Peasant Woman is in Her Prime - C179

When he was bowing, his head was gently lifted by the wind and Jin Xiaolou coincidentally saw the corner of Empress’s skirt.

The complex patterns needle after needle, the golden skirt is a branch like the pattern of the peach blossoms.

Those patterns were somewhat different from ordinary peach blossoms. The stamen was a light green, the petals even larger. The edges of the petals were slightly curled up, like a thin, creased veil, truly beautiful to look at.

Jin Xiaolou had never seen such peach blossoms. After she finished bowing, she returned to the bridal chamber and Jin Xiaolou whispered to herself, “It’s really beautiful.”

Lv Yun supported Jin Xiaolou and was about to enter, but when she heard this sentence, she immediately asked: “What did the shopkeeper say it was really good to look at?”

Jin Xiaolou laughed: “I have never seen such beautiful peach blossoms on Empress’s skirt before.”

“Oh, those are the Yao Xi and peach blossoms.” Lv Yun said softly, “I didn’t dare to look at it, but Empress’s dress is too beautiful, I couldn’t help but peek at it.”

“Yao Xi Peach Blossom?” Jin Xiaolou felt that it was familiar.

“That’s right, there are some in our garden too. There is a large patch of land planted on the Peach Blossom Slope at the back of the mountain.” Lv Yun then went on, “It was said that Sister Nan Yang’s mother had personally planted it while she was here.”

Jin Xiaolou frowned, a strange thought flashing past her mind.

But, before she could think about it further, Gao Lang had already pushed open the door and walked in.

Before the wedding banquet outside was over, the rowdy noises rushed into the house along with Gao Lang, and disappeared without a trace as the door closed.

Gao Lang slowly paced himself and sat on the bed. He drank some wine and was slightly drunk.

Reaching out to lift the cover of the person in front of him, Gao Lang tugged at his own clothes, then picked up a piece of Jin Xiaolou’s skirt, and pinched it together, he firmly tied a knot.

“Once I’ve taken off the hood and tied the knot in my heart, it’s time for me to go to the bridal room.”

Gao Lang pulled Jin Xiaolou’s waist, but Jin Xiaolou turned his body and grabbed a handful of peanuts from the bed, and smashed it onto her head.

The two of them were like two peeled peanuts. White jade like nuts wrapped under the red pulp were poured onto the bed.

It was said that Miss Ji Mansion had gotten very angry and went to the Rainbow Garden door to cause trouble, but the Attendant who guarded the door replied her, Seventh Prince had never presented Ji Lingyun with a betrothal gift, nor had he personally made any promises. If it wasn’t for the fact that Ji Mansion had heard of the rumors, she would have been thinking too much.

The empress was so angry that she broke a jade ruyi sent by the emperor on her birthday.

The broken jade dregs fiercely cut her palm and blood instantly flowed out. Sui Gu was panicking, but just as she wanted to call for the imperial physician, he was stopped by the Queen.

“Who would have thought that I would fall into his trap!” When the empress thought of her happy appearance at the wedding feast that day, she felt extremely foolish.

“Empress, this matter is better to inform His Majesty.” Sui Gu said, “Or else the Ji Mansion… “It’s hard to explain.”

“An explanation?” The empress sneered. “Do I still need to explain things to the Ji family?”

“Your servant spoke too much.” Sui Gu quickly lowered her head, and heard a faint voice say again.

“I must inform the Emperor of this matter!” The empress pressed her hand to the wound, feeling the deep pain. “But not now. Wait a little longer.”

“Since he doesn’t want me to press his eyes, then I will make him lose his life!”

With that, the Queen heaved a sigh of relief and asked Sui Gu: “In the past few days, have you been well?”

Sui Gu scoffed, “That woman, once she heard the emperor’s orders, she immediately rose up into the sky, and for the past few days, she had clearly hinted that she wanted to come to the Clear Brilliance Hall to bring the Twelfth Prince back.

“Hmph. A grasshopper after autumn.” The empress snorted lightly. “She’s too impatient. It looks like she won’t make it to the climate. But you have to send some people to keep an eye on her. Be careful or she might get involved with her concubine. She’s not an easy target.”

“Empress, don’t worry. Your servant has already ordered people to keep a close eye on her.” Sui Gu had followed the Empress for so many years, she still had this kind of mindset, “This servant sees, she doesn’t have the guts to betray you right now.”

The empress nodded. “I’m tired. Help me wash up.”

“Yes.” Sui Gu stepped forward and helped Empress take off her outer robes.

This Phoenix Robe was the Empress’s favorite. She had ordered the empress to personally watch the embroidery process take place.

The burning peach blossoms at the cuffs of the robes were a unique Yao Xi peach blossoms that were far more beautiful and fragrant than ordinary peach blossoms.

Shuzhou was the home of the Empress, and every time the Empress saw these peach blossoms, it was as if she had returned home.

After carefully tidying up the phoenix robe and taking care of the Empress, Sui Gu left three lanterns in the light of the lamp, and went to guard outside the hall.

It had already been sixteen years since she had followed the Empress into the palace.

Sixteen years, how many days and months had it been? Just looking at the Empress would make him feel old.

