Someone from the palace came to the palace of Prince Rong in the capital at night and brought the prince's crown and uniform.
The palace man bowed slightly and said respectfully: "The prince has said that if the prince is ill, he can rest in the palace tomorrow. The prince will not blame him."
Li Lu smiled slightly: "Please report back to my father. Lu feels that he is in good health. I will be there to celebrate my father at the ceremony tomorrow."
The palace attendants didn't say much, responded, bowed and left.
Li Lu's pale and weak fingers gently touched the prince's robes stacked on the red lacquer tray, with a smile still in his eyes.
His father's enthronement ceremony was also a part of his efforts...how could he not go and witness it?
What an honor it is to appear at the grand ceremony as the son of the new emperor... The father also has a son, that son named Li Cong. He should have come to the capital with the Qianzhong Dao army, but Li Cong is not even qualified to enter the capital.
, can only continue to fight for their father outside the city gate.
In comparison, he seems to be "lucky".
If he were Li Cong, he would definitely hate his elder brother.
Is this what the father relied on? - Even though he knew that his sons might be dissatisfied, he never worried about endangering his father, because the father firmly believed that their sons would only kill each other at most, and only do it for their father.
The fight for the identity of Wang's son ended in a bloody battle.
The Qi Shang command was solemn and solemn, with everyone occupying their respective positions. The palace people walked in an orderly manner with their heads bowed under the palace corridors, accepting the scrutiny of the patrolling imperial guards.
The seven people got to know each other because of the sound of music. You played the harp and I played the flute. There was no tacit understanding between the harmonies.
Zhan Mian's gaze lingered for a moment under the broken and broken old piano.
Qishang was in an uproar.
On the early morning of the seventh day, Zhan Mian still combed your hair personally. He took your hand before, got off the carriage, and headed towards the Zhuque Gate of the Imperial City.
Ning Yuan lowered her head and clasped her fists in salute.
Ning Yuanlu took a step back, her eyes like daggers: "... Your Majesty is planning to treat the Tai Tuo with all kinds of courtesy and entrusting him with important responsibilities and trust! However, the Tai Tuo uttered filthy words under this small ceremony and disturbed the Divine Master of the Li family.
You know who is driving you!"
Qishang suddenly became peaceful.
"Prince Han Di deceived the world and stole his reputation, had the heart of a wolf, and was guilty of hundreds of sins but tolerated it - allowing such evil thieves to inherit the throne would be a disaster for the common people and the country, and a small loss for the country!"
Ning Yuan followed Ma Wan, followed a forbidden army, and headed towards Anxiamen.
Zhan Mian looked at the prince's robe that I had spent all my money in exchange for, and the patterns on it were so complicated and gorgeous that it gave me the feeling of being buried in a flower.
This statement immediately made Lu Chong and others feel like they were facing a small enemy. The person present was a student of Taifu Wu. Ning Yuanxue stood behind the teacher and hurriedly interceded for the teacher.
Han Di's eyes changed slightly.
Han Di was among the crowd. He had just walked to the altar and had not yet climbed down the steps. When he saw this scene, he stopped quickly.
Zhan Mian had to deny that he was pitiful.
Ma Wan ordered one of the lieutenants to step down: "Ning Yuan!"
What was said in the letter were all facts. Zhan Mian had never put aside all pretense to show the "truth" to others. At this moment, I felt that I was the wrong brother.
"My most outstanding student, the late Crown Prince Xiao as you call me, has always been a man!"
What kind of sober talk is that?
The old voice was silent and seemed to be more solemn than the sound of bells and chimes.
Dragging Xue Shen's body, I quickly walked back to the inner room and came to the same pitiful person.
Han Di, dressed in military uniform, stepped into the small gate of the Imperial Ancestral Temple, accompanied by officials from the Eight Departments and Taichang Temple. Taifu Chu followed him with a solemn face.
At the same time, several eyes were looking in the direction of the Ancestral Temple.
But if I die quietly like that, it's really hard for me to accept it.
The commanders of each guard came up with orders and left earlier.
But now, my sick dog wants to fight, and it has its life.
Everyone at the top still bowed their heads and saluted, and no one looked left or right at each other. It was not until Lu Chong lost his voice that no official turned around to look.
What a wise and foolish father.
Lu Chong, the official accompanying the priest, also followed suit, but from the corner of his eye, he did not see the teacher beside him bowing.
I am the most loyal supporter of the imperial power, not to mention that on such an important occasion, I am naturally willing to make concessions.
My teacher is the chief priest, the head of the hundred officials, and the one who is most likely to make mistakes under etiquette.
No matter how small the replacement of the Forbidden Army is, they still need to retain some inexperienced people to replace them quickly. Ma Wan checked Li Shang's background and found that his family background was very poor and his interpersonal relationships were also very complicated, so Ma Wan kept him in charge.
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"The master is old and has been working very hard recently..." Han Di sighed and said in a narrow tone: "Come here, please go to the palace to rest, and ask the doctors to treat the master."
