She didn't hide anything and told them everything clearly.
She knew that her brothers and sisters-in-law would be worried about her and she didn't want others to worry about her. Moreover, the war in the west was very tense and her brothers were paying close attention to it. They were busy with many things. She didn't want to affect them because of her personal feelings so she told them everything clearly.
She didn't pretend that nothing had happened. She didn't hide the pain in her heart and revealed it. She just suppressed it and didn't let herself cry.
When Meng Shanming saw Shang Chaozong, he told him everything and sighed, "Don't worry, it's okay. The Princess is a sensible girl and she is so sensible that it makes one feel sorry for her. She will never cause trouble to others and will not do anything that will make her family sad. It's just repairing the cenotaph, let her do it. "
Shang Chaozong, Feng Ruonan and Lan Ruoting were silent and a little sad. Feng Ruonan even wanted to cry.
"Ruonan, about the repair of the cenotaph, you instruct the housekeeper to do everything according to Qing 'er's wishes." Shang Chaozong turned back and instructed.
"Mm!" Feng Ruonan nodded.
Meng Shanming suddenly said, "Prince, there's something I don't know if I should say."
Shang Chaozong said, "Uncle Meng, there are no outsiders here. You can say what you can't say."
She always called him 'Uncle' when it came to family matters and 'Marshal Meng' when it came to official matters.
Meng Shanming sighed, "Actually, I don't approve of you forcing the Princess to marry Young Master Fu. Some things don't need to be hidden. The Princess was implicated by that face. Is it really suitable for her to marry into the Fu family with that face? Can the Fu Family live comfortably in the Fu Family for a long time by relying on your Highness's power and influence? "
"I would rather the Princess suffer in front of everyone than to let her feel wronged. Based on her character, she won't say anything when she is wronged in her husband's family! After a long time, the Fu family will understand her character and no one knows how they will treat her. She married someone she didn't want to marry and even had to lower herself to flatter him and be a good daughter-in-law. How could she be happy in this life? Since she had already been deceived by that face, what harm was there in not marrying him? Isn't it good to follow her wishes? "
"However, this is the Prince's family matter. Moreover, the Prince is indeed wholeheartedly looking out for the Princess and has no other intentions. Therefore, this old man cannot say anything."
Meng Shanming had spoken his mind, and it had touched the hearts of the people present.
Shang Chaozong sighed, "How can a girl not get married? I'm her only brother. If I can't fulfill my responsibility as a parent, how will others look at me? Moreover, this is the dying wish of the parents when they were alive. Because of Qing-er's face, they had been thinking about how to find a good family for her. "
Meng Shanming nodded. "I understand. I won't interfere with the Prince's family matters, and I won't say much either. However, there's one thing I'd like to ask of the Prince. "
Shang Chaozong said, "Uncle Meng's words are too serious. Just speak your mind. How is there a request?"
Meng Shanming waved his hands and said, "This old man is getting old and may not live for more than a few years. While I can still speak, just treat it as pleading for the Princess. Prince, after the Princess marries into the Fu family, no matter what the Princess does in the future, the choice she made at that time is what we chose for her today. She can't be blamed. I hope that the Prince can tolerate and treat her well! Just this request. "
Shang Chaozong's expression turned solemn, "There is no need for Uncle Meng to instruct me on this. Qing-er is this Prince's biological sister from the same mother so how can I not treat her well. Rest assured Uncle Meng, Ruonan and Mister Lan have heard it. This Prince will definitely do it! "
…
Feng Ruonan, who was carrying out the instructions, received a servant's report that Fu Junlan had arrived.
Thinking of yesterday's instructions, Feng Ruonan immediately called her over and exhorted again, "Young Master Fu, accompany the Princess for the next few days and try to help her out."
"Alright." Fu Junlan naturally agreed.
After obtaining the approval of the Prince, the housekeeper of the Wangfu immediately got busy. With the power of the Wangfu, it was easy to help Shang Shuqing with such a small matter in the Southern State. It was not even worth mentioning and was quickly carried out.
When Shang Shuqing's carriage arrived at the wilderness outside the city, the carefully selected grave had already been dug up. A prepared high quality coffin was placed at the side and the craftsmen were waiting with their hands behind their backs. The housekeeper of the Wangfu personally supervised them from the side.
When the carriage stopped, the accompanying guards immediately set up a defense in all four directions, guarding the surroundings.
Fu Junlan and Shang Shuqing got off the carriage one after another. A servant carried a box and followed behind them. They trudged through the barren land one step at a time.
Shang Shuqing looked at the surroundings and the housekeeper quickly came over to greet them and said, "Princess, time was short and there was no time to prepare. I will get someone to build a path later."
Shang Shuqing shook his head, "No need. This is also good so that no one will disturb us."
He walked to the newly dug grave and looked at it, then to the coffin.
The accompanying housekeeper said, "This is already the best coffin that can be found in the city in such a short time."
"The housekeeper is considerate." Shang Shuqing thanked him and gestured with his hand. The servants immediately carried the large box over.
When the box was opened, it was filled with clothes and shoes that Niu Youdao had worn in the past. There was also a box on top of the neatly folded clothes.
Shang Shuqing took the box and personally opened it. Inside were the hairpins and headscarves that Niu Youdao had used.
He touched the things in the box as if he was reluctant to part with them. After noticing Fu Junlan at the side, Shang Shuqing put away his reluctance and closed the box. He bent over and placed it on the pillow inside the coffin.
