and May 14 of the first year. Empress Geng was buried in Jingping Mausoleum. That's it. The end of the funeral is over. At this time, the rumors that Lu Na's daughter Lu Weirui is going to enter the palace as the queen have been very loud, if it is another Nanren girl who will enter the palace, it will be far from such a sensational effect, without him, just because the bitter love between Lu Weirui and Chen Caozhi in the past three years is well known, and now, this most discussed love affair in Jiangzuo will come to an end

The small people in the market have a lively mentality about this. This is all a matter between the royal family and the big family, and it has nothing to do with them, although they are more sympathetic to Chen Caozhi. But that's all, this Chen Caozhi is also willing to take the risk to make Ru Mao drink blood. It is not worth working so hard for the emperor;

The Nandu clan with Langya Wang and Taiyuan Wang expressed their opposition, since Emperor Wu of the Jin Dynasty, the queen family has not come from the south, although it is now partial to the left of the Jiang, but if the Lu clan of Wujun becomes a relative of the emperor, it will shake their dominance in the center of power. It's just that Wang Shu and Wang Biaozhi, the leaders of the Nandu clan, decided that Huan Wen was even more reluctant to see the emperor marry the Sanwu Lu clan, and let Huan Wen deal with such things. They are out of the way, and let the Huan clan fight with the Nanren clan, isn't it the best strategy for the clam to fight! Therefore, Wang Biao, who ordered Wang Shu and Wang Biao, who was also the secretary of the Ministry of Shangshu, only privately criticized this matter, but did not exert pressure on the emperor Sima Yi and the Lu family in the court, which was tantamount to invisibly conniving at this matter;

And the Jiangdong clan with Gu, Lu, Zhu, Zhang, Yu, Wei, Kong, and He, in order to improve the status of the southerners, is of course willing to see the Lu family become a family of relatives of the emperor and queen, although the Gu family, the Zhang family, the Yu family, and the Kong family out of personal friendship with Chen Caozhi, feel that Lu Shi took advantage of Chen Caozhi's envoy to Qin and rushed to send Lu Weirui into the palace, this kind of behavior is really undignified, but after all, this is the Lu family's business. They have no reason to object, they are just silent

Lu Yu reported to his father Lu Shi every day that he heard the reaction of the court and the opposition Shishu on the matter of Wei Rui's entry into the palace, Lu Shi was very satisfied, and felt that there was far less resistance than expected in advance, and now the biggest obstacle was Lu Na, and Lu Na clearly opposed Wei Rui's entry into the palace. But Lu Shi was sure to persuade this third brother that he had already sent someone to Wu County to invite several elders of the clan to Jiankang and preach in turn, but Lu Na would not give in. As for Wei Rui, of course, the marriage is decided by her parents, where can she and Chen Caozhi come to Hu!

Lu Fowl has tested the mind of Emperor Sima Yi through the courtiers Xianglong, Ji Hao, and Zhu Lingbao, Sima Yi is only twenty-two years old this year, of course, he is not willing to be this puppet emperor, although it was Wang Dao that these Nandu Shi clans supported the Eastern Jin Dynasty royal family, but if Huan Wen is strong and the third Northern Expedition is contributional, these Nandu Shi clans feel that they will definitely fall to Huan Wen if they do more harm than good to fight Huan Wen, this is determined by the interests of the family, the change of dynasty, the family is still a family, so Wang Xie clan can not become Sima Yi's reliance, And if it can get the support of the Sanwu Gate Lord, who has been excluded from the center of power for a long time. There are also Yuan Zhen and Gray Xi who support the army to contain Huan Wen, so Huan Wen will not dare to covet the throne treasure one unscrupulously

Sima Yi is young and vigorous. I really want to revive the imperial power and make a difference, but the uncle Sima Yu, the king of Langya, who holds the power of the court, does not support him, on the third day after the filial piety queen Geng returned to the Jingping Mausoleum, Sima Yu entered the west hall of Taicheng Taiji Hall to meet the emperor Sima Yi, and said that the rumors of the Jiankang court and the opposition about the Lu family's daughter entering the palace, Sima Yu said bitterly: "Your Majesty, this dynasty is an example of the woman of the Wuli Nanren, and the Wang Xie clan will not agree." And if the Lu family girl enters the palace just for a concubine, and the Lu family is unwilling, it is inevitable to complain, not to mention that the love affair between this woman and the prince Chen Caozhi is known all over the world, and His Majesty and his subordinates compete for a woman, isn't it laughed at! ”

