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September 20 is the emperor's sacrifice day, this day Xi Ze as usual with everyone in the temple to worship the emperor, all the concubines, all the emperor's heirs, all the ministers all participated, or as in previous years, it was very grand, until the end of the afternoon.

It was night, the cool breeze was light, the leaves were slightly swaying, and the temple became very quiet after a lively day.

Xi Ze came to the Taimiao alone, probably because he was particularly sad today, so he didn't order any concubines to sleep.

Thirteen years have passed, and the first emperor has left him for thirteen years, but there are still knots hovering in Xi Ze's heart.

Xi Ze stood alone in the main hall, looking at the tablet of the former emperor a little distracted.

The surrounding silence can even hear the sound of a needle falling on the ground, and the sandalwood in the incense tripod is faintly circling and scattering, if there is nothing, shallow lingering.

Xi Ze heard the sound of his heartbeat, he opened his mouth lightly, and said to the tablet of the emperor: "Father, the son has not come to see you for a long time, and he has been busy with government affairs. ”

Of course, the first emperor would not answer, and Xi Ze said to himself: "Father, the son doesn't know what your intentions are, but the son is on the throne after all, maybe, you don't want to pass on this throne to the son, but the son knows that you want your successor to be an emperor who is diligent and loves the people, and has the determination to dominate the world, you destroyed the Yan country, as well as the Xia country and the Xiao country, you died in a hurry without a conquest, but the son knows that you want the Jin country to completely unify the world and annex the Xiao country and the Xia country, Erchen has been the emperor for thirteen years, it's not that he didn't want to go to conquer Xia and Xiao, it's just that, after the battle of Dead Yan, my country consumes too much national strength, so there is no such strength to fight against Xiao and Xia for a while, Erchen has been working hard to recuperate, strengthen the army, and never stop for a moment, the last time Xia came to attack, Erchen teamed up with Xiao to repel the Xia army, but occupied a few cities of Xia Guo, and did not put forward the conditions for land reparation, do you think Erchen is too merciful? ”

Xi Ze paused slightly, sighed faintly, and continued: "Actually, Erchen has thought about attacking Xia Guo, but a few years ago, the Fu family was in turmoil, and the domestic political situation was turbulent, so it was temporarily shelved, as for Xiao Guo, the current strength is on par with my country, and it is easy to move, for the peace of the border, Erchen and Xiao Guo signed a ten-year peace treaty, but time flies quickly, ten years will soon pass, at that time, I am afraid that there will be war, Mu Chengjiang holds the power of the border, and has faintly become a hegemon, Threatening the centralization of power, Erchen intends to use this war to consume his strength, and then take the opportunity to get rid of him, and arrange reliable people to guard the frontier, as for the Xia State, Erchen is ready to wait for the opportunity to attack, first take the Xia State, and then destroy the Xiao State! ”

Xi Ze's eyes were calm, unwavering, like a lake without wind, like a mirror, he continued: "It's just that now, Erchen wants to solve the affairs of the court first, deal with a few corrupt officials first, stabilize the situation in the court, and then make plans for the world!" Father, don't worry, your life's ambition is known, and your son is willing to do his best to help you complete, at least keep this country, there will be no loss, I hope that what your son does is a qualified successor in your eyes, and I also hope that your soul can rest in heaven! ”

Xi Ze lit another incense, bowed to the tablet of the emperor, reverently inserted the incense into the furnace, looked at the tablet of the emperor with a sad expression, and said with a sad expression: "Father, you have been going for thirteen years, every time the son of the minister stepped into this temple is a little ashamed, the matter of the year, the son has sent a lot of people to investigate, but no clues have been found, the palace people who served in the Chengguang Palace were killed in the palace change, only Sixi is still alive, he was saved by the son, has been loyal to the son, if he knows, It will never be hidden from Erchen, but he doesn't know who gave the poison to the last bowl of medicine, and he has no clue so far, and it has become an unsolved case, whenever in the dead of night, Erchen always thinks about all the possibilities, but in the end he excludes them one by one, father, do you know who is harming you? Can you ask your son to find out the murderer and end this wish? ”

There was still silence all around, without a trace of response, Xi Ze sighed deeply, and stood silently, stunned.

I don't know how long I stood like this, and suddenly there was a sound of footsteps behind me:

"The concubine visits the emperor!"

"The son of the emperor to meet his father!"

Xi Ze turned around and saw Shen Luyi coming with Chu Xun, and couldn't help but be slightly stunned: "It's already so late, why are you here?" ”

Shen Luyi stood up straight and said, "Everyone is here during the day, and some psychological words can't be said in front of the emperor in front of everyone, so when there is no one now, the concubine will bring Xun'er over!" ”

Xi Ze nodded and said, "You have a heart!" I also brought Xun'er with me! ”

Shen Luyi said: "Xun'er is the grandson of the former emperor, so he should come over to pay respects!" He also has something to say to the emperor! ”

Xi Ze nodded: "Xun'er also has filial piety, I am very relieved!" ”

Chu Xun hurriedly said: "Grandfather is the father of the emperor, the emperor misses his grandfather, and his sons also remember it, hoping to do their part!" ”

Xi Ze nodded with satisfaction.

Shen Luyi said: "It's just that the affairs of the former emperor have been investigated for so many years, and there has been no clue, and the real murderer cannot be found, the concubine is really ashamed, is there any clue on the emperor's side?" ”

Xi Ze shook his head, sighed and said, "If there were clues, I would have told you a long time ago, so why wait until now!" ”

Shen Luyi was a little disappointed, and said: "It's already so late, the emperor still has to take care of himself, it's not too late!" ”

Xi Ze nodded: "I'm just here to talk to my father, father and son haven't talked together for a long time, just say what you want to say to your father, I won't bother you, don't be too late, take Xun'er back to rest early!" ”

Shen Luyi hurriedly bowed and said, "Yes, thank you for the emperor's care!" ”

Xi Ze was about to leave, and suddenly said: "Lu'er, don't bother too much about your father's affairs, the truth will come out sooner or later, people are doing it, the sky is watching, the real murderer must not escape, don't be too wronged yourself!" Take care of yourself! ”

Shen Luyi smiled, nodded, and said, "Thank you for the emperor's concern, the concubine will pay attention to herself, the concubine will send the emperor away!" ”

Chu Xun hurriedly arched his hand and said, "Son's ministers send their father to the emperor!" (To be continued.) )