teach you a lesson. These ignorant people." She turned to look at Shi Shuyu, "Let them continue to slap you until they see blood!"
Shi Shuyu shouted: "Why are you still standing there? Palm! You won't stop until Her Majesty the Queen says stop!" His voice was like thunder, making everyone in the palace tremble with fear.
The people of the Niu Hulu clan were extremely frightened when they saw that their clan members died tragically, the Queen Mother had nowhere to escape, and Qianlong could not save them. They could only wave their hands and slap themselves hard in the face. Snap! Snap! Snap! Whether they were men or women, old or young, they were all slapping their mouths, like a series of firecrackers going off in the hall. Because of the Queen Mother, these people have enjoyed glory, wealth, fine clothes and fine food, and have long developed fine skin and tender meat. How can they withstand such a beating? After a few strokes, my cheeks became swollen, and the pain caused tears to flow down like rain.
"Keep fighting! Don't stop until you see blood!" Li Qingge said coldly. Her eyes revealed endless coldness and cruelty, as if she wanted to torture these people to death.
Several young people couldn't stand the pain anymore, but they didn't dare to stop. They could only beat and whine: "Old Buddha, help me! Old Buddha, please help me..." Their voices were miserable and desperate, but they could not move Li Qingge. heart.
The Queen Mother couldn't bear it anymore. She jumped down from the throne and rushed to Li Qingge, trying to pull her away. However, Qing'er hurriedly grabbed her and persuaded her in a low voice: "Lafayette, don't do it! You will anger her!" Qing'er's voice was full of worry and prayer.
Qianlong also said with a dry mouth: "Huang'e Niang, this woman's temper is as fierce as fire, and after the bloody baptism of the battlefield, she has become as hard as steel. If you mess with her again, not only the Niu Hulu family will be It is impossible to escape the fate of annihilation, and I am afraid that the Aixinjueluo family will not be able to survive. No matter how angry you are, you must think about future generations!" His voice was full of helplessness and prayer.
The Queen Mother was shocked and stopped. She looked straight at Li Qingge with her old eyes, extremely frightened. This woman's cruelty and ruthlessness far exceeded her imagination. If she really goes crazy, it's really possible... The Queen Mother shuddered involuntarily at the thought of the sight of a river of blood. Compared to her natal relatives, the Queen Mother cares more about the children and grandchildren of the Aisin Gioro family. She couldn't let her descendants suffer disaster because of her own impulses.
A group of people from the Niu Hulu clan slapped their mouths desperately. After a while, their faces were swollen like a pig's head, and the corners of their mouths were cracked and dripping with blood. They looked miserable. The Queen Mother was helpless, her heart felt like being pricked by a needle, and it hurt terribly. She could only watch helplessly as her people were tortured like this, but she couldn't stop it.
Qing'er felt extremely uncomfortable seeing the Queen Mother in such pain. She rolled her eyes and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, you can't kill someone without a nod. In order to gain virtue for the Queen and the twelfth prince, will you spare the Niu Hulu family?" Her voice was full of prayers. and sincere.
Li Qingge turned his head to look at her and sighed deeply. There was a trace of hesitation and wavering in her eyes, but she finally stood firm. "That's it, please stop." Although her voice was cold, it contained a hint of unnoticeable fatigue and helplessness.
After hearing this, the people of the Niu Hulu clan stopped quickly, but they all grinned in pain and kept screaming. Their faces were covered with tears and blood, and they looked so miserable.
Li Qingge said coldly: "The death penalty can be avoided, but the living crime cannot be escaped. Send them to the southwest to mine. Without my will to amnesty, they will never be allowed to return to Beijing." Her voice was as cold as ice, without any trace of emotion. emotion. However, this sentence was like a death sentence, which made the Niu Hulu family completely despair.
The Queen Mother was extremely distressed and wanted to plead for mercy. However, Qing'er grabbed her clothes and told her to stop making trouble. The Queen Mother had no choice but to watch her people being taken away by Shi Shuyu and the White Horse Army. Their backs gradually disappeared outside the hall, leaving only a series of heavy footsteps echoing in the hall.
