Three days later, Rong Da Ying had been tortured beyond recognition, with not a single piece of good flesh on his body. When he was dragged into the execution ground, he was already dying.
The people below spat at them, threw vegetable leaves and rotten eggs at them crazily.
On her deathbed, she saw herself, who was only fourteen years old, throwing herself into the arms of her brother who had won the battle, with a smile as beautiful as a flower.
The next moment, both of their heads fell to the ground, rolled several times on the ground, and their eyes met.
............
Shen Xiaohan waited until Tang Wan's health improved a little before returning to the palace.
After returning to the palace, he immediately drafted an edict, conferring the title of Imperial Noble Consort on Tang Wan and granting her the residence of Linlang Palace.
As soon as this edict came out, the whole palace was in an uproar.
Not for any other reason, just because Linlang Palace is where Shen Xiaohan's biological mother lives.
This has been a taboo place in the palace for many years. Apart from the people who are sent to clean it all year round, almost no one dares to set foot here except His Majesty.
Now a concubine is allowed to live there, which shows how great the honor is.
What's more, he was given such a high position.
Concubine Shu and Concubine Ning have been in the palace for many years. Their father and brother have made great military achievements and have a seat in the court.
But, but this newly appointed Imperial Noble Consort is just a princess married into a foreign alliance, a princess of a small border country. How can she be worthy of such an honor?
Therefore, when Shen Xiaohan announced the news in the morning court, he encountered opposition from many people.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Han did have the merit of saving the emperor and preserving his majesty's health, but in doing so, she also harmed the heir to the throne. Therefore, since these merits and demerits offset each other, it is only right that she be granted the title of consort."
"I second your opinion. After all, Concubine Han has a special status. She is a princess married to a foreign prince. She cannot hold such a high position."
That's the Imperial Noble Consort, only one step away from the position of Queen. In the future, as long as Shen Xiaohan makes up any excuse to go there, wouldn't the Queen be in her pocket?
"Yes, Your Majesty, please think twice."
A chorus of voices echoed from below: "Your Majesty, please reconsider."
Shen Xiaohan opened his thin lips slightly, his eyes playful: "This is the result of my repeated consideration. Everyone, I am informing you, not asking for your opinion."
The Left Prime Minister bowed to him, his eyes bleak. "Your Majesty, you have been bewitched by the enchanting concubine. I have been unable to persuade you. Today, I can only hit my head against the pillar and die to prove my resolve."
"Alright, if you want to hit me, please hit the pillars outside. Don't dirty my throne room."
Left Prime Minister: “…?”
Why didn't things develop as he expected?
According to common sense, His Majesty should not be annoyed: "Left Prime Minister, I was not thoughtful enough in this matter. So, I will do as you say and confer the title of consort on you."
"Why aren't you going yet? Have you become a coward too?"
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty..." The Left Prime Minister hesitated for a long time, feeling as if his heart was about to jump out of his chest.
He doesn't want to die. He is only in his forties, but he holds such a high position and is appointed as the Left Prime Minister. I wonder how much smoke has risen from his ancestors' graves to get to this point. How can he die?
If so, how sorry he would be to his ancestors! It was definitely not because he was afraid of death.
"It seems that the Left Prime Minister agrees? I was saying, the Left Prime Minister is so understanding, and the Imperial Concubine saved my life, so why can't she be worthy of the position of Imperial Noble Consort?"
"The Left Prime Minister and General Ning have no objections. Everyone, what do you think?" His tone was grim, like a monster with fangs in the dark night.
All the ministers were sweating profusely. Who would dare to object?
The Left Prime Minister and General Ning have countless forces supporting them, so how can small officials like them have a say?
"Ah, it seems that all of you, my dear ministers, are very supportive. If so, tomorrow I will have notices posted all over the city, announcing to the world that my appointment of the Imperial Noble Consort was approved by all of you, and no objections are allowed."
Ministers: “..........”
Left Prime Minister: “….”
General Ning: "Your Majesty is wise."
After General Ning finished speaking, dozens of pairs of eyes turned to him. Those eyes, filled with resentment, anger, and resentment, seemed to be saying, "You traitorous lackey, how could you change your mind so quickly?"
"General Ning is indeed the most loyal. In this case, I will reward you with a hundred acres of fertile farmland and a thousand taels of gold."
With just one sentence, they were rewarded. Those ministers with little power immediately beat their chests and stamped their feet: "If only I had agreed with Your Majesty, I would have received a hundred acres of fertile land."
"There are still a thousand taels of gold."
Another official complained mercilessly: "Even if General Ning didn't say it, you wouldn't dare to say it. Besides, these hundred acres of fertile land are just a drop in the bucket for General Ning."
This was truly wrong. General Ning was a military commander. He wasn't poor, but he was often short of money. Now, this 1,000 taels of gold was like a huge fortune from heaven. He was stunned and it took him a while to react. He knelt down and thanked, "Your Majesty, thank you very much."
"You don't need to thank me, my dear."
"Nothing to do, leave the court."
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When Shen Xiaohan returned to the harem, he immediately headed straight to Linlang Palace.
Tang Wan was still lying in bed, sitting with Xiaoyuezi: "Your Majesty, why are you here?"
Shen Xiaohan took her hand and put a bracelet on her hand.
"Today, I have issued an edict to confer you the title of Imperial Noble Consort. Are you happy?"
"Happy, of course I am happy." She also smiled. In the past few days, because her body was in good condition, her complexion had become much rosier, and no longer as pale and transparent as that day.
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