Chapter 397: Chen Xi guards the spirit, Ji Chang visits the sages(1/2)
In the evening, the mourning area in front of the Xibo Marquis' Mansion immediately attracted unexpected doubts from the passing pedestrians. The Xiqi people, immersed in the joy of Ji Chang returning to Xiqi, also quietly felt a sad atmosphere spreading from the Xibo Marquis' Mansion.
In the mansion, Chen Xi and Bo Yikao's residences have been renamed Yiju Villa by Chen Xi.
In the courtyard, Chen Xi, wearing white clothes, stood quietly, bathed in the sunset, like the most beautiful picture in the world, but full of speechless sadness.
Night falls slowly, and a bright moon hangs high in the night sky, as bright as a jade plate. However, it is difficult for people and the moon to be round at the end.
At some point, the three little white rabbits quietly stayed beside Chen Xi, but the light flashed quietly turned into one. Like Chen Xi, it quietly looked up at the bright moon in the air, as if thinking about something.
"Sister Xi'er!" In the light and pleasant voice, a white figure suddenly flashed down from the moon and came to Chen Xi. It was Chang'e in white clothes.
Seeing Chang'e, Chen Xi, whose beautiful eyes flashed slightly and reacted slightly, couldn't help but say, "Sister Chang'e, why are you here?"
"Sister comes for Bo Yikao!" Chang'e, who said softly, looked at the little white rabbit on the ground and said, "You should see that it is transformed by Bo Yikao's three souls. Although it is now a combination of three souls, it is still difficult to fully restore consciousness. Sister can replenish the seven souls for it and regain the soul. Otherwise, his three souls will be scattered for how long it will last!"
Listening to Chang'e's words, Chen Xi, who held his jade hands slightly tightly, couldn't help but look at the little white rabbit with beautiful eyes, and his eyes flashed lightly.
"Yikao's seven souls are there with my father? Can he help Yikao reborn?" Chen Xi took a breath and looked up at Chang'e and asked.
Chang'e, who shook her head slightly, said, "Xi'er, Bo Yikao is dead! His fate is hard to change!"
Looking at Chang'e, Chen Xi, who had been speechless for a long time, squatted down gently, picked up the little white rabbit, and gently stroked his jade hands. The slightly red eyes were full of reluctance, and then he handed it to Chang'e's arms: "Sister, take good care of him for me!"
"Xi'er. You will see you again!" He said softly with a sigh in his heart, and then Chang'e flew straight away.
Watching Chang'e leave, her figure disappeared into the night, and she closed her beautiful eyes lightly. Two drops of tears flowed out from the corners of her eyes. She flowed down her cheeks. Chen Xi, who was holding her jade hand tightly, couldn't help but shout in pain in her heart: "Yikao!"
A long time later, when it was getting late, Yan Xue, dressed in white, quietly came to Chen Xi: "Miss!"
Chen Xi took a breath and opened his eyes slightly. His expression had returned to calm. He couldn't help but look at Yan Xue and said softly: "Wangyue and Xiaoyue. Let them accompany the old lady, so there is no need to call it back tonight. The old lady is sad. It would be better to have them two little guys accompanying you!"
"Yes, Miss! Guoer will take care of the little lady and the young master!" Yan Xue, who nodded slightly, turned to say, "Miss, Mr. Ji Fa came over and said, "Young Master Ji Fa came over and asked you to go to the mourning hall. According to the rules of the world, you should be keeping your soulmate tonight. It is said that the little lady and the young master should also be there, but the Marquis said they were still young and were spared!"
Chen Xi, who nodded slightly, closed his beautiful eyes slightly, and then he immediately spoke softly: "Let's go!"
"Do you go directly to the mourning hall? Miss?" Yan Xue couldn't help but hurriedly.
Chen Xi, who shook his head slightly, said, "Let's go and see your mother first! Also, my father has just come back and is running all the way and is not in good health. Are you ready for the medicinal food and medicinal soup I asked you to prepare?"
"The medicinal food has been delivered before! The medicinal soup needs some heat, but it should be almost done now!" Yan Xue pondered for a moment.
"Okay!" Chen Xi walked straight out of the yard as he spoke: "Go to the kitchen first, I will send the medicine soup myself! If I drink the medicine soup, my father can rest tonight. His mood is too upset today. If he doesn't have a good rest at night, it will be very harmful to his body."
With a slight pursed, Yan Xue silently nodded, and followed Chen Xi to leave the yard.
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In the yard where Ji Chang lived, Chen Xi, who walked in with Yan Xue who had a food box, saw Ji Dan, the fourth son of Ji Chang who was slightly squinting his head and gently rubbing his eyes and walking outward.
"Fourth brother!" Chen Xi, who was a little surprised, couldn't help but shout.
Upon hearing this, Ji Dan was stunned for a moment and immediately rushed forward to salute Chen Xi and said respectfully: "Sister-in-law!"
