Chapter 379 Clear her name!
But within two days, the news that the emperor of Northern Xinjiang had been replaced spread throughout the capital of Xia State.
At the same time, there is another piece of news.
That is, the emperor of Northern Xinjiang was able to be changed because a meritorious official of the Xia Kingdom assassinated the previous emperor Huyan Ye.
However, the hero will return to Beijing in these days!
Xie Yao and Xiao Ji naturally knew who the hero was, but they did not announce it to the public. After all, the person had not yet arrived in the capital, and they were worried about something unexpected happening on the way.
It is necessary to reward people according to their merits, but everything has to wait until the meritorious officials arrive in the capital.
Seven days later.
Capital city, city gate.
Zhu Qing and Si Nan followed the Emperor and Empress' instructions and went to the city gate to greet them in person.
Accompanying the two were Xuan Yue, Master Xuan, and Madam Xuan.
“Here it comes!”
Qian He saw the escorted carriage from afar and shouted excitedly, "Miss, Master and Madam, the Second Miss is back!"
Xuan Yue was naturally very excited.
The hero of this time is none other than the second lady of the Xuan family - Xuan Shu!
Master Xuan and Madam Xuan also had red eyes.
Inside the carriage, Xuan Shu couldn't help but lift the curtain. She looked a lot rougher than she was half a year ago.
The grassland's exposure to wind and sun was naturally not as good as her life of luxury in the capital, but her physical condition had improved a lot.
Before the carriage stopped, she couldn't wait to run off the carriage and rushed towards the Xuan family!
Xuan Shu knelt on the ground and said, "Father, mother, sister, I am sorry for making you worried."
Xuan Yue supported Madam Xuan, and they both started crying. Grand Tutor Xuan quickly stepped forward to help his daughter up, "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back, it's good that you're back!"
Last year, when news of Xuan Shu's treason came, Taifu Xuan and Madam Xuan naturally did not believe it.
Although Master Xuan had his own selfish motives, he was loyal to the emperor and patriotic, and was wholeheartedly devoted to the Xia Kingdom.
He absolutely did not believe that the daughter he had raised with such love and care would commit treason.
For this, he and Madam Xuan also blamed Xuan Yue who confessed his guilt.
But now think about it...
I'm afraid Xuan Yue already knew about it at that time, and Xuan Yue hid the couple, leaving her alone outside to face the wind and rain.
Thinking about it now, Master Xuan felt sad and regretful.
The ones who have suffered the most in the past six months were not them, but Xuan Yue and Xuan Shu.
One who is misunderstood by everyone and blamed by his closest relatives.
A person is in a foreign country, without any relatives around him.
Master Xuan looked at his two daughters distressedly and held their hands. "Yuer, Shushu, in the past... it was your fault, your fault..."
"Dad." The two sisters said at the same time, "You don't need to blame yourself. This has nothing to do with you."
Xuan Yue said: "I knew the truth, but I didn't tell you and made you worry."
Xuan Shu said: "I caused you to be scolded when I was out there, I..."
"It's alright, it's alright." Madam Xuan stepped forward, hugged her two daughters, and cried so hard that she could hardly stand. "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back."
Her two daughters are fine, which is better than anything else.
Master Xuan said, "It is my great fortune to have you two daughters in my life!"
He knew that Xuanshu had done some bad things in the past, but he was very happy that Xuanshu had come to his senses and did not go further down the wrong path.
Xuan Yue said: "Early this morning, His Majesty and His Majesty have issued an edict to clear your name."
Xuan Yue held Xuan Shu's hand and looked at the crowd of people behind them, the welcoming team lined up in two rows, and said, "Shu Shu, these people are here to welcome you home."
After Xuan Yue finished speaking, he took a step back and stood next to Master Xuan and Madam Xuan, looking at his sister's back.
They all knew that this was Xuanshu’s home court and the glory that belonged to Xuanshu.
She should have it all to herself!
Xuan Shu turned around, but saw only three faces full of relief and encouragement. They followed behind her but did not steal her limelight.
As if to say, they will always have her back.
The people welcomed Xuanshu warmly.
Accompanied by his family and escorted by Sinan, Zhuqing and others, Xuanshu entered the palace and went straight to the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
Xie Yao and Xiao Ji were already waiting for her.
The Xuan family stepped forward and saluted, "Your Majesty, Queen."
Xuan Shu looks much more stable.
"No need to be polite, please take a seat."
Xiao Ji said in a deep voice: "Miss Xuan, you have worked hard on this mission to the northern border."
The Xuan family members stood up, and Xuan Shu answered very appropriately, "This time, in addition to me, there are many other people including Miss Wei San who have made great contributions secretly. I dare not take credit for it."
Although she made great contributions this time, she would never have been able to reach this point without the support and protection of the Xia people.
