Mu Zhaojun took the letter from Yuan Yun, and Zhao Huan also came over to read it together. The couple were both quite surprised.
They assumed Yuan Yun was unaware of Zhao Cheng's situation and didn't intend to tell her, since Yuan Yun was already six months pregnant and they were afraid that the stress would harm the baby.
In Mu Zhaojun and Zhao Huan's hearts, this soon-to-be-born third generation is actually the most important.
Unexpectedly, Cai Qiong not only wrote to Zhao Huan, but also sent a letter to Yuan Yun.
“Yun’er…”
Yuan Yun said calmly, "Mother, there's no need to explain. I know you're doing this for my own good. The most important thing now is to rescue A-Cheng. There's no need to say anything else."
Mu Zhaojun's eyes welled up with tears, and she gently hugged Yuan Yun.
Lian Zhongyi glanced at Zhao Huan, walked over and said, "Since the Princess already knows about this, I suggest that she privately write to His Majesty and ask for his assistance."
From both a moral and logical standpoint, Lian Zhongyi's suggestion is the best.
Zhao Huan asked, "Yun'er, is it alright?"
“Acheng is my husband. There’s nothing I can’t do to save him.” Yuan Yun reached out her hand, and Atao quickly handed her a letter.
"I've already written the letter, please take a look, Father." Yuan Yun handed the letter to Zhao Huan.
"Is it finished?" Zhao Huan and Mu Zhaojun exchanged a glance, then took the letter and began to read.
“Okay…okay…” Zhao Huan’s hand holding the letter trembled slightly as she murmured, “I don’t want my child to be born without a father…Yun’er, you’re so thoughtful.”
Yuan Yun said, "I'm speaking from the bottom of my heart. If my brother really cares about me, he won't refuse."
Zhao Huan nodded, then suddenly shouted, "Peach Branch!"
“Godfather!” Yang Taozhi walked up to Zhao Huan.
Zhao Huan handed the letter to Yang Taozhi and said, "You deliver this letter without delay. You know who to give it to."
"Understood." Yang Taozhi didn't say anything more and turned to leave.
Yuan Yun looked at Zhao Huan with suspicion.
Zhao Huan said, "Tao Zhi is highly skilled in martial arts and fast. It's the safest way to send her to deliver the message."
Yuan Yun asked, "Who did Sister Taozhi give the letter to?"
“I served as an official in Changsui for many years. Although I have retired, I still have some old friends.”
Zhao Huan glanced at Yuan Yun's belly and said, "You can rest assured and take care of your pregnancy at home. I know you have a channel to send messages to His Majesty, but it's definitely not as fast as Tao Zhi."
Since Zhao Huan didn't want to elaborate, Yuan Yun didn't ask any further. She turned to Mu Zhaojun and said, "Mother, don't worry too much. Acheng is tough. I believe he'll be alright."
...
Jing Palace.
Since the Star Gazing Tower was rebuilt, Yuan Xiu usually came to see the stars at night, except for the daytime when it was completed.
The sky was overcast today, with layers of dark clouds piled up in the air. Yuan Xiu went up to the Star Gazing Tower and looked at the dark sky.
It felt as if a downpour could fall at any moment.
"Look at the sky, it's so close, it looks like it might collapse at any moment."
Yuan Xiu looked up at the dark clouds, with Wen Tai, Wei You, Chen Changyun, Minister of War Tie Ge, and Vice Minister of Justice He Yin standing behind him.
Upon hearing this, Wei You immediately knelt down and said, "Your Majesty is a virtuous and wise ruler; the sky will not fall!"
Chen Changyun chimed in, "The heavens are held up by Your Majesty. Your Majesty must not have any wild thoughts, lest you give demons and evil spirits an opportunity to take advantage!"
He Yin glanced at Wei You and Chen Changyun, scoffing at their obsequious behavior.
"Aren't there enough people hoping the sky will fall?" Yuan Xiu asked, still looking at the sky, "He Yin, how many have been arrested in the past few days?"
He Yin said, "Since the last report to His Majesty, another nineteen people have been arrested."
"Kill them all," Yuan Xiu said quietly.
He Yin said solemnly, "Your Majesty, among these people are many meritorious officials."
"Kill them, kill them! Don't you understand that I said kill them all?" Yuan Xiu looked at He Yin angrily and said, "These people say I'm useless and incompetent, they've even insulted me to my face. What's the point of keeping such ungrateful and disloyal people around? It's not that I can't have a son, it's not that they're childless and have no descendants. What's the big deal?!"
Wen Tai glanced at He Yin's troubled expression and said, "Your Majesty, Lord He wants to protect your reputation. It would be bad if history records this as the indiscriminate killing of meritorious officials. I also hope that Your Majesty will be cautious. Among these people are not only meritorious officials, but also relatives of important officials in the court."
Yuan Xiu shouted, "Then they should be on my side! Why are they all following those old geezers in their nonsense?!"
“Killing them won’t do any good!” He Yin said firmly, ignoring Yuan Xiu’s anger. “The civil officials of our Great Jing are all principled. The more Your Majesty kills them, the more motivated they become, which will only enhance their reputation as remonstrating officials.”
Wei You quickly patted Yuan Xiu's back and said, "Your Majesty, what Lord He said makes sense. If killing people works, then after the first group of people who went to Old Master Mu's house were killed, these nineteen people will not jump out again."
Yuan Xiu said, "This man, Mu Shanyue... if it weren't for the fact that he was the late emperor's teacher and a veteran of three reigns, I would have dealt with him long ago!"
He Yin said, "Your Majesty! Elder Mu only urged you to establish an empress and have a son soon, without taking any other action, which is enough to show his loyalty to you!"
"Other actions?" Yuan Xiu took a step closer to He Yin, staring at her with wide eyes, and asked, "What actions? Tell me about them."
He Yin remained silent. There were some things she could say if she mustered the courage, but there were others she would never utter a word of, no matter what.
But everyone in the room knew exactly what He Yin meant.
Mu Shanyue only urged Yuan Xiu to have a child, but did not advocate for establishing a separate state because Yuan Xiu might not be able to have one.
In that case, the political situation would indeed become unstable.
"Stop putting on your miserable faces in front of me, and give me some advice!"
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