Emperor Sima Yi endured his anger and let this imperial uncle finish his words, only to hear Sima Yu say: "The mainland Shangshu and Huan Da Sima are not on good terms, in this extraordinary period, if Your Majesty hires the daughter of the Lu family into the palace, wouldn't it deliberately provoke the Huan family?" The minister thought that His Majesty should issue an edict to refute the rumors, and clearly stated that there was no such thing, and the peace of the country could be guaranteed.

Seeing that Sima Yu, the king of Langya, was so afraid of Huan Wen, Emperor Sima Yi was very angry, and sneered: "Does the emperor's uncle think that the United is going to issue an edict to refute the rumors in the market?" The edict of the Union is so rash! Sima Yu looked at the young nephew emperor and asked, "So it's just a rumor?" ”

Emperor Sima Yi didn't answer, supported with his hand, frowned and said: "Geng's new funeral, Lian is sad, the emperor's uncle and ancestor retreat, Lian is very difficult, and needs to recuperate." ”

Sima Yu only exited the West Hall of the Taiji Palace. I feel worried, the emperor seems to be bent on going his own way, how can this be good?

If it is said that talking about the country is wrong, Sima Yu is indeed duty-bound, this year's forty years, the reputation of the pillar of the handsome and gentle Sima royal family is false, and there is no real talent, Xie An has privately said that Sima Yu is also a little stronger than the "why not eat meat" Emperor Jin Hui

Early in the morning of May 25, Zhang Tongyun came to Lu Mansion to see Lu Weirui, but saw that a large number of carriages, horses, and servants came to the mainland Shangshu and Xiao Lu Shangshu's mansion, and said that they were all in the middle of the book and dried their umbrellas. Diao Cai knew that Lu Shi and Lu Na's uncles and uncles had come from Wu County and Hai Ning to Jiankang, Zhang Tongyun's heart tightened, and she understood that these elders of the Lu family had made a special trip to persuade Lu Na to agree to send Wei Rui into the palace

When Zhang Tongyun saw Lu Weirui, Lu Weirui was surrounded by the elders and daughters of the clan, you persuaded me word by word, Lu Weirui was not angry, nor did she speak, she sat there quietly, her fine eyelashes were covered, and her hands were folded on her knees

When Zhang Tongyun saw this posture, her legs were a little weak, and she thought that if it was her, she would either give in. Or, or maybe just die, alas, it's really embarrassing.

Because of Zhang Tongyun's arrival, Lu Weirui temporarily got out and went to the back garden for a walk together, Zhang Tongyun has two sturdy servants who are only five or six steps away. Following closely, this servant woman is more face-to-face, not one of the ones who often serve Wei Rui

Zhang Tongyun said to the two women who followed closely: "I want to talk to Wei Rui, you stay away." ”

The two servants chattered repeatedly, but they only took a few steps back, refusing to leave.

Lu Weirui said softly: "Ah Tong, don't pay attention, this is the person sent by my second uncle to supervise me." The second uncle is afraid that I will find a short-term view, and it is not easy to send Lu and stare at it day and night, and it is not easy to die! Zhang Tongyun looked at Lu Weirui worriedly. Lu Weirui smiled at her and said, "Don't worry about me, I'm fine" Looking at the flowers and trees in the garden, the June snow, golden plum, and lilac are blooming brightly. The creeper vines on the courtyard wall were luxuriant, and Lu Weirui said leisurely: "It's not easy to live, I can firmly remember what Zhu said in the army, no matter how difficult it is, you have to wait until Chen Langjun comes back." ”

Zhang Tongyun nodded vigorously, but said again: "Chen Langjun has been gone for nearly three months, it should be back soon, Chen Langjun is fine in Jiankang." ”

