Chapter 166: The Su Family Receives the Imperial Order
Su Shengsheng's heart tightened: Here it comes!
A eunuch dressed in distinctive clothing, a long robe with a front opening and a unique fu hat embroidered with exclusive patterns, walked in hurriedly, and his identity was obvious at a glance.
General Zhang's expression changed instantly, then he smiled broadly and stepped forward, "Oh, sir, you've arrived just in time! The wedding banquet hasn't even started yet!"
As he said this, he enthusiastically stretched out his hand to pull the eunuch who was running out of breath.
The eunuch was almost lifted off the ground by General Zhang's pull, but he still struggled and refused to give in.
"Your Highness, may I have a word with you?" The eunuch bowed to Xie Xuan.
"Hey! Don't miss the auspicious time, send the newlyweds to the bridal chamber quickly!" General Zhang seemed too excited and almost lifted up the eunuch.
"You can't enter the bridal chamber!" The eunuch was terrified. He didn't care about offending General Zhang and shouted loudly: "The Su family accepts the order!"
General Zhang smiled brightly, "You, man? This is the palace. Why are you here to deliver an imperial decree? You must have come to the wrong place!"
This time, the eunuch ignored him and solemnly took out the imperial edict from his sleeve and held it high above his head. "The imperial edict has arrived. The daughter of the Su family will receive it."
If he had not been awakened in time and told that all the Su family members were gone and only one daughter was left to marry the prince, he would have almost missed the big thing!
"No matter how big a deal it is, we have to wait until the newlyweds enter the bridal chamber and don't miss the auspicious time!" General Zhang still pulled people.
The eunuch's face darkened. "Why is General Zhang here? Is there an imperial decree?"
General Zhang chuckled and said, "Isn't this the wedding of an old friend's son? I came to join in the fun! You're here to have some wedding wine too, right?" After saying that, he glanced meaningfully at the eunuch who still had the smell of alcohol on him.
The eunuch's face turned pale and cold sweat broke out.
But he still forced himself to remain calm and shouted in an imposing manner: "The imperial edict has arrived, everyone kneel down and receive it."
At this time, the Royal Guards who followed him finally squeezed out of the crowd and stood in line.
"Announce the decree..." the eunuch shouted in a long voice.
The people outside didn't understand what was going on and fell to their knees.
General Zhang reluctantly let go of his hand and looked back at the two people who knelt down one after another.
He can only help so much!
"...The entire Su family is to be executed. The order will be carried out immediately!"
The eunuch's voice echoed inside and outside the hall, and everyone dared not breathe.
It was not until this moment when they heard that the emperor wanted to kill all the members of the Su family that everyone was shocked.
"What's going on? They're going to kill the entire Su family!" "Yeah! Why would they kill people when nothing happened?"
After the eunuch finished reading the decree, the wind had dried his cold sweat. He looked at Su Shengsheng blankly, "Daughter of the Su family, Su Shengsheng, why don't you accept the decree?"
Su Shengsheng stirred her body, and then she heard Xie Xuan slowly say, "I'm afraid she won't be able to accept the order!"
The eunuch's pupils shrank. He glanced at the many deputy generals gathered in the hall, then looked back at Xie Xuan, "What do you mean by this, Your Highness?"
"I believe the eunuch should know that the First Emperor once granted our ancestor a golden medal of immunity from death, which can also forgive the sins of his wife's family!"
The eunuch was shocked, but quickly reacted, "The Su family's crimes are unforgivable. Your Highness should not get involved with them."
"Why? My Lord, you feel that this gold medal bestowed by the First Emperor is no longer counted in the eyes of today's people..." Xie Xuan said sternly.
Everyone in the world knows how the current emperor came to the throne.
How dare the eunuchs not acknowledge the status of this golden medal of immunity from death?
Otherwise, wouldn't it be admitting that the current emperor does not respect his ancestors, despises the previous sages, and does not follow orthodoxy?
The eunuch's expression kept changing, and he finally forced a smile. "Isn't this ceremony not yet complete? How can this girl from the Su family be worthy of the position of princess?"
Xie Xuan took Su Shengsheng's hand and gently stroked the coral bracelet on her wrist. "Who do you think I marry?"
