One day later.
The death of the Supreme Emperor Li Yuan has been announced to the world.
Outside the mourning hall, Li Shimin, Queen Changsun and others were at the front, followed by hundreds of civil and military officials.
After the officials, there were Li Yunxiao and Li Chunfeng who stopped to watch.
Seeing that the people were almost here, Changsun Wuji took out the imperial edict and said loudly to the bottom:
"The Emperor's last edict!"
[In today's world, people like life but hate death. They give rich burials but ruin their careers. I don't want to wear heavy clothes to hurt lives. Moreover, I am neither virtuous nor able to help the people. Now that I have collapsed, I have made heavy clothes come for a long time. How can you tell the world how many times I have been exposed to cold and heat, because I am so immoral? 】
[The orders of the officials and the people have come and they have been released for three days. There is no prohibition on marrying, drinking, eating and eating meat. Isn’t this a profound understanding of the destiny of the people and pity for the people! Therefore, today the king's army is attacking on four occasions, and the military planes are rushing. After the small burial is completed, it is appropriate for the heir to take care of things elsewhere. Major military and state affairs must not be suspended, and ordinary idle tasks must be assigned to his duties. 】
[The weight and weight of the clothes are all based on the Han system, and the sun is changed to the moon, which is suitable for the matter. The system of the garden and mausoleum is based on frugality, taking into account the rules of Han and Wei Dynasties, and sending hundreds of ministers, filial sons and loyal ministers to their residence, so as not to violate my wishes. 】
Li Shimin had never seen the edict left by Li Yuan long ago, but now after hearing it, he actually felt a little tight in his chest.
In just a few words, Li Yuan described himself as a foolish king to clear Li Shimin's name.
Everything is handled in a simple manner, there is no need to spend money, and the people are not prohibited from drinking and eating meat.
And if he could hear it, naturally the civil and military officials below could also hear it.
"The Emperor...is really thoughtful."
Li Chunfeng said with respect.
Li Yunxiao nodded.
"I'm curious, why do so many people like to be emperors? Aren't they uncomfortable even though they are as tired as dogs all day long and have to guard against all kinds of assassinations and rebellions?"
"Brother Yunxiao only saw one side. Although what he said is correct, the emperor can conquer the world with one word. How many people in the world can refuse this absolute temptation."
"That's too much." Li Yunxiao raised three fingers: "For example, you, Brother Yuan, and I don't want to be the emperor."
"Shh~~~ Walls have ears."
At this time, Li Shimin turned around and looked forward, wondering what he was thinking.
It wasn't until he was silent for a long time that he slowly opened his mouth to give instructions on what to do next.
Since everything was kept simple, Li Shimin should abide by it and bury him in Xianling, with the temple name Gaozu and the posthumous name Emperor Taiwu.
After saying all this, Li Shimin said with a little sadness:
"My father has been as kind to me as a mountain. I have decided to observe my filial piety for my father for three years to respect my kindness in raising him!"
"What!?"
"Your Majesty, please think twice!!"
"Yes, Your Majesty! The country cannot live without a king for a day. Although Your Majesty has lost a loved one, the Tang Dynasty still needs your Majesty to govern. I hope that Your Majesty will take back your life for the sake of the world and the people of the Tang Dynasty."
Hearing Li Shimin's announcement of filial piety, all the ministers panicked and offered words of advice one after another.
On the one hand, he agreed with Li Shimin's filial piety, but on the other hand, he blocked his filial piety.
Li Yunxiao curled his lips at the side.
"This is the imperial court. It's so fucking disgusting to me. Being a bitch has to build a memorial arch. It's not his father who is the one who died emotionally."
Li Chunfeng frowned slightly.
"Brother Yunxiao, what you said is wrong. Your Majesty's filial piety is naturally obvious to everyone, but I think your Majesty may have done it intentionally."
"On purpose? What do you mean?"
Li Yunxiao wondered, keeping filial piety is a natural principle, what does it mean to do it intentionally?
"Don't be impatient, just watch."
At this time, except for some of Li Shimin's confidants, all the major court officials were playing the role of bitches.
At this moment, an eleven or twelve-year-old boy, dressed in mourning robes and possessing extraordinary abilities at a young age, walked out.
"Brother Imperial still needs to govern the world, why not let me do this for you?"
