Chapter 550: Leave Cleanly
Upon hearing this, Emperor Tianyuan sat at the desk feeling helpless. To be honest, it was indeed the prince who let the Qian family down.
"My dear Qian Aiqing, if you feel tired, I can give you some rest. I will keep your official position for you."
Upon hearing this, Qian Zexi kowtowed heavily while holding his official uniform and seal.
"Your Majesty, I appreciate your kindness, but I have made up my mind. My sister's illness is running out, and I'm afraid my parents will find it difficult to bear this blow. I have been exhausted these past two days, watching their hair grow gray. Perhaps only by returning home, away from the chaos of the Imperial City, can they find some peace of mind. I do not seek wealth and glory, but only to serve them at their feet and fulfill my filial duty. I earnestly ask Your Majesty's permission to resign my official position, take my family away from the Imperial City, and never again interfere in worldly affairs."
Emperor Tianyuan looked at Qian Zexi who was kneeling in front of him, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.
Seeing Emperor Tianyuan was silent.
Qian Zexi continued to plead.
"Your Majesty, if you do not grant my wish, I will have no choice but to kneel down and not get up."
Emperor Tianyuan was silent for a moment before he slowly spoke.
"My dear Qian, I am deeply moved by your filial piety. Since you have made up your mind, I will not force you to stay. I approve your resignation. But you must remember that no matter where you are, you are always my subject. If you need anything in the future, please feel free to ask, and I will do my best to help you."
Upon hearing this, Qian Zexi's eyes flashed with gratitude and he kowtowed again to express his gratitude.
"Your Majesty, I thank you for your great grace! Although I am far away from the imperial city, I will always remember your great grace in my heart. May your Majesty live long and long! May the mountains and rivers of Tianyuan be forever strong."
Emperor Tianyuan waved his hand gently, signaling him to stand up.
After Qian Zexi stood up and left, he walked out of the imperial study, slightly quickening his pace with a sad expression.
After leaving the palace, Qian Zexi got on the carriage, took one last look at the palace, sighed softly, and felt mixed emotions.
After successfully resigning from office, Qian Zexi arranged for people to take inventory of the family property, giving away anything that could not be taken away and selling anything that could be sold.
Prince's Mansion.
When Jun Moxu learned that Qian Zexi had resigned, he became furious.
Rushing towards Qianyan's yard.
Qianyan was sitting on the chaise longue in front of the window, looking out the window, accompanied by Xing'er.
"Xing'er, have you packed all the important things?"
Xing'er picked up a cup of tea and handed it to her.
"Miss, all the important things have been sent back to the Qian family. There are only some clothes and supplies here. The young master said that we don't need them anymore when the time comes."
Qian Yan nodded, and suddenly a roar was heard.
"Qianyan..."
Qian Yan looked up and saw Jun Moxu walking out of the door with an angry look on his face.
"Why did your brother suddenly resign?"
Qian Yan didn't even get up, still lazily lying on the chaise longue.
"I'm just a woman trapped in this backyard. I don't know anything about what's going on outside. I'm afraid I can't give His Royal Highness an answer."
Seeing that he was so indifferent to her, Jun Moxu reached out, grabbed her wrist and dragged her up.
"Qian Yan, you've really become more and more outrageous. I've been too indulgent towards you lately."
Seeing this, Xing'er hurried forward to support Qianyan.
"Your Highness, what are you doing? Our queen is still sick and has only eaten half a bowl of rice today. How dare you fight with her?"
She was just a maid, Jun Moxu didn't take her seriously. He raised his hand and pushed Xing'er to the ground.
"roll………"
He looked at Qianyan with angry eyes.
"Are you from the Qian family planning to abandon me?"
Qianyan struggled to free her hands.
"Let go! You're hurting me. You're the Crown Prince. Who in the world would dare abandon you? I'm sick, and the imperial physician said I don't have much time left. My parents were so worried when they found out. They're already old, how could they withstand the blow of seeing their child die? Even if you resigned to take care of your parents, what's wrong with that?"
Jun Moxu asked unwillingly after hearing this.
"What about me? The Qian family doesn't care about me anymore? Qian Yan, don't forget that we have been married for so many years, and your family has long been tied to the Prince's Mansion. If your Qian family is really so heartless and abandons me at my lowest point, I don't mind fighting to the death."
Qian Yan looked at the madness in Jun Moxu's eyes and felt worried. She didn't know how her brother handled the evidence. She quickly comforted herself. Her brother had been an official for many years and had done his job flawlessly. He believed that he would be able to clear the Qian family clean.
"Your Highness, the Qian family has done so much for you over the years, and cleaned up so many messes. Now, my brother just wants to stay home and serve our parents, but Your Highness is so disrespectful. It's really disheartening. Moreover, the Qian family leaving the Imperial City is already a good thing for Your Highness."
Jun Moxu smiled and spoke after hearing this.
"What a good thing, what a good thing, Qian Yan. Your Qian family knows that I need people right now, and it's the time when I need them, yet you actually want to stay away from the Imperial City?"
Qian Yan spoke fearlessly after hearing this.
"Your Highness, the Qian family is gone, and those past events will disappear with them. Isn't this a good thing for Your Highness?"
Upon hearing this, Jun Moxu let go of Qian Yan's hand. He was quite clear about how much the Qian family had done for him over the years. Once those things were exposed, he would basically be finished. If he could disappear with the Qian family, it would not be a bad thing. It even seemed to be a good thing.
Seeing that the anger on his face was not as strong as before, Qian Yan reached out and stroked her wrist, her voice softening a little.
"Your Highness, we were once husband and wife. My body is already at the end of its strength. Although the relationship between Your Highness and I has become estranged, I still hope that Your Highness will be well. No matter what, Your Highness is also Yu'er's father. Only when Your Highness is well can Yu'er be well. I will send a letter to my brother, asking him to let the Qian family go cleanly, and let Your Highness also leave cleanly."
Jun Moxu looked at Qian Yan when he heard that.
"Would you be so kind?"
Qianyan suppressed the anger in her heart.
"When a man is about to die, his words are good. Whether Your Highness believes them or not, I have a clear conscience. I only hope that Your Highness will treat our Yu'er well in the future, considering that the Qian family has been loyal to You for so many years. Don't let him be without a mother and a father's care."
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