The third son of the Wang family stepped forward to greet the driver. Zhao Zhen waved his hand and said, "Take us to see Mr. Wang for the last time."

Zhao Zhen did not use the title "Gu", but directly used the title "me" to express to everyone that he came this time as Wang Dan's student, not the prince.

Wang Yong led the way and soon arrived at the main hall. Facing the huge coffin, Zhao Zhen and Cai Boyao knelt down and bowed in the manner of students. Wang Yong accompanied them and kowtowed in return.

When facing Wang Dan's old wife, Zhao Zhen comforted him: "Take care, madam. Mr. Wang has made arrangements for the Wang family before he left. I wonder what final words he left behind?"

The old lady wiped her tears and said, "I have something to say to His Highness the Crown Prince alone. This is my late husband's last instruction."

Everyone retreated in confusion, leaving only Zhao Zhen and Mrs. Wang in the mourning hall.

"The late husband only said one thing at the end: If the prince comes in person, he will tell him whether the laws of the ancestors can be changed or not!"

"Can the laws of our ancestors be changed or not?" Zhao Zhen asked Wang Dan's last words in confusion.

Does he know my future plans? The four of us have long discussed the reform to strengthen the country!

But what does it mean to be variable or immutable?

Puzzled, Zhao Zhen looked at the old lady and said, "Just this sentence?"

"That's all!"

Zhao Heng kept repeating this sentence until he left the mourning hall. The little fat man said nonchalantly: "This is not simple. What Wang Xianggong means is that if you think you should change the method, then change it; if you can't, then don't change it!"

Zhao Zhen suddenly turned his head and said: "Is it that simple? It can't be!"

"You just like to make simple things too complicated. Think about it, when an old man is on his deathbed and says something like this in retrospect, he must be conveying it in the most direct and concise words. Isn't he afraid that you will misunderstand him?

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That's right, that's it! Zhao Zhen looked at Cai Boqi in surprise and said: "I really underestimate you, you are so wise and foolish!"

"That's right! Don't look at who I am?!"

The conversation between the two aroused Lu Zongdao's dissatisfaction. He took out two white cloths and tied them around their waists and said, "How can you be joking at this time?"

Perhaps because of the psychological shadow, the little fat man immediately stopped being complacent and looked at his eyes, nose, and mind like an old monk in meditation.

Today evening, Wang Dan will be sent back to his hometown for burial. Zhao Zhen insisted on holding the coffin in person. The ministers objected fiercely, but he still insisted: "I have to hold the coffin in person because of emotions and reasons. I am a student of the Imperial Master.

It is natural for a disciple to hold the coffin for his master, and for a prince to work his whole life for the Song Dynasty, there is nothing wrong with holding the coffin for a prince!"

There were eight people supporting the coffin, and only the prince was the youngest, so the others tried their best to relieve his pressure.

After leaving the gate, I saw people from other mansions standing at the door to salute. Even the old lady of the Yang family squatted down with a cane to salute. Wang Dan's behavior was worthy of everyone's gift.

When passing by the Liu Mansion, Liu Congde stared at Zhao Zhen with wide eyes. Wasn't the boy holding the coffin in front of him the same person who was teasing him at the gate of Daxiangguo Temple? He was indeed the prince!

Thinking of this, his legs softened and he knelt down. The middle-aged man on the side looked curiously at the prince who was holding the coffin. He had heard before that his son had caused trouble outside and got into the prince's head, but what the prince did was just

I teased him a bit but didn't complain.

This kind of calm response without losing grace made Liu Mei feel that adults are not as good as him. Today, seeing him is indeed more famous than meeting him. From his performance, it seems that he has the demeanor of a wise king.

Under the propaganda of the little fat man, everyone knew that the prince was so sad that he did not eat, drink or sleep for three days. They all lamented the prince's kindness. This kind of spirit of respecting teachers and morality was rare in ancient times!

