A group from Ganye Temple.
Su Mingzhe feels that he has gained a lot.
Before leaving on the second day, Su Mingzhe summoned the female official responsible for managing Ganye Temple.
The female official in charge of Ganye Temple is none other than Yang Jieyu, the head of the twenty-seventh generation of women in the harem.
Yang Jieyu is the clan cousin of Concubine Yang, the daughter of Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty, the cousin of Dai Ji, and the cousin of Concubine Yan.
Two of the four concubines in the harem are related to her.
With such prominent connections, Yang Jieyu could become the head of the twenty-seventh generation of wives, in charge of sacrifices, guests, and funeral arrangements.
Because she had to host the sacrifice, Yang Jieyu came to Ganye Temple three days in advance.
Also because she lives in Ganye Temple, Yang Jieyu has been wearing a bare face these days, with no makeup on her cheeks, her black hair is only held up by a green jade hairpin, and her clothes have also been replaced without a belt. silk clothes.
缁衣, that is, black clothes.
The Tang Dynasty was a water virtue, which was originally black.
However, the Tang Dynasty inherited the Sui Dynasty, and the Sui Dynasty was Jinde.
Jin De, Shang Bai.
Women in the Sui Dynasty and early Tang Dynasty liked to wear white dresses when they were young.
Now Yang Jieyu heard that she was summoned and hurried over:
"His Majesty."
"My beloved, there is no need to be polite."
When Su Mingzhe saw Yang Jieyu, his eyes lit up.
The other women were all dressed in white, but Yang Jieyu was the only one in silk. She was in her mid-twenties, the season when peaches were ripe.
That swaying appearance is the perfect temptation of the costume version.
After fasting for three days, Su Mingzhe naturally moved his index finger when he saw Yang Jieyu's alluring appearance, guessing the spring scenery inside the silk clothes, and wished he could immediately go forward and execute her on the spot.
"His Majesty."
Yang Jieyu felt quite proud when she saw the emperor staring at her, but this occasion was not appropriate after all, so she could only remind her again.
After receiving the reminder, Su Mingzhe coughed slightly to relieve his inner embarrassment. Then he pointed at the shy little master behind him and said with a smile:
"This little master of the magic lamp is very good. I want her to return to the secular world and become a female official of Hanyuan Palace. My beloved, please help her do it."
When Yang Jieyu heard that the man called her over to help another woman enter the palace, she felt unhappy.
However, this was the emperor's order.
Yang Jieyu knew that if she didn't help, the emperor would probably find other ladies to do it for her.
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Therefore, at this time, Yang Jieyu could only endure her temper and said with a sweet smile:
"Since Your Majesty likes this young master, I will help this young master return to secular life later, and please Your Majesty to stay for two days."
"Thank you for your hard work, my dear concubine."
Su Mingzhe felt happy when he saw Yang Jieyu's smiling agreement, and couldn't help but say again:
"My dear concubine, she looks very nice in her silk clothes today. Tonight, I will go to Shujing Hall to sleep."
Although Yang Jieyu is the leader of worldly wives, she is just a worldly wife.
The harem is headed by the queen's fourth concubine, followed by the ninth concubine.
Next to the ninth concubine is the twenty-seventh wife.
The wives of the twenty-seventh generation are divided into nine concubines, nine beauties, and nine talents.
This twenty-seventh generation woman belongs to a lower class in the harem. She does not have a separate palace and can only live together.
Yang Jieyu is Concubine Yang's cousin, so after entering the palace, she stayed with Concubine Yang and lived in Shujing Hall.
When Yang Jieyu heard that the emperor was coming to Shujing Hall, she immediately became excited and agreed one after another.
After the emperor left, Yang Jieyu lowered her head slightly, wanting to check herself and see what was different about the skirt she was wearing today.
However, when she lowered her head, she didn't notice anything unusual. It was still the same as before.
never mind.
Since the emperor likes it, he can wear this dress to bed at night.
Afterwards, Su Mingzhe completed the prayers and sacrifices at Ganye Temple, and then set off again with the honor guard to Yuanqiu.
