Seeing that her mother-in-law didn't understand, Xiao Qingxue said, "We have all traveled to this ancient time. Renzong must have passed through the soul."
"Look at this paragraph, originally Renzong was going to die, but then a person's soul traveled through time, and he survived, which is the soul passing through. The person behind him is our person."
A strong wind blew into the palace from the open window, and the gauze curtains fluttered in the wind. Xiao Luolan was stunned for several breaths, and suddenly shuddered.
Is there really a soul in this world?
So where will she and her daughter end up? She felt pity, it could be seen that her daughter accepted Renzong's soul change well, and she seemed not to be surprised. She suddenly felt that she was too backward.
Xiao Qingxue lay on the historical records and looked at Renzong's paragraph. The more she read, the more funny and friendly she felt, but it was too unlucky, so she thought about calling a junior official who was proficient in history books to explain it to her when she had time.
Seeing that the night was getting dark, Xiao Luolan told her daughter not to look too long and pay attention to her eyes. After thinking about it, she warned her daughter not to reveal the matter to others, so she put on a warm cloak and left the Lanxiu Palace. As soon as she went out, Seeing snow falling all over the ground outside, people were kneeling on the ground quietly.
Xiao Luolan was shocked.
A dark figure stood not far from the corridor, the snow and moonlight were white, the man's face was half hidden and half visible, but no one in the surrounding palace reported it.
Xiao Luolan suddenly remembered what her daughter said before about soul penetration. Did Zhou Lang hear it? Probably not. With such a long distance, she was cautious by nature. How could such an appalling soul penetration be tolerated in ancient times? It was comparable to the appearance of ghosts and gods.
For some reason, Xiao Luolan's palms felt numb.
"Why doesn't Madam come over?" Zhou Xu stood at the foot of the steps, slightly raising the umbrella in his hand, as if he was confused: "The snow is getting heavier and heavier. I'll take Madam back to the palace."
Xiao Luolan was a little relieved. She walked down the steps and said softly: "Have you settled the matter over there?" In the evening, Mr. Xie brought a group of veterans of the court to see Zhou Lang, and Zhou Lang went to deal with official matters. .
Zhou Xu held his wife's hand and tilted the umbrella toward her. Under the heavy snow, his voice was low: "It's almost ready." Naturally, the Xie family came to him to urge him to choose an auspicious day to ascend the throne, and the old ministers who surrendered showed their loyalty. .
Xiao Luolan's originally cold hands were wrapped in this man's warm palm, and warmth continued to spread, like an automatic hand warmer. She unconsciously tightened her grip, feeling an indescribable sense of peace of mind. , she turned her head and said: "The meaning in Renzong's edict is similar to what my daughter said, except that his words were a little rude. It wasn't that I didn't want to say it at the time, but I didn't know how to say it. I didn't mean to hide it from you."
She paused and then said softly: "Believe me."
Seeing that his wife was explaining very seriously, Zhou Xu was afraid that he wouldn't believe it. He smoothed the thin snow from her temples and sighed, "I believe it."
"He and Madam you are from the same place?" Zhou Xu said.
Xiao Luolan nodded: "But he came a long time ago." She said frankly to Zhou Lang: "The text in the edict is in another language, and I know a little bit about it. When Renzong was seriously ill, he felt that the world was very bad. Maybe it was because some people in the court were worried that the edict would be destroyed if he told the truth, so they used another language to express his anger towards the world."
"The rest is gone." Xiao Luolan said. She didn't want to be separated from Zhou Lang because of these trivial matters. Zhou Xu lowered the umbrella to cover the two of them, clasped the back of his wife's snow-white neck in the dark, and kissed her. Kiss her lips.
Xiao Luolan looked at him and found that Zhou Lang's eyes were pure black, and his kissing movements seemed to swallow her into his belly, with a hungry greed.
Xiao Luolan vaguely smelled a strange aroma, a slightly astringent bitter aroma, and the aroma of wine, but it was gone after a closer sniff.
After the kiss, Xiao Luolan looked around and saw that there was no one around. The hot heat on her face had just subsided a little. Her head was a little hot: "What do you think of Renzong?"
"He is enthusiastic but not deeply involved in the world." Zhou Xu whispered: "Renzong was already a few hundred years ago, and now this is my world. If Madam thinks it is not good enough." He squeezed Madam's hand: " I’ll make it okay.”
