Chapter 24: Exile Decree
More and more people gathered outside Prince An's Mansion, and the discussions became louder and louder.
However, Jiang Ruo in Prince An's Mansion stood there calmly, which was out of tune with the atmosphere.
Steward Lin and several "servants" knelt on the ground with angry expressions.
Chief Steward Ji suppressed his smug look and read out the imperial edict in a rhythmic manner.
"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor declares that His Royal Highness Prince An has secretly amassed troops outside the city with the intention of rebellion. I am deeply saddened, but considering our former brotherly love, I grant him a break. Effective immediately, Xiao Chengjin is deposed from his throne and demoted to a commoner. All property in his mansion is confiscated, and all members of Prince An's mansion are exiled to Jizhou, never to return to the capital. This is decreed!"
For Manager Ji, this was the most enjoyable imperial edict he had ever read.
"I, the humble woman, obey your command!"
Steward Ji thought of Xiao Junze's instructions before coming here, and said with a sneer on his face: "The emperor, considering the brotherhood between He An and Xiao Chengjin in the past, has allowed you and your wife to leave in the carriage."
I'm just a commoner. Let's see how long you can be so arrogant.
Jiang Ruo ignored Steward Ji's ridicule and said to Steward Lin, "Uncle Lin, go get the carriage. We're leaving Prince An's Mansion now."
After saying that, he took An Er and another secret guard and went straight to Xiao Chengjin's yard.
Chief Steward Ji whispered to the eunuch beside him, "Go check on them. They are now lowly commoners. If they dare to take anything from Prince An's Mansion, stop them directly."
The two eunuchs were Steward Ji's lackeys. After hearing what Steward Ji said, they quickly flattered him, "Please rest assured, Steward, we will help him take good care of them."
After Jiang Ruo returned to the room, she whispered to Xiao Chengjin, "We're about to leave Prince An's Mansion. Don't be afraid!"
The gentle voice in his ear made Xiao Chengjin feel very complicated.
He felt that if Jiang Ruo insisted on leaving, those dogs would definitely not stop her.
Alas, this silly woman, does she know what exile means?
Not to mention the long journey.
What about the unpredictable dangers of the future?
At this moment, Xiao Chengjin was extremely anxious.
This was the second time he was scared in his life.
The first time I was scared... was the night my mother was murdered.
Jiang Ruo turned around and nodded to An Er and the others.
An Er bent down slightly, his voice choked with sobs: "Madam, I will carry the master on my back."
Another secret guard and Jiang Ruo carefully helped Xiao Chengjin up and gently placed him on An Er's back.
The young eunuch hiding aside looked at the deep affection between master and servant and curled his lips.
She has already become a commoner, but she still calls "master" and "madam" all the time, not afraid of getting her tongue caught in the wind.
At this time, Butler Lin had already parked the carriage at the door.
Listening to the discussions of the people around him, Steward Lin was very angry.
I thought bitterly in my heart: My master is just in trouble temporarily, is it necessary to flatter the powerful and look down on the weak?
Fortunately, their wives never abandon their masters.
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Xiao Junze got very angry in the palace because the money in the warehouse was lost.
The patrolling guards and palace gate guards were all given twenty lashes of the cane.
The Dali Temple Minister Shen Yuanhao was also forced by Xiao Junze to issue a military order.
The deadline is one month. If you fail to find out the whereabouts of the property, you will be fired!
Shen Yuanhao just raised his eyebrows and left the palace calmly.
Ugh! Those who do evil will eventually perish.
You deserve to lose your things!
Just fire him, who are you trying to scare?
If Your Highness Prince An had not been so young back then, it would have been your turn to sit on the throne.
For a time, the palace was in a state of panic, and everyone from top to bottom was in a state of panic.
They were afraid that they would offend the emperor and become Xiao Junze's tool to vent his anger.
Xiao Junze thought it was about time, so he quickly got on the dragon chariot and left the palace.
He wanted to put on a full show and personally go to the city gate to see his good brother off in front of the people.
This time, I don't have to pretend to be heartbroken.
Xiao Junze is really heartbroken now because of the loss of property in the warehouse.
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After Jiang Ruo and Xiao Chengjin left the palace, the surrounding people's discussions stopped abruptly, and they turned their eyes to the calm and composed Jiang Ruo.
Their thoughts were surprisingly consistent: this princess who was getting married for good luck was so unlucky!
The wedding attempt failed and he was exiled as well.
Oh, this guy! When he's unlucky, even drinking cold water will get stuck in his teeth.
However, the princess seemed quite calm.
Oh, they understood. Princess An must have been thinking of escaping halfway, so she acted like a virtuous woman.
Jiang Ruo glanced at their faces watching the fun without leaving any trace, and said to An Er in a voice that was neither loud nor soft: "Carry A Jin to the carriage, and be careful."
As soon as he finished speaking, Manager Ji followed out.
Jiang Ruo turned around and said meaningfully, "Manager Ji, do you want to send someone to check the carriage?"
The voice was cold and there was no emotion in it.
Chief Steward Ji naturally understood Jiang Ruo's meaning. In front of the people, he pretended to be regretful and said, "No need, Madam Xiao. We trust your character."
Humph! You guys are smart!
At this moment, Manager Ji could no longer hold back and wanted them to leave immediately.
Jiang Ruo looked up at the golden plaque of Prince An's Mansion, feeling a little uncomfortable.
It doesn’t matter if I live here for a short time.
But it’s different for Xiao Chengjin?
This mansion not only carries the late emperor's fatherly love for his child, but is also Xiao Chengjin's only thought for the late emperor.
He has lived here for more than ten years, he must be reluctant to leave!
Jiang Ruo sighed slightly, turned around and got on the carriage.
Steward Lin and several secret guards took a deep look at Prince An's Mansion, and their eyes unconsciously turned red.
Jiang Ruo lifted the car curtain and said, "Uncle Lin, let's go!"
Several royal guards led the way, and the people gave way.
Looking at the departing carriage, there was another round of discussion.
Inside the carriage, Jiang Ruo covered Xiao Chengjin's ears to block out the unpleasant words outside.
Ever since Xiao Chengjin left the palace, he heard discussions outside.
He was unmoved by the discussions outside.
But Jiang Ruo's thoughtful gesture inexplicably touched him.
At the same time, it also caused a slight ripple in his heart, which had long been as calm as water...
This woman usually looks carefree, but in fact, she is very soft-hearted.
He even had some self-doubt as to whether he was worthy of such a good woman.
A window on the second floor of a teahouse.
Pei, who was originally lying in bed recuperating, jumped up from the bed with great joy after hearing the news that all the people in Prince An's Mansion were exiled.
After quickly putting on her makeup, she hurriedly took Jiang Yunyao to a teahouse that was a must-pass on the way to the city gate.
Yes, she wanted to see Jiang Ruo being exiled with her own eyes.
It would be better if that bitch died on the road to exile.
In this way, her secret will be buried forever.
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