Xiao Muyun in the capital city has received the news from Baifeng City that Si Xiujie "died".
He smashed his favorite celadon tea bowl in anger, but at the same time he understood that Si Jiajun was a power he could not obtain.
Even if he really pushes out the precious concubine and Prince Ming now, he can only lure Guiqi back. After losing the master Si Xiujie, the Si family army will all belong to the little master Si Wanchang, his grandson.
Moreover, until the little master reaches adulthood, he will not obey any instructions and will only protect the little master from growing up.
Today, the courtier also asked in the main hall whether to hold a dragon dance competition on the second day of February this year. He was originally not in such a mood, but then after hearing the words of the Minister of Rites, his mind was shaken again.
"Your Majesty, the Holy Qin is now in a prosperous age. Although it is currently facing a shortage of salt, it cannot mean anything. It is just a natural disaster. The annual dragon dance meeting is the best manifestation of this peaceful and prosperous age.
If no exception is made, it may cause panic across the country."
He readily agreed, just to show all parties that he was not defeated at this time, and that he was still the proud man of heaven, the emperor of the current Holy Qin.
So he ordered that this year's dragon dance event must be bigger, stronger, and even grander.
When he returned to the harem, he told the chamberlain around him: "Remove the precious concubine and the guardian of Mingming, it is useless."
The chamberlain responded immediately: "Yes, Your Majesty."
"I have wronged the mother and son during this time. I just want to use this dragon dance event to make up for it. I also gave them ten pieces of silk and satin, ten pieces of pearls, and two sets of hair and face. I also ordered the clothing bureau to go to Yongyan Palace immediately to provide precious concubine and
King Ming made new clothes." He said with self-confidence and kindness.
"My servant obeys the order." The head chamberlain lowered his head even lower.
At this time, in Yongyan Palace, Concubine Baogui and Prince Ming were sitting in chairs, listening to a man dressed as a palace official explaining something to them. Concubine Baogui had a solemn look on her face, holding one hand tightly with Prince Ming.
There was hesitation in his eyes.
At this time, Wang Ming gently shook her hand and said: "Mother, since the emperor's sister has made arrangements, how about we just listen to the emperor's sister?"
The precious concubine looked at him in surprise and asked in a low voice: "Do you really want to..."
Prince Ming nodded firmly: "When I learned that the emperor's sister and her brother-in-law left the capital, I knew that it was their last resort. Didn't my mother and concubine also support it at the time? Now that my brother-in-law is seriously injured, the emperor's sister will be there.
With the little imperial uncle protecting you, you may not necessarily be safe. Even if what the father wants can no longer be realized, will he really let the descendants of the Si family go? What will the imperial sister do then?
?As long as we no longer become bargaining chips, I think it won’t be difficult for Sister Huang.”
The precious concubine's eyes flashed with relief, and she nodded to him: "My son really understands."
She looked at the palace servant again and said: "How are you going to leave this heavily guarded palace? Have you thought about it? You must not let you warriors suffer because of our mother and son. In that case, I will be even more sorry for His Highness King Chen."
The palace man smiled at her and said, "Don't worry, Concubine Baogui, we have already made arrangements, but we can't make a final decision until the early stages of implementation. We ask Concubine Baogui and His Highness Prince Ming to wait a little longer."
Not long after the palace man was sent away, the people who came to convey the order arrived. Not only did they remove the guards guarding the palace gate, but they also rewarded them with many items.
After sending these people away, Concubine Zhibao couldn't help but smile miserably when she looked at the things on the table. Prince Ming even turned his head outside the room without even looking at it.
During this time, he had been heartbroken by his father because of this incident. Just to get something that didn't belong to him, to lure his son-in-law who was far away from home to return to Beijing, and to take his mother-in-law and brother-in-law as hostages.
This is not something that a father can do. Although he is not very old, he grew up in a royal family. He has known things earlier and more than children from ordinary families since he was a child. How could he not understand?
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However, in his heart, he did not believe that such a brave man as his brother-in-law would be seriously injured and die. Moreover, the little emperor's uncle was still there, and he would not let anything happen to him. He still had a glimmer of hope and a yearning in his heart.
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The arrival of the Bureau of Clothes brought unexpected news to their mother and son, which was about the dragon dance event on the second day of February. This made the precious concubine feel completely disappointed.
Although there is no interruption in the supply of salt in the palace, it is still restricted. The rationed distribution started half a year ago. It can be seen that there must be a serious shortage of salt on the market. At this time, do not think about it.
How to alleviate the salt crisis, but still have to carry out this hypocritical so-called "prosperity" event? Isn't this a waste of people and money?
In the past, the precious concubine could really give Xiao Muchun some advice because she had different ideas, but since this incident happened, she has long since given up and will not say another word.
After the queen learned that people from the Clothing Bureau made clothes for Concubine Guizhen and Prince Ming, she came to the house with several concubines who were attached to her. Concubine Guizhen directly claimed that she was sick, closed the palace door, and did not receive them at all.
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After the emperor learned about this, instead of blaming Concubine Guigui, he reprimanded the queen, which escalated her hostility towards Concubine Guizhou.
On the second day of the second lunar month, when the dragon raises its head, lights are decorated in front of the palace. In addition to the civil and military officials gathered on the tower, many people in the capital were driven to the scene by officials and soldiers, just to create a
A scene of peace and prosperity comes.
As soon as the hour came, gongs and drums were beating loudly, and eight dragon dance teams entered the venue. Under the leadership of the dragon beads, they transformed into a motionless appearance and flew up and down. It was even more spectacular, attracting cheers from the venue.
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On the Imperial City Tower, everyone was extremely happy, cheering and applauding constantly, and everyone's face was filled with smiles.
Only Concubine Zhigui and Prince Ming had indifferent expressions. At this time, their hands were tightly held together, but their eyes were not focused on the eight tumbling dragons below, but on the lively crowd.
, looking for something.
Just when the dragons were grabbing the dragon ball, the dragon ball was supposed to spray a stream of flames into the sky, and then the dragon ball would rise up, and then the dragons would grab it. But just when the person holding the dragon ball was about to set it off, I don't know which one was hit by it.
The dragon pushed him hard, and he stumbled a step without losing his balance. The dragon ball in his hand tilted its direction, and flames spurted out, heading straight towards the Imperial City Tower. Everyone who saw this situation screamed loudly in fright.
Fortunately, the flames were deflected and only hit the eaves. However, a lot of sparks sprayed into the position where everyone was standing, and the tower immediately became a mess.
But just above the city tower, two figures jumped towards the bottom of the city tower, and downstairs there happened to be about thirty men in black who pulled up a big net to catch the two people, and led them in this chaos.
They fled until there was no one left, and the officers and soldiers guarding outside the city wall had no idea what had just happened.
It wasn't until the next day that someone from the palace came to report that Concubine Baizhen and Prince Ming were missing. Xiao Muyun immediately ordered a city-wide search. At this time, Concubine Baizhen and Prince Ming were already on their way in a carriage arranged by Feng Qingge.
On the way to Cangque County.
She opened the car curtains and looked at the blurred capital. There was no hatred or resentment in her heart. There was only one feeling, that of relief.
Prince Ming, on the other hand, was very excited, because he would soon meet his idol Si Xiujie, and the little emperor's uncle was there. He wanted to learn from the little emperor's uncle, become a war king, and defend the people of Shengqin.