After becoming the king of the subjugated country

The Xuanzheng Hall was brightly lit. Ji Chen, Bai Qi and others walked slowly over. The group of people walked through the painted corridor together, and finally had the heart to appreciate the surrounding scenery.

Walking to the front of the hall, Ji Chen vaguely heard a few words of dispute inside.

"Regardless of recent events, the prince was personally designated by the late emperor as the next emperor in Qianqing Palace. It's just that the prince is filial and wants to be filial to the late emperor. That's why he has never asked the officials to change his mind. Now he should also be buried with the emperor's ceremony."

"If you don't change your mind, you will always be the crown prince, let alone the others, Minister of the Household Department, don't you know how the crown prince died?"

"Prime Minister Qin said that the crown prince was drinking too much and his blood rushed to his lungs! The imperial physicians also said so, what more nonsense do you want to say?"

"The prince doesn't even have an imperial edict, how can he be called an emperor!"

"The former King Duan, now His Majesty, doesn't have an imperial edict!"

"Can this be the same? All the ministers have already paid their respects, and I have already changed my mind."

Ji Shao also heard it, and suddenly his face was speechless, "Are these people in a hurry? It's this hour, and they are still arguing about the prince's funeral? What's the fuss, everyone is dead, go to Maoling to find a place Just bury the prince and it won't be over."

Qin Sheng shook his head, "The literati all pay attention to fame and etiquette, especially in funerals, they pay attention to serving death as if they were living, so they are arguing endlessly. If you don't believe me, princess, ask others, is there anyone who doesn't care about posthumous names?"

"Me." Bai Qi said indifferently, "I only care about what happened before I was born, and I don't care about my posthumous name."

When saying this, Bai Qi couldn't help looking at Ji Chen.

Just then a gust of wind blew through and blew out the nearest candle.

Ji Chen signaled Bai Qi to come closer, "Be careful, don't fall."

Qin Sheng: "..."

For some reason, he who wanted to have breakfast suddenly felt a little full.

Ning Wenzheng glanced at the two of them several times, vaguely feeling something was wrong.

When the eunuch came to light the lamp, he happened to see a large circle of people around him, and immediately knelt down to salute tremblingly.

Seeing that the people around were about to gather around, Qin Sheng coughed and reminded: "Your Majesty, let's go in."

Ji Chen took a step forward, and the eunuch in front of the door quickly communicated, and the Xuanzheng Hall, which was originally full of discussions, suddenly fell silent.

It was not a formal visit to court, and Ji Chen just came to ask a few questions casually.

"What are you discussing?"

"Your Majesty," a middle-aged man in a scarlet robe came out, and he cupped his hands and said, "The crown prince passed away early, and the funeral should be arranged as soon as possible so that he can be buried in peace. The crown prince was also enthroned by the late emperor before his death. Your Majesty is even more filial, and should elevate funeral etiquette even more."

Hearing this voice, it seemed that he supported Ji Han's burial with imperial etiquette.

Ji Chen nodded casually, "It makes sense."

"Then—"

"Then bury the crown prince with the emperor's mausoleum," Ji Chen interrupted him, "The crown prince is indeed filial and remembers the late emperor. From this point of view, it is better not to separate their father and son. Besides, father and father, no matter what, Ji Han Burial with the crown prince ceremony, if the late emperor knew about it, he would be extremely relieved."

Want to come to an imperial mausoleum alone?dream.

Prime Minister Qin's expression on the side was complicated. If the former Emperor Jiuquan knew how the crown prince died, he might come back alive and go to the funeral tomb next door to beat the crown prince.

The scarlet man still wanted to speak, but Ji Chen glanced over with sharp eyes, "Back off."

Obviously, Ji Chen didn't intend to discuss this issue with them from the beginning.

"Except for this matter, more than ten days ago, many students woke up the Dengwen drum and sued the Song family, Song Xiao. The matter was postponed at that time, and now it should be put on the agenda again."

The ministers exchanged a look in tacit understanding, the Song family should be in trouble.

"I have a friend named Bai Qi." Ji Chen said: "He has been wronged and sued the Song family for framing and slandering the Bai family for collaborating with the enemy and treason. This matter will be handled by Dali Temple, and the Criminal Department will assist."

Bai Qi stared blankly at Ji Chen, he didn't expect that Ji Chen would always be concerned about his life experience, and would bring up his matter today.

Ji Chen and Bai Qi looked at each other, gave him a comforting smile, and then continued to ask Prime Minister Qin some trivial matters.

He did always remember Bai Qi's life experience.

In the novel, Bai Qi has been using the name "Shang Nan" and has not recovered his real name.Because in the eyes of the world, the Bai family colluded with the enemy and treasoned the country, and the whole family was killed, so Bai Qi could only leave his hometown, change his name and surname, and wait for the opportunity to clear up his grievances.

