The group first had the coachman drive the carriage outside the city, and then had Lele, dressed as Xu Zi, get into the carriage looking somewhat dejected.
So, several days after Princess Zhaoyang left the capital, Doctor Xu's youngest daughter finally appeared.
It is said that at that time, she was riding in the Shu family's carriage, wearing Miss Shu's dress, and upon seeing Doctor Xu, she couldn't help but burst into tears. Doctor Xu and Madam Xu also had red eyes, and the whole family wept together.
After being comforted by others, the group stopped after two incense sticks had burned, and sat down together, choking back tears.
Only then did everyone realize that Miss Xu had eaten the problematic pastries at the poetry gathering and fallen into a deep sleep. When she awoke, she found herself in a valley filled with women, a valley called Peach Blossom Valley.
Peach Blossom Valley is unknown to outsiders and never communicates with the outside world. Only the valley owner and specific personnel are allowed to leave the valley.
At that time, the Valley Master was traveling, and the beautiful and kind-hearted woman took the opportunity to save Miss Xu, thus saving Miss Xu from harm and suffering.
After recuperating for about a month, Miss Xu finally recovered and, missing her family, bid farewell to the Valley Master.
The people in the valley were all warm and hospitable, and they found it difficult to see outsiders, so they were even more reluctant to leave. Miss Xu spoke with them for a long time before the valley master finally agreed.
It is said that when this was mentioned, Miss Xu was full of gratitude and said that she would pay a special visit another day.
There were no carriages in Peach Blossom Valley, so Miss Xu had to walk. Coincidentally, on her way to the capital, she met Madam Lu and Miss Shu, who were traveling outside the city. The two kind-hearted ladies took pity on her hardship and escorted her to the Xu residence.
It must be said that Qin Xi's plan was quite ingenious.
The story of Peach Blossom Valley was something they made up on the spot. No matter how others searched for her, as long as Xu Zi said she couldn't remember the way, no one could do anything about it.
This not only added a touch of mystery to Peach Blossom Valley, but also preserved Xu Zi's reputation.
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Doctor Xu went to the palace to meet the emperor, saying that he had wronged the princess and was ashamed. He was willing to atone for his sins with his death, and then he was about to smash his head against the pillar.
He was, after all, a veteran official of the court. How could Emperor Yuming allow him to die because of a princess? Wouldn't that discourage the officials?
Despite the obstruction, Dr. Xu finally gave up the idea and voluntarily withheld half a year's salary and suspended his duties for three months.
Emperor Yuming quickly intervened, saying, "How can this be allowed? Even if Princess Zhaoyang hadn't done anything wrong, Xu Wu'an shouldn't be suspended from his post."
Suspension is a grave offense; Xu Wu'an was only blinded by his daughter's anxiety. Besides, a three-month suspension would mean he'd have to deal with all the piles of paperwork himself.
That won't do. Emperor Yuming shook his head, waved his hand, and pardoned Doctor Xu from punishment. Instead, considering his dedication to the country, he rewarded him.
Doctor Xu repeatedly expressed his gratitude to the Emperor, saying, "Thank you for your great kindness, Your Majesty," and "With the protection of a wise ruler, Yu Kingdom will surely be strong in the world." This made Emperor Yu Ming very happy.
Watching him leave with gratitude, Emperor Yuming began to consider whether to bring Princess Zhaoyang back. After all, although she had made mistakes, her crimes did not warrant such a severe punishment.
Just then, the eldest prince came to pay his respects, and Emperor Yuming mentioned the matter briefly. The eldest prince, being very tactful, gave him a way out, saying, "The princess has been praying for the country for a long time, and it's time for her to return."
Emperor Yuming nodded in satisfaction, finding his son increasingly pleasing to the eye.
However, to everyone's surprise, when Emperor Yuming sent his eldest prince to personally escort Princess Zhaoyang back to the capital, she coldly refused.
This touched a nerve with Emperor Yuming.
I sent someone to pick you up politely, and you dared to refuse with such a cold expression? Do you expect me to come pick you up myself?
Are you dreaming?
He's the ruler of a country, too busy with countless affairs of state to care about your petty thoughts.
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