"so…"
He narrowed his eyes and smiled.
"Madam and I will always be together."
Xiao Luolan felt the heat on her face rising again. She nodded inexplicably. Zhou Xu touched the lady's jade face that was smeared with red clouds and kissed her. The sachet around her waist revealed the slightest hint of white grass Velvet, blending in with the color of snow.
In the heavy snow, the fragrance of Imperata becomes stronger.
It seems to attract ghosts and gods to drive him away.
Chapter 342
Prime Minister Xie Jize, who was promoted to the leader of the ministers, wrote a letter on behalf of the ministers half a month ago requesting Zhou Youzhou to ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor. A country cannot live without a king for a day. Now that the old dynasty has been overthrown, it is the time for the new dynasty to rise and bring peace to the world. The plan of the people is the plan of the common people and the country, and the general's ascension to the throne is the result of public expectations.
With the new dynasty and the new atmosphere, the Jianghuai River and Luo River were unimpeded. Overnight, crowds of people came one after another towards Chang'an. Soon, the wealthiest people in the world gathered here.
Half a month is neither long nor short. As the Minister of Rites, Xie Lingfu has the unshirkable responsibility to prepare for the coronation ceremony of the new emperor. It can be said that when the city of Chang'an was destroyed, he had already made preparations in secret. Occasionally, Xie Lingfu would think of it. There are regrets about being a good young man under his own department, but more about the excitement of the new dynasty and the further excitement of his family.
Therefore, we are more careful in handling and strive to be perfect in every step without making any mistakes.
Then, the person involved is often the one holding back.
For example, Zhou Youzhou should give in to the world three times. This is in line with the norms and etiquette. His Xie family has been prepared to give advice three times. He never expected that Zhou Youzhou would be so sincere. Xie Lingfu agreed. As an old man in the court, Xie Lingfu was speechless and choked at that time. He looked around and found that there was no objection at all. There were many more generals in the court, and those generals were all from Zhou Youzhou. They were all big and strong. Like an ox, with eyes like lightning, and so fierce, it has a terrifying aura that will draw a sword at the slightest disagreement.
The soldiers and horses in Chang'an City were also taken over by people from Zhou Youzhou. The generals loyal to Emperor Yongxing were all killed, and everything inside and outside the imperial city was cleared. All the royal family members except Prince Bao, who was retiring in Jingzhou, were not spared, and they were all imprisoned. There are not many, but there are more than a dozen of the children of Emperor Yongxing. The princes and grandsons are imprisoned in Yaozi Lane, which is a small and narrow remote alley in the cold palace. It is estimated that they will not be able to leave for eternity.
As soon as Prime Minister Ji in the imperial court died, the royalists completely lost their last remaining power. Several old ministers wanted to observe the country's integrity and submitted letters to resign. Zhou Youzhou treated them very favorably. Not only did they agree, but they also gave many generous gifts, and two The three choices were left in the court, and the rhetoric was to see how Zhou Youzhou would treat the former prince.
Now the Xie family can be said to be very proud. With the help of Zhou Youzhou, they have eradicated the political enemies of the Duan Party. The emperor of the new dynasty is related to them by marriage. All the planning and sacrifices in the past have paid off hugely.
Xie's rise again.
There were vacancies in the imperial court, and everyone was interested in the important official positions around the emperor and some high-ranking officials. However, everything could only be divided up until the new emperor officially ascended the throne. It was inevitable that there would be a fight for it. Xie Lingfu thought to himself, before in Yong. Among Emperor Xing's side, Chen Qing, a scholar and a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, and a disciple of Duke Xiao, are still standing tall and strong in the government and the public. They seem to be honored and ready to be at Zhou Youzhou's side at any time. I heard that several plans have been made secretly. In the memorial for recommending officials, I guess the person recommended must be a member of the Xiao family from Jiangnan.
Especially since Mr. Xiao is still the order of Luoyang, and... Xie Lingfu's brows twitched slightly. The wife Zhou Youzhou loves now is the daughter of the Xiao family. No need to guess, the Xiao family is about to rise. Xie Lingfu has this premonition, and this day is very special. It will come soon.
In fact, the princess has many people under her command, especially Lian Shiqing, the cunning fox-like governor of Taiyang County.