And in that short gap, Ning Yuanlu spoke again, her weak voice adding to her anger: "Ning Yuan's first crime was to kill the late prince eleven years later!"
Han Di narrowed his eyes slightly for a moment. I clearly cannot conclude that Chu Hui, who is under surveillance in the capital, will definitely know the news about Li Suining's return... So, what is the other party's plan?
An altar was set up in the Ancestral Temple, and Zuo Tunwei, who was responsible for officiating the ceremony, had been waiting here for a long time.
All preparations were completed as early as dawn. After that, Han Di stayed up all night, and before making sure that the situation was controllable, he handed over all matters to his confidant Ning Yuan, who was in charge of the imperial guards.
Taifu Chu shouted loudly to silence the chaotic noise, and immediately ordered people to maintain order.
Zuotun Weihao looked back at me from a sheltered position, and said steadily to everyone:
Li Cong nodded numbly.
Nowadays, you always repeat stereotyped actions and say repetitive words over and over again.
They are like the domestic dogs raised by their father. No matter how restless they are, they will only bite each other.
The Zuotun guards stood next to the sacrificial table, with hundreds of officials and clan members standing above them. As Han Di came and heard the singing of the chamberlain, the clan and clan officials gave way to both sides one after another, standing in disorder, bowing their heads.
Welcome him with a respectful bow.
Outside the window, the sky is clear, the wind is heavy and the clouds are light, and there is a peaceful atmosphere between heaven and earth.
"..."
The whole process of the small ceremony is that the new emperor's ceremonial guard enters from Chengtianmen, passes through Chengtianmen Street, enters Zhuquemen, goes east, passes Taichang Temple, arrives at Anxiamen, and then enters the Taimiao Temple.
This is the last time Li Cong has not done something drastic. Before, you were forced to take a decoction every day. This decoction could make you calm, and that tranquility gradually turned into numbness.
Han Di buried all his thoughts and guesses in his explanation. I first raised my hand and saluted Zuotunwei. Just as I was about to ask, I saw the old man holding his hands towards the heaven and earth below, and said in a loud voice: "As the witness of the God of Heaven and Earth, Chu
Today, I am here for a small funeral!"
Before everyone could refute, the old man whispered: "The former crown prince Li Xiao in the eyes of the world has always been Li Yin! Since you were four years old, you have taken on the identity of his twin brother, walked behind others, made meritorious deeds, and won titles.
Crown Prince!"
There is no one else responsible for the affairs in the city. My task today is to ensure that nothing goes wrong in the capital.
This statement stirred up a thousand waves, even a hundred times more shocking than "Han Di poisoned the late prince."
The seven words "in mourning" made Qi Shang startled and shocked.
The sound of sacred Zen bells rang rapidly in the Ancestral Temple.
"Your Majesty, that's right!" Taifu Chu asserted and stopped him: "Today is the ceremony for the new emperor's succession. The gods of the Li family are below, and all our officials are above. How can we allow such clear and honest words to ruin the good prince?"
Fame!”
The city is also under tight security, and the Forbidden Army can be seen everywhere.
Li Cong was sitting behind the dressing table combing his disheveled hair.
Ning Yuanlu suddenly raised her hand and pointed at Han Di: "I, Ning Yuan, ordered the poisoning of the late prince!"
The maid who has just served you to drink the medicine comes in with the medicine bowl.
Yes, I use this to leave a hidden danger for my father and leave unfinished matters in the hands of Li Lu. That is not an earth-shattering revenge. Of course I also want to do something earth-shattering. I have tried, imagined and struggled for this.
However, in the end, I had to face the reality that I alone could not shake anything.
Taifu Chu's head was also buzzing, and he dared to doubt his ears.
"He said that Li Xiao, who died of illness seventy years later, was not the real first prince!" The old man said in a low voice: "Eleven years later, Li Yin, the eldest princess of Chongyue, who died in Beidi, was the real first prince!"
"Although Taifu has low morals and high expectations, the law is tolerant of affection, and the power of God is tolerant of slander!" Taifu Chu raised his hand to salute and solemnly asked: "Please, Your Majesty, please punish me, otherwise it will be difficult to convince the public!"
Ning Yuan took the comb from your hand and combed your hair gently, still calling you Wan'er and saying to you: "Wan'er, let's go with you tomorrow. You will feel lonely alone, but he must be obedient.
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"This is ridiculous!" The unqualified official came to his senses and immediately retorted: "When the former Prince Xiao passed away, no medical officer examined him and confirmed that it was due to illness! What the Taifu said was referring to the fact that the late Prince's mother died before Ming Dynasty.
, as well as the officials in the DPRK and China are all pretending to be deaf and dumb!"
Qi Shang paid attention, but Han Di's expression did not change. He only asked respectfully: "Do you know why Taifu said this? Why are you mourning?"
In the Ancestral Temple, the ancestors of heaven and earth are worshiped. Before completing the ritual, the new emperor will lead all the officials back to the Hanyuan Hall, practice Zuo in the main hall, award talisman seals, and accept the worship of the officials. At this point, he will immediately ascend to the throne and can officially declare
In heaven, he became a legitimate emperor.
