Seeing that Ji Fa and Nangong Shi both looked like they were in a big deal, San Yisheng, who frowned slightly, had a deep groan on his face.

"Doctor San, what do you think?" Seeing this, Ji Chang couldn't help but look up at San Yisheng and asked.

Shan Yisheng, who took a light breath, was busy saying to Ji Chang: "Master Hou! If you stand on your own, the king will surely send a large army to conquer. At that time, we need to consider the question of whether our Xiqi can resist. If it can't be resisted, it will be a disaster for Xiqi. If you can resist it, it's even better! ”

"Hmm!" Ji Chang, who nodded and smiled, couldn't help but say: "Pertinent words!" I also talked about this with Dr. Jiang before. From the invasion of the tiger, it can be seen that the king of Zhou can no longer tolerate my Xiqi. We killed Chonghou Hu, and the king of Zhou will inevitably be held accountable. After all, there is still no escape from the war! Rather than sit back and wait, it is better to support the army and stand on its own. At the very least, it shouldn't be a problem for us to protect ourselves in Xiqi. ”

Hearing Ji Chang say this, Ji Fa suddenly had a happy look on his face and said hurriedly: "Father! Nowadays, the east and the south have long been in flames, killing opportunities are lurking, and the chaos of Yin Shang has appeared. At this time, it is the time when my Xiqi rises. As long as I can surpass the king of the soldiers, then my Xiqi prestige will be great. At that time, it will be the time when Yin Shang is in turmoil, and it will also be the time when I Xiqi will truly replace Yin Shang! ”

"Not bad! We are waiting for self-protection for the time being, as for whether to replace Yin Shang, that is a matter for the future! Ji Chang, who nodded lightly, waved his hand.

Seeing this, Jiang Shang, Ji Fa, San Yisheng and Nangong Shi all glanced at each other slightly, and did not say anything more in this regard. Apparently. They also saw that Ji Chang's desire to replace Yin Shang was not so strong. But it's no wonder that the idea of loyalty in this era is still very influential. Ji Chang is not like San Yisheng, Nangong is suitable for them. He used to be completely loyal to the Yin Shang Dynasty, while Nangong Shi and San Yisheng were mainly loyal to him Ji Chang. After all, Emperor Xiqi Tiangao is far away, and it can definitely be regarded as a small dynasty.

"That's right, Father!" Ji Fa turned to Ji Chang and said: "Before, I discussed with Dr. San and prepared to build a Zhongxian Temple. It is used to worship those loyal ministers and good generals who were brutalized by the king, I don't know what my father wants? ”

Listening to Ji Fa's words, Ji Chang was stunned. It was a bright-eyed nod and praised: "Good! Good idea! ”

"Hehe, the second son's method is very good!" Jiang Shang, who stroked his beard and smiled, couldn't help but say: "The Loyal and Virtuous Ancestral Hall together can show my Xiqi benevolence and thirst for loyalty." It will win the hearts of the people. ”

Ji Chang nodded slightly. He immediately instructed: "Fa'er, you and Doctor San can handle this matter as soon as possible!" ”

"Yes, the boy commands!" Ji Fa couldn't help but hurriedly respond.

On the side, San Yisheng, who also responded, turned to say: "Master Hou, San Yisheng knows that his ability is low, and he is no longer suitable to be the head of Xiqi civil officials, and he is willing to let Xian and Doctor Jiang." Willing to help! ”

"This" Ji Chang, who hesitated slightly, glanced at Jiang Shang on the side. He nodded happily and agreed.

Silently bowed his hand to San Yisheng, and then Jiang Shang was busy and said respectfully to Ji Chang: "Thank you Lord Hou for your trust!" ”

A few days later, with the defeat of the Northern Bohou Chonghou Hou Tiger victory, Ji Chang officially sacrificed to the sky, for example, the mistakes of the king of Yin Shang, officially announced that Xiqi was self-reliant, the founding number was Zhou, he called himself King Wen, placed hundreds of officials, worshiped Jiang Shang as the prime minister, Nangong Shi as the general, and San Yisheng as the doctor.

