"There were rumors back then that those officials were good people and were wrongly executed by Your Majesty!
Today, His Majesty's imperial edict clearly lists the actions of those officials back then!
Those of you who can read can go and take a look. His Majesty has specially asked someone to copy the contents of the imperial edict and post it on the wall.
I just took a look, and wow, it's simply too numerous to mention! Not a single one of their deaths was unjust!
Whoever sees this will say, "Good riddance!"
“Yes, those things back then were truly outrageous.
But let me say something outrageous.
Your Majesty, you have a big mouth. Why didn’t you explain what happened a few years ago?
"Just for no reason whatsoever, people spread rumors about me? And even called me a tyrant!"
The people on the side: “…”
“That’s quite outrageous to say.
But what you said is not wrong. If Your Majesty had clarified the matter earlier, you wouldn't have to bear the blame for so many years."
Someone was speechless, "If His Majesty had clarified it before, would you have believed it?"
This sentence made everyone choke.
"It seems that we really don't believe it. The main reason we believe it now is because the Zhao family previously colluded with the enemy and treason, and Your Majesty secretly took over the Linyue Kingdom. These things have changed our views on Your Majesty.
So now that we know what happened back then, we believe that it was all a misunderstanding and that Your Majesty is innocent.
If it were in the past, if His Majesty had clarified it so coldly, we might not have believed it.
Some might even think this is a way for His Majesty to whitewash himself."
Someone admitted it honestly.
"Isn't that right? If everyone thinks so, then there's no need to say that His Majesty doesn't have a mouth or anything like that.
Some explanations are inappropriate too early or too late; they are only appropriate when the time, place, and people are right!"
........
The people's discussions were basically favorable to Xiao Xieyun.
Once the matter of that year was clarified, Xiao Xieyun's reputation as a tyrant was completely cleared.
In addition, the court is now under Xiao Xieyun's "suppression", and no one dares to have any other thoughts.
Naturally, no one would stir up trouble in the capital and create rumors about Xiao Xieyun.
Xiao Xieyun and Ying Xixi both felt that there was hope for the future, at least everything was moving in a good direction.
Ying Xixi is also considering putting the task of having a child on the agenda.
Now that she is the only one in Xiao Xieyun's harem, she can also "show her skills" and expand the royal family.
That day, Ying Xixi came out of the Empress Dowager's palace and went back to her own palace. However, it was quite boring to just sit there.
She suddenly had the idea of bringing food to Xiao Xieyun.
It's afternoon now, so I can just send him some cakes.
Ying Xixi took the cakes and crescent moon and went to the imperial study.
As luck would have it, the door was open, and as soon as she reached the door, she heard voices coming from inside.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me for speaking frankly, but your harem is currently in short supply. You have been on the throne for over ten years, but you have no children.
I earnestly implore Your Majesty to expand the harem and establish more offspring for the royal family as soon as possible!"
Ying Xixi heard it all clearly and was a little curious about how Xiao Xieyun would answer.
She gave a look to the guard standing at the door of the imperial study, signaling him to wait a moment, not to rush in to report her arrival to His Majesty, and also to keep quiet.
The guard understood, and while watching the nose and the heart, he also pricked up his ears to eat the melon.
In the imperial study, Xiao Xieyun's face turned cold when he heard this.
"If I remember correctly, you have no concubines in your backyard.
How about this, tomorrow I will send ten girls to your house, and let those ten concubines give birth to children for your family as soon as possible!
This will also save you from being idle all day and having to manage my harem!"
Xiao Xieyun's words frightened the minister who made the suggestion so much that he fell to his knees with a thud.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me! I just said it without meaning to.
Please don't take it to heart, Your Majesty!"
Xiao Xieyun snorted coldly, "What? Are you saying it carelessly now?
But I just saw you speaking with such force!"
The minister was trembling with fear and dared not say anything. He just kept repeating the words "Your Majesty, please forgive me."
"Okay, I'll forgive you this time."
The minister kowtowed joyfully and expressed his gratitude, "Thank you for your grace! Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"You should also remember that there will only be one imperial concubine in my harem. Before you worry about my harem, take care of your own backyard first!
Otherwise, I don't mind intervening in your backyard!"
Xiao Xieyun's voice was cold and stern.
"Yes, yes, yes! I understand!"
The minister also understood the hidden meaning of Xiao Xieyun's words.
The purpose is to let him tell this to other ministers, so that no one will be as bold as him and dare to interfere with His Majesty's harem.
"If you understand, then leave."
"Yes! I'll take my leave!"
When Minister Ying came out, he saw Ying Xixi standing at the door.
He quickly bowed and left with a red face.
After watching the minister leave, Ying Xixi went in with the food box.
"Your Majesty is truly majestic."
Ying Xixi joked with a smile.
Xiao Xieyun stood up and walked to Ying Xixi, with a look of embarrassment on his handsome face.
"Did you hear that? Those are all my sincere words.
I only want to be with you for the rest of my life and I will not take any concubines.
Having you in my harem is enough."
Xiao Xieyun held Ying Xixi's hand, looked at her and spoke seriously.
His phoenix eyes were full of affection, and Ying Xixi felt her heart beating faster as she looked into his eyes.
She hummed and looked away, “What if the ministers put pressure on you?
After all, in everyone's cognition, it is normal for an emperor to have three thousand beauties in his harem.
Also, if word gets out that you won't take another concubine, people outside might say I'm a witch, trying to confuse Your Majesty."
Xiao Xieyun curled his lips, "Xixi really understands the people outside.
Don't be afraid, I'm here, they won't dare to talk nonsense about you."
Although Xiao Xieyun said this, Ying Xixi still felt that the people in the capital would definitely talk about it secretly.
She also specifically asked Yueya to go to the capital to inquire about the situation.
The result was beyond her expectation. No one dared to talk about the fact that Xiao Xieyun did not take a concubine. No one dared to talk about this matter, let alone say that she was a demon concubine.
On the other hand, after Xiao Xieyun resolved the issue of the ministers advising him to expand his harem, he thought about it and decided to call the imperial physician.
"Doctor Zhang, please take my pulse.
Why haven't I...and the Imperial Concubine had any children after such a long time?
Look, I need to take care of my body."
Doctor Zhang was stunned when he heard this.
As for not having children yet...don't you usually treat concubines?
Your Majesty is so tall, mighty, and strong, how could there be anything wrong with his health?!
However, Doctor Zhang thought so and didn't say anything. After agreeing, he began to take Xiao Xieyun's pulse.
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