He got up and began to take out the clothes from the box and put them into the coffin.
When Fu Junlan saw this, he bent over to take it and wanted to help. Who knew that Shang Shuqing immediately stopped her, "Young Master Fu, there is no need …" After saying urgently, he immediately felt that something was wrong and his tone became gentle, "Qing 'er can do it by herself."
Fu Junlan stiffened and could only give up. There was a slightly complicated look on his face. He was not stupid and could tell that Shang Shuqing did not want others to touch these things.
The folded clothes were placed neatly on the upper part of the coffin. The underwear was placed neatly on the lower part and the shoes were placed neatly on the feet.
Everything was neatly arranged. After Shang Shuqing stared at it for a while, he turned his head and nodded to the housekeeper.
The housekeeper immediately waved his hand and said, "Men, seal the coffin and bury it!"
The craftsmen quickly came over and closed the heavy coffin lid. Then they hammered in the nails to seal it tightly. After that, they lifted the coffin and placed it into the pit.
When they were about to bury it, the housekeeper came over and asked Shang Shuqing how to write the words on the tombstone.
The tombstone was still empty and had not been carved, so the others could not make up their minds. Shang Shuqing asked for a pen and personally dipped the pen in the ink and wrote four big words on it.
The words were beautiful and the bones could be seen from the inside. The onlookers looked at it and nodded. Fu Junlan read it word by word, "Peach Blossom Immortal …"
After that, Shang Shuqing did not have the intention to continue. The housekeeper hesitated and asked, "Who should I write it to?"
Shang Shuqing said, "No need. Just like that."
Since she had arranged it like this, the housekeeper could only do as she said. He then called the craftsmen over and carved the words on the spot.
It was just a few words, so it was not a problem for an experienced carver. When the burial mound was piled up and the tombstone was carved, it was erected in front of the burial mound. The words "Peach Blossom Immortal" were impressively eye-catching.
The craftsmen then left and the servants set up braziers, incense and candles.
Shang Shuqing burned a few sticks of incense and offered them. Fu Junlan also burned incense to show her respect for the deceased. The servants also offered incense one after another.
At the same time, a basket of paper money was carried up and burned by Shang Shuqing silently.
Suddenly, a gust of wind blew and scattered the paper money. The onlookers could not help but see the scattered paper money dancing in the air.
The housekeeper reprimanded the servants who did not do their job well.
Shang Shuqing said, "It's not their fault." He helped the servants to say something and stood up. She looked around and saw the flying paper money either flying away or falling everywhere, decorating the boundless wilderness. Her eyes were filled with confusion.
After burning what could be burned, Shang Shuqing personally poured a pot of wine. Before leaving, he stood in front of the tombstone and remembered the past. He reached out his hand and touched the four words one by one. Then he said softly, "Let's go!"
The group then left, leaving only a lonely tomb.
Not long after the group disappeared, rumbling sounds of hooves could be heard. A group of people and horses galloped over and as they neared the tomb, the guards scattered in all directions.
Shang Chaozong who rode his horse forward alone reined in his horse in front of the tomb. He looked at the new tomb and the surroundings before jumping down. He recognised that the words on the tombstone were written by Shang Shuqing and muttered suspiciously, "Peach … Flower … Immortal!"
Then he sighed and shook his head, "Daoye ah Daoye, you died and we lied to her. You are not dead and we want to lie to her again. How do you want me to answer to her in the future? Whether you are dead or alive, anyway you are not willing to let Qing-er off. No matter what, you want to torment my Qing-er! "
…
It was nearing evening when Fu Junlan who had stayed for a day bade farewell. Before he left, he was intercepted by Feng Ruonan again. Feng Ruonan reminded him again to come tomorrow and continue to accompany Shang Shuqing.
Fu Junlan was also in a difficult position. He knew that Feng Ruonan wanted him to enlighten Shang Shuqing more, but from Shang Shuqing's words, it was obvious that he wanted to be quiet for a period of time.
When he mentioned Shang Shuqing's intention, Feng Ruonan glared at him, "You are a living person, don't you know how to find an excuse?"
Fu Junlan was helpless and could only agree submissively.
That night, Shang Shuqing drank too much and got drunk alone. He fell on the bed in a daze and saw that person again. That person was on the back of a horse and was about to go to the sage realm.
She knew that this journey to the sage realm was dangerous and shouted, "Daoye, the sage realm is dangerous, you cannot go!"
The person on the horse turned back and smiled, "Jianghu horses, be it wind or rain, go and return."
After he finished speaking, he galloped away. She chased after him with all her might, shouting and shouting, but she couldn't catch up … Her eyes were closed and the corner of her eyes were wet with tears.
In her dream, many people suddenly appeared and chased after the injured Niu Youdao. In the rain of arrows, Niu Youdao was shot by the arrows and turned into a hedgehog. His body was covered in blood as he fell down.
"Daoye …" Shang Shuqing let out a mournful cry. His eyes opened and he suddenly sat up. When he woke up, he realized that he was hugging the quilt and it was already dawn outside the window. Only then did he realize that everything was just a dream. He panted heavily and his body was drenched in sweat.
In the courtyard outside, Fu Junlan came and was talking to the maidservant when a scream suddenly came from inside the room. The two of them turned back in shock.
The female cultivator who was guarding outside hurriedly broke the door and entered.
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