As soon as this news came out, it immediately attracted the response of the entire Xiqi people, and at the same time, it also shocked the world.

At the same time, under the auspices of Ji Fa and San Yisheng, the construction of the Zhongxian Temple also began in Xiqi.

Originally, everything was very good, and Xiqi was united and ready to face the crusade of the Yin Shang army. At this time, not long after Ji Chang became the queen, he was ill and could no longer handle government affairs, so he handed over all the important military and political affairs of Xiqi to Ji Fa, Ji Dan's two sons, Jiang Shang, San Yisheng, Nangong Shi and other civil and military personnel, and began to recuperate in bed

Summer is coming, and the weather is slowly getting hotter.

The Xibohou Mansion has now become the palace of the Zhou Dynasty. Although it may not be as grand as the palace of the king of songs, it can be regarded as quite majestic.

The Yiju Annex, which has now been changed to the Yiju Palace, is the residence of the eldest prince and concubine Chen Xi and Mochizuki and Xiaoyue, the two most precious little guys in the entire royal family.

The flowers in the courtyard are in full bloom, and the grass and trees are verdant, which is a good sign of vitality.

In the crisp laughter, Mochizuki, who was dressed in a white Luo skirt, was catching butterflies among the flowers in the courtyard, and he was having fun. On the side, two maids followed, smiling at her carefree playfulness.

After a simple repair, in the palace-like house, in the large study room like a quiet room, a little boy dressed in a small white brocade coat who looks very quiet and cute six or seven years old is lying behind a small table specially made for him, holding a small brush and practicing writing. Next to him, there was also a maid standing quietly, looking at it with a smile.

In the slight footsteps, Chen Xi, who was dressed in a plain white Luo skirt, walked in under the guidance of Yan Xue.

"The eldest princess!" Seeing this, the maid couldn't help but hurriedly stepped forward and saluted Chen Xi and shouted respectfully.

Chen Xi, who smiled lightly and waved his hand, said casually: "Okay, let's call me Miss!" Sounds awkward! ”

"Yes, Miss!" The maid did not smile, but answered.

At this time, the little boy who put down the little brush lightly looked up at Chen Xi and said, "Mother, Grandpa Wang said that the ceremony cannot be abolished!" ”

"Dawn Moon!" Chen Xi, who walked to the little boy and knelt down with a smile, reached out and touched his little head, and said with a light smile: "What your grandfather Wang said is right, we should know the etiquette." However, there is no need to be so cautious, otherwise it will seem too old-fashioned, do you know the way? ”

"Oh!" Xiaoyue, who responded, had a smart light shining in her small dark eyes.

Seeing this, Chen Xi, who had a stronger smile on his face, looked at the words written on the bamboo slips by Xiaoyue, and couldn't help but say with beautiful eyes: "Not bad!" Our Xiaoyue is amazing, this character is much better than your sister. ”

"My sister always likes to play and doesn't study hard. How can it be written well? Xiaoyue, who raised her eyebrows slightly, and Xiaoyue, who was quite proud, pouted and smiled. It's a bit of a little grown-up.

As soon as Xiaoyue's voice fell, in the crisp footsteps, the little girl who was playing outside before ran in, and her little hand widened her beautiful and cute big eyes and looked at Xiaoyue and said, "Stinky boy, what did you say?" ”

"Alright, don't make any noise!" Chen Xi, who glanced at the little girl with a helpless smile, said busily: "Let's go, I'll take you to see your grandfather Wang." Good no good? ”

Xiaoyue nodded with a light smile obediently, while Mochizuki snorted softly and muttered, "I can go myself!" ”

"Alright, Mochizuki. Stop muttering, let's go! Chen Xi, who said with a smile, took Xiaoyue's little hand and walked outside first.

