Chapter 61 Sudden Change(2/3)
Madam Kong can testify about this.
Madam Kong nodded beside her.
"But, I don't believe... Grandma was fine yesterday. I said too much joy. I don't think grandma is such a fragile person." Ji Xiaotang did not hide his true thoughts in front of Qi Younian and Madam Kong.
Madam Kong cried silently.
At first, she saw Ji Xiaotang not crying, and thought Ji Xiaotang was a cold-hearted person. But now that Ji Xiaotang said such words, Madam Kong knew that Ji Xiaotang was not only not cold-hearted, but also had deep affection.
Not only do you feel deeply in love, but you are also meticulous.
"I don't believe it either." Qi Younian agreed with Ji Xiaotang's statement.
But the imperial physicians would not lie. Before Ji Xiaotang came, Qi Younian, Qin Shi and others also carefully checked it.
Qin Min did die without success.
Ji Xiaotang, the three imperial physicians, Madam Kong, Qi Younian, Qin and the female relatives of the Weiwu Marquis' Mansion, could only accept such a result.
"The county lord is heartbroken that the princess of the eldest son passed away, but for this idea, it is better to forget it as soon as possible, and don't let anyone know." Madam Kong suddenly said in a low voice.
Ji Xiaotang glanced at Madam Kong.
But Madam Kong lowered her head again.
"Thank you, nanny, for reminding me, I understand." Ji Xiaotang also whispered.
The eldest princess passed away, and indeed, a guest of condolences came soon.
The first one to come was Qin Zhen, and then Qin Lin, who sent people to the harem. As the number of guests mourning increased, Ji Xiaotang couldn't continue to stay in the mourning hall, so he could only say goodbye to Qin and Qi Younian, and went back to Xinhua Hall with Master Ji Er.
"The princess Taichang passed away suddenly. Xiaotang and Ayou's wedding date are probably delayed." Xuanhuatang and Master Ji Er said.
Fortunately, Ji Xiaotang is still young and has been delayed for one or two years, so he can slowly buy a dowry.
"It's true that there are unexpected situations in heaven, and people have good fortune and good fortune at any time." Master Ji sighed.
"That's what it said." Master Ji Er nodded.
"However, the eldest princess is nearly 70 years old. It is not considered a premature death." Master Ji said again.
There are many people who have the same idea as Master Ji. People also say that the Taichang Princess was able to die without success, but the blessings he received after practicing in Jingci Temple for many years.
The so-called longevity is over 60 years old and the death is over without a disease. This is something that people in the world cannot ask for, and it requires extremely profound blessings.
Qin Min's funeral was also handled extremely grandly.
After all, Ji Xiaotang has not passed by, so she can only be a guest. She cannot stay in Jingci'an every day. However, she can receive news from someone sent by Qi Younian every day.
Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing visited Jingci'an to pay their condolences to Qin Min.
Princess Changning also went to Jingci'an, and she cried very sadly in front of Qin Min's spirit.
As the only adult male left in the capital by Weiwu Hou Mansion, Qi Younian naturally bears most of the funeral of Qin Min. He is busy from morning to night every day. Apart from sending people to convey messages to Ji Xiaotang, he can't find time to meet Ji Xiaotang.
Ji Xiaotang also understands it very well.
As for the men who were leading troops outside, they did not come back to attend the funeral. Except for the men who were guarding the north with their two sons, Qi Younian's other two brothers also guarded the important land. Now the Qin Dynasty is uneasy inside and outside. Although Qin Min passed away, her children and grandchildren could not leave the guard to come back to attend the funeral.
The people in the Marquis' Mansion of Weiwu did not complain at all. They had become accustomed to such things.
The Weiwu Hou Mansion has always held military power and stood firm after several generations of emperors, and they also paid a huge price.
The marquis's mansion is still holding a funeral, but the palace has already started to select female officials.
On this day, Ji Xiaolian dressed up carefully and went to Xuanhua Hall to say goodbye to Mrs. Ji and others.
Old Mrs. Ji had nothing to say, and Mrs. Ji Er only told Ji Xiaolian to be careful.
"The palace is not as good as the home. If you can't choose someone, you don't have to care too much." Mrs. Ji Er had kindness and told Ji Xiaolian not to have any psychological burden.
If you cannot choose a female official, the Ji family will not treat Ji Xiaolian badly in the future and will arrange a way out for Ji Xiaolian.
"This is the time to be loyal to the ministers and the emperor. Xiaolian, you should encourage him, encourage him!" Master Ji encouraged Ji Xiaolian very much.
Yang's condition has not been cured yet and has not come. Ji Xiaomu has nothing to say. He is responsible for sending Ji Xiaolian into the palace.
Not long after Ji Xiaomu left, someone suddenly came in outside and reported that the decree had come from the palace.
"Maybe the intention of marriage has arrived!" Master Ji Er stood up quickly.
At this time, the palace came to pass the imperial edict. Apart from the marriage between Ji Xiaotang and Qi Younian, Master Ji Er would never have thought that there would be anything else.
Ji Xiaotang also suspected that it was this.
Originally, Qin Min told her and Qi Younian that there would be an order the next day. However, because Qin Min passed away early that morning, the order was delayed.
