The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 686: The Queen Mother Huayang's Final Teachings
Queen Mother Huayang was lying on her side on the carved phoenix couch, with an elegant posture. She raised her slender jade fingers that looked like white jade and gently touched Mi Yun's beautiful face. She pretended to be angry and complained, "Why? Can't I ask you to come over if there's nothing else?"

Mi Yun's pretty face turned slightly red, like a light cloud covering the sun. She shook the Queen Mother Huayang's arm and said coquettishly, "How could that be? Whenever my aunt comes to see Yun'er, Yun'er will be happy."

"only"

Mi Yun said in a low voice with some embarrassment: "It's just that the king said he would go to Yun'er's place today, and Yun'er wanted to prepare well."

The Queen Mother Huayang pretended to be suddenly enlightened, with the corners of her mouth slightly raised, her eyes and eyebrows full of smiles, and she let out a long "oh" in a deliberately prolonged tone, which was clearly a teasing.

"Aunt~"

Mi Yun let out a soft cry and threw herself into the arms of Queen Dowager Huayang, burying her head in them.

Queen Dowager Huayang gently embraced Mi Yun, reached out her hand, and gently stroked Mi Yun's hair that was as smooth as black silk. In a trance, she thought of the past again.

She used to be like this when she was waiting for her husband in the palace, and her heart was always full of anticipation.

A day without seeing you feels like three years.

All I think about is the appearance of my lover, and I just want my husband to like me more.

She dressed in front of the mirror, changing her makeup again and again, but none of them was as good as her husband's casual touch of her eyebrows.

Queen Mother Huayang sighed inexplicably, the sigh was heavy and vicissitudes, and she said softly: "Yun'er, I won't delay you for too long."

Mi Yun heard this sigh and clearly felt the Queen Mother Huayang's melancholy. Her heart suddenly tightened and she hurriedly said, "Aunt, it's Yun'er's fault. Yun'er is not anxious. If you are bored, Yun'er will accompany you more."

Queen Mother Huayang gently shook her head, causing the tassels to sway, and smiled to comfort Mi Yun: "Silly child, your aunt is just old, and it is easy for her to think of the past and feel a little melancholy."

Mi Yun smiled and said in a sweet voice, "Aunt, what are you talking about? Aunt looks about the same age as Yun'er now. She is not older at all. She is obviously a stunning beauty. If a stranger saw us, they would definitely think we were sisters."

"Nonsense, you are the only one who knows how to talk." Although she said that, Queen Dowager Huayang couldn't help but smile.

What Mi Yun said was not an exaggeration. Ever since she took the elixir given by Ying Zheng, she has become younger and more beautiful. If she said they were sisters, no one would disbelieve it. It's just that the elder sister is older.

"Yun'er is not talking nonsense, this is true. Yun'er doesn't believe it, but aunt looks in the mirror every day and doesn't know how beautiful she is." Mi Yun continued to praise sincerely, which made Queen Dowager Huayang even happier and the smile on her face became more intense.

"You, you only know how to make your aunt happy. Okay, okay, stop saying these disgusting words. You are not ashamed, but your aunt is embarrassed to listen." After all, there was still business to discuss. Queen Dowager Huayang interrupted Mi Yun's words of cheering her up and her expression became serious.

"I called you here today because I have something to tell you. This is the last thing I can do for you."

Mi Yun was startled, and his lively expression instantly subsided. He immediately straightened his posture and his expression became serious.

She widened her eyes and asked in confusion, "Aunt, why is it so sudden today? Did something happen?"

Queen Mother Huayang smiled, her expression calm and composed: "I can feel that the end is near. I will go to see my husband."

Mi Yun was horrified, her eyes turned red in a few breaths, and she asked in disbelief: "Aunt, this is fake, right? Aunt is joking with Yun'er, right? Aunt is still so young, how could it be..."

Queen Mother Huayang smiled gently and held Mi Yun's hand: "Silly child, even though your body is still young, your aunt is old after all, and her heart is old too. People will grow old, get sick and die, there is nothing strange about this."