"You all stand down, I have something to say to the Queen Mother." Li Qingge waved his sleeves to the palace servants waiting in the palace. Her voice was cold and majestic, making people dare not disobey.
Qing'er, your concubine, Li Yu and others retreated with their maids and eunuchs. They knew that the storm was finally over, but the shock and fear in their hearts could not dissipate for a long time.
There were only three people left in the main hall of the huge Cining Palace: the Queen Mother, Qianlong, and Li Qingge. Three generations of their ancestors and grandsons each occupy their own place, and the atmosphere is solemn and depressing. The sun shines on the ground through the window lattice, but it cannot illuminate the haze in their hearts.
"Queen of Dayan, you have had enough of your prestige, why are you still staying in my Cining Palace?" The Queen Mother's tone was full of hatred and dissatisfaction. She stared at Li Qingge
Li Qingge walked into Cining Palace. The sunlight filtered through the exquisite window lattice and scattered on the ground, but it failed to warm the chill in the palace at all. She was wearing a gorgeous imperial robe, with golden silk threads shining brightly in the sun, and her brows revealed unquestionable majesty. The Queen Mother sits in a high position, wearing a dark red palace dress. Time has carved deep marks on her face, but her eyes are still sharp, as if she can see into people's hearts.
"Queen Mother, please stop pretending in front of me," Li Qingge's voice was cold, like the cold wind in winter, penetrating every corner of the room, "I am not the filial son you raised single-handedly. Who would be If I am unhappy for a moment, I will make him unhappy for the rest of his life." Her eyes flashed with a disdainful sneer, which was a kind of indifference and determination based on a deep understanding of power struggles.
Since ancient times, filial piety has been regarded as the cornerstone of governing the world, and the Queen Mother used it to gain power for a while. However, Li Qingge knew very well that once the emperor no longer followed filial piety, the status of the queen mother would be like a castle in the air, shaky. Qianlong is about to abdicate, and the real power lies with her. She felt more disgust and impatience towards the Queen Mother.
When the Queen Mother heard this, her face turned purple and black instantly, and anger burned in her eyes, as if she wanted to devour everything. "When the queen gave birth to the fifth princess, rumors spread in the palace, saying that this girl was a lone evil star who would kill her relatives. Now it seems that those rumors are not groundless. If you don't make me mad, just Are you unwilling to give up?" The Queen Mother's words were full of anger and unwillingness, and her fingers tightly clasped the armrests of the chair, as if to calm her inner anger.
Li Qingge sneered and sneered again and again: "Good people don't live long, and disasters will last for thousands of years. Queen Mother, you are blessed with great fortune. I'm afraid it would be difficult for me to make you angry to death!" Her words were full of sarcasm, and every word sounded like The sharp blade pierced the Queen Mother's heart.
The Queen Mother's face became even darker with anger, her chest rose and fell violently, and she gasped repeatedly, as if she might suffocate at any moment. Upon seeing this, Qianlong hurried forward, patted the Queen Mother on the back, and comforted: "Okay, okay, just say less."
Li Qingge curled his lips, with a look of disdain and indifference. Her dislike of the Queen Mother did not last forever. The Queen Mother, the longest-lived Queen Mother in history, should have been enjoying her dignity, but instead she was causing trouble and plotting against others all day long. If she had not taken her blood relationship and mother into consideration, she would have gotten rid of the Queen Mother long ago.
The Queen Mother took a deep breath and tried to calm down her emotions. She knew that she was at a disadvantage in this game of power. "The grudge between me and the Nala clan can be wiped out, but you must pardon the Niu Hulu clan." There was a hint of pleading in her voice, but it was more helpless.
Li Qingge's face was gloomy and his eyes were cold: "As long as I'm here, you can't even think about causing trouble for my mother. In front of me, you have no right to bargain. Just wait and see. When I'm relieved, maybe you can consider letting them come back." ." Her tone was full of unquestionable majesty, as if everything was under her control.