Seeing this, Mochizuki pouted slightly. I couldn't help but make a grimace and said in a muffled voice: "Hmph." The mother is eccentric! ”

"Mochizuki, if you are verbose again, give me a back cultivation!" Chen Xi's voice suddenly sounded in Mochizuki's ears.

Hearing this, Mochizuki, who suddenly had a slightly bitter face, suddenly trotted hurriedly and followed: "Don't, mother, brother, wait!" ”

In the palace, where Ji Chang and Mrs. Taiji lived. Originally, it was the largest palace in the original Xibohou Mansion except for the main hall, although it was slightly old. But a little repair is still very kingly.

Outside the palace, under the steps of a bluestone road leading to the palace gate, there are two rows of Praetorian Guard soldiers standing in front of the palace gate, they were former generals in the palace, extremely elite and loyal.

"The eldest princess! Miss Mochizuki, Childe Akatsuki! Seeing Chen Xi who came with Mochizuki and Xiaoyue in one hand, those sergeants couldn't help but salute respectfully.

Chen Xi, who nodded slightly, pulled Mochizuki and Xiaoyue straight up the stairs, stepped over the stairs that were only a few steps in total, and went straight to the gate of the palace, where he was greeted by a maid who had already greeted him with a smile.

The layout of the palace has long since changed, and it looks very spacious and atmospheric, but it does not look very extravagant.

At this time, Ji Chang, who was pale, emaciated, and had a lot of gray hair, was sitting on the bed, and whispered this to Mrs. Taiji, who was sitting on the edge of the bed, and looked like she was in good shape.

"Grandpa Wang! Mochizuki came to see you! As soon as he entered the palace, Mochizuki opened his mouth with a smile and a crisp voice, attracting the attention of Ji Chang and Mrs. Taiji.

Looking at Chen Xi's mother and son, Ji Chang and Mrs. Taiji couldn't help but smile.

"Grandpa Wang, Grandma Wang!" Xiaoyue seemed to be very polite, but without a hint of restraint, she smiled lightly and saluted the two.

Seeing this, Ji Chang couldn't help but smile even more, looking at Xiaoyue, his eyes were full of satisfaction. For this smart, courteous, and sensible grandson, Ji Chang likes it from the bottom of his heart!

And Mrs. Taiji on the side, while smiling, a trace of sadness quietly appeared in her eyes. Seeing Xiaoyue, it reminded her of her eldest son, Bo Yi Kao. has been so sensible since he was a child, and his stable and gentle temperament is like being carved out of a mold with Bo Yikao.

"Father, Mother!" Chen Xi, who was saying with a smile, turned to look at Ji Chang and hurriedly said, "Is my father better?" ”

Since Ji Chang became the king of Wen, Mrs. Taiji naturally became the queen. And Chen Xi, the name of them has also changed with the obvious.

The slightly thin hand gently stroked the little head of Mochizuki who was tired of being by his side, Ji Chang listened to Chen Xi's words, and couldn't help but shake his head and smile lightly, and said with a bit of a free taste: "Xi'er, my father is not young, he is really old, and his body is not as good as day by day. Although you have given your father a lot of tonic medicine, his health is still deteriorating. Even if you are in better health, your energy is still low. People, after all, are difficult to fight with life! ”

"Okay, Taiji, you take Mochizuki and Xiaoyue out of the city first, I have something I want to say to Xi'er alone!" Looking at Tai Ji who secretly wiped her tears when she heard her words, Ji Chang couldn't help but say.

Taiji, who nodded lightly, got up and left with Mochizuki and Xiaoyue.

