Chapter 80 The Young Emperor Sui Yang
After hearing Concubine Yang's words, Empress Xiao also sighed with emotion. She had experienced the pain of losing her country and her family. Compared with this kind of pain, those personal grudges in the past were nothing at all. And after this catastrophe, the former Sui Dynasty Yang family
Among the royal family, very few survived, and the direct royal family became even rarer. Empress Xiao was the only one left in her generation. As for her children, only Concubine Yang and another Princess Nanyang were left.
, it’s just that the miserable Princess Nanyang has now become a Taoist nun, but has left the world and ignores secular affairs, let alone serving Empress Xiao, so Concubine Yang is almost considered Empress Xiao’s only child.
After more than ten years of wandering life, Empress Xiao took everything lightly. All the glory, wealth and power were just passing smoke in her heart. The only thing she could not look away from was family love.
And what she lacks is precisely this family affection that people often ignore.
Her husband and son are all dead, and her only daughter has become a monk again. Although there is also a direct grandson Yang Zhengdao, the relationship between the grandfather and grandson is not very harmonious. After returning to Tang Dynasty, Yang Zhengdao built a separate mansion and did not live there.
In Madame Sui's Mansion, Empress Xiao really had no relatives around her. Even when she was sick, she was only cared for by the servants in the mansion. Except for her younger brother Xiao Yu, no one else came to visit her, especially at ordinary times.
No one even spoke.
Every time she woke up in the middle of the night, thinking of her murdered husband and son, Empress Xiao would secretly weep. Sometimes she would even contemplate committing suicide. After all, what could be more tragic than being homeless? Although there was a daughter in Chang'an City,
She did something wrong to Concubine Yang back then, and she feels extremely regretful now when she thinks about it, but it was already too late. So no matter how lonely Empress Xiao was, she couldn't afford to look for Concubine Yang. But she didn't expect it.
Yes, today Concubine Yang actually came to visit her in person. This made Empress Xiao so surprised that she didn't even bother to dress up. She hurried to the main hall wearing ordinary clothes, just to take a look at Concubine Yang early.
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Seeing Empress Xiao's excited expression and her thin body trembling, Concubine Yang was afraid that she would not be able to stand stably, so she hurriedly helped her to the seat, then turned to Li Ke and Li Min and ordered: "What are you doing standing there?
, why don’t you come and visit your grandmother soon?”
After hearing the words, the two people immediately stood up. They took two steps forward and knelt down on the ground and said, "Grandsons Li Ke and Li Min. Meet my grandmother!"
Seeing her two grandsons kneeling in front of her, the distressed Empress Xiao's eyes lit up and she stood up again very excitedly. She helped them up with one hand and said happily from ear to ear: "Quickly, please get up quickly.
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The wrinkles on Empress Xiao's face were so happy that she smiled. She was about to take a closer look at her two grandsons. When she saw Li Ke, she didn't think anything was wrong. But when she saw Li Min's appearance clearly, the smile on her face suddenly froze.
, his eyes showed a look of shock, and he forgot to close his open mouth, standing there motionless.
Seeing this situation, Concubine Yang sighed in her heart. She had expected Queen Xiao's reaction. Li Ke and Li Min also noticed Queen Xiao's abnormality. They looked at each other and couldn't figure out what was happening in front of them.
Especially Li Min, could it be that he had flowers growing on his face? Otherwise, why would this grandma whom he met for the first time stare at him so closely?
Queen Xiao's eyes were shocked at first, then confused, and finally turned into a kind of ecstasy, and then tears of excitement filled her eyes. She stepped forward and grabbed Li Min's arm tightly, and screamed like an old cuckoo crying: "Your Majesty
~Your Majesty!”
This time, Li Min was quite frightened. He wondered if this old lady was suffering from Alzheimer's disease? Why did she suddenly call herself Your Majesty? How could such a title be used randomly? Maybe it would reach the ears of caring people.
Maybe it will really kill someone?
Li Ke was also frightened and looked towards Concubine Yang for help. Concubine Yang sighed and held Empress Xiao's arm with one hand, while patting her on the back with the other hand.
He said softly: "Mother, my father has passed away many years ago. Standing in front of you is my son, who is also your grandson. It's just that he looks very similar to his father."
Empress Xiao was also a very tenacious woman. She suddenly saw that Li Min's appearance was exactly the same as that of her husband when he was a boy. In her excitement, she became obsessed and mistakenly thought that Li Min was her husband Yang Guang, so she
She called out the word "Your Majesty," but then reason prevailed. After all, people cannot be resurrected after death, and her husband was already in his fifties when he died. How could he suddenly look like a teenager and stand in front of her? At this time, Concubine Yang
The explanation brought Empress Xiao back to reality.
But even if she knew that the person in front of her was not her husband, Queen Xiao still looked at Li Min blankly, tears streaming down her dim eyes: It has been more than ten years, and her husband has been dead for more than ten years.
, these years she has only been able to meet her husband in dreams, but the Li Min in front of her now, both in appearance and temperament, is exactly the same as Yang Guang back then, and even the person closest to her would admit her mistake.
When the Sui Dynasty was still there, Yang Guang was Empress Xiao's heaven. They were a young couple and they went through many ups and downs along the way. But no matter how big things happened, as long as her husband was around, Empress Xiao felt extremely at ease, because
She knew that her husband was the emperor and the master of the world, and nothing could be difficult for him.
