Under the night, Tai Chi Palace is brilliant and majestic.
Inside Changle Gate, the lights are brightly lit.
When Li Xuan arrived at Changlemen, Qianniu Guards were already standing inside and outside, looking serious and serious.
Outside the gate of the inner hall, Pei Guangxiao, the minister of Zongzheng Temple, was waiting solemnly outside the hall, wearing black brocade clothes and a respectful expression.
Seeing Li Xuan appear, Pei Guangxiao turned to look at Li Xuan with a surprised expression, cupped his hands and said, "I have met the King of Nanchang."
"I've met Pei Weng!" Li Xuan immediately returned the greeting respectfully.
Pei Guangxiao, Pei Xingjian and Pei Yan are all descendants of the Pei family in Hedong, but Pei Guangxiao was born in Dongjuan Pei, Pei Xingjian was born in Zhongjuan Pei, and Pei Yan was born in Xima Pei.
Therefore, the Pei family currently has three ministers, ministers, and even a former crown princess, so that they can be firmly protected from impeachment in the court.
Aristocratic families, of the same clan, but different families, it was just a trick of the emperor to push the favor.
The order of favor is not only aimed at the royal family, but also the aristocratic families, so it is an eternal and unsolvable conspiracy.
Pei Guangxiao stood next to Li Xuan and asked in a low voice: "Did Honglu Temple receive the news so soon?"
Li Xuan looked at the palace door, but she shook her head slightly and said, "My nephew was meeting the Holy Spirit at that time. He came here with the Holy Spirit's decree to check the situation."
Pei Guangxiao was stunned for a moment, and then said with emotion: "I have heard that my nephew has a great family, but I never thought that this is not enough."
Now it was Li Xuan's turn to be slightly stunned, and quickly whispered: "Weng Pei, that's not the case, it's a matter of duty."
"Then why don't others have such a job?" Pei Guangxiao pointed it out directly in one sentence, leaving Li Xuan in a daze.
Of course he knew that he could now become the Young Minister of Honglu Temple. In addition to his own abilities, the emperor's attempt to balance the political situation was also one of the reasons.
But now, when Pei Guangxiao said this, Li Xuan suddenly felt that the emperor had other motives for doing this.
Li Xian or Li Xian?
…
With a "squeak" sound, the closed door opened. Qiu Huan, the chambermaid dressed in green, nodded solemnly to the people in the yard outside.
Li Xuan, Minister of Zongzheng Temple Pei Guangxiao, Minister of Rites Li Huaiyan, Guanglu Siqing Chen Guang, Taifu Shaoqing Liang Wujian, all entered the simple inner hall one by one.
In the dim candlelight, a figure was lying calmly on the bed. He was wearing a double-breasted blue phoenix Zhai coat and nine emerald four phoenixes with double sideburns. His expression was peaceful, the wrinkles on his face were much smoother, and his eyes were slightly slender. Closed, as if sleeping soundly, this is none other than Princess Yin, Zheng Guanyin.
Li Xuan, Pei Guangxiao, Li Huaiyan, Chen Guang, and Liang Wujian first bowed and saluted Zheng Guanyin's body, and then looked at the eunuch Qiu Huan in great surprise.
Because what Princess Zheng Guanyin wore was exactly the dress of the Crown Princess.
You know, Li Jiancheng was finally demoted to the title of King Yinxi, and Zheng Guanyin was the Princess Yinxi. How can she wear the clothes of a princess now?
Facing the questioning looks from the clan, the Ministry of Rites and others, Qiu Huan nodded slightly.
The words were not spoken, but the meaning was there.
This matter has already been approved by the Emperor and Empress Wu, and it is even more so that this is the arrangement of the Emperor and Empress Wu.
He is just a dead person, and no matter how great the favor is, it is only reserved for the living.
Everyone sighed in their hearts, then turned around and looked at Lord Guide of County who was kneeling under the bed and weeping silently. Everyone bowed slightly and said, "Your Highness, I express my condolences."
