Chapter 23 Your Majesty, Something Bad Happens
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Jiang Ruo stood in the small garden in the front yard with a calm expression. When she heard the three words "not good", a chill suddenly appeared in her eyes.
It seems that my premonition last night was true.
Fortunately she didn't get lazy last night.
When Steward Lin heard the panicked voice of the secret guard, he frowned and hurried forward to stop him.
What are you yelling about so early in the morning?
Then, he angrily scolded, "Don't talk nonsense, or you'll disturb the princess's pleasure."
The man knelt on the ground with a plop, and said anxiously with a fist clasped, "Princess, I have received news that the Emperor has accused the prince of treason and is exiling everyone in Prince An's mansion to Jizhou!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the people who were listening to the noise here became panicked instantly.
The emperor's move is obviously intended to kill his prince!
When Steward Lin heard this, his face changed drastically. The emperor's move would bring him both fame and fortune.
Let’s not talk about whether the rebellion is true or not.
Exile shows his tolerance towards the prince, and on the way to exile he will cut off the roots...
Jiang Ruo was not as panicked as they imagined. She picked a flower in front of her and put it between her nose and sniffed it. Then she said calmly, "You should get up first and continue to gather information."
"Yes, Princess." The man flew away quickly.
Jiang Ruo thought to himself that before the imperial edict arrived, he should first settle those people in the mansion who had no time.
The road to exile is full of dangers, and losing your life is not worth it.
Looking at Jiang Ruo's wise and calm appearance, several people admired the princess from the bottom of their hearts.
If another woman heard this kind of news, she would have been so frightened that her legs would have trembled and she would have run away crying.
Inexplicably, their tension eased a little.
Jiang Ruo glanced around at the few people and arranged things in an orderly manner: "Butler Lin, go and call those who don't have time to the front hall."
"Yes, Princess."
Butler Lin immediately understood what Jiang Ruo meant, and hurried to greet everyone with An Er.
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Jiang Ruo asked Steward Lin to distribute their indentures and some silver to them one by one.
"I believe you've heard the news just now. The journey to Jizhou is long and full of dangers. The indentures are in your hands. From now on, you are free. Hurry and pack up and leave!"
Several slaves knelt on the ground with tears in their eyes, looking at the indentures and heavy purses in their hands.
"Princess, we are willing to go to Jizhou with you and the prince."
Jiang Ruo waved her hand, "You don't have much time left, retreat through the back door quickly."
After a pause, Jiang Ruo said with a firm expression: "If one day, the prince returns with great strength, you will still be members of the Prince An's Mansion."
Steward Lin felt mixed emotions, and with red eyes, he said to the others, "Everyone, listen to the princess. One day... the prince will come back."
Everyone knew the seriousness of the situation and that staying would only make them a burden. They all kowtowed to Jiang Ruo several times with tears in their eyes...
After they left through the back door, Jiang Ruo hurried back to Xiao Chengjin's yard.
Looking at the unresponsive man lying on the bed, Jiang Ruo muttered to herself, "Alas, I'm lying at home, and the pot comes from the sky!"
"Xiao Chengjin, I have some bad news for you. The dog emperor said you were secretly hoarding troops and plotting a rebellion, so he exiled us to Jizhou."
"Don't worry! I will protect you until you wake up."
Although she had only "been together" with him for a period of time, in her heart, Xiao Chengjin was like her relative.
Xiao Chengjin listened to Jiang Ruo's mumbling and felt a sense of panic in his heart.
He shouted in his heart: Jiang Ruo, don't worry about me, leave Prince An's Mansion before they come.
Is this woman stupid? She didn't run away when disaster was imminent.
Jiang Ruo felt that the people from the palace should be arriving soon. "Just wait patiently. I'm going to meet those bastards." After saying that, she went straight back to the front hall.
At the same time, Chief Steward Ji arrived at Prince An's Mansion holding the imperial edict.
Outside Prince An's mansion, he was surrounded by armored royal guards.
Many people slowly gathered together and discussed the matter in private.
"Have you heard? The Emperor has discovered that His Royal Highness Prince An is secretly amassing troops outside the city with the intention of rebellion!"
"That can't be! His Highness Prince An doesn't seem like someone who is interested in the throne!"
"Oh! How can you say that?"
.......
For a time, people had mixed opinions on this matter.
In fact, everyone knows that the emperor's move... clearly shows that he cannot tolerate Xiao Chengjin.
Inside the palace.
Xiao Junze watched Chief Steward Ji and the Imperial Guards leave, but before he could feel happy, he was disturbed by a group of ignorant dogs.
"Your Majesty, something bad has happened..."
Xiao Chengjin looked at the people rolling and crawling, and was so angry that veins on his forehead were throbbing.
Today is the happiest day of his life.
Why is it not good?
These dogs are here on purpose to cause trouble for him!
The guards guarding the storehouse and the eunuchs in the harem knew that this action would make Xiao Junze very angry, but the matter was urgent and they dared not hide anything!
Especially in the harem, there was crying and wailing.
When the Empress Dowager knew that all the things in her storehouse were gone, she rolled her eyes and fainted.
The queen looked at the empty warehouse, couldn't breathe, and fainted on the ground.
All the wealth I saved for a lifetime was taken away by someone!
For a moment, people were calling for the imperial physician, pinching the Ren Zhong point...
Xiao Junze stumbled as he listened to their report, his feet rising uncontrollably with anger...
Who is it?
Who did it?
He actually dared to come to the palace to steal. If we find out who did it, he will be torn into pieces.
The more Xiao Junze thought about it, the angrier he became. He couldn't help but shout angrily, "Come here, summon all the guards from last night to the palace."
The young eunuch beside him trembled with fear and said in a trembling voice: "I obey your orders!"
Xiao Junze clenched his hands, his face livid as he said, "Summon Lord Shen Yuanhao, the Minister of Justice, to the palace!"
"I obey your order!" The eunuch pretended to be calm, but the moment he left Xiao Junze's sight, his legs went limp and he sat on the ground, gasping for breath.
Finally left that troubled place.
Prince An's Mansion.
Chief Steward Ji, accompanied by two eunuchs, entered Prince An's mansion with an arrogant look.
Looking at the magnificent and luxurious Prince An's Mansion, a smug smile appeared at the corner of his lips.
Anything taken out from Prince An's Mansion would be a treasure, so he could take the opportunity to gain more benefits.
All he has to do is find what the emperor wants.
After entering the front courtyard, Chief Steward Ji raised his shrill voice, "The imperial edict has arrived. Princess An, please come out to receive it."
Jiang Ruo walked over slowly and looked at the complacent Manager Ji, with the corners of her lips curled up.
You bastard, you must be thinking about how to take the property of Prince An’s Mansion for yourself!
Unfortunately, you miscalculated.
Jiang Ruo walked forward leisurely, bowed slightly, and said with neither servility nor arrogance, "Your Majesty, I accept your order!"
Manager Ji: “…?”
Is Princess An scared silly?
Shouldn't she kneel down and accept the order?
Forget it, let her enjoy the feeling of being superior for the last time before leaving Beijing!
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