The ultimate rebirth of the abandoned woman

Chapter 685 Sad for the Death ([-])
"Clang clang, sorry!"

I don't know if this is a coincidence or irony, a month ago, Chai Jiuniang just said "sorry" to Xiao Nan, and now it is Xiao Nan who comes to comfort Chai Jiuniang.

"...I, I'm fine!"

Chai Jiuniang's eyes were red, her voice was already hoarse from crying for days, she wiped her tears with a handkerchief, and said in a low voice: "Grandma, grandma is happy and mourning, woohoo, grandma was very peaceful when she left."

Like Mrs. Yang, Princess Pingyang was also over 80 years old, and she died without a disease, which was also a happy and mourning event.

But Chai Jiuniang had the same thought as Xiao Nan, happy and mourning is also mourning, it is the farewell of close relatives, even if she comforted herself countless times in her heart, she still couldn't help the sadness and heartache.

Xiao Nan can understand Chai Jiuniang's mood very well, and knows that for those who have lost their loved ones, any words of comfort are so pale and weak, mourning, how to mourn?

Xiao Nan pursed his lips, gently stroked the back of Chai Jiuniang's hand, comforting her silently.

The two were silent for a long time before Chai Jiuniang sniffled and said, "By the way, before Grandma leaves, I want me to hand over something to you. She said it was given to her by Mrs. Cui back then, and now she is leaving. That thing should be returned to the Cui family!"

After finishing speaking, Chai Jiuniang winked at the maidservant beside her, who understood, turned and went to the inner room.

"what?"

Xiao Nan asked curiously.

Chai Jiuniang shook her head, "The box is locked, I don't know."

While speaking, the servant girl had already walked over holding a flat square box of red sandalwood and mother-of-pearl, and gave it to Xiao Nan with both hands.

And Chai Jiuniang took out a copper key from her cuff, "Here, this is specially given to me by my grandmother before she died. Although she didn't say much, it should be the key to this box."

Obviously, the two things were given to Chai Jiuniang separately.

Xiao Nan was even more puzzled, what is it that is so mysterious?
However, according to etiquette, she did not open the box in front of Chai Jiuniang, but asked Yuzan to put away the box and the key together.

"Hey, where's Ah Tuan?"

Xiao Nan looked around, but he didn't see Chai Jiuniang's precious son, so he asked in a low voice.

Chai Jiuniang blew her nose with a handkerchief, and said in a strong nasal voice: "Grandma once said that if she passed away, all funerals should be kept simple. The old man also said that the mourning hall is too dark, and Ah Tuan is still young. I, must not miss the child for a little filial fame, so I ordered the wet nurse to bring Ah Tuan at home."

Xiao Nan's eyes flickered, and she had heard some clues from Chai Jiuniang's words. It seems that Princess Pingyang, like Mrs. Yang Tai, had a premonition that her life was coming to an end, so she made preparations in advance. made many arrangements.

The only difference from Mrs. Yang is that Princess Pingyang did not leave in her sleep, but when she was walking in the garden, she accidentally fell to the ground and never got up again.

Although there is no disease or disaster, it is also suspected of being an accident.

Moreover, if Xiao Nan's guess is correct, Princess Pingyang must also have arrangements for the many forces of the Chai family in the Northwest Army.

The following facts told Xiao Nan that she was right in guessing that the Eldest Princess had indeed made many arrangements, but they were not secret arrangements in private, but were directly placed in the open.

On the day after the Eldest Princess passed away, Chai Zhewei wrote a booklet, one was to report his mother's funeral, the second was to resign from all official positions and Ding You, and finally, on behalf of his mother, he took over the collection of military books, maps, and the Eldest Princess and his wife on behalf of his mother. Some of the notes and handwriting that the army has made over the years are all dedicated to the saint.

This is a signal that the Chai family will completely withdraw from the military.

The saint was well aware of this, so after receiving Chai Zhewei's note, he summoned him the next day.

The two monarchs and ministers talked privately in the Lizheng Hall for a long time, and said many heart-to-heart words to each other.

Chai Zhewei even prostrated himself on the ground, crying, and bluntly said that the Chai family had an unfilial descendant like Chai Lingwu, who actually disregarded the country and society for his own self-interest.

The Chai family also has no face to lead the military affairs anymore, so he said that after Ding You, he doesn't want to re-enter the official career, he just wants to fulfill the eldest princess' last wish-to swim in the mountains and rivers of the Tang Dynasty, and personally feel the majestic mountains and rivers of the celestial dynasty.

As for the children and grandchildren, there are saints to take care of them, and they also have the title of Qiao Guogong, and they have never been too bad.

After hearing Chai Zhewei's words, the sage was completely relieved, knowing that the Chai family was really going to retire, he felt very relieved.

In addition to being relieved, the saint felt that the Chai family was pitiful. Alas, after all, he and Chai Zhewei are still cousins. Seeing that the cousin is nearly sixty years old, but he has been burdened by his younger brother for no reason. Now he is almost too old At the age of ten, the sage couldn't help but feel unbearable.

With a long sigh, the sage comforted Chai Zhewei, told him to mourn and observe his filial piety, and he would go to Yunyou if he wanted to.

Later, the sage thought that he copied Chai Lingwu's house, and now Baling and Chai Lingwu's family lived in Chai Zhewei's house. Chai Zhewei was originally a big family, plus his younger brother's family, so the house was somewhat narrow.