The head of Guide County was born in the first year of Zhenguan and was forty-nine years old.
Although she is old, her face is still beautiful. She looks like she is only in her early thirties and is well-maintained.
The Lord of Guide County suppressed the sadness on his face, picked up the silk and wiped the tears on his face, then stood up, bowed and said, "Thank you for your help."
"Don't dare!" Everyone bowed at the same time.
The Lord of Guide County took a deep breath, then looked at Qiu Huan, the eunuch on one side, and said softly: "Let's begin!"
"Here!" Qiu Huan nodded immediately, and then waved to the outside. Several strong chamberlains immediately walked into the palace from the outside, carefully lifted Concubine Zheng from the bed, and walked slowly in front of everyone. Got out.
Li Xuan, Pei Guangxiao, Li Huaiyan, Chen Guang, and Liang Wujian all lowered their heads slightly, as if they did not dare to look at Concubine Zheng's face.
But everyone's eyes quickly glanced at Concubine Zheng's face. That's why they came here at this time.
Concubine Zheng's face was calm and not strange at all, and her ten fingers were spread out peacefully.
There were no signs of poisoning.
The Lord of Guide County followed Concubine Zheng's body and slowly walked out of the inner hall. Everyone immediately bowed and said, "Send you off to Your Highness."
When the Lord of Guide County came out of the inner hall, everyone present raised their heads at the same time and stared at Qiu Huan, the chamberlain supervisor.
Qiu Huan waved the fly whisk in his hand, cupped his hands to everyone and said: "Shao Honglu, Da Zongzheng, Shao Zongbo, Lang Zhongling, Shao Taifu.
Before the Lantern Festival, Princess Xi asked her to watch the Lantern Festival lanterns and made a promise.
When she got up the next morning, the maid Xu discovered that Princess Xi was ill. The imperial doctor diagnosed her with cold and fever. However, Concubine Zheng was old and despite daily diagnosis and treatment, she was unable to save her life.
The Lord of Guide County has been serving him every day since five days ago, but he finally passed away on the 23rd today. The medical records of Shang Pharmacy and Imperial Hospital are here, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and History record them here.
According to the order, Princess Zheng's death was suspended for five days. The funeral was held at the principal's residence in Guide County and she was buried in Gaoyangyuan with her husband. "
After Qiu Huan finished speaking, he bowed slightly and let out a stack of copywriting behind him.
Everyone's eyes immediately turned to Pei Guangxiao, who was the oldest among them.
Pei Guangxiao did not hesitate, then stepped forward directly, turned over briefly twice, then stepped back, nodding slightly to everyone.
The next moment, Pei Guangxiao, Li Huaiyan, Chen Guang, and Liang Wujian looked at Li Xuan at the same time.
Who said he was from the clan? Li Xuan sighed helplessly, slightly cupped his hands, and then walked up.
Li Xuan flipped through a few medical records. The prescriptions and medicinal materials on them were all used to treat wind and cold diseases, so there was no problem.
Li Xuan retreated, and Li Huaiyan, Chen Guang, and Liang Wujian stepped forward to check, and finally heaved a sigh of relief.
This is a necessary procedure, and even the historians hiding in the dark see it and record it in the history books.
"Everyone, since you have nothing to do, please go to the residence of the Lord of Guide County. After settling in properly, you can go back and rest." Qiu Huan slightly arched his hands to everyone.
Everyone immediately bowed and said: "Here!"
Pei Guangxiao, Li Xuan, Li Huaiyan, Chen Guang, and Liang Wujian left the inner hall one after another, and then escorted the body of Princess Xi to the main residence of Guide County.
After everyone left, Qiu Huan stood alone in the main hall, then packed up all the medical cases and walked out of the inner hall.
The faint scent of incense filled the inner hall, and there was a sense of calm.
