Chapter 245: Admitting Mistakes on Behalf of the Late Emperor
Madam Wei was startled.
Even when the late emperor was still a power, he often visited the Wei family as a son or nephew, but he never knelt before her.
What's more, the person in front of me is the emperor.
She hurriedly knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, this is not possible."
The emperor held her hand and said, "Old Madam, don't be afraid. This kneeling is for you and General Wei. You have to bear it.
Thank you for protecting Qingyan even though you knew it was a conspiracy to send her to the Wei family. We, the incompetent parents, are grateful to you."
Madam Wei was shocked again that the emperor and others actually knew Qingyan's identity.
The eldest granddaughter only said in the letter that Qingyan was still alive and was about to get married, but she did not say that the emperor and others knew about it.
Have you recognized each other now?
During this moment of stunned silence, the emperor and Lan Shu kowtowed to her firmly.
When she reacted and was about to help the emperor up, she heard the emperor say, "Second head, I apologized to the Wei family on behalf of the late emperor.
The Wei family was loyal to the late emperor, but the late emperor plotted against them. They are truly unworthy of their trust. Yet, despite this, the Wei family remains loyal to the Great Wei. As a member of the Shi family, I am ashamed."
After hearing this, Madam Wei, who had been bending over, gradually stood up straight.
Her son lived his life with a clear conscience and devoted himself to the royal family, but ended up with such a result. His son could accept the apology from the Shi family.
After the two kowtows, they stood up and Madam Wei also knelt down to pay homage to the emperor. She was telling the emperor that the Wei family has always been committed to their duties and knows their place.
The emperor sighed, "Regarding Qingyan's matter, I really don't know whether I should hate the late emperor or be grateful to him. If Qingyan hadn't been raised in the Wei family and hadn't been taught by General Wei, he might not have grown up to be the outstanding person he is today."
Madam Wei's heart skipped a beat again.
She had almost no contact with the emperor. She had gone to her ancestral hometown long before the emperor ascended the throne. What little she knew about the emperor came from her son and eldest granddaughter.
I know that the emperor is a very filial son, but now it seems that is not the case.
How could a filial son say that he hated his father in front of outsiders? But his father was indeed a scoundrel, so could this emperor be a good one?
But the late emperor had previously appeared impeccable. Madam Wei did not dare to be careless and said modestly, "It's the child who is kind. Speaking of which, she has suffered a lot of grievances in the Wei family. Your Majesty, please don't blame her."
The emperor saw Madam Wei's concerns and became more frank, "Madam, Qingyan did suffer some grievances in the Wei family. It was Madam Wei who wronged her, and it has nothing to do with you.
Now, Madam Wei has received the punishment she deserves..."
He did not hide anything and told Madam Wei everything about Madam Wei Xiao, including her involvement with King Jing.
Madam Wei suppressed her anger again and again, but in the end she almost bit off her two remaining teeth.
When his original daughter-in-law passed away, his son had no intention of remarrying, but the empress dowager arranged the marriage, and his son had to accept it. Considering that she was much younger than him, his son tried his best to treat her with consideration and dignity.
But he never expected that she was actually the late emperor's woman, and had an affair with him after marriage.
The son was angry about his wife's betrayal, and even more heartbroken that the late emperor, whom he trusted and followed wholeheartedly, turned out to be two-faced.
But the son was kind-hearted and finally kept the woman. He didn't expect that after his son died in the battle, she still did not repent. Not only was she fickle, but she also committed many evil deeds.
It would be a good thing for her to die like this.
Even after her death, she still wanted to take advantage of her son's legacy and let the National Protection Army stand up for her. The old lady's chest was filled with anger when she thought about it.
But when the emperor admitted that the late emperor used Madam Wei to monitor General Wei and used the two children to plot against the Wei family's military power.
Madam Wei shed tears.
She was just a woman, and she did not have the broad mind and vision of her son. Even if her son did not follow the late emperor, he could still achieve something in such a chaotic world by holding military power.
Just because the late emperor said that he wanted to end the war and bring peace to the people of the world, his son took on the crime of being a traitor to the previous dynasty and followed him wholeheartedly.
After the establishment of the Great Wei Dynasty, although his son had achieved great honors and wealth, he was still busy all day long and devoted himself to the late emperor's grand plan and cause.
What she got in return was the late emperor's vigilance. She felt sorry for her son and felt sorry for him.
But no matter how not worth it, I can only suffer this loss in silence and pretend that I know nothing.
In the son's words, "Mother, now he is the king and I am the subject. As a king treats his subjects, thunder and rain are all grace from the king."
"Madam." The emperor personally handed Madam Wei a cup of tea. "I now know all the grievances of the Wei family. I will give them justice."
Madam Wei bravely looked directly at the emperor, trying to detect any signs of hypocrisy on his face.
The emperor seemed to understand her thoughts. He turned around and took out a roll of yellow silk from the imperial desk and spread it out in front of her. "This is my instruction to the Wei family. Old Madam, please take a look."
Madam Wei carefully read the contents of the scroll, her shock no longer concealed. "Your Majesty, are you going to issue an edict of apology on behalf of the late emperor?"
The emperor nodded firmly, "Yes."
To receive such an attitude from the emperor, Madam Wei felt that she could close her eyes in death.
"I am grateful and admire Your Majesty's actions. However, if the late emperor's actions were made public, the royal family would be cursed by the people, which would not be good for the stability of the country.
My son, at fifty, fought on the battlefield and died in battle. He fought for world peace. If justice for my Wei family causes unrest among the people, my son will not be able to rest in peace in his grave. Your Majesty, please reconsider."
Her son once told her in person that he did not regret following the late emperor in conquering the country, because he did it for the people of the world.
"I have also considered the old lady's concerns. It was because of this that I used to hide things everywhere, and ultimately, I chilled the hearts of loyal and honest people."
The emperor recalled Lan Shu's mockery of his throne, saying it was leaky from all sides, and said with a wry smile, "I've often asked Qingyan to help with state affairs lately. From her, I finally understood a truth.
When great virtue is practiced, the world is shared by all. The world does not belong to me alone. In Qingyan's words, the people are the real masters of the world, and what the people want is nothing more than a place to live and work in peace and contentment.
The significance of the emperor being enthroned is to lead the people of the world to achieve the goal of living and working in peace and contentment as soon as possible, and nothing else, and the existence of the royal family should not be deified.
Since the royal family is also an ordinary family, they must admit their mistakes when they do something wrong. I also want to be an upright emperor.
I hope that in the future, when people talk about the royal family, they will talk about the royal family's achievements for the world, rather than the royal family's false prosperity."
Madam Wei also read a lot of books when she was young. General Wei was taught by her personally. She has more ideas in her mind than ordinary women.
After hearing the emperor's remarks, he was shocked and felt aggrieved for a long time, but he also felt that his son's life was not in vain, as at least the royal family still had such a wise ruler in front of them.
After a long while, she only said one sentence, "Qingyan is still so brave."
There was a faint glimmer of light in a pair of cloudy eyes.
The emperor thought the old lady was praising his daughter and said proudly, "She has led the National Protection Army very well. If not for this, I would not have planned to invite the old lady into the palace so soon.
Right now, I have no choice but to ask the old lady to stay in the palace for one more night. I have invited a few children to accompany you..."
Only through the emperor's narration did Mrs. Wei understand the whole story.
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