With the sound of the tea cup breaking, Princess Yongjia suddenly stood up from the chair.
Her face was filled with disbelief, and her eyes were fixed on the inmate who was speaking.
"Who were you talking about just now? The descendant of the Wu family? The descendant of the King of Dingnan...Wu Chao?!"
The eunuch was slightly shocked by her reaction and the broken tea cup, but quickly calmed down - Her Highness the Princess did not have a calm temper, which he had seen from the first day she entered the palace.
Out.
Therefore, I just answered truthfully: "Your Highness, Princess, it is this person... This has been confirmed by Your Majesty and the Queen Mother personally. I think everyone will start preparing for the return ceremony to announce the world..."
Princess Yongjia could hardly react after hearing this.
How could this be?
How could it happen suddenly?
The father suddenly had an illegitimate son, but the illegitimate son was not an illegitimate son, but the eldest son of Empress Yuanxian...
And it’s not anyone else, but the grandson of the Wu family!
In an instant, many images flashed through Princess Yongjia's mind.
Last year, when she first arrived in the capital, she was shocked when she first saw the green-robed young man on horseback, but she didn't know the origin of his name. She didn't learn his identity until they met again at the palace banquet.
Before leaving Beijing, she mustered up the courage to go to her father to ask for a marriage decree to express her whole heart's wish——
But her father rejected her without thinking, and told her that the marriage between the Yan Palace and the Wu family would inevitably bring about many disadvantages, and told her to give up this idea...
At that time, she felt that her father was unwilling to help her, and he even refused to think of a way for her, so she refused outright. Although she felt aggrieved, she also remembered her father's words.
Therefore, when the overall situation was decided, the first thought that came to her mind was that this doubt could finally be dispelled!
Now that the father has become the father, she no longer has to worry about her marriage!
She has been thinking about it these past few days. When her father is free, she will definitely find an opportunity to mention this matter with him again... As for the rumors that the grandson of the Wu family already has a sweetheart, she doesn't believe it at all and doesn't care. It's true.
How could my sweetheart delay getting engaged? If so, it must be that her family background is too low to meet the family's rules - she is just a lowly thing, and she is worthy of paying even the slightest attention to her as a noble princess?
What she wants is hers as long as it's in her hands, and no one can try to snatch it from her!
And based on her current status, which woman in the world is qualified to compete with her?
This was what she had thought half a quarter of an hour ago——
In the blink of an eye, everything was destroyed.
The key now is not the marriage, but...
Now...should she call him brother?!
Princess Yongjia's face was red and white, and her mood was indescribable.
It turns out that the reason why my father was so resolutely opposed was because he had something else going on!
She didn't know how she sat back in the chair, she didn't know when the prisoner left, and she didn't know how she should feel about this sudden incident.
Also sitting there in a daze was Heidegger.
Until a palace maid appeared by the curtain, the nun beside Haishi went up to ask. After a while, she turned back and reminded her softly: "Mother, it's time to pass on the lunch..."
Haishi's originally somewhat distracted eyes gathered together, nodded slightly, and said: "Okay, tell them to prepare."
After saying that, he looked at his daughter: "Do you want to stay and share Son'er?"
Princess Yongjia also came back to her senses. When she looked up, she saw a cautious look on her face, and she suddenly felt angry - what time had it been? The queen mother still looked like this, as if she was afraid that if she missed a lunch, someone would catch her.
Look at the handle!
In the face of such a big event, do you dare not even say a word?
Facing those eyes that were always full of scruples, Princess Yongjia felt a heavy breath in her heart and could hardly breathe. She suppressed her anger and asked: "Hasn't the father and the queen mentioned such a big matter as recognizing the emperor's eldest son before?
Have you passed?"
Why does the Queen Mother always know nothing!
Heideshi shook his head slightly, with a hint of imperceptible bitterness in his voice: "Your father has a lot of things to deal with...and this is a major matter in the court, and it is not my place to interfere."
Princess Yongjia gritted her teeth and closed her eyes.
These again!
These breathless stupid words again!
"It's no wonder that my father doesn't value you!" She stood up suddenly and looked at Heidegger with red eyes: "If you don't ask for it or fight for it, as time goes by, people will really think you don't want it, so what?
I’ll think of giving it to us again!”
Maybe she was extremely disappointed, or maybe she just didn't know how to face it at the moment. After saying this, the girl didn't want to say another word, turned around, and strode out of the inner hall.
Haishi opened his mouth, wanting to call out the person, but he was afraid of attracting the attention of the people outside the palace.
The beaded curtain that had been thrown off by the girl was swaying gently.
