Hairpin Phoenix

   Chapter 361 Defeat (2)

   Empress Dowager Zhao was too old to withstand such a blow. After crying a bit, she soon fell ill on the bed.

   In contrast, Queen Qiao's reaction was much calmer.

   As the mother-in-law, it is too embarrassing for her to cry and wipe away tears for a son's leg injury.

   However, Empress Dowager Zhao was lying on the sickbed, and Queen Qiao, as a daughter-in-law, wanted to go to the hospital. Concubine Su and Concubine Qin also went to Shouning Palace every day. In the harem, Concubine Meng was the only one who didn't attend to the illness. Concubine Meng was so ill that she couldn't even get off the bed.

  Lu Mingyu, as a crown prince, goes to Shouning Palace every day to show his filial piety. Even with several princes and concubines, they have to enter the palace every day to seek medical treatment.

   As a result, everyone was busy and tired, and the palace was also covered with a dark cloud.

Lu Mingyu said to Queen Qiao privately: "Mother, it's impossible to continue like this. It's just a losing battle. It's true that the eldest prince was injured, and it's fortunate that he doesn't have to worry about his life. Now the imperial grandmother and Concubine Meng in the palace are sick. , the elder sister-in-law outside the palace can't get out of the bed. The fourth sibling is pregnant and has to come to the palace every day to come to the palace. It's making people panic. It's really inappropriate!"

  The people of the capital and all the officials in the court were all staring at the movement in the palace.

   When there is chaos in the palace, people’s hearts are also in chaos.

Queen Qiao smiled bitterly: "I know what you're saying. You can leave it alone with Concubine Meng. But your imperial grandmother is ill, so how can I not wait for the illness? Let alone stop the princes, princes and concubines from doing their filial piety. ."

Lu Mingyu said in a low voice, "There must be a charter for serving one's filial piety. Such a mess makes people's hearts fluctuate. Please ask the mother to issue a decree and arrange the people who are serving the sick in an order. In this way, there will be no such thing in the Shouning Palace. People who are broken up for illness, don't have to go every day in a swarm."

   It's unpleasant to say that Empress Dowager Zhao is not going to close her eyes and return to the sky, so why does everyone need to be sick every day. Arranging a shift and letting the juniors take turns to accompany you will not only save face, but also set people's hearts.

  Queen Qiao calmed down and nodded in response: "Okay, this palace will give the order."

   paused, and sighed again: "Bengong can still be steady on weekdays, but when something happens, he panics. It's good to have you by your side to remind me."

  Lu Mingyu smiled slightly: "Daughter-in-law should share the worries of mother and mother, and it should be."

   is more than a sharing of worries.

   In times of anxiety, having a daughter-in-law who is resolute, neat and tenacious by her side is like a backbone.

   Meek and obedient women can be seen everywhere. Like Lu Mingyu, the more adversity is, the stronger and more decisive, I am afraid it is unique. In the past, she occasionally felt that her son was fascinated, but now she thinks that her son's vision is good.

   Queen Qiao smiled at Lu Mingyu: "What do you think of, just tell Ben Gong. Right now is a difficult time. Our mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are on the same side. We can discuss and discuss things more safely."

   This is to voluntarily give up part of the right to deal with palace affairs.

  Lu Mingyu declined politely and replied with a smile, "Don't worry, my mother-in-law, my daughter-in-law will definitely do her best."

  …

  After Queen Qiao made a decision, she quickly issued a phoenix decree. The people who are eligible to enter the Shouning Palace to be granted illness are arranged in order.

   One day for Concubine Meng Yunluo Su, one day for Concubine Qin, the fourth prince and concubine, one day for Princess Hui'an and Lu Mingyu, and one day for the fourth prince and fifth prince. Queen Qiao and Wang Jieyu one day.

   In this way, only one day out of five days will save everyone.

   As for Concubine Meng, the First Prince and Concubine, they all sent imperial physicians to see the doctor. Both the mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law were suffering from heart disease due to the serious injury of the eldest prince.

  The palace is orderly, and people's hearts slowly settle down.

  The military report from the front line is getting more and more alarming.

  The state of Yan also gathered all its forces at this time, and the invincible Xingyang Army fell into a hard battle. Zhao Jiajun, who had been following Xingyang Army to take credit, also went into battle. The result was a defeat.

   Chu State's side is also holding back a lot of energy. Emperor Yongjia also suffered a defeat.

  The number of casualties and casualties in successive defeats makes people feel cold.

   Queen Qiao appeared to be calm on the surface, but in reality she was flustered and had difficulty swallowing. In just a few days, I lost weight.

Princess Hui'an came into the palace, and she felt distressed when she saw Queen Qiao's appearance. She opened her mouth to soothe: "There are always losers and winners in wars. In the past half a year, all battles were won. Some strength is unavoidable. A defeat or two is nothing."

Queen Qiao gave a wry smile: "Your father has led the army for many years, and most of the battles are victories. How can I ever lose like this. I have nightmares for a few days, always dreaming that your father was shot with an arrow and blood was dripping from his chest. In my heart , how can you not be afraid!"

   Lu Mingyu, who was sitting beside him, was silent.

   Only she knew how tragic this battle against Yanchu was.

   In the past life, he fought for two years, and finally won a great victory and unified the world. But Da Wei also paid a heavy price. Half of the generals and elite soldiers died on the battlefield and never returned. The list of the dead, recorded in a thick pile.

   The eldest prince died in battle, Li Jing died, Lu Lin died in battle, and Emperor Yongjia was seriously injured.

   In this life, the first prince saved his life. As for the fate of others, it is hard to say what the battle will be.

Princess Hui'an repeatedly persuaded Queen Qiao, but she didn't persuade Queen Qiao well, and her eyes blushed quickly, and she choked and said, "I knew that the battlefield was so dangerous, I should have stopped my second brother from letting him go. "

   Queen Qiao's eyes were also red: "It's too late to say this now."

  Lu Mingyu had to open his mouth: "Empress mother, Huangjie, victory or defeat is a common thing in military affairs. How can there be an undefeated army in a hundred battles! It's just a momentary defeat!"

   "The state of Yan and Chu have already dispatched all the troops who are at the bottom of the box. As long as the Great Wei stops this wave of dying struggles, the next will be a victory that will destroy the dead."

   The last sentence was said firmly.

   Queen Qiao and Princess Hui'an turned their heads together, with hopeful glints in their eyes: "Is this really the case?"

  Lu Mingyu nodded without hesitation, with a very determined tone: "It will definitely be the case!"

   I have to say that Lu Mingyu has such a convincing bearing.

   is like a tree that stands still in a violent storm, like a giant ship that remains stable on the rough sea.

   Princess Hui'an breathed a sigh of relief, wiped her tears with a handkerchief, and said suddenly, "Second brother and sister, I always felt that you were a little unworthy of the second brother."

   "I know now that I was wrong. You and the second brother are a match made in heaven. You should be born to be a princess."

   Such a high praise comes from Princess Hui'an's mouth, which is really rare.

  Lu Mingyu deliberately raised the atmosphere, raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "My sister Huang used to praise me, but it turned out to be false. Today's praise is from the sincerity."

   Princess Hui'an nodded vigorously: "Absolute heartfelt words!"

   (end of this chapter)