"The Crown Prince plotted a rebellion and poisoned the Emperor..."
The second and third princes rebelled, killed the crown prince, and then fought for power...
Family members killing each other.
Former Crown Prince—Your Highness Prince Cheng, please grant my request…
The child who spoke raised his voice a few decibels, clearly filled with joy.
"It was Xie Zhun, the crown prince during the late emperor's reign, who turned the tide and commanded the officials to imprison the second and third princes..."
With the support of his ministers, he is about to ascend the throne.
This is truly what everyone hoped for!
The child's voice was cheerful, "Grandpa and Grandma said that when the late emperor was alive, everyone could eat their fill and wear nice clothes..."
Grandpa and Grandma also said that Crown Prince Xie was once greatly favored by the late emperor, and was highly respected by ministers and common people alike...
Unfortunately, he later became unable to inherit the throne due to his physical disability, and it was his uncle who succeeded him.
Now, the imperial court has announced to the world that His Highness Xie Zhun was poisoned, which is why he was unable to walk...
Now, Your Highness is able to move freely, the Crown Prince has died for treason, and the Second and Third Princes have both been imprisoned...
His Highness Xie Zhun's ascension to the throne is truly what everyone has been hoping for!
By the way, I heard that the entire household of the Duke of Huguo has been exonerated, and many people have received rewards...
Only His Highness can ascend the throne and issue the decree of mandate.
The sloppy old man nodded and continued to ask, "Any other news?"
For example, where did Princess Cheng go?
What's the situation at the Marquis of Dingyuan's residence?
The child slapped his forehead and said with a simple smile, "Look at my memory!"
The old man specifically told me this, and I dare not forget it.
I heard that the ceremony for the coronation of the empress will be held together with the ceremony for the enthronement of the throne.
As for Princess Cheng, I have indeed not heard of her...
I even spent a few steamed buns, but I still couldn't find out what was going on.
Something big has indeed happened at the Ningyuan Marquis's residence!
I've heard that the two sons of the principal wife are ambitious and eager for glory. During palace battles, they secretly joined the fighting, hoping to claim credit...
As a result, he was shot full of arrows!
A muffled thud came from inside the room.
The child peeked inside, and the old man, though not deliberately trying to hide it, casually explained, "My distant niece is recuperating here recently..."
The child scratched his head in confusion. The old man rarely came back, and he had never heard of him having a niece.
The old man was reminding her, "Let me correct you, the Marquis of Dingyuan's first wife is the legitimate wife, and she's still alive!"
The wife's two sons are both stationed in the northern border, protecting their homeland...
As for this reckless and ambitious child, he certainly wasn't born to the principal wife...
So, the one you're talking about is that seductive concubine—Chen.
The child listened and thought it made sense, so he humbly nodded.
"So, both of the concubine's sons are dead?"
The old man glanced into the house and continued asking.
I need to know the details before I can feel at ease.
The child nodded. "Yeah, he died. He was riddled with bullets. How could he not die?"
The old man nodded in satisfaction and placed a stack of copper coins into the child's hand.
He continued, "What about the others? What about Madam Chen? I heard she has two concubine's daughters?"
The child tilted his head, showing curiosity about the old man's concern for someone else's concubine.
After thinking for a moment, he shook his head and said, "I only heard that the Marquis's mansion is closed to visitors and is holding a funeral..."
Oh, right! The two generals you mentioned who were stationed in the North, I heard they're on their way back...
There was a noise coming from inside the room; it seemed someone was struggling to get out of bed.
After learning that she was the old man's niece, the child was quite polite, even though she was curious...
They did not continue to peer inside.
The old man stuffed another stack of copper coins into his arms.
"No need! Grandpa, this is enough!"
The child said shyly.
"Take it! Grandpa might not be back for a while!"
There's one more thing Grandpa wants to ask you and your parents..."
"Grandpa, what do you mean...?"
"This is the key to my house, Grandpa is giving it to you. From now on, you and your parents can come and stay here. Whenever you have time, please clean this place..."
If someone claims to be…
The old man looked into the house, but the child still couldn't make out any figures...
"She claims to be my niece and begs you to take her in, to let her stay as long as she wants..."
This... is my thank-you gift, Grandpa!
The old man took out a fine jade pendant from his pocket and instructed:
"Take this jade to the pawnshop in the county town and sell it with your parents..."
This piece of jade was a gift from its owner to my grandfather.
If you trust Grandpa, Grandpa won't harm you...
Because of its high value, some people might ask you questions. Just say that I gave it to you.
If they ask me about my background, you can tell them my name is Xingming.
As for the rest..."
The old man glanced into the house again, his expression relieved. "Just tell the truth."
Upon hearing that the jade pendant was highly valuable, the child dared not accept it and hurriedly pushed it away...
The old man put it back into his hand, "Child, Grandpa doesn't need it anymore..."
Go back to what you said and tell your parents; they know what to do.
The child looked down at the jade pendant in his hand, clearly captivated by it, but hesitated, unsure if he could accept it...
The old man gently nudged the man, smiled, and waved him away, indicating that he could go back...
The child was stunned.
For some reason, the old man was clearly smiling, and his smile was gentle...
He felt sad and upset...
The child had just left, and the old man had just closed the door when he heard a pretty yet weak voice behind him:
"If you don't believe him, why did you steal my jade pendant and pawn it?"
Aren't you afraid he'll come looking for you and settle the score?
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