Madam Xie hesitated for a moment, then said, "Aqi, I've heard you have some personal connections with the princess. Why don't you go and try to persuade her?"
"Let the princess back down on the surface, and in the future, our Xie family will be at her beck and call."
Xie Qi chuckled lightly, "Mother, you overestimate your son."
Should he try to persuade him?
Xie Qi would never do such a futile effort.
"Mother, please rest assured, no matter what, the princess will not kill Father in public."
Upon hearing this, Madam Xie became even more worried.
Madam Xie couldn't help but say, "Didn't your father say that you have that kind of relationship with the princess? Is it no use trying to persuade her?"
Madam Xie had only heard about it from Grand Secretary Xie.
Only then did I realize that Xie Qi had a somewhat ambiguous relationship with the princess in private.
Now that her son was grown up, Madam Xie didn't say much more.
A dignified voice suddenly rang out: "What are you trying to persuade me of?"
When Madam Xie saw Old Master Xie, she was immediately taken aback. "Why did you come out of the yard, sir?"
Although Grandpa Xie is now mostly recovered from his illness, he is old and doesn't like to go out or join in crowds.
On ordinary days, I like to stay in my own yard, read books, and tend to my flowers.
Occasionally, Xie Qi's grandchildren would go and play chess with the old man.
"If this old man doesn't come out soon, the Xie family's foundation will be in jeopardy."
Just as Madam Xie was about to tell Old Master Xie about the current situation, Old Master Xie waved his hand.
"Xie Qi, please accompany me to the palace."
The servants helped Master Xie change into his court robes, and this outfit was quite something.
This was bestowed upon Master Xie when the late emperor was still alive.
In the entire world, only Mr. Xie has received this honor.
“Your father is still not thinking things through. Things are about to change. You should set off quickly.”
With these words from Old Master Xie, Xie Qi felt reassured.
Grand Secretary Xie knelt at Xuanwu Gate for an hour, with no one beside him.
At first, Xie Ge Lao thought that his letter had not been sent.
The servant who delivered the message reported back that he had personally delivered them to the mansion.
Upon hearing this, Grand Secretary Xie merely snorted coldly, "They're all cowards who cling to life and fear death."
Grand Secretary Xie knelt alone at the Xuanwu Gate.
As soon as Grand Secretary Xie knelt down, someone went in to report to Pei Zhi.
Pei Zhi simply responded with a sound of understanding.
Every fifteen minutes, someone would come in to interpret for them.
Pei Zhi was kind-hearted and had a table set up next to Xie Ge Lao, with some tea and snacks on it.
Pei Zhi sent a message through a palace servant: if Grand Secretary Xie gets tired of kneeling, he can have some snacks and tea.
Grand Secretary Xie hadn't eaten for days, so how could he not realize that the princess was deliberately humiliating him?
Inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Yuan Chengyu paced back and forth.
"Grand Secretary Xie is a high-ranking official. If he really suffers a serious injury from kneeling, I'm afraid the court officials will rise up against him!"
"Attacking them en masse?" Pei Zhi seemed to have heard a joke. "The officials and soldiers in the capital are all under my control."
"If one comes, I will kill one; if two come, I will kill both."
"If enough people die, I don't believe they won't be afraid of death!"
Although this method is somewhat cruel, it is also the most effective one.
"If I don't break their bones now, they'll have plenty of room to manipulate me in the future."
Pei Zhi dislikes being wishy-washy.
This way, we can subdue this group of people in one fell swoop and avoid causing them any trouble.
Yuan Chengyu could only nod. "Fortunately, many officials were frightened by the princess's ruthless methods. Now only Grand Secretary Xie is kneeling."
Pei Zhi sneered: "Are you frightened by my methods?"
"They were terrified by their own crimes."
"Yesterday, I had a copy made of the shady things these ministers had done over the years and sent to their residences."
"Now that I have a legitimate reason to act, if they dare to oppose me, taking the lives of their entire families will be a piece of cake."
After a long pause, Yuan Chengyu could only say, "The princess is intelligent."
At this moment, Yuan Chengyu truly believed in Pei Zhi.
When Yuan Chengyu learned of Pei Zhi's plan, he only felt admiration.
Pei Zhi, a woman, actually dared to have such a wildly imaginative idea.
And now, the princess is realizing her dream step by step.
The princess showed no hesitation or indecisiveness whatsoever.
Yuan Chengyu reported to the princess that several ministers had already yielded and would come to court tomorrow.
Once tomorrow is over, the remaining ministers will probably slink back to court in disgrace.
"Princess, Elder Xie and Lord Xie request an audience."
Pei Zhi raised an eyebrow: "Old Xie?"
The eunuch said, "Lord Xie has arrived with the Xie family's patriarch."
Pei Zhi was surprised: "He actually came out of seclusion too?"
Pei Zhi stood up and got off the dragon throne.
Yuan Chengyu reminded her, "Princess, I'm afraid their intentions are not good. You should make preparations as soon as possible."
"Old Xie is a veteran of three dynasties, holding a high position and wielding great power; he's really not easy to touch."
Pei Zhi snorted, "If he's planning to stop me, then he's too old and should just die suddenly tonight."
If Pei Zhi wants to be in a position of power, naturally no one can oppose her.
Let alone a veteran of three reigns, even Emperor Pei, a single emperor, had his life and death in Pei Zhi's hands.
Pei Zhi stood up and stood at the entrance of the Hall of Mental Cultivation to greet them. From afar, she saw Xie Qi helping Old Master Xie arrive.
Pei Zhi stepped forward, but Old Master Xie took two steps back and knelt down in a deep bow towards Pei Zhi.
Upon seeing this, Yuan Chengyu's worries were put to rest.
Since Old Master Xie is so subservient to Pei Zhi, there's no reason for him to come and stop Pei Zhi.
"Why must you perform such a grand ceremony, Mr. Xie?"
"The princess is now ruling behind the curtain on behalf of His Majesty. Seeing the princess is the same as seeing His Majesty. It is only right to pay respects."
Pei Zhi personally helped Old Master Xie up and said gently, "Let's go inside and talk."
Upon entering the Hall of Mental Cultivation, the palace servants served tea.
Old Master Xie looked around the Hall of Mental Cultivation and said, "The Hall of Mental Cultivation is still the same as before, with no changes."
Pei Zhi said, "Although the Hall of Mental Cultivation has been repaired many times, it has remained largely unchanged."
Grand Secretary Xie suddenly said, "But the people inside have changed several times."
Pei Zhi just chuckled and didn't reply.
"I have come here today to tell the princess that I would like to join in the morning court tomorrow. However, I currently hold no official position and it would be inappropriate for me to attend court suddenly."
Old Master Xie's meaning couldn't be clearer.
Is Grand Secretary Xie kneeling before Xuanwu Gate now?
Old Master Xie bypassed Grand Secretary Xie and surrendered to Pei Zhi.
Old Master Xie is the father of Grand Secretary Xie; his status is sufficient.
Pei Zhi stood up and bowed to Old Master Xie, "If you don't mind, I would like to become your disciple. How about you attend court tomorrow as Grand Tutor?"
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