Wishing You Eternal Happiness

After the three drums, the capital has not yet calmed down from the fireworks and firecrackers on the night of the Yuan Dynasty. To the northeast corner of the imperial palace, suddenly there was the sound of bells, with nine resonances, and the Sifang monasteries responded, and the bells echoed in the capital. In the darkness of night, for a long time.

People living in the capital are no strangers to such bells.

The four gates of the city have long been under martial law. Every household, remove the lights one after another.

Before it dawned, the whole city was completely unsettled, and there were cries everywhere.

From her sleep, Ci'er was also awakened by the sound of the bell ringing.

He got up, leaned in Jiafu's arms, rubbed his eyes, still half asleep, and muttered, "It's dawn, I want to see Grandpa Emperor."

Jiafu knew that at this moment, the officials had arrived outside the temple, waiting to welcome the emperor grandson to pass by, and take the throne as the emperor.

Cui Yinshui came in and waited.

The bell stopped, and there was a faint cry of the court lady **** outside with the wind. Although the cry was very distant and intermittent, it still came in because of the silence of the night.

Ci'er heard it too, as if she understood something, she woke up suddenly, opened her eyes wide, and stared at Jiafu blankly.

Grandpa Huang has been ill for a long time and will leave him one day. At that time, Grandpa Huang doesn't want him to be sad. Grandpa Huang hopes that he can be a good emperor of Wei. Grandpa Huang told him this more than once before. pass.

Tears slowly overflowed in Ci'er's eyes.

With mixed feelings for a while, Jia Fu hugged his son’s immature body, wiped his tears, helped him dress him one by one, hugged him out of bed, and finally gave him a heavy hug, finally letting go Hand, hand him over to Cui Yinshui who was waiting.

Cui Yinshui came, knelt down at Jiafu, knocked his head, then got up, led Ci'er out, and followed him.

Jiafu stood there, watching Ci'er a few steps, looking back at herself, staring at him, and nodding slightly at him.

She and Pei Youan have not raised any children for seven years since they gave birth to Ci'er.

A few years earlier, it was Pei Youan who had lingering fears about her giving birth, and he didn't want her to be in danger anymore. He was well-versed in medicine, and he didn't know from which imperial doctor he got his experience, so that he knew which days she had **** with each other during the month, and which days were not easy to get pregnant. Later, she gradually touched some doorways, but no matter how she wanted to have another child, in those days when he didn’t have **** with her, she resorted to various means to act like coquetry, temptation, threats, coercion, or even in front of him. Pretending to be annoyed, he either stayed still, or even if he had **** with her, he would never let her succeed, and his wish to have another child has been frustrated.

In the past few years, not only Pei Youan, but also Jiafu, have never thought of having another child.

Although the husband and wife had never said this, whether it was Pei Youan or Jiafu, since the first day Ci'er was established as the emperor's grandson, the two of them have been tacitly aware.

Before Ci'er grew up, they would never have a second child.

They don't want to make Ci'er feel lonely as abandoned, and they have no extra love, which can be shared with another child besides Ci'er.

After tonight, her son will become the new generation of Emperor Wei.

When Ci'er first came into the world, she never thought that God had arranged such a path for her child.

Tonight, from his first step out of this palace gate, Jiafu knew that in his future growth, there will be hardships, twists and turns, and even various crises that he can't predict now.

But Gaffer believes that one day, her son will be able to move forward step by step and eventually become the generation of heroes as the first emperor hoped.

Gaffer looked ahead until the tiny figure finally disappeared completely outside the hall.

...

Following the emperor's edict, the seven-year-old grandson became the emperor. From the following year, the reign name will be changed to Yongyi. Before the young emperor took office, he took Pei Youan as his destiny to walk in front of the imperial court, so as not to kneel down and worship.

The same treatment as him is Zhang Shiyong and Liu Jiushao, who were summoned by the emperor on his deathbed at the same time.

Three days after the death of the first emperor, there was also a funeral report from Beiyuan, and he died after being in prison for many years. According to the previous will of the first emperor, the Zhou family buried the imperial mausoleum with the ritual of the queen. In the mausoleum, the dead concubines will also be buried in the future. However, the first emperor did not share the same acupoint with the empress, but slept alone in Lingdong. The hillside built on the ground, if viewed from a distance, stands between the heavens and the earth, if it is rainy or rainy, like a lookout, facing the direction of the Royal Ci'en Temple, misty and silent.

Although the funeral of the first emperor left Cong Jian's death, it was the emperor after all. No matter how simple he was, the funeral lasted for more than half a month. When the funeral is over, the 27th day of decline as stated by the first emperor’s edict has passed. The world has been eliminated, and the people have not been affected by the death of many emperors. As for the court, there is no problem in marrying and having fun. As for the court, in the past two years, The first emperor had already let go of most of the government affairs. Now that the cabinet headed by Pei Youan is in charge, the transition is smooth. The state affairs resumed its original smoothness after a short period of time during the national funeral.

