1112: Chapter 1117 Wealth Can Fight Against Country (3) 1112: Chapter 1117 Wealth Can Fight Against Country (3) Thus, before reaching Qingfang Garden, a eunuch had already gone to announce her arrival, and by the ti Cai Wei arrived, Du iren from inside the palace, along with several eunuch maids, had already been waiting at the entrance of Qingfang Garden.
As soon as they saw Cai Wei’s processional carriage approach, they hurriedly knelt on the ground.
“This concubine pays her respects to the Empress Dowager.
Long live the Empress, long, long live the Empress!”
“Aunt, please rise!”
Before even alighting from the carriage, Cai Wei reached out her hand, eagerly trying to help Du iren stand.
Du iren humbly said, “Thank you, Empress Dowager!” then rose to her feet with the assistance of Nong Mo.
Cai Wei dismounted from her shoulder carriage, took Du iren’s hand, and laughed, “It has been many days since we last t.
Aunt, is your health still well?”
Du iren laughed and said, “Thanks to the Empress’s concern, this concubine is well.”
Cai Wei said, “Aunt, since Wei’er calls you aunt, she hopes that between us we can maintain the closeness of family and disregard identity.
If you address solely as ‘Empress Dowager,’ I fear the affection between us won will be strained…”
With a flicker of admiration and excitent in her eyes, Du iren bowed her head and said softly, “Very well!” The two then entered Qingfang Garden hand in hand.
The scenery of Qingfang Garden remained the sa: the mottled grand door, the chaotically arranged flowers and plants in the courtyard, and the long-unrepaired imperial garden, all creating a desolate, lancholic atmosphere.
Upon entering the main hall inside, they sat down as host and guest.
Then, Nong Mo offered tea.
Cai Wei accepted the tea and, while sipping it, observed Du iren.
Months had passed, and Du iren had beco much thinner than before, not only painfully thin but also extraordinarily pale, overall looking haggard and as though she had aged ten years all at once.
Cai Wei said, “Aunt, what happened to you?
How have you beco so thin in just a few months?
Have these days not been satisfying?”
At these words, Du iren’s eyes suddenly reddened, and she choked up, “Isn’t it because of troubles at ho!”
Speaking, she rose, lifted her skirt, and knelt at Cai Wei’s feet, crying, “Wei’er, arguably your aunt should not be speaking out about this, but your maternal grandfather is genuinely old now.
The one who previously mistreated Auntie i and advocated for your mother to marry the King of Guangling as a common consort was all my mother’s idea.
Now that she has passed away, please show rcy, forgive your maternal grandfather, after all, you also carry his blood in your veins…”
Having spoken, she collapsed on the ground, sobbing.
Cai Wei looked at Du iren kneeling on the ground, slowly put down the tea cup in her hand, and said, “Du Ruohai had once, for his own wealth and honor, sold you into the emperor’s household, ruining your life.
Do you not hate him?”
Raising her head slightly, Du iren nodded, chokingly said, “Hate, of course I hate.
I hate his heartlessness and lack of filial piety, only interested in climbing to power, and I also hate his overreaching ambition that led to his involvent in the succession strife.
You know, when I heard that he had been stripped of his titles, I truly felt relieved and vindicated, but even with hatred, I can’t bear to see him die; when I think of his white-haired, frail form facing execution, it feels like my heart is being stabbed…”
As she spoke, she was inconsolable.
Cai Wei said, “Aunt should know that the harem must not interfere in politics, however, since you have spoken to about this matter, I will ntion it to the Emperor, but I cannot interfere in his decision!”
Upon hearing this, Du iren’s heart blossod with joy, as if hearing a Buddha’s sermon.
She wiped the tear beads on her cheek and affird, “It will surely work; the Emperor is so good to you, he will definitely agree.
Wei’er, you truly are a noble for our entire family.
I truly thank you so much this ti…”
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