Chapter 245 If I'm not going to stand here, then I'll leave?
Ding Wang accepted the red envelope handed to him by Song Hui and said with a smile, "Just so you know, Miss Li from the Marquis of Anping's mansion made a great contribution in finding the eldest prince."
His Majesty has also bestowed honors upon the Marquis of Anping's family; this time, I will deliver the imperial edicts from both families on my way out of the palace.”
Song Hui's heart skipped a beat.
Did Li Nanke make a great contribution?
Does His Majesty know that Li Nanke saved the First Prince first?
Feeling uneasy, she wanted to ask another question, but Ding Wang smiled and took his leave.
Song Hui had no choice but to suppress her curiosity and send Ding Wang away.
When he got home, he saw the floor covered with gifts, especially the jade crown and embroidered robe placed on top.
She wore a brocade and blue silk embroidered robe, paired with a gold-embroidered pheasant-patterned straight-cut shawl, a vermilion silk skirt, and a headdress adorned with a blue phoenix holding a pearl, the pearls on which shimmered in the sunlight.
Song Hui was almost blinded by the light and couldn't wait to grab the clothes to try them on.
She was dressed in an official robe, and her maids and servants knelt on the ground, offering their congratulations and compliments.
Looking at herself in the mirror, Song Hui felt so happy that she almost floated away. She realized she looked much more elegant and refined.
Although she was also granted the title of Lady of the Heir Apparent in her previous life, the Marquis of Anping's mansion was extremely impoverished, and she didn't even have the opportunity to attend banquets in the palace.
Later, his family was raided and he was exiled, suffering greatly.
She still remembers being redeemed by Song Yi from Qianzhou, living under her roof, and seeing Song Yi's elegance and nobility in her first-rank imperial decree attire, which made her feel like an ugly pebble in the mud.
After her rebirth, she vowed more than once that one day she would wear the robes of a first-rank imperial lady and crush Song Yi under her feet.
She has already received the title of "Shuren" (淑人), a fourth-rank official, so how far away can the first rank be?
Song Hui stroked her official robes with a smug look, then, remembering Ding Wang's words, she gave instructions to her servants.
"Go to the Marquis of Anping's residence and find out what His Majesty has bestowed upon him."
The Marquis of Anping's residence.
Li Nanke returned from the palace after midnight last night. Although he went to bed late, he still got up early this morning to practice his skills.
I practiced horse stance with Nangong Qiang for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, and then learned a few basic fist and foot techniques.
After a workout, even though it was freezing outside, she still broke out in a light sweat.
He went back to his room to change his clothes, preparing to pay his respects to his grandmother, Madam He.
Nangong Qiang said, "Desheng Class has arrested and banned the traitors of Prince Chen."
She has always been a woman of few words; if she can say something in three words, she will never say four.
Li Nanke was taken aback.
Prince Chen's rebel faction?
Six years ago, when the emperor was still the crown prince, the Rebellion of the Five Princes broke out when the late emperor was critically ill.
They were the second prince, Prince Chen; the third prince, Prince Qin; the fourth prince, Prince Ping; the fifth prince, Prince Qing; and the sixth prince, Prince Yi, who all launched a rebellion at the same time.
The five princes each led troops from their fiefdoms to attack Bianjing.
The Wing King's fiefdom was closest to Bianjing, and he was the first to attack Bianjing.
The Crown Prince led the late Emperor and Empress Dowager out of the capital in haste, and subsequently, several other princes successively attacked and entered Bianjing.
Finally, with the help of the Xie family, the Duke of Zhenguo, the Crown Prince fought his way back to the capital and captured Prince Chen, who had occupied the palace and was preparing to declare himself emperor.
Later, Prince Chen was rescued by his remaining followers and escaped.
I've heard that the Imperial City Guard has been investigating the remnants of Prince Chen's faction for years, but I never expected that the Desheng Troupe would be connected with them.
Her first thought was of Marquis Anping.
"Was Marquis Anping present when the Desheng Opera Troupe was raided last night?"
Nangong Qiang shook her head.
Just then, Zilan rushed in from outside.
"Miss, a lot of people from the Imperial City Guard have come outside. They say they're here to arrest the Marquis."
