Chapter 109 Three Imperial Edicts
"In reply to the Emperor, Prince Huai has chosen to retain the throne."
The person who responded was Yu Jinming.
He was very satisfied with the result.
Being exiled to a bitter and cold place like Ninggu Pagoda is something even a prince can only endure.
I'm not afraid at all that he might have any more ideas.
"Since the three of you have witnessed his choice, then let him be convicted according to the law."
Emperor Yongping was very disappointed with Prince Huai's choice.
He really doesn't consider his only child at all.
In this case, he should just carry on with his false title of King Huai and live a good life in the deserted Ninggu Tower.
"yes."
Yu Jinming and the other two said in unison.
No one disagrees with this result.
After all, Prince Huai is the biological son of Emperor Yongping.
If he insisted on saving Prince Huai, they, the court officials, might not be able to stop him.
Now that he has been convicted according to the law, this is already the best outcome.
"Draft an edict."
Emperor Yongping thought about it for a while, then spoke to the official who was drafting the edict.
"Prince Huai Chu Chengshuo has no respect for the law and severely injured the crown prince...According to the law, he will be exiled for 3,000 miles and will plead guilty in Ninggu Pagoda."
"Except for Prince Huai's wife, Fu, and his grandson, Chu Yanhong, all other family members and servants will go with him. The Palace of Prince Huai and its affiliated properties will be taken back by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Any damage will be made up, and there will be no leniency."
The imperial decree left no room for maneuver for Prince Huai.
It can be seen that Emperor Yongping was really disappointed with him.
"Draft another decree. The Marquis of Cheng'en's mansion failed to educate their daughter properly, causing Concubine Xian to be arrogant towards the prince and disregard the law. This is an unforgivable crime. The title of Marquis of Cheng'en is stripped, and the entire Zhang family's property is confiscated and they are exiled to Youzhou."
Emperor Yongping immediately issued another imperial edict, and the official who drafted it did not dare to stop writing for a moment.
"Draft a third decree: Concubine Xian failed to educate her children properly and allowed Prince Huai to harm his siblings. She will be stripped of her title and demoted to a commoner, and sent to the cold palace."
The three consecutive imperial edicts shocked even the old minister Du Hongdao.
The Cheng'en Marquis Mansion is the Empress Dowager's maiden home and also the maternal grandfather's home of Emperor Yongping.
When Emperor Yongping came to power, the old Marquis Cheng'en also made a lot of efforts.
Although the old Marquis Cheng'en had passed away many years ago and his descendants were not of any significance, this title was passed down from the ancestors of the Zhang family.
As long as they haven't committed a capital crime, their titles cannot be stripped at will.
But seeing how Emperor Yongping behaved, I'm afraid the Zhang family had already gotten into big trouble, and this time they were just taking the opportunity to deal with it.
"Lord Yu, Lord Su, you must immediately go to the Prince Huai's Mansion and the Marquis Cheng'en's Mansion to announce the decree. Count the two mansions' property overnight, and send them out of the capital early tomorrow morning."
"I obey your order."
"I obey your order."
Yu Jinming and Su Pengxin hurriedly took the imperial edict, quickly took their leave and went back to their work.
As a military historian, Du Hongdao was not in charge of handling cases.
However, he did not find any evidence to impeach Marquis Cheng'en in advance, which was somewhat a dereliction of duty.
So, he was a little embarrassed.
"Your Majesty, it is time for me to start my new post. Please do not forget the bet you made with me."
Du Hongdao brought up the matter of gambling again, just as a clever move to distract Emperor Yongping.
"Don't worry, I will make your wish come true in three years. Just don't be reluctant to part with the "Five Mountains and Flying Fairies" when the time comes."
Emperor Yongping did not want anyone to know the real reason why he took the opportunity to deal with the Cheng'en Marquisate.
He pretended not to notice Du Hongdao's little thoughts.
Besides, for something as important as "Five Mountains and Flying Fairies", why would I need Du Hongdao's reminder?