The eunuch had sharp eyes and immediately recognized that the bracelet belonged to Princess Shuhua.
Who doesn't know that Princess Shuhua is the youngest daughter of the Empress Dowager and is extremely loved by the Emperor?
Even though the retired emperor is trapped in the enemy country at this moment, he is still the biological father of the current emperor.
Not to mention that the former saint who was abducted by the enemy country has not yet abdicated, he is also deeply involved with the Xuanming Palace.
Xie Xuan's father married the youngest daughter of the retired emperor, the noble Princess Shuhua.
The former saint, the emperor who never abdicated, married the elder sister of Xie Xuan's father.
The former saint and Princess Shuhua are siblings from the same mother, and their relationship is very complicated.
His expression changed continuously, as he knew that if he came with the imperial edict but returned empty-handed, it would be a disgrace to the current emperor.
If there is any mistake on today's trip, we may end up in an irretrievable situation.
"The emperor's order is hard to disobey. I hope Your Highness will not make things difficult for me." The eunuch had cold sweat on his forehead and his tone revealed a bit of weakness.
He did not dare to mention the fact that the ceremony had not been completed, for fear that Xie Xuan would take the opportunity to counterattack and point out that the current saint had ascended the throne without receiving the throne.
After all, this King Xuanming not only has royal blood, but also commands a large army, and the current saints are also deeply wary of him.
Fortunately... this person has a secret grudge against the retired emperor for his father's death... otherwise he would have become a real threat to the current emperor.
"The Su family fled the border without permission. How should this matter be dealt with?" Feng Bao, who had been watching the situation coldly, finally couldn't hold back any longer.
He found out that the Su family man had not gone to the mine to work for three days.
Xie Xuan glanced at Feng Bao coldly, his tone icy, "This prince is getting married, and he's traveling with his wife's family to the border to entertain the troops. I've already informed Lord Cui about this. Perhaps Lord Cui was so busy that he neglected to report it, right?"
Cui Chong's face turned bitter when he was caught by Xie Xuan's gaze.
When they are gods fighting, why do the little ghosts always suffer?
Under attack from both sides, Cui Chong could only speak vaguely, "Yes, it was my negligence..."
Obviously, he dared not offend any party.
Hearing that Cui Chong had also arrived, Su Shengsheng's eyes flashed under the veil.
At this moment, the Third Young Master of the Jun Family suddenly chuckled, his tone tinged with sarcasm, "A banquet for the three armies? When the Wudi invaded, the prince lit beacons and sealed off the entire territory, just to take the Su family, who had fled upon hearing the news, to a banquet for the three armies?"
The atmosphere instantly became tense. The eunuch, who was originally alone and powerless, couldn't help but relax when he saw the third son of the Jun family coming to help.
At this moment, Duke Ning, who had come to attend the wedding banquet, sneered, his voice carrying a hint of authority: "From what Third Young Master Jun said, does this borderland not belong to Nanling? Why would the Su family flee upon hearing the news?"
Duke Ningguo is here too?
Su Shengsheng couldn't help but clench the red silk in her hands.
My grandfather and the others haven't returned yet, but if today's hurdle proves difficult... then I really have to escape...
The Third Young Master of the Jun Family was choked by Duke Ningguo, his expression turning cold. "Your Highness is hosting a banquet for the three armies, why is there a need to light beacons?"
"This prince is about to get married, and in a fit of excitement, I got drunk and accidentally lit the beacon fire." Xie Xuan turned to the eunuch and said, "However, this prince previously killed traitors and captured several cities, and the emperor has not yet commended him. Although this prince was drunk and made a mistake, I think this should make up for it, right?"
How can we reward them when they have already been ennobled to the throne?
The eunuch didn't even dare to respond.
"Late?" The third son of the Jun family snorted coldly, "Do you think the other vanguards are all good-for-nothings? How could they do such a stupid thing?"
Xie Xuan looked coldly, "Why, are you questioning this king?"
The faces of the deputy generals suddenly turned cold, and they all drew their swords and stood up.
The third son of the Jun family's face changed in shock. "The imperial decree has been issued. Are you planning to rebel?"
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