". The Queen Mother is gone. Dai Man hurried in. whispered.

Su Jingxi was stunned. Immediately reacted. Stand up. "Hurry up and have people take down all the brightly colored things in the Guanju Palace. Send someone to the palace to receive Su Aya. ”

"Yes. Then the slave and maid went. ”

"Let's wait for the main palace to change clothes." Su Jingxi walked to the inner room. Said indifferently.

There was a dull sound outside the hall. Thunderous bells. Su Jingxi was a little stunned. Scenes from the past passed by in front of my eyes. Entered the palace for three years. There is not much intersection with the Queen Mother. Even if it is rumored that the Queen Mother is unkind. But she didn't really hurt her.

Death is greater. People are no longer there. Presumably, even if Zong Zhengjin has a big blood feud with the Queen Mother. After the fall of the Yuan clan. He should have calmed his anger.

This funeral. If nothing else. It's always going to be done.

Su Jingxi glanced at the sky outside. What comes to mind. "I know where the emperor is."

". At this moment, the emperor must be discussing the regulations of murderous etiquette with the Ministry of Rites. Ting Yao helped her to stand at the door of the hall. Beyond the promenade is the dripping rain. The cold wind blew away the rain curtains.

". Or don't stand here. to protect from the cold. ”

Su Jingxi nodded. Turn around and walk into the temple. "It's a terrible day." Took a deep breath. "The main palace will rest first. Wait for the rain to stop and say hello to Hongu. ”

"Yes."

Soon. The Emperor's will came out of the Zichen Palace. The Queen Mother passed away. Buried with the dignity of the Queen Mother. The rules and regulations are old. A few days later, he was buried in the tomb of the concubine.

Su Jingxi had already guessed that this would be the result. Although she doesn't know much about Zong Zhengjin. But he also knows that he is not really a ruthless person. In the bottom of his heart, he always has the goodness of his heart.

Since it is in accordance with the Queen Mother's courtesy. Then the pomp and circumstance enjoyed by the Queen Mother after her death is the same as when she was alive. Supreme luxury and pride. The golden silk nanmu coffin selected from the Azusa Palace alone. It needs to be manually painted with 7749 paints. The amount of money spent is not small.

After the burial. Concubines and civil and military officials need to mourn and kneel. And in these days. There will be specially trained people to perform in a corner of the palace. Aim to have a bowl of water on top of it. One drop is best not sprinkled. In addition, there will be people who rush to repair the imperial road to the imperial tomb day and night. Make sure it's smooth and smooth.

The number of people who attended the funeral was about 1,000. This is the regulation of the Queen Mother. A lot of little things. All of them fundamentally reflect the majesty and dignity of the royal family.

"The Shang Palace Bureau must have rushed to make mourning clothes overnight. Someone sent it over. Let's put it on for the four princes. Su Jingxi heard the sound of rain outside the window getting quieter. But there was still no other superfluous action. That's just what I commanded.

"Yes." Ting Yao withdrew her gaze. Whispered persuasion. ". Although the situation is special nowadays. But your body is also very important. It's better to let the emperor know. Let's discuss the countermeasures. ”

Su Jingxi was half-lying on the couch. Slowly hooked the corners of his mouth. "That's it. Needless to say, let's talk about it. At this time, his heart must not be smooth. Why would Hongu bother him with such a thing? ”

". You ......"

"Listen to Yao." Su Jingxi's voice was cold. "Hongu knows you're kind. But ......" is halfway there. But it was silent.

"That's it. You understand what you said. It's just that Hongu doesn't want to do that. You get the idea. ”

Tingyao nodded. "The slave understands. It's just that the slave is worried about the mother's body......"

"Isn't there still you and Qingmeng?"

Listening to Yao helplessly. Knowing that it must be useless to admonish. But I can't help but say. I had to answer the words. "The slave will do her best to protect her mother."

this night. Zong Zhengjin stayed in the Qianqing Palace.

There are very few harem concubines who have faces. Su Jingxi, Concubine Shun and others have never asked about the affairs of the harem. And the only person who can take charge on her own is naturally Concubine Shu. Even according to the rules of the royal family. The funeral of the Queen Mother needs to be handled by the Queen of the Middle Palace.

But at such a special moment. When Zong Zhengjin's will was issued. But no one will question this. Whether it is the former dynasty or the harem.

……

"What's the matter with you?" Zong Zhengjin sat at the top. Rubbing his eyebrows. Asked.

Qiao Jingshu stood up. There was an invisible look on his face that he was a little tired. From learning that the Queen Mother died. After she received the will, she has been organizing the funeral of the Queen Mother. There are old precedents to follow in the various rules. But in the end, it's very old. There will always be places where we need to re-examine our decisions.

"The concubine is coming. I wanted to ask the emperor. It is advisable to prepare for the Queen Mother's coffin to rest for a few days. ”

According to the rules of the palace. The fairy body of the Queen Mother can be parked for seven days. Civil and military officials and harem concubines also need to kneel for seven days. But the Queen Mother is not the Queen Mother in the end. If it is the same as the emperor's throne. Inevitably, something is out of place.

