Lieutenant General Chen knelt on the ground, not daring to say a word.
"I allow you to go home and spend some time with your family. Keep your mouth shut first."
After saying that, he looked at Nangong Yunxue and her daughter below, and seeing Nangong Jiu dancing with joy, he assumed that she was happy.
"Someone, escort Lieutenant General Chen out."
Deputy General Chen panicked: "Your Majesty, I was wrong. I won't do it again."
Two cold-faced guards came forward and dragged him out of the hall without saying a word.
Minister Lin and Minister Sun both slapped their lips quietly, feeling a little scared.
The hall soon returned to normal.
Nangong Yunxue hugged Nangong Jiu and saluted.
Emperor Dong Ling raised his hand cheerfully: "Get up!"
Then he said to Eunuch Wei: "Laifu, I haven't seen Jiuer for a few days. Bring her here so I can take a look."
Eunuch Wei agreed, walked to Nangong Yunxue, and said with a smile: "Madam Xue, please give the princess to our family."
The ministers looked at each other in confusion.
It was normal for the emperor to hold the baby at the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet, but it was a bit unusual for him to hold the baby in the court where state affairs were being discussed.
The ministers, who were used to observing people's words and expressions, had their own plans in mind.
It seems that this little ancestor cannot be offended!
As soon as Nangong Jiu arrived in the arms of Emperor Dongling, he grinned and burst into laughter.
[You bestowed a title upon my mother and also crowned me a princess. As a token of my gratitude, I grant you five years of longevity!]
As soon as the little baby voice fell, she reached out to grab the hand of Emperor Dongling.
Emperor Dongling felt a warm current flowing through his body, and he felt comfortable all over.
"Good boy!" Emperor Dongling was ecstatic, but when he saw his ministers looking at him inquiringly, he hurriedly controlled his emotions.
"This child and I get along very well."
Minister Lin of the Ministry of Works embezzled funds. Gold, silver, and jewelry piled high in the secret room of his study, and his account books were kept in a black box in the secret room.
Minister Sun of the Ministry of Revenue accepted bribes and allocated fertile farmland to a merchant named Jia Fugui, resulting in the murder of several people. The evidence was found in a floor-standing blue and white porcelain vase in Jia Fugui's bedroom.
Nangong Jiu recalled the contents of the book, blowing bubbles, and exposing other people's secrets with a calm face.
Emperor Dongling took note of it secretly and winked at Eunuch Wei.
Eunuch Wei stepped forward and said, "If you have anything to say, please report it. If not, please withdraw."
The ministers looked at each other, but no one stepped forward to speak.
"Withdraw from the court!"
The ministers filed out of the hall and began to discuss in low voices.
"It seems that Madam Xue and her daughter are truly blessed by the gods."
"Yes, I was standing next to Lieutenant General Chen and didn't see what happened. I just heard a crisp sound of 'snap', and Lieutenant General Chen was hit hard."
"The Emperor is also protecting them. From now on, it's better to avoid provoking that mother and daughter, lest you get into trouble and not know what happened."
"That's right! Madam Xue is not only beautiful, but also has an extraordinary demeanor. I have to tell my family when I get home that they should show her respect when they see her next time."
"You can't be disrespectful. Madam Xue is a first-rank imperial concubine, and that little baby is Princess Dingguo!"
Minister Lin and Minister Sun lowered their heads and felt a chill on their backs after hearing this, regretting their momentary verbal pleasure.
Here, Emperor Dongling said to Nangong Honglie and his son, "You should go back first. The Queen and I want to keep Xue'er and her daughter in the palace for two days. Jiu'er still needs to enter the Jade Plate, and we have some things to do."
Nangong Honglie and his son bowed and accepted the gesture, nodded to Nangong Yunxue, and left.
Emperor Dongling joyfully shook Nangong Jiu's little hand.
"Jiu'er, did you beat that guy?"
[It’s Xiaoxing!] Nangong Jiu grinned.
"Xiaoxing?"
Nangong Yunxue hesitated for a moment, then pointed to the small broom hanging around Nangong Jiu's waist.
"As soon as Jiu'er was born, it and Xiao Wang followed."
Emperor Dong Ling picked up the small broom, looked at it, and then gently put it back in its place.
"What about Xiao Wang?"
"Xiao Wang is a big dog. He often carries Jiu'er around the house to play. Since we were going to the palace, we didn't bring him along because we were worried it would be inconvenient."
Emperor Dong Ling was overjoyed: "They should all be protecting Jiu'er, right?"
Seeing Nangong Xue nodded, he continued: "It's not inconvenient at all. As long as Jiuer is willing, Xiao Wang can enter the palace at any time.
I also want to see what Xiao Wang looks like."
"yes!"
Emperor Dongling summoned Eunuch Wei.
"Laifu, send a few people to escort Xue'er and her daughter to Kunning Palace. I have something to take care of and will be there soon."
Eunuch Wei smiled and waved his hand: "Madame Chen, who is with the Empress, has been waiting outside with her men for quite some time."
"Okay then! Xue'er, take Jiu'er and go with them first."
"Yes, Xue'er, take your leave!"
Nangong Yunxue followed Eunuch Wei out of the hall, and Nanny Chen and others who were waiting not far away hurried over to greet them.
"Madam Xue, the Queen has sent this old servant to pick you and Princess Dingguo up!"
"Excuse me, Aunt Chen!"
"No trouble, I am very happy."
The palace maids brought a sedan chair and carried Nangong Yunxue and her daughter, talking and laughing all the way to Kunning Palace.
On the other side, watching Nangong Yunxue and her daughter walk away, Emperor Dongling stood up and took a few steps, and the discomfort in his body completely disappeared.
Five years of life...
Emperor Dongling was restrained by his image as an emperor and did not reveal his emotions too much.
"Someone come!"
The leader of the secret guards, Ajie, appears.
"master!"
"Get Zhang Jianye here."
"Yes!" Ajie clasped his fists and left.
After an incense stick of time, Zhang Jianye hurried over and saluted: "I pay my respects to the emperor!"
"Well, take two teams of guards and go to the homes of Minister Lin of the Ministry of Works and Jia Fugui, the royal merchant of East City."
After Emperor Dongling gave these instructions, Zhang Jianye suppressed his surprise and quickly left the hall to do it.
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