The princess is gone, leaving the world with a residual smile.

This smile made her withered face look dazzling, like a white lotus blooming in a red lotus pond, so beautiful that it was suffocating, so beautiful that it was distressing.

Li Ke fainted.

It turns out that there is really psychological induction between people. As early as three days ago, when Qin Mubai wrote the urgent document urging him to return to Beijing, he was accompanying the emperor's eldest brother to a banquet in the prince's east palace. Everything was normal during the banquet, but he suddenly felt an inexplicable distress, the pain was like a knife, and he couldn't even hold the wine glass and fell on the table, and the princess's smile involuntarily appeared in his mind. He did not prepare for the task, so he borrowed a few horses from the East Palace, set off with a few accompanying guards, and the horses were whipped for three days and three nights without any stop, and four horses were killed, and finally arrived at the time of the princess's death to see her off for the last time.

The accompanying guards were all veterans of King Wu's mansion, and they were frightened, thinking that King Wu had suddenly suffered from some kind of madness. Because they have accompanied King Wu for nearly ten years, they have never seen him so crazy.

Li Daozong put the little county lord next to her mother, who had just passed away and was still warm. The little girl, who was less than a year old, stopped crying, turned over and crawled on top of her, squeezed off the futon to snatch the clothes on her chest.

She was hungry.

The room was full of people who wept bitterly. Li Daozong's resolute face, which was clearly written with sharp edges, suddenly lost his mind, and tears flowed down unconsciously.

Qin Mubai's throat suddenly stopped, and tears flowed out.

In this life, he can't see men's tears the most. Especially, the tears of men like Li Daozong.

"Mu Bai, take Ke'er down to rest, and call the doctor to check the pulse." Li Daozong commanded, "Listen, the rest of the palace is busy with everything and preparing to arrange the funeral of the princess. All the military officials under the rule of Xiangzhou will send a post ordering them to come to mourn, and the king of Qi in Dengzhou will also go to invite. The mourning of the court above was written by the king himself. Now, except for the princess's personal maid who stayed behind to clean up, the rest are gone! ”

"Yes, Lord Wang!"

And they all listened and did so.

In just a few words, Qin Mubai deeply felt Li Daozong's calmness and atmosphere. The charm of a man blooms from his words and deeds like a flood.

Thinking about it, on the occasion of thousands of troops and arrows, Li Daozong is still calm and calm, although he is sad and crying now, how can he lose an inch?

Together with a few guards, he carried away Li Ke, who had fainted, and Qin Mubai brought Princess Gaoyang, who was crying bitterly, out of the room.

Li Ke's face was like a vegetable, his eyes were deep-set, there was a deep smell of sweat on his body, his hair was almost knotted, and his clothes were quite dirty.

After lifting him into the bedroom, Qin Mubai called someone to bring a large bucket full of hot water, peeled him clean and threw him in, and called a few of King Wu's attendants to help him take a bath. During this time, Li Ke never woke up.

For three days and three nights, running 1,100 miles without sleep, even those who are beaten by iron will be tired and half dead, not to mention the prince who has been pampered since childhood. Perhaps, he has never suffered like this since he was a child. This time, it was because of the palpitations and worries in my heart that the ghost sent the gods to make such an astonishing move.

Qin Mubai knew that he was a little moved. Usually, Li Ke is full of romance and a little cynical. The women around him are more diligent than others in changing clothes, but his behavior is enough to show his deep feelings for the princess.

Before, he didn't even show anything. Qin Mubai once thought that there was only a pure "political marriage relationship" between him and Princess Yang of Wu, and there was respect for each other, but there didn't seem to be too much affection at all.

Like Li Shimin, he is lustful, but he is also a lover. At the beginning, didn't Li Shimin go to Zhaoling in private, celebrate the "birthday" of Empress Changsun, and personally play the pipa to her?

The attitude of men in Datang towards feelings is naturally different from that of people in the 21st century. In the world of polygamy, especially in the royal marquis, people of such temperament as their father and son are rare.

