Chapter 122 Current Situation(1/2)
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Ji Xiaomu set up a spirit card for Ji Xiaolian at home. Everyone did not blame him, but instead comforted him with kind words. Ji Xiaomu was grateful and ashamed.
Ji Xiaotang had long guessed that Ji Xiaomu would do something similar. Ji Xiaotang proposed that she wanted to burn a stick of incense in front of Ji Xiaolian's token. Ji Xiaomu naturally agreed immediately.
Everyone else stayed in Xuanhua Hall, and Ji Xiaotang, accompanied by Ji Xiaomu and Yang, went to the small Buddhist temple where Ji Xiaolian placed Ji Xiaolian's token. This small Buddhist temple was next to Xinyuan, and it turned out to be the place where Mrs. Ji worshipped the Buddha. Later, something happened to the Yang family and Mrs. Ji passed away, so the small Buddhist temple was idle.
Now that Master Ji has continued to marry Zhou Nianhong, the traces of Mrs. Ji in Xinhua Hall have almost been wiped out, and only this small Buddhist temple remains the same. No one else in the Ji family will come here, only Ji Xiaomu will come occasionally.
The small Buddhist temple was taken care of very well inside and outside, just like Mrs. Ji was still there.
This was obviously Ji Xiaomu's work.
After entering the small Buddhist temple, Ji Xiaotang looked around. The small Buddhist temple was arranged very simple, which was very different from Mrs. Ji's usual style. It enshrines the compassionate Guanyin on the front.
There are two spiritual cards in the small Buddhist temple. One is dedicated to Ji Xiaolian, and the other is dedicated to Mrs. Ji Da.
This small Buddhist temple enshrines Mrs. Ji’s spiritual card, and it has long been a secret in Xinhua Hall.
After all, Mrs. Ji is Ji Xiaomu's biological mother. With Ji Xiaomu's temperament, if he is not allowed to do this, he will follow it, but his mood cannot be relieved. Moreover, Mrs. Ji has died and will never cause harm to Xinhuatang again, so the Ji family tacitly abides by Ji Xiaomu's doing this.
"...Xiaolian will not be lonely if she can accompany her mother from now on." Ji Xiaomu red eyes and explained to Ji Xiaotang.
Standing in front of the spiritual cards of Mrs. Ji Xiaolian, Ji Xiaotang couldn't help but sigh.
Things in the world are impermanent and wealth is like clouds. However, in life, many times, I have to help myself. For example, now, she still has to do something that she doesn't like but has to do.
However, no matter what, you must have a clear conscience and keep your original intention unchanged.
Ji Xiaotang burned incense in front of the spiritual plaque of Mrs. Ji and Ji Xiaolian, and remembered it. Then, with the company of Ji Xiaomu and Yang, he came out of the small Buddhist temple.
"...I have figured it out. When Xiaolian passed the seventh year, she took her spiritual card and burned it with her mother's spiritual card." Ji Xiaomu suddenly spoke next to Ji Xiaotang.
Ji Xiaotang was slightly stunned and turned his head to look at Ji Xiaomu.
Ji Xiaomu's expression was a little embarrassed.
"...There is a rush in the court now. Although Xinhuatang seems to be out of the matter, it has been already in the whirlpool. If it weren't for the second uncle, Xiaotang, you tried your best to maintain it, and thanks to Prince An's care, the Xinhuatang Ji family would have probably disappeared. It was me who was selfish, willful, and only caring about my own little thoughts. But I forgot the overall situation of Xinhuatang..."
"Big brother, don't say that." Ji Xiaotang stopped him when he heard Ji Xiaomu say this. "I never think that Big brother is a selfish and willful person. Big brother is just..."
Ji Xiaomu is just emotional, not ruthless enough, and is a little naive.
Although he can now support Xinhuatang, it is under the premise of many help. Ji Xiaomu can only stay in a smooth life, but he is not a talent to start a business or protect his family in a complex and turbulent environment.
