Jiang Jin gently closed his eyes and sighed. He didn't hate the emperor, but he didn't like him either.
None of the three siblings liked their father, because they all knew very well that their mother had been killed by him.
Their mother was the daughter of a general and originally had a carefree and unrestrained life, but her life was changed because she lost the emperor, who was the crown prince, when she was young.
In the end, the bird that longed for the sky was trapped and died in this deep palace.
The bird longed for freedom, as did its mother, who died of depression because of this longing. However, for the sake of the three of them, she had to put on an act that the emperor would like.
The Empress did have some feelings for the Emperor, but she longed for freedom more than feelings. Especially after the ministers urged the selection of concubines, and the Emperor chose several more, the Empress longed for freedom even more.
But he also knew very well that once he put on the phoenix crown, his life would be trapped here forever.
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Jiang Jin looked in the direction of the Prince's Mansion. He was a little worried, but he shouldn't be worried. He was different from his father. He would not confine her to the harem. He would give her rights, the right to go anywhere she wanted.
As for what the people in the court will say, that's up to him to deal with. But with his current power, what can they say or dare to say?
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Just as Wan Ge heard about the rebellion in the palace, she was immediately stunned to learn that her husband had become emperor.
The eunuch before her bowed respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, please come in. His Majesty has been waiting for you for a long time."
While still dazed, Wan Ge was taken into the palace and saw Jiang Jin standing in the middle of the main hall.
Jiang Jin turned around and reached out his hand to him, slowly walking towards him and placing his hand in hers.
"Wange, I won't let you die of depression like Mother. Do you believe me?" Jiang Jin gently hugged her, and you could feel how nervous he was.
Wan Ge nodded. Although she didn't quite understand what he meant, she asked herself if she believed him, and Wan Ge believed him.
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Jiang Jin took her to her residence, handed her the Phoenix Seal that governed the six palaces, and then told her that he had other matters to attend to.
Wan Ge obediently nodded and watched him walk towards the door.
The matter that Jiang Jin had to deal with was his elder brother, the Crown Prince... oh no, the former Crown Prince Jiang Ran.
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Jiang Ran, in prison, looked at her younger brother, now dressed smartly and looking radiant, and gave a self-deprecating laugh: "In the end, you still won. So, are you here to kill me now?"
Jiang Jin gestured to the people around him, and they immediately removed the shackles from Jiang Ran's body.
Jiang Jin looked at the person in front of him and said, "I will bestow upon you a title and prepare a fief for you in Jiangnan. The scenery there is beautiful, and you can live out your remaining years there."
"You don't have to do this. You can kill me if you want. I don't need your sympathy!"
Jiang Jin didn't answer him immediately, but instead looked away: "You don't need my sympathy, but what about them?"
Jiang Ran followed the gaze and saw his wife and daughter.
After a moment of silence, he finally knelt on the ground: "Thank you for your benevolence, Your Majesty."
Jiang Ran was never sure of Jiang Jin's weakness, but Jiang Jin was always very clear about the Crown Prince's weakness, only he never used it.
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