Chapter 383: The Emperor becomes a Buddha

Hearing this, Yuwen Ze was stunned for a moment, a trace of surprise flashed through his ink-colored pupils, and then it was replaced by a smile of sudden realization.

Saying this, he slowly raised his hand, his thumb held high, his tone full of undisguised admiration: "Brother, brilliant!"

At that moment, he finally understood what his brother meant by the most reasonable way...

It both preserved the dignity of the royal family and blocked the mouths of the world.

Not only was there no negative impact, but there was also a positive effect, and it would not cause turmoil in the court due to the Emperor's passing!

Song Fei's fingers in his sleeves curled imperceptibly, and his previously tense shoulder lines relaxed quietly.

The composure in his eyes had all turned into admiration, and silent admiration surged in his heart: "As expected of the Lord!"

"In this way, no one has to bear the notoriety of regicide!"

Both covering up the truth with the saying of "received by the Buddha" and stabilizing people's hearts by "praying for the Great Zhou"...

Even the dignity of the royal family and the public opinion of the court were calculated without any error. How could ordinary people compare to such meticulous thinking?

It is much more brilliant than the Sima clan killing the monarch in the street!

It is a blessing to be able to follow such a transparent and decisive master...

Yuwen Lun's nails dug deeply into his palms, his back felt a chill, and he couldn't help but mutter: "It is really as the late Emperor said, this Supervisor Chen is truly a master at playing with people's hearts and fooling the common people!"

"But I have to admit, it is indeed powerful!"

A sentence of "received by the Buddha" both covered up the bloodiness of regicide and made the lie sound more decent than the truth...

Not only ruthless and meticulous, but also utilized the young Emperor's death to the extreme...

How terrifying!

"As for these two on the ground..."

Chen Yan's gaze moved away from Yuwen Yan's remains, slowly raised his right hand, his distinct fingers pointing directly at the ground, those two corpses that had long been cold, his tone still steady without a ripple, as if stating a fixed fact: "Then announce to the outside world that they were shocked to hear that the late Emperor had ascended to bliss, and died following him to the underworld due to excessive grief and sorrow!"

As the last loyal ministers who were loyal to the young Emperor, Chen is kind-hearted, so let's fulfill their story of life and death as monarch and minister!

Yuwen Ze's fingers twisting the sleeve corner stopped suddenly, a trace of astonishment flashed in his eyes, and then he suddenly realized as if he had been enlightened, even his breathing became lighter, he patted his thigh lightly, his tone full of uncontrollable excitement: "Wonderful!"

His own brother used every chess piece to the extreme...

Must learn, must learn well!

Hearing the sound, Song Fei immediately stepped forward, bowed his head, his tone respectful and crisp: "This subordinate understands!"

As soon as the words fell, he straightened up, turned his head to look at the Embroidered Attire Envoys standing at the door of the warm pavilion, his voice suddenly sank, carrying an instruction that could not be hesitated: "You guys take the late Emperor to the Buddha hall..."

Then, his gaze swept over the two corpses on the ground, and pointed to four Embroidered Attire Envoys: "You four go and wash away the blood of Sun Zhi and Li Heng!"

"Obey."

A group of Embroidered Attire Envoys responded in unison, their voices uniform.

After receiving the order, three of them quickly stepped forward, carefully wrapped Yuwen Yan's remains with brocade cloth, and lifted them steadily.

The other four quickly exited the warm pavilion to get cleaning supplies, each performing their duties.

"Prince." Chen Yan turned his head to look at Yuwen Lun and called out softly.

Prince? Supervisor Chen calls me Prince? Could it be... Yuwen Lun muttered in his heart, repeating Chen Yan's address to him, suddenly his eyes lit up, a guess arose, and he hurried forward, full of flattering smiles, and responded flatteringly: "Yes, Supervisor, please give your orders!"

"I have an imperial edict from the Grand Chancellor here!"

Chen Yan raised his hand and took an object from his wide brocade robe—

It was a neatly folded letter, the edges of the envelope ironed with dark gold patterns, and the seal covered with a vermilion seal, which was known to be an extremely important object at a glance.

After saying this, he shook the corner of the letter with his fingertips lightly.

"Supervisor, this... this is..."

Yuwen Lun stared at the edict, his breathing began to become rapid, his voice trembling.

He knew that there must be the content he had been thinking about day and night...

"Naturally, it is to restore the Prince's title!"

Chen Yan smiled indifferently, handed the letter in his hand to Yuwen Lun, and said in a deep voice.

For this Prince of Yan, the Grand Chancellor's meaning is very simple...

Restore the title but do not reuse him.

Completely marginalize him.

Yuwen Lun took it with trembling hands, and when his fingertips touched the cold dark gold patterns and vermilion seal on the envelope, his eye sockets instantly turned red.

He couldn't wait to tear it open, his gaze swept over the familiar handwriting, the previous panic and worry were all washed away by ecstasy and excitement, and he bowed remotely in the direction of the Jin Wang Mansion: "Thank you, Grand Preceptor!"

Then, he bowed to Chen Yan: "Thank you, Supervisor!"

"I will definitely go through fire and water for the Grand Chancellor in the future, and I will not hesitate!"

It was indeed the edict he had dreamed of.

After restoring the title, his descendants would no longer be commoners, and they would have endless glory and wealth...

Chen Yan turned his head, looked directly at Li Zhong, smiled indifferently, and spoke slowly, carrying a bit of entrustment: "Attendant Li, leave the rest of the palace matters to you!"

He paused and added: "You Xian will assist from the side..."