The past should be the past and let it pass. To be born and to live, you always have to look forward.

Gaffer understands this truth. She knew that Pei Youan must know better than herself.

Before the emperor's death, Pei Youan went and returned, came to him, and gave him the courtesy of the chief inspector.

In the eyes of the ministers who were watching at the time, Pei Youan's move might be just out of gratitude to Dien.

But Jiafu knew that for Pei Youan, in his heart, from that moment, he really let go.

Jiafu was not around at the time, and Pei Youan did not describe the scene in detail to her, but Jiafu believed that the emperor should be the same at that time.

He must understand the meaning of Pei Youan's turn around, that is the meaning that only two people can know between his ruler, his father and his son.

Sometimes, the loud sound is very loud, and the silent is better than the sound.

At the moment before the emperor left, he must have received a trace of comfort he had long desired for a long time, and he was relieved that he could go if he wanted to.

...

After the national funeral, the emperor ascended the throne. Pei Youan was busy all day long, leaving early and returning late, sometimes even in the middle of the night.

During these days, Jiafu didn’t idle either. With the help of sandalwood, he packed up things and ran between Guogong’s Mansion and Nanxunfang’s mansion next to the southeast gate of the imperial city. He moved on another day for convenience. Pei Youan will go into and out of the palace in the future, and will suffer less from the road rush in winter.

Sandalwood married Yang Yun a few years ago, gave birth to a son, and the couple. Over the years, they have been helping Pei Youan and Jiafu independently and loyally.

As for the big room and the second room of the Weiguo Gongfu, in the past few years, each has been a different scene.

Three years ago, Pei Xiuzhi disappeared for a period of time inexplicably, and it was not until more than half a year later that Pei Youan personally sent him back secretly. Mrs. Xin later learned that her son was involved in the rebellious prince’s party. Although she tried her best to argue that she was forced, but if it weren’t for the emperor’s view of her husband Wei Guogong and Pei You’an, he was afraid that she would end up saying it. I was punished by the crime of conspiracy. After that, I saw my son no longer looks like he used to be. He was depressed. He was drunk all the time. Restless, I can't worry about it all day long.

On the other hand, Erfang, the past few years have gone smoothly. Although Pei Quan's official career has no great future, Pei Xiuluo passed the examination of Jinshi the year before. What I hate is that Pei Youan is now serving as Minister Gu Ming to assist the young emperor. He is as powerful as he is in the sky. He was called "Pei Xiang" behind his back. However, the relationship with his couple has always been awkward, not indifferent. In the past few years, the second room has been greeted to shoot horses. Pei Xiuluo treats him with respect and respect, and regards himself as Pei Xiang’s younger brother everywhere, long-sleeved dances, and friendship with Quanta, everyone is right. He greeted with a smile. Not only that, but gradually, the ladies of those socializing families who had a relationship with each other on weekdays seemed to know that their "mother" was estranged from the eldest son and couple, but the second-bedroom Madame Meng, who was originally Madame Pei Youan's aunt, now The relationship is good. Those who want to go about their way are looking for Mrs. Meng's second wife to manage the relationship. Mrs. Meng's spring breeze is proud and smiling, making Mrs. Xin hate and jealous again. More and more weird, sleepless at night, violent at every turn, and his body gradually deteriorated.

In the early years, the Pei family's duke status was transferred from Pei Youan to Pei Xiuzhi, and Pei Xiuzhi stood up on the facade, and Pei Youan is now convenient for the auxiliary government. It is justified to relocate from the government office.

On the chosen day, Jiafu arranged things and moved to the new mansion from the Weiguo Mansion where he had lived for many years.

She has been moving in quietly, not wanting to disturb outsiders, but with her husband’s current status, her every move has become the focus of attention of many surviving wives in the capital. Just after she moved there, there was an endless stream of prayers and visitors. In the name of housewarming congratulations, some people even sent various valuable gifts, but Jiafu refused to go back without taking any money, so busy with socializing, and spinning like a spinning top for more than half a month, things gradually stopped.

In a blink of an eye, it was mid-April. When the first emperor passed away, it was a great sacrifice for three months. On this day, Pei Youan took the place of the young emperor and led a number of officials to the imperial mausoleum located hundreds of miles away in the capital for the ceremony. It will take three or four days for one trip to come back.

Jiafu was at home alone. In the evening, Mrs. Meng came uninvited and brought some local products such as dried bamboo shoots to Jiafu. She said that her family had brought them from their hometown a long distance away. I thought of it and gave it to Jiafu. Some came over and said: "Auntie knows that you have never collected valuables. Fortunately, these are not worth money. They are just a matter of heart. If you are used to eating dragon liver and phoenix marrow, you and You An will also taste something fresh. Yes, I'll bring it to you next time."

