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Chapter 649: Lost Faith (I)

When the Lu family rushed to the Nanyang Palace, they happened to catch Lu Xuan's funeral.

Feng Changshi decided to set up the mourning hall in the front yard. White lanterns were hung everywhere in the palace, and the maids and servants all changed into white clothes.

Aunt Mei's eyes were swollen from crying, and her face was filled with sorrow. She stood there trembling, as if she would faint at any moment.

Lu Ruohua also cried bitterly and snuggled up to Aunt Mei.

Lu Ying's face was also filled with sorrow and sadness, but she was calmer than Aunt Mei and Lu Ruohua and her daughter. After all, he was an eleven-year-old boy, and at this time, he should take on the responsibility of a man and come forward to greet the Lu family.

Those who came to mourn were Lu Xuan's cousins ​​and some of his nephews and nieces. The head of the Lu family had more important things to do and had already rushed to the capital to congratulate the empress on her ascension to the throne.

In this way, the attitude of the Lu family is very clear. Lu Xuan's sudden death from an acute illness is indeed regrettable. However, the Lu family has no intention of getting to the bottom of or questioning the cause of Lu Xuan's death.

With Lu Ying and his sister, the Lu family and the Nanyang Palace are inseparable. Lu Cong, the governor of Pingzhou, is the pride of the Lu family. Since Lu Xuan died of an acute illness, it can be seen that he was not blessed.

The Lu family members bowed and paid tribute in front of the coffin one by one, and then went forward to comfort Lu Ying and her son. Aunt Mei, who was secretly worried, breathed a sigh of relief, and under the cover of her white sleeves, the corners of her mouth rose quietly.

Now that Lu Xuan was dead, no one would beat or scold her at will. The two children could study and pursue a bright future.

Lu Xuan's funeral was well-organized. In addition to Lu's family, the county magistrates of fourteen counties came, and Xue, the governor of Jingzhou, went to the capital and sent his nephews and nephews to pay their respects. Other families that were on good terms with the Nanyang Palace also sent people to pay their respects.

The weather was hot, and seven days was the limit for keeping the body. After seven days, Lu Xuan's body was buried.

At this time, the news of the death had also reached the capital.

The Imperial Household Department hurriedly made the empress's robe and sent it to the Zhaohe Palace. Jiang Shaohua tried it on under the waiting of Chen Sheren.

It takes more than a dozen embroiderers half a year to make a dragon robe. Jiang Shaohua ascended the throne in a hurry and had no time to make a new dragon robe. The one he was trying on was made from a dragon robe that Emperor Taihe had never worn.

Jiang Shaohua's pregnancy was already an unspoken secret among everyone. The waist of this dragon robe was obviously extra loose.

After trying it on, Jiang Shaohua was quite satisfied and smiled at Chen Jinyu: "The Ministry of Internal Affairs is quite efficient."

Chen Jinyu smiled softly and replied, "The Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager fully support the princess, so how could the people in the Ministry of Internal Affairs dare to do anything?"

This is the benefit of "taking down" the Grand Empress Dowager Zheng. Jiang Shaohua has only been in the capital for a short time, and it will take a long time to gradually replace her with her own people. If we can avoid fighting and proceed with a tactful and slow approach, there will be less turmoil. Stability comes first.

"Does the princess really want to let the Zheng family go?" Chen Jinyu lowered her voice.

The Empress Dowager Zheng had many eyes and ears, and even in the Zhaohe Palace, there were spies of the Empress Dowager. Therefore, Jiang Shaohua was extremely cautious in what she said and did. At this time, there were only two of them in the bedroom, so they had to keep their voices down to prevent any ears through the wall.

Jiang Shaohua's eyes flickered slightly, and he said meaningfully: "Let's let the Zheng family go for now. However, if Zheng Chen refuses to hide and jumps out, you can't blame me then."

Chen Jinyu was stunned for a moment, then thought of something, and opened his eyes wide in disbelief: "Did the princess expect this to happen, and deliberately used words to provoke Duke Anguo and let Zheng Chen go?"

In this way, Zheng Chen's defection became ironclad evidence of treason. Empress Dowager Zheng had one arm cut off, and she could only support the princess. Jiang Shaohua curled his lips: "I didn't have time to think so much at the time. I just forced Duke Anguo to take action and capture Zheng Chen, and it would be best if I killed him on the spot. Zheng Chen escaped quickly, and I don't know where he hid. I just took advantage of the situation and used the safety of the Zheng family to make the Empress Dowager give in."

Chen Jinyu raised her eyebrows and smiled: "It can be seen that the princess is indeed very lucky. Every step she takes is just right."

Yes! Today, Jiang Shaohua has to admit that he is indeed lucky.

The Prince of Dongping colluded with Jiang Yi to murder Emperor Taihe, and then raised an army to force the emperor to abdicate. She happened to be there and saved the ministers and the ladies in the harem.

Prime Minister Wang was seriously injured, and Duke Anguo was also injured. The two biggest stumbling blocks automatically moved away.

The Prince of Huaiyang and the Prince of Wu'an were originally strong rivals in the fight for the throne, and were also sent to the palace prison by the Empress Dowager Zheng. She did not need to raise a banner of rebellion, nor did she resort to war. She only needed to talk and twist and turn to get to the throne. In two days, she will be able to officially ascend the throne and reach a high position above everyone else. This series of encounters can only be said to be a blessing in disguise.

Jiang Shaohua relaxed his brows: "After tomorrow, I will be able to sit on the throne and run the government."

Chen Jinyu bowed his hands solemnly: "I congratulate the emperor in advance."

Jiang Shaohua laughed dumbly.

Boom boom boom!
There was a sudden loud knock on the door, followed by Song Yuan's hurried voice: "Princess, something bad has happened. The Nanyang Palace has sent a letter of mourning. County Master Lu is gone!"

Jiang Shaohua: "..."

Jiang Shaohua's mind went blank for a moment.

Chen Jinyu reacted faster and hurried to open the door: "Commander Song, please come in and tell me the details."

Song Yuan strode in and presented the funeral letter with a solemn expression: "Changshi Feng sent someone to deliver the funeral letter to the palace. Please accept my condolences, Princess."

Jiang Shaohua took the letter, opened it, and read it slowly over and over again. Through the thin letter paper and the dark handwriting, he seemed to see his father Lu Xuan's eyes that were still open when he died.

Ten days ago, the Nanyang Palace sent a message that Lu Xuan, the county horse, had suddenly fallen ill. Everyone was surprised and couldn't help but lament that Lu Xuan didn't have the fate of prosperity and wealth. He couldn't come to the capital in person to witness his daughter Jiang Shaohua ascend the throne as the empress.

Today’s news of death came unexpectedly.

Lu Xuan died just like that?
That hypocritical and disgusting father, that weak yet legitimate man who could use the name of her father, just died like that?
This mourning letter... is so comforting.

She couldn't take action, and couldn't even make any hints. Aunt Mei was extremely sharp in seizing the opportunity and took action at the most appropriate time, solving this hidden danger that was like a thorn in her throat.

Jiang Shaohua's brows relaxed slightly, but a little sadness appeared on his face: "My father died of an acute illness, but I can't go back to the Nanyang Palace to mourn. It's really unfilial."

Chen Jinyu immediately said, "Tomorrow is the emperor's coronation ceremony. State affairs are more important than family affairs. I beg you to mourn and take care of yourself."

Song Yuan also bowed and comforted: "Mr. Chen is right. Please put state affairs and the overall situation first."