"Big brother is just too affectionate." Ji Xiaotang paused slightly before he said slowly.
"I know my own family affairs." Ji Xiaomu sighed slightly, "As the elder brother, I can't do more to protect my family and I'm already very ashamed. If I continue to act emotionally, I don't know when it will bring disaster to the family. I'm really useless!"
Ji Xiaomu told Ji Xiaotang that he had already thought about this matter very clearly and made up his mind.
Yang nodded on the side, expressing his agreement with Ji Xiaomu's decision.
"It's the same with missing your loved ones in your heart." Yang's tone was filled with deep sorrow.
Almost all the people in her mother's family were gone, but there was not even a tombstone, and she could not even arrange a spirit card. This does not mean that she did not miss her relatives.
"It is natural that the eldest brother and sister-in-law can think clearly." Seeing that both of them said this, Ji Xiaotang nodded and agreed to this matter. "However, the eldest brother doesn't have to be too rigid."
Ji Xiaotang told Ji Xiaomu that he could find a temple to hold a ritual for Ji Xiaolian.
"It's just not to be publicized, try to be as low-key as possible."
After all, Ji Xiaolian died so miserably. As long as the Ji family does not have a clear understanding of the situation, no matter who it is, they will turn a blind eye and will not cause trouble for Xinhuatang.
This was also what Ji Xiaotang had thought about before coming to Xinhuatang.
Ji Xiaomu was overjoyed.
"Then the relationship is good!" He only dared to set up a spirit card for Ji Xiaolian in the small Buddhist temple and burn incense, but never thought of doing it for Ji Xiaolian.
A ritual is much better than everything he has arranged now.
"Xiaotang, are you sure that you won't cause trouble for your family?" Even so, Ji Xiaomu still asked Ji Xiaotang, "Will it cause trouble to Prince An's mansion?"
At this time, he was thinking a lot.?◎?§
Ji Xiaotang shook his head secretly.
"Don't worry, brother, I have discussed it with the prince, and the prince said it's okay."
Ji Xiaomu was completely relieved.
"That's good, that's good."
When the three of them returned to Xuanhua Hall, Ji Xiaomu reported the decision just now to Mrs. Ji, Mr. Ji Er and Mrs. Ji Er. When everyone saw Ji Xiaotang's face was gentle, they knew that it was appropriate to do so, so they nodded.
At this time, Mrs. Ji Er had already watched the kitchen prepare a banquet and wanted to keep Ji Xiaotang for dinner.
Ji Xiaotang did not agree immediately, but instead hit someone to find Qin Zhen.
Master Ji Er was very satisfied.
"It's time to disperse the court at this time. If the prince can come and everyone gathers together, it would be even better."
Mrs. Ji Er was also very happy. She didn't think that Ji Xiaotang could not even decide on something like staying in Xinhuatang for meals. Instead, she decided that Ji Xiaotang would agree with Qin Zhen's relationship getting better and better, so she was unwilling to eat alone in Xinhuatang and wanted to call Qin Zhen together.
If a woman can come home often, she will naturally be happy as a parent. But if her daughter and son-in-law can always come in and out and go back to her parents' home together, wouldn't that be more beautiful?
The person who beat him up came back soon and reported to Ji Xiaotang that it was Qin Zhen who arrived later.
"I'll call the young one first so as not to delay it and make the princess worry."
"Why, the prince was tripped by something?" Ji Xiaotang asked casually.
The person who was talking back and forth looked a little strange, and he wanted to speak but stopped.
Ji Xiaotang immediately noticed it sensitively.
"What happened?"
Perhaps they knew that things would not be hidden from Ji Xiaotang. Perhaps they knew that their prince refused to hide anything from Ji Xiaotang. The servant hesitated for a moment and told the truth to Ji Xiaotang.
Qin Zhen was indeed tripped by some things.
