Chapter 276: Accident
Chapter 276 Accident
Lu Ziqin leaned forward and said, "Hello, sir. Ziqin has something to report to the emperor. Please let me know."
Eunuch Gao said: "The emperor is discussing matters with several prime ministers. Mr. Six will wait a moment."
After saying that, Eunuch Gao turned around and entered the imperial study.
Lu Ziqin was waiting outside. Not long after, the three prime ministers came out of the imperial study.
Lu Ziqin bowed towards the three prime ministers. The king glanced at Lu Ziqin and nodded expressionlessly.
Jiang Xiang smiled and greeted Lu Ziqin: "I haven't seen Ziqin in a few days, and Ziqin is becoming more and more handsome."
Zhao Xiang said a few good words in agreement.
Lv Ziqin leaned forward and said, "The two Prime Ministers have given you such praise. Ziqin is ashamed!"
Seeing Prime Minister Jiang, Prime Minister Zhao and Lu Ziqin talking and laughing, Prime Minister Wang's face became even more ugly. He snorted coldly and walked away.
Jiang Xiang saw Wang Xiang leave with a sullen face, looked at each other with Zhao, and turned to Lu Ziqin and said: "Zi Qin comes to the house to play when he has time. I have a box of good melon slices here, which were delivered from Lu'an a few days ago. ”
Lu Ziqin hurriedly bowed and thanked him.
Eunuch Gao came out and preached: "Sixth Master, the emperor has invited you."
Lu Ziqin bowed his hands to Prime Minister Jiang and Prime Minister Zhao, and walked to the imperial study.
After entering the house to see the ceremony, the emperor gave him a seat.
Lv Ziqin sat down and saw that Eunuch Gao had sent the maids and chamberlains out.
The emperor looked at Lu Ziqin and asked, "Is Ziqin coming back from Qingcheng Temple?"
Lu Ziqin leaned forward and said truthfully: "Back to the emperor, yes. Ziqin has just returned from Qingcheng on horseback."
The emperor's eyes darkened slightly: "Riding back? What happened to you in such a hurry to come back?"
Due to his weak body, Lu Ziqin almost always travels by car and rarely rides a horse.
"Back to the emperor, yes! Ziqin is in a hurry to come back. He really has something important to report to the emperor." Lu Ziqin looked at the emperor, thinking about how to speak to the emperor.
The emperor's eyes were full of expectation. He straightened his back and asked nervously, "What's the matter?"
Lu Ziqin leaned forward and said: "This morning, Ziqin, Ruxuan and Rujin went to the back hill of Qingcheng Temple for a walk.
When I returned to the temple, at the back gate of Qingcheng Temple, I met the woman whom the emperor asked Ziqin to find on Jiangnan East Road five years ago. "
The emperor stood up from the throne with a bang and asked: "Where is the person? Where is he now?"
Lu Ziqin knelt down and said apologetically: "I'm back to the emperor, I don't know where I went."
The emperor looked at Lu Ziqin who was kneeling on the ground and said, "Get up."
Lü Ziqin expressed his gratitude.
The emperor was silent for a moment and asked: "I have disappeared? What happened? Please tell me in detail."
Lu Ziqin leaned back and said, "The scar on the woman's face is gone. When Ziqin saw the woman at first, he thought she looked familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had seen her before.
By the time Ziqin got up and chased after her, the woman had already left.
Ruxuan went to inquire and found out that the woman was going to the temple to hold a seven-day Dharma ceremony, but because the temple took over our business, the woman was refused.
The woman burned incense in the main hall and said she would go for a walk in the back mountain. At that time, Ziqin, Ruxuan and others were returning to the temple, so they met her at the back mountain gate. "
The emperor murmured: "It's her! It must be her!"
Lu Ziqin looked at the emperor.
The emperor raised his head and looked at Lu Ziqin: "Ziqin, do you know who she is?"
