Ming Zuo

Chapter 1356 Empress Yi'an
The child fell into the hands of Xia Guo, Zhu Youjian and Queen Zhou had no way to control the fate of the child.

For now, the children seem to be safe, and they feel a little more at ease.

They also have to deal with their own business.

When the matter came to an end, Queen Zhou's emotions became much more violent, and she no longer had to put on the queen's airs.

She took Chongzhen's hand and placed it on her face, tears streaming down her face.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured. As the empress of the Ming Dynasty, I will never dare to insult the names of my ancestors. My family is one step ahead. Even if I go to the Underworld, I will still serve Your Majesty."

Chongzhen wailed and could only watch Empress Zhou walk out of the Qianqing Palace.

She went all the way back to her own Kunning Palace, looked at the miserable maids and eunuchs all around, and gave the last order.

"Let's all run for our lives, and take away what is valuable after seeing it. Be careful and hide, so that no one will find you."

The eunuchs and maids knelt on the ground, crying and howling.Finally, they bid farewell to Queen Zhou one by one and left Kunning Palace.

Empress Zhou looked at the place where she had lived for 17 years, erasing the last bit of nostalgia.He took out the white silk and tied it to the beam of the house.

Chongzhen is still in the last madness.

"Go, go to Xuangong Yonggu and Liu Wenbing to escort him."

A eunuch ran away and came back soon, his words were full of tears.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Gong said that according to the ancestral system, there was no family member. I'm sorry Your Majesty Long En."

Chongzhen staggered, his face full of sadness.

When the country fell, even his relatives abandoned him.

Still not giving up, he ran back and forth in the Qianqing Palace and found a three-eyed firecracker.

"The ministers are not trustworthy, and the relatives are not trustworthy. Is it possible that I will be powerless to return to heaven? You come with me, and we will fight a bloody path."

Chongzhen completely lost his mind, leading a few eunuchs to run around like headless chickens.

First ran to Qihuamen, and then ran to Andingmen.

But without exception, the endless Shun army outside the city scared him so much that he had no choice but to retreat.

At this point, Chongzhen finally understood that all his struggles were meaningless.

In the process of running around, those eunuchs also sneaked away.Only Wang Chengen still followed him wholeheartedly, never thinking of running away.

Chongzhen completely gave up.

He took Wang Cheng'en all the way up Meishan Mountain, from where he could see the whole city.

As far as the eye can see, there are so many flames outside the city that not even a single bird can fly out.

"Big companion, let's call it a day. I'm... tired."

Wang Chengen was in tears, and slowly fell to his knees.

"Slaves...serving Lord Long Live...on the road."

Chongzhen laughed like crazy.He bit his own finger, took off his robe, and began to write on it.

[I despise merits in Liangde, blame heaven, and cause rebels to go straight to the capital, and all the ministers misunderstood me.When I die, I will see my ancestors without a face, and I will remove the crown to cover my face with hair.Let the thieves split without hurting the common people. 】

It is said that when a person is about to die, his words are also good.

If Zuo Menggeng saw this last words, he would definitely ridicule Chongzhen.

With this awareness, why did you go early?

Isn't it time to "suffer my people for another year"?

Before Chongzhen died, he was full of self-movement.

After writing the will, with the help of Wang Chengen, he tied the strip of cloth to the crooked neck tree, and then kicked his legs, ending his life.

Wang Chengen stayed by the side until it was confirmed that Chongzhen had died completely, and he also hung himself on the rope.

Chongzhen has been in power for 17 years, and he has done all kinds of mischief, killing countless ministers in his hands, and he trusts eunuchs very much.But in the end, Wang Chengen was the only one who accompanied him to die.

Really turned myself into a loner.

Lu Ping and Han Chuan escorted the prince and princess out of Qianqing Palace, but instead of leaving the palace, they turned around and went to Renshou Palace.

Here, like other places, the eunuchs and maids have long since dispersed, and the silence is terrifying.

When Lu Ping and Han Chuan rushed into the main hall, they saw a magnificent woman in brocade clothes sitting silently, holding a three-foot white silk in her hands, wondering what she was thinking.

Hearing the sound of footsteps, the woman raised her head and saw that it was the eunuch and Jin Yiwei, she couldn't help feeling a little angry.

"The country is dead. The Ai family knows exactly what to do. You go back and report to the emperor, there is no need to force you."

Lu Ping saluted.

"Empress Yi'an misunderstood, we did not come here on Chongzhen's order."

Hearing him call Chongzhen's name directly, the woman was startled.

"You... what are you going to do?"

Lu Ping introduced his identity.

"Empress Yi'an has a good reputation, and even the folks praise her. You are just a poor woman, and there is no need to die for Ming Dynasty. My King Xia has something to say, and he is willing to guarantee the safety of the queen, so that you can spend your next life safely."

This Empress Yi'an is the widow of Emperor Tianqi, Zhang Yan.

After Chongzhen came to the throne, she was revered as Empress Yi'an.Originally lived in Ciqing Palace, but later moved to Renshou Palace.

Although the imperial palace is good, but as a woman of the former emperor, apart from her honorable name, Zhang Yan's life has not been easy for more than ten years.

Don't talk about having no power or power, and be careful of outside gossip.

Because she is so beautiful, there are even rumors outside that she and Chongzhen are ambiguous.

Zhang Yan suffered a lot from it, but she couldn't explain it.He could only lock himself in Renshou Palace and never meet Chongzhen.

She is definitely a poor woman.

When Tian Qi died, she was only 21 years old, which was the best time for a woman.But he could only live in the deep palace and stayed as a widow for 17 years.

Zuo Menggeng gave instructions on how to deal with Zhu Ming's royal family.

Chongzhen and his concubines, Zuo Menggeng didn't care about life or death at all.As for Empress Yi'an, Zhang Yan, try to rescue her as much as possible.

"Ai's family is the Empress of Ming Dynasty, how can she fall into the enemy's hands?"

Zhang Yan was extremely nervous, not knowing what these Xia people wanted to do.

She is very aware of her beauty.

When she was trapped in the deep palace, some eunuchs conspired against her.She brought the complaint to Chongzhen, and the situation calmed down.

Even the eunuch who has gone to root is tempted by her, could it be that Zuo Menggeng...

Lu Ping didn't know her wild thoughts, so he beckoned for Zhu Cihong and Zhu Yuxi to come forward.

"The emperor and empress have entrusted their children to Xia Guo. From now on, they will live the lives of ordinary people. But you also know that there are many ambitious people in the world. These children have no adults to take care of them, and they may be taken advantage of by others. If there is a tragedy in the future, it will hurt the good intentions of Xia Guo. The queen is the elder, and these children will be raised by you in the future, so that there is a possibility of peace."

Seeing Zhu Cihong and Zhu Yuxi, Zhang Yan's heart finally relaxed.Holding the two children over, the three of them wept bitterly together.

Zhu Cihong and Zhu Yuxi already knew that their parents should be dead.

When life changes drastically, it is inevitable to regard Zhang Yan as the backbone.

Looking at the pitiful children, Zhang Yan's desire to die also faded.

"Okay, I'll go with you."

Lu Ping let out a sigh of relief.

"It's not too late. The Shun army is probably entering the city soon. We have to leave quickly."

Zhang Yan was able to compete with Wei Zhongxian and the Ke family back then, and she was also a decisive character.Immediately guarding several children, followed Lu Ping and Han Chuan to set off.

(End of this chapter)