Cheng Zheng and his party returned to Beijing from the Dongjiang River, and parted ways with Yi Lin in the capital.
As soon as they arrived in front of the Duanhou Mansion, a servant from the Zhenxi Prince's Mansion rushed towards them: "Master Hou, it's not good. , something happened in the palace."
"What's wrong?"
Cheng Zheng asked eagerly as he got off his horse.
"Old prince, something happened to old prince, please go quickly."
The servant did not dare to say it out loud, but Cheng Zheng already understood that the situation was serious.
He turned to look at Yishan's carriage, and Yishan raised the curtain.
Seeing Cheng Zheng's anxious look, he did not do much to persuade him, "Go quickly, I will come back later." arrive."
Cheng Zheng nodded and rode off.
When he entered the palace, he saw people crying inside and outside.
Cheng Zheng didn't have time to ask more questions and went straight to the old man's room.
Yuan Xin Yu'an knelt down in front of the bed and burst into tears.
The servants accompanying the old man were also sobbing behind him.
Cheng Zhengzhi felt like a big stone was weighing on his heart and he couldn't breathe.
He staggered to the old man's bed and touched his wrist. , there is still residual warmth, but no pulse at all.
Cheng Zheng staggered back two steps and almost fell.
He supported the head of the bed and forced himself to stand still.
He closed his eyes and shed two lines of hot tears.
After a moment of silence, he took a deep breath, wiped his tears and turned around and asked, "What's going on?"
Everyone bowed their heads in silence, Yuan Xin huddled into a ball and stopped talking.
Cheng Zheng shouted loudly, "Say it."
Yuan Xin was so frightened that he trembled all over, knelt down in front of Cheng Zheng, pulled the corner of his clothes and cried, "Brother, I was wrong, I really didn't mean it."
Cheng Zheng shook him off and asked sternly, "I'm asking you what's going on, why did grandpa pass away suddenly, and what did you do?"
This innocent boy who was not yet twenty years old found it difficult to accept that his grandfather died because of him.
He was already frightened and shook his head desperately, "I, I don't know, I don't know, brother, I was wrong, I'm really I didn’t know it would be like this.”
"What do you mean?"
Cheng Zheng asked, pointing to the old man's servant Ding Fu.
Ding Fu was well prepared and pretended to be trembling and replied, "Little man, I don't know very well.
When the second master came, he asked the children to go out and wait.
Not long after, the little man heard outside The second master and the old prince had a dispute, and the old prince threw something.
The second master shouted back a few words, and the villain wanted to step forward.
Discourage him.
As soon as he entered the door, he saw the old prince falling down, clutching his chest.
He then called the doctor, but the doctor could not say that the old prince had gone away in a fit of rage and had no energy left."
Ding Fu followed the old prince for a while.
In the past year, I have seen some scenes.
Although I am scared now, I can still explain the cause and effect of the matter clearly.
But no one knew that when Ding Fu came in to help the old man up, he took the opportunity to drive a silver needle into the old man's head with the help of his internal force.
Yuanxin panicked and called the doctor, completely unaware of Ding Fu's actions.
After hearing what Ding Fu said, Cheng Zheng held back his anger and gritted his teeth and asked Yuan Xin, "What Ding Fu said is the truth."
Yuan Xin hesitated to speak.
Seeing Cheng Zheng's fiery eyes, he whispered, "Yes."
"Why" "Because Menghan is pregnant and I want to marry her."
Cheng Zheng looked at Yuan Xin in disbelief, the fire in his eyes wanting to burn him to death.
Even though Yuan Xin is usually naughty, he doesn't want to be so reckless.
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Cheng Zheng had no intention of scolding him at this moment, and didn't want to talk to him anymore.
He uttered a few words in despair, "Get out."
Yuan Xin did not dare to look directly into Cheng Zheng's eyes and knelt on the ground begging for mercy, "Brother, I was wrong.
I really know I was wrong.
You asked me to send Grandpa off."
"Get out."
Cheng Zheng repeated weakly, turned around and knelt in front of the old man's bed, ignoring Yuan Xin.
Seeing Cheng Zheng's resolute attitude, Yuan Xin went out sobbing.
Cheng Zheng ordered Yu An, "Send someone to watch Yao Menghan.
At this time, someone in the palace may attack her."
Yu An responded and went out.
