In the afternoon, Zhang Yi and Xiao Liu left Chang'an. They both dressed up and did not ride Jueying and Feihuang. Those two horses were too eye-catching.
The two of them transferred to other fast horses and arrived in Xianyang in two hours.
There was also an incident on the way. The two of them were followed as soon as they left the palace. They ran ten miles away and were still in hot pursuit.
Liu Zhong and other Imperial Forest Army officers, who were disguised as civilians and were protecting him, discovered him. They chased him, pulled out his dagger and killed him, then dragged him to the forest and buried him hastily.
There was no time for interrogation at this time.
Today's situation is extremely complicated, and I don't know who sent the spies. There are big things to do now, so I can only kill one by one.
Xiao Liu met her uncle, the head of the Liu family, and explained the situation behind closed doors. Both parties burst into tears.
My uncle agreed that the couple should be buried together, but he thought it was too hasty. At the very least, a ritual ceremony should be performed to inform the queen of her spirit in heaven.
"Uncle, my father has been dreaming about my mother these days. My mother is very happy. My mother's spirit in heaven knows about it. This matter must be kept strictly confidential. No one in the Liu family except my uncle should tell about it. In addition, we have a Taoist priest to do the work.
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It's not that Xiao Liu can't trust his family, but because people talk too much, and he's afraid that spies will overhear their chats, and all his hard work will be wasted. The Taoist priest is referring to Xiao Long.
Uncle nodded in agreement.
Zhang Yi and his uncle sat down to discuss and asked his uncle to organize the Liu family to guard outside the cemetery. He said that the king was coming to pay homage to the queen in person. The situation was tense and the Liu family had to beware of assassins.
In fact, the King comes to visit the Queen every month and often stays for a few days. The Liu family has long been used to it. Unfortunately, the King is now seriously ill and it is difficult to even walk. He really cannot come and can only meet her in another world.
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The uncle handed the key to the tomb door to Xiaoliu and went to make arrangements.
Xiao Liu and Zhang Yi went to visit their mother, bringing flowers and fruits. The cemetery has an elegant environment, with birds singing and flowers fragrant. Xiao Liu has been there many times with her father, and it is like another home for her.
Xiao Liu took the key to unlock the door, and Zhang Yi pushed open the heavy iron door. It was not cold in the tomb, and the temperature was kept at a comfortable level. There were hundreds of lanterns lit inside, and the passages were lined with calligraphy and paintings. Basically, they were father and daughter.
Both works.
Zhang Yi noticed that there was a huge stone weighing several thousand kilograms above the passage. After the couple was buried together, the tomb was permanently sealed.
But later, my father felt that Xianyang was too far away, so he wanted to be closer to Chang'an City. Zhang Yi supported this wish. In the end, he wanted to sleep with his beloved wife, but he couldn't let go of his beloved daughter and state affairs, so he did this.
A decision.
When they came to the coffin, the two of them knelt down and worshiped. Xiaoliu told her mother about the move in a natural tone, as if her loving mother was still alive and listening to her words.
Zhang Yi also said something, praising his father's greatness and his mother's kindness. He also praised Xiaoliu, saying that she was both civil and military, wise, brave, strong and calm. He would definitely take good care of Xiaoliu in all his life, so please rest assured, mother.
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Everything goes according to plan.
After dusk fell, Liu Zhu, Liu Zhong, Xiaolong and Shi Gandang arrived, and Liu Cheng stayed by the king's side.
Including Xiaoliu's uncle, a total of seven people were present.
Everyone knelt down to pray, and Xiaolong recited Taoist scriptures and performed rituals.
Then, six people except Xiaoliu took action. They were all strong men and could easily carry the coffin weighing 1,500 kilograms and moved it to the carriage parked at the door.
Then he moved the funerary objects and so on one by one to other carriages.
The drivers were Xiaoliu's five sisters, as well as Anu and Yue Ya'er, all dressed up as coachmen.
Zhang Yi and Xiao Liu got on the cart carrying the coffin and stayed with their mother.
