The lifeblood was held in the palm of the emperor's hand, and now whether it is life or death has not yet been known, how can the queen mother dare to show any dissatisfaction? The reason for being late was because the skirt was soiled when wading across the water, and I had to change to a new set of sacrificial clothes. The sacrificial clothes are the most luxurious robes, which need to be put on layer by layer, and more than a dozen palace maids have to work for a while at the same time.
That's why everyone in the hall waited for a quarter of an hour before they saw the Queen Mother hurried over, and knelt down on the emperor's left side. It is unknown how the courtiers and the royal clans thought, but the perception must not be better. Emperor Shengyuan's expression was as usual, and he raised his hand to signal the start of the sacrificial ceremony. The silent and empty hall immediately sounded sad music.
The grief and music gradually subsided, and the chanting of monks and guests slowly merged into it, echoing in the hall and touching the eardrums. It was the first time for Guan Suyi to participate in such a grand and solemn scene.
After reciting a passage of scriptures, Emperor Shengyuan stepped onto the high platform, knelt in front of the spirit, and sang and read the sacrificial text word by word, attracting everyone to listen. The courtiers thought that it would be good to be able to write the sentences smoothly based on His Majesty's literary talent, but they did not expect this manuscript to be so heartwarming and tear-jerking, and it was written in the form of a letter, which became more and more profound.
If it weren't for this sacrificial text, they would never have imagined that His Majesty was raised by a pack of wolves, nor could they have imagined how he swept thousands of troops on the battlefield and went through life and death. The reason why people become powerful and great is that they really need extraordinary creation, and they need to attack with great difficulty. It is not easy for His Majesty to walk all the way, and it is God's will to be able to ascend the throne!
The courtiers, who were already subdued, were in awe of His Majesty at this moment, and they had no objection. After writing the dragon blood and black yellow, the writing of the sacrificial essay turned sharply, and it actually recounted sadness and farewell. The most violent writing is mixed with a few soft silk, but it is not abrupt at all, but it is extremely harmonious, and it also slows down the high tone. Pull down, sink into mourning.
Those with keen eyes and ears immediately realized that these few paragraphs that set the tone and draw the fiber must be done by Mrs. Guan. It was precisely because she raised her hand and pressed it down that she did not make this sacrifice tinged with blood and murderousness, but instead made it more majestic and terrifying.
Good article! The most affectionate, the most tender, the most sincere and the most filial! Another masterpiece! If this article is announced to the world, the imperial prestige will be more prosperous, the imperial power will be more stable, and the rumor of the real dragon emperor will surely spread to Kyushu! While applauding secretly, the courtiers had to admit that only Mrs. Guan could set such a tone of hardness and softness for this article. If it were replaced by any great Confucian, it would not be able to write such a touching effect. Not to mention that men are naturally rougher than women, and they are not good at expressing delicate emotions. Even if they can express them, how can they tell him in front of His Majesty, "How should you remember the first queen mother?" Embarrassment is a trivial matter, and if you make trouble, you will be charged with a "disrespectful" charge.
"Good article!" The courtiers who were immersed in their own thoughts were awakened by Master Xuanguang's admiration, and when he regained his senses, he realized that his cheeks were covered with tears, and His Majesty on the high platform closed his eyes tightly, choked up unspeakably, and seemed to be in pain. Extreme.
Even though she had cried once in the inner hall before, Guan Suyi's eyes were still red, seeing the handkerchief handed by the eldest princess, she quickly took it and wiped her face.
"This kid has made great progress in his literary skills! Sure enough, only Mrs. Guan can teach him well. I thought that when my old lady taught him to speak, he almost scratched his face, but in the end, he couldn't, so he had to be beaten every day, repeatedly It took him a month to tame him. The first word he learned was Amu, and the first word he said to me was 'Where is Amu'. At that time I didn't dare to answer him because I also thought he was the reincarnation of an evil spirit. The reason why I approached him and taught him was just for fun." The eldest princess recalled the past with emotion.
Guan Suyi listened silently, feeling very uncomfortable. She still resented Kunal's debauchery, but her resentment was much lessened. The reason why he is arrogant and domineering is due to the living environment. How can beasts reason with people? It is their instinct to pounce on their prey and bite. In front of him, he was able to restrain this instinct and not do irreparable things, which was considered extremely attentive.
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After all, the sacrificial text was not burned, and it continued to be offered in front of the spirit to infuse the power of vows, and it would be buried on the day when the coffin of the Queen Mother was buried.
When Master Xuanguang announced that this morning's ritual was over, the courtiers couldn't come back to their senses. They are ready to chant day and night. You must know that the last emperor of the previous dynasty held a ritual for his deceased mother, detained monks and ministers of civil and military affairs for more than three months, how many people coughed up blood, and how many died of exhaustion. The memory is still fresh.
I thought that the emperor attached so much importance to the sacrifice of the first empress dowager, and he had to follow the example, but I didn't expect him to be so lenient. Two hours in the morning, two hours in the afternoon, and they dispersed at night. Stay, if you are kind and benevolent!
