And Brother Rui's accidental fall into the lake was even more unusual.
These are more like the Mu family's counterattack.
Yuan Hao is not a person who sits still and waits for death, especially what he did to Xin Ruyi before has been known to Mu Yun'an.
Although he transferred Mu Rufeng out of the capital, coincidentally Mu Rufeng was suddenly poisoned, forcing him to send Xin Ruyi to him.
All of this is more like there is a black hand behind it.
If he couldn't take the Mu family into his hands early, he was afraid that one day the Mu family would rebel, so after thinking about it again and again, Yuan Hao issued an imperial edict and had people sent to the Mu family.
General's Mansion.
The old lady and everyone in the house were waiting in the front yard to listen to the eunuch's announcement. Zhou Quan held a bright yellow scroll and said in a soft voice: "Xue Chu, the daughter of Zi'er Mu, is acquainted with my Qingmei. She is gentle and good-natured, and she is careful and cautious."
Bow, I have won my heart and specially named her my concubine. I admire her so much!"
Zhou Quan closed the imperial edict with a smile and said to the old lady: "Congratulations to the old lady, and please ask Concubine Shu to come out to receive the edict and thank you."
The old lady trembled all over and found it difficult to recover, until Zhou Quan called out again: "Old lady."
The old lady came back to her senses, looked at Zhou Quan and asked: "Eunuch Zhou, why did the emperor suddenly make Xuechu your concubine? How could she get such favor from your majesty once she and Mrs. Li were married? This is not in line with the rules, please."
Father-in-law..."
Before she could finish her words, Zhou Quan interrupted her and said: "Old madam, Your Majesty's love for Concubine Shu is a lesson to behold. Furthermore, although Concubine Shu was married before, she has now divorced, which means she is free."
Why can't Your Majesty marry me? I believe the courtiers won't say anything, so the old lady can just relax."
The old lady shook the hand hidden in her sleeve. How could she not know that His Majesty was deceiving others? She did not expect that after so many years of going around in circles, her daughter still could not escape from his clutches!
No, her daughter cannot enter the palace. Even if she is risking her life today, she will ask His Majesty to take back the imperial edict.
The old lady stood up, raised her head, and was about to speak when she heard her daughter's voice coming from behind her: "I accept the order and thank the Lord for your kindness."
Mu Xuechu came over and knelt on the ground, reaching out to receive the imperial edict.
Her face looked as usual, showing no signs of sadness or joy, but in fact her heart was already like a pool of stagnant water. As soon as she woke up, she heard that His Majesty had sent someone to announce that he would accept her as his concubine.
She knew that her mother would definitely refuse, but openly resisting the order at this time would only give Yuan Hao a reason to take advantage of it.
So she ignored Shen Chi's dissuasion and came out to receive the order, ready to accept this fate.
Zhou Quan put the imperial edict in her hand and said with a smile: "Congratulations to Concubine Shu. Your Majesty has asked the Qintian Supervisor to read it. The fifteenth day of next month is an auspicious day, when Fenghu will welcome the empress to the palace. In the past few days,
The palace will send a teaching nun to guide the empress in the etiquette of entering the palace."
Mu Xuechu stood up, there was no joy on her face, she just said lightly: "Thank you, father-in-law." Then he took out a banknote from his pocket and stuffed it into Zhou Quan's hand.
Zhou Quan was so happy that he opened his mouth from ear to ear after receiving the reward. He said a few auspicious words before leading the others away.
After he left, the old lady looked at Mu Xuechu with a sad face and said: "Chu'er, you..."
Mu Xuechu turned around and looked at the old lady, comforting her and saying, "Mom, don't worry, I'm fine. I've known for a long time that His Majesty wanted to take me as your concubine, so you don't have to worry."
With these words, she turned around and left with the imperial edict.