The Legend of the Loved One

Chapter 114

Song Chen secretly made a decision in his heart, but Chu Xue didn't realize it.

In fact, she doesn't mind it in her heart, let me ask the women in the world, who is willing to be a concubine?
If she had had a choice back then, she would not have married him as a side concubine.

Fortunately, fate still favors her, at least he treats her well, even if he has been wronged, but fortunately, he is always towards her.Before, she never thought that she would accompany the king and serve as the emperor's concubine. The most extravagant dream she ever dreamed of was nothing more than to avenge her family, and then stay with her parents, caring for them until their death.

But now she has a loving husband and three lovely children. No matter how luxurious and breathtaking the palace is, it is also her home. Seeing that revenge is hopeful, and she is working hard every step of the way, what else can she hope for?

Even if there is such a regret, she thinks she can ignore it.

Because of such a small episode, the road ahead was not so casual, and seeing that it was getting late, she persuaded: "Master, let's go back, you have important things to do tomorrow morning, go to rest early .”

He lowered his head slightly to look at her, saw the loneliness that could not be concealed after seeing the beautiful eyes, and felt embarrassing in his heart, so he replied: "Alright, the children will also have to look for you tomorrow morning, let's come here first today, Let's go back."

"Yeah." She nodded, and they started walking back.

Because taking care of the children during the day was really hard work, and after drinking again just now, sitting in the carriage and relaxing, Song Chen felt sleepy, and asked, "What's wrong?"

"I'm a little tired." She smiled, "The two little ones have started to recognize people, and they have to be hugged by their concubines. Le'er came to hug her when she saw her. She didn't rest well during the day, and now she's a little sleepy."

He felt distressed, sighed softly, and said: "Snooze for a while if you're sleepy, I'll call you when you arrive."

She shook her head, and said coquettishly: "This is such a good opportunity tonight, this concubine is reluctant to sleep."

He smiled, hugged him on his lap, and said: "Then lie in my arms for a while."

Satisfied at last, she nodded, and obediently fell on his chest, as the carriage shook, she actually fell asleep.

The breath of the person in his arms was soft and long, and his heart also softened.Not daring to move, afraid of waking her up, and feeling bored, he lowered his head to look at her.

At this moment, she closed her eyes, her long eyelashes were covered, and her fair face was slightly flushed, which was softer under the halo of the lights in the car.Cherry lips are pink and tender, making people want to bow their heads to taste them. Although he has become a mother, his Xueer's beauty has not diminished but is even more attractive. It's her temperament that has already made him obsessed, and he can't leave her.

After struggling in his heart for a long time, he finally lowered his head and touched her lips lightly. She trembled slightly, but she was still asleep, innocent like a child.

After a long time, he said softly: "I will give you what you deserve, don't be sad."

But the person in his arms was immersed in a dream and didn't hear anything.

The next day, when Chu Xue woke up, the morning light was shining outside, and the place around her was already empty. She reacted for a while before calling Yan Ling in.

"Master, are you awake?" Yanling smiled and lifted the bed veil for her.

She asked: "Didn't the emperor rest here last night?" There was still a strong nasal sound in her voice, which seemed a little lazy.

"Master, you slept very deeply. It seems that you have been exhausted recently." Yan Ling replied, "You fell asleep in the car last night. You changed your clothes, and when you left this morning, you also ordered the little masters to keep an eye on you and let you sleep for a while."

At the end of the sentence, Yanling sighed softly: "Master, the emperor is so kind to you."

Thinking of the situation of lying in his arms last night before falling asleep, she was really satisfied, smiled, and got up to wash up.

Because of the king's oral order, the nurses didn't dare to ask the children to come over to pay their respects, and it was rare for her to have a peaceful breakfast.

Because she got up late, after breakfast, it was estimated that it was past half hour, she was just about to ask someone to bring the children in, but she saw Fu Gui walking quickly outside the palace gate.

Fugui walked in a hurry, but his face was full of joy, Chu Xue was a little strange, and asked, "What made you so happy early in the morning?"

Fugui held his breath, first kowtowed to her, and then said: "The slave congratulates the master!"

Halfway through the conversation, Yan Ling became a little anxious, "Don't be impatient, why don't you hurry up and tell the master what's going on?"