This is the Grand Chancellor's person, plus quietly poisoning the young Emperor, Chen Yan still trusted his ability relatively...

However, to be foolproof, he still had to let You Xian "assist" (watch).

Li Zhong nodded slightly, bowed and saluted, and said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, Supervisor Chen!"

Chang'an.

The next day.

Noon.

The restaurant along the street was warm, the charcoal stove was burning vigorously, dispelling the chill of the late winter.

At the table by the window, Feng Nian was using chopsticks to pick at the peanuts in the dish, while Yu Jizhou was holding a tea bowl and blowing on it, their eyes glancing at the door of the building from time to time, obviously waiting for someone.

"Brother Wu, you finally came!" Feng Nian had sharp eyes, and seeing a familiar figure lift the curtain and enter, he waved and smiled.

Wu Cheng was wrapped in a half-old cotton robe, his forehead still stained with thin frost brought by the cold wind, and he walked to the table in a hurry. Just as he was about to speak, Yu Jizhou had already stood up and pulled his arm: "Sit down! Sit down! You're frozen, right? I just warmed some wine for you."

Saying this, he picked up the wine pot and poured the hot wine full of wine fragrance into the empty cup.

Wu Cheng was not polite, sat down and picked up the wine cup, and drank a big gulp.

The warm wine slid down his throat, dispelling the chill all over his body, and then he let out a long sigh, but he didn't have the ease of attending an appointment in the past, his eyebrows frowned, and he pressed his voice: "Hey, Old Feng, Old Yu, on the way here, I heard that the current Emperor has passed away..."

Hearing this, Feng Nian's hand holding the chopsticks paused, then nodded slowly, his fingertips holding the chopsticks to pick up a piece of sauce meat and send it into his mouth, and after chewing and swallowing, he pressed his voice: "It's true, he passed away this morning, the government has already issued a notice..."

He went to the East Market to buy New Year's goods this morning and saw many people gathered at the gate of the government office.

Squeezing in, he only saw the government officials posting the yellow paper notice...

Wu Cheng reached out and picked up a pair of chopsticks of cold shredded cabbage, put it in his mouth, chewed and chewed but didn't taste half a taste, and after swallowing, he couldn't help but speak, his tone full of confusion: "The current Emperor has only been on the throne for a year, and he is only sixteen years old..."

"How could he leave at such a young age?"

One must know that sixteen is the age of prosperity, and he hadn't heard of any symptoms of His Majesty before...

And the court affairs are handled by the Grand Chancellor, it's impossible to be overworked, right?

Yu Jizhou picked up a piece of fried tofu and put it in his mouth, the crispy outside and tender inside texture didn't make him relax half a bit, and after swallowing, he frowned and took the conversation, his tone carrying a bit of uncertain speculation: "Do you think it's possible that His Majesty was harmed?"

"Nonsense!" As soon as his words fell, a low drink came from the next table.

The three of Yu Jizhou turned their heads and saw a man in short clothes sitting at that table, putting down his wine cup and staring at them, his voice full of disapproval, "There are Imperial Guards in the palace, who can harm His Majesty?"

Wu Cheng was stunned by this drink, and seeing that the man said it firmly, he became curious, bowed to the man, and slowed his tone: "Does this brother know the inside story?"

"Of course!"

Hearing this, the man raised his chin slightly, a bit of complacency appeared on his face, picked up his wine cup and took a sip, and then said reasonably: "It is that His Majesty was praying for our Great Zhou in the Buddha hall, knelt for three days and three nights, his sincerity moved heaven and earth, and finally was personally received by the Buddha to the Western Paradise!"

He said, his voice raised a bit more, as if he wanted everyone around to hear: "His Majesty has obtained a good result, it is the blessing of Great Zhou!"

After hearing this, Wu Cheng's eyes lit up, the eyebrows that were twisted before instantly relaxed, he patted his thigh, his tone full of sudden realization: "So that's it!"

He picked up his wine cup and drank the remaining wine in the cup, a bit of admiration on his face: "Truly a good Emperor!"

The chopsticks in Yu Jizhou's hand hit the edge of the dish with a "dang", his eyes widened, his face full of shock, and then a layer of genuine joy surged up, his body leaned forward, and his voice trembled a bit: "His Majesty actually became a Buddha?!"

He gripped the wine pot tightly, his tone full of excitement: "Then isn't heaven protecting our Great Zhou?!"

Saying this, he couldn't help but fill the wine cups of Wu Cheng and Feng Nian, and the smile on his face couldn't be hidden.

The Emperor becomes a Buddha, so there is someone to protect Great Zhou...

In the days to come, it will definitely be smooth weather and peaceful!

The man put down his wine cup, leaned his body on the back of the chair, and continued to dance and gesticulate, his voice full of joy: "Moreover, it is said that because His Majesty was received by the Buddha, it is a happy event that brings blessings to Great Zhou..."

He gestured with his hands and feet, his voice full of joy: "Therefore, the Grand Chancellor ordered the people of Great Zhou to offer a stick of incense for His Majesty!"

"Should be!"

"Should be!"

"Having such a holy monarch is truly the fortune of our Great Zhou!"

Hearing this, the three of Wu Cheng nodded in agreement.

Afterwards, they talked about Sun and Li, who died of excessive grief and followed him...

In the private room on the other side of the restaurant, the curtain was half-covered, blocking most of the noise outside.

Yuwen Ze was playing with a jade pendant in his hand, looked up at Chen Yan sitting on the side, a shallow but knowing smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, his voice carrying a bit of relaxed teasing: "Brother, it seems this effect is not bad!" ===== CHAPTER 384 =====