Chapter 301 You were born in the fourteenth year of the Great Jin Dynasty. It was dark
in spring , and white lanterns were placed everywhere in the palace. It was bright, but the sound of crying was blown by the wind from afar, the lanterns were swaying in the rain, the candlelight seemed to be extinguished at any time, and the white curtains were flying, adding a sense of gloom.
"What depressing words you said!"
The loyal and brave marquis frowned.
He glared at Gu Fuju and instructed Wei Zhao.
"There will be three sacrifices in the morning, noon and evening during the days when the crown prince's body is kept. From the prince to the fourth-rank officials, they must gather for the sacrifices, and the court ladies will follow."
"It happened just now, I'm afraid you can't leave the palace today."
"You go now, it's late at night, and it will rain harder when you go back, and the road will be difficult to travel."
"It's the same at Shunguogong Mansion with your mother. Don't worry, your uncle, aunt and grandmother are also there. I will let Huaiyan's mother take care of it."
Wei Zhao concealed his emotions and thanked him.
Gu Fuju never retracted his gaze as he watched the people walk away.
The death of the crown prince was a grief for the whole country. I'm afraid he will be busy these days. As
soon as Wei Zhao left, Marquis Zhongyong looked at Gu Fuju with a strange expression. He and Wei Fengxing were as close as brothers, and he regarded Wei Zhao as half a son.
"You don't like such a good son-in-law? Why curse him for no reason?"
"Isn't Guizhi the student you value most? He gave up literature and joined the military, and you were still brooding over it for a long time. When a group of teachers in the Imperial College wanted to dissuade him, it was you who stopped them, saying that this child has always had his own ideas, and he does everything step by step, and it's not a whim. No matter which path the descendants of the Wei family take, they can make a name for themselves."
Gu Fuju sneered.
"Yes, his health is not good now, and it's frightening to look at. I also have a daughter, and I can understand you."
"But the two of them have been married for a long time, can you still hope that your daughter will be a widow?
Marquis Zhongyong added insult to injury: "It seems that Yu Shi is not close to you? Where did she go in the early years? It's also fortunate that she met Guizhi. She's already married, with someone to protect her, and you suddenly come out and say you're her father."
Gu Fuju had to admit that this was true and heartbreaking.
The Loyal and Brave Marquis put his hands behind his back, said goodbye to him, and walked along the public road to the East Palace: "If it weren't for Guizhi, she wouldn't be able to come to the capital, and you would probably never see her again in your life. Be content. "
Gu Fuju's face darkened.
He really had to thank! Wei Zhao!
It took him so long to find Yaoyao!
Suddenly, he thought of something. He
didn't care about anything else and chased after him.
The rain blurred his vision, and he didn't hold an umbrella, so he was completely wet. Finally, in front of the palace gate, he stopped the carriage that was about to leave.
Shunzi was shocked.
Apart from anything else, this man was the current Taifu, and he quickly jumped down to hold an umbrella for him.
Yu Tingwan heard the noise, lifted a corner of the curtain, and met Gu Fuju, who had a gentle and embarrassed look in his eyes.
It seemed that at this time, he was no longer a powerful official in the court who could turn the tide, but just an ordinary father.
Yu Tingwan hesitated for a moment: "You...is there anything?"
Gu Fuju was old after all, and he was a civil servant. He hurried all the way, panting a little. He always paid attention to his manners, but at this moment he couldn't care less: "Your birthday is not today."
"You were born in the spring of the fourteenth year of Dajin."
"Child, it was three days ago. "
He came to discuss, fearing that Yu Tingwan would show resistance: "Let me tell you the details later, okay?"
Yu Tingwan was stunned.
Three days ago?
Wasn't that the day she followed Ning Suchan to Changdu Temple? It
was also... the day when Princess Jiashan prayed in the temple.
Yu Tingwan's hand holding the curtain tightened slightly.
She pursed her lips, her eyes clear.
She should know why the fire in the Yu family started that year.
"Okay."
Shunzi drove the horse, and the sound of the wheels rolling was covered by the heavy rain.
Gu Fuju then walked back slowly with an umbrella.
He Xuran came over in a hurry at this time. Seeing that he was wet, he frowned and said, "Brother-in-law, go change into dry clothes first to avoid catching a cold."
Gu Fuju: "Yeah."
He Xuran glanced at the street. Through the layers of rain and fog, the carriage of Shunguo Mansion could no longer be seen. So he followed Gu Fuju along the official road.
Thinking of Wei Zhao's face, he couldn't help but said anxiously: "In Ze County, I have asked Ting Wan many times. If Wei Zhao gets into trouble, will she think of remarrying?"
Gu Fuju looked over and didn't ask, but waited for He Xuran to continue.
He Xuran: "She said no."
"She has already decided on him."
"She said that if Wei Zhao dies, she will hold the tablet for the rest of her life."
"I wanted to persuade her, but she got angry."
He Xuran: "But that's true. Apart from anything else, Wei Zhao's face is indeed..., plus his knowledge and his ability, which little girl wouldn't be confused."
Gu Fuju closed his eyes and accepted this fact.
Let's start talking about business.
"How is it?"
He Xuran looked around and whispered: "I have checked the East Palace, and there is nothing strange about the death of the crown prince."
Is there really nothing strange?
But this is too coincidental.
Gu Fuju sighed, didn't think about it anymore, and said solemnly: "I worry too much."
The emperor was deeply saddened by this bad news. He had to take care of many funeral ceremonies with the Ministry of Rites.
"Yes."
Gu Fuju walked forward: "... Take care of Awu for me."
"Yes."
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The funeral bell rang, deep and distant.
When the people in Shangjing heard the noise, they all felt a chill in their hearts, put on their clothes, and ran to the yard to count.
One ring.
Two rings.
...
Eight rings.
End.
The funeral bell rang eight times, for the death of the prince.
The people were panicked.
"The crown prince is dead, so the new crown prince will be the fifth prince."
"The fifth prince is good. But his uncle embezzled even the relief grain, so many people died in the famine. Although he hanged himself, his sins are grave, and he deserves to be cut into pieces."
Someone retorted: "The embezzlement case was done by his uncle. The fifth prince was still young at that time. What did he know? He shouldn't be involved in it."
"That's easy to say."
"His uncle made countless money from it, how could he not make arrangements for the fifth prince? The water in the palace is deep and muddy. Over the years, has the fifth prince not spent a penny? No matter whether he knows it or not, he is eating human blood buns if he spends money."
"Okay, then according to you, the fifth prince is not worthy of the position. Looking around, who else in the palace can be the crown prince?"
Here, Yu Tingwan and Wei Zhao have left the palace.
Wei Zhao changed his delicate appearance in front of people in the palace and brewed tea smoothly.
"The Grand Tutor sent He Xuran to investigate the cause of the prince's death."
Yu Tingwan: "Will it be you?"
Wei Zhao: "No."
Yu Tingwan: "Oh."
"You were not feeling well and did not leave the table. The Wei family has always been loyal to the royal family. It was not you who did it."
Wei Zhao just handed the brewed tea to her.
Yu Tingwan took a sip. It was her favorite flower tea. Listening to the sound of rain outside, her mind was in a mess. She said faintly: "You can kill the crown prince of the East Palace without anyone knowing. My husband, you are so scary."
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