All the ancestors in the capital begged me to be a substitute

[-]. A picnic at the top

Emperor Tiande took the initiative to provoke evil spirits and died suddenly.

After his death, Chu Yan issued an imperial edict in his name and issued a "posthumous edict". The funeral ceremony was simple, there was no need to observe filial piety for him, and the enthronement ceremony was held immediately.

The dead soul of Chu Ye was watching from the side, even though he was dissatisfied, he had nothing to say.

He had already been treated like that by Sheng Kun in the court that day. Should he let the ministers praise him in front of his soul again against their will?
He doesn't have this face.

What's more, after learning from Queen Mu that so many of his sons died in fights in the back house, Chu Ye felt resentful and felt ashamed of his ancestors.

He was probably the emperor who died the most miserable death except the tyrant of the previous dynasty.

On the third day after Chu Ye's death, Su Xian performed a salvation ritual for him.

Then the enthronement ceremony was held.

After the enthronement ceremony, the place where Shen Lingxi and Chu Yan handled their daily affairs changed from the two halls separated by the east palace gate to the imperial study room and the north office separated by numerous palace walls and long streets.

There are three things a new official needs to do when he takes office, let alone a new emperor and empress.

Both of them were extremely busy, especially Shen Lingxi. In addition to prison matters, he also had to take care of the harem, so that he even went to bed in a hurry.

The direct consequence is that the new emperor has a dark face all day long when he goes to court. The courtiers are doing their duties as never before, working day and night, being cautious in their words and deeds, and being diligent in their duties, for fear of making mistakes and offending the new emperor.

More and more discounts were handed over, and the new emperor became busier and busier.

Shen Lingxi was also shocked that the efficiency of the Ministry of Justice, Dali Temple and various government offices was much higher than before.

She was busier because of it.

The Empress Dowager has been looking forward to the two of them starting to work together as soon as possible, and is naturally very dissatisfied with their current situation.

Not only were all the palace servants and eunuchs available in Shoukang Palace transferred to Shen Lingxi to assist her in handling the affairs of the inner court.

He also ordered people to tidy up the Taiji Palace, and the main hall was designated as Zhongchao. The Liangyi Hall behind it became the place where Shen Lingxi handled his daily affairs, and the Emperor's Bedroom at the back was where the two of them rested.

Since it was the Empress Dowager who came forward, the courtiers naturally did not dare to complain.

What's more, Shen Lingxi is now in charge of Beiya, who dares to offend him.

In the past, the only harems left were concubines who took care of themselves in the palace.

As for the concubines of Tiande Emperor Chu Ye, those who were willing to return home were allowed to go home. The rest either went to the palace in the suburbs of Beijing, or to Qionghua Temple according to their own wishes.

The new emperor specially issued a decree that those concubines who had left the palace could get married on their own.

On their wedding day, the Empress Dowager would also reward them.

It was three months later when these trivial matters were resolved, matters in the court gradually got back on track, and the backlog of cases in Beiya and the Third Division were almost resolved.

It’s the golden autumn season again.

On the ninth day of September, the Double Ninth Festival.

Chu Yan and Shen Lingxi served the Empress Dowager and went to the Qionghua Mountain on the outskirts of Beijing for a picnic. Princess Pingyang also went with them, as well as their little aunt Yun Ya who came from Yunjiang to stay in the palace in the capital.

Yun Ya is now Mrs. Yun, the Queen Mother's personal title.

Although Yun Ya came to Da Zhou to get married, very few people had seen her true appearance.

Nowadays, the world only knows that she is one of the many aunts of Yunjiang King Yunwang, but they do not know that she is the "Yun Liangdi" who died on the altar of the imperial mausoleum.

Halfway up the mountainside of Qionghua Mountain is Qionghua Temple, where the royal family members live quietly.

The group of them drove lightly and dressed up as ordinary people, bypassing Qionghua Temple and climbed to the top of the mountain.

The top of Qionghua Mountain is adjacent to Shen Lingxi's Fu'an Mountain. Looking far into the distance, one can even see the two apricot trees on the graves of Mr. Shen and his wife, which are already full of golden color.

Chu Yan rarely had free time and could spend it with his loved ones, so he was naturally very happy.