"Yes." Fugui bowed to report, with joy in his words, "Congratulations, master, the slave came back from the front. I heard that in the early court today, Zhou Taiwei asked the emperor to stand up, and Anxihou waited for several adults to strongly advise the master to enter the lord. Palace, although some people objected, but the emperor still issued an imperial decree, asking the Ministry of Rites to choose an auspicious day to make you a queen."

After Fugui finished speaking, the hall was filled with joy.

Chu Xue was stunned for a while.

"I will make you a queen."

Fu Gui said that Song Chen wanted to make himself a queen?
There was a sound of congratulations in her ears, but it took her a long time to understand the meaning of Fu Gui's words, Song Chen wanted to make her queen!
"Is this news reliable?" She came back to her senses and hurriedly asked Fugui.

She couldn't believe it. After all, she was promoted to the imperial concubine a few months ago. At that time, she thought that the imperial concubine was already the pinnacle. How could she become a queen so soon?And why did Song Chen suddenly think of doing this?
Although it was Zhou Fuzhi who asked for his order, but without his permission for this kind of thing, the family didn't even deliver a letter, so why would Zhou Fuzhi suddenly ask for a queen?

Seeing that the master still didn't seem to believe it, Fugui said: "Master, how dare the slaves speak nonsense about such a big event? This is what the servant of the Si Li Supervisor in the Palace of Qinzheng told the servant. He just retired from the court earlier. A letter will be sent for you."

As soon as Fugui finished speaking, someone came in from outside. It was Liangxi who was beside Song Chen. Empress Congratulations, just now the Qinzheng Palace was in court, and the emperor issued an imperial decree in court to make you a queen! The servants will be ordered to congratulate you soon! Please make some preparations, the Ministry of Rites and Qin Tianjian I have already started to do it, Qin Tianjian said that the days in July are not good, and it is estimated that there will be less than a month left, and after this month, I will be able to hold the post-sealing ceremony for you."

Chu Xue was taken aback, and asked, "Do you still want to hold the Empress Dowager Ceremony?"

If she is reestablished after being abolished, she is the successor. In fact, all she needs to do is issue an edict to the harem, and bestow a golden seal on the treasure book. There is no need for grand ceremonies for successors in all dynasties.

Liang Xi smiled and said: "Why don't you say that you are the only one! Although the etiquette is the same, but the emperor has issued an order to hold an event for you alone. If you say something beyond the rules, the position of the empress in the emperor's heart is indeed true. No one can match it!"

"Eunuch Liang is really good at talking..." Chu Xue smiled, and said tentatively: "The matter of becoming a queen came a bit suddenly, presumably there must be some debates in the court today, right?"

Liangxi's smile didn't diminish by half, and he still bowed and said: "Don't worry, my majesty, the emperor's golden words, even if there are some strange noises, it really can't make things happen. The holy will has been decided, and there are still people who can't do it with their arms?"

Chu Xue smiled slightly, and said: "In this way, I will understand, please make a special trip to see it!"

Yan Ling responded, and immediately opened the box and gave a handful of gold leaves.

Because it was indeed good news, Liang Xi and the eunuchs who came to announce the good news were all involved, and they all accepted it cheerfully, and after saying a few compliments, they left.

Although both Fugui and Liangxi said it lightly, Chu Xue knew that today's court must not be so smooth. Song Chen must have overwhelmed the opposition of many people before issuing this will. After all, the Xu family is a party They are still occupying nearly half of the seats in the court, how can they easily be willing to ascend to the top by themselves?

Chu Xue instructed Fu Gui, "Find an opportunity to inquire again, and see what are the reasons for those who have objections today?"

After Fugui responded, he hurried out to do errands.

Ask Fugui to ask her clearly, so she can prepare for it. It is a big event to be a queen. Although she is happy, she can't show it too much. Since Song Chen is fighting for her, she must understand what those objections are. In this way, she will Only in this way can I do better, and I can also get rid of the last worry in my husband's heart.

Chu Xue guessed it right, the court this morning was indeed a bit intense.

In fact, even if Song Chen didn't signal in advance, Zhou Fuzhi, as an old friend of Chu Lin, had already intended to support Chu Xue. You must know that he was really a matchmaker between Song Chen and Chu Xue. He made it all by himself.

Seeing that the ministers were about to finish their reports, Taiwei Zhou walked to the middle of the hall, bowed and said, "I have something to report!"