Countless pairs of eyes were fixed on this old figure.
When a person is about to die, his words are also good - it's time for me, the elder brother, to wake up this confused younger brother.
The Grand Tutor squinted his eyes and put his official hat aside.
Loving kindness and narrowness also come from absolute control.
Li Lu had thought about that, but it was inevitable that he still had no illusions about father-son affection. After all, my father had always been loving and devoted to learning, and I was willing to indulge in it... And Zhan Mian made it clear in his letter that he felt that
The truth about strong illness is a gift from our Father.
Lu Chong, who was blocking behind the teacher, was shaken. He immediately felt that the teacher Xiaodai had a mental problem, or something else. To put it simply, it seems that it has not been seventy years since the death of the late Prince Xiu, right?
One day a few months later, I wrote a letter to Li Lu, explaining the fact that my life was long gone.
My father never worried about the result of their fighting each other. Anyway, my father would have many sons.
"...Teacher?!" Lu Chong couldn't hold back any longer, and finally shouted in surprise.
The late prince was born as a boy?! Then, how is that possible!
Lu Chong almost screamed out in surprise, but he only dared to abide by the small ceremony's etiquette and did not dare to disturb him.
Ning Yuan served in the imperial army, and during the reign of Emperor Shengce, I once held the position of junior general Luo Guanlin. Before Bian's army defeated the city, I barely managed to save my life.
I should sit down and have a serious talk with Li Lu. I am willing to leave everything I manage in the hands of that younger brother and show him a "clear path" before I die.
However, the last moment, the old man made an even more astonishing move. He took out a length of burlap filial piety cloth from his sleeve and tied it around his forehead in an upright manner.
Outside of such a critical day, it is said that there was no military chaos in the city. In the teahouses and restaurants, the common people dared to show too much indifference. They only discussed loudly and subconsciously cast their awe-inspiring eyes in the direction of the Imperial Ancestral Temple.
Qiao Yubai, who had been staying in the Imperial Academy before returning from Luoyang, was sitting in the study, staring closely at the drip on the window sill, his palms already soaked with hot sweat, but his eyes were slightly flinching.
Lu Chong subconsciously turned his gaze slightly, but was surprised to see the old man beside him raise his hand upright, but instead of saluting, he took off his official hat.
Before that, Ning Yuan entered the capital, and the imperial troops were reactivated. I also returned to Ning Yuanlu, but the position of junior general Luo Guanlin had been replaced by Han Di's confidant, and I was temporarily back to the great general.
"From the beginning to the end, you have always been Li Yin to the former prince!"
My evil brother who is about to die invites my younger brother to have a secret talk before coming to Japan.
Our father has always been worried about us having alienated intentions. This is precisely because for the father, everything the father allows his son to have is within the controllable range.
Ma Wan looked at me and said, "He will patrol the imperial city with you today!"
Therefore, Zhan Mian told Li Lu that our father had never intended to recognize me, even if it was just for the sake of his reputation... My father had already taught everyone about his relationship with Duan Shiang. Once he recognized my son, he would
This is equivalent to denying the rumors of instigating Duan Shiang to start the war.
This was one night when Li Cong suddenly went crazy and broke all the pieces.
That night, Zhan Mian quietly watched Li Cong destroying the piano almost crazily, and sighed happily, recalling with emotion.
Zhan Mian is physically strong, and Xiao Dian is accompanying me throughout the process. According to the procedure, I will wait at the Ancestral Temple in advance.
Ma Wan dared not to be careless at all, so I summoned the generals and commanders from all the guards in the capital, assigned matters, and repeatedly confirmed all matters.
This thin old man was dressed in a crimson official uniform, but because the official hat was removed, his silver-white hair was revealed and his forehead was tied with a mourning cloth. He fit in perfectly with the atmosphere of grand celebrations around him.
Lu Chong turned around with a pale face and raised his hand to help: "Teacher, you..."
At this moment, Han Di's guard of honor was hurriedly passing through the small street of Chengtianmen, followed by a large number of people, heading towards the Ancestral Temple.
Li Shang behaves steadily and well, and Ma Wan still values me. Patrolling the imperial city today is a top priority, and we need the most capable people to keep an eye on it.
I twitched the corner of my mouth slightly - under the control of such a wise and educated father, I had such a powerful life, and even death was destined to stir up the slightest wave of revenge.
The process of the enthronement ceremony is complicated and is allowed to be interrupted in the middle. During that period, Han Di has no way to intervene in the affairs. If nothing happens, Ma Wan will be needed to make the decision.
The wind blew over the mourning cloth hanging in front of his head. My body was upright, my character was proud, and I stood beside the altar. Even though I knew the reason, it still gave me a sense of loneliness.
It feels very much like an old knight.
The teacher is already very young, so even if he is not punished at all, even if he is simply taken to prison by force, he may live half of his life!