Heidegger lowered his slightly red eyes.
Before entering Prince Yan's Mansion, she was not such a timid character...
Is it really because she doesn’t want it and doesn’t want to fight for it?
I don't dare.
Even more so, I know I am unworthy.
Mammy always said before that she had had opportunities before, but she never took advantage of them. For example, when Sonny was young, the prince obviously liked children very much. He wanted to hug Sonny, but she refused to let him. The number of times, the prince
Then he gradually stopped getting close to his children——
She was really just too scared at that time, too afraid that young naughty children would bump into him and offend him...
Grandma said that she had missed it, and if she wanted to make up for it tonight, she would have to spend more time.
But is it really too late?
It seems now that there is no such thing as sooner or later...
Sooner or later, she had no chance. From beginning to end, he could never hold a second person in his heart.
Queen Yuanxian, Yuanxian...
Since there is only one word of Yuan, why should we say more?
But...how would she explain this to Sonny?
His Majesty had said from the very beginning that it was up to her to decide whether to explain it to Sonny or not, and he would never interfere.
But……
Lunch is eaten absentmindedly.
After the meal, he calmed down and ordered the maid brought from Mizhou to see Princess Yongjia, and said: "...Tell Son'er not to talk nonsense at this moment, let alone to fool around in front of her father.
"
The maid agreed and left immediately.
Immediately, the nanny dismissed the attendants on the grounds that the queen wanted to take a lunch break.
"Now that the matter has come to this, I still need to remind you of some things..." Nanny stood beside the couch and whispered: "Now that the prince has been found, I still need to treat you kindly..."
Heidegger smiled silently.
A grown-up child with such a background, such vision, and abilities are of course not to mention, so why does she need to be treated kindly?
But she knew clearly that when her mother said "treat her kindly", she meant that she should not be in trouble with this child, and it was best not to even think about it.
You can't have any thoughts about making things difficult for your children, and you should let go of other thoughts...
Grandma sighed softly.
"It's good to be like this now... Since Your Majesty has allowed you to sit on the Queen's throne in accordance with the rules, it shows that he has a kind heart, so there is no need to worry anymore."
She had previously thought that there were no children in Prince Yan's palace, so she thought of asking the empress to try her best.
But now I know...
In this case, it's better to take a step back and stop thinking about things you shouldn't think about.
Once people have delusional thoughts, it is always easy to do wrong things.
I used to be in Prince Yan's Mansion, but now I am in this harem. There may be many concubines to deal with in the future. The empress' temperament is really not suitable for fighting with others, so it is better to calm down.
Just keep what is in front of you.
Heide straightened the corners of his lips slightly, lowered his eyes and nodded.
"I understand everything."
It's fine just like that.
It would be nice to be with him all the time.
But what does that child look like? Does she look more like him or Empress Yuanxian?
In addition to being happy to find this child, he must also like and feel sorry for this child...
She should also be happy for him.
Heide twitched the corners of his lips, suppressing the conflicting bitterness in his heart.
…
As preparations are being made in an orderly manner for the emperor's eldest son to recognize his ancestor and return to the clan, news has been released in the palace.
The settlement of a major event must always give a clear explanation to the world.
This truth, which spanned nineteen long years, inevitably caused a great sensation. As soon as it appeared in the world, it attracted all the attention, regardless of whether it was officials, dignitaries or ordinary people.
After more than ten days of fermentation, various rumors and theories emerged one after another about the twists and turns of the emperor's eldest son's life experience. Wu Chao himself was surprised to hear that he had ever had such an experience.
Putting aside the various gossips, as far as the derivatives of this matter are concerned, the most popular one in the past two days is the playbook that has been circulated in major teahouses and theater troupes——
Although the original name of the protagonist has been concealed in this play, individuals can still identify what is being said.
It contains not only the twists and turns of life and death, but also the tear-jerking warmth and choices. Even the senior theater critic in the industry, the Minister of Rites, had to praise him - the person who wrote this book is truly worthy of a tree.
Zixing teaches a good seedling to compete with.
As for why it was definitely not written by the Purple Star Sect?
——The writing style is completely different!
Furthermore, can the Purple Star Sect write a product that has a positive impact on the Xie family?
But having said that, it’s been a long time since I’ve seen a new work from the Purple Star Sect. The deposed emperor was such a good subject, and it’s difficult to control it in a chaotic moment. Is it reasonable not to take the opportunity to publish ten books overnight?
After thinking about it, I always feel that something is not quite right...
Thinking of a certain possibility, the Minister of Rites could not help but feel that he might lose his happiness.
