PFC Chapter 361 Sisters Reunion
Chapter 361 Sisters Reunion
Sure enough, half a month later, the Prince of Xiang was the first to return.
He looked travel-worn and exhausted.
After washing and tidying up, he put on mourning clothes and went to the mourning hall to offer incense to the Empress Dowager.
He stayed inside for a long time, and when he came out, his eyes were wet with tears, and he was filled with grief.
In the afternoon, the Eighth Princess and Jiang Jingyu also returned.
Jiang Muxue was also with them.
After tidying up, the three of them went to the mourning hall to offer incense to the Empress Dowager.
When the three came out, only the Eighth Princess looked like she had been crying; the brother and sister showed no signs of distress.
Lingyan didn't reminisce with them at this moment, because there would be plenty of time later.
Let's wait until after the Empress Dowager's funeral to discuss this further.
The day of the funeral was clearly summer.
But the sky seemed to sense this heaviness as well, casting a gloomy shadow over the earth.
The streets of the capital were silent, with only the occasional breeze gently fluttering the flags.
At this moment, Emperor Jingzhao, dressed in a black dragon robe, with a solemn expression, personally led the funeral procession.
His eyes were filled with grief and sorrow, and every step he took was extremely heavy.
At the very front of the procession was a guard of honor consisting of hundreds of soldiers.
They were dressed in snow-white armor, which shimmered with a cool light in the dim sunlight.
The soldiers held long spears, their tips pointing straight to the sky, as if proclaiming the Empress Dowager's majesty to heaven and earth.
The colorful flags fluttered in the wind, their solemn designs adding to the grandeur of the procession.
They marched in perfect unison, each step resonating deep within people's hearts, their imposing presence inspiring awe.
Behind the honor guard, eight white horses slowly walked in, their steps steady and powerful.
Each horse was tall and majestic, with snow-white fur, like a divine beast descended from the sky.
The hearse was pulled by eight fine horses and covered with a white canopy.
The curtains swayed gently in the breeze, as if the Empress Dowager's soul was bidding farewell to the people.
The curtains were embroidered with exquisite gold patterns that shimmered with golden light, symbolizing the Empress Dowager's nobility and glory.
Behind the hearse, Emperor Jingzhao walked at the front, followed by members of the imperial family.
The royal family members were dressed in white mourning clothes and white mourning caps, their faces filled with grief.
Ling Yan and Xiao Muyao were also among them.
Next came the civil and military officials, dressed in their official robes, their expressions solemn.
The concubines in the harem were also dressed in white, wearing mourning caps, and their faces were haggard.
Some of them wept silently, while others sobbed softly, expressing their grief for the Empress Dowager in their own ways.
At the very back were the people of the capital, who spontaneously joined the funeral procession, dressed in white and their faces filled with sorrow.
The people knelt down and wept as they bid farewell to the Empress Dowager.
The funeral procession moved slowly along the way, like a long river flowing through the streets of the capital.
People along the way knelt on both sides of the road, their eyes filled with tears, holding white flowers and pine branches in their hands.
Then the people placed flowers and pine branches on both sides of the street to express their grief for the Empress Dowager.
A heavy atmosphere of sorrow permeated the air as the procession passed.
Along the streets the procession passed, shops were closed and doors and windows were shut.
The streets were no longer bustling and lively, only filled with sadness and silence.
White flowers and pine branches lined both sides of the street, as if paving a road to heaven for the Empress Dowager.
A gentle breeze blew by, and the flowers and pine branches swayed gently, as if bidding farewell to the Empress Dowager.
Then the funeral procession slowly left the city and headed towards the mausoleum.
The sky remained overcast throughout the journey, as if weeping for the Empress Dowager.
As the procession passed through fields and villages, people stopped what they were doing and watched it go in silence.
Finally, the group arrived at the mausoleum.
The area around the tomb was completely silent, with only the rustling of leaves in the wind.
