Chapter 301 You were born in spring, the fourteenth year of the Jin Dynasty
It was dark, and white lanterns were put on all over the palace. It was bright, but the sound of crying was blown by the wind from a distance, the lantern was swayed by the rain, the candlelight seemed to be extinguished at any time, and the white curtains flew horizontally, adding a sense of fear.
"Listen to what depressing words you have to say!"
Marquis Zhongyong frowned.
He glared at Gu Fuju and warned Wei Zhao.
"There will be three sacrifices in the morning, noon and evening in the past few days when the crown prince stops his spirit. From the prince down to the fourth-rank officials, they all gather together when the sacrifice is held, and the court ordered the wives to follow."
"What happened just now, I'm afraid I won't be able to leave the palace today."
"You go ahead. It's late at night, and the rain will come down even harder, making the road difficult."
"It's the same with your mother in Duke Shun's mansion. Don't worry, your uncle, aunt, and grandmother are also there. I will also let Mother Huaiyan take care of her."
Wei Zhao concealed his emotions and thanked him.
Watching the person go away, Gu Fuju never looked back.
The prince passed away, and the whole country mourned. I'm afraid I've been quite busy these days.
As soon as Wei Zhao left, Marquis Zhongyong looked at Gu Fuju with a strange expression. He and Wei Fengxing were as close as brothers and regarded Wei Zhao as half a son.
"You don't want to see such a good son-in-law? Why are you cursing him?"
"Isn't Gui Zhi the student you value most? When he abandoned literature and turned to martial arts, you were still worried about this for a long time. When the Imperial Academy and the other concubines wanted to dissuade him, it was you who stopped him, saying that this child has always had his own opinion and will do whatever he wants. Everything is done steadily and not on a whim. The heirs of the Wei family can make a career no matter which path they take.”
Gu Fuju sneered.
"Yes, he is in poor health now, and it's scary to see him. I also have a daughter, so I can understand you."
"But the two have been married for a long time. How can you still hope that your daughter will become a widow?
Marquis Zhongyong added insult to injury: "It seems to me that Mrs. Yu is not close to you? Where did she go in the early years? It's a blessing she met her. She is a married woman, and there is someone protecting her behind her, and you suddenly jumped again Come out and say it’s her father.”
Gu Fuju had to admit that these words were good and heart-wrenching enough.
Marquis Zhongyong put his hands behind his back, said goodbye to him, and went to the East Palace along the fair road: "If she doesn't return, she won't be able to come to Beijing, and you may never see anyone in your life. Just be content."
Gu Fuju's face darkened.
He does want to thank you! Wei Zhao!
Let him delay finding Yaoyao for so many days!
Suddenly, something occurred to him.
Not caring about anything else, he strode after him.
The rain blurred his vision. He didn't hold an umbrella and got completely wet. Finally, in front of the palace gate, he stopped the carriage that was about to leave.
Shunzi was startled.
Not to mention anything else, this person was the current imperial tutor, so he quickly jumped down and held an umbrella for him.
When Yu Tingwan heard the movement, he opened the corner of the car curtain and faced Gu Fuju, who had a soft and embarrassed look in his eyes.
It seems that at this time, he is no longer a powerful minister in the court who can change everything, but is just an ordinary father.
Yu Tingwan hesitated for a moment: "What...can you do?"
After all, Gu Fuju was old and a civil servant. He walked quickly and panted a little. I have always paid the most attention to appearance, but at this moment I can't take it into consideration: "Your birthday is not today."
"You were born in spring, the fourteenth year of the Jin Dynasty."
"Child, it was three days ago."
He discussed with you, for fear of seeing any conflict on Yu Tingwan's face: "I'll talk to you in detail about the specific things later. Is it possible?"
Yu Tingwan was stunned.
Three days ago?
Wasn't that the day she followed Ning Suchan to Changdu Temple?
It was also the day when Princess Jiashan prayed in the temple.
Yu Tingwan's hand holding the curtain tightened slightly.
She pursed her lips, her eyes clear.
You really should know why the fire started in the Yu family back then.
"Okay."
Shunzi was riding a horse, and the sound of rolling wheels was muffled by the heavy rain.
Gu Fuju then slowly walked back holding an umbrella.
He Xuran came over in a hurry at this time. When he saw him dripping wet, he frowned and said, "Brother-in-law, go and change into dry clothes first to avoid catching the cold."
Gu Fuju: "Yeah."
He Xuran glanced at the street. Through the layers of rain and fog, he could no longer see the carriage of Duke Shunguo. Then he followed Gu Fuju along the official road. Thinking of Wei Zhao's face, I couldn't help but say anxiously: "In Ze County, I asked Ting Wan many times whether she would be thinking of remarrying if something happened to Wei Zhao."
Gu Fuju looked over and didn't ask, but waited for He Xuran to continue.
He Xuran: "She said no."
"I have identified him a long time ago."
"If Wei Zhao died, she would hold the memorial tablet for the rest of her life."
"I tried to persuade her, but she got angry."
He Xuran: "But that's right. If nothing else is mentioned, Wei Zhao's face is indeed... coupled with his knowledge and ability, which little girl would not be confused."
Gu Fuju closed his eyes and accepted this fact.
Start talking about business.
"How?"
He Xuran looked around and whispered: "I have checked around the East Palace and there is nothing strange about the death of the prince."
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Is there really nothing strange?
But this is too coincidental.
Gu Fuju sighed and didn't think much more. His expression was solemn: "It's me who worries too much."
The Holy Spirit was in great mourning at this sad news. He had to take charge of many funeral rites.
"Xu Ran."
Gu Fuju walked forward: "...over there, Ah Wu, please take more care of me."
"Yes."
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The death knell tolls, deep and distant.
When the people in Beijing heard the movement, they were all frightened, put on their clothes, and ran to the yard to count.
A sound.
Twice.
……
Eight sounds.
Finish.
The bell rings eight times, and the prince dies.
The people were panicked.
"The crown prince is dead, and the newly appointed crown prince will be the fifth prince."
"The fifth prince is good. But his uncle even embezzled relief food, so many people died in the famine years. Although he hanged himself, his sin was so serious that he deserved to be cut into pieces."
Someone retorted: "The corruption case was committed by his uncle. The fifth prince was still young at the time. What did he know? He shouldn't have been involved."
"That's a light thing to say."
"His uncle has made countless money from it, how can he not help the fifth prince? The water in the palace and court is deep and muddy. Over the years, has the fifth prince not spent a penny? Regardless of whether he knows it or not, he has spent a lot of money. Just eat steamed buns made of human blood.”
"Okay, then according to you, the fifth prince is not worthy of the throne. Looking at it, who else in the palace can be the crown prince?"
In this room, Yu Tingwan and Wei Zhao had left the palace.
Wei Zhao changed his delicate behavior in front of the palace and made tea smoothly.
"The Grand Tutor sent He Xuran to investigate the cause of the Prince's death."
Yu Tingwan: "Will that be traced to you?"
Wei Zhao: "No."
Yu Tingwan: "Oh."
"You are in poor health, and you never left the table midway. The Wei family has always been loyal to the royal family, so it would not be your fault."
Wei Zhaogang handed the brewed tea to her.
Yu Tingwan took a sip. It was her favorite scented tea. Listening to the sound of rain outside, her mind was in a mess. She said quietly: "You can kill the Crown Prince of the East Palace without anyone noticing. Husband, you are so scary."