Jianjia Chronicle

Xiangcheng stayed behind to accompany the Queen Mother, Bo Ran led the ministers and the emperor back to Beijing, as for the Xie family, they went back three days early to clean up the mansion in the capital.

There is such a trip almost every year, regardless of whether the emperor or the imperial guards are used to it.The brigade set off from the Long Live Palace, marched on the official road, and headed for the capital.

Bo Ran didn't ride in her prime minister's car, nor did she ride a horse. She nestled in Sima Lun's car, and told him with a memorial: "All the kings returned to their feudal domains. After this journey, many counties and counties came out. I have some questions, look at this," pointing to the place where the name is written, "this one is going to sue the Changshui County King for disturbing the people."

Sima Lun had a slight headache: "No matter what, they are still clans. Don't restrict them too much. If you really can't, then issue an edict." In the first 30 years of the founding of the country, the clan was very arrogant, and they had soldiers in their hands. If you are not happy, you can kill the local governor directly. In the end, the court couldn't stand it anymore, and a very domineering emperor came out. It took [-] years to seize the military power of this group of people, and killed a few by the way. The most disobedient ones, the ones left behind, are obedient.

Now, let’s make a fuss, because they don’t have much power anyway, so it’s too shameful to discipline them. On the other hand, even if the vassal king’s power is not so great, they are always Sima, and let the emperor restrict his family unless it is absolutely necessary. , otherwise, it is not happy.

After Sima Lun finished speaking, he habitually looked at Bo Ran, wanting to listen to her opinion.Bo Ran nodded: "Exactly, the dignity of the clan needs to be maintained."

Throwing the memorial to the side, there was already a pile of memorials, all of which were found by Sima Lun. There were all kinds of memorials, some related to the age, some related to the transfer of officials, and some related to secrets and small reports. Also, what was just now involved the clan.

That's the end of the business.

Bo Ran opened the curtains to let in some air, looking out, the grass on both sides of the official road had turned yellow, and the hills were no longer as dark green as when they came here.It's late autumn, and if it rains a few more times, it will be cold.

"What is Qing thinking?" Sima Lun asked suddenly.

Bo Ran turned her head and said with a smile: "I want to stay colder, and it will snow heavily, so I invite refined scholars to come and enjoy the snow in my pavilion. The clear and sweet wine is hot and warm, and I drink it down. The whole body is warmed up. At that time, those unruly scholars will inevitably go into battle shirtless and dance with disheveled hair to add to the fun. After indulgence, they will definitely be able to write a good article that is well-known. I will read it first. If it is really good, let him read it Add a line at the end, I wrote it in Baiyuan in a certain year and returned home happily."

Think about the scene, the snow is falling, the lake is frozen, the vast white snow covers it, and occasionally the dry stalks of the summer lotus are exposed. From the pavilion built on the lake to the outside, it is as blank as the plain land. .There are hanging mats on all sides of the pavilion, and there is a stove in the middle. One or two pots of wine are simmering on the stove. There are eminent scholars talking and laughing. However, with a brush, it becomes a swan song through the ages.Good luck!

Sima Lun thought about it for a while, and yearned for it, but when he thought about his identity, he stopped thinking and felt regretful from the bottom of his heart: "It's such a grand event, it's a pity that I can't be there in person."

Bo Ran smiled: "Your Majesty has the pattern of His Majesty, how can you get mixed up here?"

Sima Lun looked at Bo Ran and said, "The chancellor of the Qing family rarely has such an opportunity." Generally, their family doesn't hold gatherings that have no interest in politics.

Bo Ran looked at Sima Lun with loving eyes full of hope, and said, "When I leave the court, I will have time."

Sima Lun was shocked: "Why did you say that?" How many important ministers died in office, who is Bo Ran?Are you planning to retire?

Bo Ran wanted to use this as a foreshadowing so that when he was about to retire, it wouldn't appear too sudden.As she got older, her body gradually matured, the differences between males and females became more and more obvious, and the chances of being exposed increased day by day. Bo Ran became more and more scruples, and she had to leave.

"As soon as I assist His Majesty to manage the government independently, and the Bai family lives up to the great trust of the late emperor, I would like to bring His Highness to live in the fiefdom. The fiefdom of Linzi is full of wealth and people, and the scenery is pleasant. I have never set foot here since I became a prince." Bo Ran smiled, Quite a yearning.

Sima Lun frowned, didn't speak any more, thought to himself, just think about it, I won't let anyone see what you will do then.Almighty and loyal prime ministers are no more common than holy masters. Throughout history, if the emperor can get one, he should thank the heavens for the unworldly talents. Obviously, in Sima Lun's heart, Bo Ran is very suitable.He also hoped to create a wise king and virtuous minister in this world. If this virtuous minister left, wouldn't he be missing half of it?