No matter what, personal happiness is a small matter, but the stability of the government is a big deal.
And isn’t there a new star rising?
The Minister of Etiquette was holding tea in one hand and a storybook in the other, drinking tea and ironing the papers leisurely.
At the same moment, Akui was reading the same version of the story to her girl vividly.
Oh, it can't be said that they are the same edition. The edition she has is the original manuscript written by Shouming himself.
Speaking of which, Shouming was able to write because of her encouragement - there were so many random fabrications outside, so rather than asking others to write nonsense, it would be better to do it yourself, at least to ensure objectivity and positivity, right?
After all, the dissemination of stories is just to entertain the public on the surface, but on the inside it is also a way to guide the atmosphere of public opinion!
Furthermore, wouldn’t it be a pity if Shouming had such a good talent and didn’t put it to full use?
But this talent is too good!
The little maid couldn't help but choked up her voice while reading.
I think Akui has read countless story books, and she thinks she has long ago developed a cold heart that remains unmoved by sensational plots. But now she has read this story book no less than ten times, but she still sheds tears.
impulse.
She was reading the paragraph about Queen Yuan Xian's determination to have a caesarean section to retrieve her son. She choked up while reading it, and Xu Mingyi felt her heart tightening when she heard it - it was obviously an old thing that happened nineteen years ago, but Xu Mingyi still had a feeling at this time.
There was an indescribable sense of urgency, and there was a force in my heart that eagerly wanted to enter Prince Yan's mansion that night and stretch out my hand to help.
It is inevitable that some so-called exaggerated changes will be added to the story.
It can be imagined that the fear, despair, helplessness that Queen Yuan Xian experienced at that time, as well as her firm determination, and attachment and concern for her husband and young son, were only worse than what was written in the book.
Nothing less.
A few days ago, she had just gone with Wu Chao to pay homage to Queen Yuanxian in private.
I heard that the day of Queen Yuan Xian's transference was set after Wu Chao's ancestor recognition ceremony.
——Your Majesty probably hopes that Wu Chao can escort the coffin of Queen Yuan Xian in his original capacity.
As the wind rustled in his ears, Xu Mingyi subconsciously turned her head and looked out the window.
The beginning of summer has just passed, and the ginkgo tree in the courtyard is shaking its leaves coolly.
On the 15th, it will be the eighth day of June...
Xu Mingyi counted in his heart.
That day was the day Wu Chao returned home.
…
And what came a few days earlier than the ancestor recognition ceremony was a reward decree that was sent to the Xu family in Qingyunfang——
In addition to countless positive praises, gold, silver, fields and silks, Xu Qiwei, the duke of the town, was granted the title of King of Dongyang, with a fiefdom, no reduction in military power, and a hereditary system.
This is the second king with a different surname besides Dingnan Prince since the founding of Daqing.
However, there was not a single objection from the whole court.
After careful planning, it has been nearly two months since the new emperor ascended the throne, so this reward is actually too late.
Those who have made meritorious deeds will be rewarded according to their merits, but the Xu family, which can be said to have made the greatest contribution, is the last one.
All officials knew that this reward would never be missed. The new emperor's delay in hearing the decree probably had other considerations.
Now, it is finally clear.
Granting the throne was actually expected by many people. After all, the credit lies here, and if you want to reward someone higher, it is inevitable to be crowned king.
As for not reducing military power - this may be explained by the fact that it has just established a foothold, and some things should not be rushed to reassure people's hearts.
Can be granted a fiefdom in Dongyang...
Although the land of Dongyang is not as rich as Ningyang, it is still rich and accessible, and everyone knows that it is the ancestral home of the Xu family and the place where Xu Qiwei made his fortune.
Allowing Xu Qiwei to return to Dongyang is equivalent to allowing him to take root at the root...
If you dig this root down, it will be very deep.
It can even be foreseen that in a few generations there will be the second Ningyang Wu family, transforming into a truly aristocratic family with a solid foundation.
The new emperor's intentions in this are extremely worthy of consideration.
Even their speculation about not reducing military power immediately seemed narrow-minded and self-righteous.
These are the opinions of outsiders, and how this reward is determined, no one knows better than the Xu family——
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Author's note: I'm recovering. I've been a little allergic around the wound for the past two days. I can't wait to write something to update it. I really miss everyone. (As for why I wrote it in the text, it is specially for book friends from other channels to read. I have other things during the recovery period.
A book friend from the channel sent me a private message to Weibo and asked me why the update was discontinued. It is said that the note and the author's words cannot be seen? So I will explain it here and welcome everyone to Qidian Reading and other genuine channels to read and support.)