The Queen Mother tightly grasped Li Qingge's sleeves and said in a trembling voice: "Niu Hulu is my relative and yours too. Don't you care about some family affection?" Tears were shining in her eyes, as if she had returned to China. That summer forty years ago.
Li Qingge's face was expressionless and his voice was cold: "It's not about kissing or not. The emperor's family is the most ruthless. I only recognize my biological mother as my biological mother, who is the Niu Hulu family? I don't want to see if I am worthy." Her words The world is full of desire for power and indifference to family affection.
The Queen Mother stared closely at Li Qingge's beautiful but cold face, in a daze. She seemed to have seen the scene when the late emperor ascended the throne. At that time, she and her mother Wu Yashi had an endless dispute in Yonghe Palace, like enemies. Now, this scene was repeated between Li Qingge and her, which made her feel mixed.
The Queen Mother smiled miserably: "These eyes and expressions are so similar, as if they were carved from the same mold. You and the late emperor... are so unjust, so unjust!" Her voice was full of helplessness and sorrow, as if she had already been Saw the end of this power struggle.
Li Qingge looked at the Queen Mother indifferently, without a trace of emotion in his heart. She has long been accustomed to this kind of power game, and has already seen through the ugliness and ruthlessness of human nature. She turned around and left, her steps firm and without any hesitation.
The Queen Mother stared blankly at her back, her blood boiling and the world spinning. She seemed to have seen the glory and loneliness of her life, and the cruelty and ruthlessness in the struggle for power. Finally, she couldn't bear the weight, rolled her eyelids, and fainted.
Qianlong was shocked and turned pale. He quickly supported the Queen Mother and shouted loudly: "Where is the imperial doctor? Quickly announce that the imperial doctor is coming!" For a time, Cining Palace became noisy and chaotic again.
And Li Qingge had already left this place full of fights and conspiracies. She went straight to Kunning Palace, which was her spiritual haven.
Walking into the bedroom, a curl of fragrance wafted out from the bright yellow satin curtains. It was the fragrance of fine lilies. Lily means a hundred years of good marriage and is the queen's favorite flower. Whenever she was in a bad mood, the queen would smell this fragrance, which seemed to make her temporarily forget the battles and worries in the palace.
Li Qingge opened the curtain and walked in, and saw Aunt Rong rolling a peeled hard-boiled egg on the Queen's face. Although the Queen is already quite old, she still pays attention to skin care. Her skin is as delicate and smooth as silk. However, at this moment, there was a deep slap mark on her extremely well-maintained face, and five finger prints were clearly visible, which showed how ruthless Nanny Gui was.
When Li Qingge saw this scene, he felt an indescribable anger and distress in his heart. She bit her lip, as if to suppress the gasp that was about to come out: "I was in Cining Palace just now, I really shouldn't let it go so easily..." Her voice was full of hatred and unwillingness.
When Grandma Rong heard this, she was so frightened that she trembled. She knew that Li Qingge's methods had always been vigorous and resolute, and just by letting him go, he had already broken Aunt Gui's hand, killed the Queen Mother's brother, and made the Niu Hulu family miserable. If revenge was taken seriously, wouldn't Cining Palace become a river of blood?
Grandma Rong rolled the egg on the queen's face several times, but the bruises and swelling on the queen's face still did not subside. So, she took out a small round box of cloisonné enamel and prepared to apply medicine to the queen. Li Qingge saw this and said softly: "Let me come."
Aunt Rong hesitated for a while, then opened the box and handed it to Li Qingge. The box contains a tender green translucent ointment, and the fragrance of herbs comes to your nose. It is a high-quality ointment that has a magical healing effect. Li Qingge took some ointment, gently applied it on the queen's cheek, and rubbed it slowly. Her movements were gentle and delicate, as if she were handling a precious work of art. When the swollen and painful skin encountered the cool ointment, the anger immediately subsided. The medicinal power penetrated into the skin, and the queen suddenly felt much more comfortable.
