The Six Arts of the Gentleman in the Bright Moon of Qin Dynasty

Chapter 803: The Birthplace of the Emperor [Subscribe*Subscribe for monthly tickets]

Yan Yan is grateful to the ancestors of the Yan family.

But the one who really let Yan Yan enter the Yan family ancestral temple was the former supervisor of Yushan Academy, Yan Yan's teacher, Master Jian of the South, the Sword Saint of the South, Yan's uncle Yu, and Mr. Zi Yu.

The Yan family also knew that Yan Yan might burn incense to other ancestors of the Yan family, but it was only Yan Shuyu who actually allowed Yan Yan to enter the ancestral temple.

Therefore, after introducing Yan Yan into the ancestral temple, the lineage of Yan Shuyu became the top priority of this ancestral temple worship.

Looking at the memorial tablet of Yan Shuyu in a separate pavilion, Yan Yan felt somewhat complicated.

Yan Yan initially found it hard to accept Yan Shuyu's sudden death.

Because in his impression, Yan Shuyu has always been a gentle Confucian scholar, and a very special Confucian scholar, who behaves in an unrestrained manner, but has his own bottom line. However, he never thought that Yan Shuyu would be ill and did not let any of his disciples know.

Until Yan Shuyu passed away suddenly, many people were shocked and confused for a while.

"Teacher, I'm back!" Yan Yan sighed deeply, knelt respectfully in front of the spirit tablet, and solemnly performed the ceremony of inheriting his offspring.

Shao Siming, Yan Lingji and others also followed Yan Yan and offered incense.

Under normal circumstances, women are not allowed to enter the ancestral temple to burn incense, but they are the emperor and empress, and the emperor's concubines, so they are qualified to enter.

"Xiao Yun'e, come and burn incense for grandpa!" Yan Yan held Xiao Yun'e's hand and asked Xiao Yun'e to burn a stick of incense for Yan Shuyu as well.

Little Yun'e held the incense in both hands obediently and bowed respectfully to burn the incense.

The elders of the Yan family had no objections and even hoped for it.

They knew very well how favored Xiao Yun'e was. She was a princess recognized by both Qin and Bing. Even her title was from Qin, and her fief was Wannian County, which was next to the Qin capital.

Green smoke was curling up, and every family in Qingxi looked at the incense smoke rising from the Yan family ancestral temple with envy. The rich fragrance even filled the entire Qingxi.

The emperor burned incense himself, and if the ancestral temple didn't catch fire it would be an insult to the emperor's majesty.

In the Yan family ancestral temple, all the disciples from all branches and families came, and the large cauldron in the center was filled with burning incense sticks, so many that they could not even smell the fragrance of tea, and they just burned up directly, which was called a "re-furnace". This was a true reflection of the prosperity of the incense.

"We will hold a banquet for the whole city. All the supplies will be paid for by our Yan family!"

The elders from each branch of the Yan family reached a unanimous decision.

Originally they were worried that Yan Yan would not be enshrined in the ancestral temple, so they only made some preparations but did not give any specific notice.

Now that Yan Yan has entered the ancestral temple, this plan can be carried out smoothly.

As for the huge cost, it is just a drop in the bucket for the Yan family.

Therefore, the entire Qingxi Flowing Water Banquet invited all Qingxi people, whether they were tourists, passing merchants or beggars.

As for incidents of arrogant and condescending insults, they will not and cannot happen.

The Yan family has a long tradition of poetry and literature, and although there are many playboys, today, all the playboys have been repeatedly reminded by their family members that they can cause trouble at any time except today, otherwise they will be kicked out of the family directly and will not be tolerated.

The Yan family's playboy is a playboy, but he is not a fool. He knows the importance of today very well. Even if he has conflicts with others, he will endure it today.

The Emperor and the Yan family have lost face, and no one can save them.

Other families in Qingxi were also warning their children that they could make trouble at any time, but not today.

Otherwise, the daily minor conflicts will turn into an endless conflict with the Yan family that could lead to genocide.