Looking at Sima Lun's wrinkled face, Bo Ran knew what Sima Lun was thinking. She had grown up watching him. Before his strategy as an emperor had matured, Bo Ran could completely grasp his thinking.She didn't think it would be successful if she said it casually, if she said it a few times, it would always be successful. Besides, she still had Xiangcheng, and if Xiangcheng went to lobby Queen Mother Gu, the chance of success was very high.

Well, thinking of Xiangcheng, Bo Ran began to feel depressed. She only hoped that the Queen Mother and her elderly could stay for a few days less, so that they could see each other soon.Alas, I don't know if I can sleep tonight, and Your Highness hasn't stayed in the palace overnight since she got married, so I don't know if I can get used to it.

Just like this, the two of them thought about their own things, and Yu Jia entered the city.

After entering the city, walk for another hour, and you can see the imperial palace.Seeing that it was time to rest, everyone couldn't help but relax a little, especially the walking guards, whose spears in their hands were unknowingly crooked.

The route of travel is to avoid the market, for fear of disturbing the people, but it cannot avoid the houses. Although the emperor travels almost every year, he is still an unattainable image of the emperor to the people, and many onlookers gathered on the roadside At this time, Jingzhao is a disciple of the Mo family. He has been promoted from Bai Yifu to the rear of Da Sima. It has not been long, and his control over the capital is still very weak.Therefore, although he sent soldiers to maintain order, the scene still looked chaotic.

Sima Lun and Bo Ran looked outside and shook their heads together. It was obvious that Jing Zhaoyin's ability did not satisfy the two of them. Bo Ran's success in turning Bai Yifu into a great Sima was the result of everyone's compromise. She As compensation, the position of Jing Zhaoyin was compromised, and the Mo family finally won it.

Bo Ran saw that Sima Lun was not very happy, so he persuaded him: "He has been in Jingzhaofang for three months, so naturally he is not as good as Bo Yifu who has been in office for five years. After a while, when he is familiar with the official duties at hand, That's it." Well, these words seem to be an excuse, but they are actually a foreshadowing. If this Xin Jingzhao does better in the future, then that's all. But if he is a little unsatisfactory, Sima Lun will think With her words today, she can't help but compare him with the situation under Bai Yifu's rule, and then...

Sima Lun still thinks that Bo Ran is really a good person dedicated to public affairs. He has noticed that Bo Ran and Mo Yi don't deal with them very much, but even if they don't deal with them very much, she acts impartially in official affairs and doesn't make trouble——Bai The truth is that he is a generation of people who are loyal to the country.Sima Lun was very moved and was about to speak when he heard chaos outside.

Sima Lun's expression darkened immediately, but Bo Ran instinctively felt that it was not good, no matter how disorderly it was, even with the emperor passing by, it shouldn't be so chaotic.

At this time Yu Jia was passing a corner, Bo Ran opened the curtain and could only see one side, but couldn't see the situation ahead clearly, but he could hear more and more confusion ahead, and there were several sharp and long whistles, accompanied by loud shouts.

Bo Ran's heart tightened, and he quickly called Zhi Jinwu, but Zhi Jinwu was trapped in front and couldn't get out.The sense of uneasiness became more and more obvious, Bo Ran immediately turned around, and quickly said to Sima Lun: "It feels wrong, it's weird, please get off the car and arrange the suppression."

Sima Lun stood up quickly: "I'll go and have a look too."

Bo Ran didn't stop him, and when he came to the side, Fang stepped forward to lift the door curtain, and the two of them had just stepped out, when they heard shouts outside: "It's an assassin!"

Bo Ran reflexively said loudly: "Hurry up and protect the holy driver!" A group of imperial guards quickly gathered around and came up.

The scene in front of him was in a panic. Looking ahead, there were sword fights, and people around were watching people fleeing in all directions, colliding and trampling, making a mess. There were still many people rushing towards this direction. Their behavior was very suspicious. Bo Ransu made people stop Put them down: "Catch them first!"

Seeing Yulin stepping forward to arrest them, those dozens of people took out short knives from their bodies and fought with him.

Sima Lun was shocked, with panic on his face, but still calm, he said: "How could there be an assassin!"

No one answered him.After all, there are many people in Yulin, even though the opponents are all masters of one against ten, they can't resist the crowd tactics, and they still can't get close after several entanglements.

Bo Ran was a little relieved, seeing the terrain, he was relatively close to the Jinwu Guard's yamen, so he ordered to dispatch troops quickly.In her heart, she thought that it was the end of the battle and she was not afraid, and she was already thinking about how to find out which force it was after the fact.