Not only did he take the people into the mountain to hunt wild game first, but when they reached the top of the mountain, he asked Chunjun and Shengxie to light a fire in the open area, as if they wanted to barbecue it themselves.

All things have intelligence. Because Shen Lingxi can see things that others cannot see, he rarely kills.

But Taoism values ​​Taoism and nature. Since these game animals were dead, the most she could do was recite a few salvation scriptures for them, wishing them an early reincarnation.

Shen Lingxi knew nothing about cooking, so she could only help skin and remove the bones of the game caught on the road, and wash away the blood.

She didn't have to do these things, but her knife was too fast.

While Chunjun was still using brute force, she had already used a short dagger to cut off the various parts of the prey neatly, without much blood on the blade.

The attendants brought by the eldest princess of Zhijiao were frightened when they saw it.

Shen Lingxi handed the prepared prey to Chu Yan, then washed her hands and sat side by side with him in front of the campfire to watch the fun.

Seeing Chu Yan expertly put a rabbit on a rack and roasted it over the fire.The flames burned the fat, making a "sizzling" sound, and the aroma filled the air.

When the skin was golden and crispy, Chu Yan applied another layer of oil and spices. The aroma became even more mouth-watering and made people's stomachs growl.

Shen Lingxi nodded seriously: "Rabbit said, you roasted it well, it would be better if you sprinkled some more chili pepper."

Chu Yan: ...

"What else did Rabbit say besides chili peppers?" he asked amusedly.

Shen Lingxi: "It also said that they are so cute, so don't eat them in the future. Wild boars are very good, with rough skin and thick flesh. They are also a scourge even if they are alive. They are perfect for food and drinks."

"Okay, next time I'll just hunt wild boar." Chu Yan rubbed the top of her hair and said with a smile.

Those phoenix eyes, under the autumn sun, are clear and gentle.

Shen Lingxi blinked and glanced at the snowball floating in the distance, tilting his head and looking at them.

Somehow, Shen Lingxi followed Chu Yan's example and reached out her hand to gently stroke the top of his hair.

The hair is smooth and soft, and it feels really good.

"So that's what it feels like." She murmured thoughtfully.

A flash of surprise flashed in Chu Yan's eyes. He raised his chin towards her and asked, "What does it feel like?"

The hair on the top of his head also unconsciously cupped into Shen Lingxi's hand following his movements.

Shen Lingxi's eyebrows were curved, her pear curls were clear, and she laughed out loud.

like a puppy.

She didn't have the guts to say it.

"Nothing." She quickly took her hand back and shook her head with a smile.

Chu Yan:? ? ?
Shen Lingxi looked at his handsome eyebrows and the doubt in his eyes, especially the way he looked at her, and felt that he looked more like a puppy, and she burst into laughter.

Chu Yan saw her smiling. Although she didn't know what she was laughing at, the corners of her lips were slightly raised.

Every move of the two people fell in the eyes of people admiring the scenery not far away.

The eldest princess brought the chrysanthemum wine she brewed. Yunya sat next to the Queen Mother and chatted with her about the customs and customs of Yunjiang.

They are all considered a family, and there is no real distinction between them at the table.

"It's great to be young." Looking at her grandson and granddaughter-in-law, the Queen Mother felt that she had not been so relaxed and happy for a long time.

"Your Majesty is also young." Yun Ya said with a smile: "You don't know something, but we have a longevity village there, and you are considered a young man there at your age."

The Queen Mother sighed and said: "If the Ai family were 20 years younger, they would definitely go out for a walk and see the longevity village you mentioned. The Ai family has been trapped in a square and deep palace for most of their lives. It’s very boring to think about it.”

As people age, they become sad easily.

Especially when your memory is still good, you may have been happy one moment, but when you think of those who have passed away and the things you have not done, you will inevitably feel sad and regretful.

"Meow...meow..."

As if aware of the Queen Mother's mood, Xue Tuan nuzzled at her feet affectionately, then jumped onto the Queen Mother's lap and rolled around.

It's a pity that the Queen Mother couldn't see it.

Seeing this, Shen Lingxi smiled and said, "Didn't the imperial doctor say that your body and bones are in good condition, and the waterway is now convenient. If you want to go somewhere, I will go with you."

"If you accompany me, Liu Lang will have to stay alone in the capital. Are you willing to do so?" the Queen Mother joked.