Under the moonlight, the convoy set off, one after another, driving steadily on the wide road.
It was a smooth journey, and there was no one on the road. The warriors extended the warning line to hundreds of meters away to ensure that everything was safe.
Arriving at Guanyin Tower at midnight, Xiao Han and Niu rushed to pick her up. Brother Zhang Yi carried the coffin up the mountain and took it to the mausoleum.
Inside the tomb, candlelight was brightly lit and flowers were blooming. Xiaoliu was very satisfied.
The calligraphy and paintings were all hung up, and the funerary objects were placed in place. It was almost dawn.
Xiaolong performed another ritual ceremony. This brother was really omnipotent. When he put on the Taoist robe, he became a Taoist priest. When he put on the official uniform, he became the Minister of the Ministry of Justice. When he put on the armor, he became a brave general.
Zhang Yi and Xiao Liu thanked their brothers again and again.
A big event was finally completed successfully.
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After returning to the palace, Zhang Yi and Xiao Liu took a bath, changed clothes, and rested for a while. When their father woke up, they went to report to him, and his father was satisfied.
With the support of the two men, he came to the palace compound and used a telescope to look at the Guanyin Tower in the south. The peak was bathed in the morning light and looked gleaming.
He said happily: "The great poet Bai Juyi wrote a poem called "Climb the Guanyintai and Look at the City." Can you memorize it?"
Xiao Liu smiled and said: "Of course I can memorize it. Hundreds of houses are like a Go game, and twelve streets are like vegetable beds..."
Before she had finished reciting, Zhang Yi continued: "Looking slightly into the morning fire, there is a star with five doors to the west. Bai Juyi stood on the Guanyin platform and saw hundreds of civil and military officials attending the morning court, holding lights in their hands, like the stars in the sky A star leads directly to the palace!"
"Okay, okay!" Dad danced happily.
He just wanted to see such a prosperous Tang Dynasty, where the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, the monarchs and ministers worked diligently, and the country became increasingly prosperous.
"My adopted son, my father knows that you shoulder a heavy responsibility, but you must be able to bear it before you can achieve great things. Liu'er just serves her husband wholeheartedly and does not interfere in political affairs."
"I remember, father, but if I go to the battlefield with my husband, it doesn't count as interfering in political affairs, right?"
"Going to the battlefield does not count as interference, but you have to follow your husband's arrangements whether you are allowed to go or not. As a father, I don't care."
The three of them all laughed. Zhang Yi would definitely not let Liu Er go to the battlefield to fight. It was okay to show his nakedness occasionally to boost morale, but it was best not to go to the bloody battlefield.
After laughing, the three of them could not help but fall silent. Although they were all mentally prepared and had made arrangements for the funeral, the separation was imminent, and the pain was still unspeakable!
At this time, Xiaolong walked slowly over alone.
When the righteous brother is busy, he will help the righteous brother sort out the memorials and distinguish the matters according to their priority, making it easier for the righteous brother to deal with them.
However, Xiaolong will never approve a word on it. This is the right of the sworn brother and no one can exceed it. He understands this truth.
Xiaolong had a busy night and went straight into work without rest. Zhang Yi felt sorry for this brother. Seeing his solemn expression, he knew that he had something important, something very urgent and important!
However, Xiaolong did not talk about political affairs, but smiled and saluted the king.
"Thank you, Xiaolong, Taoist Master Zhuge Canglong." King Liu Kai listened to the young couple's story and was particularly grateful to the Taoist priest. He held his hand and said, "With your help, Yi'er will be just like Liu Bang." With Zhang Liang, Liu Bei has Zhuge Liang’s help!”
There is no higher praise and recognition than this.
Xiaolong was very moved and said a few words of humility.
Zhang Yi knew that Xiaolong had something important to do, so he and Xiaoliu helped his father Wang go back to rest.
There was a drumbeat in his heart, and he couldn't help but secretly sigh, couldn't he be allowed to spend the last few days of his life with his father in peace?