After staying in front of the coffin all night, Xiao Junze knelt quietly the entire time, neither speaking nor showing any sadness.
Chaoyang accompanied me quietly, adding paper money to the brazier from time to time.
Royal funerals are different from ordinary people's homes. The seven or forty-nine braziers cannot extinguish the fire day and night and need to burn all night.
It was dawning, and the eunuchs carrying the coffin for the funeral arrived.
The eunuch beside the Queen Mother seemed to have aged a lot overnight. He knelt down next to Xiao Junze and bowed to the Queen Mother's coffin, his body trembling slightly.
Chaoyang took a deep breath and felt slightly moved.
It is said that there is no human kindness in the deep palace, but sometimes there are exceptions.
"Your Majesty..." The old eunuch stood up and looked at Xiao Junze. "I wish you a bright future, I wish you all the best, and I wish you... to be truly happy..."
Xiao Junze said nothing, and the fingers of his hands were clenched so tightly that they were shaking.
"The predecessors paved the way, and the descendants enjoy the shade. The old slave is going to the underworld with the Queen Mother. She is used to being served by the old slave, and the old slave is worried..."
The old eunuch smiled, his eyes filled with tears.
"Bang!" There was a muffled sound, and the old eunuch hit the Queen Mother's coffin heavily before lifting it up.
Chaoyang's heart tightened suddenly and he subconsciously closed his eyes.
It's not that she doesn't want to see blood, but... she doesn't want to see this kind of separation between life and death.
The words of the old eunuch are very meaningful. The predecessors planted trees for future generations to enjoy the shade...
Chaoyang followed Xiao Junze into the palace a few days ago. Although the Queen Mother's health is not good, it is not so sudden...
I'm afraid there is something in the middle that makes people think deeply and fearfully.
Chaoyang felt that his breathing was a little stagnant, and his eyes were red inexplicably.
This kind of master-servant relationship is especially rare in the deep palace.
He glanced sideways at Xiao Junze. His face was stained with blood, and his hands were clenched so tightly that they were shaking, but he did not show any emotion.
Chaoyang feels a little distressed for no reason, this is someone who was born into the royal family...
Xiao Junze was so smart, how could he not understand what the death of the Queen Mother and the restoration of his position as Crown Prince meant.
The Queen Mother... is the last person in the Changsun family.
With the death of the Queen Mother and the eldest grandson's family having no room for improvement, Emperor Long could rest easy and restore Xiao Junze's position as the crown prince.
There is no father or son in the imperial power. Emperor Long preferred Xiao Junze, but he was also afraid of Xiao Junze.
Being born into a royal family is already so miserable.
"Your Majesty..." Chaoyang called in a low voice, raising his hand to wipe the blood on his face with his sleeve, his heart tightening.
Xiao Junze's forbearance became stronger and stronger, so much so that even the masseter muscles on his cheeks were trembling.
"The time has come, we should kneel down to see the Queen Mother off..." Chaoyang spoke softly, using almost all the tenderness in his life.
Xiao Junze stared at Chaoyang with glazed eyes, raised his hand and pinched Chaoyang's hand that wiped the blood on him, his voice was hoarse. "Eunuch Liu is loyal, he is allowed to be buried in the Queen Mother's mausoleum, and he will continue... to serve the Queen Mother."
Chaoyang looked at Xiao Junze quietly, indicating that he must hold back no matter what.
Regardless of whether Xiao Junze is the Crown Prince or Prince Li, he cannot act too sad at this time, nor can he act not sad.
Xiao Junze's indifference was just right.
Chaoyang suddenly discovered that... Xiao Junze had always been smart, and he knew exactly how to survive in this deep palace.
"Respectfully send the Queen Mother to the mausoleum."
The prince and his concubines knelt and escorted him outside the main palace gate. After the ceremony, they fasted for three days and mourned for seven days.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty has sent a message saying that you have worked hard to keep vigil. There is no need to meet tonight. Go back to the mansion early and have some rest."