Bo Ran turned his head and said to Sima Lun, "Your Majesty, please get into the car quickly to avoid danger."

As soon as the words were finished, she glanced alertly out of the corner of her eye at an archer setting an arrow to the string in a hidden space in front of her, but in the blink of an eye, the arrow came galloping towards them.In the blink of an eye, the appearance of Xiangcheng quickly flashed in Bai Ran's mind, and his body had surpassed his consciousness to make the choice he wanted to make most in his heart.She sideways pushed Sima Lun away, leaned back, and fell into the car, at the same time, the arrow pierced through the curtain and sank into it.

Sima Lun fell to the side, he heard a piercing sound of brocade cracking, followed by the slight tearing sound of sharp blades tearing through flesh and blood, even if it was slight, it was as clear as thunder in his ears .

Time suddenly seemed to stand still, and everyone present was stunned by the scene just now.

Sima Lun's mind suddenly went blank, and before Chang En could react to help him, he jumped up like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, pointed at the archer and shouted: "Take him down quickly, Fa-rectification on the spot!"

Stimulated by this, Yulin's combat effectiveness suddenly increased a hundredfold.The archer couldn't escape and was hacked to death on the spot.All the officials surrounded him, Xie Hui immediately said: "This place is the closest to Mingdefang, send the prime minister back to the mansion for treatment."

Sima Lun wanted to get into the car, but was stopped by all the ministers, he leaned on the railing, drove the car himself, and was escorted back to the mansion by a team of imperial guards.

Sima Lun arrived at the prime minister's mansion a quarter late, when all the assassins were cleared out, a large number of imperial guards escorted him and his ministers to the prime minister's mansion, as soon as he entered, he felt that the situation was not good.

Leaning on the railing with red eyes, he said, "Your Majesty is dying."

Sima Lun gritted his teeth and ordered him to lead the way.Rushing to Bo Ran's courtyard, Sima Lun ordered everyone in the Bo party to go in with him, while the others waited outside.

Entering the room, Mrs. Wei Guo was in front of Bo Ran's couch with a mournful expression.Sima Lun's heart was completely cold, and the feeling of regret, guilt, and sadness made him tremble all over.

Bo Ran was not only his favorite prime minister, but also a brother-in-law who treated him very well. Now that he died for him, no matter who he owed, he owed it.

Bo Ran's eyes were open on the couch, but there was no light in his eyes, and his breath was very weak. The blood on his chest soaked the thin quilt and seeped out.Sima Lun stepped forward and held her hand, which was covered with wet and sticky blood.

Bo Ran moved his lips, and his hoarse voice made a vague and short sound. Sima Lun held back his tears and listened carefully. Bo Ran kept talking about Xiangcheng repeatedly.

In an instant, Sima Lun burst into tears and promised her: "With me, I will never let her suffer any grievances."

Bo Ran stopped talking and looked at the group of subordinate officials in front of the bed.She is most concerned about the issue of inheritance and continuation, and everyone knows that she immediately promised to be loyal to the country as always.No matter what will happen in the future, the promise they made at this time is sincere. Whether it is out of interests or feelings, the Bai family, who is favored by the emperor, is the best choice.

After the death, Bai Ran closed her eyes, and a tear fell from the corner of her eyes.

Sima Lun felt that the heat in his hands was gradually passing away, and the panic and reluctance in his heart occupied his young chest.

Mrs. Xie stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, please move." He didn't say a reason, just let him go.Everyone knows that when a person is dying, he has the most yin energy, which is because he is afraid of conflicting with the emperor. This is a tradition.

Sima Lun stood up, placed Bo Ran's hand heavily by his side, and left with tears in his eyes.

As soon as he walked to the main gate of the prime minister's mansion, there was a muffled and suppressed weeping sound from behind, and Fu Changshi rushed over, choked up and said: "The prime minister has passed away."

Xiangcheng has been restless all day long, seeing her like this, Empress Dowager Gu laughed and joked: "I really can't leave for even a moment."

Not long after I said this, a report came from outside the palace, and the servants of the Xiangfu asked to see him urgently.

Xiangcheng's heart skipped a beat, the ominous premonition became more and more obvious, and he urgently ordered that person to come in.

As soon as the servant came, he cried: "The holy car was assassinated on the way back to the palace, and the royal escort was seriously injured."

Before Xiangcheng had time to digest the news, the emperor sent Chang En, who was beside him, to run over in person, and said: "Bai Xiang died of serious injuries, please return to Beijing to preside over the funeral."