Before Shen Lingxi could speak, Chu Yan on the side had already said loudly: "Grandma, don't you like those strange things the most? Let Lingxi accompany you to go around. Or she takes the embroiderer to inspect the states. When the time comes, you can go with her. You don’t have to worry about your grandchildren. If your grandchildren miss you, they can go and see you when they have time."

This statement shocked everyone present.

Even Shen Lingxi turned to look at him, with surprise in his eyes.

She followed her true heart and chose to stay with Chu Yan and become the emperor and concubine of this great Zhou Dynasty.

It is also equivalent to acknowledging that he will stay in the imperial city with Chu Yan for most of the rest of his life.

When you hold your position, you should shoulder your responsibilities.

The emperor and the queen have the power of the gods, and they are what the people of Li want. Many times, they cannot do whatever they want.

"As an inspector of embroidered clothes, I should go to various states every year to inspect people's hearts and sentiments." Chu Yan raised his eyebrows and looked at her, and asked with a smile, "What? Do you really hate me?"

Shen Lingxi quickly shook her head: "No, no, I can give it up, of course I can."

Chu Yan: ...

Shen Lingxi saw a hint of resentment rising in his eyes, and reached out to caress the top of his hair, promising: "People say a goodbye is better than a wedding. If I go out, you will not be left out in the slightest when I come back."

Chu Yan smiled lightly, "You still have some conscience, knowing that you have neglected me."

The two of them came together and whispered so softly that others could not hear them.

The Queen Mother has always been an open-minded and open-minded person, and she also understands the principle of "don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you".

She felt regretful, and naturally she didn't want her beloved grandson-in-law to follow her same path.

What's more, his own royal grandson is so supportive, so what are you waiting for?

"It's settled, we'll set off next month!" the Queen Mother agreed.

Chu Yan: ...

There is no need to be so anxious.

Shen Lingxi smiled and nodded, and the eldest princess and Yun Ya enthusiastically asked to join.

Even the snow ball on the side screamed "meow, meow" excitedly.

Therefore, the most noble women of the Great Zhou Dynasty and a cat spirit immediately began to plan the trip they were about to embark on.

Chu Yan saw that all of them were eager to try, and a soft color appeared on their usually cold faces.

These are his closest relatives and loved ones in the world.

Everyone you love will get what they want.

This is probably the most fulfilling thing in life...

[-]. Pregnancy

From the winter of the fourth year of Tiande to the end of the first year of Shuangsheng.

For a whole year, Shen Lingxi took the Queen Mother, the eldest princess and her little aunt out of the capital for two months, returned to the capital for more than a month, left the capital for another two months, and returned to the capital for a month.

These four most noble women in Dazhou have almost taken over half of Dazhou's empire.

Although the Queen Mother is old, she is in excellent spirits.

Especially when she saw something unfair, she was no longer the listener who sat in the palace and listened to the servants' stories.

Take action when it's time to take action, plus a Princess Pingyang who can't tolerate sand in her eyes...

Shen Lingxi and Yun Ya could only eat and watch the show.

Although Shen Lingxi and Chu Yan spent less time together and more separation during this year, she was extremely tired every time she returned to Beijing to stay for a month.

The courtiers could also feel the emperor's spring-breathing smile and the ease and comfort of leaving the court early.

Therefore, every time the Queen Mother, the eldest princess and the queen return to Beijing, it is the happiest time for all civil and military officials.

Until the Laba day of the first year of the Double Saints, Shen Lingxi had lunch and took a nap in the side hall. She dreamed of two little dumplings, one holding a jade seal and the other holding a spear, jumping towards her. Come.In addition, after waking up, the snowball jumped on her belly and meowed.

Shen Lingxi reached out and touched her flat belly as if feeling something. She felt vaguely that she might be pregnant.

Two months later, the imperial physician diagnosed his pulse.

The emperor and empress were happy, and the whole country rejoiced both inside and outside the court.

At this time, Shen Lingxi could already see two round, white mist-shaped fetal spirits, one on the left and one on the right, often circling around her side.

The only one who could see them, besides Shen Lingxi, was Xue Tuan.

Fortunately, this time, Xue Tuan did not go to the Queen Mother's Shoukang Palace. He spent the whole day chasing the two fetus spirits, just like chasing their balls of thread.