The eunuch beside His Majesty came over, his voice full of deep meaning.
Chaoyang followed Xiao Junze, his steps stiffening as he walked.
At that moment, Chaoyang felt... Emperor Long was the most terrifying existence sitting in that position.
He may have guessed everything, and he also knew that Xiao Chengen was going to rebel, and he even knew that Xiao Chengen would get rid of Xiao Junze first, so... was he giving Xiao Junze a test?
It was still very dark, and Chaoyang's palms were a little sweaty.
Xiao Junze glanced sideways at Chaoyang and extended his hand to signal, "Are you afraid?"
Chaoyang took a deep breath and put his hand on Xiao Junze's hand by mistake. "I'm not afraid..."
"If I can return home alive tonight, I will definitely do what I promised you." Xiao Junze seemed to be swearing.
If Chaoyang can go back alive tonight, if Chaoyang wants to escape from this deep palace where people are killed without Xu, then he will not stay...
"Thank you, Your Majesty..." Chaoyang's heart beat a little faster, and he was led by Xiao Junze into the carriage, listening carefully to the movements around him.
Mu Huaichen didn't know what was going on there, but there was a faint smell of blood in the air.
…
Outside the palace, Luohe Pavilion.
Mu Huaichen and others were chased by Xiao Chengen's killers and fled to the Luohe River.
After all, Xiao Junze's manpower is limited. The person he mainly wants to protect is Mu Huaichen, and the person Xiao Chengen mainly wants to kill is also Mu Huaichen.
Mu Huaichen, who read to the prince when he was a child, was too smart.
He is the material to assist the king.
But if you can't use it for your own use, there are hidden dangers that must be eliminated.
"kill!"
I originally thought that Mu Huaichen would have experts around him, but this time... Mu Huaichen seemed careless and didn't bring any secret guards.
Mu Huaichen's breathing was a little rapid, he was gambling.
Bet for an hour whether the Mu family army arrived in time or... these people killed him in time.
"My lord, run away quickly!" The people around Mu Huaichen desperately guarded Mu Huaichen and couldn't let anything happen to him no matter what. This was King Li's order.
Mu Huaichen ran away with shortness of breath, his ankle was sprained, his cheek was also scratched, and his face was pale.
His body was already weak, and running so violently made his face look even dustier.
It doesn't matter if he dies, I hope the Mu family army can arrive in time and save Xiao Junze.
…
In fact, everyone is betting on this move.
Xiao Chengen was gambling, and if he won the bet, he took advantage of the situation and forced the palace to become the new emperor of Fengtian.
Xiao Junze was betting that Xiao Chengen would be defeated and that he would bring order to the chaos and successfully become the prince.
Emperor Long was also betting on which of his sons would have the chance to sit on the throne.
And every son, no matter who he is... he has enough control.
"My lord, they are approaching..." On the carriage, Chaoyang closed his eyes and flicked his fingers. "Ten people are in the southwest, 100 meters away...five people are intercepting directly in front..."
Xiao Junze's eyes were startled. Even if he was a powerful martial artist, he might not be able to identify his position by hearing the sound, but Chaoyang could...
"Now, do it!" Chaoyang shouted.
The soldiers guarding Xiao Junze all around immediately put on their bows and arrows and shot in all directions.
There was a muffled sound in the street, followed by the rustling of the wind.
"Your Majesty..." Chaoyang opened his eyes in horror, breathing rapidly.
"Bang!" A golden arrow shot straight over from a distance with a sound.
Xiao Junze's face was condensed, he stretched out his hand to pull Chaoyang into his arms, turned over and rolled into the carriage.
Cloud-piercing arrow...
"The opponent has a master." Chaoyang's voice was trembling. "My lord, the opponent's martial arts skills are not inferior to yours, so be careful."
Xiao Junze glanced at Chaoyang below him, and his heartbeat accelerated a little.
How long has it been since this happened, and this enchantress still hasn’t forgotten to use her charm to seduce him?
Why...he can still have damn emotional feelings for this woman at this time!