Jiafu thanked her and accepted it, and because it was a meal, he kept her for dinner. After the meal, it was dark, and the second wife was still talking about things with Jiafu. Finally, when talking about Pei Youan’s absence from home in the past few days, he sighed: "Youan is now in a high position, and things are inevitable. Many, but I always call you such a person, even my aunt looks distressed..."

She held Jiafu's hand and said in a low voice: "Afu, I am both your aunt and your aunt. I only thought of you as a child and daughter before I told you about this. You and You'an have been with you for many years, in your early years. The child born outside Guan was unfortunately lost, and now so many years have passed, why has his stomach not moved? I looked very anxious and kept paying attention to you. A few days ago, I heard of a very spiritual temple, woman. Anyone who sincerely went to ask and came back gave birth to a son within a year or a half. Why don't you have a try if your aunt will take you there? Wouldn’t it be a good thing to come back if it works?"

Jiafu smiled and said: "Thank you auntie. If I have the convenience next time, it will not be too late to trouble auntie."

The second wife was determined to make another future for her son in Pei Youan. Seeing that his couple had no more children for many years, she thought that she could not ask for it, so she inquired about it. Finally, she inquired about the temple. She wanted to please Jiafu, but she was indifferent. I was a little unwilling and was about to persuade again. I saw that one of my servants rushed in in a hurry. With a Zhang Huang on his face, he couldn't help but be angry. He was about to yell at the unruly, but saw that the servant knelt on the ground with a puff and said, "Madam, it’s not good." Now, there is a fire at home, the third master is missing, and the second master is not at home, the third grandma sent me to ask the wife to go back soon!"

Pei Quan is also among the mausoleums this time, so he has not been there these few days.

The second wife was taken aback and stood up abruptly.

Although Jiafu didn't like these people in the Pei family, the old lady and the grandpa's kindness to Pei Youan was enough to overshadow these people in the Pei family. How could they stay out of the incident when they heard something happened to the Pei family? I hurriedly took a few people, followed the second lady, rode in a carriage, hurried to the Guogong Mansion, and a few blocks away, there was still fire in the direction of Pei’s house, and the street was blocked by onlookers. The water was blocked, and the carriage could not be entered. People from the five-army capital governor's mansion knew that Pei’s house was on fire and did not dare to neglect.

When Jiafu rushed to Pei's house, the fire had been cut off, and the connected houses that had burnt out gradually went out. But what she saw next surprised her.

The fire started in a warehouse in the rear compartment that was used to store soft silk. It is said that the third child, Pei Xiuluo, was actually locked in it. When someone heard his call for help, they tried to kill him. After being rescued, his face was burnt, and the person inhaled smoke and passed out into a coma. The third grandmother lay on his side, her heart broken in crying. Seeing her son's appearance, Mrs. Meng turned her eyes, and she fell to the ground.

Jiafu hurriedly sent people to call the imperial doctor who was good at treating burns in his own name. The imperial doctor rushed to him and applied some medicine to the burned part of his body. Pei Xiuluo finally regained consciousness and lay there, dying. .

The second wife gritted his teeth and asked who he was locked into the warehouse. Pei Xiuluo's eyes were straight and his throat was choked by the fireworks. He saw his lips move, but he couldn't speak.

The third grandma cried: "I heard someone say that in the evening I saw a girl next to my second sister-in-law came to find the third master, and Dinghe couldn't get rid of the relationship there! My sister-in-law, please, let my third master be the master!"

The third grandmother wailed and wept at Jia Fu, begging non-stop.

The second wife saw that her original son in Yushu Linfeng was burnt to look like this. Even if he lived, he would be like a waste person in the future. It would never be possible for him to be an official again and be nurtured for so many years, so ruined once, thinking of the despair of his son in the second half of his life was like The darling was taken off, tears streaming down his face, and gritted his teeth: "Okay, the black-hearted man, his own son has occupied the ancestor's ancestor Juelu, and has become an Adou who can't support him. Now he can't see my son's goodness. Afu, If you bear a testimony for your aunt, you are fighting this life, and I have to ask for justice for my son!"

The second wife wiped away her tears and asked her daughter-in-law to take care of her son. She brought a group of servant-women and rushed to the big room. Halfway, she saw Pei Xiuzhi walking, her face flushed, her feet staggering, she was full of alcohol and her tongue was big. Said: "Second aunt...what happened to the third brother..." Before the words were finished, Mrs. Meng spit on her face and pushed her away.

Pei Xiuzhi stumbled, stepped back several steps in a row, fell to the ground with one head, and he died of drunkenness and motionless.