Chen Xi, who bowed slightly to send Mrs. Taiji away, turned to look at Ji Chang, took a light breath and said respectfully: "If my father has anything to say, just give me orders." ”

"Hmm!" Ji Chang, who nodded lightly, groaned slightly, and then a trace of complexity flashed in his eyes and slowly said, "Xi'er! Father wants to thank you for leaving such a pair of outstanding children for Bo Yi Kao, so that Ji Chang can enjoy the joy of teasing his grandson in his later years. Although Xiaoyue is still young, his father can see that he has a calm temperament and is intelligent, if he teaches him well. In the future, it will definitely be better than Bo Yi Kao. It is said that he is the eldest grandson of his father, and if his father returns to heaven. This Great Zhou throne should consider him! ”

Hearing Ji Chang say this, Chen Xi, whose face changed slightly, couldn't help but hurriedly say: "Father, Xiaoyue him"

"Listen to my father!" Ji Chang didn't wait for Chen Xi to finish speaking, but he opened his mouth to interrupt Chen Xi's words.

"Yes!" Chen Xi, who nodded, immediately responded respectfully: "Father, please speak!" ”

Looking at Chen Xi, Ji Chang, who groaned slightly, continued: "Xiaoyue is good, and she will be able to take on a big role in the future!" But. Now, he's too small. Even if he is smart, he has no qualifications or experience. If I die. Xiqi will inevitably usher in a cruel test, which is related to the life and death of my Xiqi and Ji's lineage! Therefore, there must be a person with both ability and political integrity, prestige and ability to lead Xiqi through the crisis. Father thought twice. Though the father has many sons. But the only ones who can be responsible are the second son Ji Fa and the fourth son Ji Dan. However, Ji Dan is younger after all, his qualifications are not as good as Ji Fa's, and his courage is less. Xi'er, what do you think? ”

"Father Mingjian. The second brother is indeed the right person! Chen Xi couldn't help but nod in agreement: "With the courage of the second brother's means, plus the fame he has slowly accumulated over the years. Especially the prestige in the army, coupled with the assistance of Prime Minister Jiang Cheng, Dr. San, General Nangong and the ministers, will definitely stabilize the situation in Xiqi and make the Great Zhou more prosperous! ”

Ji Chang, who nodded lightly, turned to look at Chen Xi and said, "What about you?" Will you do your best to help him? ”

"Me?" Chen Xi, who was stunned, suddenly nodded and said hurriedly: "Of course!" Father, he is Yi Kao's own brother, he calls me a sister-in-law, and I naturally regard him as my own brother. Although my father is relieved, Xi'er will never let anything happen to him in one day. This is not only my promise to my father, but also my promise to Yikao! ”

Ji Chang, who nodded silently, took a light breath before speaking again: "Xi'er, my father believes that you will do it!" Do you know the truth? I asked Fa'er, do you want to know what he said to me? ”

"It doesn't matter!" Chen Xi shook his head slightly.

Ji Chang, who nodded and smiled, immediately said: "When I asked him, he took it upon himself and said that he would be the king of the Great Zhou and would never let me down." Moreover, he also said that in the future, when he replaced Yin Shang, he would consider passing the throne to Xiaoyue! ”

"Father was pleased, so to speak! He has indeed grown! My father also believed that he would do the same in the future! Turning to look at Chen Xi, whose expression was slightly moving, Ji Chang couldn't help but smile happily and said, "Okay, Xi'er, that's all my father has to say, you can go!" ”

"Yes, Father, Xi'er retires!" Chen Xi, who responded, took a light breath and turned to leave

The wind and clouds suddenly changed to a clear and slightly hot sky, and suddenly there were dark clouds and strong winds.

In Xiqi City, in the newly built Zhongxian Ancestral Hall, on the square with a tall altar outside the ancestral hall, two figures are walking quickly towards the ancestral hall.

"Second prince, it looks like it's going to rain now, why don't we go back first!" The next person couldn't help but shout at the young man who was walking briskly in front of him.

Shaking his head slightly, Ji Fa in front of him frowned slightly and said: "Today is to pray for my father's blessing, so I came to personally pay tribute to the loyal martyrs enshrined in this ancestral hall. Besides, looking at the sky, when you go back at this time, you will definitely be drenched in heavy rain on the way. ”

"Huh? That's just as well! The slightly emaciated young entourage couldn't help but smile.