Cheng Zheng lowered his head and shed tears again.
Grandpa, are you really gone?
Ten days ago, we were sitting in this room, analyzing the country.
Why did you suddenly abandon me and leave?
The court is so dangerous.
Without your guidance, how can I cope with it alone?
Why did you leave in such a hurry?
I haven't told you what happened in Dongjiang yet.
I'm still waiting for you to help me make up my mind.
Grandpa, whose hands will the country you conquered during your half-life in the army fall into in the future?
Don’t you worry if you don’t take a look?
If I had set off earlier today, would I have been able to see you for the last time?
If I had come back one day earlier, wouldn’t I have been able to see you for the last time?
Yuanxin does not I will conflict with you in person, Grandpa, I was wrong, I should not have delayed in Dongjiang, I should have come back earlier, I should not have let Yao Menghan live in the house, I should not have let Yuan Xin travel abroad, I should have listened to you earlier Leave him at the barracks, grandpa Cheng Zheng's sadness overflowed in his heart.
He never liked to show his emotions.
At this moment, only the waves of tears that could not be wiped away explained the pain that he could not hide.
When Yishan arrived, she cried bitterly again.
After the old prince's body became cold, Cheng Zheng set about arranging the old man's remains.
The eldest son or grandson would comb the deceased's hair, wipe his face, cleanse his body, and cover his face with a thin white gauze.
All the relatives, friends and attendants would cry, which was called the first and last gift.
After the death, family members take turns to stay in front of the bed until the burial.
No one should be killed around the deceased.
When Cheng Zheng came out of the old man's room, it was already dusk, and Yuanxin was kneeling outside the door.
The June sun was hot and brutal, and Yuanxin's lips were white due to the loss of too much water, and his face was miserable.
Seeing Cheng Zheng come out, Yuan Xin begged, "Brother, I was wrong.
Let me go see grandpa.
Brother, I beg you."
Cheng Zheng glanced at Yuan Xin, ignored it, and left for Chunmingyuan.
As the eldest grandson, he still had many things to take care of.
Now he had the final say in everything in Zhenxi Prince's Mansion.
At this moment, he felt exhausted both mentally and physically.
From the main courtyard to the study room of Chunmingyuan, there are only a few short turns, and every corner is filled with memories of grandpa.
In this open space, my grandfather once taught me how to practice swordsmanship.
On this stone table, my grandfather once taught me how to play chess.
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Under this tree, my grandfather once held me up on the branches.
At the gate of this courtyard, I once pulled out my grandfather’s hand.
In this corridor, my grandfather once taught me to recite poems.
In this corner, my grandfather once told me that in the future, my father is gone, you must be brave.
In this pavilion, my grandfather once told me about his military career.
Grandpa, please don’t leave, okay?
Cheng Zheng sat at his desk and began to write the obituary.
He recalled the time spent with his grandfather.
The past events were vivid in his mind, and he shed tears again unconsciously.
Jinfeng was about to knock on the door when he heard sobbing inside and left quietly.
When it got dark, Cheng Zheng came out with several obituaries and ordered his servants to report the funeral separately.
The butler Chen Li was ordered to place the coffins in the mourning hall.
Cheng Zheng changed into his mourning clothes and returned to the old man's room.
He ordered people to send Yu An and Yishan to rest while he stayed to keep vigil.
Late at night, in the inn room.
"Something happened to the old prince.
There are many people in Zhenxi Prince's Mansion these days.
You'd better not act rashly."
The man in black warned.
Yishan replied, "I know, I will be careful.
I just don't understand one thing.
The princess has a cold syndrome.
Why did you never tell me about it when we were in Dongjiang?
Cheng Zheng mentioned it to me, and I almost exposed the secret." ” The man in black was not worried, "It's okay if you don't know.
Growing up in Jiangnan is the best cover.
No one will doubt you."
Yishan couldn't feel at ease, "But, I'm really afraid that one day Cheng Zheng will be suspicious.
After all, he is too familiar with the eldest princess."
"He has too much time to take care of himself right now.
How can he still be in the mood to doubt you?
Just stay calm and be yourself."
"yes."
"When it comes to cold symptoms, I do know a way to make it look real."
Yishan was happy and asked eagerly, "What method?"
The man in black showed a ferocious look, "I'm afraid you might not be able to give birth to a child if you take something extremely cold and put it into your body."