The person worshiping at Ganye Temple was Empress Taimu. The objects of worship at Yuanqiu this time were the ancestors of the Li family and the Yellow Emperor.
The important affairs of the country are sacrifice and military affairs.
Sacrifice means sacrifice.
Rong is a weapon of war.
In the Tang Dynasty, there were many types of sacrifices.
Among them is the moon festival, which is considered a trivial matter.
Generally, it is enough to leave it to Zongzhengji Temple and the female officials in the harem.
There are also the Four Seasons Festivals. The emperor can participate when he is free. If he is not available, he can also leave it to the prince to take his place.
What the emperor must participate in is the Qingming Festival, New Year's Day and other important festival sacrificial activities.
These ritual activities are very important.
Because every time there was a major sacrifice, the emperor needed to go to the Ancestral Temple to offer sacrifices, pray for blessings, and offer incense, blood, and food.
The people enshrined in the Imperial Ancestral Temple include the Yellow Emperor, ancestors of the Li family, meritorious officials and sages who deserve to enjoy the Imperial Ancestral Temple.
It is not without reason that ancient civil and military ministers regarded being entitled to the Ancestral Temple as the highest honor.
Because being entitled to the Ancestral Temple means that future emperors will have to kowtow to offer sacrifices to him.
While Su Mingzhe was worshiping his ancestors, a big event happened in Chang'an City.
Qin Qiong, Duke of Yi State, suddenly vomited blood and fainted at home.
Fortunately, Duke Yi's mansion was very close to the imperial city, so he quickly invited an imperial physician to treat him, and he was finally rescued.
However, looking at his listless and confused appearance, it seems that time is running out.
After Su Mingzhe finished the sacrifice, he received the news and hurried to the Yiguo Duke's Mansion without returning to the palace.
Before entering the door, I saw the front of Duke Yi's Mansion full of tall horses and noble guards.
At this time, Su Mingzhe didn't bother to see these people and walked in. When he saw Qin Qiong's eldest son Qin Huaiyu, he said anxiously:
"How is Uncle Bao doing?"
"Your Majesty, the imperial doctor said that there is nothing we can do to save him!"
Qin Huaiyu was inexplicably sad, but he had to tell the emperor.
When Qin Qiong learned that the emperor came to see her, she tried to sit up, but was held down by Cheng Yaojin, who had been watching over him:
"Uncle Bao, you're already like this, why are you so stubborn?"
Cheng Yaojin and Qin Qiong were both from Wagangzhai and defected to Li Yuan together. Later they were assigned to Li Shimin's men and made great achievements in unifying the Central Plains for Li Shimin.
Even Li Shimin and Li Yuan, father and son, admitted that in the war of the Tang Dynasty to unify the world, Qin Qiong took the lead and had the greatest military exploits.
It is a pity that such a general with outstanding military exploits is now old and his days are numbered.
When Su Mingzhe came in, he saw that Qin Qiong's face was golden, her lips were purple, and her breath was faint, indicating that her end was approaching.
"Uncle Bao, I'm here to see you."
Regarding Qin Qiong, the protagonist of "The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties", Su Mingzhe has a very good impression of him.
Seeing a generation of heroes dying of illness, it is natural to feel sad.
Memories surged, and for a moment, Su Mingzhe shed a lot of tears in his eyes.
This scene was seen by all the generals present, and they were all excited.
The King of Qin was still there, and he still remembered everyone's friendship.
Qin Qiong had already returned to her original state of mind at this moment. Seeing the emperor crying for her, she was deeply moved. However, knowing that her time had come, she still had to say what she needed to say as soon as possible.
Thinking of the matter, Qin Qiong waved and called his three sons.
The three brothers Qin Huaiyu, Qin Huaiyi, and Qin Huaidao all knelt in front of the bed, with sad expressions on their faces, allowing their father to ask the emperor for their orphans.
Su Mingzhe immediately agreed to let his eldest son Qin Huaiyu inherit the title of Duke Yi. Qin Huaiyi and Qin Huaidao both arranged to serve as generals at the sixth rank of the Prince's East Palace. Finally, he also agreed to marry one of his princesses to Qin Huaidao.