The two fetal spirits, one quiet and the other naughty, teased it from time to time.

Like Xuetuan, they were not afraid of Chu Yan's evil spirit. Whenever Chu Yan and Shen Lingxi stayed together, they would squeeze in between them.

As the fetus in Shen Lingxi's belly grew older, the two fetuses gradually showed their facial features and body shape.

Because of this, Shen Lingxi and Chu Yan already knew the gender of the two children before they were born.

She told Chu Yan the dream she had when she was pregnant with them.

Chu Yan weighed it up and then suggested: "Then one is called Dingguo and the other is called Anbang. Firstly, these old stubborns can be prepared in advance. Secondly, even if we have done so much, the world does not treat women as officials. There are still many prejudices. Taking these two names is to use their identities to tell the world that women are not inferior to men and can also rule and stabilize the country."

Shen Lingxi felt very good, and the two fetal spirits happily circled around Chu Yan.

In the autumn of the second year of the Twin Saints, during the time of orange and green, Emperor Shen Lingxi gave birth to twins.

On the day of delivery, Shen Lingxi was in excruciating pain. Fortunately, Chu Yan and the two fetus spirits were by her side to encourage her, and she was able to give birth to the child without any risk.

Chu Yan's usually calm and indifferent face looked panicked for the first time when he accompanied Shen Lingxi to give birth.

He held Shen Lingxi's hand tightly and kept whispering in her ear, "No more babies, never again."

When twins are born, the sky above the capital is filled with clouds, which is an auspicious sign that is rare in a century.

Chu Yan took the opportunity to announce to the court officials that the crown prince of Zhou Dynasty would be chosen from twins.

It was not until the third year of Shuangsheng that when the twins performed the Zhou ceremony, the elder sister grabbed the jade seal and the younger sister grabbed the tiger talisman, it was decided that the elder sister Chu Dingguo would be the crown prince of the Zhou Dynasty...

[-]. Sisters

My name is Chu Dingguo, and my nickname is Yiyi.

There is also a twin sister named Anbang, nicknamed Jiujiu.

Dad said that as the daughters of the Chu family, we are born with the responsibility of guarding the country and ensuring that the people live and work in peace and contentment and avoid the pain of war and displacement.

My sister's and I's names together are called "Dingguo Anbang", and the nicknames combined mean "consistent, long-lasting."

As for my younger brother who only knows how to chant sutras and perform rituals all day long, and carries a lotus lantern around, and is hated by everyone...

Forget it, don't mention it.

I heard from my great-grandmother that my brother's birth was a complete accident. As for how it was an accident, she didn't tell me, so I couldn't ask more.

All in all, since his younger brother was born, there are a few days every month where dad will never enter the dormitory.

He also asked his uncle to find some medicine and took it behind his mother's back.

You know.

*
My best friend is Xue Tuan.

She is the most powerful cat. When I was ignorant and caught Zhou Zhou, she knew that the person who caught the tiger charm would have a hard time, so she kept jumping around next to the jade seal to lure me to catch the jade seal.

My sister is even more miserable.

She always likes to fight against Xue Tuan. Instead of grabbing the jade seal, she insists on grabbing the tiger talisman. She will be arrested by her father to practice martial arts for nine consecutive winters.

Every time at this time, I always feel that Xuetuan is the most powerful cat in the world.

No wonder it was the "Cat General" bestowed upon it by my great-grandmother when it was still alive.

The days when I don’t have to practice are so happy.

I love reading, and reading loves me.

My father invited many knowledgeable scholars to give lectures to my sister and me.

My mother also invited some.

Generally speaking, the wives my mother hired were much more interesting than those my father hired.

When people are alive, they always have many shackles, they can't help themselves, and they often encounter difficulties.

When they become ghosts, most people will become calm and open-minded, with no taboos and freedom.

My sister and I learned a lot from them.

For example, every time when our father held us in the morning, the Marquis of Jing'an who always puffed his beard and stared at us, his nickname was Goudan'er.

When his father asked me to bring him a message, his eyes almost popped out of his head.

For another example, when the Minister of the Ministry of Finance was crying about poverty with his father, his newly bereaved first wife was beside him.