While applying the ointment, Li Qingge denounced the crimes of the Queen Mother, Princess Hejing and Princess Hejing. Her voice was full of anger and dissatisfaction, as if she wanted to pour out all her grievances and unwillingness. The Queen felt a warm feeling in her heart as she listened to her words. She knew that no matter what happened, Li Qingge would stand by her side, protect her and support her.
"It's just a slap, not a stab wound, so why are you so angry? You have already taught them a lesson." The queen said with a smile, her voice gentle but firm, as if it could heal Li Qingge's inner trauma.
When Li Qingge heard this, he felt moved in his heart. Looking at the queen's gentle face, she seemed to see the desire and pursuit deep in her heart. In this palace full of fights and conspiracies, they support and rely on each other, and face all difficulties and challenges together.
Li Qingge looked at the Queen tenderly, his eyes full of affection and respect, as if he could see into all the pain and tenacity in the Queen's heart. She opened her red lips lightly, and her voice was soft but with a force that could not be ignored: "You are my mother. How can those narrow-minded and calculating people be compared with you? Your tolerance and wisdom are what they will learn all their lives. Not coming.”
The queen was sitting on a carved wooden chair. Her luxurious phoenix robe made her dignified and elegant. Although the years had left faint traces on her face, it added a bit of calmness and indifference. She sighed softly, with a trace of helplessness flashing in her eyes: "Mother, when will you change your infatuated temperament? The Queen Mother summoned you to Cining Palace, which is clearly a trap waiting for you to jump in. You Why don't you find a reason to push it away? If you really don't know how to deal with it, just come to me, why put yourself in jail?"
Li Qingge's words were full of deep concern and love for the queen. She reached out her hand and gently stroked the queen's slightly tired face. Her movements were so gentle that she was afraid of disturbing the rare tranquility.
The Queen smiled slightly. There were too many stories and hardships hidden in that smile, but it also revealed a kind of otherworldly indifference: "I didn't expect that the Queen Mother would be so disgusted with me, and openly ignored me as the mother of the country. Take action. But all this has passed. With you here, what else do I have to fear?”
At this time, Nanny Rong walked in with two steaming cups of chrysanthemum tea. Her steps were steady, and her eyes revealed her loyalty and love for the Queen. "Princess, you must be thirsty after talking so much in Cining Palace. Drink a cup of chrysanthemum tea to moisten your throat."
Li Qingge took the tea cup, and the warm touch passed through the porcelain wall to her palm, seeming to warm her heart. She took a sip, and the fragrance and sweetness of the chrysanthemum slowly melted on the tip of her tongue, as if it could wash away all dust and fatigue. "Fortunately, all the suffering has passed. The emperor and I have agreed on the terms, and the process of abdication is about to be completed, only waiting for the final handover. After I complete the throne succession ceremony in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, I will issue a decree to canonize you as the Supreme Emperor. From now on, no one will dare to bully you.”
Hearing this, the queen's smile became a little more gratified and satisfied. She shook her head gently: "The names of the Supreme Empress and the Empress Dowager do not mean much to me. I only hope that our family will be safe and sound. If both you and your brother can live well, I will be satisfied.”
The mother and daughter looked at each other and smiled, their tacit understanding and affection needless to be said. Li Qingge picked up another cup of chrysanthemum tea and carefully fed it to the queen with a spoon. His actions were full of care and love for his mother.
"Mother, don't worry, I will let Yongxing enjoy the title of prince safely and live in prosperity and wealth for the rest of his life. I will also make proper arrangements for your mother's family and will never let them suffer any injustice."
The queen smiled and nodded, her smile full of expectations and peace of mind for the future. The mother and daughter just drank chrysanthemum tea quietly, enjoying this rare peace and tranquility.
However, it was a different scene inside Cining Palace. The Queen Mother was so angry at Li Qingge's words that she fainted. After emergency treatment from the imperial doctor, she woke up leisurely. As soon as she opened her eyes, she heard the news that Qianlong was about to abdicate the throne. Her voice suddenly became sharp, as if it wanted to penetrate the entire palace.
"Emperor, what do you mean? Who do you want to abdicate the throne to?" The Queen Mother's voice was full of shock and anger. She looked at Qianlong in disbelief, as if she were looking at a stranger.
