Chapter 487 Another good thing about spring [End of full text]
The wind blows on my face.
Looking around, there are intoxicating views everywhere.
"My great benefactor," Zhang Ze came over with a smile, put his hands in his sleeves, and saluted Xue Hengzhao, "I heard that you are leaving the palace, I'm here to see you off."
"Eunuch Zhang," Xue Hengzhao also saluted him, "I haven't seen you for a few days. I know you are busy. His Majesty has just ascended the throne and you are indispensable in everything."
"No matter how busy I am, I still have to come and see you," Zhang Ze said, "You are my great benefactor."
"Eunuch Zhang's words are serious," Xue Hengzhao smiled slightly, "You have also helped me a lot."
"I don't dare to take it, I don't take it." Zhang Ze smiled and waved his hand, "I am where I am today because of your support. I will never forget this kind of kindness."
It turns out that as early as when Qingque and Concubine Xian were still in the same party, Xue Hengzhao had already given Zhang Ze advice and asked him to find ways to win over Concubine Li.
Concubine Li also took a fancy to Zhang Ze, who was smart and capable and someone close to the emperor, so it was easy for her to fall for the bait.
After Zhang Ze gained Li Fei's trust, he gave Li Fei a big idea, that is, to let her drag Qingque into the water and stand with him.
Because at that time, Li Fei already had ambitions and knew that if she didn't fight for it, she would have to sit on the bench and rely on others.
Of course she also knew how important Qingque was. If he could help her, it would be like getting the Jade Emperor's imperial edict.
Compared with Concubine Xian, the only thing that makes Concubine Li better is that she is young, beautiful, and charming.
Therefore, the only thing she can use against Qingque is a beauty trap, and for Qingque, no matter how great the benefits a virtuous concubine can give, they are nothing compared to having her own son become the king of a country.
So the two hit it off and were careful to hide it from everyone.
But Zhang Ze knew everything, which meant that Xue Hengzhao also knew everything.
Qingque and Li Fei thought they were scheming cleverly, but they didn't want to be like puppets in Xue Hengzhao's hands, and every move was within the set up.
Xue Hengzhao used Concubine Li to destroy Concubine Xian's most powerful assistant Qingque. At the same time, when dealing with Concubine Xian, the two of them also took the initiative to help.
Because the two of them believed that after getting rid of Concubine Xian, Concubine Li would be able to securely take the position of queen.
But they never thought that Xue Hengzhao just used a small pill to make them show their true colors in front of the emperor.
Although Xue Hengzhao already knew the details of Qingque from Concubine Xian, it would not be possible to find out everything in a short time.
And the emperor's body can no longer support it for long. Once the emperor gives up, the world will be in chaos.
When the time comes, those who support the tenth prince and those who support the fifth prince will separate into two factions. It is impossible to give up without fighting to the death and causing countless casualties.
What's more, even if the fifth prince can suppress it for a while with his military strength, some people will eventually be unconvinced, and it will lead to disaster over time.
How could Xue Hengzhao allow such a thing to happen, so she thought of letting the emperor fake his death, thereby luring Concubine Li and Qingque to reveal their adultery.
As expected, the emperor executed these two men after learning the truth.
And looking at it, among the existing princes, the fifth prince has made the greatest contribution and is the most popular. He is the choice for the new king.
Because it was an edict from the emperor and witnessed by five veterans, no one doubted that the fifth prince used unfair means to succeed him.
Three days after the emperor's death, the fifth prince rushed back to the capital.
With repeated requests from civil and military officials, he was awarded the title of Dabao.
The new emperor ascended the throne and granted amnesty to the world.
The country will be exempted from taxes for one year, and criminals under the death penalty will be pardoned.
And all the previously exiled ministers were recalled to the capital.
Zhang Ze had helped the new emperor before and made great contributions in the removal of Qingque. Therefore, when the new emperor ascended the throne, he still made him the general manager of the imperial palace, just like Shang Qiyan before him.
This position was the first among eunuchs, so Zhang Ze was really grateful to Xue Hengzhao.
"Since I met you, I, Zhang Ze, have been blessed with good luck." Zhang Ze said with emotion, "I never dreamed that one day I would become the eunuch in charge of the emperor."
"My father-in-law, you are loyal, upright, courageous and resourceful, and you deserve this great responsibility." Xue Hengzhao also said sincerely, "You also took a big risk before you finally got the thing done. Your Majesty is wise and will not bury someone who has failed to merit.
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"I got to know you a little, and you are my benefactor. Now that the masters and ladies of your house have returned to Beijing, you also want to go out to the palace for reunion. I don't have anything else to give, so I will give you a hand-knitted one by myself.
It's a little thing." Zhang Ze said and took out his hand from his sleeve. It was a small magpie woven from white wicker and brown strips, with a peach blossom in its mouth. "I know you don't lack anything, so it's a good time to say goodbye.
They are all a bit tacky, so give me this one! May you be blessed with good fortune and prosperity in the future.”
"What a unique thought, thank you so much, father-in-law." Xue Hengzhao took it with a smile, "I also wish my father-in-law all the best and happiness."
Xue Hengzhao had just said goodbye to Zhang Ze when he saw Chi Su and Lin Fufei coming hand in hand.
"You came here to make it easier for us to find you!" The two men walked forward with a smile, surrounding Xue Hengzhao.
"How are you two packing your things? When do you plan to leave the palace?" Xue Hengzhao asked.
"I've almost finished packing, and I'm saying goodbye to all the masters and sisters in the palace one after another!" Lin Fufei said, "My parents and brothers are impatient, and they have repeatedly asked people to send messages asking me to go back quickly.
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"I've already finished cleaning up. When I came over just now, I met Shi Dianjin, and he also said he wanted to say goodbye to you." Chi Su said, "Although I have been looking forward to leaving the palace, I really want to leave, but I am a little reluctant to leave.
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"Yes! I think about how many ups and downs we went through when we entered the palace together. Looking back now, even though it has only been three years, it seems like a lifetime ago." Lin Fufei also sighed with emotion.
"But there is always more happiness than sadness," Xue Hengzhao said. "Although there were some twists and turns in the middle, the ending was fortunately satisfactory."
"The new emperor is kind and kind. He not only reinstated all our officials, but also gave them rewards," Lin Fufei said. "My sister is even more amazing. She is already the emperor's sworn sister!"
"So what? You can't compare to the two of them." Xue Hengzhao joked, "One of you is the quasi-sixth princess, and the other is the quasi-ninth princess. The imperial decree granting marriage will be issued in a few days. I will call you sister and sister when the time comes.
But it’s just too high a climb.”
"Where is the high ranking? By then, won't the imperial edict of your title of princess be issued at the same time?" Chi Su blushed, "And your marriage with the prince is more glorious than the two of us!"
The new emperor treated several brothers generously, made them kings, rewarded them with fiefs, and gave them marriage to the women he liked.
At that time, the imperial edict was issued, and after the marriage was completed, they left the capital and went to their respective fiefdoms.
Because the late emperor had attained enlightenment and was promoted to immortality, it was not considered a national mourning and all marriages and marriages were carried out as usual.
As for Xue Hengzhao, a great hero, of course the emperor could not forget her. He simply recognized her as his adopted sister. In a few days, he would give her the title of princess and marry her to Yu Guming.
The three people walked away talking and laughing, and their figures gradually disappeared in the shadow of willow branches and flowers.
A gust of wind passed by, blowing up countless poplar flowers and dancing all over the sky... (End of full text)