Chapter 509 The situation is over
"Xie Yuanzhang, what else do you have to say now?"
After bringing Princess Wudan to confront Prime Minister Xie, the emperor glared at Prime Minister Xie.
When the imperial guards broke into the Xie family's house, Prime Minister Xie knew that the emperor must have evidence and wanted to settle accounts with him.
But he didn't expect that the witness would be his granddaughter, Princess Wudan.
He thought that he was not good to his granddaughter, but he was not bad either. Everyone is greedy, and the Xie family is no exception.
At that time, the Empress Dowager had an illegitimate daughter who was fostered in the Xie family. Shi Dehou proposed to her and eventually brought more than 30 years of wealth to the Xie family.
This is much less tiring than a man planning and running around outside, and the Xie family is large and what they have the most is daughters.
Therefore, after predicting that Wudan would be defeated, he chose this granddaughter, had her fake her death and leave the capital, arranged a new identity for her, and married her to Wudan's most unpopular, incompetent and cowardly prince.
He knew very well that if Wudan was defeated, Wei would definitely choose a prince who was easy to control to become the King of Wudan.
With the Xie family adding fuel to the fire and the former crown prince taking the lead, the position of King Wudan will definitely belong to his grandson-in-law.
He sent his granddaughter to Wudan, not expecting her to become the second Queen Mother of Wei, but with such a person by his side, at least the Wudan Kingdom, which was subject to Wei, could be used by him.
Princess Wudan was not the only pawn of the Xie family, but he didn't expect that she would be the first to betray him.
Prime Minister Xie bowed his head and said, "This is indeed my granddaughter, but she clearly died of illness, so why did she become the Princess of Wudan? I deserve to die, I really don't know."
Each chess piece has his people around him, and every time he communicates with the chess pieces, his people will burn it in time.
Princess Wudan could not produce any other evidence except herself.
But the emperor threw two copied letters in front of him and said, "The Xie family has always been bold. Now they dare to collude with the rebels to provoke war throughout the country and do such a thing that endangers the people. The nine clans of your Xie family are guilty of unforgivable crimes."
Prime Minister Xie picked up the letter on the ground.
The handwriting of the transcription was slightly different, but the content was exactly the same as what he wrote to Princess Udan.
His people betrayed him?
Or was he killed by Princess Udan?
Therefore, she was able to hide the last two letters.
He raised his eyes and looked at Princess Wudan.
Princess Udan had experienced the destruction of her country and the loss of her family. She was still trapped in the pain of losing everything and was very exhausted.
Facing the condemning gaze of Prime Minister Xie, she smiled bitterly and said, "I don't want to hide my identity and marry into Wudan. My grandfather and father both said that if a girl from the Xie family enjoys the glory of the Xie family, she must contribute to the Xie family.
I had no choice but to go and marry such a cowardly man. My granddaughter endured it, and it was a way to repay the Xie family for their kindness in raising me for more than ten years.
But my grandfather used the entire Wudan as his chess piece. He vowed that this plan would succeed and promised that the Xie family would never treat his granddaughter unfairly in the future.
But my granddaughter grew up in the Xie family, so how could she not understand that even if you, grandpa, win, the whole world will fall into Cao Yizhao's hands, and there will be no place for Wu Dan to stay.
Regardless of success or failure, the granddaughter will eventually end up with a broken family. The difference is that perhaps the grandfather will have a little mercy and spare her life.
But how can a woman who married out and returned home and whose husband and son were murdered by her relatives continue to live in her parents' home?"
Princess Wudan had a look of despair on her face. "The Xie family has treated me unfairly. Not only have they ruined my life, they've also destroyed everything I have."
What else could the Xie family have that was worth her going through severe torture to hide for them?
Prime Minister Xie knew that speaking too much would lead to mistakes, so he said to the emperor, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I failed to teach my children well, and I have caused my children to hate the Xie family so much. I have no words to say."