Qianlong stood aside with a firm and decisive look on his face. He answered word by word: "I will abdicate the throne to Li Qingge and upgrade myself to the Supreme Emperor."
When the Queen Mother heard this, she felt as if she was struck by lightning. She trembled suddenly, and then exploded like a firecracker: "The emperor is in his prime, how can he abdicate the throne so easily? I don't agree!"
Qianlong was unwavering. He knew that his decision was correct, and he also knew that the future of the Qing Dynasty needed Li Qingge to lead it. "I have already drafted the edict for the Zen position, and all the procedures are ready. It is imperative to abdicate. It is useless if the Queen Mother does not agree."
The Queen Mother was shocked and angry. She looked at Qianlong with hatred, as if she wanted to see through him: "Emperor, you are confused! Since ancient times, the throne has been inherited from father to son. Sooner or later, the daughter's family will get married. You pass the throne to If you give it to her, wouldn’t you be giving up a great country?”
She glared at Qianlong, her voice full of unwillingness and anger: "The Qing Dynasty was created by the ancestors of the Aixinjueluo family with nine deaths and painstaking efforts. How can you let you ruin it at will? Even if you are really tired of the throne and want to abdicate, you can't. The heir should be chosen among the elder brothers, how can it be passed on to Nala’s daughter?”
When Qianlong heard this, he smiled disdainfully. The smile was full of contempt and challenge to secular concepts: "They are all raised by their parents. How do you know that women cannot govern the world? Huang'e Niang, aren't you a woman yourself? ”
When the Queen Mother heard this, she swayed and almost fainted again. She stroked her heart and looked at Qianlong in disbelief, as if she were looking at a monster. It was really hard for her to believe that her son, who had always been greedy for women and arrogant and narcissistic, could say such shocking words.
Little did she know that Qianlong's transformation was due to his previous experience in the Great Yan Dynasty. On the way south, he not only witnessed with his own eyes the people under Li Qingge's rule that they had enough food and clothing and lived and worked in peace and contentment, but he also saw the power and terror of the modern military and technology of the Great Yan Dynasty. Compared with the prosperity and prosperity of Great Yan, the Qing Dynasty has already shown a scene of sunset.
Qianlong knew that if he wanted to avoid the tragedy of the Ming Dynasty's fall from happening again, his only choice was to pass the throne to Li Qingge. Only by making use of this blood relationship can the Qing Dynasty be integrated into the Great Yan, thereby preserving the foundation of the ancestors.
Although he was a little confused on the issues of women and children, indulged in pleasure, ignored the life and death of the people, and allowed corrupt officials to run rampant, he was still a sober and rational emperor in his heart. He knew very well that once Dayan's military weapons were put into war, they could easily overthrow the Qing Dynasty. Rather than wait for Li Qingge to forcefully unify the north and the Aisin Gioro royal family to be massacred, it is better to give in and gain a reputation for retreating bravely and obeying God's will.
Although this abdication cannot preserve the title of the Qing Dynasty, and the foundation of rule dominated by the Eight Banners nobles will also fall apart, it can at least preserve the bloodline inheritance and the glory and wealth of the royal family. After all, Li Qingge also has the blood of Aixinjueluo in her body. Although she hates her father, she must respect him as the Supreme Emperor.
Qianlong analyzed all the stakes in detail to the Queen Mother. After hearing this, the Queen Mother was extremely shocked. She never imagined that the military strength of the Great Yan Dynasty was so terrifying. However, she still could not accept this reality in her heart, and said through gritted teeth: "You are the emperor, and you are responsible for the safety of the world. How can you give in so easily? I don't believe that the Great Yan Dynasty has such a strong military strength, nor do I believe that Li Qingge is such a rebellious person. If a woman has such ability, she must want to deceive you.”
Qianlong said categorically: "I have seen the power of Dayan with my own eyes, how can it be false? What are you afraid of, Queen Mother? Although I have abdicated, I am still the Supreme Emperor. As the mother of the Supreme Emperor, you will succeed Empress Xiao Zhuangwen." What’s wrong with becoming the second Empress Dowager?”
