The time spent keeping vigil for Emperor Qi passed by in a flash. Seven days later, Xie Xun personally held the coffin and buried Emperor Qi's body in the imperial mausoleum.
With the successful burial of Emperor Qi, Xie Xun's ascension to the throne was once again put on the agenda of the courtiers.
At the same time, Xie Xun finally freed up his hands to deal with the rebellion between Prince Ning and Xie Yang.
The ministers in the DPRK are now divided into two factions.
The courtiers who originally supported Xie Yang's faction were either uneasy or flustered, so they naturally suggested that Xie Xun go through the enthronement ceremony first. After all, even though they knew that the knife was already on his neck, some things could be delayed for a day.
The other faction is the radical faction. They strongly urge Xie Xun to settle the matter of the two rebellious ministers and traitors first so as to relieve his worries so that he can hold the enthronement ceremony in peace.
In the past few days, Qin Rushuang and Linbao were living in the palace that had just been cleaned up and had not yet had time to be renovated.
She declined all concubines in the harem who visited her, and also declined all courtiers who wanted to inquire about Xie Xun's thoughts through her.
She had ignored Linbao some time ago, but during this time she was focusing on Linbao wholeheartedly.
More importantly, she didn't want to mess with Xie Xun's own judgment just because others came to her and gossiped in her ears.
Xie Xun appreciated Qin Rushuang's avoidance of all matters related to the court. He felt that Qin Rushuang did not have to do this, but he was still moved by her behavior.
On this day, Xie Xun found Shen Xiaoyang.
Because the enthronement ceremony had not yet been held, although Xie Xun was already the uncrowned king, he still asked the courtiers to call him King Huai instead of Your Majesty.
The reason why he came to Shen Xiaoyang today was also very simple, it was not about matters in the court.
Shen Xiaoyang hurried over, and Xie Xun got straight to the point and said, "Is there any way for Rushuang to take Linbao back to Prince Huai's Mansion to stay for a few days?"
Shen Xiaoyang was a little surprised when he heard this request, and wondered if some unsighted courtiers had come in to find Qin Rushuang to inquire about Xie Xun's feelings, which made Xie Xun feel unhappy.
So he quickly explained, "If the prince is contacting the princess privately because of someone, there is no need to worry. The princess has a sense of proportion."
Xie Xun shook his head, "It's not because of this."
He thought for a long time and finally told the truth to Shen Xiaoyang: "I have something urgent to do, but I don't want Rushuang to know about it for the time being."
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After coming out of Xie Xun's place, Shen Xiaoyang's eyes looked a little strange.
The maids and eunuchs who were guarding outside saw him hurrying back and forth. The expression on his face couldn't tell whether he was happy or something else, but in short there was some emotion in it.
After Shen Xiaoyang and Xie Xun talked about it, he agreed to what Xie Xun asked him to do, but he had to hide it from Qin Rushuang and needed someone's help.
That night, Qin Rushuang, who was taking care of Linbao in the palace, received news from Prince Huai's Mansion that Mr. Du was ill.
Qin Rushuang panicked when she heard this.
Grandpa is getting older. No matter what minor ailments he has, such as headache or fever, Qin Rushuang doesn't dare to ignore them, especially the little maid who came to deliver the message. Her eyes are evasive and she seems to be very serious.
Qin Rushuang went to Xie Xun almost immediately and stated that she was going back to Prince Wanhuai's Mansion to take care of Mr. Du.
With a thought in his mind, Xie Xun knew that Shen Xiaoyang and Mr. Du were helping him, so he allowed Qin Rushuang to take Linbao back to Prince Huai's Mansion first.
After Qin Rushuang returned to Prince Huai's Mansion, she rushed to the courtyard where Mr. Du was.
Mr. Du was lying on the bed, quite conscious, but he didn't know if it was Qin Rushuang's psychological effect, but he always felt that Mr. Du's face was not as good as usual.
"Grandpa, what does the doctor say about the diagnosis? If it doesn't work, I'll let the imperial physician from my palace come and diagnose it for you."
Mr. Du waved his hand and said, "There is no need to bother. I'm just old and a little weak. It's all their fault for making such a fuss. But the doctor said it's best not to get out of bed during this period and to take a good rest."
Qin Rushuang quickly called the doctor and asked Mr. Du in detail about his situation, and got the same answer.
As I get older, I have been thinking too much these days and need to rest in bed.
Hearing this answer, Qin Rushuang felt a little relieved.
Thinking that the people coming and going in the palace had been disturbing her these past few days, she simply said to Mr. Du, "Grandpa, I will stay in Prince Huai's Mansion to take care of you during this period."
This decision played into the hands of Mr. Du. Mr. Du nodded and said, "Okay, I also miss Linbao. It's not convenient for me to visit you when you are in the palace. You can stay with me, an old man, at the palace these days.
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In the palace.
After Qin Rushuang left, Xie Xun immediately called in officials from the Ministry of Rites and officials from Qin Tian Jian.
When the courtiers received Xie Xun's summons, they all thought that Xie Xun was finally starting to prepare for his enthronement, so they brought with them a lot of documents and a pile of manuscripts that had been prepared.
I just didn't expect that after meeting Xie Xun, Xie Xun's first sentence was, "I want to have a grand wedding with the princess again in the palace. I wonder if you adults can arrange it for me?"
"
The officials of the Ministry of Rites were stunned by Xie Xun's words, and subconsciously asked, "Does the prince want to choose another girl as his concubine? I don't know which girl it is. I haven't heard the news before?"
"
As soon as he said this, his colleagues on the side quickly pulled his sleeves and said with a smile: "Oh Lord Zhou! You are really confused! The prince and Princess Huai are very loving, how can there be any other women? What does your majesty mean?
Yes... I probably want to get married to Princess Hui again."
Xie Xun nodded, "That's right."
"To be honest with you, your lords, the princess has gone through too much with me, and she gave birth to Lin'er for me. She is a great contributor to me, Da Qi. However, for what happened in the past, it was me who owed her something, especially...
Previously, I was young and ignorant, and I mistakenly paid the princess my sincerity... so I thought I could have another lively show in the palace to give Rushuang a surprise."
When he said this, everyone understood.
Back then, Princess Huai ignored King Huai's wishes and insisted on marrying into King Huai's palace. The fact that she was ignored by King Huai on the wedding night was not a secret in Kyoto, and it was even widely spread.
It seems that Xie Xun now wants to make up for the past.
Mr. Zhou from the Ministry of Etiquette is a strict and strict person. Hearing this, he said hesitantly, "But... Your Majesty, this is not in line with the rules! You and the princess have already been married. If you want to make arrangements for the princess, why not
The queen's canonization ceremony should be made more grand? This... this is against the rules to hold a new marriage in the palace!"
The colleague who had just pulled his sleeve was suddenly startled when he heard what he said. He said to himself, Old Zhou, Old Zhou, how come you still can't clearly see the situation in the court!
Is this person the kind of person who pays attention to rules?
He immediately took a step forward and said to Xie Xun: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, Mr. Zhou just lost his mind. Please leave this matter to our Rites Department and let Qintian Supervisor calculate the date. We will definitely make it a lively affair for you."