Therefore, Qingxi is peaceful today and seems so harmonious and peaceful.

The lights were on all night, illuminating the entire sky above Qingxi, and the crowds were bustling. This was not only the glory of the Yan family, but also the glory of Qingxi.

The collection of books that Yan Yan sent to the Yan family pushed the Yan family to a height they had never dared to imagine before.

When these classics are thoroughly mastered by the Yan family, they will even dare to challenge the status of the Confucius Temple, the Mencius Mansion and the Xiaoshengxian Manor.

On the second day, after the banquet, Qingxi seemed a little deserted. After all, almost everyone was hungover, so it was naturally impossible to be lively.

On the bluestone street, Yan Yan changed into a blue Confucian robe and walked in the streets of Qingxi holding Xiao Yun'e's hand, constantly introducing Xiao Yun'e to the places where he had played when he was a child.

"So, this is the place where you fell into the toilet while driving your chariot?" Yan Lingji asked with a straightforward smile.

They were curious about the place where Yan Yan had lived, but they were even more curious about the place where Yan Yan had once fallen.

Yan Yan's face froze, and he ignored Yan Lingji, but he quickened his pace and moved away from the place where he had once been humiliated.

The group left Qingxi without alerting the Yan family or anyone else.

The Yan family also knew that Yan Yan was revisiting the old place with his wife and daughter, so they did not come to disturb them.

Only in this way can Yan Yan feel a sense of belonging, so they will not disturb him to avoid causing unnecessary trouble.

After spending half a day in Qingxi, Yan Yan took his wife and daughter to climb Yushan Mountain.

"The birthplace of Emperor Xuanwu!"

Yan Yan was somewhat surprised at the current prosperity of Yushan Academy, but unexpectedly saw a place with a stone tablet.

He himself didn't even know where he was picked up by Yan Shuyu, but he didn't expect that Yushan Academy and the Yan family remembered it and erected a stone tablet there to protect it. The surrounding trees were also hung with red silk for making wishes.

"The tortoise is enshrined in the wishing pool, and your majesty is the reincarnation of the Great Emperor Xuanwu. Who knows if it will really work when you use it to make wishes!"

Yan Lingji held Dugu Yanzhi's hand, and the two women looked at the wishing tree hung with red silk ribbons for making wishes, and couldn't help but wonder whether they should go up and make a wish as well.

Yan Yan was speechless. Why don’t you just say that I’m the turtle in the wishing well? Why are you beating around the bush?

"Are Second Mother and Young Mother stupid?" Xiao Yun'e looked at Yan Lingji and Dugu Yanzhi innocently.

"What does Xiao Yun'e say?" Yan Lingji asked with a smile.

"Father is right here. If you want to make a wish, wouldn't it be better to make it directly to him rather than here?" Xiao Yun'e said in a soft voice.

Yan Lingji and Dugu Yanzhi were both stunned.

Yes, isn't it more efficient to make a wish directly to the person himself than to the stone tablet?

The scholars of Yushan Academy also got up very early, and quite a few came here to study. After all, many people still believed in this kind of metaphysics, so they felt that it would be easier to understand enlightenment by studying in the place where the emperor was born.

Especially since they had heard many times in Yushan Academy that Yan Yan had already mastered the domain before he became a master, and it was the kind of magical domain that could allow him to achieve enlightenment anytime and anywhere. So in their opinion, the birthplace of the Emperor could also allow them to achieve enlightenment easily.

Therefore, as word spread from person to person, this place became a belief and a trend, and everyone who came here firmly believed that they could have an epiphany, and the so-called epiphany actually meant that the accumulation was sufficient, lacking only a hint of inspiration or a hint of absolute self-confidence.

This holy land of enlightenment passed down from generation to generation has become a place for scholars to increase their confidence. As a result, many people have achieved enlightenment again, which has further enhanced the reputation of this place.

"They are... the Emperor, the Empress, the Imperial Consort, and the Little Princess!"

The scholars did not know Yan Yan, but they could not think of anyone else except Yan Yan to match this most stunning combination in the world.

(End of this chapter)