Chapter 1263 Return to Beijing
Xia Zihan looked at the familiar Chu house with wet eyes.
When I set foot in Yi'an City again, I didn't expect that someone would escort Zeng's coffin. I didn't expect it to happen so quickly.
"Ayu, go in."
Seeing that she was about to cry again, Chu Jingqi hugged her and said distressedly, "You can't cry anymore with your eyes. Master said that your eyes have been injured from crying. If you cry again, you will easily go blind. If you don't want to, you won't be able to see my face in the future." ”
"I'm not crying, it's just...just...tears are about to flow, and I can't control them."
"Then don't think too much, don't make me worry." Chu Jingqi took the clean handkerchief from Chu Qing's hand and wiped her tears, "Be good, don't cry anymore."
Zeng's death was a huge blow to Xia Zihan, making her want to cry and grief-stricken at every turn. These days, every maid around Xia Zihan needs to prepare a few more clean handkerchiefs. For her to wipe away tears at any time.
Chu Jingqi led Xia Zihan into Chu's house.
In Chu's house, the servants who had received the news in advance had decorated it inside and out. White silk was hung on the beams, white letters were posted on the windows, and white couplets were put on the outside of the door. There are also white lanterns hanging underneath...
Even the lobby was decorated like a mourning hall. As soon as the coffin arrived, it was placed behind the mourning hall. The servants knelt down, weeping in mourning, and burning paper. It was desolate and desolate, and full of sorrow.
Soon, the wealthy gentry and civil and military officials in Yi'an City came to pay their respects one after another after receiving the news.
The servants got up and started busy inside and outside again.
Xia Zihan's four masters were also busy receiving guests. The male guests were received by Chu Yuexi and Chu Jingqi, Xia Shiming was in charge of the mourning hall, and the female family members were received by Xia Zihan.
Xia Zihan knew most of the reputable ladies in Yi'an City. For those he didn't know when he moved here later, the ladies he knew would take care of the wiring, which saved Xia Zihan a lot of trouble.
And this person who was transferred to Yi'an City as the magistrate not long ago was someone Xia Zihan had met and had some relatives with the Chu family.
The third uncle of Mr. Dou's second husband.
The cousin-in-law's third uncle, in terms of seniority, both Xia Zihan and Chu Jingqi would politely call him third uncle.
"Your Majesty, the princess, I don't dare to serve as a minister."
The other parties were the Prince of Prince An and Princess Chuyu. Mr. Lu did not dare to rely on his distant relatives and elders to show off in front of them. He hurriedly saluted them in a very respectful manner.
Mrs. Lu was even more kind, spoke softly, and treated others kindly. Mrs. Lu would take the initiative to introduce anyone Xia Zihan didn't know. When others were not prepared, she would also take the initiative to tell Xia Zihan about some wealthy people in Yi'an City. Some special things saved Xia Zihan a lot of embarrassment and also helped Xia Zihan a lot.
For example, Xia Zihan used to know a family named Chen. Mrs. Chen passed away two years ago. She didn't know that when she met Mrs. Chen's sister-in-law, she almost asked about Mrs. Chen. Fortunately, Mrs. Lu told her in time that Mrs. Chen was dead, so there was no embarrassment.
Zeng's coffin lay in state at the Chu residence for seven days. During these seven days, Mr. and Mrs. Lu would come to pay homage to Zeng every day. They were the first to come and the last to leave every day. Every time they came, they would actively help them. Entertain guests together.
On the day when Zeng's coffin was sent up the mountain for burial, Mr. Lu and his wife wept together from the Chu house to the mountain. It was not until they said goodbye that the couple wiped away their tears and went down the mountain together with everyone else.
"This year's Chinese New Year, let's prepare a New Year's gift to send to the Lu family." This is a way of thanking Mr. Lu and his wife for their kindness. At night, while in bed, Xia Zihan whispered to Chu Jingqi.
"Well, it's up to you." Chu Jingqi said, "Today, my father has also discussed with me that Yue Xi and I will go to the Yamen in two days to send a thank-you gift to Mr. Lu before leaving Yi'an City. Before that, call them both over for a meal.”
"That's fine. Set a date and I can order the kitchen to prepare in advance." Xia Zihan muttered.
It has already entered November, and although the temperature in Jiangnan is not very low, it is very humid and windy at night, and Xia Zihan still feels very cold.
Fortunately, when Xia Zihan lived in the Chu residence, there were two fire pits built here, and it would be warm to lie on. Otherwise, Xia Zihan would be too cold to sleep.
The couple discussed their departure schedule again.
"I want to stay here for a few more days and spend more time with my grandfather and grandmother." Xia Zihan said.
The Zeng family and Mr. Chu Ge were both buried in Yi'an City. Xia Zihan was reluctant to leave here so soon and wanted to stay for a few more days. Xia Shiming and Chu Jingqi were also in Ding Youzhong. They had nothing to do, so they were in no hurry to rush back to the capital. .
However, after Chu Yuexi came back, she never had time to talk to Princess Qinghui. Now that Mrs. Zeng has gone, Chu Yuexi has come to Yi'an City again, and Princess Qinghui is at home with her children. Chu Yuexi Don't worry.
What's more, it's already November. If we delay for a few more days, when the river freezes over, I'm afraid they won't be able to leave. They can't leave their wife and children at home and let him celebrate the New Year in Jiangnan by himself.
Three days later, after hosting a banquet for Mr. Lu and his wife, Chu Yuexi was eager to return home. Xia Zihan was also worried that the river would freeze and did not dare to delay. Two days later, they set off back to Beijing.
At the same time, they received news that Ao Tianchen had taken care of the affairs in Poyang City and restored the order in the several cities he had taken back to their original state one by one, leaving some soldiers to guard Poyang City.
After the officials sent by the imperial court arrived at the local area one by one, Ao Tianchen handed over the affairs of several cities in the northwest to several ministers one by one, and then led his troops back to Beijing with hundreds of prisoners of the Zhao family.
When Xia Zihan and his group returned to the capital, the large army led by Ao Tianchen was only three days away from the capital.
After Xia Zihan returned to Beijing, he felt that the atmosphere in the capital was different. The people in the city were happily buying New Year items and preparing to welcome the arrival of the victorious army.
"The emperor issued an imperial edict, saying that all the civil and military officials of the dynasty should go ten miles away to welcome the return of the young prince."
Chu Yuexi told him the news that he had learned as soon as he entered the city.
Chu Jingqi said, "The emperor hates the Zhao family very much. I think he is not asking the civil and military officials to greet Ao Tianchen, but to greet the Zhao family. This time, all the Zhao family have been arrested. I'm afraid the emperor can't wait to chop off their heads." ”
"It's almost the Chinese New Year, wouldn't it be bad to see blood?" Chu Yuexi frowned.
Chu Jingqi sneered, "When did you believe this?"
"Hehe, am I not...my uncle has been talking about this matter these days, am I not influenced by my uncle?" Chu Yuexi rolled her eyes and pulled Xia Shiming into the pit.
(End of chapter)