PNB Chapter 836: Postscript, Old 9 forces the emperor to abdicate
Chapter 836: Postscript, Old 9 forces the emperor to abdicate
"Empress Su, since entering the Imperial Palace, has been virtuous and gracious, setting a shining example. She is gentle and kind, nurturing and supporting the concubines and imperial concubines throughout the six palaces, and within the inner court, everyone praises her virtues. Since serving me, she has worked tirelessly, day and night, assisting me in handling all matters of the harem, freeing me from worries and allowing me to focus on the court. For every festive occasion, the Empress makes meticulous preparations, ensuring solemn ceremonies, embodying the demeanor of a great mother."
"However, the eldest prince was murdered by a traitor, causing the queen to worship Buddha in the back hall for many years, depressed and unhappy."
"The eldest prince was harmed by Jiang. It was my fault for listening to one side and believing it. I cannot repent and feel guilty for the Empress's years of companionship."
"After careful consideration, I believe that the Empress is virtuous and should not be trapped in this palace and suffer the consequences of my mistakes. Therefore, I have decided to release the Empress and return her to freedom."
"After the Empress leaves the palace, she may choose the place of her choice to live. I shall bestow upon her a generous gift of wealth to ensure a prosperous and happy life for the rest of her life, as a token of my gratitude for her many years of service. I also hope that after she leaves the palace, she will be able to fulfill her wishes and enjoy the rest of her life in peace."
"Appreciate this!"
Suddenly, the court fell silent again.
"It's actually an imperial decree to release the empress, not an imperial decree to depose her!!"
Shu He couldn't believe it, and like everyone else, he stood there in a daze.
The queen stared at him in a daze, she even suspected that there was something wrong with her ears.
He wanted to let her out of the palace? He even admitted that Xun'er died because of his suspicion!
Didn't he want to depose the queen? Didn't he want her reputation to be ruined? Didn't he want people to criticize him less?
Why……
"Retreat!"
Emperor Qiwen let go of her hand and took two steps back.
Liu Qin quickly stepped forward and supported the emperor, his eyes red and he could hardly contain his heartache.
"emperor……"
Seeing this, Qin Liang wanted to remind Emperor Qiwen that he was assassinated by the Queen. However, Emperor Qiwen gave him a cold look, which frightened him so much that he shrank his head.
"The former queen stabbed me with a silver hairpin; it was an accident. From now on, anyone who dares to mention it again will be offending the former queen's majesty and will be punished by being demoted and exiled!"
Shu He knew that this sentence was equivalent to granting the Queen a special pardon, and no one would dare to hold the Queen accountable for this matter anymore.
"Retreat!"
He shouted again and turned away.
All the officials watched the emperor leave, and in the end they could only leave with mixed emotions in their hearts.
The queen stood there in a daze, looking at her hands covered in blood. She still found it difficult to accept this sudden change.
"emperor!!"
From the back hall, Liu Qin's frightened voice was heard, along with a dull sound of something hitting the ground.
The queen's heart suddenly stopped and her right foot moved subconsciously, but the next moment, she stopped moving again.
Is she going to fall into it again? Is she going to forgive him for what he did to Xun'er and her just because of his "Book from the Back Room"?
However, she had used 90% of her strength in that hairpin strike just now. Even if he had internal energy to protect him, that hairpin strike should have injured him severely...
Shu He walked out from the back of the hall because she saw the confusion and hesitation in the queen's eyes.
"My lady..."
She took off her disguise and restored her original appearance, so the queen recognized her at a glance.
She looked at Shu He, her eyes becoming more confused.
"My Lady, please go and see him, so that you won't regret it in the future."
The hairpin that the Queen had just used pierced directly into Emperor Qiwen's heart. If Emperor Qiwen had not had his internal energy protecting him, he would not have been able to hold on until now, let alone use the remaining strength in his body to release the emperor's pressure and intimidate all the officials.
He was using his last bit of strength to protect the queen's life.
"You, what did you say?"
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Three hours later, night fell and the entire palace was filled with a dull and oppressive atmosphere. The palace maids and eunuchs came and went with quick and careful steps.
These young faces should be filled with the sunshine and hope of their age, but at this moment, their faces reveal a solemnity and heaviness that is completely inconsistent with their age.
Outside the Taiqing Palace, palace maids and eunuchs walked out one after another carrying basins of blood. Su Che arranged for the imperial guards to surround the Taiqing Palace to ensure that no news could leak out.
Inside the Taiqing Palace, Shu He's hands were covered in blood. Zhang Qiong and Cheng Qi stood behind her, sweating profusely and looking heavy-hearted.
"The bleeding has finally stopped completely..."
Zhang Qiong almost collapsed beside the emperor's dragon bed.
The emperor was so badly injured, yet he wasn't allowed to find another imperial physician! If the princess hadn't been there, his life would have ended with the emperor!
"Your Highness, you are so amazing!" Cheng Qi walked up to Shu He, his face full of admiration.
When he and Doctor Zhang arrived, they saw the dragon bed covered in blood and were so frightened that their souls flew away. Doctor Zhang was so frightened that his legs went weak and he almost fell down!
No one dared to say what the emperor had experienced. Eunuch Liu just asked them to rescue people quickly.
However, the emperor's wound was too deep, and he and Zhang Yiling were unable to completely stop the bleeding. In the end, the empress invited the princess of Prince Li to come, and after much effort, they finally stopped the bleeding.
Shu He washed her hands, but her face did not show the same relaxed expression as theirs, because in her opinion, even if the emperor stopped the bleeding, he seemed unable to hold on for much longer.
The queen's calm gaze concealed a hint of nervousness. "How is he?"
Shu He looked at the palace maids and eunuchs lying there and said, "It's all right for now. As long as you take good care of yourself, you'll recover soon."
The queen frowned slightly, feeling that there was something wrong with the way she looked when she spoke.
Liu Qin breathed a sigh of relief and quickly thanked Shu He, "Thank you, Princess! Thank you, Princess!!"
Zhang Qiong wiped the sweat from his forehead and walked over, his eyes full of confusion. He looked at Shu He, as if he wanted to say something, but was hesitant to do so because of some concerns.
A man walked out of the side hall of Taiqing Palace. It was the man who had held Shu He back in the court before, the fifth prince, Baili Moshen.
Shu He looked at him and realized for the first time that the Fifth Prince, who seemed to be ignored by everyone, was actually an extraordinary person.
He seemed not to notice Shu He's strange look, but said to the Queen with a serious expression, "Old Nine is leading his troops to force the palace!"
The Queen's expression darkened instantly. "He's Jiang Yurao's son, and he really knows how to seize the opportunity!"
Shu He also frowned. The fourth one had just passed by, and now the ninth one came.
This Emperor Qiwen is really good at training princes!
Liu Qin's face turned pale instantly, "The Emperor actually predicted this!"
Several pairs of eyes looked over at the same time, as if asking him what he meant.
Liu Qin looked at them and sighed softly.
He gave a look to the young eunuch next to him, and then all the palace maids and eunuchs in the bedroom withdrew.