Emperor Jingzhao personally placed the Empress Dowager's coffin into the mausoleum, his hands trembling slightly and his eyes filled with tears.
Then the coffin was slowly lowered, as if the Empress Dowager's soul was bidding farewell to the people.
Then, Emperor Jingzhao personally sealed the earth and erected a stele.
The stone tablet is engraved with the Empress Dowager's name and life story.
With the burial mound completed, the funeral procession was drawing to a close.
Emperor Jingzhao and the others stood silently before the tomb, their faces filled with grief and sorrow.
Finally, Emperor Jingzhao led everyone away slowly, leaving behind only a solemn and majestic mausoleum to accompany the Empress Dowager forever.
Afterwards, Emperor Jingzhao, along with members of the imperial family, civil and military officials, and concubines, were required to observe three years of mourning for the Empress Dowager.
During the period of mourning, all entertainment activities must be suspended.
Ordinary people were also required to observe certain mourning regulations for three years, such as not getting married or holding banquets.
But in reality, while it's true that saying it is one thing, it's impossible to actually do it.
As long as you keep a low profile, everyone will turn a blind eye.
Finally, after everything was completed.
Lingyan, along with the Eighth Princess, Jiang Muxue, the Seventh Princess, the Ninth Princess, and Xie Zhiyi, gathered together to reminisce.
The Eighth Princess and the others had not seen each other for more than two years.
Aside from Ling Yan, Jiang Muxue hadn't seen the others for nearly three years.
But she hadn't seen Lingyan for two years.
This was a rare and precious gathering for the group.
The six people, who had been separated for a long time, were filled with mixed emotions and feelings upon their reunion.
At this moment, in a quiet private room of a quaint and elegant restaurant, six people gathered together, and the air was filled with the joy and warmth of a long-awaited reunion.
Having not seen each other for more than two years, the Eighth Princess looked at her friends with deep emotion and many thoughts.
The joy of the reunion made her beam with happiness.
She spoke softly, "Time flies. I can't believe it's been more than two years since we last met. So much has happened in these two years. It feels like a lifetime has passed since we last met."
Her voice carried a hint of emotion, and her eyes were full of nostalgia for the past.
Jiang Muxue nodded slightly, her eyes also showing emotion: "Yes, it has been almost three years since I last saw you all. During these three years, I often thought of the days we spent together. Those times were so wonderful. Now that I see you all again, my heart is full of joy."
Her gaze swept over everyone, as if she wanted to etch each person's appearance deeply into her heart.
She was equally excited at that moment, overjoyed and ecstatic.
She felt that this gathering was precious and hard-won.
Lingyan smiled at everyone, her eyes full of relief: "This is a rare gathering for us. We've all been through a lot in the past two years, and it's truly remarkable that we can sit together again."
Upon hearing this, the Ninth Princess blinked her bright eyes and said, "That's why! Today we must have a good chat and share our experiences from the past two years with everyone."
Princess Jiu was overjoyed and beaming with happiness, cheering with excitement at the prospect of reuniting with everyone.
Xie Zhiyi excitedly added, "That's right, I really want to know what interesting things have happened to everyone."
Xie Zhiyi was also overjoyed and carefree, immersed in this joyful atmosphere.
The seventh princess sat quietly to the side, smiling as she watched everyone, her eyes filled with anticipation.
At this moment, the aroma of tea filled the private room, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere.
Everyone then sat together and began to share their experiences over the past two years.
As time went on, the conversation flowed more and more, and the atmosphere became increasingly lively.
They reminisced about the good old days and shared each other's joys and sorrows.
In this private room, there are no constraints of status, no disturbances from the outside world, only sincere friendship and warm smiles.
Outside the window, sunlight streamed through the window and spilled onto the ground, creating patches of golden light.
Inside the private room, the laughter and chatter of the six women mingled together, creating a beautiful melody.
They knew how precious this reunion was.
Therefore, they cherish every moment and hope that time can stand still forever.