Chapter 10: Autumn High

It was a bit disturbing to Xue Chongxun when he confirmed that the matter was a little bit disturbing, but it was not a big trouble. When they finished speaking, they were about to go to Zichen Palace to meet Princess Taiping, they were told that Taiping was not in good condition and was not suitable to meet guests. At this time, Xue Chongxun felt a little uneasy.

I didn’t see my mother at the court meeting five days ago. At that time, I heard from the imperial doctor that it was okay. People always had colds and other minor illnesses. Xue Chongxun didn’t care, but why haven’t he recovered after five days?

He understood his mother. Although she was in power, she knew that it was a woman who was inconsistent with the law, so she did not slacken on weekdays. After moving into the Daming Palace, she almost never had time to leave the guests behind.

The prime minister and seven or eight others heard the eunuch Yu Liben pass on the order and turned around to go to the political affairs hall. Only Xue Chongxun called Yu Liben and said: I want to go to the bedroom to visit my mother.

Yu Liben's thin face looked a little embarrassed: The prince is the eldest son of His Highness, so it is natural that the Za family is not easy to dissuade him, but... so, the prince goes to Chengxiang Palace with the Za family. The Za family goes in and reports that the prince has arrived at the door. Let's see if your highness sees you.

In this way, there will be a lot of good fortune.

Xue Chongxun said politely.

In fact, the eunuchs of the Tang Dynasty had no power at this time. An official had no courage or ability to stop Xun's relatives. Yu Liben did not let everyone see Princess Taiping, but just acted as a report and passed on Princess Taiping's orders.

However, Xue Chongxun has memories of his previous life and knows that the eunuchs in the palace are sometimes very powerful, so he is usually quite polite to Yu Liben and others.

It’s okay, hey, what is the relationship between the Zajia and the prince?As long as miscellaneous players can do it, they will do their best.

Yu Liben's pretty and pale face showed a hint of red, and he looked in a good mood.

He always felt that the ministers despise him as a eunuch. Only the prince Xue Chongxun has always respected him very much, which made him feel very good. The friendship revealed in his words came from the heart.

The two walked towards Chengxiang Palace and spoke. Xue Chongxun wanted to inquire about the truth from Yu Liben, but soon found that Yu Liben was not very clear, so he gave up.

When he walked to the open space outside Chengxiang Hall where a polo court could be used as a polo court, Xue Chongxun suddenly looked up at the sky. Yu Liben also looked up curiously when he saw this. He saw dark clouds in the sky, as if he was about to suppress the eaves of the palace.

Xue Chongxun sighed: It was supposed to be a clear and refreshing season, but the weather was so low.

Yu Liben didn't say anything, and he didn't know whether he was lamenting the weather or lamenting the impermanence of the world?

After entering Chengxiang Palace, Xue Chongxun waited outside Princess Taiping's bedroom for a while, then Yu Liben came out and said happily: "Your Majesty is here. Your Highness heard that you have arrived at the door, so he said to see you."

Xue Chongxun held his fists to show his gratitude, then lifted the hem of his purple robe and stepped across the threshold into the hall. The palace maids around him saw that it was the eldest son of the Xue family, and they all bowed their knees slightly. Xue Chongxun ignored them and looked forward and saw that the upper body that his mother often sat in was in the air.

At this time, a voice said: I'm here.

It was Princess Taiping's voice. Xue Chongxun turned his head and looked at it. A dark golden curtain was pulled on the tile to the east. Only the outline of the person inside was seen. Princess Taiping was sitting and not lying down. It seemed that it was not serious that she could not get out of bed.

Xue Chongxun hurriedly walked forward, knelt on the floor and said: My son-in-law met with his mother and asked her for her good health.

After a moment of silence inside, she slowly said: Don’t kneel down, get up and talk, I’m not seriously injured.

But Xue Chongxun felt strange. His mother had no outsiders in the bedroom, so why did she keep the curtain?

Moreover, she was not shy about meeting foreign ministers on weekdays, and sat on her head and chatted with the ministers without being restrained.

He was very concerned about his mother's health, so he bowed and said: Mother, can my son come in?Princess Taiping hurriedly said: I have been feeling unwell recently and it is inconvenient to meet people. Let’s just say that.

Xue Chongxun frowned and said: I am your son, what does it matter?

Princess Taiping pondered for a moment before agreeing to let him in. Xue Chongxun suddenly realized that his steps were heavy. He suddenly worried that his beautiful mother, who was originally charming, would change her appearance and would become a person who could leave him at any time. His heart was full of confusion...

Only then did he realize how dependent he was on his mother.

Princess Taiping is in her prime, and Xue Chongxun has never worried about her. His worries at this moment have made him feel like he is walking in nothingness and has walked a long psychological journey in a short distance.

He despised his selfishness because he could not lie to himself. His worries about his loved ones were actually based on the loss and panic of losing his umbrella.

Gently lifting the dark golden silk curtain, Xue Chongxun looked at Princess Taiping with a complicated mood, and found that her appearance had not changed much, so she breathed a little relieved.

But after a closer look, she found that her face had become thinner and she had not put on makeup and applied makeup. The fine wrinkles on her skin were exposed without any concealment.