Lu Ziqin leaned forward and said, "Back to the emperor, it's Wei Ruo, the female official next to the empress, right?"
The emperor nodded, "Did she, Ye Shangshu, tell you?"
"Yes, my grandfather told Zi Qin before he died that he must find Wei Ruo and the eldest son of the emperor."
The emperor looked at Lu Ziqin and asked, "Do you think that child is still alive?"
Lu Ziqin thought for a while and said: "It should be alive, otherwise if Wei doesn't protect his master well, he will either die to apologize or remain anonymous and will never show up easily."
The emperor asked: "If the child is still alive, why didn't Wei Ruo come to find me? And let the royal blood flow outside?"
Lu Ziqin said: "Perhaps something happened that we don't know about. What exactly it is, only by finding Wei Ruo can the truth be revealed."
The emperor was silent for a moment and said, "Tell me about Wei Ruo's appearance today."
Lu Ziqin thought for a moment and said, "Today she wore a suit of smoky gray clothes and had her hair styled in a very ordinary woman's bun, tied with a jade hairpin. She looked very neat, her skin was fair, and she should be living a good life.
When she saw us, her eyes were a little panicked, and then she lowered her head.
Now that I think about it, she must have known Ziqin. It's all because Ziqin was careless and he asked the emperor to punish him. "
Speaking, Lu Ziqin bowed to the emperor to apologize.
The emperor waved his hand and said, "I can't blame you for this, and don't blame yourself.
Since Wei Ruo showed up at Qingcheng Temple, he must be somewhere else.
I have been waiting for it for more than 20 years, and I am not afraid of waiting a few more days. You still have to worry about the Dharma conference, so go down first. "
Lu Ziqin bowed to say goodbye and left the imperial study.
Lü Ziqin came out of the palace, returned to the Qing guest house, and still rode back to Qingcheng Temple.
Not long after Lu Ziqin passed by Mingyue Villa, Qingzhu brought Gu Chengzhang, who was tired of travel, to Mingyue Villa.
When Gu Dechang saw Gu Chengzhang, he asked in surprise: "Why are you here, Brother Zhang? Is there something going on at home?"
Gu Chengzhang replied: "Yes, on June 16, my grandfather went to work in the mountains and fell from the Eagle Cliff.
Grandfather was already mute when he was carried back. I don’t know how long the old man can last.
The uncle asked me to inform the third uncle. I rushed all the way to the capital without stopping. It took me more than twenty days to get there. I don’t know how my grandfather is doing now. "
The sudden bad news shocked the family on the spot.
Mrs. Ping was the first to come to her senses and said, "Yanran, such a big thing happened at home, you have to go back and take a look."
Gu Huayu said: "It's time to go back and take a look. Dad, let's discuss how to respond?"
Gu Dechang had not yet recovered from the shock, and stood there in confusion.
Gu Chengnan pulled Gu Dechang's sleeve and called: "Third uncle."
Gu Dechang came back to his senses, looked up at Gu Huayu, and said, "Xiaoyu, we have to go back."
Gu Huayu nodded, "Yes, let's all go back. Now let's discuss whether we should go back together or in batches."
Gu Chengnan took over and said, "We are a big family, and we are too small. It will definitely not work to go back day and night. We can only go back in batches. My third uncle and I will go back first, and Brother Zhang will rest for one night and meet the others." Come later."
Gu Dechang nodded in agreement, looked at Wanshi and said, "Brother Nan and I will leave first. Later, someone will go to the city to inform Brother Gui, Brother Liang and the others and ask them to ask for leave from the husband. You can take them behind. "
Wanshi nodded in agreement.
Gu Huayu said: "My father, my second brother, and I are leaving first."
Gu Dechang thought that Gu Huayu knew medical science, and if his old father was still alive, Xiaoyu might be able to help.
“Okay, that’s settled, Xiaoyu will come with us.”
Gu Huayu looked at Hu San and said, "Eldest sister is still in confinement, so don't go back."