When the two of them walked towards the ancestral hall, in the empty ancestral hall, there was a white shadow kneeling quietly with a sad face, and with tearful eyes, they looked at one of the gods that were enshrined high, which was the shrine of the old prime minister of Yin Shang. And the white shadow is Shang Qingjun, the daughter of Shang Rong.

"Huh?" Listening to the faint footsteps outside, Shang Qingjun, whose expression moved slightly, suddenly got up and hid behind the tall and thick stone pillar on the side, and at the same time secretly looked at the door of the ancestral hall with a little confusion and curiosity.

I saw that Ji Fa, who came to the door of the ancestral hall, stretched out his hand slightly to stop the emaciated young entourage who followed, and then tidied up his clothes slightly with a slightly respectful and solemn expression, and gently walked into the hall and knelt down next to the futon where Shang Qingjun knelt before, and bowed respectfully to the high worship gods.

Seeing this, the emaciated young entourage couldn't help but dare not come out, and then knelt down on the ground behind him, kneeling and saluting like Ji Fa.

'Huh' exhaled lightly and straightened up Ji Fa, and couldn't help but say softly: "Ladies and gentlemen, many of you are colleagues and even friends of your father. You have contributed a lot to the people of the society all your life, but you have been harmed by the traitorous ministers. Ji Fa is thousands of miles away, it is difficult to save him, he is really ashamed! Now, my father has set himself up as a king, not for anything else, but for the people of the world to be in dire straits again. To all the adults who have spirits in the sky, bless my father with a speedy recovery, bless the world with peace as soon as possible, and the people of Li will no longer suffer! Ji Fa is not talented, and he is willing to ask for his life for the world and do his best! ”

Vaguely listening to Ji Fa's words, Shang Qingjun, who was hiding behind the stone pillar, couldn't help but have a slightly flashing look in his beautiful eyes, and secretly said in his heart: "Sure enough, it's him, Ji Fa, the second son of Xibohou." Unexpectedly, he has such great ambitions! ”

There was a thunderous roar, and immediately it was pouring rain outside.

The emaciated young entourage immediately got up and closed the door of the ancestral hall, and suddenly the entire ancestral hall was darkened.

"Goo!" Looking back at the gloomy ancestral hall, the emaciated young entourage who swallowed his throat hurriedly walked behind Ji Fa and knelt down and said softly: "Second Prince, how do I think it's gloomy here?" No, there won't be ghosts, right? ”

Ji Fa couldn't help but laugh when he heard this: "This is the Loyal Ancestral Hall, even if there is a ghost, it is also a loyal soul, what are you afraid of?" ”

"Yes, yes!" The emaciated young entourage who responded with a smile turned his nose and sniffed slightly in surprise: "Strange, second prince, have you smelled a fragrance?" It seems to be a daughter incense! It's weird, this is the Loyal Ancestral Hall, even if it's a ghost, I don't want to have a female ghost! ”

Ji Fa, who was stunned, sniffed lightly, raised his head and glanced at the entire ancestral hall with a slight flash, then stretched out his hand and patted the head of the emaciated young man's entourage and whispered angrily: "Stinky boy, you belong to a dog?" Also daughter Xiang, daydreaming about you? ”

"No, two" The emaciated young man who was busy opening his mouth and was about to argue was about to argue, noticed the way Ji Fa looked at him, and couldn't help but smile slightly: "That, maybe I smelled it wrong!" ”

Ji Fa, who nodded in satisfaction, couldn't help but take a slight breath and said with a light flash: "Okay, don't talk about this useless nonsense." This is the Shrine of Loyalty, disturbing the heroic spirits here, but it is disrespectful! ”

"Yes, yes, little one shut up!" The emaciated young entourage who said with a smile is jade hand covering his mouth. (To be continued......)