The funeral procession moved forward slowly. In fact, Wang Dan could not be buried in Kaifeng Mansion, but had to return to her ancestral home in Shen County, Daming Prefecture. There would be a carriage to pick her up after leaving the city gate, and eight people would only need to carry the coffin into the carriage.

When people were watching along the way, the team of seven adults and one child holding the coffin was surprising. People who were talking about it realized that the young man was the Crown Prince after an insider revealed.

He even learned about Wang Dan's actions in his life after being reminded by someone who did good things. The emotions of the ancients were simple. In their opinion, such a good husband should be given away after his death.

Small vendors on the roadside, sellers carrying poles, literati in restaurants... The crowds on the long imperial road continued to grow, so much so that it became crowded when they arrived at Nanxunmen.

A large number of officials, mostly colleagues and fellow villagers, had gathered outside the city. They were waiting here to collectively send Wang Dan on his last journey. Wang Dan was a man of no words, a true gentleman.

He was magnanimous and generous, and even when faced with Kou Zhun who exposed his shortcomings several times, he could recommend him impartially and even praise him. Therefore, there were very few political opponents in the court, and even those who disagreed with him came to see him off.

It is considered a blessing in life for such a great minister to achieve this level.

When the ministers saw the prince personally holding his coffin, they didn't have much criticism. It was already a fait accompli and it was just asking for trouble. Although they couldn't speak, they all looked at Zhao Zhen with admiration.

"The prince has the style of the ancients, respecting his teachers and respecting the Tao, and being benevolent and generous. This is the blessing of our great Song Dynasty."

Li Di's words attracted everyone's agreement. Only Wang Qinruo and Ding Weiwei said nothing. Ding Wei truly admired it, but Wang Qinruo disagreed.

The carriage moved forward slowly under the light of the setting sun, and everyone followed the carriage to see it off. After the carriage trailed a long shadow and faded away, Zhao Zhen finally couldn't control his emotions and cried loudly, slapping the ground: "

Alas! My master is sleeping forever, and everything will happen, only to hurt those who survive!"

The accumulated emotions over the past few days were finally released. To be honest, Zhao Zhen and Wang Dan didn't get along for a long time, but they had deep feelings. Wang Dan treated him like his own nephew, and was as kind and kind as the old man next door.

Grandpa, his words are humorous but full of wisdom about life.

He taught Zhao Zhen almost everything he had, and taught Zhao Zhen all his years of political wisdom and mediation methods. He even thought about him before he died and told Zhao Zhen about his family's arrangements, just because he was afraid it would be too difficult.

Own.

The death of such an old man was a huge blow to Zhao Zhen!

Peng Qi and Cai Boyi stepped forward to help the prince on the ground. They didn't know how to comfort him. As a best friend, Cai Boyi knew Zhao Zhen too well. Now the only way to vent his emotions was to let him cry.

The minister who saw him off had red eyes and was silent. He could see the respect and evaluation of Wang Dan from the prince. Even Ding Wei felt his nose was sore, and an inexplicable emotion flowed in his heart.

In the end, Zhao Zhen was helped into the carriage. Li Di, Lu Zongdao and others came forward to comfort him. Although they were sad, they were very happy. The prince's behavior explained everything.

What they didn't expect was that Zhao Zhen's first words when he stopped crying were: "If Peng Qi doesn't return to the East Palace, I will go visit my father. I'm afraid my father will be even more sad than Gu now."

It can be seen from Chen Lin's performance today that the cheap dad may have also suffered a big blow.

At this time, he most needed to comfort his son. The relationship between Wang Dan and Zhao Heng was both a teacher and a friend. He who once gave Wang Dan medicine with his own hands, I am afraid he is not having an easy time now.

At this time, even the ministers around him began to admire Zhao Zhenlai. An eight-year-old child could be so considerate and put away the pain in his heart to comfort others. What kind of character and kindness this requires!
Chapter completed!