Hu San bowed and responded: "I will listen to the princess's arrangements."
Even though Hu San was married to Gu Chengjiao, he was still very respectful in front of Gu Huayu.
Gu Huayu asked someone to call Mi Chen and explained to Mi Chen. He asked Qingyu and Junshi to take one person each to drive the car, and then set off.
Mi Chen was worried about Gu Huayu and arranged eight secret guards to follow him.
Gu Huayu, Gu Dechang, and Gu Chengnan walked all the way under the stars and the moon. When they arrived at Shicheng, it was already the first day of August.
Gu Chengnan said: "Third uncle, do you want to go to Meiyuan to ask about the situation?"
Gu Dechang shook his head, "No, let's go back directly."
The group of people passed through the city and headed towards Sanhe Town. They walked without stopping all the way until they reached Shangtai Village.
The carriage met Gu Deqi and his party at the entrance of the village who were returning from shopping in mourning clothes.
Gu Dechang and Gu Chengnan got out of the car.
When Gu Deqi saw Gu Dechang, his eyes suddenly turned red and he said, "Third brother, are you back?"
When Gu Dechang saw Gu Deqi's clothes, all hope in his heart was completely lost. He was filled with sadness and tears suddenly burst into his eyes.
Gu Chengnan asked with a choked voice: "Second uncle, has my grandfather gone?"
Gu Deqi raised his hand to wipe away his tears and said, "Third uncle left on the second day of the 29th day of the seventh lunar month."
Gu Huayu got out of the car and happened to hear Gu Deqi's words. She felt that her limbs were weak and she stumbled forward.
Qingyu hurriedly stretched out his hand to support her, "Princess!"
Gu Huayu stood up straight with the help of Qingyu's hand, and said sadly: "I'm still late."
Qing Yu hurriedly advised: "Princess, people cannot be resurrected after death, so you must express your condolences."
Someone called home, and Gu Chengdong and Gu Chenglin came out to greet them. Family members met each other with tears in their eyes.
Gu Huayu thought about all the good things her grandfather had done during his lifetime, and knelt down in front of her grandfather and burst into tears. Qin, Fang, and Guan all came to persuade her, but Gu Huayu just stopped and followed Guan back to the house to rest.
Not long after Guan left, Brother Sui came in looking for her, "Sister-in-law, my third uncle asked me to call you over."
Gu Huayu nodded and followed Brother Sui to the main room.
Gu Huayu entered the main room and greeted Gu Defang, Gu Dehai and others. Everyone hurriedly said that they couldn't do it, and they politely let her take the seat.
Gu Huayu insisted not to sit at the top, and after some pushing, she sat next to Gu Dechang.
Gu Dechang turned his head and said to Gu Huayu: "Xiaoyu, I came here to discuss the burial matter with you. It's a hot day and it's not easy for the body to be buried for a long time. Everyone wants to bury it as soon as possible, what do you think?"
Gu Huayu thought for a while and said, "I'm sorry for my grandfather's hasty burial. Also, Aniang and the others can't see my grandfather off for the last time."
Gu Chengdong said: "There is nothing we can do about it. The weather is too hot and the body cannot be placed there."
Gu Huayu said: "Put my grandfather's body in the ice coffin."
“Where can I find an ice coffin on a hot day?”
Gu Huayu asked: "Is there any selling stone in town?"
Gu Chengdong replied: "There is not one in the town, but there is one in the county."
Gu Huayu said: "Brother, go and buy more."
Gu Defang asked: "Xiaoyu, what are you doing buying saltpeter? That thing is not cheap."
Gu Huayu said: "Saltpeter can be used to make ice. My grandfather has worked hard all his life. Let's invite the masters from Jinming Temple to perform some rituals for my grandfather."
Gu Dechang not only hopes that his father will be buried with dignity, but also hopes that Wan and others can catch up to see his father off. "Xiaoyu is right, do as Xiaoyu said."