"Aunt is already very satisfied to be able to meet my husband with the best appearance."

Mi Yun remained silent, tears already falling from her eyes. She was a person who had a clear distinction between love and hate, and who valued friendship and loyalty.

She had already fallen seriously ill because of her mother's death a few years ago, and she was even more sad for a long time after King Kaolie of Chu passed away.

Now that Queen Dowager Huayang, who was like a mother to her, was leaving again, she was extremely sad.

Queen Mother Huayang was relieved. She took out a silk handkerchief to wipe Mi Yun's tears and consoled her: "Aunt just feels that the time is almost up, but it's not like it's up now. Don't cry, or you'll make Aunt unhappy."

Mi Yun finally stopped crying and lay in the arms of Queen Dowager Huayang, hugging her tightly.

Queen Mother Huayang continued, "Today I went to see the king and talked to him about some things."

"Your brother, Lord Changping, sent me a letter, asking me to intercede with the king and ask him to let me return to Qin. The king has already agreed."

"And when he comes back, he should still be the sub-prime minister."

The good news that her brother was going to return to Qin was so overwhelming in Mi Yun's heart that she could not suppress the bad news she had just received. She just listened carefully, tears still hanging on her cheeks, and she did not speak, her eyes still full of worry and sadness.

Queen Mother Huayang's tone became more serious, and she said solemnly: "Yun'er, remember, no matter what happens in the Chu faction in the court, you should not get deeply involved. As for your brother, you should always persuade him not to have unreasonable expectations and to be loyal to the king."

"Remember, especially you, the harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs. The king doesn't like this very much."

"Although you are smart and never do anything that displeases the king, nor do anything that offends the king, being too deeply involved with the previous dynasty is itself the most taboo thing."

Mi Yun nodded gently and said seriously: "Aunt, Yun'er understands. When brother comes back, Yun'er will definitely have less contact with the former dynasty."

Queen Mother Huayang said in a gentle tone, "As long as you understand, don't try to play tricks on the king. No one can defeat the king."

Mi Yun shook her head slightly and said firmly: "Aunt, Yun'er understands. Why would Yun'er want to go against the king?"

Queen Mother Huayang sighed softly and smoothed Mi Yun's hair again: "Change your temper in the future. It's not good to be too rebellious."

Mi Yun nodded quietly, being obedient and docile.

"And the most important thing is, remember, remember, in the fight for the crown prince, don't use any despicable means!" "You can let Fusu contact the previous dynasty, you can let Fusu lead the Chu people, you can let Fusu fight for it, but remember, don't use despicable means that directly harm people, especially you!" The Queen Mother Huayang's tone was firm, and her eyes revealed unquestionable majesty.

Mi Yun bit her lip, leaving a shallow mark on her rosy lips. Her beautiful eyes were hesitant, and it was obvious that she was very conflicted.

When Queen Dowager Huayang saw this, she knew that once the child was involved, this girl would become stubborn.

She couldn't help but be angry at him for not fighting back, and sternly reprimanded him, "The ghostly tricks can't be hidden from the king! Doing too much and making too many mistakes is all stupid!"

"Remember, if you want Fusu to have a chance to fight, then remember, you are not allowed to do it yourself or use despicable means!"

"Otherwise it will definitely do more harm than good, so remember that."

Mi Yun whispered, "But, aunt, Fusu is the king's eldest son. I don't know how many people are watching him. If someone wants to harm him, what should I do?"

Queen Mother Huayang said sternly, "The king will make the decision. You must be on guard against others. Let the other party make a move. Just accept it and make it clear to the king to deal with it."

"Fusu is the king's eldest son. Every man has the highest expectations for his eldest son."

"Your Majesty is a divine ruler, unparalleled in wisdom and courage, and extraordinary in means."

"His son must also be a man of integrity, otherwise how could the king be interested in him? How could the king be interested in him if he can't handle even a little bit of ghostly tricks?"

"Remember, the Qin Empire has its own rules. Let Fusu be in the right, dare to act, dare to take responsibility, and uphold justice. Only in this way can Fusu have a real chance."

