The next day, the gates of the capital were opened, and sixteen horses galloped away from the capital. There were crowds of people inside and outside the city, and it was very lively.
On the notice boards in the streets and alleys of the capital that day, a list of the aristocratic families who had been punished in the capital and their crimes were posted. Among them were the Su and Gu families, who had numerous crimes, and most importantly, there were many people who had been taken care of by the Cheng family. At this moment
They were all so filled with hatred that they waited until the execution day to go to the market and smash rotten eggs and stones.
Cheng Xue rested at home after leaving the palace, until three days later the eunuch came to deliver the order. Li Huirong was elected as the Minister of Household Affairs, and she followed him and gave him the imperial edict of Zheng Erpin.
Logically speaking, Li Hui's official position was the only one, so she could not be awarded the imperial edict. After all, neither of them had made the greatest contribution to the court. But this body was from the Cheng family, and she did not want to be granted the edict, so Yan Yunchen gave her the imperial edict, and the Ministry of Rites
, naturally all the officials had no objection.
On the evening of the day when the order was received, seven members of Li Hui's family were invited to the palace for a banquet.
I thought I would be like on TV, eating without being hungry or full, but after entering the palace, I found that was not the case at all.
The dishes are exquisite and plentiful. The men's and women's tables are separated by a screen, and the conversations on both sides can be heard clearly. There are only Mrs. Xiao Er and her two daughters at the women's table, and then there is Pang Yao. What is the specific situation at the men's table?
Xue didn't see it, but she and her two daughters were very full.
After this meal, she has recognized her relatives. As for the cousins of the Xiao family, they were familiar with each other before, but now they are just closer, so there is nothing uncomfortable. The only thing that makes her uncomfortable is Xiao Qinglin, such an older cousin.
I always feel like something is wrong.
A month later, everyone in Liangyan knew about the crimes committed by the Gu and Su families, but Yan Yunchen followed the regulations and did not mention a word about Cheng Xue's life experience.
After the men of the Su and Gu families were beheaded, Yan Yunchen issued an imperial edict to establish the crown prince and abdicated half a year later, allowing Yan Jing to take the throne.
On the night after the Zen ceremony, he appeared at Wangyue Tower and participated in the engagement ceremony between Li Heng and Pang Yao.
This was what he proposed, and he also said that he wanted to make up for the regrets he and Cheng Shuang had back then.
"...If nothing had happened that year, Shuang'er and I's engagement would have been like this. Several people who got along well got together to have a meal and chat."
Until this moment, Li Hui finally felt a little sorry for Yan Yunchen.
It is really not easy for a person who can only rely on memories to live his life.
Thinking of this, he picked up the wine glass and said:
"I would like to toast my brother-in-law. When he goes out in style in the future, remember to deliver some local specialties to us."
"Okay." Yan Yunchen picked up the wine glass, touched it to him, and drank it all in one gulp.
Then he looked at Li Heng and said:
"My eldest nephew, treat Pang Yao well. This girl is not easy either."
Today is her engagement. Both parents should be present, but her mother is a stepmother and is not sensible. Her father is far away in Jiangnan, and only Mr. Pang is in charge of the overall situation.
Cheng Xue listened to Li Heng's assurance through the screen, feeling vaguely worried about Yan Yunchen.
A person who has been adhering to one thing all his life, now that it is completed, how will he live the rest of his life? Although she is not a psychologist, she has dabbled in it to some extent, and it seems that she must find an opportunity to chat with him.
It's a pity that he didn't wait for her to find a chance to chat, so he left the capital that night.
"How long will brother-in-law be out for?" Cheng Xue asked anxiously.
Yan Yunchen looked at her with a smile and answered:
"I'm not going far, so I'll stay at your eldest sister's villa. You two should do well in Beijing. From now on, the court will need your brother-in-law to help Jing'er."
"Brother-in-law, you're welcome. This is what a minister should do." Li Hui quickly bowed his hands in salute.
Yan Jing promised him that as long as he sat here for three years, he would be transferred to the Ministry of War. Now, although the status of Liang Yan's officers and soldiers has remained the same, their daily needs have been comprehensively improved.
Everyone watched Yan Yunchen leave on horseback. Cheng Xue looked at the back and said:
"I'll talk to my brother-in-law in a few days. His state... I'm a little worried."
Not to mention she saw it, everyone else saw it too.
Yan Mu originally wanted to follow him in a playful way, but due to his father's majesty, he could only wait in Beijing.
Just when everyone was pinning their hopes on Cheng Xue, they didn't expect that Yan Yunchen actually killed himself in the villa designed by Cheng Shuang himself.
And it was on the night of leaving the city.
This news really caught everyone off guard. Cheng Xue regretted it and secretly blamed herself for not waiting a few more days. She should have followed him that day, or talked to him that day.
During the national mourning, all courtiers and married women had to enter the palace. Cheng Xue had no memory of how she went to the palace to mourn. When she woke up from her confusion, the only sound in her ears was "beep...beep...beep...".
She was so familiar with this voice. Every patient she rescued would use this phrase. The smell of disinfectant entering her nose made her heart beat faster. She tried to open her eyes, but there was no way, until
There was a sound of pushing the door open, and she opened her eyes, but she saw Yan Yunchen in a white coat.
Cheng Xue wanted to frown, but the stinging pain on her forehead made her give up the idea.
"Are you awake? Just move where I press you and I'll see how your body's functions are recovering. If you understand, just blink your eyes."
Cheng Xue blinked twice in pain, and then did as he asked. After she could move her legs and arms, she tried to speak, but she couldn't use any strength at all.
"Don't worry, you are lucky to have saved your life. You are still recovering, so don't move."
Cheng Xue was sure that she was back, but she didn't know how she came back. Wasn't she crying? What would happen to Li Hui and her four children when she left suddenly? Li Yue got married, Li Heng got married, and Li Tian
With Li Huai...
"Well--"
Excessive mental exertion caused pain, causing her to let out a soft breath.
"Don't worry, the officer who rescued you is out of danger and will wake up soon."
Just as the door opened, the little nurse stood at the door and said——
"Yan Chen, Officer Li is awake. Go and have a look."
When Cheng Xue heard the words "Officer Li is awake", she breathed a sigh of relief. Regardless of whether that other world was her imagination or a real existence, she was very happy that he was alive, even if he would not remember her.
Thinking of this, I felt a little sad for no reason. I quickly closed my eyes to relieve myself, but tears flowed down unsatisfactorily.
She fell into a coma again. She dreamed of the white lanterns hanging at the door of the house. Two lanterns were hung by Sui Sui Paper. It was obvious that Cheng Xue and Li Hui in this world had also left. It was not clear what happened specifically. She only knew that she was completely separated from that world.
No chance.
Everything seemed to be a dream, but she was caught off guard when she woke up from the dream.
It was three days later when she opened her eyes again. She had been transferred to the general ward, looked around, and finally made eye contact with the person on the bed next to her, and then——
"Are you awake? Let's get the certificate after we leave the hospital."
With a simple sentence, Cheng Xue shed tears again...