The young man cupped his hands towards Li Shimin and lowered his head slightly.
"Who is that person? Why is he so awesome?"
Li Yunxiao looked at the young man and asked Li Chunfeng.
Li Chunfeng said calmly: "King of Han, Li Yuanchang."
"Li Yuanchang...."
"Hiss~~" Li Yunxiao clicked his tongue, touching his chin and lost in thought.
"Why is this name so familiar? I seem to have heard it before."
"It's normal to hear that. He is your Majesty's half-brother and the seventh son of the Supreme Emperor."
"oh..."
Li Yunxiao agreed casually, but then he suddenly remembered who Li Yuanchang was!
"Why did Brother Yunxiao change his face?"
Li Yunxiao whispered: "I don't think that guy is a fuel-efficient lamp."
Li Chunfeng smiled lightly and shook his head: "Young man with outstanding demeanor and guarding my brother's grave, how come you treat him so well?"
"I've learned some physiognomy techniques, and I can see a little bit."
The physiognomy was naturally made up by Li Yunxiao, and he had learned some acupuncture and Qianjin Yaofang in the past three months.
"I didn't expect that Brother Yunxiao is so knowledgeable. He learned so much about physiognomy in just three months. It really makes me ashamed."
"However, even if Brother Yunxiao sees something, don't open your mouth and say it. The secret cannot be leaked easily. Every time you share it with others, freedom disaster will follow."
"Then you and Yuan Tiangang have said so many things to each other, wouldn't it mean that a disaster is imminent?"
Li Chunfeng smiled lightly and said: "There may be disasters, but not now. Compared with me, my brother Yuan will definitely have more disasters than me."
"why?"
"Because he prefers to go against the grain. He dares what others don't dare. He wants to do what others don't want..."
Just when the two were discussing this matter.
After Li Yuanchang came out, Li Shimin secretly observed the expressions of the courtiers below.
After a moment of silence, he said calmly: "Since the emperor has this intention, "I! "How can you refuse politely?"
"Okay, then you will act as "me" and keep the filial piety for my father..."
"yes!"
After the words fell, Li Yuanchang slowly retreated.
Next comes a bunch of complicated rituals and burial.
They were busy until dusk, and then all the ministers dispersed.
Outside the Xianling Mausoleum, there was silence all around. Only the slight cold wind blew the burned ashes on the ground, adding a strange color to this snow-white land.
"Your Majesty, they are all gone. You didn't sleep all night yesterday. It's time for you to take a rest."
Empress Changsun comforted her softly from behind, her eyes showing worry.
Li Shimin slowly closed his eyes and said in a low voice: "Go back, I want to stay with my father for a while."
Empress Changsun frowned slightly and couldn't help but sigh.
She knew that there were grudges and agreements between the two, but shouldn't these things be resolved with the death of the Supreme Emperor?
But why is he frowning now?
"His Majesty...."
"I told you to stay here for a while!"
Queen Changsun paused, shook her head, turned and left.
Step - step -
Not long after she left, the sound of stepping on the snow came from behind Li Shimin, and it was Li Yunxiao who rushed back.
While walking back, Li Yunxiao touched the token of Maple Star Pavilion, feeling a little sad and returned unconsciously.
But he didn't know that Li Shimin didn't go back at this time.
Arriving next to Li Shimin, Li Yunxiao, like Li Shimin, knelt in front of Li Yuan's tomb.
Li Shimin glanced at Li Yunxiao in surprise.
"Why come back?"
"Repay the favor."
Upon hearing this answer, Li Shimin glanced at Li Yunxiao lightly and said nothing.
At this time, Li Yunxiao took out the token of Maple Star Pavilion from his arms.
"This was given to me by the Supreme Emperor before his death. I will be in charge of Maple Star Pavilion on behalf of me."
Li Shimin didn't even look at it, and said calmly: "I know."
"Then, Your Majesty, do you want to take it back?"
"Accept it? Why accept it? Since it was given by my father, it is yours."
After the words fell, Li Shimin looked at Li Yunxiao, and his inner strength suddenly burst out.
"Li Yunxiao, to be honest, I've long been unhappy with you for being such a tough guy! Today I'm a little confused. It's better to choose a different day than to hit the sun. Why don't you practice with me!"
