Could it be for Wei Jingxuan's sake? If this is the case, Wei Jingxuan did not fall out of favor as they thought. She still has a certain status in Hongli's heart, and it will only be a matter of time before she regains favor.
There is never a shortage of lively and thoughtful people in the palace, and the originally deserted Yongshou Palace has become lively again, with those noble people always coming together.
Xia Qing looked at all this from a distance, her pretty face gloomy. She thought that Wei Jingxuan was disgusted by Hongli and would be deposed only sooner or later. Unexpectedly, something like this happened again. Hongli... what on earth was he doing?
, can he really not let go of Wei Jingxuan? In the end...what good is Wei Jingxuan that makes him able to let go of the death of his sixth elder brother!
The more Xia Qing thought about it, the angrier she became. She rolled her sleeves angrily and turned around to go to the Yangxin Hall. She must ask clearly about this matter. She walked very fast, but she arrived in just one stick of incense time. Because Hongli
The ministers were being summoned to discuss court affairs, and they waited for a while before being allowed in.
Hongli was reviewing the papers presented this morning. When he heard the footsteps, he said without raising his head: "Why is Concubine Hui anxious to see me?"
Xia Qing knelt down and said, "I would like to ask the emperor why he spared the Wei family's sentence of exile?"
Her words caused Hongli to pause, raised his head and said, "Why does Concubine Hui ask this?"
Xia Qing lowered her eyes and said: "The reason why the sixth elder brother died of tuberculosis at a young age was all because of Wei Xiuyan. It was a great kindness for the emperor to spare them the death penalty. How could he not even be exempted from the sentence of exile? The sixth elder brother is in heaven."
If you have a spirit, I’m afraid it will be difficult to rest in peace.”
Hongli was silent for a while and said: "These days, I have been thinking about Yongrong. The cause of this tragedy was not so much Wei Xiuyan as it was me. If I could have cared more about him, or not forcibly stopped him,
If he and Wei Xiuyan were together, they wouldn't be like this."
Hearing his words, Xia Qing became anxious and said quickly: "The emperor did this for the benefit of the sixth elder brother. The most hateful thing is Wei Xiuyan. She knew who she was, but she still seduced the sixth elder brother and made the sixth elder brother
I was so obsessed with her that I even lost my life. This woman must never be forgiven!"
Hongli shook his head and said: "That's all, Yong Rong is gone. I don't want to worry about this anymore. The affairs of the Wei family... let's end it here!"
Seeing that Hongli had been facing the Wei family, Xia Qing was angry and said: "Your Majesty, if we don't punish the Wei family, how can the sixth elder brother rest in peace?!"
Although Hongli did not really forgive the Wei family, Xia Qing's insistent attitude made him unhappy. He said in a cold voice: "From the beginning to the end, Yong Rong never blamed Wei Xiuyan. I feel guilty."
She, Yongrong, is the real 'How to rest in peace'."
Before Xia Qing could say anything else, Hongli couldn't help but said: "I have decided on this matter. Concubine Hui does not need to say any more. Please step aside."
Xia Qing gritted her teeth, knelt down and said, "I am sorry to say that the emperor is so open-minded towards the Wei family. If word spreads about it, everyone in the world will say that the emperor is unfair in his dealings and will damage the emperor's holy name."
Hongli stared at her coldly and said, "I'm afraid it's not the people of the world who say I'm unfair, but Concubine Hui."
Xia Qing heard the displeasure in Hongli's words, but still insisted: "I do all this for the good of the emperor."
Hongli put down his pen, stood up and walked to her, saying coldly: "Whether it's for my own good or because you have a grudge against your concubine and don't want to see the Wei family live well, Concubine Hui knows it best.
In short, I have already issued a decree exempting them from exile, so there is no reason to change it."
Xia Qing raised her head and said excitedly: "Yes, I have a grudge against my concubine, but does your Majesty know why this grudge arose, and Wei Jingxuan..."
"That's enough!" Hongli interrupted her and shouted: "I don't want to hear you say this anymore, leave immediately!"
Xia Qing was about to say more, but Cuizhu whispered in her ear: "Master, the emperor is angry with you right now. No matter what you say, the emperor won't listen. It's better to wait until the emperor calms down before talking."
In that compartment, Hongli saw that Xia Qing had not made any move and said coldly: "Aren't you still willing to retreat?"
"Master!" Cuizhu called anxiously. Xia Qing gritted her silver teeth and endured the reluctance in her heart and said: "I, my concubine, leave!"
When exiting the Yangxin Hall, Xia Qing accidentally saw Xiayue standing outside the hall, and she felt happy. Yes, Hongli has always loved Xiayue. If she spoke, Hongli would definitely listen. Thinking of this, she quickly
Said: "Empress..."
Before she could continue, Xiayue said: "I already know this, Concubine Hui should go back first."
Xia Qing felt relieved, held Cuizhu's hand and left. After she walked away, Xianyue crossed the vermilion threshold and came to Hongli. Before she could speak, Hongli already said: "The queen is also for Wei."
Are you coming with your family?"
Facing his gaze, Xianyue said: "Yes, I really want to know why the emperor suddenly pardoned the Wei family. I have been married to the emperor for many years, and I know that the emperor is not someone who changes orders overnight. Something must have happened.
"
Hongli smiled slightly and said: "The one who knows me best is always the Queen."
"What on earth is going on?" Faced with Xianyue's inquiry, Hongli raised his hand to caress her cheek and whispered, "Do you believe me?"
Xianyue was startled by his question, and then said: "Of course I believe in the emperor, but..."
Before Xianyue could finish speaking, Hongli held her tightly in his arms and said in her ear: "Since you believe it, don't ask anymore. In short, I will handle this matter properly."
Although Hongli tried his best to conceal his tone, Xianyue still sensed something was wrong and said tentatively: "If the emperor has any difficulties, you might as well tell me, and I can help you think about it together."
Hongli stroked her three-thousand-green hair tied into a bun and said in a low voice: "There's nothing to be embarrassed about. Anyway, just trust me."
Xianyue always felt that there was something in Hongli's words, but no matter how she tried to insinuate things, Hongli refused to say anything more, causing Xianyue to return to Kunning Palace full of questions.
As soon as he entered, someone from the palace reported that Xia Qing had arrived and was waiting in the side hall. When he entered the side hall, he saw Xia Qing sitting inside drinking tea. When he saw her coming in, he quickly stood up and saluted, and then said with expectation: "Your Majesty.
But after listening to your Majesty’s advice, you took back your intention to pardon the Wei family?”
Xianyue sat down with Qi Kuan's hand in her hand and said something that greatly disappointed Xia Qing, "No, the emperor refuses to take back his order."
Xia Qing stood there in astonishment. After she came to her senses, she said in disbelief: "The emperor and the empress have a deep love for each other. Whenever the empress speaks, the emperor never refuses to do anything. Why is his attitude so firm this time?"
Xianyue shook her head and said: "I also feel strange. The emperor seems to be hiding something from me, but no matter how I ask, he refuses to tell me."