……

Three days later, Li Ke opened his eyes. Hazy saw Qin Mubai sitting on the edge of his bed, his throat slid with difficulty, and said in a low and dry voice: "She's gone?" ”

"Hmm. The royal palace is holding a funeral. Qin Mubai said.

Li Ke closed his eyes again, and closed them a little harder. Maybe it's because I'm not used to the strong light, maybe it's because I'm too hurt in my heart.

After a while, Li Ke said softly: "She walked ...... Are you alright? ”

"With a smile on his face, it's sweet." Qin Mubai said.

"That's good......" Li Ke let out a long breath and fell into a long silence.

Qin Mubai beckoned the maids to fetch gruel, helped Li Ke sit up and barely ate some of it. He didn't eat anything while he was in a coma, but Qin Mubai pried open his mouth and forced some soup into it, so he was sick to his stomach after eating a little. After tossing for a long time, I ate a few spoonfuls.

Looking at him now, he is really haggard, and he has lost a whole circle.

"Mu Bai, help me up and go to the mourning hall to have a look." Li Ke struggled to get out of bed.

"You'd better lie down." Qin Mubai said, "Everything is under the control of King Jiangxia, don't worry." ”

There is a sentence that Qin Mubai doesn't want to say, but Li Ke must understand it and think of it - husbands don't sacrifice their wives, many civil and military officials up and down Xiangzhou are worshipping in the mourning hall, and Li Ke went to show up at this time, which was quite inappropriate.

"It's okay, let's go!" Li Ke insisted. Qin Mubai didn't say much, so he had to help him up. Although he did not hang filial piety, Li Ke insisted on wearing a golden and white dress.

The mourning hall is located in the main hall of the residence in the backyard of the Assassin's Mansion, the soul flags are lined with white and white, and all the officials under the rule of Xiangzhou are all filial piety, and they are worshipping in turn. Princess Wu believed in Buddhism during her lifetime, so Li Daozong ignored the Li family's family tradition of attaching importance to Taoism, and invited a monk to make a dojo for the princess.

Li Ke's bedroom was two corridors away from the main hall, Qin Mubai took a few steps with him, and Li Ke insisted on walking by himself. Although it was slow, he walked very steadily step by step with his hands on his back.

Passing through a room, I vaguely heard the whispers of several women inside.

"The princess has passed away, and it is actually the imperial uncle who is presiding over the funeral, what a beautiful scenery!"

"Can it not be beautiful? She is the mother of the master, which is comparable to a woman like us? ”

"Yes, yes, we are the playthings that His Highness will come and go as soon as he moves! Ay! I don't know if the princess left and vacated the position of Princess Wu, will His Royal Highness continue to be in the main room in the future? ”

"Hey, even if it's the main room, I'm afraid we won't have our share! In fact, I don't have any hope, I can stay here and not be driven away, I will be satisfied, and if I can be a widow, I will burn incense to thank my ancestors! ”

Li Ke stopped and listened for a while, Qin Mubai saw that his face did not change in the slightest, maybe he was too weak and had no strength to make an expression, but in his eyes, there was a surge of anger.

"Bang! ——”

Suddenly, there was a loud bang, and Li Ke, who seemed to have no strength in his illness, suddenly erupted like a lion and kicked the door open.

The four women, that is, the maids who served between Li Ke's beds on weekdays, were so frightened that they jumped up with a whoosh.

"Get out! - Get out of here! Li Ke shouted in a deep voice.

That voice, kill!

"Your Highness, Your Highness spare your life! Your Highness forgives your sins! The concubine is really an unintentional word! The women were so frightened that they knelt in the room and kowtowed desperately to make amends.

"If you don't get out, I'll go to the princess's funeral." Li Ke didn't yell either, but said in a deep voice in his hoarse voice.

"Woo! - "The four women were so frightened that they hurriedly got up and rushed out of the room, and ran away.

