Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies: ...Your Majesty, listen to this for yourself. Is what you're saying reasonable?
It's one thing to lock someone up in jail and demand ransom, but to also want to charge for food and lodging?
It's like the Little Prince willingly choosing to live in prison.
Seeing the speechless expression on the Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies' face, Xie Yuan couldn't help but sneer, "Ashina He really didn't want to go to prison, but he was defeated! He was captured by the Emperor!"
"As a loser, you must be aware that you are the fish on the chopping block!"
Losing money is the way to avert disaster; if you're defeated, you should pay compensation—that's the right way to think things through.
To easily let go of a sworn enemy for the sake of so-called "great power magnanimity," and to be ashamed to even ask for money, is not the behavior of a superior nation, but rather a complete miscarriage of justice!
Xie Yuanning would rather be criticized for being petty than be taken advantage of.
Exchanging gold, silver, cattle, and horses might not make you rich, but you can't afford to lose too much either.
The key is that she needs to make people feel "pain".
Some people only learn their lesson after they've been taught a lesson.
Minister of the Court of State Ceremonial: ...
The understanding that has been gradually acquired over many years cannot be overturned by Xie Yuansan's few words.
However, upon closer examination, Empress Xie's words were not entirely without merit.
Of course, most importantly, their emperor was not angry at Empress Xie's remarks; instead, he looked at her with approval and affection!
this--
The words "a hen crowing at dawn" were stuck in the throat of the Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies; he hesitated for a long time before finally uttering them.
Why say it?
He was neither an imperial censor nor one of the prime ministers such as Wang or Cui.
As long as the sage has no objection, and the Turkic prince is just a barbarian and it's not a big deal, it's understandable that the woman would say a few angry words.
Moreover, the Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies had heard that when the Emperor and Empress were still in their princely residence, it was women who were in charge of everything.
Back then, rumors even circulated that Helian Jue was a good-for-nothing who relied on women.
Although it was later proven that Helian Jue was deliberately "defaming himself" in order to deceive the world.
However, the fact that Ms. Xie was able to make this play flawless also shows that she is indeed strong and capable.
The hen crowing at dawn is probably not an unjust accusation.
“Ah Yuan is right, the ransom cannot be less. However, for the sake of the Empress Dowager, the food and lodging expenses for the next few months will be waived!”
Helian Jue responded with a smile, not taking the matter seriously at all.
He will send troops to the Turks sooner or later.
They either come under the rule of the Great Zhou, or they'll be sent to the deeper grasslands.
Only his army can be on the border!
"……yes!"
What else could the Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies say?
They had no choice but to obediently go down and strictly follow the Emperor and Empress's instructions: collect the money and release the people.
However, he did not forget another important matter: "There is a princess in the Turkic delegation."
"The second daughter was named Ashina Xue, and was Ashina He's younger sister from the same mother."
While reporting back, the Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies secretly glanced at the Emperor and Empress.
The royal couple showed no change in expression when they heard the name of the Turkic princess.
Clearly, they didn't care about the Turkic princess or anything like that.
good!
He understood!
What Turkic princess?
Just treat them as ordinary envoys.
"Your Majesty and Your Majesty, rest assured, we will act in accordance with the regulations."
The Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies spoke respectfully.
The emperor did not think highly of Ashina Xue, and the empress did not show any jealousy.
As for Ashina Xue's aunt, Empress Dowager Ashina, well, who cares about her?
The old lady's health was fluctuating, so she could only stay in her Yongshou Palace to recuperate.
To pray for her well-being, the Empress granted permission for thousands of palace servants to leave the palace.
Eunuchs are one thing, but many of them were sold because their families were poor.
Most of the palace maids were from respectable families in the capital region and were selected to serve in the palace.
She was a perfectly good young lady, who thought she would grow old and die in the palace, but she never expected that she would have the day to leave the palace.
Recently, outside the palace gates, many people have been eagerly waiting, wiping away tears as they welcome their daughters home.
Some families had lost their parents, but their brothers or nephews came to pick them up.
Even if someone has no relatives, the Empress does not simply expel them from the palace, but arranges for them to go somewhere else.
In recent days, there has been a constant sound of weeping and kowtowing at the palace gates.
How many families were reunited, how many relatives rekindled their bonds?
And all of this is thanks to the Empress's grace!
The people's gratitude towards the Empress reached its peak.
The key point is that this privilege has been listed as a palace rule by the Empress—as long as one has served in the palace for ten years, one can retire!
Ordinary people near the capital, especially those with daughters, all regarded the Empress as a living bodhisattva.
Some families even wrote elegies for the goddess.
As for the Empress Dowager Ashina, who needed to be prayed for, not many people paid attention to her.
Those who know, know!
The transfer of power within the palace has been successfully completed.
Empress Xie became the new head of the harem, while the two empress dowagers could only retire to live out their days.
Empress Dowager Xiao was a clever woman; she kept a low profile and cooperated perfectly.
Empress Dowager Ashina tried several times, but failed each time, squandering a winning hand.
As long as it doesn't affect the previous dynasty, the court officials won't care about the infighting in the harem.
Hmm, that Turkic princess, she'll probably come for nothing. (Reading Dirty)
"Your Majesty, did you hear that? The Turks have sent the princess!"
After the Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies withdrew, Xie Yuan moved closer to Helian Jue and said jokingly, "According to seniority, she should be your cousin!"
In ancient times, there was no such thing as prohibiting marriage between close relatives.
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