The Liu Mansion was originally the residence of Wang Sinian, the prefectural governor. After Liu Yunfei took over the administration, it was renamed the Liu Mansion.
Jiang Yue had visited once or twice, and the extravagant scenery was still vivid in her mind.
However, this time, as she walked through the mansion, she exuded unparalleled tranquility.
After Lu Yingying and the children greeted each other, they took the initiative to stroll around the garden with their godmother.
Seeing her adoptive mother looking around, the clever girl quickly answered her adoptive mother's question.
"Originally, this prefectural governor's mansion was extremely luxurious. My husband felt that living in such a mansion, which had been used by the former prefectural governor to plunder the people, was inconsistent with his image of being honest and upright. Therefore, he ordered people to sell off all the valuable items and plants in the mansion."
“A few months ago, when there was construction going on inside and outside the county, the donation was made. What was taken from the people should be returned to the people.”
“You are all very kind. The people of Yunshui County will remember your kindness.”
Jiang Yue nodded repeatedly upon hearing this. She hadn't expected that this young man would do such a great deed without saying a word or leaving his name.
"It's all thanks to my stepmother's good teaching. My husband used to be aloof and unruly, but he has changed so much. It's all thanks to you."
Lu Yingying was not exaggerating at all; in her heart, she was extremely grateful.
It was because of her adoptive mother's good teaching and the influence of her adopted brother that her husband studied hard, passed the imperial examination, and later cleared the name of her father.
"If you find it boring to take care of the child alone, why don't you come and stay at the Princess's residence for a few days, and spend time with Fangfang and the other sisters..."
Jiang Yue wanted the younger generation to get to know each other better, so she extended a warm invitation.
"Thank you very much, godmother. Your daughter-in-law will respectfully accept your offer."
Lu Yingying readily agreed, which suited her perfectly.
The Liu mansion, though large, felt rather desolate without the husband present.
It would be better to go to my adoptive mother's house; I could at least talk to my sisters-in-law there.
The children have a group too.
......
Jinling—
In the forty-first year of the Yong'an era, the late emperor passed away.
On the eighth day of the fourth month of the same year, an auspicious day, the new emperor Baili Qinglan ascended the throne and changed the era name to Yongxi Year 1.
Liu Shisheng, former Minister of the Court of State Ceremonial, was appointed Minister of Personnel; Wu Qingyun was appointed Junior Tutor; and Xu, Junior Tutor, was further appointed Preceptor...
To put it simply, the former crown prince's men and the King of Zhao's cronies were completely purged from the court.
The fourth prince, or rather, the new emperor's man, was gradually granted official titles and ranks.
Especially the three mentioned above, who initially kept a low profile and were thought to be either the former crown prince's men or the Prince of Zhao's men, unexpectedly turned out to be the new emperor's henchmen...
Those who had previously failed to curry favor with the Xu family now turned their backs on them and distanced themselves from the Xu family.
Now......
I regret it so much!
The Liu family in Jinling are now kicking themselves!
Liu Shisheng chose the title of "Imperial Brother-in-Law" over the real power of the Minister of Personnel.
The former has many flaws; he needs to be in power to protect those he wants to protect...
Baili Qinglan was completely bewildered; he had truly become the emperor.
It felt unreal; I vaguely arrived at Changchun Palace and paid my respects to my mother, or rather, my empress.
The late empress was so frightened by herself in the imperial mausoleum that she was buried there to be buried with the late emperor.
The current Empress Dowager is his mother, so he can now openly call her "Mother Empress"!
"You may all leave. I wish to speak with the Emperor."
Consort Shu, or rather, the current Empress Dowager, dismissed the palace servants who were attending to her.
After the palace doors were closed, she hurriedly got up, went to her son, and said in a trembling voice:
"Lan'er, your mother—no, your mother is somewhat apprehensive—have you really become the emperor?"
Consort Shu's presence in the harem has always been somewhat ambiguous. It's said that she gave birth to the fourth prince, and thus rose in status because of her son.
But with the Empress watching from above, and two favored concubines eyeing the throne covetously.
She dared not cause any trouble. It could be said that for more than a decade after entering the palace, she lived in constant fear within her own palace.
I dare not provoke anyone, and just hope to live one more day.
When the late emperor was on the throne, he didn't treat her any particularly well, at most he favored his youngest son a little more.
But this didn't arouse any jealousy. After all, the former crown prince was already the de facto heir apparent, and at the very least, the second prince was extremely outstanding. In any case, her Lan'er was just ordinary, and even performed rather mediocrely.
She originally thought that after the Crown Prince ascended the throne, she would ask the Empress Dowager to let her leave the palace to live with Lan'er and enjoy her old age outside the palace.
Unexpectedly, after a fierce struggle, it was her Lan'er who succeeded to the throne!
"Mother, look at your son's dragon robe, how could it be fake?"
Overwhelmed with emotion, Baili Qinglan helped his mother sit down.
He then reassured her:
"Mother, my uncle is now the Minister of Personnel. If we wait a few more years, he will pave the way for me, and I will be able to sit firmly on the throne."
At that time, no one will be able to bully him and his mother!
He went from being apprehensive at the beginning to being determined when he finally sat on the throne.
He did not seek to surpass his father's achievements, but only to preserve the empire his father had left him!
"Your uncle..."
Consort Shu felt somewhat relieved after hearing about her brother.
With her brother around, she believed he would protect her and her child...
After seeing that her mother's emotions had stabilized, Baili Qinglan smiled and said:
"My uncle's only son, who is also my cousin, has been married for many years and has a son and a daughter. After the court is stabilized and the rebels are executed, I will invite my cousin to come to Jinling with his wife and children to reunite with my mother."
Royal families have little kinship; the mother and son can only trust their uncle's family.
"good."
Consort Shu nodded, a hint of anticipation rising in her heart.
Just as the mother and son were chatting casually, a palace servant came to report—
"Your Majesty and Your Majesty the Empress Dowager, the Consort requests an audience."
"Bring it in."
Consort Shu and her son exchanged a glance and nodded in relief.
Becoming Empress Dowager didn't change her much. She wasn't someone who pursued fame and fortune, so she naturally wouldn't use the title of Empress Dowager to bully others.
Similarly, for Baili Qinglan, his third brother, Baili Shiran, had never done anything to wrong him.
The two were about the same age, and the third brother never hid anything from him when it came to eating, drinking, and having fun; he always included him in his plans.
Therefore, there was no reason not to refuse to see the Third Brother's mother when she came to request an audience.
"This humble servant greets Your Majesty and the Empress Dowager."
Consort Rong, dressed in plain white, greeted the emperor with trembling steps.
"Your Highness, please rise."
Baili Qinglan nodded with a gentle expression and gestured for him to stand up.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Consort Rong said respectfully, then bowed, looking as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.
"May I ask, Sister Rong, what brings you here today?"
The Empress Dowager hadn't changed much; she still spoke softly, just like before.
"This humble servant dares not accept such a title from Your Majesty the Empress Dowager. This humble servant has come to beg Your Majesty and His Majesty to grant this humble servant permission to leave the palace and live with the Prince in his old age."
As she spoke, Consort Rong knelt down in fear and performed the full prostration ceremony.
"Sister Rong, why are you doing this? The Emperor and I have already agreed."
The Empress Dowager and her son exchanged a glance and both nodded in agreement.
"This humble servant thanks Your Majesty for your boundless grace!"
Consort Rong was extremely humble, and after getting the result she wanted, she was moved to tears.
After more than a decade in the palace, this day has finally come...
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