Chapter 359 Imperial Edict
The news that Princess Hui'an hadn't even entered the palace quickly spread throughout the capital.
Everyone was gloating.
Serves you right! So you've finally met your match!
Where did their arrogance and domineering attitude from decades ago go? Where did they indulge their children in committing crimes?
Because Emperor Xiao Wu refused to see Princess Hui'an, everyone's goodwill towards him skyrocketed.
Indeed, everyone originally thought that this young emperor would have some reservations, but now it seems that he has no intention of giving them any face at all!
People like this kind of decisive emperor.
Only in this way can the peace and stability of Chongqing be guaranteed.
Only then can everyone live a stable and peaceful life.
However, many people have also learned a lesson from this incident.
Whether it's royalty or ordinary people, the principle is the same.
The effects of having your father, brother, nephew, or relative in charge are completely different.
Look, the once powerful and influential princess of the late Emperor Wen, whom no one in Dayu dared to offend, has now been turned away by the current imperial family.
Therefore, understanding the current situation is the most important thing...
Shangguan Jin, who had been feigning unconsciousness in the mansion, couldn't help but shake her head upon hearing the news.
"Why bother! I don't believe she wouldn't know about all the bad things her daughter and son-in-law have done?"
Their arrogance in Suzhou was solely due to her power.
Now that things have blown up, they're only thinking of asking for leniency. Where were they before?
They deliberately ruined their own path.
Shen Qingyue didn't speak, but carefully massaged Shangguan Jin's shoulders.
Qian Qingqing also served Shangguan Jin a cup of tea.
“Mother, I heard from my brothers that yesterday Princess Huian tried to persuade Prince Fu to come to the palace with her.”
But Prince Fu declined, saying that His Majesty wouldn't even see the eldest princess.
Of course, he wouldn't see that prince either.
Shangguan Jin nodded, took the tea from Qian Qingqing, and took a small sip.
“Prince Fu is not stupid. Does he really want to throw away his family’s wealth and fortune because of his elder sister?”
At this point, Prince Fu was more than willing to protect himself!
Qian Qingqing agreed briefly before sitting down opposite Shangguan Jin.
When the news came back that day, she was so frightened that she fainted.
Fortunately, her sister-in-law came over in time and whispered a few words in her ear, which made her feel a little relieved.
"Mother! My husband...!"
"It's alright, they'll probably be back after spring planting."
The first month of the lunar calendar is almost over, and spring plowing will begin in various places.
The matter in Suzhou will definitely be resolved before spring plowing.
"Just wait patiently," Shangguan Jin said with a smile.
Qian Qingqing nodded.
Although everyone said that, she still hoped her husband would come back soon.
Only when she saw him, and saw that he was really alright, could she truly feel at ease.
"Mother, what do you think Princess Hui'an will do next?"
I don't believe she'll just give up like that.
"You just watched as the Marquis of Changning and his family were arrested like that?" Shen Qingyue asked.
Shangguan Jin sat up straight and gestured for Shen Qingyue to sit down and rest for a while.
"Princess Hui'an has a strong personality and will definitely not let this go so easily."
Princess Heyue is her only child, and she will definitely protect her.
Now that she has already lost face in front of everyone, she will probably just give up and do whatever she wants next.
If she were to cause trouble because she is His Majesty's great-aunt, it would be quite embarrassing.
But most people have eyes and will think she's just being unreasonable.
What we're worried about now is whether this old princess has anything that was bestowed upon her by the late emperor or his predecessor.
If these things are taken out...
"Well, I guess the pressure on His Majesty will be a bit greater!" Shangguan Jin analyzed.
Shen Qingyue and Qian Qingqing looked at each other.
That seems unlikely!
"She is, after all, the Grand Princess. She wouldn't act like a shrew and make a scene! The royal family should still maintain its dignity!" Shen Qingyue was a little skeptical.
Qian Qingqing was about to nod when she remembered something.
“It seems… there really is one!” Qian Qingqing suddenly said.
"What is it?" Shangguan Jin and Shen Qingyue asked curiously at the same time.
"These were gifts from the late emperor!"
Um, it wasn't bestowed by the late emperor, but rather by Emperor Wen of that time.
My grandfather worked in the Ministry of Rites and kept records of the imperial rewards.
I think I heard my grandfather say that when Emperor Wen ascended the throne, he thanked his elder sister for helping him stabilize the harem.
He thwarted the plot by the Empress's faction to force Princess Huian to abdicate and bestowed upon her a certificate of merit.
It serves the same purpose as a get-out-of-jail-free card.
"Mother, do you think Princess Hui'an might use your imperial edict to save the Changning Marquis's family?" Qian Qingqing asked.
Shangguan Jin was taken aback.
Is there really such a thing as an ironclad certificate?
"Qingqing, do you know what's written on that iron scroll?" Shangguan Jin asked.
Qian Qingqing shook her head.
“I don’t know, but my grandfather certainly does.”
"Mother, should I send someone home to ask what exactly is engraved on the iron certificate?"
"Okay! It would be best to go now."
If such a thing existed, Princess Huian would definitely have taken it out.
As for whether the imperial edict is valid, that depends on whether His Majesty recognizes it or not.
However, if His Majesty knew the contents of the imperial edict, perhaps he could righteously deny its validity!
Upon hearing this, Qian Qingqing immediately got up to take her leave.
The people in Princess Hui'an's residence are doing harm to her husband, so she must personally return to her parents' home.
We must make sure that grandfather writes down every single word of the imperial edict...
......
Inside the Prince Fu's residence, Prince Fu looked at Princess Hui'an, who was filled with anger, and could only shake his head repeatedly.
"Elder sister, why did you have to do this!"
The imperial edict is a great honor bestowed upon you by your elder brother, not something you are actually meant to use to save those good-for-nothings.
I understand that you want to save Heyue.
Even without you presenting the imperial edict, His Majesty will not take Heyue's life.
But you can't use this imperial edict to save the entire household of the Marquis of Changning!
Princess Hui'an's expression was ferocious.
"Why not? I am the Grand Princess of Dayu, the elder sister of the late Emperor Wen."
The late Emperor Wen bestowed this item upon me, and it was used at this time.
"If I don't save Heyue and Marquis Changning, am I supposed to just watch their whole family die?" Princess Huian roared.
Prince Fu pinched his brow.
He also possessed one of these imperial edicts.
But he had already sealed it in the warehouse.
Because he knew that once he took this out, it would mean standing opposite His Majesty.
This thing is basically used when the emperor is forced to use it!
What kind of imperial edict is this? It's actually a death warrant!
That's it! He can't interfere in his elder sister's affairs.
If that day ever comes, the most I can do is keep an eye on things from a distance; as for anything else...
Let fate decide!
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