Li Nanke was startled and quickly lifted her skirt and ran out.
The Desheng Opera Troupe discovered that there were traitors among Prince Chen's faction, and court officials who frequently visited the Desheng Opera Troupe were investigated.
Marquis Anping was the first to be affected.
She wasn't worried about Marquis Anping at all; she was only worried that it would implicate their main branch of the family.
forecourt.
Marquis Anping was explaining to Qin Fei, the commander of the Imperial City Guard.
"Everyone in Bianjing knows that I have only two great hobbies in my life: listening to operas and buying antiques. I have loved these two things since I was young."
On ordinary days, when I go to the Desheng Opera Troupe's theater, I just listen to the opera and drink tea in a private room, and then leave.
Commander Qin could easily find out by asking anyone; I genuinely know nothing about any Prince Chen's traitorous faction.
Qin Fei raised his hand expressionlessly.
"The Imperial City Guard has been ordered to investigate all officials who have entered and exited the Desheng Opera Troupe. If there is any involvement, you will know once you go to the Imperial City Guard with the Marquis."
Li Yao grew anxious and began to explain from the side.
“My family is, after all, a hereditary marquisate. Commander Qin, you can ask your questions here. How can you insult my father like this?”
Qin Fei sized him up, his expression cold and aloof.
"The Imperial City Guard only obeys His Majesty's orders. Even if a member of the imperial family is suspected, I, Qin, will still take him away. Does Young Master Li perhaps think your family is more noble than a member of the imperial family?"
"you!"
Li Yao was so angry that his face turned red, and he turned to look at Li Mu beside him.
"What time is it? Brother, stop standing here and hurry up and help save Father!"
Li Mu seemed somewhat troubled.
"If you're not going to stand here, then I'll leave?"
Li Yao was furious, "Big brother, don't you feel any heartache or worry about Father at all?"
Li Mu looked righteous and awe-inspiring.
"Commander Qin said he was just taking them back for investigation, he didn't say that my father had definitely committed a crime."
If the father hadn't done anything wrong, he could have explained things to the Imperial City Guard and returned; there was no need to save him at all.
"Second brother, with you running around like this, anyone who doesn't know better might think Father was having an affair with the rebels, and that he's gone and will never come back."
Li Mu was suddenly startled and stared wide-eyed at Marquis Anping.
"Oh my god, Father, you wouldn't really be having an affair with the rebels, would you?"
Marquis Anping's face turned ashen.
"Of course not!"
Li Mu spread his hands and looked at Li Yao with an innocent expression.
"Second brother, did you hear that? So what are you worried about? You're just being overly anxious!"
Li Yao...
Li Nanke jogged over and happened to hear Li Mu's words, almost bursting out laughing.
He quietly reached out and gave Li Mu a thumbs up.
Li Mu secretly winked at her.
"My lord, please."
Qin Fei made a gesture.
Marquis Anping followed the Imperial City Guards out with a dark expression.
Just then, a soft, feminine voice came from outside.
"Imperial edict has arrived! All members of the Marquis of Anping's household, receive the edict."
Li Nanke frowned, wondering what the imperial edict was for at this time, and felt a little uneasy.
Li Mu pulled her down to kneel.
Li Yao rushed forward to support Marquis Anping and exclaimed, "It must be an imperial edict from His Majesty to my father!"
Our family has a history of military merit; how could His Majesty allow my father to be arrested and imprisoned in the Imperial City Guard?
Marquis Anping's eyes lit up as he watched the eunuch walk in.
Ding Wang unfolded the imperial edict and proclaimed loudly: "By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Li Nanke, daughter of Li Mu, the heir apparent of Marquis Anping, possesses exceptional insight and has discovered a kerosene vein in the Bian River, enriching the imperial treasury and thus contributing to the nation's prosperity."
Furthermore, she has rendered meritorious service in assisting the royal family in finding the eldest prince, which greatly pleases me. In order to highlight her good fortune and in recognition of her merits, I hereby bestow upon her the title of Princess of Fu'an County.
He was also awarded 5,000 taels of gold, two boxes of gold and jade ornaments and jewelry, and 120 bolts of colored silk, to commend his good fortune and reward his merits.
Marquis Anping raised his head in disbelief, his eyes almost bulging out.
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