When the envoys of the imperial court came, they should sprinkle water and clean the dust, and greet them in red and green, but they were still in filial piety, and it was inconvenient to do such a lively job, so the Xiao family simply cleaned up.

Filial piety to greet angels without wearing official uniforms, Xiao Song and Ran Yan just sorted out the description, and then prepared to go out.

When he was walking, Xiao Song paused slightly, turned his head and asked the little guy beside him, "Who did Your Majesty send?" ”

"Hui Jiulang, it's King Wu." The little guy squatted down to help Xiao Song put his shoes away.

Ran Yan's movements also paused, Wu Wang Li Ke! Ran Yan really didn't want to see this person, Li Ke didn't really insult her, she also bit Li Ke's blood, this thing is fair, but if it is really written off, she always feels uncomfortable in her heart.

This is still her unilateral view, and it is difficult to say whether Li Ke is willing to take the blame for the past.

The two put on their shoes and went to the front yard together. Liu Qingsong is not a member of the Xiao family, so he doesn't have to go to see Li Ke.

Everyone in the Xiao clan gathered at the 'gate' of Waiqu to wait, and they quietly stood behind Song Guogong and Dugu, standing with Xiao Xuanzhi and the others.

After only a few breaths, a small servant ran in from the village, "The angel convoy has arrived." ”

Everyone immediately tidied up their appearances again to make sure that there was nothing wrong with them, and waited quietly.

The convoy came into sight, led by the patriarch and Song Guogong, and the Xiao family walked out of the big 'gate' to greet them. The carriage slowly stopped in front of Xiao's 'door', and the little servant immediately moved the stool and put it over.

The 'door' of the car opened, and Li Ke, who was dressed in plain clothes, got off the carriage, his appearance was still the same, his face was thin and long, his heavenly court was full, his long eyebrows were in the sideburns, his eyes were narrow, and his nose was slightly hooked.

Song Guogong and the patriarch and others bowed and saluted, "Meet the angel." ”

Immediately after that, the Xiao clan people behind him also saluted.

Li Ke's feet just landed, and he hurriedly strode forward to help Song Guogong and a few elders, "A few elders don't dare to accept such a big gift, please get up quickly." ”

"How can the courtesy of a monarch be sloppy." Song Guogong said lightly, his eyes swept over his plain clothes without a trace, but he didn't insist anymore.

Angels represent the will of the saint, and generally should wear official uniforms, since Li Ke is wearing plain clothes, that is, as the "daughter" of the Xiao family, if he still insists on the courtesy of the monarch and ministers, isn't it not to give people face?

"Father's original intention was to let Ke come to comfort the prince not to be too sad, and the courtesy of the monarch and ministers should not be ignored for the time being." Li Kexu helped Song Guogong back to his home.

An incense case had been set up in the courtyard, and Song Guogong saw that Li Ke was inconvenient to read the holy decree in plain clothes, so he ordered someone to prepare a separate room for him to change clothes.

In fact, if it is convenient, it is better to come directly in official clothes, announce the holy decree, and then change into plain clothes, but the meaning of this is very different.

Li Ke is also a politician, and as the most promising young man in the royal family, he must do a good job of his image, and filial piety naturally cannot be ignored.

After changing into his official uniform, Li Ke held the red brocade dragon pattern holy decree and walked to the incense case.

Everyone in the Xiao family bowed and listened quietly.

The Tang Dynasty will not begin to receive the decree and kneel down and wait for the decree, and the beginning of the decree is not "Fengtian carries the emperor's edict", if it is a political matter, the beginning is mostly "'door' under the word", because the edict itself was drafted by the province of Zhongshu · The door 'under the provincial audit, the emperor's imperial approval "may". At most, only the words "Fengtian carrier" are used, which are mostly used in major festivals or after the seal.

And this holy decree has nothing at the beginning, and the content is very simple, directly saying that he heard the news of Mrs. Tai's death, and was very sad, followed by consoling Song Guogong.

Ran Yan found that Li Shimin was really a very sensational emperor, such as comforting Song Guogong, to the effect that "whenever I think of Qing suffering great grief and Qing is old, I toss and turn with worry and can't sleep, I can't eat, and I can't come to visit in person." Then it is to persuade the Xiao family to mourn.

A holy decree was announced, and Song Guogong was already in tears.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After everyone thanked him in unison and bowed respectfully, Li Ke 'handed over' the holy decree in his hand to Xiao, although there were many references to Song Guogong in this holy decree, but after all, it was not for him alone.

Li Ke gently comforted Song Guo's justice, "My father has been worried about it for a few days, and before I left, I specially asked me to enter the palace and ask him to comfort you on his behalf." Guogong also asked for condolences. This persuasion was given, but he did not forget the rest of the Xiao elders, "Elders, please mourn." ”

After the incense case was withdrawn, everyone invited Li Ke to the hall for a small talk.

The 'female' dependents all went back to the backyard, and only the Xiao family's sons and grandchildren needed to enter the hall.

The Tang Dynasty had strict rules on clothing, and what kind of clothes to wear when you did something, so Li Ke quickly changed into plain 'color' clothes before returning to the hall to sit down.

Li Ke is very good at controlling his attitude, looking kind but not losing the royal dignity, these entertainments are easy for him.

There are many taboos in the mourning period, and the Tang Dynasty is stricter than the Song Dynasty, so it has not been described for a long time.

Xiao Song didn't say much, and when he dispersed, Xiao Song had just walked up to the corridor, and saw Li Ke standing next to the lotus pond, and saw him walking by, with a faint smile on his face and a slight bow.

Xiao Song walked past him, paused, turned around and said with a smile, "Your Highness has been waiting for a long time, don't you want to say something?" ”

Coming out of the hall, Li Ke would not come here any way.

"This king just strayed into this place, not for a long time." Li Ke laughed at the words of 'groan' and 'groan'.

"Yes, then I should be really sad, I thought His Highness came to me to catch up." Xiao Song chuckled, and then arched his hand, "Go to the right hand, I can return to the hall, I still have something to do, I can't send it off." ”

"It doesn't matter." Li Ke said disappreliantly.

Xiao Song bowed slightly, turned around and left without hurrying.

Ran Yan leaned on the verandah and watched Wanlu directing people to prepare bamboo baskets in the courtyard, and was about to take people to the high ground to pick orchid 'flowers'. When everyone saw Xiao Song coming in, they were immediately silent.

Even though Xiao Songping's plain face was not very good, Ran Yan could clearly detect the difference in him.

"What's wrong?" Ran Yan greeted him and asked softly.

Xiao Song's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise, he didn't feel that he had 'revealed' a trace of anger? was actually seen by Ran Yan, couldn't help holding her hand, and said, "Let them go to the matter of picking 'flowers', you don't want to go over, the sun is big and tiring." ”

Ran Yan paused for a moment and said, "Wanlu, you can go with them." ”

Evening Green answered and led the people out of the 'door'.

Ran Yan pulled him to sit on the porch, "Who provoked you?" ”

"I just saw King Wu on the corridor." Xiao Song knew that he didn't need to be too clear about Ran Yan.

In a short period of time, Li Ke was able to 'touch' the only way for Xiao Song to return to the courtyard, which shows that he has an eyeliner in this mansion. Is it to test Xiao Song's attitude? Or is it something else?

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