Chapter 243 Pan Shimei committed suicide! (5 more)
Tianqing City, Zhuque Street, Pan Mansion.
"It's not good! The master committed suicide!!!"
With the sound of the butler tearing his throat, the entire Pan Mansion instantly exploded!
I saw Pan Shimei hanging from the beam in Pan Shimei's study, and there was a piece of rice paper on the desk with the beautiful self written on it.
After all, he is the prime minister of the dynasty and the head of the civil service. How can he not have good calligraphy?
However, such an old minister chose to end his life in this way.
Perhaps, he felt that death was approaching, and rather than die without someone's violent suppression, it was better to make an end on his own.
Or, he felt indebted to the eldest daughter who was killed by him.
"Master...uh!"
Mrs. Pan couldn't breathe and fainted.
"Master! Why did you leave! What should I do?"
The concubine sat down at the door, thinking that if the old man left, she would be suppressed by the eldest lady.
At this time, the housekeeper had already put Pan Shimei down. His body was stiff and he was completely cold.
"Daddy!"
A little boy of thirteen or fourteen was so frightened that he fell into his concubine's arms. This was Pan Shimei's only son, Pan Yuntian.
"Daddy! Daddy! Why can't you think about it so hard?"
As soon as Pan Yunlian saw Pan Shimei's body, she threw herself on him and cried bitterly.
The maids and servants knelt at the door one by one, some sobbed sincerely, and some just said it was thundering and there was no rain.
After Pan Shimei committed suicide, the entire Pan Mansion was filled with a cloud of sorrow.
Finally, it was Pan Yunlian, the second young lady of the Pan family, who was the first to come out of her grief. She held her father's suicide note, and a hint of ferocity flashed across her otherwise beautiful little face.
"Dad! Why? Why can't you think about it? Are you so afraid of Ximen Hao? Why don't you go down with him?!"
She murmured in a low voice, her eyes filled with flames of hatred.
The suicide note was very simple. Pan Shimei felt that she had lost. She had failed in the struggle for power in the palace, but she was still a leader like him. The final outcome could be imagined.
At the same time, another reason why he chose to commit suicide was to not let his family hate Ximen Hao and never seek revenge.
Because he felt that Ximen Hao was too terrifying, and he was now the legendary True Dragon Emperor, the perfect candidate to inherit the throne!
Just waiting to go to Tiandu Academy to be gilded, it is estimated that within a few years after returning, Ximen Potian will take a back seat to practice.
Therefore, there is no other explanation for fighting such a person except seeking death.
However, he misjudged that his second daughter, this strange woman who was proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, also had a trace of paranoia.
Therefore, his suicide did not allow his descendants to get rid of their hatred for Ximen Hao, or even hate him even more!
In fact, maybe he doesn't need to commit suicide.
Although Ximen Hao is bloodthirsty, that is for orcs or people who are a threat to him.
As for Pan Shimei, he was just on the wrong side politically. If he had great talent, Ximen Hao would even continue to let him serve the Qing Dynasty.
As the saying goes: There are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests.
Of course, this is just a hypothesis, because no one can figure out what Ximen Hao is thinking.
"Steward, go and inform Mr. Wang and ask him to go to His Majesty to report the funeral. Although dad is not in power now, he is still the prime minister of the Qing Kingdom."
Pan Yunlian suppressed the hatred in her heart and became extremely calm.
He is proficient in playing piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and of course he also knows some other things.
His mother is in a coma, his second mother is miserable, and his younger brother is young. There must be someone in charge of the family.
"Yes, Miss Second."
The housekeeper wiped his tears and left with the two helpers.
"Come, come, let's set up the mourning hall and hold a grand funeral for the master! At the same time, the servants all go out to announce the funeral to the master's colleagues, relatives and friends!"
Pan Yunlian gave the order simply and quickly, and then looked at the still crying concubine Zhang:
"Er Niang, please cheer up. Daddy's funeral is very important."
Concubine Zhang stopped crying and glanced at Pan Yunlian. She wanted to say something, but for some reason, she became a little scared when she saw the other person.
He picked up his son and helped arrange it.
Pan Shimei's death was sudden, because since Ximen Guang's death, Prince Ximen Hao has never caused any trouble to the original Ximen Guang group.
The civil and military ministers who were close to Pan's house were all surprised when they learned of Pan Shimei's death.
I wanted to ask about the cause of his death, but the mourners were all servants, so I suppressed my doubts for the time being.
Under Pan Yunlian's temporary command, the mourning hall was set up and white lanterns were hung at the door.
Carriages and carriages gathered towards Pan's house, and as the condolences entered the house, bursts of sad cries were heard.
Soon, the entire Zhuque Street and the Pan Mansion area were blocked by all kinds of carriages.
Regardless of whether Pan Shimei failed in the fight for the crown prince, or whether he became the most hated person by the current crown prince, after all, he was a prime minister, and the one who died was the most important.
Therefore, both those from the original Ximen Guang faction and those who originally supported Ximen Hao came to express their condolences.
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Imperial Palace, Emperor's Study Room.
"Your Majesty, this is bad! Prime Minister Pan hanged himself at home!"
Wu Sheng held a white post in his hand, which was sent by the housekeeper of Pan Mansion on the request of an official.
Ximen Potian, who was reviewing the memorial, shook his hand and dropped the memorial in his hand on the table.
But he did not raise his head, but a touch of sadness flashed across his face.
"Alas~ Although Pan Shimei is too utilitarian, I don't deny that he is knowledgeable and talented. It's a pity...that's all. This way, it will prevent Da Lang from ascending the throne and bringing disaster to his family!"
Ximen Potian sighed.
Pan Shimei's suicide was unexpected, but it was also reasonable.
It's easy for others to say, but Pan Shimei was in too deep and participated in the assassination of Ximen Hao, so it would be difficult for him to die a good death.
"Then Your Majesty, do you want to go and express condolences?" Wu Sheng asked carefully.
Because these things are usually arranged by him.
Ximen Potian slowly closed the memorial, stood up, and preached:
"Martial Saint listens to the decree!"
"My servant is here." Wu Sheng hurriedly bowed.
"Pan Shimei, the prime minister of the Qing Dynasty, dedicated his life to the Qing Dynasty and passed away at home. I am so sad to hear this sad news! What a pain! Today, I confer the title of duke on the deceased and bury him with a duke ceremony! His children..."
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"One of his sons and one daughter was given the title of Viscount! They will enjoy the salary of Viscount and be supported by the court! His wife... was also given ten thousand taels of gold to be used for funeral arrangements! As a gift..."
"Long live my emperor! Long live! Long live!"
Everyone in the Pan family kowtowed in unison. Many ministers came this time, and they even looked like they were going to court.
"Pan Yunlian, the daughter of the common people, thanks the emperor for his kindness!"
Pan Yunlian kowtowed again, then bent down and stretched out her hands in front of Wu Sheng.
Wu Sheng shook his fly whisk, placed the imperial edict in Pan Yunlian's hand, and then said:
"Pan Yunlian, I am also very sad that your father passed away suddenly! Prime Minister Pan has been an official in the Qing Dynasty for decades, but he didn't expect... Alas! That's all! Don't mention it! Please forgive me!"