I don't know if her white lips are not coated with rouge, but are no longer as vermilion-colored as before.

Princess Taiping looked back at Xue Chongxun gently, and continued to turn to look at the large palaces outside the tower. Her expression seemed a little sad.

Xue Chongxun hurriedly asked: Is it really okay for my mother's body?

After a long time, I didn't hear Princess Taiping's voice. When Xue Chongxun looked up, she saw her hands pressing on her abdomen, gritting her teeth, and sweat had already emerged from her forehead.

Xue Chongxun was shocked and hurriedly said: Mother... Be patient, I am called the Imperial Doctor!

Congratulations!Princess Taiping suddenly grabbed his hand and gritted her teeth, don’t yell!

Xue Chongxun looked at her painful expression, and he was also full of panic. Even when he was besieged by the enemy two years ago, he was not as scared as he is now.

At this time, Princess Taiping heard: I often have pain, it will be better after a while... The fewer people know, the better, and I am not ready yet.

Mother... Xue Chongxun knelt down on the ground with a pounce. Did the imperial doctor diagnose what disease it was?

Princess Taiping did not answer, but said: Your hands are very warm... Pressing my abdomen can relieve some of the pain.

yes.

Xue Chongxun glanced at Princess Taiping and hesitated for a moment, but thought that it was his own mother, what else should he be afraid of at this time?

He then put his hand in from the hem of her upper shirt and pressed his broad and rough palm on Princess Taiping's lower abdomen.

Women are prone to cold hands and feet, but men's hands are generally hot. Xue Chongxun covers her abdomen at this time and pours the same effect as applying a hot towel...

Moreover, my son’s hands can not only warm his stomach, but also warm his heart?

After a while, Princess Taiping's tense body softened and she felt relieved. Perhaps the pain had passed.

She exhaled and said: Actually, this matter will not be hidden for long. As long as there is no one, the ministers will find out sooner or later.

Well... Xue Chongxun responded dullly, What disease does his mother suffer from?

Princess Taiping said calmly: Dr. Zhou from the Imperial Medical Department’s pulse was caused by a sore and swelling in the abdomen, and there was no cure.

Xue Chongxun's mind buzzed and blurted out: That Dr. Zhou must be a quack doctor!

Princess Taiping shook her head and showed a miserable smile on her face: Most of the imperial physicians in the Tang Dynasty were under the sect of Dr. Zhou, and no one in the world was better than her.

Xue Chongxun frowned: He said there was no cure, but he had no choice. Most of the experts hid in the market, like the famous Li Guishou, maybe he had a solution.

Whether it is a ghost hand or an immortal hand, it is a mortal after all, all this is a dead end.Princess Taiping said dejectedly.

Xue Chongxun said anxiously: I will come to Li Guishou's apprentice Yuwen Ji first. She is mine... so there is no problem in keeping the secret, so mother doesn't have to worry.Let Yuwen Ji see it first, and then let her try to contact her master Li Guishou.

There may be masters among the grassroots, but how high can they be?

Princess Taiping shook her head, she looked up at the clouds outside the tower, as if thinking about something. The joys and sorrows of the world are like smoke and clouds. She was laughing at the banquet last night, and today she might see dark clouds covered with tragic winds and rains.I have seen a lot of storms in my life, and I am used to their unpredictable changes.

My mother was in full swing in spring and autumn, and she created an unprecedented prosperous era in the Tang Dynasty and her achievements in exile in the world for thousands of generations have not been completed. You must not give up, there will be a way!Xue Chongxun held her hand tightly.

Princess Taiping looked down at Xue Chongxun holding her hand and said lightly, are you scared too?

Xue Chongxun was silent.

Princess Taiping said: You are my biological son, but my surname is Li, your surname is Xue... Some things cannot be done, understand?But I want to prepare more during my lifetime to avoid dying.

Xue Chongxun hurriedly said: Now I just want my mother to overcome the difficulties safely... Mother, I asked Yu Liben to go to Yuwen's house and invite Yuwen Ji first.

Come back as soon as possible, I have something to say to you.

yes.Xue Chongxun said goodbye with his fists, lifted the curtain and walked out quickly.

Yu Li was originally an old eunuch around Princess Taiping, a reliable person. Xue Chongxun gave a few words and then returned to the bedroom to see Taiping.

His mind is very confused now. As his mother said, he was at home not long ago and was singing and dancing to peace. He didn't expect anything to happen. First, Cui Riyong made mistakes in that matter, and then a bigger crisis followed one after another, and the leisure and fun disappeared immediately.

Princess Taiping was still sitting on the couch just now and thought. When she saw Xue Chongxun coming back, she looked up and said: Don’t let the two brothers of your Wu family know about this in advance. Xue Erlang is still in Hedong, so she won’t know too quickly... You were born to me, I won’t ignore it at all, do you understand?

Xue Chongxun's nose felt sour and he almost cried out. He thought to himself that although his mother demoted his second brother to Hedong, she had never forgotten it.

You are the elder brother, and you should be more steady when you are old, so I will discuss the funeral with you first.Taiping was very calm and composed.