Chapter 173 Seeking Death
For a moment, everyone's eyes were on Xie Changning, wondering what she was going to do.
The incident in the Marquis' Mansion was a hot topic, and it could be said that everyone knew about it.
Could it be that she wants His Majesty to make the decision for her?
Yes, the Duke of Zhenguo has returned triumphantly today. At his celebration banquet, no matter what Xie Changning wants to do, His Majesty must give the Duke of Zhenguo some face.
I have to say, the opportunity she chose is really great!
His Majesty narrowed his eyes slightly. Just as everyone guessed, he felt a little unhappy in his heart, but his face remained calm.
Who is Concubine Yun?
She is His Majesty's bedmate.
Having served the emperor for so many years, she saw through it at a glance. His Majesty was dissatisfied with Xie Changning. She gave the eldest princess a look calmly, telling them not to rush into action. She wanted to see what Xie Changning wanted to do.
If she asked His Majesty to make the decision for her, she would be courting death and dragging the entire Duke's Mansion down with her.
Your Majesty! He is really contradictory. He hopes that his ministers are capable, but he is also afraid that they will be too capable and their achievements will threaten the monarch!
The first to bear the brunt was the Duke of Zhenguo.
"I am guilty. My crime is that I didn't know that the man I married was not of the Marquis's bloodline. Ever since I learned the truth, I have felt guilty every day. He is not from the Marquis's family, but he has occupied the Marquis's family for many years and even received an imperial decree. It was all because of my negligence that Your Majesty was also deeply deceived. Please punish me, Your Majesty. I dare to beg Your Majesty to return the Marquis's family to the Shen family and issue an order to revoke my imperial decree." Xie Changning said word by word.
After she finished speaking, she knocked her head heavily to the ground.
Everyone looked shocked.
Especially Concubine Yun, Xie Changning, she didn't ask His Majesty to make the decision for her, but asked His Majesty to punish her, and took all the blame on herself.
Your Majesty, you conferred the title of Consort of Imperial Noble Consort on Shen Wenyuan without verifying her identity. Doesn't that mean you have no responsibility for negligence?
She also planned to use this opportunity to attack Xie Changning.
Unexpectedly, she outmaneuvered him.
A hint of displeasure flashed in the eldest princess's eyes. The emperor's brother was a donkey that gave in to the wind. As long as you followed his will, basically nothing would happen.
She was even planning to let her brother punish Xie Changning for deceiving the emperor.
I'm afraid that's not possible now.
His Majesty naturally knew about this matter. He was particularly displeased when he first learned about it because it damaged his reputation. As a wise monarch, how could he make such a low-level mistake?
After hearing what Xie Changning said, he felt much better. Xie Changning was sensible. Logically, he should take back the Marquisate and abolish Xie Changning's imperial edict.
But we have to consider Xie Xuan's face in this matter.
So, he looked at Xie Xuan calmly.
Xie Xuan stood up with a face full of shame, knelt heavily before him, and clasped his hands together. "Your Majesty, I truly do not want to see my younger sister suffer from guilt and suffer a moment's rest. I would like to use this military achievement to beg Your Majesty for a favor. I beg Your Majesty to take back the Marquisate, return the title to the Shen family, and issue an edict to revoke my younger sister's imperial title."
He also banged his head hard on the ground.
A group of civil and military officials, "..."
Look at how well behaved these brother and sister are!
Especially the Duke of Zhenguo, who is willing to use this military achievement to exchange for a favor from His Majesty.
What kind of grace is this?
If it were true grace, he would take the opportunity to ask His Majesty to make the decision for Xie Changning.
No matter whether Shen Wenyuan is of the Marquis's bloodline or not, she is still the Marquis's wife. In fact, this matter is not difficult to solve. As long as Xie Changning adopts a child from the Shen family's branch, she will still be the Marquis's wife in name and in reality.
As long as the Duke's Mansion is there, who dares to disrespect her?
In the eyes of everyone, this is the best strategy.
"This matter is all the fault of that vicious woman Qin. What have you done wrong? If you look closely, you are also victims. How can I blame the victims?" His Majesty raised his hand and asked them to stand up.
If Xie Xuan and Xie Changning were not at fault.
As His Majesty, he naturally did nothing wrong.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace!" After the two men kowtowed to express their gratitude, they slowly stood up.
Xie Xuan's proposal to exchange this military achievement for such a grace really pleased His Majesty. As a qualified minister, he should always remember his identity.
He didn't want to go too far, so His Majesty was very kind and suggested that Xie Changning adopt a child from the Shen family. In this way, Xie Changning would be the marquis' wife in full legal standing.
Your Majesty originally thought that Xie Changning would gladly agree.
Or perhaps, they were waiting for him to say this.
Unexpectedly, Xie Changning decisively refused.
Her eyes were red. "I understand your majesty's good intentions, but I just want to find my children. I, as a mother, feel sorry for them, for letting them wander away from home since they were young. If I can find them by chance, I don't want them to suffer any more injustice."
Adopting a child is indeed a good idea.
What if her child is found in the future?
How should her children cope with it?
The adopted child will definitely regard her child as a thorn in his side.
So, she didn't want to!
Every word she said was sincere.
Your Majesty can only agree.
But His Majesty made a request, asking her to choose a suitable person from the children of the Shen family's side branches to inherit the title of Marquis.
It was like doing her a favor.
No matter who she chooses, she has to do him a favor.
I will naturally remember her kindness in the future.
Such a great military achievement must be exchanged for some practical benefits.
Xie Changning did not refuse. The most important thing in life is to know what is best for you.
After solemnly bowing to His Majesty, the two men returned to their seats.
Concubine Yun gritted her teeth secretly.
The eldest princess was also very unhappy.
The two looked at each other, with a hint of coldness in their eyes.
Tonight is not over yet.
Prince Duan, Princess Duan, and Princess Showa are also present at today's celebration banquet.
Princess Zhaohe looked affectionate and kept looking at Xie Xingyun.
Xie Xingyun just felt annoyed, and he automatically ignored Princess Zhaohe's gaze.
There is only Qingyu in his heart, and he will not marry anyone else in this life.
Princess Duan naturally knew what her daughter was thinking. She looked at Concubine Yun calmly.
Everyone is drinking.
Suddenly, Concubine Yun chuckled softly, "Young General Xie is not young anymore. Your Majesty, do you think he and Zhaohe are a good match? Zhaohe fell in love with Young General Xie at first sight. Your Majesty, why not show some mercy and decree their marriage? This would be a reward for Young General Xie."
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