Liu Xin was proud without knowing it, and Liu Chengyou was calm and cold. Mrs. Li glanced at her uncle and nephew a few times, sighed slightly, and said: "Uncle, I am tired from working all the way with the official family. You can Stand down for now!"
Hearing this, Liu Xin stopped abruptly and glanced at Liu Chengyou, who was sitting in the seat with a stiff expression, feeling blocked in his heart. Fortunately, the Empress Dowager's face was as kind as before. She cupped her hands and said, "Sister-in-law and the official family will rest first. I won't disturb you too much and will take my leave first!"
After saying that, he bowed to Liu Chengyou reluctantly and left the room.
There was silence in the tent for a while. Seeing that Liu Chengyou's expression gradually became silent, he opened his mouth and persuaded in a comforting tone: "Erlang, this is also your uncle's intention..."
Obviously, when Li said this, he felt a little sad. Of course, his heart was filled with anger, but Liu Chengyou couldn't bear to lose his temper with the Queen Mother. He stood up, walked to the large open box presented by Liu Xinjin, and picked up a string of pearls, which were crystal clear and shining with precious light.
"I heard from the emperor's uncle that these are the finest southern beads produced in Lingnan, and they are worth a lot of money!" Liu Chengyou threw the beads down casually and said indifferently: "But, what is the use of it? It cannot be eaten or worn, it is only for Are you having fun?"
"Erlang, I know you advocate simplicity and are angry in your heart!"
"When I succeed to the throne, I will send an edict to all the states and prefectures in the world to withhold all rare and precious objects and extravagant playthings!" With anger suppressed in his heart, Liu Chengyou said in a cold voice: "I advocate simplicity. How can these meritorious officials and nobles take it to heart when they scrimp on food and clothing in the palace? The rest of the vassals and towns are just as restrained in the world. As an uncle of the emperor and a direct relative of the clan, he, Liu Xin, does not want to set an example for others, but indulges in extravagance. "
"There is only this box of treasures in front of me. How much wealth and things does he have amassed behind this? In Tokyo, I heard that the people of Xuzhou had been suffering for a long time, and the voices of resentment filled the fields. . If you enter Xuzhou, you will give me a big gift!"
"Hey..." Seeing that Liu Chengyou was not hiding his anger, Li waved his hands and said, "Let's deal with your father's funeral first, and don't cause any unnecessary problems. Let's deal with your uncle's affairs later!"
Mrs. Li was always so gentle and generous, understanding and calm. In comparison, Liu Chengyou seemed a little restless.
However, with Liu Chengyou's temperament, he regained his composure after venting his anger. Facing his mother's gentle gaze, Liu Chengyou clasped his hands and said, "I lost my temper and scared Feng Jia. Please forgive me."
"I know it's not easy for you!" Mrs. Li said, "You and I, mother and son, don't need to say such things!"
"Mom, please rest first, I'll take my leave first!" Upon seeing this, Liu Chengyou bowed.
Observing Liu Chengyou's expression, Li nodded: "Go!"
After Liu Chengyou left, Mrs. Li couldn't help but shook her head a few times, frowned, scanned Liu Xin's box of gifts, and waved her hand to let people put it away. Then, thinking of something, Feng Wei solemnly warned the waiter serving under the tent: "What the officials just said has leaked out. Everyone will be severely punished and there will be no mercy!"
"Yes!" When Mrs. Li became serious, she was so majestic that all the waiters could hardly lift their heads.
There was wind in his footsteps. Liu Chengyou returned to his tent and directly ordered Zhang Dejun: "Preach the Martial Arts Envoy!"
Feeling Liu Chengyou's stern tone, the eunuch Zhang Dejun did not dare to say anything at all, and hurriedly arranged for the summons.
Li Shaoyou was in the camp. In just a moment, he was summoned and listened to the holy teachings with some doubts.
Liu Chengyou didn't bother to talk too much. He kept a straight face and spoke eloquently: "Ask your people to investigate and find out for me what the official situation of Xuzhou and the people of Yingchuan are like!"
"Yes!" Li Shaoyou had a look and agreed simply.
"Zhang Neiguan, I wonder why the official is so angry?" After leaving the tent, Li Shaoyou asked Zhang Dejun in a low voice.
Upon hearing the question, Zhang Dejun's handsome face immediately condensed, he glanced at the imperial tent and shook his head: "Sir Li, you are a stupid person. Although you serve the officials, you really don't know anything about the officials' affairs!"
Looking at Zhang Dejun and seeing his cautious look, Li Shaoyou sighed inwardly, this eunuch is not very old, but he has a tight tongue. There was still a smile on his face: "Thank you!"
With Li Shaoyou's intelligence, how could he be completely confused? Walking slowly in the imperial camp, Li Shaoyou thought to himself: "It seems that Liu Xin made a mistake in giving gifts. It depends on the official's intentions. Uncle Liu will not be able to get rid of him this time. Investigation must be done Which step?"
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Liu Xin's matter is just an interlude for the time being. This time he goes south, at least on the surface, Liu Zhiyuan's funeral matters are more important than anything else, and there is no room for error. It took another two days to reach the mausoleum.
There are many mountains in Yangzhai, and the location of Ruiling was also based on Feng Shui. It is located in the northeastern suburbs of Yangzhai. No one expected Liu Zhiyuan to collapse so quickly at the beginning. Construction started in February of the first year of Qianyou and was stopped several times. The court also continued to allocate more money, food and people. It also took ten months to complete.
However, limited by national finances, the scale is not large.
When they arrived at Ruiling, the Zi Palace was enshrined in the lower palace, and they were buried in the mausoleum on an auspicious day selected by Sitianjian Du Sheng and other ministers. Liu Zhiyuan's funeral started from the time when he was sent to Tokyo to the time when the spirit arrived at the mausoleum. Liu Chengyou tried his best to streamline the process, but it still took a lot of time and energy.
But for such a big event as a funeral, Liu Chengyou had to pay enough attention to it.
Until Zi Gong entered the mausoleum and was buried in the imperial hall, Liu Chengyou and the Queen Mother brought their concubines, ministers and soldiers to worship.
In front of the mountain mausoleum, the burial ceremony has come to an end. The cold spring breeze blew the flags and flags fluttering. In the center of the worship ceremony, a rather sad cry continued, but this cry seemed a bit lonely.
It was Prime Minister Yang Bin. Perhaps he was deeply in love and could not restrain himself. He was filled with sadness. He cried loudly in front of the mausoleum, kowtowed, and murmured about Liu Zhiyuan's kindness to him.
Not far away from him, Liu Chengyou glanced at his performance with his peripheral vision, his heart a little empty, his mind a little stiff, and his eyes a little cold.
As for this ritual of mourning, it has been done a long time ago. But now, as the ceremony was about to end, Yang Bin was wailing in pain in front of such a scene, as if he was missing something.
It would be strange for Liu Chengyou to feel better. But it’s hard to show off in front of so many people.
He kept a straight face until his crying suddenly stopped.
"Guan family, Mr. Yang was overly sad and fainted from crying!" the waiter reported carefully.
"You can tell how loyal Yang Qing is to the late emperor!" Liu Chengyou twitched the corner of his mouth, raised his hand and ordered: "Take him down and take good care of him!"
"yes!"
When the ceremony is over and arrangements are made for protecting the tomb, it is finally over. On this trip south, the most important thing was completed. After nearly a year of delay, Liu Zhiyuan was finally laid to rest. Liu Chengyou, an unfilial son...
When the emperor arrived at Yangzhai, Liu Chengyou's closest officials and confidants all knew that the weather was in a bad mood!