There are also the Zhou family who are about to come, as well as the Lu family who are busy coming to Chang'an to congratulate them, the Lu family in Luzhou, and the He family in Jingzhou... The young master of Youzhou is still sticking to Langge without any impetuousness. Xie Lingfu, the Minister of Rites, who has been immersed in officialdom for a long time After thinking about it for a moment, several forces in the court faintly surfaced, but Young Master Youzhou is not in a hurry, they are a little anxious.
Xie Lingfu was thinking about things in his mind and said in an orderly manner: "The Qintian Supervisor has chosen an auspicious day, which is the sub-sui day this year. The altar in the southern suburbs has been prepared. At that time, the general will be invited to come on stage and burn the sky to worship the ancestors. By the way, God’s will comforts the people’s hearts.”
The transitional scene must be carried out, and it must be carried out grandly and solemnly.
After Jiao Tian, he was regarded as the emperor, and then he wore the imperial robes and sat in the imperial palace, and received worship and salutes from hundreds of officials. During this period, there were many tedious etiquettes such as ringing bells and giving banquets. Finally, the imperial edict of enthronement was issued and the title of the country was changed.
A new empire was born.
Zhou Xu nodded and said, "Just follow the rules."
Zhou Xu was currently wearing a black python suit and said to Xie Lingfu: "The enthronement ceremony and the conferment ceremony will be held on the same day. The princess's standards will be the highest. It must be done well."
Xie Lingfu said respectfully: "Yes, the palace weaving bureau is already rushing to make the princess's imperial attire. It will be finished before the ceremony. The princess's attire will be ready in the next three days." He wondered: "It's the prince's robe. Because the prince's robe is I don’t know how to cut and measure before anyone is there..."
Xie Jize glanced at his second brother and frowned secretly.
Chen Qing, who had been acting as a no-nonsense person at the scene, silently adjusted the sleeves of his official robe, as if there was a flower on it. Jin Ben had no reaction and felt a little bored. All he had seen in the past few days were old officials, Yang Dong and General Lin Wenjue. Now in charge of the security of the palace, that is, the forbidden army, he and Hu Dali guard Chang'an City. After these days, they have one thought, whether the time of beating the dawn drum in Taiji Palace is too early.
Before dawn, the dawn drum was beaten, hundreds of times at a time, disturbing the people. Jin Ben swallowed his yawn, with dark circles under his eyes, and found that the atmosphere in the hall seemed a bit strange, because he had not officially ascended the throne. , the general temporarily acts as regent, that is, there is a regent chair not far from the dragon chair.
The general sat in the regent's chair.
Hu Dali was drowsy. He was also sleepy. Only after entering Chang'an City did he realize that it was not easy to be a high official. It was dark in the winter and he had to get up. After these days, he didn't understand these things. How can an old man not be sleepy at this age?
Unlike Leng Touqing, who had just entered the officialdom, the remaining surviving old ministers of Da Chu immediately realized what the Xie family was doing.
Two days ago, the officials in the court were discussing the name of the new dynasty, the name of the country, etc. Most of them were discussed by the military attachés under Zhou Youzhou. The civil servants in the palace knew that those generals were from Zhou Youzhou, so they remained silent. Let them have their say.
Some people in the old dynasty have been destroyed with the rise of the new dynasty, such as Li Bozhi's Li family, Duan family, and many princes, who have been reduced in power or killed.
Now the military generals in the palace are all the confidants of the new emperor, and they will not ask for trouble. Although most of the civil servants in the palace feel that these military generals are arrogant and will cause trouble sooner or later, so they talk more about easing taxes and encouraging private production. , and people's livelihood.
The conversation among the generals was lively, and naturally they talked about the title of queen. This proposal greatly pleased the new emperor. Someone immediately said that the little princess was talented and smart, and she should have a nice and auspicious title of princess.
The emperor was very happy, so the civil servants who were well-read in poetry and literature took action and proposed several princess names on the spot. All of them were good, but they have not yet been decided.
Now that the title of princess is almost gone, what about the prince?
The prince is still in Langge. From what the Xie family wants, they probably want Zhou Youzhou to officially make the young master of Youzhou the prince. After all, the titles of queen and princess have been given and put on the agenda. We cannot favor one over the other, let alone , now that all Chang'an knows about the in-law relationship between the Xie family and the prince, it makes sense for the Xie family to want to help the young master of Youzhou.