However, it is still in Qin Min's death, although this will is a happy event, it is inevitably filled with a sad tone.
Even so, Ji Xiaotang had to change her clothes and follow Master Ji Er and Mrs. Ji Er to Xinhuatang to receive the order.
The official who came to pass the order was a familiar face, and it was the Manager Zhang whom Empress Dowager Han had to use.
Manager Zhang came to spread this time, but the oral orders of Empress Dowager Han.
Empress Dowager Han Xuan Ji Xiaotang immediately entered the palace.
After conveying the imperial edict of Empress Dowager Han, Master Ji Er asked Manager Zhang to sit in the hall and speak.
"The Empress Dowager has already agreed to the Taiyang Princess to point Xiaotang to marry the mighty prince General Qi. Why didn't he see the order to get married, but instead wanted to call Xiaotang into the palace?" Master Ji Er asked Manager Zhang.
This sentence is exactly what Ji Xiaotang wants to ask.
Manager Zhang smiled and said that it was the Queen Mother's will. He didn't know the specifics.
"If the county lord has any doubts, it would be better to go to the palace to explain clearly to the Queen Mother Qiansui in person." Manager Zhang said that he was just passing on Empress Dowager Han's order and did not know anything else.
"... Although the Queen Mother's order has not given the marriage, the Taiyang Princess has already decided on my marriage with General Qi. Now the Taiyang Princess has passed away less than a hundred days ago, and the palace is choosing a female official. It is really not appropriate for me to enter the palace at this time." Ji Xiaotang said.
Manager Zhang beat him up.
"If the county lord says this, he should go and talk to the Queen Mother Qiansui in person."
Manager Zhang's meaning. He ignored the rest and just took Ji Xiaotang into the palace.
Yes, Manager Zhang passed on the will of Empress Dowager Han to take Ji Xiaotang into the palace immediately.
The more like this, the more suspicious Ji Xiaotang is.
"Ouch..." Ji Xiaotang ohed and raised his hand to hold his forehead.
Master Ji Er understood immediately.
Ji Xiaotang suffered from a headache.
"I didn't have this disease at first, but the Taiyang Princess passed away. Taiyang Princess treated Xiaotang very well during her lifetime. Xiaotang suffered too much pain and had a headache these days..."
Ji Xiaotang is sick. He cannot enter the palace immediately.
Although Manager Zhang received the order from Empress Dowager Han, he would take Ji Xiaotang into the palace. However, Empress Dowager Han did not tell him that he could force Ji Xiaotang into the palace.
"...Hurry up and hire an imperial physician." Although he was suspicious that Ji Xiaotang was pretending, Manager Zhang didn't dare to say that, so he could only arrange to hire an imperial physician, and at the same time he went back to the palace to send a message to Empress Dowager Han.
After Manager Zhang left, Ji Xiaotang's head no longer hurt.
"Dad, hurry up and hit someone to find Ayou. I always feel that things are not going well." Ji Xiaotang told Master Ji Er.
Master Ji Er is now obeying Ji Xiaotang and is busy hitting someone to Jingci Temple.
Although Qi Younian was plagued by everything, he saw someone coming to Xinhuatang, and he immediately took the time to come.
"Xiaotang, what happened?" Qi Younian asked Ji Xiaotang.
Ji Xiaotang told Qi Younian about Manager Zhang coming to pass the imperial edict.
"I don't want to enter the palace. I always feel that once I enter the palace, I will have something bad." Ji Xiaotang told Qi Younian, "Besides, the Queen Mother's decree for marriage has not been issued for a long time, and I feel uneasy."
Although it was during Qin Min's mourning period, the intention to delay the marriage was reasonable. However, neither Empress Dowager Han nor Manager Zhang mentioned any mention of the marriage.
"Ayou, do you think I'm too suspicious?" Ji Xiaotang asked Qi Younian.
Qi Younian was silent for a moment.
"Xiaotang, don't enter the palace first. I will go to the palace to meet the Queen Mother and Your Majesty."
This is exactly what Ji Xiaotang hoped.
"Although it may not be appropriate, but I haven't received the order to marry for a day, so I..." Ji Xiaotang felt a little embarrassed when he said this.
"Xiaotang, you are too worried. Even if my grandmother knows you, she won't blame you. My grandmother will only agree with you."
"I will enter the palace now and ask the Empress Dowager and His Majesty for the decree." Qi Younian said. Even if the two have to wait until the filial piety period has passed before getting married, Qi Younian can only feel at ease when the marriage is settled first.
"Okay." Ji Xiaotang nodded.
Qi Younian said goodbye to Ji Xiaotang and went straight to the palace.
Ji Xiaotang could not go with him, but he beat someone to the outside of the palace gate. When there was any news, he could send it back immediately.
Qi Younian was turned away at the gate of the Forbidden Palace.
Of course, it was not Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing who refused to see Qi Younian, but both the emperor and the empress had something to do and could not see Qi Younian for the time being. The central official who conveyed the emperor and the empress's will was very polite to Qi Younian, and asked Qi Younian to go back to handle Qin Min's funeral with peace of mind. Everything else was decided by the emperor and the empress.
Of course, Qi Younian would not be deceived, so he became suspicious and came back to discuss with Ji Xiaotang.
To be continued...