Qin Qiong breathed his last breath of relief after receiving so many guarantees from the emperor.
Many of the generals present looked at Qin Qiong's death with envy.
Qin Qiong died before the implementation of the downgrading system, and his son retained the title of Duke Yi.
Moreover, he also made his youngest son Qin Huaidao the princess, which once again guaranteed wealth for several generations.
It can be said that if Qin Qiong had died a few days later, he would not have had such a good thing.
However, today is Qingming Festival, and Qin Qiong died on this day.
It just happened.
While everyone was feeling emotional, they were also thinking about whether they should learn from Qin Qiong and die as soon as possible after returning home, so as to strive for a generation of wealth for future generations.
Su Mingzhe was in a sad mood at the moment and did not want to pay attention to these generals. He ordered Zhang Anan to go to the Ministry of Rites and ask the Ministry of Rites to arrange Qin Qiong's funeral. Then he left the Duke Yi's Mansion and returned to the palace.
Regarding the candidate for Princess Qin Huai Daoshang, Su Mingzhe already had an idea in mind, and that was Princess Gaoyang.
Originally, next year, Princess Gaoyang would be accused of marrying Fang Xuanling's son Fang Yiai.
However, Fang Yiai is not a good person.
Gao Yang was having an affair with Bianji, and Fang Yiai was guarding the door outside.
How could Su Mingzhe let such a bear bag become his son-in-law?
Therefore, he chose to find a new consort for Princess Gaoyang.
As for Qin Huaidao, he seems to be like his father. I hope he can suppress Gao Yang.
After thinking about the Qin family's affairs, Su Mingzhe slowly sighed again.
Qin Qiong's death represents the end of a generation.
Subsequently, generals such as Li Jing, Duan Zhixuan, Niu Jinda, Yuchi Jingde, etc. will also leave this world one after another.
Only Cheng Yaojin, an old man, lived the longest and could live for nearly thirty years.
Speaking of Cheng Yaojin, an old man, Su Mingzhe felt sorry for his Princess Qinghe.
Princess Qinghe was only ten years old when she was tricked by Cheng Yaojin and persuaded Li Shimin to marry her to Cheng Huailiang, Cheng Yaojin's second son.
Cheng Yaojin, this old man, is nothing.
When Su Mingzhe returned to the palace, Wang De came to remind him that it was Yang Jieyu who asked when he would go to Shujing Palace.
"Go right away!"
Su Mingzhe has been through a lot in recent days. He is upset and wants to vent.
Inside Shujing Hall.
Since today is still the Qingming Festival, Concubine Yang and sisters Yang Jieyu did not prepare sumptuous food and drinks, but only prepared some cold dishes and cold food to entertain the emperor.
Su Mingzhe didn't care about this. After eating some food, he asked about the child.
Needless to say, there is no need to say more about Concubine Yang’s two sons, Li Ke and Li Min.
Li Ke looks very much like Li Shimin from appearance to personality.
If Li Shimin had not wanted to establish the eldest son as the crown prince, Li Shimin would have wanted Li Ke to be the crown prince.
I can only feel sorry for Li Ke, because he is the child of Concubine Yang, not the son of Empress Changsun.
Li Min is a much more naughty kid. He spends his days either hunting or visiting brothels. He even likes to have sex with people around him.
Su Mingzhe and Concubine Yang taught him a lesson countless times, but it was of no use at all.
Finally, the topic turned to Yang Jieyu’s son Li Fu.
Li Fu is only two years old and has not yet been canonized.
Today Su Mingzhe casually gave someone the title of King Zhao.
The titles of princes are based on Qin, Jin, Qi, Chu, Yan, Han, Zhao, Wei, Wu, Yue, Han, Zhou, Song, etc.
As soon as Yang Jieyu heard that her son was named 'King of Zhao', she threw herself into the man's arms with joy.
Su Mingzhe casually grabbed Concubine Yang who was about to get out of the way.
We are all so familiar with each other, so why go away?
