Time is passing little by little, and no matter what the mood of all parties is, life still has to go on as usual.

On a sunny day, Xue Zhao set off to return to northern Xinjiang.

This is a great thing for Cai.

Wei Guogong, who has made great achievements in battle, always makes people feel frightened in the capital, even if he is fully prepared, in front of Wei Guogong, he will feel that he is going to die before he leaves the army.

As soon as Wei Guogong left, they all felt relaxed, and they were very motivated to prepare their own plans.

Xue Jinyi came to the Chu Wangfu to raise the fetus with peace of mind, studied the method of fetal safety with Dr. Zhu, and occasionally asked about Jing Xuan's business - Qingzhi is really a good hand at doing business, and there is also a set of training people under her hands, and they are almost able to take charge of Chaoyan alone.

After knowing the identity of the King of Chu, the brothers and sisters Liu Xin and Liu Jiang finally gave up their plans to walk the rivers and lakes and decided to stay with Liu Yang, and the three sisters and brothers worked together to live a good life. Therefore, Liu Xin began to follow Qingzhi to do business, and Liu Jiang followed his sister to prepare spices.

The plan to open a branch in Gyeonggi was officially put on the agenda, and Xue Jinyi had written a plan before, so she didn't have to participate in person, and Qingzhi could take care of it with full authority.

And Pu Yangxuan continued to be his Chinese scholar, learning more from the courtiers, and living a peaceful, peaceful and happy life every day.

As for Chen Jingyao, it can be said that she was placed under house arrest in the Weiguo Mansion, serving people with food and food, so that she would not be abused, but no one would put her back in the East Palace. The palace didn't come to ask at all, and Concubine De had a tacit understanding to forget about this Chen. The existence of Liangyuan.

And the emperor didn't say anything about the loss of this imperial grandson, which for Chen Jingyao, it was tantamount to stepping her into the abyss of despair little by little.

Chen Jingyao's movements, Xue Jinyi has always paid attention.

She is still waiting, waiting for the most opportune time, to reveal the truth.

However, Xue Jinyi knew very well that the waves undersurging under the calm would sooner or later roll up a big wave that would cover the sky and the sun, and if the "embankment" they built could not stop it, there would still be a catastrophe that would destroy the world and befall them.

On this day, when there was still more than a month before Empress Cai ended the grounding, Gonggong Ning came to Fengyi Palace without hurrying.

The gate of Fengyi Palace, which has only been closed for more than a month, has already revealed the feeling of being gray and broken, the dust on the stone lion in front of the door is almost covering the majesty of the lion, and there are traces of moss on the edge of the water tank next to it, and there are a few withered yellow leaves rolling with the wind in front of the door.

Father-in-law Ning stepped on the fallen leaves, and heard a crisp sound, and the fallen leaves were crushed into powder under his feet.

He motioned to the guards to open the palace door, and then continued to enter the palace unhurriedly, and saw Queen Cai sitting by the window in despair, although she was dressed in a delicate and graceful manner, and the beautiful phoenix hairpin reflected the luxurious brilliance in the sun, but it was still difficult to hide her old age and loneliness.

Gonggong Ning had to cough lightly to remind Empress Cai of his arrival.

Empress Cai still didn't react.

The female official glanced at Father-in-law Ning, squeezed her eyebrows embarrassedly, and then had to call "Queen Mother" softly.

Empress Cai didn't move, didn't squeak.

The female officer had no choice but to cautiously stretch out her hand and tug at Empress Cai's sleeve, "Queen Mother, Father-in-law Ning is here." ”

"Don't rip my clothes, mess with them and make you lose your life!" Empress Cai was instantly furious, and as soon as she raised her hand, she slapped the female officer in the face fiercely.

The loud slap echoed in the hall, making people tremble.

The female officer was slapped to the ground, but she didn't dare to cry aggrieved, covering her red and swollen cheeks and biting her lip.

Empress Cai tidied up her sleeves, caressing the subtle folds, the whole person looked a little trance-like, and after a while, she found that there was still a father-in-law Ning standing in front of her.

She blinked her eyes a little confused, and after a long time, she seemed to remember the identity of Father-in-law Ning, "Are you...... Are you Father-in-law Ning? ”

Gonggong Ning was a little shocked by the changes in Queen Cai in the past month or so, but it was not revealed on the surface, and after respectfully saluting Queen Cai, he said: "Queen Mother, His Royal Highness the Prince's condition has deteriorated again......"

"What, what......" Empress Cai asked a little slowly.

This is not the same reaction as the last time I heard that the prince was seriously ill? Gonggong Ning said slowly: "Queen Mother, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has been seriously ill, and the situation has been critical and dangerous in the past two days, the imperial doctor said...... If there is a slight difference, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will probably ......"

"What do you want?" Empress Cai was a little stunned and asked, "What's wrong with my Jue'er?" ”

Gonggong Ning patiently accentuated his tone, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is seriously ill, and the situation is getting worse day by day, and the imperial doctor said that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is very likely to be unable to hold on." ”

"What do you mean you can't hold ......" Empress Cai's eyes widened, and her voice began to tremble.

Gonggong Ning thought about the rights given to him by the emperor, and said simply and bluntly: "To put it simply, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is going to die." ”

Empress Cai stared at Gonggong Ning directly, without speaking, only a pair of eyes became redder and redder, and tears became more and more.

Father-in-law Ning looked at her eyes, and suddenly felt hairy on his back, but he kept his composure, looked back at Empress Cai with a kind face, and pondered waiting for a while before Chen. Liang Yuan told her about the miscarriage.

I don't know how long it has been, but Empress Cai said in a dumb voice: "Prince...... My Juan, he ...... Is he really going to die? ”

"Queen Mother, the emperor did his best, and the imperial doctor also tried his best, now I can only resign myself to fate." Father-in-law Ning sighed and wiped the corners of his eyes with a fake look, as if he was feeling sad for the prince who was about to die young.

Empress Cai's body shook a few times, as if the strength of her whole body was drained away at once, she slipped from the chair to the ground, knelt on the ground, and asked dementedly: "My Juan'er, my Juan'er is so strong and healthy, why is he dying...... This can't be, this can't be ......"

Gonggong Ning leaned over to hold Empress Cai's arm, and this time Empress Cai did not slap him.

The female officer looked at it and was even more aggrieved.

Ning Gong said fairly: "The emperor knows your feelings as a mother, so he is especially kind to allow you to go to Taicang to see His Royal Highness the Prince, maybe it will help His Royal Highness the Prince's condition improve." ”

Empress Cai raised her head suddenly and looked at Father-in-law Ning in disbelief, "Father-in-law Ning, you mean...... You mean me...... Can you finally go see the prince? ”

"Yes, Queen." Gonggong Ning nodded, "The emperor feels sorry for you and His Royal Highness the Prince, I hope His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will have your care and recover as soon as possible." ”

Empress Cai grabbed his arm in turn, "Quick, take me to see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!" Take me to see it! ”

Gonggong Ning helped Empress Cai up, "Queen Mother, slave maid, I will take you to see His Royal Highness the Prince." ”

"Hurry up, hurry up." Empress Cai couldn't wait to go outside.

No matter what the emperor's intentions are, no matter what the prince's current situation is, no matter what traps there are on the road ahead, she can't care about it, she wants to see the prince now.

In any case, she must seize this opportunity to meet the prince......

If the emperor really dares to do anything to the crown prince...... Empress Cai gritted her teeth.

Your Majesty, you will push yourself to a dead end!