Xuanyuan Jue

Chapter 88
"Say it! Why didn't you say it?" Prince Su said angrily, "As soon as this king got the letter, he rushed to the palace, intending to let the queen mother take back his order. But guess what? Baba waited outside the palace gate for a long time, and the queen mother sent a message I can’t say no! Alas! This matter is due to those gang of censors. Let them jointly write a report, but they have to write a sour article. When they finish drafting, Yuan Shikai will take the lead and bite back!"

Fu Yin took a long breath and said: "Time is also fate. No wonder they..."

"That's right," Prince Su nodded, "Those gangsters are not useless. They plan to break the bottom, and I have seen it. What did you say that 'Yuan Shikai has made great achievements'?" He wants to follow Cao Mengde and Liu Jinu Dust, etc., hit the nail on the head...Brother Zhiyu, let's bear with it this time. Don't worry, this king will definitely clear your name when he turns around!"

"My lord, don't worry." Fu Yin cupped his hands, "I don't care about honor and disgrace. I just hope that the court will be vigilant, and don't give that thief Yuan a chance..."

"Okay, let's stop talking!" Prince Su raised the wine cup, "Brother Zhiyu, Mo Chou has no friends in the future. Come, for your trip, drink this cup to the brim!"

"Dry!"

After drinking and feasting, it is time to part.Even if there is a lot of reluctance, there is even more helplessness.After Fu Yin's car drove out of the capital, Feng Shen also bid farewell to Prince Su and returned to his house.

Over the past few months, Feng Shen has been burdened by official duties and has no time to take care of Old Man Tian's funeral.Counting the days, the "May [-]th" funeral has already passed and we can't wait any longer.On the second day, Feng Shen went to the yamen to ask for leave, and concentrated on arranging this funeral.

Old man Tian's private house was set up in the funeral tomb of Huguang Guild Hall.When Tan Hong, who was in charge, heard about it, he personally brought people to help.Within half a day, the auspicious acupoints were laid, just waiting for the Feng family to wake up for the funeral.

With the help of the brothers and sisters of the Tang family, Feng Shen also saved a lot of energy.While everyone was busy, Feng Shen came to the coffin alone, and hid the parcel containing the silk in the coffin.

After hiding the package, Feng Quan also came with the people from the back room.A master craftsman in the bar room opened the list of calamities, and several younger students wedged seven "children nails" on the coffin lid.Cantaloupe is numb all over, kneeling in front of the coffin and weeping.The rest of the people sweep the coffin and burn the paper, each perform their own duties.

Just after noon, the incense basin fell.The young men shouted, lifted the coffin and left the coffin.The coffin line, Xianggua and others hurriedly followed, dragged sticks and flags, and walked towards the funeral tomb.Along the way, it is unavoidable to set up road sacrifices and spread paper money. More than a dozen drummers beat and beat, whip when they meet the river, and throw chickens across the bridge.

When they arrived at the Yizhong, the younger generations slowly lowered the coffin into the prepared hole.After the cantaloupe sprinkled grains into the hole, Feng Shen shoveled up a handful of soil and put it on the coffin lid.As soon as the soil filled the coffin, the rest of the younger generations came together one after another, and began to build graves, fill holes, and erect mounds and monuments.

Before long, the graves gradually piled up.Feng Shen took a piece of yellow paper, climbed to the grave and pressed it tightly.Feng Quan and the others supported the muskmelon and went around the grave, loosening the soil around the corner.

After filling the tomb, Master Gangfang directed his subordinates to burn the paper figures and horses carried in front of the tomb as sacrifices.After singing the mourning drums a few times, Old Man Tian was finally buried in the ground.

Although this funeral was done hastily, it did not lose its glory.Back home, the muskmelon was crying hoarsely. Mama Chang made some pear water with rock sugar and sent it, and Shuang Xing and Xia Zhu went to take care of her again.

Feng Shen and the others were so tired that their limbs were sore and numb. After a hasty dinner, they went back to their rooms to rest.

A night without words.

In the early morning of the next day, just as Feng Shen pushed open the hall door of the dormitory, he found the brothers and sisters of the Tang family standing outside.

Seeing the brothers and sisters of the Tang family carrying their backpacks, Feng Shen couldn't help being startled: "Brother Tang, Miss Tang, who are you?"

Tang Zijun cupped his hands: "I have been bothering with my sister-in-law for a long time, and today I am here to bid farewell to Brother Feng."

Feng Shen said in shock: "What? You guys want to leave too?"

"Yes," Tang Zijun nodded, "The carriage has been hired and is waiting outside the courtyard."

"It's too urgent!" Feng Shenyang said, "Brother Tang, please stay longer! Let's get together in a hurry, and we haven't had the best time yet, so how can we say goodbye? Miss Tang, what do you think?"

Tang Ziqi saw and asked, but kept silent, just turned his face away, tears welling from the corners of his eyes.