Emperor Yongping had already remembered it better than he did.
"Lin Fu, you must immediately send someone to the Shou Palace to tell him to take good care of himself in the palace and to have him have a baby within three years."
After Emperor Yongping finished speaking, Du Hongdao almost staggered on the spot.
That's it......
It's obvious that he got too angry about the bet.
Does Shou Wang's body mean he can give birth to a child just like that?
Prince Huai's Palace
As expected, Fu Ronger had been convinced by Jiang Ruoqing.
When Yu Jinming came to announce the decree, she asked to see the emperor.
"Princess Huai, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has come with me. The inventory of Prince Huai's property cannot be delayed. You are the principal wife of Prince Huai, so you should cooperate."
Although Yu Jinming rejected her request, his tone was not too harsh because the Fu family had donated 80% of their property to save her.
Besides, it's already afternoon. If I don't seize the time, I'm afraid I won't be able to rest all night.
Last night he traveled all night just to pick up Chu Yansui as soon as possible.
If he is allowed to stay up all night tonight, he will probably die young.
"Sir Yu, I have an important matter to discuss with the Emperor. If I were to arrive any later, I might have missed Prince Huai's exile."
Fu Ronger was urged by Jiang Ruoqing and had to speak again.
"Princess Huai is asking for a divorce?"
Yu Jinming speculated based on conventional thinking that if the husband's family was convicted and exiled, as long as it did not involve the wife's family, the wife could file for divorce.
But Prince Huai was different. His case was not only related to the Fu family, but also to Concubine Xian’s maiden family, the Cheng’en Marquis Mansion.
Therefore, divorce is impossible.
"That's not it."
Fu Ronger knew that even if she told Yu Jinming, he would not be able to make the decision, so she flatly denied it.
"Princess Huai, whether you admit it or not is not important, but I am familiar with the law and know that the emperor will never grant your request."
"Moreover, it is the emperor's great favor that you and Prince Hong can stay in the capital. Princess Huai, please do not let the emperor down."
Yu Jinming's reputation as the cold-faced judge is not just a rumor.
Less than a quarter of an hour after entering Prince Huai's Mansion, he had already seen that Fu Ronger and Jiang Ruoqing were both up to something.
However, the fact that Fu Ronger foolishly donated her dowry to protect Prince Huai's throne actually made him feel a little unfair for the Fu family.
From today on, the Fu family will be on Chu Chengyi's side.
Being able to eliminate the risk of the Fu family getting into trouble in the future is also a good thing for Chu Chengyi.
That's why he was here to give Fu Ronger some good-tempered advice.
"Master Yu, the princess is the emperor's daughter-in-law. It is reasonable for her to see the emperor. Why are you trying to stop her?"
Jiang Ruoqing became anxious when she saw that Fu Ronger was persuaded not to speak up for it anymore.
Only if Fu Ronger asks for a divorce and regains her freedom, she will not have to raise Chu Yanhong, this burden.
Without this burden, she could plan to marry into Prince Ning's mansion after they exchanged identities.
"Princess Huai, take care of the family members and servants in the palace and bring their names and deeds here immediately."
Yu Jinming ignored Jiang Ruoqing. He could tell at first glance that she was not a good person and he didn't want to waste his time on such a person.
Prince Huai's mansion was to be exiled with his family and servants, which could be considered as a privilege given to Prince Huai by Emperor Yongping.
However, he was afraid that he would not be able to support these people when he arrived in Ningguta.
"Master Yu, why do you need to see the list and the indenture?"
Fu Ronger was so focused on how to accompany Prince Huai to exile that she didn't even listen to the imperial edict seriously.
"Prince Huai was exiled with his family and servants. I will of course look at the list of people in the palace and the servants' indentures."
After Yu Jinming finished his explanation, he had someone move a chair for him to sit in the cool sunshine in the courtyard.
He looked at Jiang Ruoqing and Fu Ronger leisurely.
Their plan will not come true.
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