She knew it very well and did not take any credit for it at the moment, her attitude was very humble.
After answering, everyone in the Xuan family sat down one after another, and their postures were very reserved.
"Miss Xuan, there is no need to be modest." Xiao Ji said, "You have made great contributions in this matter. Now that you have returned home in glory, the court will certainly reward you."
Xiao Ji and Xie Yao both dislike pretentiousness and prefer to be simple and direct.
Xiao Ji gave Li Dajian a look.
Li Dajian immediately picked up the tray on the dragon table, on which were two volumes of imperial edicts.
"Please take a look, Miss Xuan." said Li Dajian.
"This..." Xuan Shu hesitated. She really didn't know what the situation was.
Xie Yao explained with a smile, "These two volumes of imperial edicts are two rewards. Miss Xuan, take a look and see which one you like."
"Choose whichever one you like."
Still, is it possible to do this?
No one in the Xuan family expected this. Xuan Shu was also surprised. After hesitating for a moment, he thanked Enqing and picked up an imperial edict from the tray and opened it.
Then she opened her mouth slightly, her face full of shock and surprise, but her eyes never left the imperial edict.
Because it was an imperial decree, Xuan Yue and others were very curious but did not dare to take a look rashly.
Xie Yao noticed what they were thinking and said with a smile, "You can all take a look."
After all, they are a family, and he can also provide Xuanshu with advice.
After Xie Yao said this, Xuan Yue was not polite anymore. He thanked her and moved closer to Xuan Shu.
Master Xuan and Madam Xuan were still a little hesitant, but seeing Xuan Yue like this, they knew that the Queen was sincere, and because they were worried that her curiosity was even stronger, they also looked over.
At this moment, everyone in the Xuan family was stunned.
This imperial edict was to grant an official position to Xuanshu.
Although Wei Chan and Zhao Ying now hold official positions in the Northern Border Army, they are both in the military and not many people even in the court know about them.
If this imperial edict was really issued, then Xuanshu could be said to be the first female official in the court!
This was a huge blow to the entire court.
"Your Majesty, no!" Master Xuan's first reaction was to refuse. If it were any other woman, he would simply think: How can a woman be an official?
But this was his beloved daughter, and all he felt was worry and heartache.
There is no such precedent in the court. If his daughter were to become a prominent figure... he would be really worried.
In his memory, his daughter Shushu was extremely spoiled. She had been spoiled by him and his wife since she was a child and had no law to obey. She had a delicate personality and had to get whatever she wanted.
She has never suffered any hardship, so how could she be qualified to be the first female official?
"Master Xuan." Xie Yao looked at the expressions of Xuan Shu and Xuan Yue and said, "This is a reward for Miss Xuan."
How to choose should be decided by Xuanshu.
Master Xuan immediately shut up, and Madam Xuan said, "There is another one."
At her reminder, the Xuan family opened another imperial edict. After taking a look at it, Master Xuan and Madam Xuan breathed a sigh of relief.
This imperial edict was much more "normal", conferring the title of princess on Xuanshu.
Xuan Shu and Xuan Yue also shifted their gaze over and saw the contents of the imperial edict clearly.
"There's no rush for this matter." Xie Yao said, "You don't need to make a decision right away. You can discuss it after you go back and then make a decision."
Hearing this, the Xuan family breathed a sigh of relief.
Master Xuan wanted to say something, but he knew in his heart that neither the Queen nor the Empress liked him, so he did not dare to speak rashly.
"Miss Xuan was exhausted from the long journey back home and didn't get enough rest. She must have worked very hard."
"Now, His Majesty has issued an edict to restore the reputation of Miss Xuan and the Xuan family. The Xuan family's house has been cleaned out and can now be moved in directly."
"Miss Xuan, you should take a rest first. It won't be too late to come back to the palace to reply after you have rested well."
After Xie Yao finished speaking, everyone bowed and left immediately.
Xie Yao gave Zhu Qing a look, and Zhu Qing followed with understanding. After the Xuan family members left the Yangxin Palace, she spoke, "Miss Xuan, please stay."
Everyone in the Xuan family stopped and looked at Xuan Yue.
"The Queen asks you to enter the palace tomorrow."
This is also the thoughtfulness of Xie Yao. After all, Xuan Shu has just come back, and Xuan Yue must have a good reunion with her sister.
Xuan Yue knew it very well, and immediately said gratefully: "I obey your command."
After the Xuan family left, Zhu Qing returned to the Yangxin Palace and reported, "Your Majesty, I have conveyed your meaning."
Xie Yao nodded and looked at Xiao Ji, "Your Majesty, have you really decided?"
Xiao Ji nodded, "The imperial edict has been written, Yaoyao still doesn't believe it?"
Xie Yao shook her head and said, "Of course I believe Your Majesty, but this may not be a good thing for Your Majesty."
