The Man Without a Monument
He was in his middle age and had no intention of supporting the crown prince to ascend to the throne. However, fate was unpredictable and his body became extremely weak overnight. Even these officials could see it. No wonder they hurriedly submitted memorials.
It is difficult for them to serve the country and the people. Chu Xin thought, and paused slightly when he saw one of them.
"Then let's choose Chu Li. This boy is my younger brother, blood-related, legitimate, it couldn't be better. Summon him to the palace tomorrow to listen to the order." Chu Xin threw the list aside and lowered his eyes.
The next day, Chu Xin watched the young man stumbling forward to receive the order. He didn't seem as smart as he had seen a few days ago, so he couldn't help but sigh. He glanced at the officials below who were undercurrents, lowered his head and beckoned him forward.
The 23rd year of Changning
Chu Xin passed the throne to Chu Li, who was already proficient in the study of emperors. He diligently protected the Chu State for 23 years and created an unprecedented peaceful and prosperous era. Now he finally met A Zi's requirements and can achieve success.
Chu Xin left the palace the day after the new emperor ascended the throne. He was alone and had nothing except Le Luo and Jian Can, who had been with him since his youth.
Now, at the moment of his abdication, Le Luo and Jian Can also returned to the mountains together. Now he is truly alone.
Chu Xin touched the porcelain bottle on his neck. Inside was the ashes of Shen Luli after cremation. It was given to him by Le Luo.
What was buried in the imperial mausoleum was just an empty cenotaph.
Le Luo was afraid that Chu Xin would not be able to hold on and would go crazy, so he brought the ashes out and gave them to Chu Xin. The small porcelain jar contained Chu Xin's lifelong obsession. Later, Chu Xin sent someone to bury the ashes in the Shen family's ancestral tomb with a sign. He took a part of it and carefully put it into a porcelain bottle to carry with him.
In this way, I have persisted for so many years and have not lost control and gone crazy.
Chu Xin traveled across thousands of mountains and rivers with Shen Luli's ashes, and saw all the beautiful scenery in the world.
Finally he came to Meizhou and stood quietly on the riverbank, with the turbulent water at his feet and the bright sunny sky above his head. On both sides were the distant, bustling and extremely lively streets. He was the only one there, alone.
"Azi, I personally created the prosperity of the Chu State. Now that I have achieved success and fame, I can finally come and accompany you."
Chu Xin carefully took out the white jade hairpin wrapped in a white handkerchief from his arms, fumbled with it for a few times and slowly put it on his head, which matched the white jade hairpin on his head that he had worn for a long time.
"You said you agreed to my marriage proposal, but we haven't gotten married yet. If I go to the underworld, will you reject me?" Chu Xin touched the worn and colorless marriage proposal and kissed it on his lips.
He is in his forties, but he looks old and gray-haired.
No one around him paid him any attention, but Chu Xin spent a long time carefully washing and dressing up by the river.
Only after combing it meticulously did he grin and smile.
"Since you've made a slip of the tongue, please allow me to make a slip of the tongue for once."
Chu Xin waited for a moment, but got no response. He said nonchalantly, "Wait for me, Azi."
After that, he took out a poison pill without hesitation and put it into his mouth. When his vision was blurred, he leaned over and fell into the water. He seemed to see Shen Luli turning back and smiling at him cheerfully.
With a "plop" sound, a huge splash of water was made, accompanied by the screams of several women. Chu Xin curled the corners of his lips, closed his eyes, and gradually followed the water flow until he sank to the bottom of the river and disappeared.
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Another year has passed, and two new graves have appeared on the open space along the river in Meizhou.
Bu Qing followed his two adoptive fathers to pay their respects, and along the way he couldn't help but ask curiously:
"Dad, Dad, who are we going to mourn for?"
The shorter man took Bu Qing's hand and said with a smile, "He's a friend of my father and daddy."
"Then why have I never heard Daddy mention it?" Bu Qing glanced at his father who was walking ahead in silence in surprise, and turned around to ask
This really stumped Lan Huan. He hesitated for a moment before softly saying, "Since we are close friends, we are all in our hearts. We don't need to say much, we can be of the same mind."
"Wow! Then Xiao Qing will have to come and burn incense for the two uncles every year! In this way, Xiao Qing is also a close friend of the two uncles, right? Daddy..." Bu Qing looked at Lan Huan with sparkling eyes and said
Lan Huan listened to Bu Qing's childish talk, his eyes were a little sore, and he forced a smile and said "yes"
Bu Qing was so happy that she jumped up and down. After a while, she was tired and put her hands on her hips and shouted, "Daddy, walk slower! Xiao Qing's legs hurt!"
Bu Nan froze, motionless, until Lan Huan came up to him with Little Carrot Ding and hit him hard in the back. Then he frowned and said, "I'm talking to you, kid! Why are you still acting like an idiot? I'm so angry!"
Bu Nan remained calm and tense, watching Bu Qing grab his trouser legs and try to climb up, then he couldn't help but relax and hug her.
When two adults and one child were carrying things and came to the new tomb without a tombstone, they could not help but be stunned when they saw the tomb was already filled with offerings.
The incense has not yet burned out, which means that the person was here just now, but seemed to notice the visitor, so he left quickly.
Bu Nan held Bu Qing in his arms and glanced at the slightly swaying branches in the woods. He pursed his lips and chuckled softly, which made Bu Qing's eyes widen. With her small hands, she pulled Bu Nan's face and shouted crisply, "Daddy is smiling! Xiao Qing has never seen Daddy smile before! Daddy, please smile again!"
Bu Nan: ...
After they burned incense and prayed for the grave, they walked away with the basket. After everyone left, two people came out of the woods. They were Le Luo and Jian Can.
The two men were dressed in black, looking at the tombstoneless grave with complicated expressions. Le Luo whispered, "Master Chen, if your spirit is still in heaven, please bless your junior brother to reunite with you as soon as possible."
Jian Can moved the corners of his lips and sighed, "He has lived in too much pain these years. Death is the happiest thing for him."
The two stood there for a long time before Le Luo said, "Let's go, it's time to go back to the mountain. Qingyou descendants rarely leave the mountain. Going down the mountain without telling the master today is a violation of the precepts."
Jian Can shrugged and said, "Master also came here secretly. As long as the three of us don't tell each other, there's nothing wrong with it."
Le Luo: ...
After the two of them left, Chu Li, dressed in a bright yellow robe, appeared in front of the tomb. He sighed and said, "It's so difficult to pay homage to you two once. After waiting for a long time, these people finally dispersed."
He kowtowed three times solemnly, cleared the weeds around the grave with his own hands, and buried the tiger talisman he had collected from the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion in front of the grave, saying softly:
"This tiger talisman returns to its original owner and will not be given to anyone else. This honor belongs only to the lineage of the Duke of Zhenguo. Are you satisfied, my royal brother?"
He shook his head, smiled bitterly, and spoke for a long time before getting up and leaving.
The shadow of Chu Xin has gradually appeared in the thin figure of the young man. He should become a wise emperor.
The wind blew, the grass bent to the ground, the leaves swayed, and along with the glittering white jade hairpins in front of the two combined tombs, they passed away forever.
Maybe they never regretted it, it was just that their fate was shallow, leaving only regrets.
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