Cold Palace’s Abandoned Consort

"He said, I see."

"..."

This simple answer surprised me a little. I was quiet for a while, wondering the expression and tone of Pei Yuanzhang when he said this sentence.

Miaoyan held my clothes and shook it gently: "Mother, what will happen?"

"..."

I thought quietly for a while, then looked down at her big, flashing eyes, and then smiled and said, "Since your father said he knew, it's known."

"..."

"Don't worry, there's nothing you can do with your father."

"really?"

"Of course, he is the emperor."

Hearing what I said, it was like getting a guarantee, and nodded wonderfully, and I felt that she was slightly relaxed as a whole, and said, "I know."

I smiled and fiddled with her hair. At this time, I heard the sound of knocking three sister-in-law outside. I said, "Okay, it's too late. If you don't sleep, you won't get up tomorrow morning. Don't forget Tomorrow, you will go to worship the Emperor's Tomb. This is the first time you will worship the ancestors of your Pei family, but you ca n’t yawn.

"Know it."

She said this, still holding my waist, but because some things in her heart were put down, people were much calmer, and after a while I felt her hands slowly relaxed, and in a short while, came in her ears. Even and calm breathing.

She fell asleep.

And I listened to her long breathing, but my heartbeat became a little unstable.

It seems that Qing Han is right, this time when he comes to the Emperor's Mausoleum, there are indeed some things to happen, whether we want to or not.

Many things emerged in my head, and I was a little confused whether it was my dream or my imagination. When the silence outside was gradually broken by the footsteps of the attendants, I opened my eyes and was about to be in my arms. Yan also woke up, and she yawned for a long time: "Mother, early."

"It is late."

I smiled and said, "It's almost time."

"Ah?" As soon as she heard it, a carp jumped up from the bed. "It's late."

Actually, it ’s not too late, but I know the importance of sacrifice. I do n’t hesitate. I got up immediately, and a maid came in to help us finish the grooming. Today I specially put her on a grand dress. Among the sacrifice staff, very solemn clothes were also prepared. After being neatly dressed, it was already out of fashion.

When we walked out of the door, someone was greeted outside. At this time, the maids on both sides were dressed delicately and walked in front of the lantern. They led us to the side gate of the palace. I saw a train far from the main gate of the palace. I have been waiting for a long time. Unlike the convoy when we came, this is the imperial palace dedicated to the emperor's sacrifice, and we first rushed to the emperor's tomb in another carriage.

Because the relationship has long been cleared, there is no one on the street. The carriage went fast. After walking for a while, I opened the curtain and found that it was not the same way as yesterday, but another way. I saw the emperor shortly after. Ling, and we have reached the end of that long Shinto. As soon as we get out of the carriage, we see the tall altar at the foot of the mountain. The neighbours here have lined up behind the altar neatly.

I walked under the altar with wonderful words, and as soon as I turned my head, I saw the long Shinto. On both sides, the neat Emperor Lingwei stood in line, holding a halberd in his hand, wearing armor, majestic.

I subconsciously looked up again and looked around the tomb.

The sky was twilight, and the surrounding mountains were difficult to see clearly, but I could still see the guards standing around.

It seems that some are really withdrawn.

According to the previous example of Pei Yuanzhang's tour, the number of guards should not be only this.

Of course, this place is the Emperor's Tomb, with more than 10,000 Emperor's Tomb Guardians, and thousands of mausoleum households. It's not so easy to do anything in this place. Can't stand a little surprise.

Thinking of this, I could not help but frown slightly.

Just then, from the distant hills, there was a ringing bell.

There were towering mountain walls all around, and the bells came slowly, echoing between the mountains. There was a particularly shocking feeling. All the people were shocked by the ringing of the bell. Looking back, At the other end of the long Shinto, more than twenty rituals are wearing various dresses, holding rice, bowls, stone axes, etc. in their hands, two lines in a row, step by step towards this side, and in Behind them, the emperor's imperial lord slowly entered the Shinto.

