"Why are you waiting for the time not yet come?" Xia Qing thought of Gu Chengyu, anxious in her heart, and urged involuntarily.
At this time, the emperor passed away, and perhaps the prince had not thought about Taoist Tianji. But Gu Chengyu would never forget it. Everyone in the court knew that Taoist Tianji was recommended by him.
If the prince puts the blame on him, wouldn't he be in danger?
"Why are you in a hurry? Go and stabilize those people first. The princes haven't arrived yet, how can we act rashly?"
The cloaked man chuckled, mocking Xia Qing's timidity.
This time is a good time, but you must proceed with caution. The master said that it is okay to fish in troubled waters, but if it is not feasible, then you have to wait for another opportunity.
As for Xia Qing, an old man, do you really think that the master will trust him? If he is not useful, then abandon him.
"What, but as soon as I appear in the palace, those people will definitely arrest me. Maybe they have thought of it now and will soon besiege my residence."
Xia Qing was a little worried. The man suddenly changed his plan, which made him also worried.
These people change their plans at will and ask him to cooperate from time to time. Do you think he is stupid? He has been in the officialdom for many years. Is he unprepared?
"What are you afraid of? The more this happens, the more you should go. Don't worry, you have a lot of power in the court. Even if the old emperor dies, your remaining power will still be there."
The harsh, sinister laughter gave Xia Qing goosebumps all over his body. He didn't know whether this man was a human or a ghost. He wore this black cloak all day long and didn't even dare to show his face.
Xia Qing also knew that there was no good solution at the moment. He walked around the room and then thought of an idea.
In Chengqian Palace, all the officials were dressed in plain silk and kneeling in the palace.
The prince stood on the steps and looked around. It was white and miserable. All the officials from the capital were gathered here. They could not kneel inside the palace, while the lower-ranking officials knelt outside the palace. Tomorrow morning, the ladies of the capital would also have to kneel down.
Come to express condolences.
This is the last time that my father accepts the kneeling of all officials. In the future, he will be the one who becomes the master of the world.
The prince glanced around and looked at the officials who were surrendering at his feet, and he couldn't help but feel excited.
"Your Highness, the Emperor, has passed away. You must immediately send people to the fiefdoms of the feudal kings to report the funeral, and order the feudal kings to rush to the capital immediately to mourn." Hu Mao took a few steps forward with his knees deep and reported to the prince.
The prince's thoughts were interrupted by Hu Maoshen, and he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed on his face. His father had just passed away, and he was thinking about these things, which was really unfilial.
"It's natural. The people sent to various places to announce the funeral have already set off." The prince couldn't help but have a headache when he thought of the two ambitious brothers.
When their father died, Prince Gong and Prince Jing, as princes, had to come back to pay their respects no matter what.
In fact, according to the old system, when the emperor died, the vassal king was not allowed to enter the capital, and he only had to cry in his fiefdom.
The prince couldn't help but feel regretful. If this dynasty also followed this rule, he wouldn't have to worry so much.
But since the founding of Dayan, this rule has been changed when the late emperor passed away. When these brothers came to the capital, he had to be careful.
"Where is the Third Prince, Your Highness?" Zhong Shize stepped forward, only mentioned one sentence, and then stopped.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, thinks that the Third Prince is now an outsider. He has already retired from the mortal world and devoted himself to Buddha. It would be better for us not to disturb him."
Shen Shikang was more excited than the prince at this time. Although the emperor's death was sudden and caught people off guard. But then the prince succeeded to the throne. As the uncle of the state, his status was naturally different.
When the prince was still a prince, the Shen family protected him in this way, which can be regarded as their best efforts. When the prince ascends the throne, the Shen family will surely become the head of the aristocratic family in the capital.
As for the Crown Princess's maiden family, the Lang family, they are also incomparable to their Shen family.
The prince pondered for a while and said: "Although the third brother has let go of the past, it is a pity that he could not see his father for the last time after his death. We still have to send someone to report the funeral. If he doesn't come, it will be fine after all.
As a monk, you should not have anything to do with the mortal world."
Although his father had told him not to kill his third brother before he died, he was naturally angry at that time. But thinking about it now, his third brother had already become a monk and was completely under his control, so he didn't need to.
Too cautious.
We still have to take care of the general situation. As for whether the third brother will come or not, that is the third brother's own business.
Gu Chengyu was stopped by the Queen before he could return home. As soon as he changed into mourning clothes, he was led into Guangning Palace.
"I am here to see you, the empress, and may your empress be blessed with peace and prosperity." Gu Chengyu knelt down and saluted.
At this moment, the queen also changed into a linen long-sleeved round-neck gown. All the luxurious jewelry was gone, and she only had a silver hairpin on her head. She was really very pure.
At this moment, the queen looked haggard, and the hand holding the handkerchief glanced at the corners of her red eyes from time to time.
"Come on, I have always heard that Gu Shaoqing has great literary talents and talents, and he is also as good-looking as Pan An. When I saw him today, he is indeed well-deserved."
The queen's voice was choked with sobs, but it was still very majestic.
She looked Gu Chengyu up and down with her eyes, and she had to say that his appearance was indeed pleasing to the eye. No wonder Sister Ying has always been obsessed with this person.
A pair of good-looking skin made Sister Ying completely fascinated. The queen looked at Gu Chengyu with a bit of dissatisfaction.
"Your Majesty, your praise is ridiculous. The rumors are exaggerated. I am ashamed of myself." Gu Chengyu was currently speculating on the Queen's intention, which must be related to the Emperor's summons to him before his death.
Is this because you don’t trust yourself and are testing yourself?
"Gu Shaoqing, please don't be too modest. I have always admired you for being such a sensible and talented young man."
The emperor picked up the tea bowl and took a sip.
"Thank you for your appreciation, I'm really flattered." Gu Chengyu's ability to climb up the ladder was all achieved by being shameless.
No matter whether the Queen meant something or not, he just pretended to be crazy and acted like a fool.
Night had already fallen by now, and he hadn't returned home yet, so he didn't know what was going on at home. His parents didn't understand these rules, and the whole city was under martial law at the moment. He hadn't gone back, and he didn't know if there would be chaos at home.
Gu Chengyu was worried about the house, and at the same time he was also very curious about the brocade box in the space. He didn't know what was in it, and he didn't have time to look at it until now.
Because the queen summoned him, he was not even asked to go back to pick up the plain clothes, and even asked the palace sewing room to do it for him.
"Gu Shaoqing, the emperor relied on you very much during his lifetime. Even before his death, he didn't even see the prince or me, but he wanted to see you. Don't let the emperor's sincerity be betrayed."
The emperor changed the subject and finally brought up the matter of his last words.
Gu Chengyu immediately knelt down and said, "I am grateful for the emperor's kindness. I will do my best to serve the new emperor in the future."
The queen was quite satisfied with Gu Chengyu's move, but she did not hear the special meaning in his words.
"I and your Majesty were a young couple. Now that he is gone, I am extremely sad and heartbroken. Although I have handed over the throne to Dun'er, I am afraid Dun'er is too loyal and loyal, and I am afraid that I will not be able to subjugate those old and cunning ministers."