This was originally his own instruction, Song Chen naturally raised his hand in agreement, "Say."

Zhou Fuzhi said: "I would like to inform your Majesty that the country cannot live without a queen. Now that the central palace has been vacant for a long time, I have the courage to ask you to support the imperial concubine as my Empress Daqi."

It has been four months since Xu Jinhe was deposed. During this period, except for Xu's party members who raised doubts, no one has mentioned the matter of establishing a queen since then.The incident happened suddenly, and when Zhou Fuzhi's words fell to the ground, everyone was stunned.

But after a while, someone immediately stood up for reconsideration. Needless to say, it was Anxi Hou Qin Mu.

Naturally Chu Lin was also in the hall, but as Chu Xue's father, avoiding suspicion was the best policy at this time, he shouldn't and couldn't speak out, so Qin Mu could only stand up and echo Zhou Fuzhi.

But Xu's party had already reacted, and when Qin Mu finished speaking, someone immediately stood up, "I think the matter of establishing a successor is very important, please think twice, Your Majesty."

The person who said this was none other than Xu Jilin. He had endured his sister being deposed to the limit, and now he put all his bets on his nephew's crown prince.He knew that his sister had troubled Song Qian because of the poisonous sachet incident. Originally, he thought that the Xu family had two princes. As a father, Chen, I am afraid that he will no longer have high hopes for Song Qian.

And the worst thing is that Chu Xue has already held the prince in her hands. Although she was just born, you must know that the current king is not very old, and when he gets old, the prince born by the Chu family is exactly Heyday.This is really a huge threat.

It’s okay if Chu Xue doesn’t become a queen. Once she becomes a queen, the prince will become a heir. If there is a slight disturbance one day, this woman will give Song Chen some pillow wind. Once her nephew is deposed, the prince will definitely be hers. up.

This is really terrifying. No matter whether this woman is a remnant of the Yue family or not, she is from the Chu family after all. Once she is allowed to take power, it is inevitable that she will bring up the events of the past and avenge the Yue family.

If the Yue family hadn't provoked Emperor Jianhe back then, his perjury would not have been successful, but now, Song Chen is not his father, he has already begun to guard against himself, if there is a chance to get rid of himself, he probably won't Let it go!
So once Chu Xue became the empress, Xu Jilin could almost foresee his own future, and he might end up in the same fate as the Yue family back then.

So he immediately stood up to object. He is the prince's uncle and has the right to object.

But Song Chen groaned and asked him, "Why does Duke Pei object to it?"

Xu Jilin laid out the most important thing, and said: "I think that in terms of the time of being with the king, Concubine Rong is longer, and Concubine Rong also gave birth to the third prince for the emperor, who is more than ten years older than the fourth prince. Since the palace, the emperor has promoted the status of imperial concubine many times, but ignored the concubine Rong, I think that the emperor is the king of a country, and his words and deeds should be set as an example for the world, and they must not be too biased."

Since there is no one available in the harem, he can only gamble with Concubine Rong.On the surface, Chu Xue has all the concubines Rong, and the Li family in Yanzhou is also a marquis now, so he believes that the conditions he listed are convincing enough.Either, in order to protect Chu Xue's high position, Song Chen gave up his intention of becoming a concubine, or he would rather establish Concubine Rong, and Chu Xue would no longer be able to cover the sky in the harem with one hand, so as to endanger his nephew.

The most important thing is that if today's words are spread, he thinks it will be enough to adjust the relationship between Chu Xue and Li Jiaoyun.If two women with princes fight each other, Song Chi will be more stable.

Xu Jilin's voice fell, and some friends from the second and third parties also stood up to second the proposal.

Xu Jilin's words were convincing, but it also vaguely touched a certain guilt in Song Chen's heart. He was indeed unfair to Jiaoyun.

But if he accepts the position of wife, he wants to give it to the woman he loves no matter what.

Seeing four or five people standing up from the Xu family, Qin Mu's in-laws, Luo Shizhen, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, also stood up. He and Qin Mu are now relatives by marriage, so they should stand together anyway, not to mention that he respects Chu Lin. , naturally agrees with Zhou Fuzhi's proposal.