"Have you just gone to see my father and mother?" Chen Xi couldn't help but say, looking at Ji Dan with a slightly red eyes and a sad face.
Ji Dan, who nodded slightly, hurriedly said, "Well! My father called me and asked about Xiqi's recent government affairs."
"Oh, I understand! Fourth brother, go back early and rest! Tomorrow, I'll be busy!" Chen Xi nodded and said softly.
He bowed his hands slightly respectfully before Ji Dan walked straight outside.
"Let's go!" Chen Xi, who was slightly bent over and watched Ji Dan leave, said lightly, and walked to the door of the house not far away.
Ji Chang lives in the room, and has already washed up and changed into casual clothes. Ji Chang looks pretty in good spirits. He is watching some of Xiqi's recent government memorials, and he seems very attentive.
"Mr. Marquis, take a break! You have been watching for more than an hour!" Mrs. Tai Si, whose eyes were red and looked a little haggard, came to the side with tea and sat down, and handed the tea to Ji Chang.
Ji Chang, who gently put down his memorial and reached out to take the tea, looked at Mrs. Tai Si's slightly pale face and couldn't help but say, "Madam, you should rest earlier!"
"Marty, do you think I can sleep?" Mrs. Tai Si couldn't help but say.
Ji Chang, who was speechless after hearing this, did not drink the tea that he had brought to his mouth, and then placed it gently on the table.
And at this moment, Chen Xi brought Yan Xue in with her gentle footsteps.
After coming in, Chen Xi, who had nothing to say, went straight forward and knelt silently towards Ji Chang and Madam Tai Si.
"Xi'er, get up! What are you doing?" Mrs. Tai Si, who was stunned for a moment, couldn't help but speak quickly.
Chen Xi looked up at Ji Chang and Madam Tai Si, taking a breath, and then slowly spoke with his beautiful eyes flushed, "Father, Mother! Xier knelt down for the two elders for Yikao! Xier used to not know what the purpose of guarding the spirit was, but now she understands a little. Guarding is to protect the soul of the deceased, so that it can calm down and rest in peace. However, if Yikao knew, the two elders would be unable to sleep because of him. Therefore, Xier asked you. It was not early, so let's rest soon!"
Listening to Chen Xi's words, he looked at each other with Ji Chang. Mrs. Tai Si, who was relieved and moved, couldn't help but nodded with tears flashing in her eyes and said, "Okay, Xi'er, mother listen to you. Your father and I. We will rest soon!"
"Yan Xue!" Chen Xi, who nodded slightly, turned and breathed a sigh of relief.
Yan Xue, who nodded gently, couldn't help but come forward and put the food box on the table, took out the soup can, two soup bowls and a pair of soup spoons, and poured two bowls of soup that emitted a faint fragrance that made people feel relieved.
"Father, mother!" Chen Xi couldn't help but look at Ji Chang and Mrs. Tai Si and said, "Father, mother, this soup is nourishing qi and blood, calming the mind and removing dryness. It can give you a better rest."
When Mrs. Tai Si heard this, she nodded quickly and smiled and said, "Xi'er, I'm interested!"
"Father. Mother! Xier is going to guard the spirit, you can rest soon!" Chen Xi, who was speaking, leaned over and bowed to the two of them silently, then stood up and left.
Seeing this, Yan Xue was also busy saluting slightly and then stepped back.
Ji Chang, who watched Chen Xi and Yan Xue leave and nodded slightly, couldn't help but feel relieved: "Madam! After not seeing each other for a few years, Xi'er is becoming more and more filial and sensible."
"Mr. Marquis! Xier is indeed very capable. She learns everything quickly. You can help me with the affairs in the mansion!" Mrs. Tai Si said on the side and couldn't help but say sadly: "Yikao has married a good wife! It's a pity that my son is blessed..."
Ji Chang, who shook his head lightly, hurriedly said, "Okay, madam! Although we have lost our son, we still have a daughter-in-law better than our daughter. What she did will not be worse than our son Yikao! If Yikao knows, she will be very pleased and relieved."
"Yes!" Mrs. Tai Si, who nodded gently, leaned gently in Ji Chang's arms with tears in her eyes.
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The next morning, the sky was gloomy, as if reflecting a person's mood.
The Xibo Marquis Mansion, which was filled with a sad atmosphere, had already been decorated into a mourning hall. In the coffin, there was a favorite set of clothes that Bo Yikao had worn.
On the side, Chen Xi, who was wearing white cushions, was quietly kneeling on his face. It has been several hours since last night and Chen Xi, who was quietly kneeling, has not stood up once.
Next to Chen Xi, there were two little guys who looked pink and jade-like, namely Wangyue and Xiaoyue.
Wearing a small white mourning uniform, the two little guys started kneeling after breakfast, and now they can't kneel down.
My younger brother Xiaoyue was fine, and he looked very quiet, but his little brow frowned slightly. Wangyue moved from time to time, and his little mouth was pouting so much that he could almost hang an oil bottle, looking aggrieved.