Mi Yun nodded, thinking: "I'll remember your teachings, aunt."

"Don't worry, Auntie. Yun'er has never used any ghost tricks. Yun'er doesn't even bother to use those tricks."

Queen Mother Huayang frowned and continued, "I am not worried about the present, but the future. The young masters are getting older and older. You should not be impatient, lest you act rashly or you will panic and lose your way."

"Remember, don't worry about the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate sons. The king cares more about which of his sons can take on the responsibility of governing this vast country. Compared to that, legitimate and illegitimate sons are not worth mentioning."

"The fact that the king's oldest sons are already ten years old, but they have yet to appoint a crown prince, proves this point."

Mi Yun nodded in agreement: "That's true. Your Majesty is so wise and powerful that he would definitely not prioritize the legitimate heir or the illegitimate heir."

"How can a simple-minded and honest Zidu be worthy of the king's vast kingdom?"

"After the world is unified, all the lands that the sun shines on will be your land. Your Majesty will never entrust the kingdom to anyone who cannot inherit your wisdom and might."

Queen Mother Huayang frowned and said, "Don't underestimate Zidu. I always feel that Zidu is not a simple-minded child. Although he doesn't seem to be smart, he has never made any mistakes."

"Moreover, he has always been humble, loving, calm and reserved. He has also always studied hard and never slacked off."

Mi Yun curled her lips and said disdainfully, "Aunt, you are worrying too much. Although the child has worked hard, his grades have never improved. In every exam, he is always in the middle of the pack and has never made any progress. He is far behind Fusu."

"It's hard work, but if you don't have talent, it won't work."

Mi Yun whispered again: "Aunt, the child's mother is just averagely gifted and not very smart, so it's normal for the child to not be smart."

"That child is just like his mother, a beautiful girl with a beautiful appearance but rotten inside. If it weren't for the king's efforts to stabilize Zhao, that woman would never have been the queen!"

"That woman has always loved martial arts. With the king's help, she has always been favored. She has practiced for so long, but among the king's concubines, she can't even be ranked in the top 20."

At this point, Mi Yun sneered, her smile full of contempt: "Aunt, I'm not exaggerating. I can crush her to death with one hand."

Queen Mother Huayang waved her hands helplessly: "Alright, that's enough, it's not as exaggerated as you say. You have a high level of cultivation and a good talent, but in this palace, you rely on your brain, not your cultivation."

"Remember, don't be careless about anything. Prudence and modesty are the most important. It's better to be safe than sorry." The Queen Mother Huayang advised earnestly, and Mi Yun could only nod.

Although in her heart, she always looked down on Ying Xin.

Queen Mother Huayang sighed softly, and finally said: "Today, I have used all my favors with the king. You should take care of yourselves in the future."

"No matter what happens, you can only rely on yourselves. Auntie only hopes that you can remember what I said today."

Mi Yun nodded seriously, hugged Queen Mother Huayang tightly again, her eyes slightly red, and said sincerely: "Auntie is good to Yun'er, Yun'er knows it, and Auntie's teachings will be remembered in my heart."

Queen Mother Huayang breathed a sigh of relief, a gratified smile appeared on her face, and she nodded: "Okay, you must remember to think twice before doing anything, be kind to others, and don't have the intention to harm others. Those stupid people and stupid things will be decided by the king."

"Yes!" Mi Yun nodded seriously.

Queen Mother Huayang stopped discussing these matters and smiled to ease the atmosphere: "Alright, don't think too much. It's getting late. Let's go back quickly."

"Aunt." Mi Yun looked at Queen Mother Huayang, her eyes still filled with worry.

Queen Mother Huayang smiled and shook her head, pinching Mi Yun's pretty face and said, "Alright, you don't need to worry about me. Go back. It's just my premonition. Maybe it's just my imagination due to my old age. It won't be a big deal."

"Okay, go back quickly, you still have to prepare to welcome the king."

Mi Yun nodded slowly, eyes full of reluctance, bowed, and left with great concern.

(End of this chapter)