Once magnificent, now brilliant

On the day of Qingming, the drizzle fell, making the ground slippery, but not to the extent of water accumulation.

The carriage was not moving fast in the rain, and Qi Xiang had already left the city before dawn.They were not the first ones, some of them were held far away, and they left before dawn. They were sandwiched among the many carriages leaving the city, and they were not conspicuous at all.

In Dachuan, temples and nunneries provide temporary worship tablets for those who are inconvenient to worship at home or those who are too far away to visit often.

It's okay for Qi Xiang to enshrine the tablet at home, but when he was in Xizhen, he didn't have the opportunity to worship it every day, and he didn't bury his mother and Liang Fu there. In the quiet place of Buddhist scriptures, people spent money to ask people to recite the scriptures for 49 days to make up for one or two.

Because of the difference between men and women, the memorial tablets have to be enshrined in different places, which is not troublesome, but Qi Xiang needs to run on both sides to pay homage.

After sacrificing to his mother in the nunnery, Qi Xiang added money for sesame oil, and went to Enhua Temple without leaving a fast.

Enhua Temple is a relatively prosperous temple in Beijing. Compared with the relatively deserted nunnery, there are people coming and going.Here, no matter what your status is, you can offer tablets, and there is no distinction between high and low grades, and you can enjoy the same hall and offerings.

Kneeling on the futon, Qi Xiang threw paper money and ingots into the brazier, and on the small table in front of him were offerings, all of which Liang Fu loved to eat during his lifetime.Liang Fu has been with Qi Xiang since he was seven years old, and Qi Xiang's life was not very good at that time. Although he did not treat this little book boy harshly, it was difficult to share with him special good food.

After Pan Butler took office, their life got better, and Liang Fu also grew up a little bit, but the good times didn't last long, and he followed him to the western frontier, where he died tragically.

Qi Xiang didn't say a word, his thin fingers trembled slightly, there were so many people here, he couldn't say anything, but he knew in his heart that even if the people who killed Liang Fu died, it still couldn't make up for the guilt and guilt in his heart. sad.He is just not crazy, if he is, it is not impossible to get implicated.

The people offering sacrifices have changed round by round, only Qi Xiang has not moved for a long time, there is no fixed time here, and there are many altars, so you don't have to wait for Qi Xiang.

Butler Pan knelt down with Qi Xiang, feeling regretful and guilty in his heart, Liang Fu was only sixteen at some point, a good age, he had never seen this great river and mountain, and he was already separated from them forever.

"My lord, don't be too sad, Liang Fuquan knows, and it's hard to feel at ease." Pan Butler sighed.

Qi Xiang said in a hoarse voice: "Uncle Pan, do you know how much I hate you? I don't think it's enough for those people to die."

"I understand." Butler Pan wiped his eyes, "If I could meet Mr. Que earlier, maybe everything would be different..."

Qi Xiang looked up at Liang Fu's tablet, "After all... I am incompetent..."

After kneeling for half an hour, Qi Xiang was shaking a little when she got up, her legs were numb, and her eyes turned black for a while.

Steward Pan first helped Qi Xiang to rest in the small pavilion, and then brought out the burnt paper and offerings to the designated place in the temple.

Qi Xiang leaned against the pillar of the pavilion, his face pale.He was naturally fair, and he didn't get tanned when he was working in the West Frontier. His complexion became even paler after his poor health, but it was completely different from healthy whiteness.

"Wenjing?"

Qi Xiang looked around and saw Bai Junyu walking into the pavilion in black.

Qi Xiang didn't even have the strength to sit up straight and agreed, so she just nodded and said, "Sorry, I'm not feeling well, so I won't greet you."

Probably the sadness in my heart was greater than the matter between Bai Junyu and Miss He, Qi Xiang had no other thoughts, and no time to be sad.

"Are you here to pay a memorial service?" Bai Junyu sat beside Qi Xiang.

Qi Xiang nodded again, the close distance allowed Qi Xiang to clearly smell the scent of incense on Bai Junyu's body.