The saint was extra merciful and returned the confiscated princess mansion to Chai Lingwu's family, but the saint specifically explained that it was for the sake of the princess and Chai Zhewei, and asked Chai Lingwu and his wife to act cautiously in the future. It's not as simple as copying property.

Finally, the sage decreed that Princess Enzhun would be buried as a queen and be buried in Zhaoling.

So the Ministry of Etiquette got busy again, and together with the Chai family, arranged for the funeral of the eldest princess.

When the Eldest Princess was going to go to the funeral, the sage went to the funeral in person, and he acted filial to his nephew, which moved all the clans. Huh, the sage is still the kind and generous king, and he is still the one who can take care of his family. Lang!

After more than a full month, the funeral for the Eldest Princess was finally finished.

Elder Duke Xiao also came back from Yangzhou. When Xiao Nan heard the news, he immediately rushed back to Xiao's house with a few children.

Seeing that the old Duke's face was full of wind and frost, but he was still in good spirits and in good health, Xiao Nan was still worried, so he quietly invited two imperial doctors to ask him carefully.

The imperial doctor had heard of Mrs. Qi's name a long time ago, and also vaguely heard that the eldest princess invited them here just after listening to Mrs. Qi's suggestion. The situation along the way told her in detail.

Why do you check the old man's pulse every two days, why cook some mild tonic for the old man when the weather changes slightly, what... Anyway, the imperial doctor did everything he could do, and finally Said, "There is nothing wrong with Xiao Guogong's body."

Of course, out of the doctor's cautious character, he still added a sentence, "However, after all, the old man has age, birth, old age, sickness and death are the natural way, sometimes even if there is no disease or disaster, people's internal organs will—"

He didn't say the rest, I believe Mrs. Xiao can understand.After all, Mrs. Cui's old lady and Mrs. Yang's wife both died of no illness, that is, they died of old age naturally.

An inexplicable light flashed in Xiao Nan's eyes, he nodded, "I understand, thank you both!"

Wei Wei bowed and thanked him, and Xiao Nan ordered someone to give him a generous reward. In the past two or three months, it was really hard work for him to take care of the old man all the way across thousands of miles.

The two imperial physicians had long heard that Mrs. Xiao was generous, and after receiving the gift, they couldn't help but be pleasantly surprised: Tsk tsk, this is too generous, a large cart full of belongings is enough for their family Three to five months.

They are short-handed and short-mouthed to eat people. The two imperial doctors not only ate from Xiao Nan, but also took a lot. Therefore, they did not hesitate to help Xiao Nan to make a name-- Mrs. Qi is pure filial piety, both married Now that she is a wife, she still thinks wholeheartedly about her grandfather and grandmother. She is really a rare filial and virtuous woman!
Back in the palace, when the two imperial doctors returned to the emperor, they praised Mrs. Qi without a trace.

The saint just brought back a lot of things from Chai's house, and got a guarantee from Chai Zhewei in disguise, and he was very happy.

Suddenly hearing the imperial doctor's report, I couldn't help thinking of Cui Youbo who was far away in Shanzhou.

Then he thought of Cui Youbo, a civil servant who not only guarded Huangshui, but also uncovered a few spies in the court, and finally assisted Li Qubing in exterminating three or four hundred Western Turkic rebels... He made several contributions in succession.

The sage has been paying more attention to the harem recently, neglecting government affairs for a while, and forgetting to reward Uncle Cui.

Now, after hearing the imperial doctor's words, I can't help but think of these things, and I can't help but feel a little guilty: Oh, how could he forget Su Chun, a great hero.

The next day, the sage ordered Cui Ze to enter the palace.

Cui Ze has already finished keeping his filial piety, and recently he is trying to find a way to recover. He is in the position of prime minister Ding You, and he cannot rely solely on the officials like ordinary officials, but depends on several big men in the meeting hall. help.

In the past few days, Cui Ze is looking for a drink with Han Yuan, whom he has a close friendship with, so that he can help remind him in front of the sage.Before Cui Ze made any movement, the sage declared him into the palace.

Cui Ze entered the Tai Chi Palace in the morning, and when he came back at noon, he took the saint's order to enshrine him as a second-rank servant.

Although Cui Ze tried his best to be calm, he was overjoyed in his heart. He finally returned to the meeting hall and served as prime minister again.

For a while, the Cui family, which had been silent for a long time, was full of traffic and bustling.

But the Cui family's happy event didn't stop there, the sage made another decree, making Cui Lingxi, the eldest daughter of Uncle Cui Youbo, the county lord of the fifth rank.

Xiao Nan was stunned, what, what is this situation?
However, when Xiao Nan led Lingxi to the palace to thank her, the queen 'unintentionally' made it clear that the reason why the saint rewarded Cui's daughter was mainly because of Cui Youbo.

At that moment, Xiao Nan didn't know what it was like to seal his wife and son. He actually fulfilled all the expectations she had for Cui Youbo that day, and he did it so well. This man?

In any case, it is a happy event for Lingxi to be crowned Junjun. Although Xiao Nan keeps his filial piety, he still invites a few close friends to have a meal at home.

However, luck and misfortune depend on each other, and the Cui family's joy has not dissipated yet, and the Xiao family has another funeral news: Old Duke Xiao has passed away!
PS: The long-lost second update, hey, thank you for your support~
　Khan, I just found out that the chapter number of the last chapter was written wrong. The last chapter should be chapter 375, but this chapter is only chapter 376. I will find an editor to revise it tomorrow. Don’t get me wrong.

　　
　
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