Thinking back to the Shuzhou, the current empress who had a motherly image of the world, was merely a naughty little girl who climbed a tree barefooted, without a single trace of dignity in her appearance …

Sui Gu wiped away her tears. No matter if it was in the Shuzhou or this silent and deep palace, she had to protect and protect her for the rest of her life.

Since then, the empress no longer cared about matters outside the palace, nor did she see the Lady Ji Mansion who came to pay her respects every other day. Instead, she stayed by the emperor’s side every day, watching him gradually slim down.

Every time the emperor weakened a bit, the empress would calculate the time and feel that it was getting closer.

Once again, the imperial physician and doctor Miao came to investigate, but both of them shook their heads. Both of them knew full well that His Majesty’s dragon form wouldn’t last more than a few days.

It was almost autumn, and the willow leaves that had been green the day before had blown into the mud in the blink of an eye.

The Queen summoned the Imperial Physician Fu into the Hall of Clear Brilliance.

Seeing the old imperial physician kowtowing at her feet, the empress’s eyes suddenly lit up. She thought she saw countless officials kowtowing to her in the imperial court.

She took a deep breath, pinched her fingers, and unhurriedly spoke: “I want you to tell the truth. How many days does His Majesty have left?”

“This …” Imperial Physician Fu was a little hesitant, but after a moment of hesitation, he opened his mouth again, “In less than three days.”

The corner of the empress’s mouth raised slightly. The day she was going to wait for had finally come.

After leaving the Hall of Clear Brilliance, the empress headed straight for the emperor’s chambers.

She ordered Sui Gu to call the imperial concubine and his close subjects over and they waited outside the door of the palace.

“Tell them that the Emperor is about to die.” The Queen rushed towards Sui Gu.

“But …” But didn’t the imperial physician say that there’s still three more days? ” Sui Gu panicked a little, she had never experienced such a big thing before.

“There were originally three days, but if I were to go, the Emperor would immediately die.” The Queen raised her face and smiled at the morning sun.

The smile stayed on her face until she entered the palace and knelt before the emperor.

On the dragon bed, the emperor was already as thin as a twig as he laboriously sucked in the last bit of air.

Hearing the noise, he tried to turn his head to see who it was. He struggled for a long time but couldn’t see anything.

The empress immediately stepped forward and extended her hand to grasp the emperor’s palm. “Your Majesty, it’s chenqie.”

“You … “You …” The Emperor squeezed out two words as he breathed.

“I’m here.” The empress continued, her palm caressing the emperor’s hand. “Chenqie came because I have something to report to Your Majesty.”

“Wh …” “What …” The emperor’s hand began to tremble with force.

“Your Majesty, Lang’er is truly disobedient.” “Seeing that he’s not young anymore, and that chenqie pointed out Ji Luo Yu’s daughter for him, that little daughter of the Ji family was born obediently and wisely. His Majesty also knows this, so with her taking care of Lang Er, we can rest easy. Who knew that Lang Er not only wouldn’t listen to me, but in order to piss me off, she even married an unmarried, unmarried peasant woman. She even said something about him being a prince, a future prince, and even … Even … “What is it that he cannot make the decision himself …”

“Don’t …” The emperor took in a deep breath, and the veins on his neck bulged.

At this moment, the empress heard the empress’s imperial concubine and her close servant kneeling before the door of the hall.

“Your Majesty, don’t be agitated. If you have anything to say, speak slowly. Chenqie is listening!” The empress’s voice was hoarse as she caressed the Emperor’s rising and falling chest.

“Animal …” “Bastard!” The Emperor sat up abruptly.

The empress was frightened by this. She had never thought that the emperor would be angered into returning the favor.

“Empress, His Majesty … How is His Majesty? ” Outside the hall, an official could not help but boldly ask when he heard the commotion within.

The empress summoned the imperial physician.

“He … He wants to become a prince? ” The emperor’s hands trembled and he pointed straight ahead, “Then Zhen will make him a prince! “Everyone listen, I…” We conferred the title of Prince Yao to Zhao Yao, and then we will leave for Jiang Huan on the day. We will guard the border and not return to the capital! ”

As soon as his words fell, the Emperor, exhausted, collapsed onto the couch with a thud.

Outside the hall, the officials looked at each other in dismay.

How could a king not bestow a title? What was this Prince Yao doing?

Besides, Ginger Return was right next to Xi Yu. Other than the capital Ke Ze, the rest of Xi Yu was just an empty place. If Prince Yao went there, wouldn’t that be exile?

“Five …” Fifth Prince Zhao Jin, when it comes to being filial, you will suffer no losses. ” The emperor seemed to finally know that his life wasn’t going to be long, and he continued, “To bestow the treasure, seal the Prince Xian, and always … “Forever taking my place …”

“Yu’er …” “Yu’er …” The emperor held tightly onto the empress. “I’ll leave this to you.”

When his last word fell, the emperor was finally exhausted and hung his arm.

The imperial physician rushed forward to take her pulse. As soon as he placed his hand on it, two streams of tears fell as he sang, “The emperor passed away!”

Outside the palace hall, everyone was crying.

The empress raised her sleeve to cover her face, but her face was completely clean, even her eyes were not red.

Everything was as she wished. The emperor had left just in time.

Zhao Yao travelled far, far away from Ginger City. Along the way, he roamed the mountains and flowing water.