Lu Weirui said: "Six or seven thousand miles back and forth to Chang'an. Where is there to come back so soon! Asked, "What is the matter with Ah Tong today?" ”

Zhang Tongyun said: "The Empress Dowager Chongde is going to Waguan Temple tomorrow to make incense, and I will go to the temple tomorrow to present your presentation form to the Empress Dowager." ”

Zhang Tongyun originally wanted to ask his uncle Zhang Ping to present it on his behalf, but Zhang Pingxin had concerns, he couldn't hide this matter from others, and after Lu Shi learned about it, he had a grudge with Lu Shi. This is what Zhang Ping doesn't want to see, but if he refuses to help, not only will his niece complain about him, but Chen Caozhi will have no shame to see him when he returns in the future, so Zhang Ping thought of a strategy for his niece Zhang Tongyun, and the Empress Dowager Chu believed in Buddhism. Several times a year, I go to Waguan Temple to make incense, and when the Empress Dowager Chu goes to the Waguan Temple, Zhang Tongyun tries to present Lu Weirui's statement to the Empress Dowager Chu

The elders of the Lu family came to Beijing, Lu Weirui immediately felt that the storm was coming, her father Lu Na was worried, her sideburns were white, and Aunt Zhang was also very worried, although Aunt Zhang usually supported her, but the elders in the clan were here, and Aunt Zhang had no weight to speak, and at this time, if she could show the Chen Qing to the Empress Dowager Chu, with the sage of the Empress Dowager Chu, she would definitely prevent the emperor from breaking up her marriage with Chen Langjun

Lu Weirui said: "Ah Tong, why don't you go to see the elder of Waguan Temple today, we painted in Waguan Temple last year, and Elder Yan also knows you, so please ask Elder Yan to hand it over on your behalf." ”

Zhang Tongyun understood that Lu Weirui was worried that she would be blamed by the elders of the Gu Mansion, alas, Wei Rui was really kind-hearted, and she was still thinking about others at this time, Zhang Tongyun said: "Wei Rui, we are like sisters." I don't help you, who will help you, I can't help you otherwise, I don't have the wisdom to join the army, but I can't do the matter of passing on books and sending letters, I have to watch your statement with my own eyes in the hands of the Empress Dowager Chongde to rest assured. ”

Lu Weirui held Zhang Tongyun's soft and boneless palm, and went out the back door together to look at the clear water of Hengtang

It was almost noon when Zhang Tongyun returned to Gu's mansion. saw that her husband Gu Kaizhi had come back from Guyuxi Mansion. was very pleased, Gu Kaizhi was very happy because he heard that Lu Weirui had entered the palace and became the imperial concubine, so he asked Huan Wen for leave and rushed back to ask, what the hell, after listening to Zhang Tongyun. This idiot Langjun was crazy, and he was about to question Lu Shi, Zhang Tongyun hurriedly persuaded him, Gu and Lu only resumed their old friendship last year, if they fell out again, it would not be good, and Gu and Lu had a falling out with Wei Rui

Gu Kaizhi said angrily: "Lu Shi's behavior is simply despicable, and it is really despicable to send Lu Xiaoniang into the palace while the son is not in the capital!" Tomorrow, I will go to Waguan Temple to present this statement to the Empress Dowager Chu, and I will not let Lu Shi succeed. ”

Zhang Tong also said: "I'll go too." ”

At night, Gu Kaizhi discussed with Chen Caozhi's brother Chen Shang, and Liu Shangzhi also came to report that the elders of the Lu family were persecuting Lu Na, and Lu Weirui's situation was worrying.

Gu Kaizhi said: "I read Lu Xiaoniang's expression of affection, it is touching and moving, and she will definitely be able to impress the Empress Dowager Chu, and the Empress Dowager Chu saw Zizhong and Lu Xiaoniang in Waguan Temple last year, how could she let Emperor Yan break up this pair of beautiful people!" ”

Although Gu Kaizhi said this, Chen Shang was still worried about Zhong Zhong, and the matter involved the emperor and the Lu clan, which was far from something that he could compete with the Qian Tang Chen clan.