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This sudden imperial edict shocked all the ministers.
Since the emperor decreed the pacification of the vassals a few years ago, and all the vassal lands were returned to the imperial court, many vassal kings also returned to the capital, and were brought into submission by the emperor's thunderous methods.
Although the emperor has not issued an explicit decree, all the ministers are well aware that the emperor will not grant vassal territory to anyone. No matter how noble the princes are, they cannot leave the capital to join the vassal state.
No one expected that the emperor suddenly issued such an imperial edict, ordering the three princes to leave the capital together.
Sheng Ji, the eldest son of Prince Lu, was even more shocked.
Prince Lu, who has always been calm and steady, lost his manners in the Jinluan Palace today and blurted out: "Why did Uncle Qi suddenly order us to leave the capital? What did we do wrong?"
As soon as the words come out of your mouth, you will know that you have made a mistake.
Sure enough, a royal censor immediately stood up and said: "What Prince Lu said is wrong. The emperor intends to order several princes to receive real commissions and train them well so that they can be useful in the future. How did it get to Prince Lu's mouth?"
, actually became a punishment?”
You don't need to think too much to know that this sharp-tongued and annoying censor must be Chen Zhan.
After Princess Duanrou was established as the crown prince, Lin Yushi, the censor of Zuodu, resigned from office on the grounds of old age and frailty. Chen Zhan became the newly appointed censor of Zuodu and took charge of the censorship.
With Chen Zhan's brilliant "combat power", no one in the court is willing to provoke him easily.
Chen Yushi opened his mouth and pointed directly at Prince Lu's gaffe.
Prince Lu's handsome face turned slightly pale, and he immediately lowered his head to admit his mistake and asked for punishment: "My nephew was in a hurry and said the wrong thing, and he did not mean the slightest bit of resentment. Please enlighten me, Your Majesty!"
The emperor, who was sitting high on the dragon throne, looked solemn and unfathomable: "It doesn't matter if you say the wrong thing, but if you do the wrong thing and take the wrong path, it is not a trivial matter."
"Sheng Ji, you have passed your prime years and are the father of two children. You have to be steady on the road you are going to take in the future. You must also do your best for the errands I entrust you with. In this way, I will also promise
Your life will be safe and smooth."
These words, spoken in front of all the ministers in the court, carry a huge weight!
Prince Lu suddenly broke out in cold sweat on his forehead. He knelt down and thanked him for his kindness: "I will obey the emperor's teachings! I will do my job with all my heart and live up to the emperor's trust."
From the seventh uncle to the emperor, from nephew to minister.
The change of title was enough to reveal the uneasiness and panic in the heart of Sheng Ji, the crown prince of Prince Lu.
The Crown Prince of Fujian and Crown Prince Ning looked at each other and knelt down together to thank Tian'en: "I accept the decree and thank you for your kindness!"
The emperor said calmly: "From tomorrow onwards, you three will not have to go to court. Half a month is enough for you to pack your luggage and leave Beijing with your family, old and young."
The three of them thanked each other again.
Princess Duanrou, who stood beside the emperor, silently stared at the three of them with somewhat complicated eyes.
Cousins who have grown up together and are like brothers, after you leave the capital, you will go to a broader and more comfortable world. I hope you will have no resentment in your hearts and live a more free and easy life.
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What?
Want to leave the capital and go to southern Yunnan? What should I do as a commander in Jiangcheng?
An hour later, Zhao Changqing's incredible scream came from Prince Lu's palace: "What did you say? How is this possible? Why did the emperor let you leave the capital and go to such a remote and desolate place to serve as a commander? You must be in
Just kidding! This is impossible!"
The handsome and elegant eldest son of Prince Lu, Sheng Ji, returned to Prince Lu's Mansion after the dynasty and told his wife and mother the news. The person who reacted most violently was not the eldest daughter of Prince Lu, but Zhao Changqing.
Zhao Changqing stayed in the palace for half a year longer, and was treated much older by Empress Xie. It was not until the beginning of this year that he left the palace and returned to Prince Lu's Mansion. He thought he could relax and take care of himself in Prince Lu's Mansion. But he never thought that with an imperial edict from the Emperor, he would
Drive Brother Ji out of the capital and go to southern Yunnan.
The capital is located in the north of Daqi, and the land of southern Yunnan is located at the southernmost tip of Daqi, thousands of miles away from the capital. The road is extremely long, and it takes three or four months to travel.
They are also all away from Beijing, but the Fujian area where Brother Ting and Brother Lin went is much better. It is much closer to the capital, and Quanzhou and Fuzhou have seaports, making it a prosperous place.