Although the two little guys are very smart, they were obviously unable to truly experience the pain of losing their father when they were just born. Moreover, they didn't understand what it was to kneel against an empty box (coffin) containing clothes.
"Young lady, I'm sorry!" The civil and military tyrants from Xiqi came to pay their respects, and they couldn't help but bow to Chen Xi.
Chen Xi also nodded slightly to repay the favor. Chen Xi had known about the procedure that needed to be taken before.
Seeing that it was getting late and no one came to pay their respects, Ji Fa, who came to the mourning hall, couldn't help but hurriedly stepped forward and bowed to Chen Xi slightly and said, "Sister-in-law, please take Wangyue and Xiaoyue to rest first!"
"Second brother, help me take Wangyue and Xiaoyue to rest. I want to spend more time with your elder brother!" Chen Xi said softly.
Seeing this, Ji Fa nodded helplessly and left with Wangyue and Xiaoyue who were like amnesty.
In the mourning hall, calm gradually returned to its original state, and there was no one else except Chen Xi.
"Yikao, do you know? In the past few years, I have long been used to the days with you by my side. Without you, I don't even know how to live every day..." Chen Xi murmured at the coffin, unable to help but burst into tears in his beautiful eyes.
Outside the hall, Ji Fa, who was keenly hearing Chen Xi muttering to himself, held a cup of tea and stopped, couldn't help but take a breath and his eyes turned red, and he forced himself to hold back the tears that emerged in his eyes.
After a while, Ji Fa turned around and left silently.
What Ji Fa didn't know was that shortly after he left, a slightly illusory figure appeared at the place where he was just now. A complex color flashed in his eyes as he looked at his departure. The illusory figure was wearing a red line on his chest, and his face was Bo Yikao.
He turned to look into the mourning hall. Bo Yikao was about to enter, but as soon as he raised his steps, he showed a slight hesitation.
On the side, in the slightly waving space, a white beautiful figure appeared, and it was Chang'e.
"Bo Yikao, don't you go to meet Xi'er?" Looking at Bo Yikao's hesitant look, Chang'e couldn't help but frown slightly.
Bo Yikao, who shook his head lightly, looked at Chen Xi reluctantly, and then turned around with his eyes slightly closed.
"Why? Didn't you beg me to bring you to see her? Why don't you want to see her now?" Chang'e couldn't help but say.
Bo Yikao, who opened his eyes lightly and looked at Chang'e, said softly: "Fairy Chang'e, you should know the intention of Tianzun, that is, my father-in-law. Haven't you noticed that Xi'er has grown a lot? I believe that she can hold on and will help me take good care of my parents, grandma, Wang Yue Xiaoyue and my brothers. She will do a good job!"
"Okay! I'll take you to Penglai Immortal Island!" As Chang'e spoke, the surrounding space changed slightly, and the illusory figures of her and Bo Yikao disappeared.
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Two months passed in a blink of an eye, the grass grew and the birds were flying in April, and it was another good spring day. The people of Xiqi also recovered from the sadness and regret of Boyikao's death, and at the same time they also had a little disgust and dissatisfaction with the Shang court.
The civil and military powers of Xiqi, Ji Chang and his sons, were more united and busy in various military and political affairs in Xiqi. Everything seemed very calm, but I am afraid no one could forget how Bo Yikao died! No one could forget this kind and filial prince of Xiqi!
Ji Chang, who slowly recovered from the grief of losing his son, was also used to using busy government affairs to try to forget the pain in his heart.
On this day, the civil and military affairs were summoned to discuss matters early in the morning, but Ji Chang said a strange dream he had last night. He dreamed that a tiger with wings rushed towards him. He didn't know it was a sign of a sign, so he asked all civil and military officials to discuss it.
When San Yisheng heard this, he hurriedly stepped forward and smiled and congratulated: "Congratulations to the Marquis! It is recorded in ancient books that those with tiger ribs have wings, are called Feixiong. Feixiong is a virtuous person with a reputation! This dream of the Marquis must indicate that I am about to be assisted by a wise and famous person in Xiqi, and the Marquis is about to be obtained by a virtuous minister!"
Listening to San Yisheng's words, Ji Chang, who was happy in his heart, immediately decided to go out to visit the wise.
After the morning ceremony, Ji Chang summoned San Yisheng and Nangong Shi to accompany him, and took some entourage out of Xiqi City. Taking advantage of the good weather, he went out to Xiqi City for a trip and visit the wise men.
On the way, Nangong Shi couldn't help asking, "Marty, how do you identify that wise man in this mountain?"
"Doctor San, what do you think?" Ji Chang, who smiled and said nothing, turned his head and looked at San Yisheng on the side.
San Yisheng smiled when he heard this, and then slowly said, "There has been more than two months since Wu Ji has been there, and there is no response. The Marquis must be anxious, right?"
To be continued...