Chapter 454: The Emperor Comes to Wu'an Marquis's Mansion to Burn Incense
Afterwards, the retired emperor recalled their past in front of the coffin of Marquis Zhao. As he recalled, his eyes became red.
He was born into the royal family, and even his biological parents' love for him was mixed with power and exploitation, not to mention his brothers and children.
The only one who always stood by him was Zhao Changyou. He actually had four study partners at that time, but Zhao Changyou was the only one who always supported his decision.
The retired emperor thought that even if they were not blood brothers, after so many years, they were half brothers!
"Zhao Changyou, when you get there, don't dwell on romantic relationships all the time. Just live a good life! If I go down and have no food to eat in a few years, I still want to rely on you for support!
If you need anything, remember to come to me in a dream and I'll burn it for you. As for your children, don't worry. I'll help you look after them while I'm alive. As for after I die, my children and grandchildren will have to take care of themselves.
You must be so happy to hear my promise! If you are so happy, then go on your way! From now on, we will be separated by mountains and rivers, and I don’t know when we will meet again.”
After the emperor said this, he sat down at the door and cooked for the old Marquis Zhao for a long time.
Finally, the emperor finished burning the pile at hand, clapped his hands, stood up, and said softly, "I'm leaving. I'll come to see you again on your death anniversary next year, if I'm still alive."
After saying this, the emperor really turned around and left, but his back looked a little desolate.
When the emperor came out, he saw Zhao Changyou's descendants kneeling under the scorching sun. His tone softened a little, which was rare. "You all kneel down and go in!"
After giving the order, the emperor left with the people around him without caring about how others reacted.
Zhao Lingmeng and the other two saw the retired emperor coming out from the door and immediately knelt to see him off. The retired emperor simply nodded at the three of them and left.
Zhao Lingmeng looked at the state of the retired emperor and found that he was a little unhappy. No wonder those little brats didn't let her get close to the retired emperor.
As soon as the retired emperor left, the emperor's edict arrived. Wu'an Hou and others arranged to receive the edict. The edict mainly talked about the achievements of Zhao Lao Hou during his lifetime. Then the emperor posthumously granted him the temple name "Zhongwu" and rewarded him with enshrinement in the Taimiao, so that people all over the world could offer sacrifices.
Zhao Lingmeng and Zhao Anping were both delighted by this. If their father could be enshrined in the ancestral temple after his death, he would likely be remembered by future generations, which was better than anything else. They both believed that if their father could see it, he would also be happy.
Zhao Anwei returned seven days later, just in time for the funeral. When Zhao Anping received a letter from home saying his mother was seriously ill, he asked the emperor for permission to return to take care of her. In the end, he made all the arrangements before returning.
Zhao Anwei rushed to the temple but still didn't get to see his mother for the last time. Especially when he arrived in Yuanjing, he found out that his father and mother had passed away together. Even though he was a man, he couldn't accept this for a while.
Zhao Anwei did not return to his own residence when he came back, but went straight to the mourning hall of Wu'an Marquis Mansion, "Father, Mother, the unfilial son Zhao Anwei is back!"
Zhao Anping, Zhao Lingmeng, and Fan Yong all knelt nearby, watching their second brother weep bitterly. The younger generation knelt outside again.
After all, it's not a good idea for them to stay here at this time.
Zhao Anwei cried for a while, then got up to open the coffin. According to the customs of their Jing country, an auspicious day must be chosen the next day after a person's death to seal the coffin.
Zhao Anping immediately spoke up to stop him, "Second brother, what are you doing? Don't disturb the peace of father and mother."
Zhao Anwei ignored him and just pried the wooden nails on his own.
Zhao Anping saw this and was about to stand up to stop him. Zhao Lingmeng grabbed Zhao Anping's clothes and whispered to stop him, "There are no outsiders here, so let Second Brother see him!"
"Little sister, this doesn't make sense." Zhao Anping was now convinced by his younger brother and sister. He had never heard of something being opened after it was covered.
Zhao Lingmeng whispered to her eldest brother, who was about to faint from anger, "Just tell me whether Father and Mother want to see Second Brother?"
Zhao Anping, upon hearing this, could only kneel down in compromise, closing his eyes and pretending to be blind. It had to be said that his younger sister's reason had convinced him. He didn't know if his father wanted to see his second brother one last time, but his mother certainly did.
While Zhao Lingmeng and Zhao Anping were arguing, Zhao Anwei had already opened the coffin. Since it was still hot, a scent was already wafting through. Zhao Anwei took a look and whispered, "Father, Mother, Wei'er is back."
After Zhao Anwei finished speaking, he waited for a while, as if waiting for his father and mother to see him clearly, and then he nailed the wooden nail back with his own hands.
Afterwards, he knelt beside Zhao Anping and the other three, burning something for his father and mother without saying a word.
Zhao Ling dreamed of this and said with care, "Don't be sad, second brother. Mother passed away peacefully. She died in a dream and didn't suffer. Father also passed away happily. He was probably afraid that if he was a little slow, he wouldn't be able to catch up with her!"
When Zhao Lingmeng mentioned her father's action, she still gritted her teeth.
Seeing his sister like this, Zhao Anwei smiled, his first smile since returning. "Don't worry, little sister. If Dad can't catch up with Mom, it's fine. But if he does, Mom will probably chase Dad and beat him up."
Zhao Anwei just couldn't accept the fact that both his father and mother were gone for a while, but he was not as fragile as his younger sister imagined. People who came back from the battlefield were used to life and death and were much stronger than ordinary people.
Seeing this, Zhao Anping immediately took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Zhao Lingmeng, "You are my younger sister, you read it first!"
Zhao Lingmeng immediately took it, carefully opened it, and read it quickly. How can I put it! It made her laugh and cry at the same time.
After reading it, Zhao Lingmeng felt helpless and handed it to Zhao Anwei. After reading it, Zhao Anwei handed it to Zhao Anping.
When Zhao Anping saw the expressions of his younger brother and sister, he couldn't help but look at them quickly. Then Zhao Anping also felt helpless.
Especially since his father had told them not to be sad, as he and his mother were going to an unknown world to earn merit, and that he hoped that by the time they passed, he could still be a son of a noble family and continue to live a good life.
Zhao Anping felt that it was unreliable. Then Zhao Anping asked someone to call in a few of his half-brothers and showed them the letter.
Zhao Anping felt that when his parents were alive, he didn't realize how important brothers and sisters were. Now that his parents are gone, he seems to have realized how important they are. If there is something going on, there will be someone to help.
So now Zhao Anping thinks that these three half-brothers are okay, and he treats Zhao Lingmeng and Zhao Anwei even better.
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