The Queen Mother could only smile bitterly in her heart. How can the Queen Mother and the Queen Mother be the same? Power was in the hands of the emperor. Whoever the new emperor was close to would have a higher status. Otherwise, no matter how high the reputation is, it will only be empty air. The fundamental reason why she could become the real master of the harem was that she was the emperor's biological mother. If the emperor abdicates and Li Qingge ascends the throne, then La Shi will become the mother of the new emperor, and her political status will be superior to hers. Children all prefer their biological mother. If she and Nala have another conflict in the future, Li Qingge will definitely side with Nala. In this case, her honor as the Queen Mother would really become a decoration.
This result is undoubtedly a heavy blow to the power-hungry Queen Mother. She couldn't accept that the power she had worked so hard for her entire life was deprived of her power, let alone a woman becoming the emperor of the Qing Dynasty. However, facing Qianlong's determination and Dayan's powerful strength, what can she do? I can only accept this cruel reality silently, and my heart is full of unwillingness and helplessness.
The Queen Mother stood angrily in the splendor of the Forbidden City. The sunlight filtered through the carved window lattice and shone mottledly on her gorgeous clothes embroidered with auspicious patterns of dragons and phoenixes, but it did not alleviate her frown at all. "Emperor, you have to think carefully," her voice echoed in the empty hall, carrying unquestionable majesty, "Once you abdicate the throne to Li Qingge, according to her character, she will definitely abolish the Qing Dynasty. The name is mainly the Great Yan Dynasty. By then, the Qing Dynasty will no longer exist, and you will become a subjugated king and leave a name in the history of history, which will be infamous."
Qianlong was sitting on the dragon chair, his gaze was profound, as if he could penetrate the dust of the years and see the changes in the future. He raised his eyebrows, with an imperceptible smile at the corner of his mouth, and replied: "Empress, Empress Wu Zetian changed Tang Dynasty to Zhou Dynasty and ascended the throne as emperor, but later she still appointed the descendants of the Li family as heirs. After the Shenlong Coup, the great After the restoration of Tang Dynasty, Li Xian proclaimed himself emperor. The people of the Tang Dynasty still respected Wu Zetian, who had abdicated the throne, as the "Great Sage Emperor Zetian". Instead of treating Wu Zetian as the king of the country's subjugation, the people of the Tang Dynasty respected her as the empress. The Qing Dynasty and Dayan share the same blood and honor, so where did the idea of the country's subjugation come from? ”
When the Queen Mother heard this, her expression changed slightly. She obviously didn't expect Qianlong to use Wu Zetian as an example, and she was speechless for a moment. She was secretly upset, but she also understood that her son's mind had been made up and could not be changed.
Seeing this, Qianlong softened his tone a bit and continued: "Whether it is the Qing Dynasty or the Great Yan Dynasty, I don't care too much. As long as the country is always in the hands of our own blood, that is enough." His words revealed He showed a kind of detached indifference, as if he didn't attach much importance to the gain or loss of the throne.
When it comes to understanding a son, no one can understand her son better than his mother, and the reverse is also true. How could Qianlong not know the Queen Mother’s true intention to prevent him from giving the throne to Li Qingge? Saying that the throne is passed down from male to female, and that the Qing Dynasty will fall, are just excuses. What the Queen Mother is really worried about is that once Li Qingge ascends the throne, the power will fall into her hands. As a mother, she does not want to see her son suppressed by his daughter-in-law and lonely in his later years.
Qianlong had mixed feelings in his heart. He was unwilling to go against his mother's wishes, but he also knew that the general trend was unstoppable. All he can do is try his best to balance the relationship between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law between the Queen Mother and the Queen, so that the two palaces can maintain a superficial peace without being too embarrassed.
Therefore, Qianlong calmed down and said: "Empress, the overall situation has been decided. Even if you don't want to, you have to accept it. But don't worry, I will make it clear to the queen and won't embarrass you too much."
Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother trembled all over, as if she had been hit by an invisible force, and then fainted again. Qianlong stood up quickly and shouted anxiously: "The imperial doctor! Call the imperial doctor quickly!"
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The queen waited expectantly, her heart filled with longing and longing for the future. The Queen Mother was full of resentment and unwillingness. She could not accept that the son she had supported with her own hands wanted to pass the throne to a woman, especially when this woman was her daughter-in-law.
However, no matter how dissatisfied the Queen Mother was, Qianlong finally stamped the imperial seal on the Zen throne. The jade seal is heavy and cold, as if it heralds the end of one history and the beginning of another.
Li Yu stood aside and watched Qianlong reluctantly withdraw his hand from the jade seal, feeling a little emotional in his heart. He quickly held the tea and said softly: "Your Majesty, the matter has been settled. Please have some tea."
Qianlong looked at the imperial edict made of tapestry double dragon bright yellow satin, and smiled bitterly: "Although I tried my best to make up for it in front of the Queen Mother, and even brought up the matter of Wu Zhou in the Tang Dynasty, the country of the Qing Dynasty was still ruined in my hands. I wonder if those previous Zen monarchs felt the same way as me?”
Li Yu lowered her head and replied: "It's different. The previous monarchs who took the throne really gave away their kingdoms. And you gave the throne to the Queen of Dayan. Although the title of her country has changed, her bloodline has not been broken. The world is still in the hands of one’s own family.”
Qianlong glared at him and cursed with a smile: "You slave, you know how to make me happy. Go to Kunning Palace to send a message that tomorrow morning, the abdication ceremony will be held in the Hall of Supreme Harmony."
"Yes! I'll go now, my slave!" Li Yu responded and left, his steps brisk and firm.
In Kunning Palace, the queen was extremely happy when she heard the news. She casually pulled off the spring-colored jade phoenix hairpin on her head and gave it to Li Yu who came to report: "This is a reward from me!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty the Queen!" Li Yu was extremely happy. He had already started calling her that before Qianlong's imperial edict was officially issued.
The queen smiled coquettishly, and then asked Aunt Rong to go to the small kitchen to get the newly made Yuanmeng sesame cakes to reward Li Yu. She held Li Qingge's hand tightly, and her eyes filled with excitement: "I have finally waited for this day! I have finally waited for this day!"
Queen Xiaoxian died young and became a shadow in the hearts of the women in the harem. Not long after Nala became queen, she knew that she would not be as favored by the emperor as Fucha. The husband is unreliable and if he wants to stand up, he can only rely on his children. Therefore, the queen has been hoping that after the emperor's death, her biological son can inherit the throne and restore the glory of the family. Unexpectedly, life is unpredictable. Before the husband gets old and the son grows up, the daughter becomes the new king first.
Seeing the queen's excitement, Li Qingge felt warm in his heart. She knew that she was about to ascend the throne, and she was not particularly surprised, but she was moved to see the queen so happy. She said softly: "After today, my daughter will be the master of the land of China, and you will become the most noble queen of the Great Yan Dynasty."
"Okay, okay, my son is so awesome, he really brings glory to my mother!" The queen praised repeatedly, with tears in her eyes shining with happiness and pride.
Aunt Rong was smiling at the side, with tears in her eyes: "The daughter-in-law of many years has finally become a mother-in-law. Only when the women in the harem reach the position of the Queen Mother can they find stability in their lives. The princess becomes the new emperor. , you have become the Supreme Queen, so noble.”
The queen put away her smile and was filled with emotion: "My husband is respected, my children are filial, and my long-awaited expectations have come true. At this point in life, what else is there to pursue? Even if I die, I will still be able to smile..."< br>
Aunt Rong interrupted her: "Bah, bah, bah! How can I say that? You are a blessed person. This is just the beginning. Even greater wealth and glory are yet to come."
Yuan Meng Shaobing made in Kunning Palace Kitchen is very famous and tastes delicious. Li Yulian ate several of them, his mouth was full of greasiness, and after drinking a cup of tea, he slowly returned to the Yangxin Hall to recover.