Suddenly, everyone was quiet.

The sound of the bell and drum immediately sounded from behind the Shinto on both sides. It was the ritual music used for sacrifice. With the rhythm of the music, the ritual students slowly walked on the Shinto with solemn steps. This section of the road is very long, the ritual and music are not in a hurry, it seems to be played as the sun rises to the east. I do n’t have anything to stand on my own, and I ’m afraid that I ’m impatient to do anything out of order, but when I look down, she is more solemn than ever, with a small face full of serious expression, standing quietly There, even the clothes corner was not a little messy.

It seems that she also knows that this sacrifice is important.

I feel relieved.

Time passed quickly, and the long music stopped until their team reached the main entrance of the mausoleum. At this time, almost half an hour had passed.

The two worshippers immediately stepped forward and welcomed the emperor from the imperial palace.

I just saw that Pei Yuanzhang was wearing a grand dress and the crown was neat. He looked very different on the chapel in the peace day. There was a mountain-like atmosphere that was depressed as he stood. I was faint Hearing those people around him holding his breath, and even the wonderful words, his eyes stared at him.

At this time, two teams ran on both sides. They were Huang Lingwei, holding various colored flags in their hands, and came forward with the rituals. They stood in line around the altar and waited quietly.

Although I have not participated in the sacrifice of the Emperor's Tomb before, I have seen a lot of sacrifice from the book. I can see at a glance that this ritual is the exhibition ceremony.

This is a relatively simple ritual in the tomb sacrifice, because today is not a big day, and Pei Yuanzhang is also rushing this time. There must be no more preparation here. Zhang Gongji can arrange the place so rigorously. It has been very difficult.

At this time, it was already dawning.

Then I saw that on the other side of the altar, there were also necropolises standing neatly in line with the necropolises on this side, and on the side near the altar, there were Pei Ningyuan and Qinghan, and Other accompanying persons.

Just then, Qing Han turned his head and looked at me.

I nodded slightly.

He didn't have much expression on his face, and even said that there was a little sad expression. I know that no matter how other things upset him, today is the day when the concubine sent the imperial tomb to the emperor, His heart will still be sad, and he just nodded at me and turned back.

At this time, Pei Yuanzhang, accompanied by the two worshippers, passed the main entrance of the mausoleum, and the sound of ritual music rose again. He slowly stepped forward and stepped on the altar step by step.

Behind him was the worship of Zhang Gongji. He took the pig, cattle, sheep and three animals from the hand of the sacrificial sacrifice next to him, and gave it to Pei Yuanzhang the same way. After Pei Yuanzhang took it, he held his head up and slowly placed it On the desk case ahead.

At this moment, a heavy bell came from the mountain.

Zhang Gongji immediately said: "The good time is here, Kailing!"

Immediately, we heard a heavy voice coming from the northeast of the Emperor's Mausoleum, a very remote place.

It should be the sound of opening the mausoleum.

To the northeast of the Emperor's Mausoleum has always been the place to bury the concubine. Pei Yuanzhang sent Zhao's coffin there.

At this time, I felt a shadow on the other side of the altar shaking slightly. Turning around, it was Pei Ningyuan. His face was pale. At this time, it seemed that he was somewhat unstable, and the light cold around him immediately reached out his hand. He supported him, and seemed to whisper two words in his ear to calm him. Pei Ning nodded and held on.

Qinghan reached out and patted his shoulder gently.

After a long time, the coffin of the concubine was finally put into the mausoleum, and a long bell came over the mountain tomb. At this time, the sacrificial priest gave the three priests of wine offering and Pei Yuanzhang took one Jazz, after a sacrifice, Zhang Gongji shouted aloud: "Kneel!"

Immediately, he knelt on the worship mat.

The people we stood under the altar also kneeled down. With Zhang Gongji's "praise", everyone fell down to the tomb.

"Get up!"

