"Xian Gu!" Qin Yining quickly walked in, but was blocked by the crying disciples of the Tianji Sect.
Fang Hailing, who had been reasonable at first, was now like an angry beast. She roared in grief, "It's all because of you that our Sect Master died! How dare you come closer! "
"Sect Master! Sect Master! " The rest of the disciples knelt by the bed and desperately checked Tian Jizi's breathing. She was already dead. They were so scared that they sat on the ground and cried loudly.
The crying in the room was so loud that it shook the earth and the mountains.
Bing Tang was already lying on the wall, sobbing silently.
Qin Yining closed his eyes and raised his head. His tears were already flowing.
Tian Jizi had been busy her entire life trying to reach the top of the Zi Wei Emperor Star. Qin Yining sometimes felt that it was hard for her. She lived in a chaotic world and was trapped in the struggle of the imperial court. But now that she thought about it, no matter how carefree Tian Jizi was, she was still a woman. Because she joined the Tianji Sect, she became famous at a young age. Jing Tong's divination and geomancy techniques were enough to carry the world's affairs on his shoulders. How could she have it easy?
Sometimes, they had different standpoints and different goals. But Tian Jizi was someone who only wanted to do one thing her entire life. In the end, she was willing to sacrifice her life to achieve her goal. It was truly admirable.
But now, this person had died in order to save her.
Qin Yining couldn't hold it in any longer and burst into tears.
No one would have thought that the Xian Gu, who had once caused so much trouble, would lose her life like this.
Bing Tang and Tian Jizi had a master and disciple relationship. She hadn't repaid the favor of Tian Jizi for protecting her. Now that Tian Jizi had died, she couldn't help but cry.
The disciples of the Tianji Sect were crying even harder. The entire farm was immersed in a sorrowful atmosphere.
After a long time, Xie Yue wiped the corners of her eyes and said, "Princess, I'll go prepare the birthday materials."
"Choose the best for everything." Qin Yining's voice was hoarse from crying, and his eyes were red and swollen.
Fang Hailing wiped her tears with her sleeve and stood up, "There's no need. Our Heaven's Secrets Sect will take care of the Sovereign's funeral. There's no need for Princess Consort to worry. "
Qin Yining knew that Tian Jizi had died in order to save her, so the people of the Tianji Sect naturally held a grudge against her. This was also her fault.
Qin Yining said warmly, "Of course I have to contribute to Fairy's funeral. Please don't refuse."
"There's really no need." Fang Hailing said in a deep voice, "The people of our Heaven's Secret Sect naturally have to be buried in the Heaven's Secret Valley. What's more, when the Sect Master came this time, he had already predicted that things would not bode well for him. He had already … already made arrangements for his funeral. " Fang Hailing choked with sobs again. She wiped her tears with her sleeve and said, "Sect Master said that she will sleep in Tianji Valley in the future and will not leave."
Qin Yining bit her lower lip and lowered her head. Her tears gushed out again.
She really wanted to help, but the people of the Heaven's Secrets Sect seemed to hate her and would not allow her subordinates to intervene.
Fang Hailing ordered people to prepare a coffin and a carriage. She didn't even prepare a mourning hall. She wrapped Tian Jizi's body in a white cloth, carried it into the coffin, and put it on the carriage.
Qin Yining chased out of the door, "Are you really not going to set up a mourning hall? This is inconsistent with the customs … "
"There's no need for you to worry." Fang Hailing interrupted Qin Yining and said, "Our Heaven's Secrets Sect has our own rules. It's cold and it's convenient for us to return to Tianji Valley. In order to let the Sect Master rest in peace, Princess Consort, please don't say anything more. "
Qin Yining really didn't understand the rules of the Heaven's Secrets Sect. Moreover, the other party clearly had resentment and was brooding over Tian Jizi's death. Qin Yining frowned and took a step back. Bing Tang and Ji Yun supported her on both sides.
"Princess Consort, take care of yourself. The Heaven's Secrets Sect has its own rules. Just let them be."
"That's right, Princess Consort. Your body hasn't recovered yet. It's really not suitable to be left out in the cold. Tian Jizi has already passed away. You should also take care of yourself."
Qin Yining watched the people of the Heaven's Secrets Sect pack their luggage and secure the coffin. They didn't let any of Qin Yining's subordinates help at all. She couldn't help but sigh faintly and turned to walk back to the bedroom.
"How will I explain to Sir Mu in the future?"
Mu Jinghu's existence was to protect Tian Jizi. Mu Jinghu, who was originally supposed to protect Tian Jizi, left her side for Pang Xiao's safety. If Mu Jinghu knew about this, would he also fall into self-blame?
Qin Yining didn't dare to imagine how a person like Mu Jinghu, who was so loyal to his promises, would feel.
"Princess Consort, don't let your imagination run wild. Things have already come to this point. There's no point in thinking too much. Princess Consort, you should take care of your own health."
"Moreover, Wang Ye's side has already issued a declaration of war. If the Emperor comes for you, Little Miss, and Little Young Master again, what should we do? "
Qin Yining returned to the room. She took off her cloak and leaned tiredly on the heated kang bed by the window. She rested her head on the soft pillow and sighed deeply, "I know all of this. I just feel guilty towards Tian Jizi. These are two different things. No matter what she did in the past, whether she wanted to kill me or not, she did die to save me this time. "
Bing Tang and Ji Yun also felt bad. Like Qin Yining, they were people who valued friendship. Qin Yining had gone to Water Ze Country in a fit of anger because of Lei Feng's death. Now, Tian Jizi's death only made her hate Li Qitian even more.