Tang Zijun patted the girl's shoulder and sighed: "Brother Feng, why are we willing to part? Because of this, Aqi and I argued for half the night last night..."

Feng Shen hurriedly said: "Since you are reluctant, let's stay for a few more days..."

"No," Tang Zijun waved his hand, "Now the twelfth lunar month is coming to an end, and New Year's Eve is approaching, my father must be looking forward to it day and night in the castle. We brothers and sisters, except for the traitors, took back the treasure scroll, so we should go back to the castle and return to the fort with our relatives." Reunion."

Feng Shen sighed: "It's also... the time is near, and your father must be looking forward to your son eagerly... Even so, I won't stop you from performing your filial piety. Let's go! I'll send you off!"

As soon as the three of them reached the entrance of the courtyard, Xianggua and Feng Quan rushed over after hearing the letter.Everyone helped the brothers and sisters of the Tang family pack their luggage, but they were still inseparable, and followed the carriage to the outside of the city gate.

After leaving the city, Tang Zijun jumped out of the carriage, and saluted Feng Shen with tears in his eyes: "Brother Feng, I have sent you off for thousands of miles, and I have to say goodbye. Come back!"

Feng Shen held Tang Zijun's hand tightly, his voice choked with sobs: "Brother Tang, Miss Tang, the journey is long, take care!"

Tang Ziqi's eyes were red, and he pulled a small hairpin from his head.When I was about to pass it to Feng Shen, I thought about it, and handed it to Xianggua again: "Xianggua... this hairpin is for you, please keep it in mind..."

"Sister Tang...you are so kind to me..." Xianggua took it and began to grope at himself, "I have to give you something too... Oh, I came out in a hurry, and I didn't bring any jewelry... The hand-swinging crossbow on your wrist is Hei Erniang's relic, so I can't give it to you..."

Xianggua glanced at it and suddenly saw a jade pendant hanging from Feng Shen's waist, so she tore it off and stuffed it with Tang Ziqi: "Sister Tang, take this pendant."

Tang Ziqi didn't answer, but looked at Feng Shen: "Are you willing?"

"I'm willing!" Feng Shen smiled slightly, "I'm afraid Miss Tang might not like her."

"I can see it!" Tang Ziqi blushed, grabbed the jade pendant, and carefully tucked it into his arms.

"Sister Tang," Xianggua pulled Tang Ziqi, "after you finish the Chinese New Year, remember to come and play with me again. I heard from Chang's mother that they will make spring rolls when they are in spring. Come back quickly, and I will ask Chang's mother to eat more. Make some and keep it for you!"

Tang Ziqi smiled through tears: "Well, keep it for me, I'll definitely come and eat it!"

"Okay, Aqi, it's time to hit the road." Tang Zijun took a step forward, and clasped his fists at Feng Shen and Xianggua, "Brother Feng, Miss Tian, ​​let's just say goodbye!"

Feng Shen cupped his hands: "There will be a time later!"

The sound of the car rumbling, gradually drifting away.In mid-air, scattered snowflakes began to fall.Back in the city, Feng Shen had mixed feelings.He asked Feng Quan to take the melon home first, and walked aimlessly on the street alone.

The snow is getting bigger and bigger.There were rustling noises, quietly covering the entire capital city.On the vast streets, there are few traces of people, only a few rows of messy footprints are left.

Suddenly, a string sounded, causing Feng Shen to stop.I saw an old man singing Xian Zishu nestled under the eaves of the shed on the corner of the street.The old man was dressed in ragged clothes, and there was a broken bowl covered with snow in front of him.He held a small three-stringed string and tied his legs to the knot board. While pulling the string to strike the knot, he sang tremblingly:
The turtle is the spirit shell, the emerald green is the hair

The musk deer is the musk deer

Eagle wears a fur hat for sharp eyes

Thrushcross Zuqiao is trapped in the cage

Humans slaughter their heads for strength

The horse is able to carry the saddle on its back...

The desolate singing, like weeping and complaining, made the empty street even more chilling.Feng Shenchang sighed, walked forward slowly, took out a few copper plates and put them into the broken bowl.

The old man glanced at Feng Shen gratefully, then opened his hoarse throat and sang even harder.

Advise gentlemen to walk in the middle of the three major roads

Do not make friends with unrighteous friends
Don't look at his mouth like sugar and sweet like honey

Hateful as a wolf and a tiger without hair

Two words have been left from ancient times

Forbear and bear, forgive and forgive

Three drops of water around Rao

Forbearance with a knife in my heart
Sitting at home compiling books with nothing to do
I don't know which morning to write first

Pick up a pen and write four characters
It also writes that human feelings are warm and cold, thick and thin
Advise all kings to be loyal, filial, benevolent and righteous

Don't learn from that villain and demolish the bridge when crossing the river...

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