Chapter 46: Final Chapter
Madam Hou was slightly startled.
Then he hurriedly got up and walked out with the help of his maid.
Inside the vermilion gate of the Marquis' Mansion, the imperial eunuch led four young eunuchs, followed by two teams of imperial guards.
The Marquis has already arrived.
Looking at the situation, he approached the leading eunuch with some trepidation.
He took out a silver note from his sleeve and handed it over, whispering, "Eunuch, what's going on?"
The eunuch lowered his eyes, glanced at the banknotes that were stuffed directly into his sleeve, sneered, and shook his arm away.
"What is your Majesty doing? We are ordered to announce the decree. We dare not accept bribes or silver."
While waiting for the Marquis' wife to arrive late, the eunuch took the Emperor's edict from the eunuch behind him.
The Marquis and his wife knelt down hurriedly, and the Marquis's face twisted in pain for a moment.
"The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, proclaims..."
The first step is to grant a marriage.
The marriage of Qin Yinyao and Crown Prince Xiao Chen was arranged on an auspicious date chosen by the Imperial Astronomical Observatory and handled by the Ministry of Rites.
The Marquis and his wife looked at each other.
The marriage was fully handled by the court, which was a great favor.
But only the Marquis and his wife knew how painful it was to be slapped in the face.
The leading eunuch glared at the couple with a sinister expression, "Lord, Madam, please accept the order."
The Marquis suppressed the strangeness in his heart and respectfully accepted the order to express his gratitude.
When the eunuch came closer, he reminded him, "My Lord, before we came here, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince sent someone to pass on a message."
"All of the dowry from the late Madam will accompany the eldest daughter as she marries into the Eastern Palace."
The late wife’s dowry will accompany Qin Yinyao to the Eastern Palace.
This means that even if the Marquis' Mansion empties the treasury, they still have to match the dowry list!
The Marquis's expression changed: "Eunuch! This..."
With so many things, how can I make up for the loss if I sell them or give them away?
"My Lord, let me remind you that the Crown Prince knows the list of the late Madam's dowry."
The eunuch's smile was completely cold.
Lord: “…”
Things have come to this point, and no matter how unhappy the Marquis is, he has no choice but to accept it.
He glanced at the Marquis' wife sinisterly.
The Marquis’s wife’s face turned pale.
If he hadn't been unable to convey his orders and be disrespectful in front of the eunuchs, he would have almost collapsed to the ground.
The eunuch curled the corners of his lips in satisfaction and turned around to take the second imperial edict.
After investigation, it was found that the Marquis was practicing witchcraft and murdering his wife. The evidence was irrefutable...
For the sake of the Crown Princess's reputation, everyone in the Marquis's Mansion was confined to the mansion and was not allowed to go out.
After the Crown Prince and Crown Princess get married, the three judges will hold a joint trial.
Lord: “!!!”
Madam Hou: "No! That's not the case!"
"How dare you! Does the Marquis' wife want to disobey the imperial order?" the eunuch said coldly.
The two teams of imperial guards behind him immediately rushed up.
The sword was unsheathed, shining coldly in the sunlight.
"Lord, Madam, please accept the order."
The eunuch raised his hand.
The Marquis's face was ashen and his eyes were red.
But under the watchful eyes of the imperial guards, he still respectfully accepted the imperial edict.
He prostrated himself and thanked the emperor: "Your Majesty, I accept your order... Thank you..."
"My Lord and Madam, please take care of yourselves." The eunuch shook off the dust and turned to leave.
One team of imperial guards went straight to Qin Yinyao's yard, while the other team dispersed in the yard.
The Marquis's wife crawled to the Marquis' side on her knees and pulled his arm, "Marquis! What should we do?"
"It must be that little bitch..."
“Bang!”
Before he could finish his words, he was slapped to the ground by the Marquis.
Glancing at the guards who were watching him eagerly, the Marquis lowered his voice and warned, "Shut up! Do you want to die?"
"But..." The Marquis's face turned pale.
To make up for the dowry, all the money in the Marquis’ Mansion must be used!
There is also the crime of using witchcraft to murder the legitimate wife!