Today, in the court, King An Qinzhen and King Su Qinlin had a conflict over one incident. The two not only quarreled in the court, but even almost started to fight.
The two brothers An and Su have always been in secret, and they are in a disagreement. This matter is not a secret in the court. However, the two brothers are both nobles of the Tian family after all, and no matter what they are in their hearts, they can always maintain their respectful appearances.
But today, these two brothers almost tore their faces apart.
After hearing the servant's reply, Ji Xiaotang was fine, but the same time he heard Master Ji Er and Mrs. Ji Er couldn't help but change their faces.
When Ji Xiaotang beat the servant down, Master Ji Er looked at Ji Xiaotang worriedly.
"Xiaotang, this..."
"Dad don't worry." Ji Xiaotang smiled slightly, "It's not a big deal."
Master Ji Er is also a very smart person. Seeing Ji Xiaotang's worries-free look, he didn't know something in his heart.
"When the prince comes, let's have a good chat with the prince." Ji Xiaotang took Xuan'er from Mrs. Ji'er's arms and said with a smile.
Master Ji Er also smiled and nodded: "Okay, great."
Obviously, Master Ji Er fully understands it.
Master Ji Er and Mrs. Ji Er felt relieved. Everyone talked for a while and Qin Zhen came. Seeing that Qin Zhen's expression was normal and there was no abnormality around him, everyone became more lenient. They immediately held a banquet in Xuanhua Hall. Except for Master Ji who was unable to attend due to illness, the whole family was reunited again.
After the banquet, Qin Zhen also asked Master Ji Er and Ji Xiaomu to visit Master Ji. After that, Master Ji Er asked someone to set up a table in the pavilion of Xinyuan and chatted with Qin Zhen, Ji Xiaotang and Ji Xiaomu.
Everyone took it over with Qin Zhen and Qin Lin in the court for a quarrel. They all knew that for a long time, similar things would probably happen again. But there was nothing to worry about.
Whether it is Qin Zhen or Qin Lin, they have developed enough tacit understanding in this regard over the years. Both of them know what is going on, but on the surface they just want to show it to Empress Dowager Han.
"Even if this is the case, you can't be careless." Master Ji Er personally poured a cup of tea for Qin Zhen and reminded Qin Zhen earnestly.
"Thank you, father-in-law, for your reminder." Qin Zhen responded respectfully.
Although it was said that it was for Empress Dowager Han to show it, the two of them would not really kill each other in front of Empress Dowager Han, but this does not mean that there is no conflict of interest between the two. It is hard to say that when and what matters, they will be truly inspiring.
Especially since things have been going on, many things have become different.
Master Ji Er understood these things, and Qin Zhen knew even more clearly.
After talking about what he had to do with Qin Lin, everyone mentioned Mr. Ji again.
"It is better to resign from office sooner rather than later." Qin Zhen said.
Mr. Ji nodded. When they went to see Mr. Ji just now, they had already explained to Mr. Ji. Mr. Ji nodded.
"I will draft a memorial for him later and hand it over tomorrow." Master Ji Er assured Qin Zhen. He handed over this memorial for resignation, regardless of whether the superiors should respond or not, whenever they should, Master Ji will not go to the yamen and court from now on.
Moreover, they all believe that once this note is handed over, it will definitely come to the top soon.
Several people slowly savored the tea and talked about Ji Xiaotang and Qin Zhen entering the palace yesterday.
Master Ji Er was very concerned about this matter, especially when it comes to Xuan'er's part, he repeatedly asked Ji Xiaotang several questions.
"The Empress Dowager's temptation seems to have given you great grace, but in fact it is not the case." The people who served were standing in the distance, and there were a few close relatives here, so Master Ji Er did not shy away from speaking.
It is rare that Master Ji Er is willing to be attentive to this, so Ji Xiaotang and Qin Zhen naturally listen to it with ease.
To be continued...