Tang Dynasty: The seventh rank of official residence, and you will be given the Ten Thousand People

When a person is about to die, his words are also sad. Wu Zetian has never asked for help in her life.

Even when he was sent to Ganye Temple, he didn't shed a single tear.

Now for the sake of my daughter, for the first time in my life, I showed my pleading expression.

Looking at the old man in front of him, Fan Xin suppressed his sadness and comforted him.

"Mother, my sons and I will take Princess Taiping and several children back to their hometown in Youzhou."

"Without my permission, no one can harm them in the slightest."

"You can feel at ease this time."

"Thank you, Fan Xin. I know you have always been a good boy who values ​​affection and justice."

Wu Zetian stretched out her pale palm and touched Fan Xin's face tremblingly.

A cold tear slipped down her cheek.

"I have bound your hands and feet. I will definitely...definitely renew...our friendship with you in the next life."

"Mother, you have been worrying about me all your life, and you can finally have a good sleep."

"I congratulate you!"

After changing into the dragon robe for Wu Zetian, Fan Xin placed the dragon body on the bed.

Then he knelt on the ground and kowtowed respectfully.

When he raised his head, his face was already filled with tears and he was sobbing.

This old man who was so kind to him finally left.

No matter how reluctant and uncomfortable my heart was, people still left him forever.

Fan Xin remembered someone saying that parents still have a place to come in life, and parents only have a way back in life.

For him, Wu Zetian was not an elder who protected the younger generation.

It's a pity that we will never see him again.

I don't know when Shangguan Wan'er knelt beside Fan Xin in mourning clothes.

He kowtowed three times to Wu Zetian.

"Originally, the imperial doctor said that Your Majesty can still live for a while. Ever since I dreamed that you died for your country in Fuqi City, the old man has never taken any decoction."

"I kept thinking that I shouldn't let you go to fight with the Tubo people..."

Seeing Fan Xin kneeling on the ground and choking, Shangguan Wan'er's beautiful eyes flashed with worry.

"Birth, old age, illness and death are all human beings. If your Majesty were alive in heaven, he wouldn't want to see you like this."

"Wipe your tears and go. According to the custom, the Emperor's funeral will take place on the day of the funeral. The palace should not be notified more than half an hour at the latest."

"Having them find you here might arouse suspicion."

Fan Xin nodded and took a deep look at Wu Zetian's dragon body hitting the palace door.

"I promised my mother that I will never rebel against the Tang Dynasty in this life. Once the mourning period is over, I will go back to my hometown in Youzhou with me. It's time for you mother and son to have their names."

After saying that, the heavy palace door closed again, leaving Shangguan Wan'er alone in the Guanfeng Palace.

Not long after, the big bell of Shangyang Palace rang out one hundred and eight times.

Hundreds of ministers with filial piety ropes tied around their waists came to Guanfeng Hall under the leadership of Li Xian.

They said their final farewells to the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, who had been in power for more than 20 years.

There was a long line of yellow paper, heavy snowfall, and amidst deafening cries.

Shangguan Wan'er read out the last will with the edict in hand.

"Haotian has a destiny. Emperor Daxing decreed: First there will be the prosperous era of Taizong Zhenguan, and then there will be the rule of Gaozong Yonghui."

"Although I am a female generation, I have also made great achievements in governing Hong Zhenguan."

"However, no one can make mistakes without being a sage. Every time I think of what I did before, I sigh with sadness."

"Therefore, instead of building an additional mausoleum alone, she was buried with Gaozong as Li's daughter-in-law."

"No words should be written on the tombstones erected. The merits and demerits of one's life are left for future generations to comment on. I appreciate this!"

As Shangguan Wan'er finished reciting, all the officials knelt on the ground and shouted like a tsunami.

"Long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

Li Xian was a filial son, although he was dissatisfied with his mother.

But when he saw his mother lying in the coffin, he couldn't help but shed tears.

At the same time, the tiredness in my heart became even heavier.

"Geng Zhong, please read out my will."

"It's your Majesty!"

Geng Jingzhong faced the civil and military officials, shook off the dust and slowly unfolded the imperial edict.

"Your Majesty has decreed that Prince Ning Li Chengqi is too weak to take on the important task."

"Therefore, it is said that the East Palace is located in Linzi King Li Longji."

"And after the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, a coronation ceremony will be held for him to comfort the ancestors of the Li family. I appreciate this!"

As soon as these words came out, the crying at the scene stopped.

Everyone stared blankly at Li Longji who was kneeling on the ground, with deep shock in their eyes.

It was just a matter of becoming the prince. Unexpectedly, the emperor even passed the throne to him.

Isn't this too fast?

Even Princess Taiping and Princess Anle, who had just arrived at Guanfeng Hall and were about to cry, were stunned.

A pair of beautiful eyes looked at the emperor in disbelief.

Yesterday, the two were discussing how to let Li Chengqi shoulder the heavy burden.

As a result, within a day, the emperor changed his mind and passed the position to Li Longji.

This is incredible!

However, no matter what everyone's mood is, the funeral of the Supreme Emperor cannot be delayed.

Three days after the coffin was laid in Guanfeng Hall, the funeral procession headed towards Qianling Mausoleum.

It was not until the Qianling Mausoleum was sealed that everyone returned to Luoyang.

As soon as they returned to the palace, Guo Yuanzhen, Wang Maozhong, Chen Xuanli, Gao Lishi and others started drinking and celebrating.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Li Longji was about to talk about the abolition of the internal guards.

A pale young man walked into the hall.

Seeing this person coming in, the expressions of everyone present changed slightly.

"Zhou Tong, if you don't stay at home, why are you here?"

Gao Lishi said with a look of disgust.

"Haha, of course I wish to congratulate the prince. Now that the imperial edict has been passed, no one will be able to challenge the prince's status."

"As a subordinate, how dare you hide at home and relax?"

Guo Yuanzhen shook his sleeves and robe heavily and said loudly.

"Does a person like you deserve to be the prince's subordinate?"

"If you hadn't leaked the information to His Majesty, why would the prince have lost his position as Minister of War in the scientific expedition case!"

"Yes, the prince just asked you to go to Gongyuan to arrest people. When did you say you would fight against Jinwu Guard?"

"Do you know that anyone who touches the emperor's feet with weapons will die!"

Facing the accusations from everyone, Zhou Tong sighed secretly.

When a tiger falls in Pingyang and is bullied by a dog, once the Supreme Emperor dies, the internal guards no longer have a protective umbrella.

Otherwise, how could we let these people point their noses and curse?

"Your Highness, I originally wanted to tell you something important, but I didn't expect you to be so unwelcome."

"That's alright, I'll leave."

After speaking, he turned and walked towards the door. Just as he was about to open the door, a faint voice came from behind.

"What's the matter? Tell me and I will listen."

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Zhou Tong's face lit up, he walked quickly to Li Longji and whispered a few words.

Hearing this, the latter suddenly stood up and said with a gloomy expression.

"Is this true?"

"Your Majesty, it's absolutely true, it's the night of the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month!"

"The Jinwu Guards are responsible for sealing off the palace and Luoyang, while Dou Huaizhen leads the Yulin Guards directly into your residence."