"Who do you pay homage to?"

Qi Xiang lowered her eyes and said, "Liang Fu..."

Bai Junyu didn't show any surprise. Aunt Fang and Liang Fu didn't come back this time, and they also had guesses. They didn't ask more questions because they were afraid of making Qi Xiang sad.

"Is Aunt Fang gone?" Bai Junyu asked.

"Well, I came here after paying homage to my mother."

"What's wrong with them?" Asking like this seems to be digging Qi Xiang's wound, but the story has already been said here, what should be asked is still to be asked.

Qi Xiang's tone was very light, as if he was not the one who experienced these things, nor was he the one who was so sad, "My mother died of illness, Liang Fu... died of injury..."

Qi Xiang's lips trembled almost invisibly, then he lowered his head not to look at Bai Junyu, the damp heat in his eyes could hardly be suppressed——

How did Liang Fu die?Liang Fu was beaten to death by those people to protect him!

Back then, he was a young man, and he became the coveted target of the officials in a place like the border where young women were not seen for many years.Women are at risk of pregnancy, and they are not interested in being too old. Where he goes, it can be regarded as the best obscenity.

That night, he was dragged into the hut by three or five officials, trying to do dirty things.Liang Fu rushed in to protect him, angered the drunken people, and was beaten to death.

Qi Xiang still remembered how Liang Fu died in his arms, his seven orifices were bleeding, his whole body was bruised, trembling with pain, and unable to make a sound... This was the nightmare he had lingered in his life.

The voice alarmed the chief officer, and another life was lost. Even if they were exiled, they were not sentenced to death. They still had to bear the responsibility.But because the sky was high and the emperor was far away, he was only fined one month's salary, which was not a punishment at all.

On the day of Liang Fu's cremation, Qi Xiang knelt in front of the raging fire and scratched his face with a dagger - here, this face will only invite trouble, and it is useless to keep it.

"My condolences." Bai Junyu said.

Qi Xiang blinked away the wetness in her eyes, and asked, "Why are you here?"

Bai Junyu said: "I went to visit my cousin's tomb early in the morning, and my grandmother asked me to add some sesame oil money, and asked the master to chant scriptures and pray for the family."

Qi Xiang thought for a while and said: "You are also hurting people's lives when you are fighting outside. You should ask the master to pray for you alone."

"My mother will come to ask the master to pray for me every year, so I don't have to do it myself."

"Madam is very thoughtful."

"Are you staying for the fasting meal?" In half an hour, the fasting meal will be over.

Qi Xiang shook her head, "There are too many people, I don't want to squeeze anymore. Let's go back to eat after Uncle Pan cleans up."

"Alright, since you're not feeling well, you should go back and rest earlier." As soon as Bai Junyu finished speaking, Bai Ru brought water.

Just now, Bai Ru came here with Bai Junyu, and seeing Qi Xiang's complexion, he went to the kitchen to ask for water.

"Thank you." Taking the cup, Qi Xiang smiled at Bai Ru and drank the water slowly.

There was no one else around here, so Bai Junyu didn't shy away from speaking, "I guess there will be a war soon."

Qi Xiang was puzzled, "How to say?"

Bai Junyu's eyes were calm, as if he was used to it, "Now is the time when there is a shortage of food, and foreigners are likely to invade and rob food."

Not to mention that this kind of thing happens every year, but it is also relatively common. It mostly occurs when food is stored in winter and when new food is eaten in spring.

Qi Xiang pondered for a while, and said: "I don't know if I should say this or not. I'll remind you if you and I have been classmates for a few years."

Bai Junyu looked at him seriously, waiting for him to continue.

"If there is a war this time, don't take the initiative. Even if you are capable and full of righteous indignation, you must restrain yourself and take a step back. Unless..." Qi Xiang compared "three", "They propose to let you or General Fengbei It’s not too late to go on the expedition.”

Bai Junyu understood that Qi Xiangbi's gesture referred to the third prince, and asked, "Why?"

