The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 685: Entrusting funeral arrangements
After Ying Zheng sat down, he said with concern: "Grandmother, if you have anything to say, just send someone to summon me. Why do you have to come here in person? How can I bear it? Grandmother, you should take care of your health and take good care of it."

Queen Mother Huayang felt warm in her heart when she heard this. She smiled and said, "Now that Great Qin has united the five kingdoms, the kingdom has many affairs to attend to. How can I easily tire the king? I am not so old that I can't walk. I just want to stretch my muscles."

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng relaxed a little, with a friendly smile on his face, and said, "Grandma, what are you talking about? It's not tiring at all. I just went there once, and it's all I should do. I don't know why you came here. If I can make you feel at ease, I will do my best."

Ying Zheng spoke these last words with great sincerity and earnestness, his eyes full of respect and concern for Queen Dowager Huayang.

Ying Zheng knew that Queen Mother Huayang must have something important to ask for. In the fifteen years since she ascended the throne, Queen Mother Huayang had never asked for anything. Now that Queen Mother Huayang was in her twilight years, he had no choice but to agree to her request.

In this case, Ying Zheng should just take the initiative to express his attitude. Why bother letting the old man ask for help?
Queen Mother Huayang was moved, her eyes became softer, and she said softly, "Your Majesty, please dismiss your attendants. I have something I want to talk to you alone."

Ying Zheng immediately ordered: "Everyone get out, no one is allowed to enter without being summoned."

Everyone filed out, leaving only Ying Zheng and Queen Dowager Huayang in the hall. Queen Dowager Huayang sighed softly, and Ying Zheng could clearly feel her fatigue.

Queen Mother Huayang said slowly: "Your Majesty, I have no sons or daughters in my life. My greatest fortune is that I recognized the late king as my son."

"Both the previous king and the great king are saintly rulers who value friendship and loyalty. This is my great fortune."

Ying Zheng listened carefully. After hearing this, he stood up, stepped forward, held Queen Mother Huayang's hands, squatted in front of her and said, "Grandma, what are you saying? Without your help, my father and I would never be where we are today. Grandma has treated me sincerely, how can I be a heartless and ungrateful person? Grandma, we are a family, we must not say anything to show respect."

Queen Mother Huayang patted Ying Zheng's hand, her movements were gentle and warm, and she was even more relieved in her heart: "Your Majesty, please stand up quickly and sit down to talk."

She paused for a moment, sighed and smiled, then continued, "Alas, I am old now, so it is inevitable that I become a little nagging."

Ying Zheng smiled and said indifferently: "Grandma, please speak. You can say anything in front of me. I am listening."

The Queen Mother Huayang smiled and said, "I can feel that we are about to meet the late king, so there is no need to worry." Ying Zheng was about to speak when he was interrupted by the Queen Mother Huayang.

"Everyone has to die. To me, it's no big deal. Although I have been respected and cared for by the king over the years and everything is fine, I always think of the past. I am happy to be able to see the late king."

"It's just that before I die, there are still some things I can't let go of."

"The first thing is Changping Jun. That child is my nephew. He grew up in Daqin since he was a child. He is considered half my son. He sent a letter some time ago, saying that he wanted to return to Daqin. I asked you to ask your opinion."

Ying Zheng nodded without any hesitation or embarrassment: "Changping Jun is an old minister of mine. I have often missed him. Now that he wants to come back, I am also happy. Let him serve as the deputy prime minister as usual."

The Queen Mother Huayang was even more touched. Ying Zheng had always been decent in his work. He didn't say anything extra and took care of everything.

"Thank you very much, Your Majesty. I will write him a letter when I get back, and I will tell him to remember your kindness."

Ying Zheng shook his head and smiled, "These are all trivial matters. Grandmother, please talk about other things."

"There is one more thing, which is a little selfish of mine."

"It's Yun'er."

"I have been alone in the palace these years, and I am grateful for Yun'er's company and comfort."

"That girl is a little proud and her methods are a little tough, but Your Majesty should know that Yun'er is not a bad person."

"Besides, she really loves the king deeply."

"That girl has been a spoiled child since she was young. She is used to being unruly. When the world is unified in the future, I hope Your Majesty will bear with her."

Ying Zheng smiled, his eyes full of doting: "Grandmother, you worry too much. Yun'er is my treasure, so why shouldn't I dote on her?"

"Please rest assured, grandma. Even if you didn't say that, how could I bear not to take good care of Yun'er?"

Empress Dowager Huayang smiled slightly and sighed, "I know that Yun'er has had closer contact with the previous dynasty over the years. This is not what a concubine in the harem should do. I will also teach her to have less contact with the previous dynasty."

"When Lord Changping comes back, it won't be her turn to worry about the Chu people's affairs."

"Your Majesty, when Lord Changping comes back, don't let him take the high position of Vice Prime Minister. Find him a noble position. This will be good for them both."

"I will also let my useless brother retire. It's time for him to enjoy his old age."

Ying Zheng frowned slightly, a look of melancholy appeared on his face, and he said, "Grandmother, why is it so?"

