Chapter 420 Brothers United
The emperor was overjoyed and approved the second prince's request. The second prince had already set out for the sacrifice palace before the key fell on the palace gate today.
After he left, the ninth prince got the news.
Blood sacrifice, sounds scary, that is, during the sacrifice, cut the wrist with a knife, put a little blood into the wine bowl, and then pour the wine into the ground, which is considered an offering to the gods.
The ninth prince also knew the sentence of Master Wuzhi that "the snow is urgent at the end of the year and the snow is clear at the end of the month", and suspected that the second prince knew the exact time when the heavy snow would stop. He immediately went to ask the emperor, saying that he was also sad that the people suffered from the disaster, and felt sorry for the emperor's day and night hard work, and was willing to sacrifice blood to the sky with the second prince. After being approved, he followed to the sacrifice palace.
The reason why the second prince stuck to the time so tightly must be that he didn't want other princes to follow his example. If other princes got the news tomorrow morning and went, they would not be able to fast for three days, and they would not be able to participate in the 30th day of the sacrifice to the sky.
Finally, Lord Chu said, "The Second Prince is not willing to do anything without profit, and this time he even wants to perform a blood sacrifice. Why did he do this? Does the prophecy in Master Wuzhi's brocade bag really indicate that the heavy snow will stop on the 30th day of the first lunar month? Regardless of whether it will stop or not, the choice of the Ninth Prince to perform the sacrifice is definitely the right one. If it doesn't stop, they have done their best. If it stops, their contribution will be great. However, even if the Ninth Prince went, compared with the Second Prince, he has already fallen behind."
Master Chu San said, "The Second Prince has been collecting strange people in recent years, and it is not certain that someone can see a more accurate time. The master's brocade bag said two things, one of which must be this."
The old Marquis said, "Is there a more powerful hermit than Master Wuzhi?"
Lord Chu said, "There are people beyond people, and there are heavens beyond heavens, it is hard to say." He said to Chen Afu, "You are a smart child, and you have the most contact with Master Wuzhi. What do you think?"
After hearing this, Chen Afu was completely sure that the Second Prince was a reborn person and knew the exact time when the disaster stopped. If he does this, it will definitely be sunny on the 30th. Ancient people believed in superstition. If this great achievement is taken by him alone, the emperor might think that he is favored by heaven and change his mind to pass the throne to him.
He hurriedly said, "Father, my daughter-in-law also thinks that the second prince may really know the exact time when the disaster will stop. The 30th is the last day of the first month, which also fits the time period of 'end of the month'. Master Wuzhi can give us a prediction, and there may be more powerful people who can predict the second prince."
Master Chu frowned and said, "If the snow disaster really stops after the blood sacrifice, the second prince's contribution is great. Not to mention that the emperor will rely on him more, the court officials and the people will also respect him more. Even if the ninth prince went to the blood sacrifice to heaven, he was just following the trend, and he was far less famous than the second prince who proposed the blood sacrifice and took the lead."
The faces of several people became more solemn.
Chen Afu pondered for a moment and said, "Then find a way to invite Prince Rui to the palace and ask the emperor to let all...adult princes participate in the sacrifice, so that it can move the heavens more..." She originally wanted to say all the princes, but when she thought of the little eleven in Dingzhou Prefecture, she changed it to adult princes.
Lord Chu was overjoyed and nodded, saying, "This is a very clever move. Starting tomorrow, let the censors submit memorials to praise the emperor for his good parenting. When the country is in danger and the people are suffering, the princes can put aside their prejudices, unite as one, and sacrifice to the heavens together... In short, lead the matter of 'blood sacrifice to the heaven' in the direction of the princes working together. What the emperor would like to see is that the deep love between brothers moves the heavens."
Master Chu San laughed, "Great! The emperor is also a father. He is like all fathers in the world. I hope that the brothers can be harmonious and their strength can break metal. All the adult princes offer sacrifices to the heaven together, and the disaster can be ended. This will make the emperor more pleased than the second prince offering sacrifices to the heaven alone. "
Old Marquis Chu laughed, "In this way, all problems are solved. The second prince will definitely make the emperor look at him differently through this incident, but it is not enough for the emperor to attribute this credit to him alone, nor is it enough to change the emperor's obsession for many years. "
Several people laughed when they thought of the anger of the second prince when he saw all the adult princes gathered in the palace of sacrifice.
It was discussed that the third master Chu would go to the Ruiwang Mansion to persuade the Ruiwang, and he must be persuaded in the shortest time. It was already the beginning of the Xu hour. If it was too late, it would be useless to persuade the emperor. The princes could not participate in the fasting after the Zi hour in the fasting palace. He got up and left in a hurry.
Before leaving, Marquis Chu nodded to Chen Afu with satisfaction.
After leaving the door, Chen Afu respectfully saw the two elders off before walking to the inner courtyard. She looked at the heavy snow. Under the dim light, the vast expanse of white looked like the fairy tale world in some movies in her previous life. The fairy tale world is beautiful, but the real world is cruel. It has taken away so many innocent lives. If the snow stops on the 30th, the disaster will soon be over.
She breathed a long sigh of relief. It should be soon!
As soon as she finished breakfast the next day, Chen Afu hurriedly took the two children who were still asleep to Anrong Hall to inquire about the situation. She was anxious to know the result and almost didn't sleep at night.
Nanny Li was unwilling and kept complaining for a long time, saying that it was easy for the children to be frozen so early. Chen Afu ignored her and took the children out as she pleased.
At this time, there was still a strong wind and heavy snow outside, and the sky was still a little dark. The two children were wrapped tightly in their mother's arms, and the little girl was holding an umbrella. Chen Afu also covered his whole body and came to Anrong Hall.
The lights were still on in the side room, and the third wife sat on the kang with a solemn expression. She was wearing a half-worn jacket and skirt, with her hair casually tied up in a curl on top of her head. She completely lacked her usual energetic aura.
Chen Afu was shocked and asked someone to put the child on the kang and sent the servants away. He whispered, "Didn't that thing work?"
The third wife shook her head and said, "It worked. My master found Prince Rui last night. After hearing this, Prince Rui went directly to the palace to meet the emperor. He said that brothers are united and their strength can break metal. He suggested that all adult princes go to offer sacrifices to the heaven, which would move God and end the disaster. The emperor was even more delighted and immediately approved the request. Those adult princes rushed to the Zhai Palace overnight..."
Chen Afu was secretly happy. Several princes went to ruin the good deeds of the second prince. He must be furious, right?
Seeing that the Third Madam was frowning, she said, "Since Third Madam is so unhappy, I thought that Prince Rui didn't go to the Emperor, or that the Emperor didn't agree. Now that this matter has been done, Third Madam should be happy."
The Third Madam sighed heavily and said, "I am worried. If the snow really stops on the 30th, it will prove that Master Wuzhi's prediction is accurate. I don't know what my master will encounter. I am so worried. My master is in charge of the northern army. He can't just stay away from the north, right?"