Now, since Ji Chen has this power, he naturally wants to help him quickly.

Prime Minister Qin couldn't help but glanced at Bai Qi, with a smile on his face, "So it's from the Bai family. No wonder I met you Nanf a few times before, and I felt familiar, but I didn't recognize you."

The ministers on one side also praised Bai Qi for being a gentleman, and did not mention the crime of "collaborating with the enemy and treason" at all.

Just kidding, Ji Chen even admitted that Bai Qi is his friend, so can the emperor's friend be guilty?

Ji Shao stayed in the Xuanzheng Hall, watching them arguing and flattering each other with great interest, while Ning Wenzheng stood beside her, quietly and silently.Most of the courtiers avoided the two of them and did not come into contact with them.

Ning Shangshu took two steps forward, "You..."

Or go back?How decent is it for a woman to be in the Xuanzheng Palace? How should outsiders view it?

But her own daughter knew that she had come here with great difficulty, so why did his father let her quit so easily?

Ning Wenzheng smiled gently, pretending that he didn't hear anything, "Father can rest assured, I can persevere."

Ning Shangshu choked, and simply left.

Ji Chen left alone, Qin Sheng followed Prime Minister Qin to deal with the government affairs, and Bai Qi quickly chased after him.

"Stop talking a little more?" Ji Chen was a little surprised.

He left early just to leave it to him completely.

Bai Qi shook his head, his eyes were burning, as if he had a thousand words to pour out, "Their compliments are not important."

The past is revealed again, and finally there is a chance to reveal the truth. Of course Bai Qi cares, but what he cares more about is the person who brought him the opportunity, the person who remembers him and keeps him in his heart.

So he easily put those praises behind him, and followed his heart's direction, and rushed here.

Ji Chen and Bai Qi chatted for a long time, and they still talked about everything. Ji Chen didn't care about the honor due to an emperor, and he never used the word "zhen" in front of his own people. Bai Qi Also push the boat along the way, accepting this kindness and unique hospitality.

Feeling dissatisfied, Ji Chen satirized those ministers in front of Bai Qi who said they were doing one thing in person and another in their backs, and disliked them for being too busy. Bai Qi just poured tea for him, and silently remembered the name Ji Chen mentioned in his heart, planning to find an opportunity to deal with it in the future .

Before dawn, Ji Chen originally planned to catch up on sleep, but Eunuch Xin came.

"Your Majesty, there are people from Huangjue Temple," Eunuch Xin said, "It is said that there is a great gift for His Majesty."

"No." Ji Chen refused straight away, "No, let them go."

Eunuch Xin was a little embarrassed, and said: "Your Majesty, I asked Mr. Ji Pei, and he said you'd better go see him. In the past two years, Huangjue Temple has summoned many craftsmen, and the number of people in the temple has increased a lot."

Ji Chen turned his head to look at Eunuch Xin, "Is he awake?"

Bai Qi's focus is different, "How many craftsmen did they hire?"

Anyway, he is the younger brother in name, and he is so unlucky, Ji Chen still intends to go and have a look in person.

Bai Qi also followed, he wanted to ask what happened.

Ji Pei was still placed in that room because his legs were ill and he was unable to move.

Seeing Ji Chen walking in, the short man immediately put down the soup in his hand and stepped aside.

The last time we met was too hasty, and Ji Chen didn't take a closer look at the short man, but now he found that there were still some tiny fluff on this man's earlobe.

Quickly withdrawing his gaze, Ji Chen said, "Did you hear what they said?"

Ji Pei was still very weak, he nodded weakly, "I almost know."

"Is there anything you want to ask?"

"Where's my mother?" Ji Pei asked softly.

Ji Chen paused, "Her name is not in the palace."

During the 20 years of Empress Song's reign, batch after batch of concubines died in the palace, most of them died of illness. Only concubine Liu gave birth to him and managed to keep him in the cold palace. down the name.

Even Ji Shao's mother can only be traced to be a court lady, and her whereabouts are unknown.

The atmosphere fell into silence.

Ji Chen looked at the thin person in front of him, and sighed secretly, he didn't look like he was 17 at all, on the contrary, Ji Shao looks healthier and stronger than him.

"Thank you Your Majesty for saving my life." After a long time, Ji Pei finally got out of his grief and thanked him earnestly.

Ji Chen said, "You're welcome."

Seeing that the two of them really had nothing to say, Bai Qi simply started to ask, "Master Ji, do you know why Huangjue Temple summoned craftsmen?"

Ji Pei had a strange expression on his face, "It's for repairing the Buddha statue."

Bai Qi obviously didn't believe it.

Ji Pei sighed, "As soon as you go, you will know that the Buddha statue is very conspicuous."