Gu Defang and Gu Dehai are both very filial people, so they naturally agree with it.
The next day, the Gu family invited a master from Jinming Temple to perform rituals for Gu Huaidong, and the burial date was scheduled for August 16th.
Wan and others returned to Shangtai Village on the tenth day of August to see off Gu Huaidong for the last time.
After the family buried Gu Huaidong, they sat together to discuss matters of filial piety.
Gu Dechang and the Wan family stayed to observe their filial piety. Gu Chengnan and his son, Gu Chenglin's family of four, Gu Chengjuan and Sui brother returned to Beijing with Gu Huayu.
On the way back to Beijing, we encountered a steady autumn rain, which made the carriage go slowly. It was not until mid-October that the carriages and horses entered the capital.
Gu Chengjuan opened the curtain of the car between Gu Chengnan and Chu Yi, and said to Chu Yi:
“On the first day of the new year, I went to talk to my sister-in-law.”
On the first day of the month, he sat up straight from Gu Chengnan's arms and asked, "What's wrong? My sister-in-law is unhappy again?"
Gu Chengnan asked: "Xiaoyu still doesn't like to talk?"
Gu Chengjuan nodded, "Yes, I am sitting alone in a daze, not knowing what I am thinking."
Chushi stood up and said: "Dad, let's go and have a look on the first day of Chuyi."
Gu Chengnan said: "Go and persuade my sister-in-law to be more open-minded."
On the first day of the new year, Gu Huayu walked to the carriage, stretched out her hand and patted the window.
Gu Huayu poked her head out, saw Chuyi, and asked, "Why are you here?"
On the first day of the new year, Qing Yu asked him to carry him into the carriage, entered the carriage, and said to Gu Huayu: "Second aunt asked me to come here. She said that she was unhappy again and asked me to come and talk to her. Dad asked me to persuade her , let my sister-in-law be more open-minded.”
Gu Huayu asked: "Then how are you going to persuade me?"
As soon as Gu Huayu finished her words, Qingyu's voice sounded as the brakes came on, "Princess, be careful, there is an assassin."
Gu Huayu hugged Chu Yi and said, "Don't be afraid, my sister-in-law is here."
On the first day of the month, he was curious and wanted to open the curtains and look out, but Gu Huayu stopped him. "Don't move."
Gu Huayu listened carefully to the movements outside. No matter how hard she concentrated, the sounds she could hear were very limited. Her hearing was gradually returning to normal.
Qingyu said: "Princess, Mi Chen sent secret guards to follow us. They have withdrawn. Do we want to pursue them?"
Gu Huayu shook her head, "Don't chase, we are taking a big family with us, and we were careful to fall into the opponent's trick of diverting the tiger away from the mountain, so we asked everyone to speed up their journey and try to reach the capital before Guancheng Gate."
The secret guard leaned outside and said, "Princess, the other party left a note."
“A note?” Qingyu reached out and took the note and handed it into the carriage.
Gu Huayu took it and opened it and looked at it. She saw the note saying: "Stay away from Lu Ziqin, otherwise, you will be killed!"
The handwriting is strong and vigorous, and it should be written by a man. Who is this person?
Gu Huayu frowned slightly, who was threatening her because of Lu Ziqin.
She was in a hurry these days when she left the capital and couldn't say goodbye to him. She had to ask Mi Chen to send someone to tell him. He wouldn't be angry, right? Is he okay?
Qingyu asked: "Princess, what did the other party say?"
Gu Huayu put the note away and said, "Let me stay away from Mr. Lu Liu."
“Princess Princess, do you know what it is?” Qingyu asked.
Gu Huayu replied: "I don't know, second brother, third brother, are they okay?"
Qingyu replied: "The other party's target is our car, and they have not attacked other cars. The second master and the others are fine."
“That’s good, let’s speed up everyone, let’s go back to the city as soon as possible.” Gu Huayu ordered.
“Okay, I’ll go and tell you this, little one.”
(End of this chapter)