But suddenly one day, her world collapsed. After her country was subjugated, she began to live a lonely and helpless life. In order to save the last bit of Yang family's flesh and blood, she had to commit herself to a thief and suffered all the hardships in the world.
Humiliation, sometimes she would also have whimsical fantasies. It would be great if her husband was still alive. If he was still alive, he would definitely not let herself suffer so much, and she would not have to be like a rootless duckweed, letting others bully her.
But he could only endure it silently.
Thinking of the scenery and warmth when her husband was here, and the desolation of her current situation, no matter how strong Empress Xiao was, she couldn't help but lose heart and burst into tears. Concubine Yang looked at her aunt with tears streaming down her face. How could she still see her mother's love for the world?
Her demeanor, now she is just a poor old woman, a poor old woman who has lost her husband, son, and grandson. Looking at Queen Xiao's appearance, Concubine Yang felt sad in her heart, and stretched out her hand to hold her in her arms. The relationship between mother and daughter
The knot in my heart finally disappeared without a trace.
Li Min is in shock now. He didn't know it until today. It turns out that his appearance is very similar to his grandfather who was 250 years old. No wonder Li Shimin disliked him so much before. Although there was also the reason that Li Min was too naughty in the past, and his appearance
It definitely accounts for a large part.
Li Ke was also looking at Li Min carefully, and at the same time he was thinking: Does his grandfather, who caused great chaos in the world, look like Liulang? But the two of them do look a bit alike, and Liulang is not a worry-free master either.
, his talent is unparalleled, he is definitely one of the best among several brothers, but he does things without thinking, no matter how hard he is, if he is really allowed to take the throne of the Tang Dynasty, it is very likely to happen again.
The scene of great chaos in the late Sui Dynasty.
Empress Xiao hugged Concubine Yang and cried bitterly. It seemed that she was venting all the grievances she had suffered over the years. The servants and women around her retreated in a wise manner, leaving only Concubine Yang and the four of them in the palace.
After a while, Queen Xiao stopped crying, turned away from Li Min and the others and wiped her eyes. Then she turned around and said in a hoarse voice: "Ke'er, Min'er, grandma lost her temper just now.
It makes you laugh."
"Mother, they are both your juniors, how can they dare to be disrespectful to you?" Concubine Yang saw that Queen Xiao finally regained her composure and said with some joy.
"What my mother said is that my grandmother and my grandfather have a deep relationship. When I saw my grandson, I was obsessed with thinking of my grandfather who died young, so I lost my temper. But this also shows that my grandma and my husband have a deep love for each other, and it is not too late for my grandson to be envious."
, how can you make fun of me?" Li Min deliberately made an envious expression and said seriously.
At his age, it would be a bit funny to say such old-fashioned words. After all, in the eyes of others, how could he understand the deep love between husband and wife at such a young age? But this is what Li Min wants. After all, Empress Xiao
After crying like this, the atmosphere in the palace seemed a little awkward, so I wanted to liven up the atmosphere. Once everyone laughed, the embarrassment would disappear.
After Concubine Yang and Li Ke heard Li Min's words, they couldn't help but laugh out loud. However, Empress Xiao was stunned, her eyes became confused again, and she murmured to herself: "It's so similar~ It's just like back then.
He is exactly the same!",
However, Empress Xiao immediately woke up after saying this. However, she was so old, so she didn’t have to worry about anything. She generously showed a loving smile to Li Min, and after asking Concubine Yang and Li Ke to sit down, she pulled Li Min beside her.
, asked questions with great concern, and even did not miss the matter of how many bowls of rice Li Min eats every day.
What makes Li Min a little strange is that his grandmother seems to know nothing about him. She doesn't even know about her engagement to Xiao Wenxin. It is said that Xiao Yu is her biological brother, and the two of them have a good relationship. From time to time
would also come to see him, how could he not even know about such a thing?
When Empress Xiao heard about the marriage between Li Min and Xiao Wenxin, she first talked a few words about Xiao Yu, but then she became very happy, and said that she would ask Xiao Yu to bring Xiao Wenxin another day, and she would check it for Li Min.
If it fails, then give him another one. Anyway, Xiao Yu has many granddaughters, so he will definitely be able to find a suitable one. Li Min was sweating after hearing this. He didn't expect that his fiancée could also be returned or exchanged.
Empress Xiao only cared about Li Min, but left her other grandson Li Ke aside. However, Li Ke was not dissatisfied, and he could understand the situation. At the same time, he finally understood why his mother-in-law hurt Li Min so much.
, probably because my younger brother looks very similar to my grandfather.
Concubine Yang and Li Min chatted with Empress Xiao, and had a meal with her at noon. The whole family enjoyed themselves happily, which finally made the cold hall more lively. Until it was getting dark, Empress Xiao
Then he reluctantly let them go back, and told them to come and see her more often in the future. Of course, these words were mainly meant for Li Min.
Just when Concubine Yang was taking Li Min and Li Ke were about to get up and leave, Queen Xiao suddenly slapped her forehead and remembered something. She hurriedly stopped them, and then told the old eunuch Wu Liang'an who was standing beside him: "Liang'an, you go
I brought the sandalwood box by my bedside. Today I am so happy that I feel confused. This is the first time Min'er and Ke'er came to my house. How could they not have a meeting gift?"
Wu Liang'an was stunned when he heard Queen Xiao's instructions, and said with a somewhat nervous expression: "Your Majesty, those things..."
Chapter completed!