For a while, the opponents and the supporters were evenly matched, and they were all well-founded. Seeing the stalemate, and Song Chen didn't say anything, Xu Jilin was heartbroken and said, "The prince is the eldest son of His Majesty, and he has been filial to His Majesty's father for more than ten years. , now that his mother is abolished, it is pitiful, I hope the emperor will take care of him a lot!"

This uncle knelt on the ground piously, and spoke earnestly, begging Song Chen to think of Song Chi over and over again. This tactic was too forceful, as if Song Chen would really ignore Song Chi if he made Chu Xue his successor.

However, at this time Song Chen opened his mouth. He sat on the dragon chair and said lightly: "Mr. Pei Guo is serious. It is because I care about the crown prince that I have the intention to become a queen. The crown prince has not yet reached the crown. The mother nurtured and cared for her. I think Zhou Taiwei's words are reasonable. The imperial concubine Chu has been gentle and dignified since she served her, respecting the virtuous, and she can be the mother of the world. I have made up my mind to make her the empress, and the Ministry of Rites will start making preparations today , within three months, a post-sealing ceremony will be held to announce it to the world."

As soon as the king said this, the Chu family's faction fell to the ground, but the Xu family felt like a thunderbolt from the blue sky. Xu Jilin, regardless of his identity and face, shouted loudly: "I object, please think twice, your majesty, please think twice!" He kowtowed his head.

It looks affectionate, but it is actually aggressive.

The king in the dragon robe didn't show his anger, and said: "Pei Guogong doesn't have to be like this, you don't have to joke, there is no need to discuss this matter again. Retire!"

"Retreat!"

As Liangxi sang, the king in dragon robe got up and left, regardless of the people in the hall who had their own thoughts.

Fugui spent two golden leaves to inquire about all the turmoil in the Qinzheng Palace in the early days, and reported it to Chu Xue carefully after returning to Yufu Palace.

In fact, Chu Xue had already expected Xu's objection, but this time Xu Jilin brought up Li Jiaoyun to speak out, but it was beyond her expectation.The other party's move was too vicious, and it was obvious that they wanted to provoke the relationship between the two sisters. If she and Li Jiaoyun really did as he wished, both sides would lose in the fight, and it would be his Xu family who would win in the end.

So no matter what, she couldn't let the other party do what she wanted.

There are many people in the palace, and the news goes fast. Since wealth can be trusted, it is expected that Yaohua Palace will also get the news in a short time. Although she can understand it clearly, the beneficiary of this matter is herself after all. Will Li Jiaoyun fall for it? She was not sure about Xu Jilin's plan.

It was not too late, seeing that it was about noon, guessing that Song Chen would not be too busy, so Chu Xue got dressed and went to Qinzheng Hall.

Liangxi entered the quiet and solemn imperial study room, looked at the king who was concentrating on reviewing papers, bowed and said, "I report to the emperor, the imperial concubine is asking to see you outside the palace."

Chu Xue didn't come to Qinzheng Hall very often, so Song Chen was a little surprised when he heard Liangxi's report, so he put down his ink brush and said, "Biography."

"Yes." Liangxi replied, although the king said it, but he didn't dare to just pass Chu Xue in, but came to the gate of the palace himself, bowed to the queen-to-be with a smile: "Your Majesty, the emperor invites you in. "

She smiled slightly, and stepped forward to the palace door. The concubine-colored long gown swept across the high threshold of the Imperial Study Room, making a slight sound.

"The concubine pays homage to the emperor." She followed the rules and bowed first.

When he came to Qinzheng Hall, he became solemn unconsciously, probably because here, he is not a gentle and considerate husband in the boudoir, but an emperor who holds the world in his hands.

However, her arrival softened the stern king, Song Chen said slowly, "Be flat."

She got up thanks to En, and before she could speak, she heard him ask, "Why are you here suddenly? Did you sleep well last night?"

As soon as she saw her coming, Liangxi cleared away the miscellaneous people in the hall with a wink, and retreated to wait outside the hall. He went to Yufu Palace to announce the decree in the morning. She is here to thank her now. Later, the king and the beauties will complain to each other With a lot of heartfelt affection, why do idlers like them get in the way?
The hall was quiet, she smiled gently, and said with some shame: "Thanks to the emperor, my concubine slept well last night."

He stretched out his hand to tell her to come closer, looked carefully at her face, and saw that she was indeed less tired, so he relaxed and asked with a smile, "So you came here to thank me?"