After hearing this, Yishan no longer persisted, blushing and lowering her head.
The man in black saw her appearance and asked, "Are you attracted to him?"
"No, no."
"It's okay if you don't.
Don't forget your identity."
The next morning, Yu An and Yi Shan came to replace Cheng Zheng in mourning clothes.
As soon as Cheng Zheng got up, he felt dizzy and unsteady.
Yu An supported him and said, "Brother, go get something to eat."
Yishan also stepped forward to persuade him to borrow.
Cheng Zheng calmed down, waved his hand and said, "I'm fine."
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Cheng Zheng went out and saw Yuan Xin still kneeling outside the door, feeling sour in his heart.
At this moment, Yuan Xin was as pitiful as an abandoned child, with a hunched body and a haggard face.
Cheng Zheng walked up to him, and Yuan Xin admitted his mistake again and again, "Brother, I was wrong.
I didn't know grandpa would be like this.
I really didn't mean to make grandpa angry."
Yuan Xin's tears continued to flow like a bursting flood.
Cheng Zheng felt extremely distressed.
He stretched out his hand to pat his shoulder.
He froze in mid-air for a moment, but finally held back, "Go and change your clothes.
Get ready to send grandpa into the hospital." coffin."
In the morning, the old prince was laid to rest, and all the elders of the clan were present.
Cheng Zheng put the old man into a shroud, placed him in the coffin, and carried him into the mourning hall.
Relatives wear filial piety and mourn.
On that day, Ming An, the eunuch of the palace, came to convey the decree to the posthumous title of the Western King.
He ordered the Ministry of Ceremonies to prepare the funeral in accordance with the royal regulations, except for the two stone figures, stone horses, stone tigers, and stone pillars that should be placed in front of the prince's tomb.
In addition, a pair of stone lions and a pair of warriors were also given.
Ding Fu received a note when people in the mansion were busy.
Ding Fu went to the toilet to read it and saw four big words, "Get out of here in no hurry."
Ding Fu stuffed the note into his mouth and swallowed it.
Three days later, condolences were held in the mourning hall and he was buried.
On that day, the emperor came to pay homage in person, and hundreds of officials attended.
The scene was comparable to a royal funeral.
The emperor personally offered incense and kowtowed before the old prince's soul.
As soon as the emperor knelt down, all the ministers knelt down and kowtowed, not daring to raise their heads.
Cheng Zheng bowed his head and said, "Your Majesty, you can't."
Ming'an also comforted him by saying, "Your Majesty, the Nine-Fifth Emperor, must not kneel down and worship you."
The emperor stood up after three bows, and no one dared to raise their heads.
The emperor said sadly, "When I ascended the throne, I was still a child with a yellow mouth.
At that time, there were treacherous ministers in Dazhao who harmed the imperial court, and there were powerful enemies outside who joined forces to bully me.
I was attacked from both sides. , when the country is in turmoil, if it is not for the suppression The King of the West has a keen eye and knows people well.
It is difficult to maintain a clean and upright conduct in the court.
If the King of Zhenxi had not sacrificed his life and died in the bloody battlefield, it would be impossible for the country to be what it is today.
Uncle Wang taught me the way to govern the country, the foundation of a king, and the art of knowing people. , there would be no military strategy without Uncle Wang.
I, let alone Jiangshan Sheji, are enjoying a prosperous life today.
It is my duty to express gratitude for the virtues of the old prince of Zhenxi.
At this point, I have to pay my respects to Uncle Wang three times today, and I pay my respects to you personally.
I would like to express my gratitude to Uncle Wang for his many years of teaching me.
Uncle Wang has devoted his whole life to the country.
In recognition of Uncle Wang's noble character and integrity, when I came of age, Uncle Wang handed over all the political power in his hands to me and went to Western Xinjiang to take charge of my affairs and safeguard the peace of all people.
With such loyalty, shouldn’t I bow to you?”
The ministers kowtowed and shouted, "Your Majesty's benevolence brings great blessings to all people."
The ministers paid their respects according to the ceremony, and the emperor personally carried out the funeral procession.
The procession stretched for several streets, and the scene was very rare.
Whenever the people mentioned the funeral of Prince Zhenxi, they would inevitably mention the emperor.
The emperor's virtues of kindness and benevolence became a good story for a while. sjgsf0916: