Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 4003
Feeling the sharp gaze like a knife, the hairs on Li Yuanjia's back suddenly rose, and he stepped forward half a step, bowed his head and said: "Your Majesty, Zongzheng Temple has made proper preparations for ancestor worship, and we only need to wait for His Majesty to return to the palace and settle down. Let the Taishi Bureau choose an auspicious day, hold a ceremony to worship the ancestors, and announce the honor of your Majesty's Eastern Expedition to the ancestors, protect my emperor for a long life, and protect the Tang Dynasty forever!"

"Ah!"

His Majesty Li Er sneered, looked deeply at the brother who was once the most trusted brother, and said slowly: "Chang'an has been fighting endlessly, and even the Ministry of Rites and Yamen were destroyed by the flames of war. Why is Zongzheng Temple not affected and can prepare for ancestor worship so quickly?" etiquette?"

Li Yuanjia is helpless, they don't come to Zongzheng Temple when they call, do I have to beg them to call?You can't just suspect me of collusion with Guan Long and Donggong just because Zongzheng Temple survived the disaster, right?

I had to say: "The rebel army was raging, causing countless houses in Chang'an to be destroyed in the flames of war. However, the Guanlong families only used the banner of 'Yi Chu', and they did not openly rebel. Scruples, and the two sides mainly fought fiercely on the northeast side of the imperial city, so the Zongzheng Temple only suffered sporadic fighting, and it was generally fine."

His Majesty Li Er said: "Are you pleading with the Guanlong family?"

Li Yuanjia: "..."

I'm just stating the facts, okay?

But at the moment, His Majesty Li Er's state is obviously full of anger. I don't know which sentence is not answered properly, which will attract a reprimand.

If you are not feeling well, you can take it out on me, and we will not argue, it is up to you.

It's just that the position of Da Zong Zheng is not easy to do. Hearing that His Majesty passed away in Liaodong, King Jing Li Yuanjing is not the only one who is ready to make trouble in the royal family. It is a serious crime that cannot be pushed away.

When the situation is stable, wouldn't it be better to simply resign from the job of offending people, and honestly enjoy the glory and wealth in the mansion with the bells and bells and the bells and whistles?

At the very least, the current situation made him terrified, and he didn't dare to get involved at all...

His Majesty Li Er held his breath in his chest, stared at Li Yuanjia for a while, then slowly nodded and said: "It doesn't matter if you don't mention this matter, what else is going on within the royal family?"

Li Yuanjia thought for a while, I'm afraid His Majesty already knew a lot of things in his heart, it doesn't matter whether he said it or not, but if he talked about someone in front of His Majesty, if he didn't keep it right afterward, he would be considered as having fallen into a well and made a complaint in front of His Majesty...

He tentatively asked: "It's nothing more than panic. It's just that when Concubine Xu Xian died, the war was raging, and the city was in turmoil. Therefore, the funeral ceremony should be simplified, which is a bit of a treat. Do you need to re-arrange the ceremony as compensation?"

This matter can be regarded as a major event in the palace. After all, Concubine Xu Xian committed suicide when she heard of His Majesty's death.As for whether to re-bury with a higher standard ceremony, it is up to His Majesty Li Er to decide. In any case, it seems that he is not a mere spectator, and has nothing to do with the current situation...

His Majesty Li Er sank like water and remained silent.

Even if one is an emperor and the supreme being in the world, it is an extremely honorable thing for a woman to commit suicide after hearing the bad news and follow under the Nine Springs.Thinking of that beautiful, intelligent and talented Jiangnan woman, even His Majesty Li Er, who is as hard-hearted as a stone, would inevitably feel dejected, with pain, regret and hatred in his heart.

In fact, if he hadn't ordered Li Ji to delay his march and sit back and watch the Chang'an rebellion, and let the news of his death spread throughout the world to give those aristocratic families the courage to challenge the East Palace, how could Concubine Xu Xian commit suicide in despair and grief?
"Guan Long..."

His Majesty Li Er gritted his teeth and muttered, looked at Li Yuanjing and asked, "Where are Changsun Wuji and others now, and what's going on?"

Li Yuanjing simply shook his head: "I don't know."

At this time, you can't say a word, or you will easily make a fuss...

His Majesty Li Er glared at him, but he also knew that this person had always been low-key, fearful of guilt and evil, and asked again: "Where is Li Junxian?"

Li Yuanjing still shook his head: "I don't know."

"Hey!"

His Majesty Li Er was angry, and shouted: "You are Da Zongzheng, equivalent to the patriarch of the royal family. Now the country is in turmoil, but you don't know what to ask. What use do I want you?"

Li Yuanjing cursed in his heart: Do you still know that the country is in turmoil?I thought you, the emperor, would do nothing for Yi Chu...

He honestly admitted his mistake: "The humble minister is incompetent, and the humble minister is guilty."

His Majesty Li Er had an evil fire in his heart but could not vent it, his face was flushed with anger, and his breath was heavy.But although Li Yuanjing doesn't know anything about it, his attitude is very good. If you ask me, I don't know anything. If you scold me, I will confess. If you want to drag me home to the sheep, I will admit it. In short, I don't say a word. , so as not to offend people...

What can he do in the face of such a person?

Besides, the current situation in Chang'an is turbulent, and the royal family must be panic-stricken. Although Li Yuanjia has no means, he has a good prestige and can suppress the situation. He can be regarded as his right-hand man.

Heaving a sigh of relief, His Majesty Li Er said: "There is no rush on this matter, we should deal with it after I offer sacrifices to our ancestors and heaven."

"Here."

Li Yuanjia bowed and saluted, with an appearance of "what are you talking about".

His Majesty Li Er glared at him angrily, thought for a while and asked: "It is said that there are many people gathered in front of Chunming's Gate, and it is quite crowded. Please don't make any troubles. I heard that Cheng Yaojin and Fang Junqian Go to clear the traffic, I don't know what the situation is now?"

Li Yuanjia said: "The congestion has been evacuated, and there are two princes sitting in the town, and the order is in order."

His Majesty Li Er seemed very relieved: "These two are indeed the cadres of the country, and they can always solve my problems in critical times. Pass down the order and set off, and ask Cheng Yaojin and Fang Jun to disperse the people in front of the city gate and wait for me to return. After the palace settles down, choose a time to have fun with the people."

"Here!"

After Li Yuanjia and Zhou Gang saluted, they withdrew from the royal driver. After they got down, they looked at each other. Zhou Gang put on a bitter face and raised his hands and said, "This official is busy with business. I dare not delay the emperor's order, so I will take my leave first."

Seeing Li Yuanjing nod his head slightly, he turned around and mounted his horse, leading several officials from the Ministry of Rites to gallop towards Chunming Gate, and hurried back to the city to summon the officials from the Ministry of Rites, making sure to make proper preparations for the matters arranged by His Majesty.Guanlong rebelled, Chang'an was ruined, all parties in the DPRK and China were strife, and His Majesty will definitely rectify the government and reject dissidents when he returns from the Eastern Expedition. The Ministry of Rites does not want to be the chicken that scares monkeys...

Li Yuanjing watched Zhou Gang gallop away, and was about to get on his horse, when he saw the prince standing respectfully by the side of the imperial driver...

The brocade robe has long been soaked by rain, and the shoes and hem are covered with mud. At this moment, the majestic prince of a country is like a child who made a mistake in a private school and was punished to stand.

Li Yuanjia wanted to go forward to comfort him, but looking at the tall Yujia behind him, he had no choice but to keep this worry in his heart. His identity as Da Zongzheng is really too sensitive, and his majesty will interpret it in various ways if he makes any moves. Even if I walk over now, what can I say?

He is well aware of His Majesty's methods, and he doesn't think there is any chance for the prince to get out of trouble under the situation where His Majesty is firm and easy to store. The only variable is that the civil servants and generals surrounding the East Palace can support him under His Majesty's authority. when.

When will they completely hibernate, and when will the prince be deposed...

With a sigh, Li Yuanjia led a few servants to ride away from Yujia, and headed straight for Chunming Gate.When he arrived outside the city gate, he saw Cheng Yaojin and Fang Jun standing beside the road directing soldiers to divert the traffic. After thinking about it, he rode his horse and came up to them.

Cheng Yaojin clasped his hands on the horse's back, and said with a smile, "His Royal Highness King Han has returned from an audience, what orders does His Majesty have?"

Li Yuanjia squeezed out a smile, and said politely: "Gong Lu is your Majesty's humerus. Even if you have any orders, how can you order me to convey them? However, Your Majesty said that all ceremonies should be kept simple, and you must stay in the Taiji Palace tonight, and the rest of the affairs will be settled after you settle down." conduct."

Cheng Yaojin nodded, seeing that Li Yuanjia didn't speak any more but was not in a hurry to leave, he said, "I'll go ahead and have a look, you two, Uncle Lang, have a chat."

After saying that, he clamped his horse's belly and rode forward.

Uncle Lang and the two looked at each other, they both got off their horses, held the reins and looked in the direction of Chunming Gate. Fang Jun asked, "How is your majesty?"

Li Yuanjia said: "He has a ruddy complexion and looks full of energy, but his temper is a bit grumpy, and he looks moody."

Fang Jun narrowed his eyes: "What do you think, Your Highness?"

Li Yuanjia shook his head, pondered for a while, and sighed: "I don't have any opinion, but I just tell you not to offend Your Majesty. If Your Majesty blames you, you must confess your guilt with sincerity, no matter whether it is justified or not. You must not be as stubborn as before. , otherwise the only one who suffers is yourself.”

He has been very close to His Majesty Li Er since he was a child, otherwise he would not have been able to get this great position in charge of royal affairs. He stood out among the princes and married Fang Xuanling's daughter as the concubine. After all, which family is a prince? Marriage, in fact, determines the status of the prince.

It is precisely because he is close to His Majesty Li Er that he is very familiar with His Majesty Li Er's habits. During this meeting, His Majesty's boldness and means are still the same as usual, but his mind is quite different. Patient, annoyed look.

In the past, His Majesty's tactics were extremely clever. He praised and criticized his courtiers while laughing and cursing, and when he got angry, he threw a glass and scolded his mother. He should reuse it afterwards... But today's meeting made him feel a gloomy feeling from His Majesty. An atmosphere of tyranny and extreme forbearance.

And such a completely different feeling from the past made him feel that His Majesty Li Er was very dangerous at the moment, so he warned Fang Jun not to rely on his military exploits and talk back when he was slightly dissatisfied as usual.

No way, His Majesty is now looking for various reasons to target his brother-in-law...

(End of this chapter)