[Langya Bang] Qi Ye Zhenzhen

The death of the Empress Dowager is not a surprise.

She is old, her sanity has not been clear for many years, her body is also not strong and strong, the Ministry of Rituals has already made some preparations for the funeral in advance, and everything is well-established, so the funeral matters are also arranged. Sure, he didn't appear flustered because he had just changed the Minister of Rites a few years ago.

After the sound of the great mourning sound, the entire Daliang immediately entered the period of national mourning.

The emperor observed filial piety for [-] days according to the rituals of the Liang Dynasty, the imperial family followed the sacrifices, and all officials above the third rank entered the palace to perform their ceremonies, and the whole country banned music banquets for three years.

At the same time, this incident also brought several additional consequences.

First of all, Xie Yu's case was determined to be executed by beheading, but due to the national mourning, the execution was not executed, and the sentence was changed to exile to Qianzhou, where he set off two months later.

The marriage between Liang and Chu was also suspended, and only the marriage contract was exchanged, and the marriage could only be given off after three years.

Da Chu's initiative to propose marriage this time was originally for the purpose of forming a good relationship and freeing up his hands to pacify the Burmese and Yi. Said, ready to return home after condolences.

The party struggle that was in full swing was temporarily stopped at the sound of the funeral bell.

During the 30-day vigil, all the princes had to stay in the palace, not allowed to return home, not allowed to take a bath, sleepy with no beds, no smelly food, knelt at the spirits every day, and cried in the morning and evening.

How could the pampered prince and King Yu bear this hardship? At first they were still holding on, but later they gradually couldn't. As long as Emperor Liang was away, the sadness on their faces would more or less lessen. Will do some small actions against the rules to please the master.

Because this filial piety is really strict, if you don't think about it, you may die before the vigil period, so your body is the most important thing.

Anyway, the two violated the rules together, and no one can sue the other, and none of the ministers who accompanied the sacrifice dared to say anything wrong with them.

At the beginning of the two of them, although the other princes were more restrained, they couldn't help but follow suit. On the contrary, Xiao Jingyan had a military physique, pure filial piety, and was meticulous in mourning and courtesy when guarding the coffin, which was very different from the princes.

Because his title is only the king of the county, he seldom stands with the prince and king Yu on grand occasions. At this time, everyone stayed in the same filial piety hall for 30 consecutive days. In the eyes of the ministers, it really is a matter of good and evil.

But now no one is calculating the pros and cons.

Yan Zhen was pregnant, and insisted on chant scriptures with Concubine Jing every day, offering the empress dowager's spiritual seat, but she could go back to Prince Jing's mansion to rest, some things, even though she was in grief, she couldn't let go.

She also asked Langgan to send Mei Changsu a letter with four words written on it: Wang Jun cherishes it.

She knew that Grandma loved Lin Shu the most when she was alive, and now that he can't go to the funeral to fulfill his filial piety, he will suffer physically and mentally.Now that Nihuang is back, I can only comfort him a little bit.

Yan Zhen took out a white porcelain bottle from the small wooden box on the dressing table, rubbed it in her hands for a while, then put it back with a sigh.

Now is not the time.

Thinking this way, she felt the baby's fetal movement, touched her belly, and whispered: "In a few days, your father will be back. He has always acted in a strict manner, and he doesn't know how to do it after the 30-day filial piety period." How thin are you?"

At the end, she felt a slight pain in her heart.

At the end of the vigil, Quanyi had a big funeral. This elderly queen mother, who had gone through four dynasties and was nearly a hundred years old, was deeply loved by the descendants of her subjects. She was sent to Weiling to be buried with her husband who had passed away more than 40 years before her.

The coffin was driven out from Suzaku Avenue in Miyagi, dirges and music were played along the way, and paper money was flying everywhere.

Prince Jing's mansion is two blocks away from the main road, and this mournful music can be heard.

Yan Zhen's belly is going to give birth in less than half a month, but this belly is bigger than other pregnant women, and she couldn't see her toes more than a month ago.