The emperor sneered.
This is denial, and they want to attribute everything to Princess Udan's frame-up.
"In that case, I will listen to what Xie Shen and the others have to say."
Prime Minister Xie's eyes trembled slightly.
After Xie Shen and his group left the capital, they disguised themselves as ordinary people and divided into three teams to head to Pu State, hoping that the emperor's men would not catch up with them or find them.
However, his expectations were soon shattered, as the eldest prince personally escorted Xie Shen and others back to the capital.
Also brought back were the sheepskin letter and musical instruments, as well as the Xie family's secret deployments in various places and proof of contact with various rebel forces.
Plus what the big *** found in the Xie family.
The Xie family had no way to defend themselves, but they were charged with the serious crime of treason and all nine generations of their family were implicated.
The Xie family's followers wanted to do something, but as soon as they showed up, they were discovered by the Crown Princess and severely punished. Seeing this, the rest of the people stopped their activities.
The Xie family is doomed. If they want to survive, they must not only not show up, but also hide themselves tightly and sever all ties with the Xie family.
The emperor was finally relieved of his great worry and was very happy. He rewarded the Crown Princess and the eldest prince handsomely.
He directly appointed the princess's son Xiao Yanxi as the crown prince, and the eldest son of the emperor as the Prince of Jin and granted him a prince's mansion.
Everyone in the court knew that the emperor was determined to leave the throne to Wei Qingyan or her child.
But in fact, when the Crown Prince was born and rumors spread in the palace, and the Emperor did not stop them, people had already made speculations.
Although everyone felt it was inappropriate, no one dared to say anything more.
What can I say?
Not even a month after the princess gave birth, she volunteered to go in person and wipe out the rebels within two months.
The eldest prince of the emperor, now the Prince of Jin, has a deep sibling relationship with the Crown Princess. He always protects his sister. If anyone wants to support the Prince of Jin in a fight against the Crown Princess, the Crown Princess and the Emperor don't need to intervene. The Prince of Jin will deal with those people first.
As for the emperor's other princes, they are either young and unqualified, or have been sent away. What can we expect from them?
Just follow the Emperor and His Royal Highness the Crown Princess with peace of mind. Didn’t you see that Wudan was destroyed and the Xie family collapsed?
The ministers thought so.
The emperor held a family banquet to commemorate his sons and daughters who were about to go to the battlefield again.
In addition to the royal family, this banquet also included three people from Pu State and the eldest lady's family.
The eldest lady heard about the family banquet and went to the imperial study to meet the emperor.
"Royal brother, has Xinglan's wedding date been set?"
During the meal, the eldest lady asked.
The emperor glanced at Abu and Xing'er and said with a smile, "Wudan has been destroyed. Abu will soon lead his army north to help Du Xueyi capture Beiling. The marriage will probably have to wait until the battle of Beiling is over. I still need to discuss the specific date with Emperor Pu."
The eldest lady's eyes turned, "How about I go to Pu State on behalf of my brother?"
The emperor was puzzled.
It would be a good thing if Wei could send someone to Pu State to discuss the wedding date of Xing'er and Abu with Emperor and Empress Pu.
But the eldest lady has always been spoiled and cannot endure hardships. How could she be willing to make a trip to Pu State?
Just as he was about to ask what was going on, Lan Shu twisted his waist and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Imperial Sister."
Lan Shu has been getting close to the Queen Mother recently. I think she knows the Queen Mother's intentions clearly. The Queen Mother has no ill intentions towards the court. Right now, what she can consider is probably the marriage of her two children.
The emperor glanced at the eldest prince and the fifth prince inconspicuously, wondering which prince the eldest lady had chosen to be her son-in-law.
Then the eldest lady said to the eldest prince, "Eldest Prince, I have never been to Pu State, and my daughter Miaomiao also wants to take the opportunity to go out and see the world. Would you be willing to lead the way for us mother and daughter?"
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