Chapter 1052: Opening the Altar and Offering Sacrifices to the Heavens
The hall suddenly fell silent, Zhou Changan looked at Zhou Tianqi and then at Lin Wan, obviously not believing in this coincidental and mysterious celestial phenomenon. However, whether it was Zhou Tianqi who went to ask his master, or Lin Wan colluded with Master Lingyin, but since Master Lingyin had already spoken, and it was exactly what he wanted, this tricky matter could be regarded as finally resolved.
Zhou Changying saw that the goal had been achieved, and he was unwilling to stay here for a long time, so he took Lin Wan to salute Zhou Changan and say goodbye.
Zhou Changan was unwilling to let Lin Wan leave like this, frowning and asking: "Wan'er, shouldn't you be in Dongli Kingdom? When did you come back? It won't be a long journey to rush back for this matter?"
However, Zhou Tianqi was also looking at Lin Wan suspiciously, frowning slightly, as if he was very curious about Lin Wan's sudden return. However, there was no joy in that gaze of a young lover reuniting after a long absence.
But Lin Wan nodded generously and said with a smile: "Father, Wan'er just arrived in the capital today, and she went to meet the master first, and she hasn't had time to return to Lin Xiang's mansion yet." However, Wan'er didn't come back specifically to sabotage the marriage of the Seven Emperor Brothers. Recently, there have been a lot of happy events in the capital, and Wan'er has missed them. In a few days, it will be my third brother's wedding, and I can't be absent anymore. Next, my cousins will also get married, and if I don't come back, I'm afraid they won't recognize me in the future. ”
Zhou Changan smiled slightly, nodded, and said, "Yes, I have indeed been in a hurry to do happy events in the past month, it is okay if you come back, tomorrow's palace banquet will be changed to a dust-washing banquet held by you." ”
Lin Wan was stunned, shook her head again and again, and said in a panic: "That's not good, wouldn't it break Wan'er?" Besides, if Sister Manting knew that I came back and ruined her marriage, wouldn't she hate me to death?"
Zhou Changan looked at Lin Wan playfully, and said lightly: "Isn't it?"
Lin Wan's face suddenly turned red, he stomped his feet, and said coquettishly: "Father, how can you frame Wan'er like this? Obviously, it is a great joy that God blessed the Great Seal, and it is a great joy to prevent a catastrophe through the mouth of Master Lingyin! Since we are grateful, why don't we open the altar and worship the heavens?"
When Zhou Changying heard this, he suddenly remembered something, nodded slightly, turned his head to look at Zhou Chang'an, and said slowly: "Your Majesty, if I am not mistaken, tomorrow should be the death day of General Feng, although for so many years, no one in our royal family cares about this matter." However, there are still many people who have received the favor of the Feng family and secretly go to the Feng family's old house to worship on this day. It's better to say, according to Wan'er, the emperor took hundreds of civil and military officials to open the altar to worship the sky, and Qi'er took his people from the Seven Princes' Mansion to pay tribute to General Feng outside the Seven Princes' Mansion to show filial piety. It can just plug the mouth of the Lu family, and it can help Qi'er establish an image of benevolence, filial piety, etiquette, and love for the people in the hearts of the people. ”
Zhou Changan frowned slightly, thought for a while, nodded and said: "Over the years, the imperial court has indeed owed a lot to the Feng family, and there is also some criticism among the people. In this case, it is just a good opportunity to let the people know that the imperial court has not erased the immortal exploits of the Feng family, let alone treat loyal ministers and good generals, so that the prestige of the imperial court among the people will also be re-established. At a time when war is on the verge of breaking out, it is also of great significance. ”
Zhou Tianqi was excited, his eyes were bright, he bowed respectfully to Zhou Changan, and said loudly: "Thank you father, father is wise!"
A rare smile also appeared on Zhou Changying's face, and he nodded: "Your Majesty, although I understand your hardships, I also don't agree with many of your previous practices. But today, I am impressed by your decision. Who said that being an emperor must be a lonely person? If you encounter any problems or difficulties, you and me, as well as these children, we are willing to give you advice and share your worries and solve your problems. ”
Zhou Changan raised his eyes to look at his sister, and suddenly felt a burst of warmth. How many years have I not talked to my sister like this? I couldn't help but ask excitedly: "Imperial Sister, have you forgiven me?" Seeing Zhou Changying smiling and nodding, he was relieved in his heart, and continued: "As long as the imperial sister often comes to the palace to talk to me and play chess with me, I will be satisfied." ”
Zhou Changying smiled and said, "What's so difficult about this? However, don't you know that Qi'er's chess skills are derived from the true inheritance of Master Lingyin, and I'm afraid it's still above you and me?"
Zhou Changan glanced at Zhou Tianqi with a smile, laughed, and said: "Even if Qi'er is better at chess than me, he doesn't dare to win me, so what's the point? In this world, the only person who has the ability and courage to win against me is the imperial sister." ”
When Zhou Changying heard this, he also laughed, nodded, and said, "That's right, the emperor really thinks more than me." Okay, if the emperor wants to lose so much, I won't let the emperor go. ”
Zhou Changan laughed, and the heavy and cold atmosphere in the hall gradually became relaxed and warm. Zhou Changan and Zhou Changying talked about some old things from their childhood, and Lin Wan also followed the gag, and before they knew it, they were almost at the end of the day.
After sending Master Lingyin back, Gonggong Qi went to the palaces and the mansions according to Zhou Changan's instructions. The news that the wedding of the Seventh Prince and Miss Lu Er was canceled and changed to an altar to worship the heavens shocked the officials of all sizes in the capital.
All the officials were speculating about what was going on and sent people around for fear that they had missed something. Tomorrow, I have to accompany the emperor to worship the sky, and I have to prepare immediately.
And the Lu Guogong Mansion is preparing for tomorrow's wedding, and even the dowry, wedding dress, Xi Po, and the bride maid are ready. Lu Manting couldn't sleep happily, and she was still silently reciting in her heart what rules and etiquette there were for tomorrow's wedding......
After Lu Zhenting got the news, he was stunned like five thunderbolts, his mind was blank, and he didn't come back to his senses for a long time.
Duchess Chen's mouth opened wide in shock, and it took a long time before she screamed, and asked anxiously: "Zhenting, why? Why is this happening? Your Majesty, he ......?"
Lu Zhenting sat down on the chair dejectedly, waved his hand, stopped Chen from talking any further, and shouted outside, "Someone!"
In an instant, two people appeared in front of Lu Zhenting, and the two of them stood with their bows, one was a middle-aged man wearing a housekeeper's clothes, and the other was a young secret guard wearing a black suit who couldn't see his face clearly.
The middle-aged butler said respectfully, "Master, what do you command?"
The young dark guard arched his hand and said, "Master, the subordinates are here!" The voice was shrill and thin, not distinguishing between men and women. He is of medium stature, on the thin side, his hair and face are covered with a black scarf, and his eyes seem to be foggy, which makes people feel very mysterious.