Since Qi Xiang brought it up, I hope that Bai Junyu will not be reckless, and he still has this patience even if he explains a little bit more, "When one party is reprimanded, the other party will act positively. The intention to replace it is too obvious, and the one above is not stupid. And just It’s hard to say if it’s an act of reprimand, or if you really don’t like it, but the label of being incapable of governing must be put on. Now the one who is in a hurry should be the person who has been labeled, and it is easy to make mistakes. If the other party is at this time If you do it too much, if you draw the attention of the person above you to yourself, you will save the other party, and you will lose more than you gain."

"The position of you and your family has been acquiesced by others. You stand out to attract attention for your own side. You know the situation in the court much better than me. You also know who can fight and whether it must be you, so don't be too anxious. You guys Mistakes can also be made in a hurry. If there is no one available in the court, they will turn back to you sooner or later. There is a big difference between following orders and taking the initiative to ask for military service.”

Bai Junyu smiled, and his sharp face showed a little casualness, "Your words made me regret that I should persuade you a few more times to be a counselor."

Qi Xiang shook her head, "You may not have thought of this, maybe it's just me talking too much. Since I won't let you stand out, how can I do it myself?"

"Whether I can think of it or not, thank you for reminding me."

"You're welcome." Qi Xiang saw from a distance that Steward Pan had finished packing and came here, "There are too many people here, so I won't talk to you for a long time. You can leave after you finish your vegetarian meal."

After finishing speaking, Qi Xiang put on a scarf to cover her face, and walked out of the pavilion towards Steward Pan.

Bai Ru stood by the pavilion, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Master, I think the scar on Mr. Qi's face is not ugly at all, so there is no need to cover it like this."

Bai Junyu patted him on the shoulder, "I don't think it's ugly either, but he's always been careful and appropriate, so he doesn't want to attract attention."

Bai Ru said again: "Master, I want to offer incense to Liang Fu..."

Bai Junyu nodded, "Go ahead, and put up a pillar for me too."

As soon as Qingming is over, the sky will really start to warm up.

Early this morning, Qi Xiang had nothing to do, and was just serving the flowers and plants sent by Nong Xianzheng in the courtyard. It's not yet the season of blooming, but a lot of leaves have grown, and the tender green color is very pleasing to the eye.

The pigeon flapped its wings and landed. Steward Pan happened to see it when he was giving Qi Xiangduan some snacks, and after putting down the refreshments, he hugged the pigeon.

Qi Xiang took down the letter to read it, and was also slightly surprised.

The letter stated that Wu Qing and Zhao Zhenggang were kicked out of the mansion the day after the third prince was reprimanded.The person who inquired heard that the two of them meant to go back to their hometown, so they came back to ask whether they should continue to follow.When the people sent to catch up with them, two people had been killed in the night.Their people did not show up, watching the gang who killed the two people roll them up in a mat and throw them into a mass grave.

Uncle Pan pondered for a while and said, "My lord, if this is a robbery, you shouldn't be concerned about collecting the corpse, right?"

Qi Xiang smiled, "It's really unnecessary, it's probably the third prince's doing. Seeing that these two people were driven out of the mansion, others thought they should go back to their hometown. There was an accident on the way, so naturally it has nothing to do with the third prince's mansion. The third prince Jingzhong has done everything on the surface, but he may not have planned to save the lives of these two people from the beginning to the end, so he went out of the boundary of Beijing and killed them, and was worried that the local prefect would investigate and drag him into it , simply throw them in a mass grave, and no one will go to the mass grave to check the number of dead bodies. Neither Beijing nor my hometown can see the two of them, and if they report to the authorities, they will only say that they are missing."

"Speaking of which." Qi Xiang squeezed the note in his hand, "Even if the third prince was reprimanded for what those two people did, they are not worthy of death. If the third prince really did it, then these two people must have the third prince in their hands." The handle of fear, so it must be removed."

"What are your plans, son?" Pan Butler asked.

Qi Xiang took a piece of cake and ate it slowly, and said, "No hurry, I'll think about it..."

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