Zhao Changqing couldn't accept this fact for a while, and kept clamoring to go to the palace to ask what happened: "I want to go to the palace to ask, but even if I want to leave Beijing, I shouldn't send you to such a remote place..."
Brother Ji tightly pulled his mother who was looking crazy, gritted his teeth and whispered: "Concubine, although there is no evidence about Prince Wuling, the emperor is suspicious of me."
"Now that I have accepted the order and left the capital, I can still retain some dignity. If I continue to make a fuss and quarrel with each other, I'm afraid my life will not be saved."
Zhao Changqing: "..."
Zhao Changqing's body trembled, like a balloon bursting with air. The anger in his heart turned into fear and he burst into tears.
All conspiracies and calculations are vulnerable to the supreme imperial power.
With an imperial edict from the Emperor, their mother and son were thrown into the dust, and there was no room for improvement in this life.
Brother Ji's eyes also flashed with water, and he said in a low voice: "Concubine, the imperial edict has been issued, and I cannot resist it. From today on, I will pack my luggage. In half a month, concubine, please follow me and leave the capital."
!”
"My father and the dragon throne were not destined to be together. Because of his unwillingness, he developed a rebellious intention and died young. Now that I think about it, I don't have this fate either. It's time for me to accept my fate!"
Zhao Changqing didn't know whether he heard it or not, but he was still crying.
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An imperial edict can make some people furious, while others feel happy and relieved.
No matter what, it is a foregone conclusion that all the princes will leave the capital.
Half a month later, Brother Ji and the three of them packed their bags and went into the palace to bid farewell to the emperor and empress. Zhao Changqing and Yin Xiaoxiao also entered the palace with their respective sons.
The truth of the matter is no longer important.
The farewell was imminent, and Xie Mingxi had no intention of breaking up. When she met Zhao Changqing, who was extremely old and haggard, her attitude was quite gentle: "Southern Yunnan is a long way, so please take care of yourself, sister-in-law."
Zhao Changqing forced out a smile and responded in a low voice without saying anything else.
Xie Mingxi was not in the mood to talk to her anymore. She looked at the energetic Yin Xiaoxiao and chuckled: "Sister-in-law Five, we have to say goodbye today. I don't know when we will see you again. Take care of yourself!"
Compared to the haggard and gloomy Zhao Changqing, Yin Xiaoxiao, who is about to leave Beijing, is quite content and joyful. Hearing this, he raised the corner of his mouth and said, "Don't worry! When I was young, a senior monk told me my fortune.
, saying that I am destined to live a long life. No matter where I go, I will live well! Why worry about not being able to get together in the future!"
This freedom and magnanimity are truly unparalleled!
Xie Mingxi smiled, and the faint sorrow of separation in her heart dissipated: "That's good! When you and I get together one day, we will definitely raise a toast and drink together, and get drunk together."
Yin Xiaoxiao grinned, shook Xie Mingxi's hand hard, then turned and left.
Brother Lin and his wife, Brother Ji and his wife, followed behind Yin Xiaoxiao and left together.
Immediately afterwards, Zhao Changqing's mother and son also left.
A Luo personally saw off several cousins.
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In the Jiaofang Hall, only Xie Mingxi and Sheng Hong were left.
Xie Mingxi glanced at the slightly empty Jiaofang Hall and suddenly sighed.
Sheng Hong seemed to know what she was lamenting. He held her hand and whispered: "Mingxi, don't worry, wait a few more years. When A Luo can take charge of her own business, I will pass the throne to A Luo. At that time, we will
The couple then left this palace, went to our Shu land, and returned to our Shu palace."
The gentle words reached her ears, and Xie Mingxi's nose felt slightly sore.
She doesn't like this palace, Sheng Hong has always known.
Although she was the empress and mother of the world, she still didn't like it here. The three years in Shu were the happiest time in her life.
Sheng Hong knows all this.
Familiar hands gently hugged her shoulders, and she gently snuggled into his arms.
Sheng Hong's familiar voice rang in his ears: "Mingxi, I know you don't like this place. Wait a moment and I'll take you away."
Xie Mingxi's eyes flashed with water, and she said in a low voice: "Are you willing to abdicate the throne? Are you willing to abdicate imperial power?"
Sheng Hong smiled silently: "Mingxi, in my heart, you are more important than anything else. For you, I will give up anything. It just so happens that we are not too old to walk out of the palace and travel around the territory of Daqi.
Let’s take a look around. When we are tired, we will go back to Shu to live our lives. Leave this palace and dragon chair to A Luo!”
The corners of Xie Mingxi's eyes were moist, and she responded softly: "Okay!"
The two hands were clasped together tightly.
Hold your son's hand and grow old together with him.
