Before dawn, the sorrow and music in the palace had already sounded. Teams of imperial guards lined up from the palace gate. The vast Zhuque Street also imposed a ban. However, this ban was a bit special because Zhuque Street only had a part of the middle, and people were still allowed to watch on both sides. Of course, when Li Yuan's coffin passed by, all the people on both sides had to kneel down and see him off, otherwise it would be a crime of disrespect.

As soon as the hour arrived, under the co-chair of the Ministry of Rites and the Imperial Heavenly Prison, Li Yuan's coffin was finally carried on a hearse drawn by six horses, and then a palace-style tent made of cloth curtains was erected, because the sun could never be shined before the coffin was buried.

The coffin first left the Spirit Hall, followed by the filial sons and grandchildren led by Li Shimin, followed by the daughters of Princess Pingyang. As for Li Xiu and other sons-in-law, they were not among them, because according to the rules, they had to place sacrifices in front of the coffin every time they walked. I heard that nine worships and nine sacrifices were completed.

Princess Pingyang ranked third among sisters, and was Li Yuan’s only legitimate daughter, so Li Xiu naturally could not escape the fate of worshiping on the road. In addition, Princess Xiangyang’s husband Dou Dan and Princess Tai Changguang’s husband Yang Shidao. They are not only son-in-laws, but also important officials of the Tang Dynasty. Therefore, they led the lead with Li Xiu. As for other son-in-laws, as long as they were in Chang'an, they had to kneel down and worship with them.

The emperor was sixth. Even though Li Yuan had passed away, the hearse that brought the coffin was still in accordance with the emperor's specifications. Li Xiu and others walked before the hearse. After leaving the palace gate, the first worship was held here. Li Xiu and the others had learned the relevant etiquette with the people of the Ministry of Rites in advance, and now they were very strict. However, after they knelt down and offered sacrifices, Pei Ji wanted to recite the sacrifice at this time. Moreover, he didn't know who wrote the sacrifice. It was simply smelly and long. Without reading it, Li Xiu and the others could not stand up. Finally, they waited until their legs were numb and their first worship was completed.

"Eight times left!" Li Xiu stood up and pinched his numb thighs. He couldn't help but think helplessly, it would be fine if Li Yuan was real in the coffin, but it was obviously a fake Li Yuan inside, but he still had to suffer this crime. It was simply not worth it.

However, no matter how much you complain, it is useless. Dou Dan and Yang Shidao, who are a few years older than him, have no complaints, so this scene has to be performed. However, for the first time, Li Xiu discovered that Zhuque Street was not only wide, but also long. Just walking it is already tiring enough, let alone having to kneel on your knees for a long time.

It was not until the ninth worship was held at Mingde Gate that Li Xiu felt a kind of freedom of relief. After the funeral team left the city gate, they boarded the carriage that had been prepared outside the city gate. Then the team of more than 10,000 people turned toward the imperial tomb of Sanyuan County.

Although Sanyuan County is next to Chang'an, the distance is not close. In the past, Li Xiu rushed to Sanyuan from home and rode a fast horse, which took nearly half a day to arrive. If he just walked by his legs, he would probably have to walk for two or three days. There were many women and children in the funeral procession, especially Princess Pingyang, who was still pregnant, and it was even more impossible to travel to Sanyuan for a long distance, so a carriage was also a must.

However, when everyone got on the carriage, it was already afternoon. After all, the previous Zhuque Street had been delayed too much time, and the coffin was usually buried in the morning, so today, let alone burial, even Sanyuan County might not be able to arrive. Of course, this is also planned. The real burial time was originally tomorrow.

Although Li Xiu was young, he was almost exhausted and paralyzed by the troubles of this. In fact, it was not just him, but the few prince consorts who were with him were very tired. At this time, they were sitting in the carriage drinking water and breathing.

However, Li Xiu and other relatives and female relatives of Princess Pingyang can get on the carriage, but Li Shimin and Li Chengqian and other filial sons and grandsons must go out of the city to get on the carriage ten miles away. Especially Li Chengqian is now the Changsun, and he must hold Li Yuan's tablet in his hand and follow the hearse while crying. Li Shimin also walked beside him, and behind him were a group of princes.

There are also many royal relatives, all of whom are Li's family, and Li Yuanchang is among them. In addition to him, his brothers also came from other places. When they left the palace just now, these princes were crying and snatching the earth, as if they wanted to go with Li Yuan. However, their voices were hoarse, and there were not so many spectators around. At this time, they followed behind weakly.

Filial piety was one of the most important human relations in the ancient Central Plains. As an emperor, Li Shimin naturally attached more importance to filial piety. Of course, as an emperor, he could not cry as loudly as others. However, his eyes were red now and his eyes were full of tears. At this time, he was no longer an emperor, but a son who had lost his father.

The ten-mile journey is not long or short. When the funeral procession crossed the Ba Bridge, there were already carriages waiting for Li Shimin and others in front of him. After all, it was impossible to really let Li Shimin and the others go to the Sanyuan. Not to mention anything else, the time is not allowed. After all, the time for the funeral has been chosen and must not be changed. They must also arrive at the imperial tomb tomorrow.

When they saw the carriage in front of them, many of the filial sons' eyes lit up. After all, they were all exhausted at this time. Their legs were as heavy as a thousand pounds and they couldn't walk at all. At this time, the eyes of looking at the carriage were full of hope.

But at this moment, a cavalry suddenly rushed towards the distance, which attracted a lot of people's attention. Of course, before getting close, he was stopped by the imperial guards outside. Then the cavalry immediately flew off the horse and removed a round barrel from behind. Then he said something to the guards. The guards actually let him go. Then he saw the other party rushing to Ma Master to present the round barrel. Obviously, this person was from Feinusi, and Feinusi had always passed the news as the director. It seemed that the news sent this time must be extremely important.

Mr. Ma opened the round barrel and took out a letter from it. As a result, his face changed drastically after reading it. Then he strode to Li Shimin and reported a few words softly. As a result, Li Shimin stretched out his hand and took the letter in his hand and looked at it. His face became increasingly ugly, but he didn't say anything.

No matter what happened, as long as the enemy did not kill to the city of Chang'an, it would be impossible to interrupt Li Yuan's funeral. So the funeral team continued to go to Sanyuan according to the previous plan, but Li Xiu found that Li Shimin's face was always ugly, as if he had been suppressing the anger in his heart, which made him very curious, wanting to know what news he had sent before?
Chapter completed!