Everyone stood up, and then offered the second and third wines, all of them were neatly followed. After the three sacrifices and worship, Pei Yuanzhang retreated, and everyone was Began to mourn.

At this time, the sun had risen into the sky.

The blazing temperature caused people to feel slightly dizzy. I did n’t sleep very well last night. At this time, the problem came up. I felt sweating on my forehead, but I still clenched my fist tightly, so I was awake. .

I know that the ceremony of displaying the ceremonies will end here.

Waiting for the grief to end, Pei Yuanzhang will follow Zhang Gongji's dedication, and two other sacrifices will leave the tomb from the original road, and we can all disperse.

However, when we finished mourning, I saw Pei Yuanzhang on the altar and said to Zhang Gongji, "Let those tombs and others wait."

"...!"

I froze slightly and looked up at him.

On the altar, he seemed extraordinarily calm and serious, and there was a sense of oppression that couldn't be looked up. I lowered my head, wondering in my heart, would he let us all back down and stay here ourselves?

what to do?

I'm wondering, Zhang Gongji has passed down the order. Although the burial households and rituals are a little puzzled, the emperor ordered that they naturally follow it, and they all fade away, followed by the other imperial tomb guards, who are also in line Quit neatly.

I looked up to the other side of the altar. Pei Ningyuan and Qing Han were obviously a bit surprised. A look of surprise on their faces looked at Pei Yuanzhang. Just then Zhang Gongji walked over and said to them both. After a few words, Pei Ningyuan nodded and didn't say more, but Qinghan's face showed a more and more doubtful expression, and asked with a frown, Zhang Gongji only waved his hand, and didn't answer him, he turned to We came over here.

When he came to us, I said immediately, "Master Zhang—"

Zhang Gongji respectfully saluted me: "Miss Yan, don't be surprised."

"what?"

"Xiaguan was wrong yesterday."

"……what?"

I looked at him more and more puzzled, and the wonderful words beside me opened my eyes and stared at the sacrificed adult. Zhang Gongji said: "The emperor has the will, and the next sacrifice, as the mother of Her Royal Highness, Miss Yan is still accompanying her Stay here and start mourning. "

"..."

I froze suddenly: "Is there a sacrifice?"

"Yes."

"Just now, haven't you worshipped yet? This sacrifice is--"

Zhang Gongji said with a smile: "Ms. Yan is also a person who has seen the world. Naturally, she will not come here at this time, and my official will not say much."

After speaking, he did not wait for me to ask again, then turned around and retreated.

I stayed where I was--

What does it mean?

Pei Ningyuan and Qinghan on the other side also seemed very puzzled, but they were very clear that this place was the tomb of the emperor, and Pei Yuanzhang's sacrifice was definitely not a trivial matter, so although everyone was still confused, It is not necessary to ask one at this time.

Everyone stood in place, and heard the rituals in the distance ring again.

At this time, Pei Yuanzhang stepped forward and picked up a baron offering wine from the sacrifice table on the other side.

However, this time, instead of worshipping at the mountain tomb in front of him, he turned around, facing the other direction, and raised the priest's offering wine over his head. Slowly sprinkled on the altar.

This time, there was no ceremonial officer beside him. He stepped forward and knelt slowly.

Although we all do not understand what he is doing at all, we follow his rhythm, kneel down, worship, and then get up.

He only paid tribute to this priestly wine.

However, I clearly saw the expression on his face at this moment, even more solemn than when he just worshiped the emperor's tomb and sent the tomb to the tomb.

At this moment, a flash of light flashed through my heart. Last night, the words of that old season rang in my mind.

Pei Yuanzhang worshipped this time, not the tomb.

who is it?

Or, who is he worshipping?

Could it be said that there are other reasons for the emperor's mausoleum being set up here, as the old season said, is it necessary to suppress evil?

So, even after sacrificing the emperor's mausoleum, he would even--sacrifice another baron?

Just then, there was a harsh sound of gongs in the distance, interrupting solemn ceremony and music!