After Xie Qi gave birth, she had to lie down for a few days because of the loss during childbirth. At this time, accompanied by Zhuo Qingyao, she came to Prince Jing's Mansion with her newborn child in her arms.

Yan Zhen was inconvenient, and it happened that Xiao Jingyan was also at home, and the couple received Zhuo and his wife together.

"Sister Ah Zhen." Xie Qi and Zhuo Qingyao made a big gift to Yan Zhen.

Yan Zhen frowned, pushed Xiao Jingyan aside, and he gave them a hand, but didn't say anything.

"Qimei, there is no need to be so polite."

"This obeisance is to thank Princess Jing for saving her life. If it wasn't for the tortoise shell being by my side at that time, Qi'er, mother and son would not have survived." Zhuo Qingyao had experienced life and death this time, and he already understood that Xie Qi was by his side. How important it is in his heart, Yan Zhen is undoubtedly a savior to him.

"You don't have to thank me for that." Yan Zhen raised his hand, "Get up. Me and Qimei have known each other in the boudoir since we were young, so our relationship is naturally different from others. How can we see death without help."

Although Xie Yu's crimes are heinous, Yan Zhen has never had any grudges against Xie Qi and Xie Bi of the Xie family, as well as Xiao Jingrui...

Yan Zhen and Xie Qi went to talk in the inner courtyard, and she saw that Xie Qi's expression was still good, so she knew that the knot in her heart had been let go, and she was very relieved.

"Sister Ah Zhen. Although the emperor's uncle spared the Zhuo family, he also ordered us not to set foot in Jinling again. We came today to bid farewell." Xie Qi couldn't help feeling sad when she thought of saying goodbye to her homeland forever.

Yan Zhen patted her hand: "It doesn't matter, although Tianquan Villa is far away from Jinling, it is not far from Aunt Liyang's fief. If my aunt goes to live in the fief in the future, you mother and daughter will see each other again."

"Well, it's just a pity that we can't wait until the baby in Sister Ah Zhen's womb is born."

Xie Qi chatted with Yan Zhen for a while, Yan Zhen hugged their baby again, the Zhuo couple left, and Xiao Jingyan sent Yan Zhen back to the room.

"Tomorrow, the fifth day of the lunar new year is my mother's birthday. Although it coincides with grandma's funeral, the gifts that should be prepared must not be missed." Xiao Jingyan helped Yan Zhen to lie on the bed, "I originally made a red jade Plum blossom hairpins are in the time of mourning, so red ones are inappropriate. Tao Yao sent a green and white jade pillow to my mother, which is just right."

"It's hard work for you to worry so much while you're pregnant." Xiao Jingyan scratched her nose with a smile, "Now that you're in Prince Jing's mansion, you won't be bored if Ajiu is with you. By the way, speaking What's the matter with this girl recently, you're sick."

Yan Zhen thought of her daughter, and sighed in her heart: "After she returned to Jinling, she often went to accompany grandma. Even grandma no longer recognizes anyone. This girl goes to introduce her again every time, and talks with grandma. Now grandma Let's go, that girl is experiencing this for the first time, how can she bear it. She was very sad."

Xiao Jingyan was silent for a while after listening, and said, "Tomorrow, I will take Ajiu to see my mother."

"Alright." Yan Zhen nodded.

after lunch the next day

Xiao Jingyan took Xiao Youning to Zhiluo Palace to meet Concubine Jing, Yan Zhen's body was too heavy to walk around, and the weather was so hot that she was sweating every time she moved, so she took a nap at Prince Jing's Mansion.

She slept very deeply this time, and didn't wake up until Xiao Jingyan came back.

Opening her eyes in a daze, she saw that Xiao Jingyan looked very happy, so she asked, "What's the matter, so happy?"

"I saw my father at my mother's place today. My father promised me that I can go to the palace to pay my respects to my mother at any time in the future, and I don't have to ask for orders. I will accompany you from now on."

