Chapter 1345: Infatuated Xu Hui
Xu Hui, the Concubine Xu Xian in history, although this infatuated woman is very different from Li Shimin's age, it does not hinder her feelings for Li Shimin. Of course, Li Shimin also loves this talented woman very much. In the second half of his life, Xu Hui has always played a very important role. Even when he was recuperating in Cuiwei Palace, Xu Hui was also taking care of his daily life.
However, Li Shimin's death also had a huge blow to Xu Hui, the woman, and she even fell ill due to excessive sadness. What is even more surprising is that Xu Hui actually made a very irrational decision, that is, to refuse to take medicine and just want to die quickly to accompany Li Shimin. No matter how others persuaded her, it would be useless.
As a result, just the day before Li Shimin buried the worker, Xu Hui finally died of illness. Before she died, she wrote a seven-character farewell poem, hoping to be buried in the same room with Li Shimin. As a result, the news caused a great response, and even Li Zhi was alarmed.
"Sir, uncle, Xu Chongrong shows his ambitions through death. I also admire her very much. Moreover, her last words said that she wanted to be buried in the same room with her father, but the Ministry of Rites said that it was not in accordance with the etiquette. After all, only the queen can be buried in the same room with her father. As for the coffin that was buried with her, it needs to be placed in the tomb of her burial." In the Liangyi Hall, Li Zhi frowned and said to Li Xiu and Changsun Wuji.
Xu Hui is not Xu Xianfei in history. Her title is Chongrong and is only one of the nine concubines. Although her status is also very noble, she is one level worse than the imperial concubine, let alone compared to the queen. The only one who can be buried with Li Shimin is the queen. As for Xu Hui, she can only be buried with her. Although the burial and burial are only one word different, the specifications are very different. For example, the burial is the same room of the body of Li Shimin and Empress Changsun, and the burial must be placed in the burial tomb next to it.
"Your Majesty, the funeral ceremony is not constant, and burial does not necessarily require the coffin to be placed in the tomb chamber where the burial is buried. Moreover, Xu Chongrong died early to accompany the emperor, so I think it is a good idea!" Li Xiu stood up and expressed his opinion at this time. Although he did not agree with this intense burial method, he had to be moved by Xu Hui's loyalty to his feelings.
"I think what the prince-consort said is very true. Xu Chongrong's move is enough to be recorded in "The Legend of the Wild Girls". Your Majesty might as well add her title as the Imperial Concubine. Then, it will not seem particularly abrupt if you are buried with Your Majesty and the Queen as the Imperial Concubine!" Changsun Wuji also stood up and proposed a solution.
"Mr. and uncle's words are also deeply loved by me. Since that's the case, I will posthumously confer Xu Chongrong as a concubine and be buried next to the coffin of his father and mother!" Li Zhi finally made a decision after hearing this. He actually admired Xu Hui very much and had such a plan in his heart. He was just worried that the Ministry of Rites would oppose it, so he hoped to get the support of Li Xiu and Changsun Wuji.
After discussing Xu Hui's affairs, Li Zhi asked Li Xiu and Changsun Wuji about the burial tomorrow. The two of them also answered one by one, but when they thought that their father would be buried tomorrow and would never be able to see his father's face again, Li Zhi couldn't help but burst into tears again.
After the meeting, Li Xiu said goodbye first. As for Changsun Wuji, he stayed to discuss some government affairs with Li Zhi. After all, Changsun Wuji was not as light as Li Xiu. He also held several important positions. In addition to Li Shimin's death instructions, Changsun Wuji not only helped Li Shimin's funeral during this period, but also helped Li Zhi handle government affairs.
The funeral will be buried tomorrow. Li Xiu, who is in charge of the funeral, has been idle today. Because everything he needs to prepare has been prepared, he has rarely had idle.
However, even if there was nothing to prepare, Li Xiu still came to the Spirit Hall and planned to spend the last moment to accompany Li Shimin, his old friend. After all, he will leave tomorrow and there will be no more meeting in the future.
"Sir!" Just when Li Xiu had just arrived outside the Spirit Hall, he didn't expect that Li Chengqian just came out of the hall, and he hurriedly saluted Li Xiu.
"No need to be polite!" Li Xiu also helped Li Chengqian up and said, during this period, Li Chengqian was also guarding Li Shimin's spirit every day, and he was thinner than before, but he was still in good spirits.
"During this period, Mr. Husband was busy handling his father's funeral. I didn't dare to disturb him. I wonder if he had time today, how can we talk while walking?" Li Chengqian stood up straight and spoke again. He had not been in Chang'an for a long time, and he did not have the opportunity to chat with Li Xiu alone.
"Okay, I heard that you did a good job in Quzhou. Local officials have mentioned you several times in memorials. I even heard that you helped the local river embankment, turning tens of acres of swamps into fertile fields. This is really an amazing achievement!" Li Xiu nodded immediately when he heard Li Chengqian's request, and then praised him.
After Li Chengqian was demoted to Quzhou, he did not give up on himself like Li Tai. Instead, he cheered up and started to do some practical things. Although he was demoted, he had a special status after all, and he was also a student of Li Xiu. He had some knowledge of astronomy, geography, water conservancy, etc. So in recent years, he has done a lot of things in Quzhou, such as building river embankments is just one of them. In addition, he also promoted potatoes to Quzhou, and even helped the local area improve rice seeds, etc., which also made him establish a considerable prestige in Quzhou.
"I used to be ignorant, but I did so many mistakes, which caused many people to die for me. Now I am still alive, so of course I have to do more things, which can be regarded as making up for the mistakes I made at the beginning!" Li Chengqian sighed at this time. Although he cheered up and started to live again, he still felt guilty about Du He and others who died for him.
"It's best if you can think like this, but don't have too much burden in your heart. Quzhou is located in a remote place and is very backward in all aspects. You can bring such a big change to Quzhou. The old emperor was very satisfied with you during his lifetime, and even wanted to recall him. But he was worried that His Majesty would have thoughts in his heart, so he never asked you to come back." Li Xiu said with some emotion when he heard this. Although he could not change Li Chengqian's fate of rebellion, at least he changed Li Chengqian's fate after rebellion.
"I remember the kindness of my father to me. The ninth brother did a good job. This time he was able to recall my fourth brother and I showed his heart." Li Chengqian looked up at Tianji, but when he said this, he hesitated for a moment, and then finally spoke again, "It's just that I want to discuss with my ninth brother, but I don't know if it's appropriate, so I want to hear the gentleman's opinion."
Chapter completed!