The next day, Chi Tang went to the palace to ask Emperor Huiwu for his opinion.
Emperor Huiwu was truly surprised that Huo Yajie was still alive.
"Speaking of which, if she hadn't passed on the message, things might have been even worse... In that case, I will bestow upon her the title of County Princess, and if she wishes to change her surname, then so be it."
As for whether she should stay in the capital, that's up to her.
Emperor Huiwu did not care much about this.
This also demonstrates his benevolence.
The entire Huo family was dead, leaving only a daughter who wasn't even Huo Minglang's biological daughter, but Emperor Huiwu didn't care about her.
Furthermore, if Huo Yajie really wanted to avenge Huo Minglang, she wouldn't have revealed Huo Minglang's plan to rebel in the first place.
Therefore, Emperor Huiwu could confidently bestow honors upon Huo Yajie.
"Your Majesty is wise."
Chi Tang's voice revealed a hint of excitement.
She did not expect that Emperor Huiwu would not only not mind, but would also reward Huo Yajie.
It was truly an unexpected bonus.
"You little girl, would I be unwise if I didn't reward her?"
"hey-hey."
Since Chi Tang moved to the capital, she has been visiting the palace from time to time, and her relationship with Emperor Huiwu has become increasingly better.
This led to Chi Tang no longer being as afraid of Emperor Huiwu as she had at the beginning.
Emperor Huiwu was a wise and brilliant ruler!
"There is something I want you to do," Emperor Huiwu said after a moment of contemplation.
Chi Tang nodded and asked cheerfully, "What is it?"
Is there anything His Majesty cannot do and needs her help with?
"Chen Yi... wants to leave the capital and never return. Can you help me persuade him?"
Emperor Huiwu rubbed his temples, feeling a bit of a headache.
He wanted to make it up to the child, but he didn't expect that Chen Yi wouldn't give him the chance at all.
If we leave the capital, we may never see each other again in this lifetime.
The child even said he didn't want to go back to the capital...
"Brother Chenyi wants to leave the capital? And never come back?"
Chi Tang was somewhat surprised.
She really didn't know.
"you do not know?"
Emperor Huiwu was also surprised.
He thought that Chen Yi would be the first to tell Chi Tang about this.
But to my surprise, even Chi Tang didn't know.
However, Emperor Huiwu quickly understood. He threw the memorial in his hand onto the table and said helplessly, "He's made up his mind to leave the capital. He's probably thinking of persuading me. Once this matter is confirmed, I'll talk to you about it."
Mingming should be happy to know that Chenyi is his son.
Even if he can't recognize her, he should be happy. So why is he so sad now?
The result is even worse than before.
At least, before they were just uncle and nephew, their relationship was so incredibly good...
He thought he was Chenyi's closest elder.
But now things have changed...
Emperor Huiwu slowly closed his eyes.
It turns out that some things, once missed, are missed forever and can never be made up for.
Chen Yi won't give him a chance to make amends.
In fact, even Duan Hui was the same...
Both mother and son were equally stubborn; neither wanted his compensation.
But whether it was towards Rong'er or his younger sister, he had no choice.
Why can't we understand him a little more?
Why leave him alone in this vast capital city?
Why do they all have to leave?
"...Your Majesty, I cannot do this, I'm sorry." Chi Tang thought for a moment and then refused.
She was unwilling to try to persuade her brother Chenyi.
Since he has made this decision, it means that Brother Chenyi has thought it through.
If I were to try to persuade him, wouldn't that be putting Brother Chenyi in a difficult position?
So many people in the world are already making things difficult for Brother Chenyi, I absolutely cannot make things difficult for him like they do.
"Why? If he stays in the capital, I can make it up to him properly. Even if I can't acknowledge him as my father, I can grant him the title of Prince, give him unparalleled power, and let him..."
“But none of these are what Brother Chenyi wants.”
Chi Tang's words interrupted the excited Emperor Huiwu.
Emperor Huiwu was stunned for a moment, then asked in confusion, "But before, before, Chenyi was willing to stay by my side to help me. He also wanted to make contributions."
Why can't we do it now?
Is it just because they found out about their relationship?
Is it really that hard for Chenyi to accept that it's his son?
"Your Majesty, no matter who inherits the throne in the future, Brother Chenyi's existence will be extremely awkward, and he will never be truly valued."
Chi Tang slowly revealed the truth.
In fact, no one knew Huo Chenyi's true identity before.
But ever since this incident, at least those around Emperor Huiwu have had their own speculations.
Once a secret is known to one person, it becomes known to countless others.
If Huo Chenyi continues to stay in the capital, his identity will become extremely awkward.
"...I will do it!" Emperor Huiwu assured him.
He owed that child too much, unable to give him a true identity, but he would definitely clear all obstacles so that he could stand upright in the court.
Chi Tang didn't know what to say, so she could only say, "Perhaps everyone has their own ambitions."
Everyone wants different things.
Having reached this point, what Brother Chenyi wants may be quite different from before.
"...You can leave now."
Emperor Huiwu no longer wanted to see anyone.
Chi Tang calmly took his leave.
As he left the palace, Consort Chen, as usual, sent him gifts.
Every time Chi Tang entered the palace, Consort Chen would send her gifts.
In fact, it wasn't just Chi Tang; when Huo Chen and others who were favored by Emperor Huiwu entered the palace, Consort Chen would send them gifts.
Chi Tang is no longer surprised.
After getting home, I put the gift aside without even looking at it.
Instead, he told his family about Huo Yajie's situation.
"...It's estimated that the imperial decree of conferment will be issued in a few days. His Majesty also said that you may continue to use the surname Huo or change it, it's up to you. As for whether you want to stay in the capital, that's also up to you."
"real?"
"Oh, that's great."
"His Majesty is truly benevolent; he has even bestowed upon Ya Jie the title of County Princess! How wonderful!"
The Chi family was happy for Huo Yajie.
Although the inner pain cannot be erased, at least you will be attacked by gossip from others, which is a good thing.
Most importantly, Emperor Huiwu will not pursue the matter further.
Huo Yajie was also very excited, and then said to Chi Wuhu, "Wuhu, I want to go to the temple to offer them incense."
The meaning of "them" is self-evident.
"Didn't you want to build them a cenotaph?" Chi Wuhu asked with some doubt.
Why do we need to offer incense first?
Huo Yajie slowly shook her head: "No, I've thought it through. They don't deserve it. Offering incense is enough to repay their kindness in raising me. As for a cenotaph... I'll only build one for my younger brother, hoping he can be reborn into a good family in his next life."
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