Queen Mother Huayang smiled, her smile was so beautiful in the afterglow, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty values ​​friendship and loyalty, how can I make things difficult for you?"

"Your Majesty, I have been very concerned about Lord Changwen and my disappointing younger brother over the years. Although Lord Changwen is not very talented, he is careful and respectful in his work and has no ambitions. Your Majesty, please let him make his own decision." "But my disappointing younger brother, although he has no bad intentions, has no real ability. Rather than occupying a high position and living a life of idleness, it is better to let him live out his life in wealth and glory."

"As for Changping Jun, he has been through so much trouble these past few years, and it's time for him to settle down."

"The Chu people are united outside, which is the reason for success and failure. They are always too selfish, which is not good."

"Your Majesty has the whole world in mind. Chu is in such a state that it will soon be destroyed. It should be annexed by Your Majesty, but Chu is a mess."

"I only ask the king to be more tolerant of Changping Jun and his sister in the future. I will also teach them well."

Ying Zheng nodded, stood up and walked to the Queen Mother Huayang, tightly held her hands again, and said seriously: "Grandmother, please rest assured. I know what is going on. Yun'er is my first wife. I know her feelings for me. All the children are my beloved sons, and Fusu is my eldest son. No matter what, nothing unbearable will happen."

"As for Lord Changping, don't worry, grandma. He is just an inferior prime minister. It's no big deal. I will do my best to protect him. Please persuade him and let him help me stabilize the people of Chu. As long as he doesn't have unrealistic intentions, I will definitely keep the Xiong family rich and prosperous."

Facing the Queen Mother Huayang's last and only request, Ying Zheng gave the truth and spoke from the heart.

The Queen Mother Huayang's final request avoided other people's attention. Her attitude was very clear. It was a pure request. Whether Ying Zheng was willing or not, and whether he would keep his promise or not, all depended on Ying Zheng himself. She did not force Ying Zheng to agree, nor did she make excessive demands. She left everything to Ying Zheng.

The Queen Mother Huayang had done so much, so Ying Zheng had to repay her kindness.

After all, Queen Dowager Huayang has helped Ying Zheng and his son so much over the years, and has never asked for anything in return.

If there hadn't been the Queen Dowager Huayang, there would definitely not be Ying Zheng today. Not to mention Ying Zheng, even Yiren would have died in Handan long ago.

When Queen Dowager Huayang heard what Ying Zheng said, she finally felt relieved.

He smiled slightly and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. Please rest assured, Lord Changping is back. I will definitely give him good instructions. He is not a fool. He can see the general situation of the world clearly."

Ying Zheng smiled slightly: "I understand."

After the Queen Mother Huayang left, Ying Zheng stood alone in the center of the hall, looking at the empty palace door and sighed softly, saying that politics cannot be separated from human relationships.

Given the completely different situation today, no matter how foolish Changping Jun is, he would not go against the will of heaven.

Forget it, I won’t plot against him anymore.

Don't give him a chance. When the dust settles, I hope his heart can also be completely settled.

As long as he doesn't think about helping Fusu to rebel, the worst that can happen to him is that he becomes a rich man.

If you discipline him well, he won't do such a stupid thing.

It’s good that he’s back, so Yun’er doesn’t have to step forward and become the backbone of the Chu people in the outer court.

After Queen Mother Huayang returned to the palace, sunlight shone through the carved window lattices, casting mottled shadows on the ground. She sat on the couch with a calm expression and asked someone to summon Mi Yun.

After receiving the order from Queen Dowager Huayang, Mi Yun did not delay, but simply packed up and went to Huayang Palace.

The first time Queen Mother Huayang saw Mi Yun, she knew that Mi Yun must be in very good shape recently. Her figure was graceful, and her waist, which was the best in the harem, was like a willow branch swaying in the spring wind. She looked radiant and full of spring breeze.

Mi Yun entered the palace with great grace, her steps were light and her face was full of smiles, which were more beautiful than the peach blossoms blooming in spring. When she saw Queen Dowager Huayang, she bowed and said, "Your servant pays respects to the Queen Dowager. May the Queen Dowager be well." Her voice was clear, pleasant and very attractive.

Queen Mother Huayang smiled indulgently: "Get up."

Mi Yun smiled and stood up. She quickly walked forward and hugged Queen Mother Huayang, and said coquettishly, "Aunt, I wonder what you want to call Yun'er for today?"

Mi Yun has been in the palace for more than ten years. She entered the palace at the age of 28. The closest relative to her in the palace is the Queen Dowager Huayang, and she has always respected and been close to her.

Queen Dowager Huayang also truly loves Mi Yun, and over the years, the two of them have been almost like mother and daughter.

At this time, she was acting coquettishly in front of Queen Mother Huayang, and her beauty and cuteness were really endearing.

Except for her dissatisfaction with the position of queen, she was perfect in every other aspect.

Although she is already at a young age, she is still loved and cared for by Ying Zheng. She is extremely beautiful, with a springy look in her eyes and a young and innocent heart. In front of the Queen Mother Huayang, she is radiant and innocent.

If Ying Zheng saw this, he would definitely be very moved.

(End of this chapter)