Yan Zhen looked at his overflowing joy, and realized that he really didn't notice a problem, she pulled his face: "You forgot that this is a privilege only for princes. If you let the prince and Yu Wang know that you are only happy with I can often greet my mother, and I am so angry that I would vomit blood for fear of death. The emperor will not give you the title of prince for no reason, but what errands have you entrusted to you?"

Yan Zhen sat up on the bed, Xiao Jingyan hurriedly supported her, and told her about the patrol camp again.

Yan Zhen laughed out loud after hearing this: "Yes! The crown prince and King Yu fought over the patrol battalion, and they deserve it. This matter is not a trivial matter. You should ask Mr. Su how to deal with the next matter. "

"Well, that's fine. You have a good rest. I'll be back in a while."

Xiao Jingyan didn't go at the right time, and accidentally ran into Meng Zhi, and they waited together in the secret room for a while.

Picking up the Xiang Di Ji on the table, I flipped through it casually, only to find it interesting.

After King Yu left the Su residence, the two of them came out from the secret passage.

"Sir, since you have met Prince Yu, you must already know some things..."

"Yes," Mei Changsu nodded slightly, "I heard that His Majesty ordered you to restrain the patrol battalion, and intends to make you a prince."

When Xiao Jingyan heard the word "Prince", he still felt a little guilty. If it wasn't for Yan Zhen's reminder, he really didn't expect to come to this level for a while.

"Father allowed me to enter the palace from time to time. It was only later that I realized that it was the prince's privilege. It's just that my father didn't say it clearly. Maybe my father just granted me a temporary favor and didn't intend to be promoted."

"Prince Yu was so angry because of this. I think it is quite close. It should have been a matter of course for His Highness to be promoted to the prince. Even if His Majesty didn't think of it when he made the casual promise, the inner court will definitely remind His Majesty when he makes the decree and seal afterwards." This is the prerogative of the prince. Once you are allowed to do the things of the prince, but you refuse to be the prince for no reason, what kind of favor is it? Since your majesty intends to show favor, you will not do half of the things, but it will make people feel uncomfortable. Therefore, early This month, before Chi Ze Zhongqiu's pastoral sacrifice, he will definitely be officially promoted," Mei Changsu pondered slightly.

"That's good," Meng Zhixi said, "It also saves His Highness Prince Jing from bowing his head in front of King Yu every now and then."

"But...is it appropriate to stand out like this now?" Xiao Jingyan narrowed his eyes, "Didn't Mr. always tell me to keep a low profile?"

"One moment and another moment." Mei Changsu looked calm, "His Royal Highness is still weak now, so keeping a low profile is naturally the best policy. However, it is not the best way to retreat blindly and not advance half a step. We will not fight for the patrol battalion, but You don't have to push it out when you get it. Your Highness has managed the business for the past year. If I can't deal with the aftermath even after eating a patrol battalion, Su will be responsible for counselors. I still say the same thing, Your Highness, don't rush in, but you can't. Absolutely must go in."

"Okay." Xiao Jingyan nodded bluntly, "Your Majesty promised me to patrol the battalion in person, but I had no choice but to accept it, and I was always worried about breaking the rhythm of the sir. Since it's okay, it's the best."

The three of them chatted for a while, and Xiao Jingyan got up to leave because he was concerned about his pregnant wife at home.

"I've disturbed my husband for half a day, so I should take a rest. If I have any doubts, I will ask my husband for advice."

Mei Changsu didn't greet him too much, he just bowed.

Standing between the two, Meng Zhi hurriedly turned around and cupped his fists as a farewell ceremony.

Just as Xiao Jingyan walked to the door, he remembered something, turned back, reached out and picked up the "Xiang Di Ji" that had been on the table, and asked: "This book is really interesting. I haven't finished it just now. Sir, don't you mind?" Shall I borrow it for two days?"

Mei Changsu's body stiffened for a moment, and his breathing froze for a moment.

"It doesn't matter. If Your Highness likes it, feel free to take it and read it." After a moment of strangeness, Mei Changsu immediately smiled, and his tone of voice was no different from usual.

Xiao Jingyan didn't notice his strangeness, and nodded at him, ready to go back and study for Yan Zhen.