This dynasty hates witchcraft the most. Once it is confirmed, the lightest punishment is demotion and exile!
"No!" The Marquis gritted his teeth and said, "Without the Marquis' Mansion, how long can she remain the Crown Princess?"
As a family, we all prosper together and suffer together!
After hearing this, the Marquis's face looked a little better.
Hua Niang told Qin Yinyao everything that happened here.
Including the private conversations between the Marquis and his wife.
Qin Yinyao leaned back on the swing, enjoying herself to the fullest.
"That's a really good plan, but unfortunately..."
She didn't get the position of Crown Princess by relying on the Marquis' Mansion.
Nanny Xia returned from the courtyard gate and knelt in greeting. "My lady, a team of imperial guards outside the courtyard has been ordered to protect you and will be at your disposal."
"It's really like giving someone a pillow when you're sleepy. Then let them search my house." Qin Yinyao raised her eyebrows.
"Now that the marriage decree has been issued, I need to prepare my dowry."
Nanny Xia smiled gently: "Master is right."
The imperial guards received the order and confiscated everything in the mansion.
Even the gold, silver and jewelry in the dark room of the Marquis' study were all moved out.
The Marquis and his wife were angry but dared not speak out.
The Marquis tried to appeal to Qin Yinyao for a word, but was stopped outside the courtyard by the imperial guards with knives.
That night.
Xiao Chen flipped down from the courtyard wall lightly.
Qin Yinyao was lying on the chaise longue in the corridor. She didn't even lift her eyelids when she heard the noise.
Youyou said, "When did His Royal Highness the Crown Prince develop the habit of being a thief?"
A faint smile appeared on Xiao Chen's handsome face: "Miss, you are in a very good mood today."
Qin Yinyao raised her eyebrows and finally opened her eyes to look over.
The man under the moon is as beautiful as jade, and the gentleman is unparalleled in the world.
The skin is really good looking.
"Why do you think so?" she asked.
Xiao Chen didn't explain and sat down next to Qin Yinyao.
He took out three pieces of red paper from his arms, with three dates on them.
"These are three auspicious days in the distant Sitianjian. Miss, please choose one?"
There are three dates, the latest of which is early next month.
Things change, and it is Qin Yinyao's turn to be silent.
"Did I agree to marry you?" She glanced at Xiao Chen.
Xiao Chen picked out the day in the middle: "Then this one will do."
Qin Yinyao: "..."
"Marry me, and the whole Eastern Palace will be at my disposal." Xiao Chen smiled.
Qin Yinyao became a little interested.
Xiao Chen: "When I succeed to the throne, we will share the throne together, Miss."
Qin Yinyao: "Okay, I agree."
At the end of the month, the prince got married.
The next day.
The prince issued an order prohibiting the drowning of baby girls, the abuse of women and children, and the prohibition of secret prostitution.
Open a girls' school and take in baby girls.
In just ten days, a courtyard was built next to the Sitianjian, with a black plaque hanging on it.
At night, the white lanterns in the corner of the corridor emit a faint green light.
The soul of the wronged man went into the yard and knelt in front of the lobby.
Hua Niang plucked her hair.
She is a ghost! A ghost!
Which good person would allow a fierce ghost to redress the grievances of wronged souls?
Night Wanderer: [The young lady said that today is your first day at work, and she asked me to watch you and make sure you do your job well.]
Hua Niang: [! ! ! 】
In the East Palace, Qin Yinyao rubbed her waist and threw a pillow at Xiao Chen who pushed the door open.
Xiao Chen caught it steadily: "Miss, it's late, let's go to bed."
"Place you *****"
Qin Yinyao's face was dark: "Get out, you sleep in the study today!"
"Miss, calm down."
Xiao Chen strode towards Qin Yinyao with a smile on his face.
Qin Yinyao frowned and wanted to use his divine power to throw the man out.
However, the divine power fell on Xiao Chen, and even his robes did not move at all.
Qin Yinyao: “?”
"Although the young lady is trapped in a mortal body, the power of her soul can still withstand this."
Xiao Chen held her in his arms and whispered in her ear.
"My lady, I have waited for you for thousands of years... I naturally want to be closer to you."
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