As the only adult eldest son of Zhou Youzhou, the Young Master of Youzhou, it is understandable that the Xie family asked for the title of princess through the queen.
But then again.
Father and son, father and prince, are completely different relationships.
Now that the new emperor is only one step away from ascending the throne, is it too early to propose to the prince? Many people thought so, and then they thought about how favored the princess was, and asked themselves, no wonder the Xie family has a sense of crisis.
After all, Zhou Youzhou looks strong and healthy.
Zhou Xu looked at some of the thoughts of the people below and said, "It will be fine when you are careful enough to do it."
Seeing that the general spoke calmly, Xie Lingfu couldn't figure out the true thoughts of the general for a while. He smoothly asked for a seal, and the general naturally said that when the young master of Youzhou comes to make clothes, everything will fall into place? Therefore, in fact, the young master of Youzhou still holds a lot of weight in the heart of the general.
The Minister of Rites went to court with many conjectures in his mind.
The three Xie brothers walked together.
Xie Jize said: "Lingfu, you are too hasty, don't be so reckless next time."
"It would be a pity not to fight for such a good opportunity for Qingwu." Xie Wanjun argued.
"Young Master Youzhou's only mistake is that the overall situation has been decided." Xie Jize said slowly: "This kind of unnecessary thing will do a lot of harm but no good."
"You all should keep a low profile from now on," Xie Jize warned.
The side room of Dragon Palace.
Zhou Xu once again met Xiaoyaozi's eldest brother, who was the imperial advisor of the old dynasty. Emperor Yongxing treated this imperial advisor well. Xiaoyaozi had an immortal demeanor, while the imperial advisor had a glowing face and a wealthy body.
"Ling Xiaozi has met the General." Ling Xiaozi smiled flatteringly and found that the General's waist was still hanging from the Imperata sachet. The Imperata inside was given to the General by himself. His smile was a little smaller. Imperata has many uses. , the biggest use is to offer sacrifices to ghosts and gods. According to the Zhou Dynasty, Imperata soaked in wine can channel spirits and attract gods and ghosts. Such a ghost and god object that others can't avoid is hung on the waist of the general.
"Tell me about your Taoist classics, such as the theory of gods and ghosts, the incantation of victory, and the scripture of longevity." Zhou Xu sat down and said to Ling Xiaozi.
Ling Xiaozi knew as soon as he heard that the general was not completely ignorant of Taoism. For some reason, he felt a little disappointed. Even if the sect the new emperor was interested in was Taoism rather than Buddhism, the general probably wanted to seek help from others like many emperors. Live forever.
Ling Xiaozi explained responsibly.
"Is there a spell to connect two people's fates together?" After hearing this, Zhou Xu went straight to the point.
"Everyone has a destiny. People of our generation practice Taoism and cultivate their lives. In the eyes of those who practice Taoism, destiny is not static. Just like a general's destiny has become extremely precious now." Ling Xiaozi said good things, and then Said: "If mortals want to connect their fates, they need to use secret mantras to write their birth dates on the Taoist Supreme Spirit of Three Purities. Then the two people must practice virtue and do good deeds. When their merits are complete, their fates will be connected." .”
After Ling Xiaozi finished speaking, his heart was pounding with fright, but on his face he tried his best to make the general believe him.
It seems to have worked.
"Will people whose fates are connected be together for all eternity?" Zhou Xu asked again.
"Yes." Ling Xiaozi said bravely.
Zhou Xu looked at the weather outside.
Xixue Feifei, he doesn't ask about the common people or ghosts and gods, he is greedy.
Chapter 343
Xiao Luolan looked at the piles of princess titles presented and felt dizzy. The civil servants were really powerful. The princess titles were all based on classics, such as Rouyi, An Ning, Le Jia, and some wanted to use the title as a fiefdom. Princess Qinghe, there are so many titles and each of them sounds good. Xiao Luolan showed a light smile and looked down at them one by one.
Dong Xue drew up the beaded curtain outside. Xiao Qingxue took off her cloak that was stained with falling snow. Xia He took it and then stood outside with Dong Xue. When the young lady was talking to the princess, she didn't like to be waited on and often chased people away. After going out, the maids serving in this huge palace were frightened at first, and they knelt on the ground to apologize. The situation has not improved now, and there are always a group of people everywhere.