A matron who takes care of her husband in an orderly manner naturally knows very well what accounts her husband, who dotes on his concubines and destroys his wives, has tampered with.

I also benefited a lot from this.

In short, when I was ten years old, I began to realize that although my father was very smart and a wise man, he suffered from the fact that he could not "see" many things, so he was not very fast in handling government affairs.

Moreover, all he could think about was my mother, so he was really unfit for the big job.

I still have to rely on my sister and me to support this business.

As for the younger brother who can bounce the dead souls away wherever he goes, and who happily chases after the dead souls...

Forget it, don't mention it.

*
In our spare time, my sister and I would go to Fu'an Village.

My mother's only sister, Shen Yuyao, is the most famous undertaker in the capital.

I heard a girl who died early say that my aunt was a delicate and gentle girl from a family, and she would cry when she saw the corpse.

As a result, after marrying a scumbag, she was tortured to the point of excruciating pain. Later, while the scumbag was sleeping, she drove a red-hot iron nail into the top of his head and sent him home.

From then on, she devoted herself to learning how to bury corpses with her mother-in-law.

She always said that the most terrifying thing in the world is not ghosts, but the human heart.

She can't see the souls of the dead better than we can, but she can have such an understanding. I think she is amazing.

Now she is the second owner of Fu'an Hall.

*
In this world, there are two people who can affect Dad's mood the most.

One is A Niang, and the other is——

It was Uncle Mu whom we had never met before.

Uncle Mu is a very interesting person. He has been to many places and solved many unsolved cases.

Every once in a while, we will receive several volumes of files handed over by Xiuyi Messenger.

The dossier was written by Uncle Mu, with clean and beautiful handwriting. The important thing is that the content is very interesting. It contains the details of the detection of various bizarre cases, but it is much more beautiful than those notebooks.

Every time when his file came in, and the three of us, mother and daughter, no, plus the cheap brother, the four of us read it with gusto, my father would always make a stinky face and drive us all away, leaving only my mother-in-law. A person was talking in the room.

Every time they... (you can experience it yourself)

Later, when my younger brother ran away with Uncle Su and Uncle Mu, my father said harsh words to my sister and me for the first time:
"I won't have a son like him from now on."

He didn’t even have your last name, dad.

"None of you are allowed to give him any money."

Those old ghosts who hired him for revenge gave him a lot.

In short, it’s okay not to mention our brother Shen Xian.

*
I am very lucky that my mother gave us three siblings the eyes to see the souls of the dead.

Therefore, the separation of life and death in the eyes of the world is far less sad here.

When my brother was three years old, my great-grandmother passed away in her sleep.

People who are separated will meet again one day.

Such is the case with Grandma Tai and Xue Tuan.

After her soul left the body, she finally saw Xue Tuan.

That day, Xue Tuan was so happy that he kept rolling on the ground and meowing.

My great-grandmother also burst into tears.

Dad is always the most pitiful one. He can't see his great-grandmother. Even though we send messages, he is still very sad.

My great-grandmother stayed with us in the palace for some time. Seeing that my father was finally not so sad, he drifted away.

Aniang said that my great-grandmother’s obsession was to travel thousands of miles across the great Zhou Dynasty.

If this obsession is not achieved, her soul will not dissipate.

Sure enough, when my brother was seven years old, my great-grandmother came back with a snow dumpling.

After four whole years of wandering, my great-grandmother's soul has not diminished at all, but is full of energy.

She told us a lot about her experiences on the road.

My sister and I were relatively calm, but my brother was the most serious and excited after listening.

Later, the soul of the great-grandmother dissipated in the moonlight.

Aniang said that maybe Xue Tuan should leave too.

I cried a lot because of it.

However, the surprise is——

She didn't leave.

Snowball has always been by my side.

While I was practicing calligraphy, she slept on my desk.When I sleep, she is beside my pillow.

She has a natural sensitivity to danger and can always remind me to avoid danger at critical moments.

Uncle Su said that some spiritual creatures will become the patron saint of the family after death.

Xuetuan may be the patron saint of our Chu family.

When I was 17 years old, I ascended the throne as emperor, and my sister took charge of the Black Armored Guards.

Dad finally got his wish and accompanied his mother to travel around the world.

Dad said that when the people you love get what they want, that is perfection.

I think so.

(End of the article)

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