After a few women ran away, Qin Mubai said, "Your Highness, don't be angry and hurt yourself. ”

"Hmm." Li Ke responded softly and waved his hand, "Let's go, go to the mourning hall." ”

Walking through a corridor, Li Ke paused and said, "Mu Bai, please go and give an order, let the housekeeper seal a little silver money for these women, and let them go home to marry each other." After all, they have been with me for a while, although they have no name and no feelings, but I don't want to be mean to them. ”

"Okay." Qin Mubai nodded, and said in his heart, only by doing this can he be kind. Love and righteousness are love and righteousness, and Li Ke is a person who attaches great importance to the system and has a clear distinction between grievances and grievances.

When they arrived at the mourning hall, everyone was surprised to see Li Ke.

"King Wu is here!"

The officials got out of the way and let him go inside. Li Ke didn't say hello to anyone, his eyes looked straight at the big coffin on the mourning hall, and walked in step by step.

Li You, the king of Qi, has already come, and he is in the mourning hall with Princess Gaoyang, as a family member to help answer the gift. Li Daozong stood outside the mourning hall to preside over the overall situation, and when he saw Li Ke coming over, he stepped forward to stop him.

"Ke'er, why are you here?" Li Daozong said in a low voice, his voice revealing a lot of pity, but also a hint of reproach.

Li Ke arched his hand and said apologetically: "It's really troublesome for you, Uncle Huang." But I just want to come and see it. ”

"Nope." Li Daozong shook his head, and said it categorically and irrefutably.

Li Ke's face trembled slightly, and he lowered his head and didn't speak for a long time.

"Go back, rest. Just have me here. Li Daozong comforted him softly, and then said to Qin Mubai beside him, "Mubai, take him away." ”

"Uncle Huang." Li Ke raised his head, his thick eyebrows were deeply twisted, and he said softly: "I beg you." ”

Li Daozong and Qin Mubai were stunned at the same time.

Li Ke said - "ask".

I have known him for so long, and Qin Mubai has never heard him say this word.

Li Daozong didn't say a word and moved to the side.

"Uncle Xie Huang."

There were one or two hundred people in the audience, and there was silence, watching Qin Mubai help Li Ke and walk into the mourning hall step by step.

After the two entered, Princess Gaoyang and Li You both came forward together as if to comfort Li Ke, Li Ke waved his hand, and the two were not good at speaking, so they had to stand aside.

Li Ke walked to the side of the coffin, stretched out a hand and gently stroked the cold new lacquer coffin, stunned.

"Open the coffin." Qin Mubai said loudly.

Li Ke was stunned, and then looked at Qin Mubai with gratitude in his eyes.

The master of ceremonies hurriedly stepped forward and said, "The master said that it is not appropriate to open the coffin after closing the coffin. ”

"Open the coffin." Qin Mubai repeated it again in an aggravated tone, and the master of ceremonies was so shocked that he hurriedly retreated, and called a few monks to come forward and open the coffin.

The coffin is made of fine fragrant wood, and the body of the princess inside is also embalmed with spices, and the weather is not hot, so the body of the princess is well preserved, and there is still that smile on her face, and she wears makeup and a beautiful beaded headdress, which is still graceful and luxurious.

"She slept soundly." Li Ke said in a low voice, reached into the coffin, and kissed the princess's face.

Princess Gaoyang suddenly cried bitterly, and Li You hurriedly hugged her.

"Go in peace, I will take good care of our daughter." Li Ke said softly, just like the sweet words in his ears when sympathizing with people hugging each other, and said slowly, "This life is shallow, and in the next life, we will continue." ”

After saying that, Li Ke leaned down, and under the gaze of the audience with a full range of frightened eyes, he kissed the princess lightly on her forehead.

"Cover the coffin." Li Ke got up and said two words, turned around and walked towards the outside of the mourning hall, and said when he passed by Qin Mubai's side: "Mubai, put on a pillar of incense for me." She knows you, you tell her, and she will understand. ”

"Hmm."

Li Ke nodded, barely seeing any expression on his face, and walked away.

