Tasted a little food absentmindedly, Zhu Yuanzhang put down his chopsticks and sighed.

Ma Xiuying was just about to persuade him, but he heard him talk about the funeral etiquette of Chang Yuchun, "I have ordered to treat Chang Yuchun's funeral according to the funeral etiquette of Song Taizong for Zhao Pu, the king of Han." Buried Zhong Shanyuan, and gave the Ming vessel ninety things to the tomb. Gift Yiyun Tui Cheng Xuande Jingyuan Meritorious Heroes, Kaifu Yi with the Three Divisions, Shangzhu State, Taibao, Zhongshu Right Prime Minister, posthumously sealed Kaiping King, said Zhongwu. The court painter painted a full-body portrait of him wearing a dragon robe for him, and he was worthy of enjoying the temple. ”

Ma Xiuying said: "If the Duke of Eguo wins this award, he can also look at Jiuquan. The emperor doesn't have to worry anymore. ”

"He has never been defeated in his life, and he deserves this honor. Zhu Yuanzhang's tired voice was full of infinite regret.

Ma Xiuying saw that Zhu Yuanzhang only talked about Chang Yuchun and did not mention his family, so she couldn't help but say: "Please ask the emperor to allow the concubine to visit the family of the Duke of Eguo." The concubine has asked Xun Ying and the imperial doctor to take care of the crown princess and her family in the Eguo Mansion. ”

Although Chang Meirong has not married Zhu Biao yet, the marriage date of the two has been set, and she can be regarded as a serious princess, and it is not inappropriate for Ma Xiuying to send palace people to take care of her.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, "You let Zhao Cheng accompany you and bring my will with you." The Lan family was given the title of Princess Kaiping, and the eldest son Chang Mao was the Duke of Zheng Guo, and he was given 2,000 stones. ”

Ma Xiuying hesitated for a moment and asked, "Is the marriage of the crown princess and the crown prince postponed?"

From ancient times to the present, there are immediate relatives in the family who have died, and the family members have to keep filial piety for them, especially during the period of filial piety, the children pay attention to wearing linen and filial piety, taboo wearing red and green, and wearing heavy makeup. Chang Meirong can't wear a white filial piety dress to get married.

"If the wedding date is to be changed, it has to be postponed to three years later, and the crown princess cannot be vacant for so long. September 11 is also within 100 days, everything is still according to the original plan, during this period, let the prince as a son-in-law often meet the spring and keep filial piety for a few months. After saying these words, Zhu Yuanzhang's face became even more gloomy. Zhu Biao encountered a funeral for the first time when he got married, which was too unlucky. At this moment, he complained that it was not the right time for Chang Yuchun to die.

During the funeral, there is also a custom of using happy events to rush the funeral, and Chang Meirong married within 100 days, but Ma Xiuying is worried that Chang Meirong is still in the mood to marry Zhu Biao in this sad situation? I hope this incident will not affect the feelings of the young couple.

The next day, Ma Xiuying took a few attendants and Zhao Cheng to the mansion of the Duke of Eguo.

In the distance, the sound of mourning and crying could be heard, and the entire walls of the mansion were covered with a white cloth, and all the red lanterns were replaced by dazzling white lanterns. The servants dragged the cloth and draped the linen, with tears in their eyes, and greeted the guests who had come to the memorial with a sad heart. Seeing the special carriage in the palace coming, the housekeeper hurriedly opened the main gate to welcome him into the mansion, and sent someone to inform the master.

Xun Ying and Chang Meirong walked out with Lan on their left and right, followed by Chang Mao and their two younger brothers, all of whom had bleak faces and heavy steps.

Ma Xiuying hurriedly helped Lan up before everyone saluted.

Overnight, the graceful and noble woman was emaciated into human form, her fair skin was dull and dull, as if covered with a layer of dead ash, her eyes were red and swollen like jujubes, and her lips were pale and chapped, and a few tooth marks embedded in the flesh were clearly visible. Relying on Xun Ying and Chang Meirong, she looked so weak, if someone hadn't supported her, she was afraid that a gust of wind would blow her down.

"Later, you will receive the decree first. Ma Xiuying didn't want to toss this family, but the royal majesty could not be ignored, everything must be based on the holy will.

Chang Mao hurriedly invited Ma Xiuying to the guest room to rest, and asked people to set up incense tables, change court clothes, and called the two sisters and several aunts who were guarding the spirit to receive the order.

This toss alone took nearly a stick of incense, during which everyone was worried that Ma Xiuying was impatient, and specially asked Chang Meirong to accompany Ma Xiuying to talk to relieve boredom. But Chang Meirong was in the mood to chat with Ma Xiuying, and every time she couldn't say a word, she burst into tears, but Ma Xiuying had been comforting her with a pleasant face.

Ma Xiuying saw that the Lan family, who was in poor spirits, was also going to change into heavy costumes, and frowned: "The family of the Duke of Hubei is in mourning, and all the etiquette is simple, Zhao Cheng, you can read the holy decree now." ”

Zhao Cheng didn't dare to refuse, and finished reading the holy decree with full confidence, because Ma Xiuying was beside him, he didn't dare to accept the reward from the servants in the house. In fact, Ma Xiuying's attention was all on the Lan family, who was about to faint, and how could he still care about his small actions.

Xun Ying quietly told Ma Xiuying that Lan was in shock several times last night, and she had just gotten up from the bed to pick up the car when she heard that Ma Xiuying was there in person.

Ma Xiuying sighed, stepped forward to personally help Lan and persuaded her to go back to her room to rest

Lan said: "Rong courtiers serve the queen's mother. ”

Although her face was sad, her attitude was very persistent. As the wife of Chang Yuchun, she was always worried about her husband's misfortune on the battlefield, who would have thought that this day would come so soon, and the huge blow would make this woman burn. But Chang Yuchun I was loyal, and she must not make disrespectful words and deeds to the royal family at this time and discredit Chang Yuchun's reputation. Even if it is climbing, she has to crawl to complete the etiquette.

Ma Xiuying looked at this tenacious woman and nodded secretly. The family did not become arrogant because of the crown princess, nor did they get carried away because they were caressed by Zhu Yuanzhang, although they often died of illness in the spring, with the Lan family, the Chang Mansion should not be defeated.

When Ma Xiuying came to Changfu, she naturally wanted to mourn Chang Yuchun.

The huge mourning hall only placed a black lacquer coffin, because the body of Chang Yuchun has not been transported back, so the coffin lid is not covered, and the empty coffin is like a deep knife on everyone's body, making everyone's hearts empty.

When the guests saw Ma Xiuying hurriedly saluted, no one would have thought that they would see the queen here, especially when they heard that Chang Yuchun was posthumously crowned King Kaiping, and they had to see the emperor's favor for Chang Yuchun. It's a pity that Chang Yuchun died early, and although he was named the king of a different surname by Zhu Yuanzhang, he was not blessed to receive such glory.

"Princess, please mourn and change. In the past two days, Ma Xiuying has lost count of how many times she has said and how many times she has listened to it. The news of the fall of a generation of famous generals shocked the entire Ming Dynasty, and everyone was saddened by Chang Yuchun's death.

Lan licked his dry lips, barely squeezed out a miserable smile, tears burst out of his eyes, and he couldn't speak, "The courtiers thank the emperor and the queen for their love." ”

A suppressed cry followed, which soon turned into a howl. Just two days ago, everyone was still preparing to welcome Chang Yuchun's return and Chang Meirong's marriage, and the world was turned upside down in an instant. This blow is definitely a sunny day splitting force, and it is difficult for anyone to withstand. 210