She focused her gaze, put away her smile, and solemnly said with lowered eyes: "The concubine has just heard about the incident of the morning court today. The concubine is very grateful to the emperor for his kindness, but I ask the emperor to think twice about making a queen."

In fact, he guessed that she would shirk away modestly, so he was not surprised, he just smiled and asked, "Why should I think twice?"

She knelt down again and looked up at him, "The concubine understands the emperor's intentions, and she is actually very happy in her heart... But it is a major matter for the country, and the concubine does not want to influence the emperor's decision because of what happened last night. In fact, if you want to When choosing the seat of the palace, the concubine thinks that sister Concubine Rong is more suitable. She spends more time with the emperor than the concubine. The two children, Qier and Ningning, are also well-bred than the concubine. The concubine Rong is gentle and respectful. The concubine has been awarded many times, but she has no complaints, the concubine asks herself, if the emperor loves others, the concubine will definitely not be able to do like sister Concubine Rong."

Her beautiful eyes reflected his reflection, and she said seriously: "I feel that I don't have the heart of Concubine Rong, so when it comes to motherhood, Sister Rong is actually more worthy."

These words were evasion and confession, frank and sincere, Song Chen knew that what she said was true, but he was not displeased.He was still sitting upright, looking at her kneeling in front of him, with no smile on his face, but soft eyes.After a long silence, he said: "Since you can't do it, don't do it. I won't do this to others again. You can rest assured."

Then he held her hand, and said gently: "The queen is my wife, how can I choose it at will? This is something I have thought about carefully, wouldn't Xueer want to be of one mind with my husband and wife?"

Her heart stopped, and her eyes suddenly became hot, "Your Majesty..."

There are so many things I want to say, but I don't know how to speak.

In fact, she wants to say, of course I want to be a wife with the same heart as you. Since the day I fell in love with you, this wish has been buried. Now you have planted it into a tree with your own hands and made it bear fruit. Of course I am happy.

But she only lowered her eyes and said softly: "Of course my concubine is willing to be the emperor's wife, but no matter what, I don't want to embarrass you."

He laughed instead, reached out to lift her chin, and said, "Who would embarrass me? Xueer really underestimated your husband too much!"

She also smiled, "The concubine dare not, the concubine's husband is unmatched in the world."

Seeing that the witty words were said again, and the atmosphere was no longer dignified, he helped her up, got up himself, and sat on the couch at one side.She poured a cup of tea for him, and he took a sip and said: "This matter has been decided, and the rest of the time should be well prepared. From now on, you will be the rightful master of the harem and the mother of the children... "

She paused, vaguely feeling that he was going to mention the prince, so she heard him say: "Although the prince and Qian'er are not too young, they still need their mother's care. Their biological mother deserves what they deserve, but I hope you can put aside the past and send them away." Treat it as if it had been released."

Treat it like your own?

Xu Jinhe's children, whether she can treat them as her own is actually not an easy answer.If they were born by someone else, she would definitely try her best to take care of them, but their biological mother is Xu Jinhe, and their uncle is Xu Jilin. To be honest, it is impossible for her to be innocent.

But sitting in this seat, it is inevitable to be their nominal mother, not to mention that there is still Song Chen's blood in their bodies. Since she loves Song Chen so much, she should do her best to accept them.

And she understood that this was also the biggest worry in the hearts of the Queen Mother and Song Chen.

She said earnestly: "The concubine understands that they are the emperor's children, and the concubine will definitely take good care of them. As for those things in the past, the concubine is safe and sound, so naturally I will not care about them anymore. Besides, the children are innocent after all. "

She is only five years older than Song Chi, and being their stepmother is nothing more than caring more on a daily basis. She has no control over whether the two children will get close to her when they grow up, and can only do their best.

And Song Chen also understands this, but fortunately, Song Chi is already sixteen, and in two years he should marry a wife and start a family, and Song Qian will soon leave the palace to build a mansion. A little upbringing can prevent them from being influenced by the vicious biological mother.

Although she said that she hoped that Xue'er would treat them as her own children, as a prince who also grew up in the palace, how could she not understand her embarrassment in her heart, but she was a little greedy and hoped that things would be more perfect.

He said: "I believe in you, you will be able to be the mother of the world."

She smiled slightly, then thought of important matters again, and said after deliberation: "This concubine dares to ask the emperor for another favor."

Song Chen looked at her with a teacup, "Let's listen."

She said gently: "The concubine wants to ask the emperor to also be promoted to the position of concubine Rong's sister. The sister has been assisting the concubine in handling official affairs, and has made great achievements. The emperor should give some rewards."

Song Chen originally intended to do this, and when she saw her proposal at this time, he nodded and said: "It's been so hard for her all these years, I will follow what you said, and Concubine Jin Rong will be a noble concubine."

"The concubine will thank the emperor on behalf of my sister." She stood up and gave him a gift with a smile.

The beauty smiled nicely, and he was also happy in his heart. He raised his eyes to look at the sky outside, and said, "It's getting late, why don't you stay with me for lunch today?"

She naturally thought about it, but when she thought that there were three children in her palace, she couldn't sit still, why: "The concubine should go back first, Xuan'er and An'an are fine, but it's okay for Le'er to leave the concubine." After dinner, I will use it with you when the emperor returns to his concubine at night, okay?"

Although he was reluctant, but when he thought of those three children... the father finally gave in, and said regretfully, "Alright, then you go back first, and we will eat later in the evening."

"Yes."

She smiled, said goodbye, and returned to Yufu Palace.

An hour later, the palace attendants who announced the good news arrived at Yaohua Palace.

Because the Ministry of Rites still had to draw up the date, the little eunuch from Qinzheng Palace just came to deliver a message first, and this message made Yaohua Palace happy again.

Li Jiaoyun was a little surprised, and asked the little eunuch, "Why does the emperor suddenly want to be promoted to this palace?"

The little eunuch said: "Return to your mother's words. Earlier, the imperial concubine went to the Qinzheng Hall to advise you. The emperor felt that you have worked hard and made great achievements, so she drew up an order. The emperor asked you to make some preparations. Wait for the Ministry of Rites to draw up the auspicious day." , I will hold a canonization ceremony for you."

Li Jiaoyun smiled slightly, and gave some rewards, when the visitor left, several court ladies who were close to him knelt down to congratulate the master, smiling like flowers.

Li Jiaoyun is indifferent, "If there is no Yufu Palace, this palace will be the concubine to the end, so, are your words too reckless? If the princess hears that Ruo and Yufu Palace are separated, wouldn't it be a crime? "

Yuzhu Hongshan and the others all felt ashamed and said, "Master, you have a heart, and the servants are short-sighted."

Li Jiaoyun sighed, "It's not that this palace is lenient. After all, Fengyi Palace is settled by others, how could that seat fall on my head? You should know the identity of the person who gave birth to right and wrong, so easily bewitched, Isn't it easy to be used by others?"

Several people's faces were red and white.

Just now the news came from the early court, when they heard that someone recommended their master as queen, they were really moved for a while, and under the excitement, they also felt that what the Duke of Pei said was very reasonable, the master had indeed arrived long ago Beside the emperor, the prince and princess born to the master are also older than the three in Yufu Palace. Somewhat unfair.

For some things, it is one thing to have no hope. If the hope flashes and then disappears, the state of mind is like being robbed by someone, which is not so pleasant.

Fortunately, Li Jiaoyun was clear-headed. She knew that this person was deliberately provoking her, so she didn't fall for it.

She understands too well that there is no possibility of bringing down Xu Jinhe by herself alone, so without Chu Xue, it is impossible for this seat to be vacant, so who is more suitable?

Chu Xue brought down Xu Jinhe, and she relieved her of the hatred in her heart. It would be extremely stupid for her to go against Chu Xue after falling into the trap.How much weight will she have in Song Chen's heart?After so many years, she has self-knowledge!
All she has are two children, Song Qi and Song Ning. Just imagine, if she really fell into the trap of using the children to fight Chu Xue and angered Song Chen, not only would she end up miserable, but even the children would be punished. A burden, after all, her natal family is only the Marquis of Yanzhou, she doesn't have a natal family like Xu Jinhe, and she doesn't know how to gamble.

Not to mention that even if Xu Jinhe had such a natal family, he had been a regular wife for more than ten years and gave birth to a prince, wouldn't he still be imprisoned in that cold palace now?
Therefore, not fighting or jealousy requires not only a heart, but also wisdom.

(End of this chapter)