Seeing that Ji Pei was a little sleepy, Ji Chen finally asked, "Is this your servant?"

Ji Pei looked at the short man, breathing heavily unconsciously, "It's my friend, I'm a little novice, where did I come from."

Ji Chen nodded, "You have a good rest."

When Ji Chen went out, the short man made gestures but didn't make a sound.

Ji Pei understood.

What that said was that he found out I was a woman, but he didn't expose it.

They still have a lot of room to maneuver.

The short man patted his hand, signaling him to rest assured

Ji Pei let out a long breath, unable to hold back his drowsiness, and fell asleep.

Anyway, people came from Huangjue Temple, seeing Ji Chen asked again, Eunuch Xin simply asked someone to bring the gift.

The monk was full of smiles, and what he presented was a bottle of Buddha statue about one foot high. The Buddha statue was golden and shining extremely.

Eunuch Xin's breathing was also a little rough, and the hand holding the Buddha statue couldn't help shaking. It was the first time he had seen such a big piece of gold!

Facing the Buddha statue, Ji Chen was silent for a moment.

The same style reminded him vaguely of when he first met Ji Han, and Ji Han also loved this glittering dress.

This gave him a somewhat ominous premonition.

The monk proudly said: "Huangjue Temple has spent two years carving [-] Buddha statues with different postures. The central giant Buddha has gathered the efforts of [-] craftsmen. Now that His Majesty has ascended the throne, the poor monk has been ordered to come. Make a portrait of His Majesty, and then go to engrave a bottle of Buddha statue with His Majesty's face, and enshrine it next to the Buddha in the future."

"What moment to engrave it! After engraving it, you will recite scriptures and offer incense to me every day, wishing me an early journey to the Western Paradise?" Ji Chen mocked.

If this kind of ghost thing is really left behind, after a thousand years, posterity will look up at it and laugh at it: "Look, this is the stupid and confident last emperor of Yue Kingdom."

Thinking of this, Ji Chen felt suffocated.

Bai Qi's complexion is not very good-looking. There are so many craftsmen and so much gold, what's wrong with using it?

The monk immediately knelt down and kowtowed, "Your Majesty, chanting scriptures in Huangjue Temple is naturally to pray for your disaster relief——"

Eunuch Xin listened impatiently, and ordered two young eunuchs to gag the monk and drag him down.

"Let's go to Huangjue Temple together," Ji Chen sighed while resting his forehead, "Go and see the one hundred and eight Buddha statues for yourself."

Eunuch Xin quickly arranged the carriage, and drove Ji Chen, Bai Qi and others towards Huangjue Temple, Tang Qian and others followed orders.

Just opened the curtain on the carriage and took a look, Ji Chen was completely silent.

No wonder Ji Pei said they knew it at a glance.

The gate of Huangjue Temple is open, and there is a huge Buddha statue in the center, and Buddha statues that are as tall as a forearm or as tall as a person are placed on both sides.

Watching this scene, Eunuch Xin was amazed, "So much gold..."

Judging by Ji Chen's eyes, this giant Buddha is at least five meters high and two meters thick, all made of gold.

The monk at the gate was sitting with a big belly. He failed to detect the identities of Eunuch Xin and the others, and he was still complacent, announcing to the passers-by, "Huangjue Temple accepts His Majesty's will, takes gold and silver from the treasury, and casts Buddha statues for Jiangshan Sheji. Pray for blessings. This is the largest Buddha statue among the [-] Buddha statues. It cost countless gold to melt and cast. Two thousand craftsmen worked day and night to carve the face and posture of the giant Buddha. Three thousand eminent monks consecrated it. architecture."

The crowd was stunned.

A passer-by spit on the ground angrily, "Damn! The tax money I paid is used for this thing?"

The monk sneered, "My benefactor, you are so wicked, you speak out of nothing, beware of falling into the Avici Hell after death."

Looking at this scene, Tang Qian couldn't help clenching his fists. Thanks to his comrades who gave him a hand, he didn't rush forward on the spot.

The monk then raised his voice and said: "If this Buddha statue is properly enshrined, it will be preserved for thousands of years and will last forever."

Passers-by were resentful, "I think it's a bad smell for thousands of years."

The passers-by around faintly gathered to watch the commotion.

The monk had a cold face, and the two thugs behind him quickly took a step forward, "Can you try saying something again?"

Passers-by suddenly dared not say much, and hid in the crowd angrily.

After watching such a farce, Bai Qi's face was not very good-looking, "I don't know, the situation in the temple has become like this."

Dig gold and silver from the national treasury, and build a five-meter-high giant Buddha.

Two years ago, that must have been the late emperor's will.

Ji Chen suddenly felt that it was no wonder the protagonist wanted to rebel.