"Princess Consort, the people from the Tianji Clan have set off."
Jing Zhe replied at the door.
Qin Yining leaned to the side and opened the window. She saw the people from the Tianji Clan driving the carriage slowly leaving the country estate.
Night was about to fall. The falling snow looked sparkling under the light. The pitch-black coffin was parked in the middle of the carriages. Looking at it made one feel lonely.
"Forget it. Let them be. "
Qin Yining sighed faintly and closed the window. She turned around and ordered Xie Yue to spread the obituary to the front lines.
At the same time, the people in the capital were discussing the contents of Pang Xiao's proclamation.
They knew more about this matter than the people elsewhere because they had seen with their own eyes the Prince Zhongshun's consort locked up in a prison carriage and paraded through the streets in a sorry state in the wind and snow.
"So the Emperor kidnapped the Princess Consort and Wang Ye's child?"
"It's because of the change of commander at the last minute, right?"
"In the end, it's Prince Zhongshun's problem of resisting the imperial edict. If he hadn't been so obstinate and refused to give up power, Your Majesty wouldn't be like this."
The person who spoke was collectively despised by the people around him. Everyone looked at him with a strange gaze.
"You're lacking a conscience when you say this. Don't forget, who was it that led the troops to the capital to resolve the siege? Who was it that paid for the disaster victims and the elite troops? When the Emperor didn't let Wang Ye's troops enter the city and sent them away with a pole, he was already afraid of Wang Ye. Now that the Tatars have been driven out with great difficulty,
Your Majesty is afraid that Prince Zhongshun's contributions are too great and wants to change the commander at the last minute to let others take the fruits of his labor. Wang Ye wants to continue fighting the Tatars, so Your Majesty kidnaps Wang Ye's wife and child. Tell me, is this something a human would do? "
"Brother, you have to be careful. Watch your words. Don't cause trouble for your family!"
"I'm full and my family isn't hungry. What's there to be afraid of!"
… …
In the streets, alleys, teahouses, and wine shops of the capital, there were people everywhere discussing and arguing. Some people said that the matter was caused by Pang Xiao's defiance of the imperial edict, but more people had sharp eyes. Everyone knew who had done more for the Da Zhou dynasty in the Tatan matter.
Pang Xiao had always been very popular among the people. His image of being brave, good at fighting, patriotic, and caring for the people had long been deeply ingrained. The Emperor was afraid of Pang Xiao. In the past few years, he had done more than one or two strange things. Even if people didn't talk about it, as long as one was a citizen of the capital, who wouldn't remember?
"In the past, Wang Ye performed meritorious deeds and was even beaten by the Emperor with a plank in the palace! Didn't Wang Ye still go fight the Tatars when his injuries got better? Even if you want to slander Wang Ye, come up with a new way to slander him. We're not deaf or mute! "
… …
The spies arranged by Li Qitian roamed the streets and alleys, recording the discussions of the people in the restaurants and teahouses. When they turned around, they reported back to Li Qitian with a worried and conflicted expression.
They knew that if these words reached the Emperor's ears, they would be scolded again.
Sure enough, Li Qitian flipped over a small table on the spot, scattering the high quality pastries and tea leaves all over the floor.
"Who dares to criticize us like this! We are the Emperor, yet they dare to gossip behind our backs! "
"Your Majesty, please calm down. The law cannot punish the majority. Right now … "
Before they could finish speaking, Li Qitian roared angrily, "The law cannot punish the majority! Then all of the people in the capital have thoughts of rebelling! "
"This subject does not dare." The spies helplessly bowed their heads.
Li Qitian clenched his fists and ground his teeth as he said, "All of the land under the heavens belongs to the Emperor. If we want someone to die, that person will die. This is our power as the Emperor. That Qin Clan is nothing but a woman. We can crush her to death as easily as crushing an ant. Even if we wanted her to die, why would it cause so many people to talk about it?
"Also, what did Pang Zhixi say in his public declaration of war? By avoiding the important and dwelling on the trivial, we have become an incapable ruler who brings disaster to the imperial court and harms the common people! Wasn't he the one who disrespected the Emperor first? Do we have to cheer for him because he disrespected the Emperor? "
Everyone pressed their foreheads to the ground, not daring to make a sound.
Li Qitian said in a deep voice, "The Censorate has drawn up all the evidence of Pang Zhixi's crimes for us. Didn't Pang Zhixi refuse to admit his crimes? We want the people of the world to see how loyal and obedient the benevolent, righteous, and virtuous Prince Zhongshun is!"
"As you command, this servant will go immediately." Xiong Jinshui hurriedly bowed as if he had been granted amnesty and left to pass on the decree.
The Emperor, who was in charge of the capital, quarreled with the commander-in-chief, who was fighting the Tatars at the border. This had become an unprecedented show in Da Zhou's imperial court. Not only did the common people enjoy the show, but even the officials of the imperial court were so shocked that their jaws almost dropped.
Your Majesty seems to hate Prince Zhongshun to the bone. He can't wait to pin a crime on him and bring him back to be beheaded.
Wang Ye was Your Majesty's sworn brother and had made great contributions to the imperial court. In the end, it was very likely that he would end up being killed, let alone people like them.
Therefore, during this period of time, the imperial court was jittery. The ministers all had their tails between their legs, and the entire capital was filled with a tense atmosphere.
In the quietest residence in the capital, Yuchi Yan and Gu Shixiong sat opposite each other.
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