Xiangcheng felt that everything in the world was leaving her suddenly, she opened her mouth with a blank expression, she wanted to ask but was speechless.Zhang En came here under the order of Sima Lun, and asked him to persuade the eldest princess not to make her mourn too much, but after talking about it, he felt that it was impossible, so he only agreed to bring her back as soon as possible.He looked at Xiangcheng and said solemnly: "Mrs. Weiguo in the mansion, your Highness has to go down to comfort you."

It's too late to say anything now, nothing can be said, nothing can change the haste - farewell has become an eternal farewell.Empress Dowager Gu looked at her daughter worriedly and ordered the car to be prepared quickly.

"You go back first, I'll come later." Queen Mother Gu said.

Xiangcheng was helped into the Xiangfu.Presided over Bo Ran's funeral as a widow.Bai Zanzhi and Bai Yuan also returned to Beijing as quickly as possible. Since Bo Ran had no children, and there was a lack of people to support the spirit at the funeral, Bai Zanzhi directly ordered Bai Ju to be Bo Ran's heir and bear the responsibility of offering sacrifices without waiting for Bai Ju to report. Asking for leave, Sima Lun directly issued an edict to call him back. His county is not far away, and he can go to Beijing in a day.

When people saw him and thought of his current achievements and Bo Ran's constant promotion and care for him over the past few years, they couldn't help feeling like they had been arranged long ago.

Sima Lun stood facing upwards, looking at the position where Bo Ran used to sit, and sighed endlessly.The Bai family's in-laws spread all over the government and the public. All of a sudden, the city was filled with mourning. The bustling streets in the past were bleak for a few days. The shops along the street were closed for several days, and white cloths were hung on the doors to express condolences.The imperial court pursued Boran with the posthumous title of "Xuancheng", and later generations named him as Marquis of Xuancheng.Sima Lun wanted to add the word "Zhen Guo" in front of Xiangcheng's title, but Xiangcheng resigned.Sima Lun wanted to make up for it, so he expanded the fiefdom of Xiangcheng and added many privileges, but even so, he still didn't feel better.

After the funeral was over, Xiangcheng asked Sima Lun for permission to go to the fiefdom, thinking that the sad place in the middle of the capital was afraid of touching the scenery and weeping every day, and he didn't want to live there anymore. Sima Lun naturally refused, and said earnestly: "I I promised Bai Xiang that I would take care of my elder sister, how could I let you go to fiefdom?"

Xiangcheng insisted on leaving, and got tired of talking, so he said directly: "If you don't agree, I will go by myself. There is no rule in the imperial court that princesses cannot leave Beijing without authorization."

Sima Lun had no choice but to double the number of soldiers in Xiangcheng, and choose a safe person to escort her.

After leaving the capital, no one else noticed anything wrong. Amon, who was by Xiangcheng's side since she was a child, was very familiar with her, only felt that His Highness was particularly impatient. It was not like avoiding the old place, but like meeting and chasing something.

When the team arrived at a small manor a hundred miles away from the capital, it was just at night, and the captain of the guard recalled the road conditions. This place should be the best residence nearby, so he stepped forward and said, "Thirty miles ahead. There is no post in the house, why not stay here for one night at the master's house."

Xiangcheng replied: "Yes."

Amon inexplicably felt that His Highness's voice trembled when he said this word.

This is a private house, the owner is traveling far away, and only the loyal stewards are taking care of the general affairs. Seeing their battle, they readily agreed, and offered the best yard in the garden to Xiangcheng to live in.

As soon as Xiangcheng entered the courtyard, he ordered all the maidservants to retreat, leaving only Amon alone. Amon felt in a trance that His Highness seemed to be in a hurry, just like staying in the palace for a day in the past. I can't help but miss my son-in-law, like returning home like an arrow.Walking to the door, Xiangcheng's footsteps were obviously light, and he said to Amon: "You guard the door, don't let anyone in."

Amon didn't understand. Although there was tension in His Highness's voice, she seemed to be very careful, and her tone was soft as if she was afraid of disturbing anyone. She obeyed and said, "No."

Xiangcheng pushed the door open and entered, the whole person was shrouded in unease and anticipation, his breathing was deliberately slowed down, for fear of missing something if he wasn't paying attention.

The display furniture in this room is elegant, so elegant that it is not like an ordinary house at all.Xiangcheng walked in, and on a large couch, that familiar person was sleeping with his eyes closed, his chest rising and falling regularly, although it could still be seen from her pale complexion that her body was very weak, but , but she is alive.

Xiangcheng covered her mouth, tears couldn't stop falling, the person on the couch seemed to be aware of it, and her eyelids slowly opened, and when she saw the person in front of her clearly, a soft smile appeared between her picturesque eyebrows and eyes: "Your Highness .”

The author has something to say: I still feel that it is safer to go completely like this.

There is an extra chapter for things that are not explained clearly.