Renzong laughed heartily and pulled her back. "Alright, Meimei, this was all just a joke. I've already said I won't marry anyone else. I'm the Son of Heaven, and my words are golden. How could I go back on my word?"
Li Jinbai smiled brightly.
Xie Wanyun was stunned. "Your Majesty, what's this? If that's the case, why did you agree to Han Cheng in the court?"
"When did I promise Han Cheng? I just said I would give him an answer tomorrow." Renzong said, his face becoming serious. "Miemei, the matter of the march map should also be explained. It's time for the Xie family's injustice to be made public."
Xie Wanyun was stunned. She stood there speechless. She had been looking forward to this day for so long, and finally it had come.
A great joy washed over her.
Li Jinbai was also overjoyed, grabbing his mother's arm and shaking it vigorously. "Mother, Mother, did you hear that? Your long-cherished wish is about to come true. Father, you already have the evidence, right?"
Renzong nodded. "Indeed. This matter is of grave importance. I must proceed with caution."
If Han Cheng was convicted, Emperor Dezong would be infamous for wrongfully killing a loyal and honest man. This would not only damage the reputation of the previous emperor, but also the credibility of the court.
However, in the eyes of Emperor Renzong, none of these were as important as restoring the truth of the incident and seeking justice for the Xie family.
Justice may be late, but it will not be absent.
Xie Wanyun suddenly thought, if this matter were to be made public, would the Empress Dowager be able to bear it?
Renzong understood her concerns, patted her hand, and comforted her, "Don't worry, Meimei. The Grand Empress Dowager already knew the truth. I made a special trip to see her yesterday. She only said one thing: it's time to give an explanation to the people of the world."
Xie Wanyun felt relieved. Yes, with such a broad mind, how could the Empress Dowager care about such empty reputations?
"Your Majesty, why didn't you tell me?" Xie Wanyun said angrily.
"The Queen has been acting against me these days, and I feel wronged!" Renzong frowned deliberately and sighed.
Xie Wanyun burst out laughing.
Li Jinbai's smile was so intense that his teeth were showing. Great! His father and mother were reconciled again.
The next morning, after the ministers had shouted "Long live the emperor," they stood in line. Emperor Renzong sat down on the dragon throne, raised his hand, and said, "All ministers, please stand."
As usual, those who had something to say spoke up, while those who had nothing to say listened in as an observer. Han Cheng stood aside, wondering why these people were so nosy. It was endless.
He felt like he was frying in oil, but since the emperor had promised to give him an answer, he could not push him any further and could only pretend to be calm and wait.
Finally, after finishing the important official business, he saw that the emperor was about to leave the court. He wondered if the emperor had forgotten. He was just debating whether to leave the court to remind the emperor when the emperor called his name.
"Is the Regent here?"
"Your Majesty, I am here." Han Cheng finally arrived, his heart aching. He took a deep breath and strode out of the procession. Emperor Renzong sternly regarded him. "Yesterday I promised to give the Regent an explanation, and today I will grant your wish."
A wave of warmth flowed through Han Cheng's heart. What he had been planning and worrying about for so many days was finally accomplished. His daughter would soon enter the palace as a concubine, the Regent Palace would be reborn, and the family's glory would be passed on.
The ministers were either envious, jealous, or indifferent.
Han Chengtong ignored everything and just stood there waiting for the emperor to announce the exciting decision.
Emperor Renzong smiled sarcastically and said, "It's not impossible for the Regent to marry his daughter to me, but I would like to ask the Regent for a dowry."
As soon as these words were spoken, there was a burst of exclamations in the palace. It was unheard of that the emperor openly asked for a dowry from his concubine.
Han Cheng was obviously also very surprised, and could only reply: "May I ask what Your Majesty wants? As long as I have it in my house, I will definitely provide it."
Renzong spoke slowly and calmly, "I heard that there is an underground treasury in the Regent's Palace, which contains many rare treasures."
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