Zong Zhengjin thought for a moment. Road. "The New Year is over. The atmosphere is still strong. Seven days is a long time. Why don't you change it to three days? ”

"Yes. Presumably, the Queen Mother can also understand the spirit of the sky. Qiao Jingshu replied lightly. For her. How the Queen Mother is is is irrelevant. She didn't care at all.

This is the question. It's just because I learned about the grievances and grievances of the previous generation at home. She began to resent the Queen Mother from the bottom of her heart. Resentful Daddy. Resent all those who hurt the woman. But fortunately, it's just resentment. Because after all, she wouldn't do anything out of place.

"One more thing. Qi Xiaoyuan heard that the Queen Mother had passed away. It's very sad. Fang just came to Chonghua Palace to ask for a concubine. I want to worship before the spirit. to complete the love between the queen mother and the queen mother. ”

According to the ancestral system. Below the concubine position. Those who have not entered the royal sect. He is not qualified to worship in front of the Queen Mother's spirit.

Zong Zhengjin didn't have the slightest expression on his face. The gaze is cold. Said lightly. Since she is thinking about the love between her and the Queen Mother. When the body of the Queen Mother is funeral. Let her follow. ”

Even if Qiao Jingshu's words were euphemistic and subtle. But Zong Zhengjin and she both know it. Shangguan Mei must not have gone to Chonghua Palace because of the blood relationship between him and the Queen Mother. The true purpose of the heart is self-evident. If you don't say it at this time, it's just to save royal face.

And the meaning of Zong Zhengjin's words. It is to let Shangguan Mei go to the imperial tomb to accompany him. The Queen Mother is not entering the emperor's mausoleum. Only for the concubine tomb. Then Shangguan Mei will not be buried in the solemn mausoleum of the Zongzheng clan after his death. Instead, he was buried with the Queen Mother as a maid.

The emperor decided. If the Queen Mother has a spirit in the sky. I'm going to be very happy. ”

This can be described as talking nonsense with open eyes. It's just that Qiao Jingshu's tone is affirmative. Normal complexion. As it should be.

Zong Zhengjin nodded. "The Queen Mother's funeral. There are many things to prepare. You've worked so hard during this time. ”

Qiao Jingshu was a little stunned. Then he blessed his body. "I can share the emperor's worries. It is the blessing of the concubines. I really can't afford the word hard work. ”

Although Zong Zhengjin said politely. But my heart doesn't have much gratitude for it. Glancing at her. Then he turned his gaze away. "You are out of the palace to save your relatives. But what did it save? ”

Qiao Jingshu was nervous in her heart. but not on the face. Slowly kneel down. I was preparing to speak. Yu Guang saw Su Shunxian walking in briskly from the other side. So he stopped.

Su Shun bowed silently. Walked to the side and stood. And did not speak immediately.

Qiao Jingshu is not stupid. I know what I need to do at the moment. This was the case. It's not appropriate to talk about the Qiao family. At the very least, he should be in a good mood before he speaks.

So I didn't hesitate anymore. "If the emperor has no other orders. The concubine retired first. ”

Zong Zhengjin nodded. "You go back first. There are many small things that you need to decide. Don't slack off. ”

Although the Queen Mother is not buried in the imperial mausoleum. But before her death, she was still the queen mother after he ascended the throne. And because of the incident with the mother. He also needs to use this incident to show the world his good reputation as an emperor. It is also to convince more people about the matter of the mother's concubine.

Although the grievances of the mother concubine were washed away by his own hands. It has also been posthumously sealed. But he knew that the concubine didn't care about the nothing. The only thing that makes him regret and pity is. The person who does these things is not the father.

If only the father hadn't been so weak. Not so conceited. may be able to return the innocence of the mother concubine in person before her death. That will convince more people. Let the people of the world give justice to the mother and concubine.

Unfortunately, this will not come to fruition.

"Yes. The concubines must do their best to do so. Please rest assured. Qiao Jingshu stood up and saluted. Seriously, word by word.

She knew what his purpose was. Naturally, you know how useful you are.

What he asked. As long as it's what he wants. Naturally, she would do everything she could for him.

Zong Zhengjin nodded. Didn't say anything more. I saw her back slowly disappear. That's when he turned his head. "Say it. But what's the matter? ”

Su Shunxian was not surprised that he would ask this question. I have served the emperor for so long. I also know a little about each other's temperament and habits. Or there is always a tacit understanding.

Take two steps closer. Whispered. "Your Majesty. Just now Xiaofuzi came over. ”

Who is Xiaofuzi. Both of them know it.

Zong Zhengjin was shocked. Cold channel. "What's going on?"

Since the last time the two reconciled. And he commanded. There is no need to come to Zichen Hall to report as before. All you need to do is serve her well.

Su Shunxian's face was strange. Nene didn't know where to start. Zong Zhengjin didn't have the heart to say much to him. Only the way. "Say whatever you want. It's so much more than that. ”

"Your Majesty. Concubine Zhen seems to be pregnant......"

Zong Zhengjin was stunned. Turned the wrench on his hand. "How sure. How did he know. ”

As it stands. If the little woman is pregnant. I will definitely come and talk to him happily. And it should be said by the mouth. It will not be known to a eunuch. And he didn't know it yet.

... (..)

( Gong Shu )