From beginning to end, Li Ke did not shed tears.

But everyone present felt the breath of hurt and pain emanating from him.

It turns out that when the pain is so deep, the tears will be forgotten and flowing.

Li Ke is gone.

However, the atmosphere at the scene was still stagnant, and everyone seemed to have not come back to their senses. In the end, it was Li Daozong who ordered the funeral to continue, and the mourning hall was restored.

Qin Mubai lit incense, saluted the princess, and sighed in his heart: After experiencing loss, people will know how to cherish it. King Wu, princess, I hope that in the next life, you can really continue your relationship.

At this time, Qin Mubai couldn't help but recall the words that the princess had said before her death, and sighed even more in her heart. Until her death, the princess was still worried about Li Ke's future life. She understands his heart deeply, knows what he thinks in his heart, what talent he needs, and what he is suitable for.

"Now that the princess's bones are not cold, how can I brazenly mention frost to him? …… Let them do as they please! Such a question, I should not even think about it now, it is simply a sin! ”

After offering incense in front of the princess's spirit, Li Daozong asked Qin Mubai to accompany Li Ke.

When he came to Li Ke's bedroom, without waiting for Qin Mubai to open his mouth, Li Ke asked, "How are the preparations for the sacrifice of Emperor Yang's mausoleum?" ”

Qin Mubai was stunned for a moment, then nodded, "It's going well." After 10 days, the festival can be carried out normally. ”

"That's good. It's been a hard time for you. Li Ke was sitting on the couch, except for his voice was a little hoarse and low, there was nothing too unusual, he said, "I listened to your offering of the jade seal, and as a result, my father was really happy, I have never seen him so happy from the heart." He kept me in the palace for more than a month and kept me company with him day and night. Growing up so big, except that I didn't grow up when I was a child, I have never accompanied my father for such a long time. He also made an exception to take me to the Imperial Garden to shoot and hunt, play a game in the Taiye boat, and even asked me to accompany him in the imperial study to review the twists and turns. Do you know, the fourth child's face is going to be green, hehe! ”

After laughing twice, Li Ke coughed again. Traveling a thousand miles day and night, he was overworked and cold, and he seemed to be suffering from the wind cold.

Qin Mubai heard countless sadness and helplessness, as well as sadness, from his pale laughter.

Li Ke is a very strong person, and he will not easily show his cowardice and grief after being injured in front of outsiders. Many men are like this, and as a prince he is even more so. At the moment, he is just deliberately diverting the subject, trying to distract and disguise these things.

"By the way, I went to Chang'an to see Wu Meiniang, and she seems to be more beautiful than before." Li Ke also made a joke and said, "Qin Xiange's business is really good, and after the redecoration and decoration, it is more magnificent and beautiful than before. I also informed Zheng Anshun, who had returned to the capital, and told her about letting her come to Xiangzhou to do business, and she readily agreed, and immediately began to arrange to leave Beijing and go to Xiangzhou. Originally, we had made an appointment to come together, but I didn't expect to miss the appointment and take the first step. If you meet her and scold me in the future, you have to help me block the car! ”

Qin Mubai smiled slightly and said, "Are you tired?" ”

The corners of Li Ke's mouth twitched slightly, and he nodded his head blankly: "When you say that, I really feel a little tired." ”

"Then you are so resting, I won't bother." Qin Mubai said that, then got up and walked out.

"Mu Bai!"

"What?" Qin Mubai turned around and looked at him.

Li Ke smiled: "Thank you." ”

Qin Mubai smiled back: "Superfluous." ”

Walking out of the room, Qin Mubai gently closed the door and breathed a sigh of relief.

In the entire room, there was almost a sad aura that Li Ke couldn't shake off, making Qin Mubai feel like he was immersed in a pool of grief water. When I walked out of the room, I felt a sense of relief.

"Now, cry if you want to, cry if you want to cry, no one will see it." Qin Mubai sighed lightly and said in his heart, "Who has stipulated that men must be tearless?" ”