At this time, Qiu Huan's voice came from outside the palace: "Clean every corner of this place thoroughly. No foreign matter is allowed to be left."
"Here!" In a deep voice, a servant in black walked in from outside, and then began to clean every corner of the entire temple.
Under the bed, behind the curtains, on the roof, on the beams, in every drawer, under every floor, they carefully searched everything they could see and think of, leaving no debris behind.
After a long time, everyone left.
The door of the palace was closed, and darkness enveloped the house completely, and no more candlelight was lit.
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In Yongjiafang, a black-framed carriage slowly drove out of the palace, escorted forward by more than a dozen Jinwu guards.
In the carriage, Li Xuan adjusted her clothes a little, and then breathed a sigh of relief. Then she looked at Li Huaiyan opposite and asked, "Brother, why are you here in person this time?"
Li Huaiyan's cousin Li Niannian hooked up with the King of East China Sea. Although His Majesty did not hold Shi'an County Duke accountable for this matter, he also relieved his brother Li Xuansi from the post of Lieutenant Commander in the Forbidden Army.
Although Li Mian still retains his position as Minister of Rites, this time, his appearance at the funeral of Princess Yin was somewhat sensitive.
"This is originally within the scope of my duties as a brother. Although this trip is somewhat sensitive, it is better than deliberately avoiding suspicion and making people suspicious." Li Huaiyan smiled bitterly and shook his head. It was just the lesser of two evils. .
"That's good. At least some people ask. If the facts are told from you and me, some people will believe it." Li Xuan leaned back against the car.
Li Xuan, Li Huaiyan, Pei Guangxiao and others are here today because the emperor wants to tell the world through their mouths.
The death of Princess Yin was completely natural. There was no poison or any malicious plan.
People's hearts are like this and the situation is like this. Being cautious is never a bad thing.
"My dear brother is the disciple of Medicine King. If my dear brother speaks, no one will question him." Li Huaiyan glanced at Li Xuan, and the reason why Li Xuan appeared here became even more straightforward.
Li Xuan sighed softly, leaned against the frame and said no more.
Li Xuan recalled that she had seen the peaceful remains of Crown Princess Zheng before, and all the perfect medical records showed that Concubine Zheng died naturally from the cold and there was no accident.
But is it really so?
It's windy and cold, so just leave the windows open at night, especially in winter.
The person who left the window open could be someone in the palace, or Concubine Zheng herself.
It could be murder or suicide.
Or maybe no one did anything, but someone told Concubine Zheng last year that she was going to die in the first month of the year.
So in the first month, no one did anything and she died.
The human heart has its own plans, and life and death are in the control of others.
"I heard that this time, Brother Xian will take the opportunity to capture the King of East China Sea." Li Huaiyan looked at Li Xuan and asked in a low voice: "Is this possible?"
Li Xuan took a deep look at Li Huaiyan, and then said: "This time for Concubine Zheng's funeral, the reason why the palace wants Concubine Zheng to be buried from the residence of the Lord of Guide County is to tell the world that the Lord of Guide County is Prince Yin. The last posthumous child, there is no one else."
Li Huaiyan looked at Li Xuan and frowned slightly, seeming to have understood something.
"Therefore, for me this time, it is best for Concubine Zheng's funeral to be peaceful and pass smoothly. No matter who tries to cause trouble, it must be completely suppressed out of the sight of the world." Li Xuan opened the curtain and looked at the car. He glanced outside and then continued: "The same is true for that person. He must make a noise at this funeral. If he makes no noise, then even if the world's family knows that he is the son of Prince Yin, they will not invest in an incompetent person. of a person, not to mention that he can’t even prove this.”
"So, although this is the best time to seize the King of East China Sea, the first thing is to ensure that there are no accidents in the funeral. Concubine Zheng will be buried in Gaoyangyuan. Anyone who tries to cause trouble will be killed." Li Xuan woke up. , his calm words made Li Huaiyan silent for a long time.
(End of chapter)