The ministers greeted His Majesty with gratitude, but he did not expect that he would call everyone to the pantry to eat fast food together, and there was no imperial airs at all. Everyone was flattered and followed, and Guan Suyi was held hostage by the eldest princess and had to fall behind.
The two sat down at the women's table in the inner palace, and when they saw the solemn expression of Emperor Sheng Yuan with clear eyes, they all sneered in their hearts.
"This shit is getting better and better! I used to write everything on my face, and my brain was a muscle. Now that I am an emperor, I can cover up some dirty thoughts." The eldest princess does not believe in the so-called so-called He didn't say a word or slept, sneering in a low voice while slicing the rice, his eyes slowly averted, and fell on a few women on the opposite side.
Guan Suyi followed her line of sight, raised her eyebrows and said, "The princes and concubines are very sincere, their eyes are red from crying, and now they can't even eat."
The three daughters-in-law of the empress dowager sat opposite. Since the husband has never been pursued, he can only be regarded as the prince and concubine. The last time we met at the flower banquet, these people were surrounded by many young children. They were heavily makeup and bossy. Especially the eldest prince concubine, her fingers kept trembling, and she couldn't even hold the bowls and chopsticks.
The eldest princess snorted coldly, "What kind of sincerity? The lifeblood was seized, and I had to give in. The palace has changed. Look at the concubines of the Jiuli clan, who didn't even dare to touch the side of Kunal before. Right now, they are all looking forward to moving; not to mention those Han concubines, they are probably already thinking about how to hook up and how to sleep. People's hearts are changeable!"
lifeblood? Is it the little princes? Guan Suyi pondered in her heart, seeing that the Queen Mother had not been at the table for a long time, she couldn't help but ask.
"Don't you know? She took the initiative to request to recite the scriptures for nine, nine and eighty-one days for the queen mother. She must be knocking on the wooden fish before the spirit." The princess grinned. Impressive, it is a role model for our generation!"
If you recite the scriptures for nine, nine and eighty-one days, you will vomit blood and die, right? As expected, the little emperor was taken by Kunal. Guan Suyi picked up the teacup and drank lightly, without the slightest pity or intolerance in her heart. This is an internal battle, and it has nothing to do with her. It is enough for her to keep herself and her family safe. As she lowered her eyes, there seemed to be a scorching gaze poking over, and then she raised her eyes, only to see Kunal's serious face, she was helpless, but a little funny.
Just at this moment, a palace maid hurried over and whispered in her ear, "Mrs. Guan, the guards patrolling the outer hall caught a suspicious young man who claimed to be your stepson, please go over and identify him. So as not to hurt innocent people by mistake.”
How could Zhao Wangshu run into the royal dojo? Is he dying? Guan Suyi was shocked, put down the bowls and chopsticks and accused everyone in the room one by one, quietly went out and came to the open space in front of the hall, only to see that Zhao Wangshu was tied up and detained on the ground. She hurriedly stepped forward to intercede, and when the guard left, she dragged him to a secluded corner and asked him why he came.
Zhao Wangshu didn't say anything at first. After being threatened, he cried and said that Ye Zhen missed his sisters and wanted to meet Ye Cainu. He couldn't bear the disappointment of the other party, so he ran over to inquire.
"Mother, please don't tell my father about my arrest, otherwise he will hate my mother even more. Mother has nothing, just me and my aunt. You are as high above and as you please, just do it. Is it convenient for her? It’s my son’s request! Today, it’s all the son’s own opinion, and it has nothing to do with his mother. If something goes wrong, the son will take the responsibility!”
Looking at Zhao Wangshu, who was crying, Guan Suyi couldn't help but think of him in his previous life. He was also used by others, and he was also in deep death. One was his aunt and the other was his own mother. How could he not behave well? In his heart, blood is the most important thing, right? No matter how nice others treat him, they can't resist a lie from a loved one.
She suddenly felt very tired and said helplessly, "Wait, I'll find someone to ask you about Ye Cainu's whereabouts." In the end, she couldn't help but warn, "No matter who ordered you to come today, she shouldn't Knowing that trespassing in the royal forbidden area is a capital offense. Think clearly before you act in the future, and don’t take risks lightly.”
Zhao Luli wanted to refute, remembering the agreement with his mother, and gritted his teeth, "No one instructed the son, it is the son who wants to come."
"Don't have one son at a time, I'm not your mother." Guan Suyi left without looking back, and finally found a palace maid and asked about Ye Cainu's situation. The person respectfully said, "Madam wants to see Ye Cainu? She lives in the monastery, and this servant will help you arrange it."
Guan Suyi immediately realized that this was another good thing done by Hunar, and he actually made a Ye Zhen! What would happen if Ye Zhen and Ye Zhen met? Ye Zhen's dream of returning to the palace is afraid that it will be completely shattered, right
Her eyes dimmed slightly, and she followed Gong E's words and said, "Then the female official will help arrange it. I want to bring a few people over, can I?"
"Of course. Madam, please go. The servant will wait for you here after making arrangements." Gong E really agreed.