Kick the scumbag, she brought space and married the national teacher to rebel

But Ji Song continued to read out the items, and every time he read out an item, someone nearby would present the item to the old Duke and Chu Feiyan for confirmation.

The old Duke was also shocked by such an expensive betrothal gift. He did not expect Gong Beixuan to be so generous. The dowry was more than the one he gave when Chu Feiyan got married last time.

Especially the brocade silk and soft smoke gauze, which were tributes from the royal family and were extremely precious. Ordinary people could not buy them even if they had silver. Gong Beixuan gave forty pieces of them, which was really a generous gift. No wonder the matchmaker had such an exaggerated expression on her face just now.

But it also shows his affection for his granddaughter.

He recalled the betrothal gifts sent by Xinwuhou Mansion more than two years ago. There were quite a few things, but they were all things that were not presentable. If he had not considered the face of the Chu family and his granddaughter, he would have thrown the things away!

After reading out the list of betrothal gifts, the old Duke had all the items sent to Chu Feiyan's own storeroom and gave the key to Chu Feiyan. When she got married, the dowry would be sent back.

According to the customs of Longyuan Country, it usually takes three months after the betrothal gifts are given before the wedding can take place, so! Their wedding date has not yet been set.

The news that Gong Beixuan had given a betrothal gift to Chu Feiyan spread quickly throughout the entire Jinxiu City. There were those who were envious, jealous and resentful. They all said that Chu Feiyan was lucky, that a divorced woman could actually marry a god-like figure like the National Master.

Xiao Changchuan happened to pass by on his way to work. He stood behind the crowd with his cloak and hat covering his head. Looking at the endless recruitment procession, he felt very unhappy.

In his previous life, he didn't care about the betrothal gift for Chu Feiyan, until this life when Chu Feiyan left and left all the betrothal gifts given to her by the Xiao family.

Because he was short of money, he thought there would be a few valuable items in the betrothal gifts, and wanted to sell them to get some silver for emergency use.

But when he got to the warehouse and took a look, he felt extremely embarrassed, because except for a set of gold head ornaments, all the other things were cheap goods sold at street stalls, several paintings and calligraphy were fakes, and the cloth was of the worst quality, just slightly better than coarse cloth, and there were even scraps, and none of them had been touched and they were all left there intact.

He turned and left quietly, walking into an alley, feeling very upset.

Until now, he really felt that Chu Feiyan really didn't like him anymore! Why? He had obviously tried very hard to win her back.

He walked aimlessly on the street, thinking that since she had chosen Gong Beixuan, he should also plan for his future!

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On this day, an express letter of 800 miles was suddenly delivered to Kyoto, announcing that the Northern Qi Kingdom had unilaterally torn up the peace treaty, led an army of 300,000 to attack Pingling Pass, and had already captured two of our cities.

This news was like a huge rock falling into the water, causing a thousand waves and shocking the government and the public.

The emperor immediately summoned Chu Feiyan and asked her to lead the army to fight the enemy.

Chu Feiyan naturally felt obliged to take over the command seal, bid farewell to his grandfather that day, and took Qiao Sheng to gather his troops and head to the front line.

As soon as Chu Feiyan left, the emperor became so angry that he vomited a large amount of blood.

Because of the Imperial Noble Consort's incident, the Emperor had been bedridden for many days, his condition getting worse day by day, and all the princes and princesses were summoned to the palace to take care of him.

Gong Beixuan was often invited to the palace to see the emperor. Seeing the emperor's weak appearance, it seemed that he really didn't have much time left!

Although there was a war on the border, Jinxiu City still looked so prosperous on the surface, and everyone led a peaceful life.

Because they all knew that as long as the Chu family was there, the war would be won.

However, due to the emperor's illness, undercurrents were surging in secret, filled with all kinds of conspiracies and calculations.

Gong Beixuan finished reading the secret letter he had just received and then put it on the candle flame to burn.

The emperor was critically ill, and the movements of the princes and princesses were under their surveillance.

What surprised him was that Prince An did not want to participate in the fight for the throne as they had expected, but seemed very quiet.

Ji Song said: "Master, if we hadn't secretly sent him those things, everyone would have believed that he was a person who didn't care about worldly matters!"

Gong Beixuan's face was indifferent. "The quieter the person, the more hidden they are. They are often the easiest to be overlooked and hard to guard against. They are like a poisonous snake lurking in the darkness, ready to strike the most fatal blow at any time."

"Indeed, with his strength, no one can defeat him now." Liang Ying also spoke.

In the past two days, the emperor has been in and out of consciousness. It seems that he will not survive this time!

In the evening, when Gong Beixuan was preparing to have dinner, someone came from the palace again and summoned him to come in to meet the emperor.

He had no choice but to put down his chopsticks and follow the eunuch Gu who came to deliver the message into the palace.

When they arrived at Jingren Palace, they saw people kneeling on the ground outside the bedroom. There were the emperor's concubines, several young princes and princesses, royal family members, and ministers above the third rank. It seemed that the emperor was dying!

He was invited directly into the emperor's bedroom, where he saw Queen Hong standing beside the emperor's dragon bed. The Crown Prince, Prince Rui, Prince An, Long Shiyu, Prince Qing, Prince Jing, a dozen important ministers of the court, and several imperial doctors were all kneeling in front of the dragon bed.

"Master Imperial Master has arrived!"

The kneeling people quickly made way.

Queen Hong wiped her eyes with a handkerchief and said in a sad voice: "Master Imperial Master, you are here, please show your majesty."

“Your Majesty.” Gong Beixuan walked to the dragon bed and saw the emperor lying on the bed with a hollow look in his eyes, barely breathing. When he saw him coming, his lips moved, “Imperial Master…I am dying…Let the crown prince…succeed to the throne…”

The emperor seemed to have used up all his strength. Before he could finish his words, his head slowly tilted to one side.

"Your Majesty!" Gong Beixuan's face changed, and he hurriedly checked the emperor's pulse. After a moment, he shook his head, stood up and announced sadly: "Your Majesty has passed away!"

"His Majesty!"

"Father!"

There was a sudden burst of crying and shouting in the bedroom.

When the people kneeling outside heard the crying, they knew that the emperor had passed away, and they also started crying.

Soon, the palace was draped in white, everyone changed into plain mourning clothes, and the crying continued.

The mourning hall was set up in Taiyu Hall, and was hung with black and white silks inside and out, making it look solemn and dignified.

After the emperor's body was buried, it was placed in the prepared coffin and then carried to the Taiyu Palace.

Taiyu Hall was where the emperor usually handled government affairs and discussed national affairs with ministers. It was also where mourning halls were set up after the death of emperors of successive dynasties.

After the emperor's coffin was carried in, it was placed in the middle of the main hall. The emperor's concubines, princes and princesses, royal relatives, ministers and their wives all knelt in front of the coffin in mourning, their cries shaking the sky.

At this time, it was already completely dark outside. Long Shiling looked up at the people present, including the emperor's several adult children, important officials in the court, and some ladies of honor. Gong Beixuan was all here.

His eyes darkened and he stood up, left the mourning hall and headed towards the guest room.