Xu Di was surprised when he heard this. The old lady smiled bitterly and said, "Di-ge, this is something my mother gave her life to save me and my grandson. I don't know how many people know about this imperial edict, but every emperor is given this edict by the previous emperor before he inherits the throne. So, Di-ge, as long as I am here, our family is safe."
Upon hearing this, Xu Di was shocked, then filled with fear. This was a very important document. If it fell into the hands of those with ulterior motives, wouldn't they use it to their advantage? This imperial edict was a double-edged sword for the entire Xu family. If used well, it could protect them while harming others; if used poorly, it would harm them.
Seeing the change in Xu Di's expression, the old lady naturally understood that Xu Di understood the significance of the imperial edict. She sighed and said, "So, Di'er, our family is actually inseparable from the royal family. Even if the sixth prince does something excessive, His Majesty will not turn a blind eye. If he does anything that is detrimental to the Xu family, His Majesty will definitely punish him."
Xu Di actually disagreed with the old lady's idea. How could he put his own safety in someone else's hands? It was better to keep matters concerning his own life and death in his own hands.
However, Xu Di did not refute, but listened quietly to what the old lady said. The old lady said, "Di-ge'er, Grandmother has now handed those people over to you. Over the years, they have followed me through thick and thin, and I should give them a stable life. But Grandmother is old and can't do it anymore, so I have to trouble Di-ge'er."
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