"Why is it not a good thing?" Xiao Ji asked back: "Making Yaoyao happy is my greatest achievement."
"Xiao, Ji!" Xie Yao glared at him, "I'm talking to you seriously."
Xiao Ji treated Xie Yao naturally, and Xie Yao became more and more natural in front of Xiao Ji.
Hearing the two people talking at this moment, Li Dajian, Sinan, Zhuqing and others all lowered their heads, pretending not to see or hear.
Xiao Ji's expression immediately became serious, and he looked at Xie Yao seriously and said, "Of course it's a good thing."
"I just found out during this investigation that there are so many people in the court who are just sitting there doing nothing. Naturally, I have to put some pressure on them."
"Besides." Xiao Ji's expression became serious, and he said, "We are all citizens of Xia Country, so we cannot favor one over the other."
Xie Yao knew that Xiao Ji was speaking from the heart, but he certainly didn't tell the whole story.
Xie Yao saw it, but didn't expose it.
Give Xuanshu a chance to become a female official and enter the court openly.
This is not just a simple imperial edict. All officials in the court will definitely oppose it.
Having women serve as officials will have a severe impact on the current and future court situation.
But Xiao Ji did it anyway.
In fact, those two imperial edicts were both addressed to the Xuan family.
If Xuanshu chooses the princess, then the position of female official will belong to Xuanyue.
If Xuan Shu chooses the female official, Xie Yao will give Xuan Yue another chance. She has been optimistic about Xuan Yue for a long time.
"Your Majesty." Xie Yao looked at him, "You are so kind."
"Yaoyao." Xiao Ji said, "I still prefer you to call me by my full name."
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Master Xuan remained silent all the way and did not express any opinion.
After all, this matter is of great importance. If it gets out... his daughter will probably become the target of public criticism and will not be tolerated by some officials in the court.
Only after returning to his familiar home did Master Xuan breathe a sigh of relief.
He immediately dismissed the servants and said to Xuan Shu, "Shu Shu, I think the princess is very good."
Madam Xuan also nodded, but she had always been gentle in character, so she did not speak at this moment, but only nodded to express her opinion.
Xuan Yue did not speak immediately. She had noticed that her sister's attitude was not right in the Yangxin Palace today. "Shushu, what do you think?"
Xuan Shu said directly: "I want to go to Honglu Temple."
The Honglu Temple is in charge of foreign affairs. Your Majesty and Your Majesty assigned this office to her, which was obviously not a casual decision but one that they had carefully considered.
"How can that be possible?" Master Xuan frowned, "Shushu, do you know what this means? As the first female official in the dynasty, do you know how much pressure you have to bear?"
Xuan Shu said: "Dad, Zhao Ying and Wei Chan also have official positions." She saw clearly in the Northern Territory that although these two people were women, they were also extremely respected in the Northern Territory.
And that respect is not because of others, but only because of themselves.
A vague idea had sprouted in her mind at that time, and now she is more and more certain: she wants to be that kind of person.
"They are in the military camps and in the northern borders, and those civil officials in the court are out of reach."
Master Xuan said, "Besides, who are they? A merchant girl and a military commander's daughter, how can they compare with you? You were raised in luxury since you were a child, and you have a delicate personality..."
"Father." Xuan Shu interrupted Master Xuan, met his eyes, and said, "They are all good. I am your daughter, am I not as good as them?"
"And Dad, after more than half a year, I am no longer the same as before." Xuan Shu's voice was steady, but his words left Master Xuan and Madam Xuan silent.
Everyone knows what will happen when a delicate girl goes undercover for more than half a year.
Master Xuan and Madam Xuan were naturally more worried about their daughter, and did not dare to mention other things rashly for fear of making Xuan Shu sad.
But I didn't expect Xuan Shu to mention it on his own initiative.
“Shushu…”
Master Xuan looked distressed and wanted to say something else, but Xuan Yue spoke faster, "Dad, I believe Shushu."
Xuanshu had done many wrong things in the past, but now he can be described as "completely transformed".
Her posture was still a little weak, but her eyes were firm.
Xuan Shu smiled at Xuan Yue, "Sister, I did a lot of wrong things in the past and implicated you. I'm sorry."
Xuan Yue's eyes turned red, and she felt relieved and distressed.
Her sister has grown up.
You must have suffered a lot after being away for so long.
"Sisters shouldn't talk about this." Xuan Yue said, "Dad has a point. This matter is indeed very serious."
"But if you really have confidence, I support you."
Xuan Yue looked at Master Xuan, "Daddy will support you too."
Just as Taifu Xuan said, Xuanshu's identity is different. Apart from being a returned hero, she is also the daughter of Taifu.
Their grandfather and maternal grandfather had many students all over the world, and many court officials in the court were related to their family.
This is Xuanshu's advantage.
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