Emperor Jing thought about it and said, "Since Duke Ji and the Grand Tutor both say so, then let's do the blood test to prove our relationship."
In fact, he had already decided in his heart that Su Li was his daughter. If nothing else, he could trust Ji Tinglan in doing things.
But just like Duke Ji said, he still had to go through the necessary procedures, to avoid people questioning A Li's identity when he was gone. How would he face Zhen'er then?
But after a while, a father-in-law brought up a bowl of water.
Then, the academicians from the Imperial Hospital pricked the fingers of the emperor and Su Li in turn to let their blood.
The process went smoothly and the two drops of blood quickly merged.
In this way, Su Li successfully became relatives with Emperor Jing.
Emperor Jing was naturally very happy and could not wait to call someone over: "Eunuch Zhou, announce the decree!"
Eunuch Zhou said respectfully, "I obey your command."
Then he took out the imperial edict that the emperor had prepared long ago.
"The Emperor has issued an order!"
Everyone in the hall knelt down.
"By the Will of Heaven, the Emperor decrees!
The princess has returned to the capital, and I am very relieved. From now on, I will confer the title of Princess An Ning on the third princess, Liu Li, and grant her a mansion, a hundred acres of fertile land, and ten thousand taels of gold. In addition, she will enjoy the tax revenue of Guangning Province.
So ordered! "
It was fine before, but when they heard that they were entitled to the taxes of Guangning Province, everyone in the hall was shocked. That was the tax revenue of an entire province, a treatment that even the princes did not have. Even Princess Rongfu, who was so favored at the time, did not have such preferential treatment.
Su Li was not surprised at all.
She guessed that there were only two reasons why Emperor Jing did this.
First, he felt guilty and wanted to make it up to her.
The second and most important point is that Emperor Jing believed that she was the real Princess Fuxing. She and the prince were twins, a boy and a girl, and she was the princess who brought half of the good fortune to the Jin Dynasty. In his opinion, Princess Fuxing deserved to enjoy these.
Su Li would naturally not take the tax from this province. After all, it was not a small amount. Taking such a huge amount of money every year, which should have been added to the national treasury, would definitely arouse the envy of others.
For example, the future emperor, the current prince, and her younger brother.
She and he did not have the same affection as they grew up together. It was okay for the emperor. Because of his relationship with Empress Renxuan and her lucky fate, he would protect her no matter what.
Once the emperor is away, the prince may not be kind to her.
Even if the prince wouldn't do it, what about his child? What about the future prince? Rather than having him forcibly taken back in the future, it would be better for her to offer him voluntarily and gain a good reputation.
Moreover, she is not the real Su Li, that is, the current Liu Li, so she naturally cannot feel at ease taking these things that do not belong to her.
However, the emperor's words are golden, not to mention the imperial edict that has already been read out, so it cannot be easily changed. She is not so stupid as to reject the emperor's good intentions right away, right?
Then, Su Li respectfully accepted the imperial edict and said, "Father, I have a request. I hope you will grant it."
"Oh?" Emperor Jing raised an eyebrow, but did not respond immediately. "Tell me about it."
Everyone was also a little surprised.
Princess An Ning has another request, but I wonder what it is?
Prince Ning secretly cursed Su Li for being shameless. He had received so many benefits, but still wanted to make other demands. He was so greedy.
Ji Tinglan looked at Su Li with a smile in his eyes. He could probably guess what she was going to do.
Su Li didn't know what everyone was thinking, so he just said respectfully, "Father, I grew up in a remote place and have seen many refugees who couldn't get enough food due to famine. I know how difficult it is for refugees during famine. I would like to ask your Majesty to allow me to donate all the taxes collected from Guangning Province to the Ministry of Revenue every year to help the victims..."
Ji Tinglan curled up the corners of his mouth. His A Li was indeed smart...
Emperor Jing was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter. He looked at Su Li with a face full of satisfaction: "Good, good, this is the legitimate princess of my Great Jin, a lucky princess who cares about the people. Good! I approve, hahahaha!"
Most people in the hall were very surprised that Su Li would donate such a huge sum of money so decisively. They did not expect Su Li to do this.
At this moment, no matter what they thought in their hearts, they all congratulated the emperor and Su Li as soon as possible, and praised Su Li's benevolence.
After a lively discussion, Emperor Jing questioned Su Zheng and his wife again.
Ji Tinglan did not elaborate on the details of the couple's adoption of Su Li when he sent the message back to the capital. Now, Emperor Jing naturally had to ask again.
The person who answered was naturally Su Zheng. He told everything that happened that year in detail without hiding anything.
Everyone couldn't help but sigh at the fate between the princess and the couple.
Emperor Jing couldn't help but sigh. If it weren't for Su Zheng and his wife, who knows where A Li would have ended up. It might even be a question whether she could grow up safely.
Therefore, I am very grateful to Su Zheng and his wife for loving Su Li for more than 20 years.
He immediately asked people to prepare pen and ink and write the imperial edict.
When Eunuch Zhou announced the decree, everyone knelt again.
"By the Will of Heaven, the Emperor decrees this.
Su Zheng and his wife raised Princess Fuxing of Dajin for many years and their contribution was great. From now on, Su Zheng will be named Earl of Ci'en and given a mansion. Su Zheng's wife Su Yunjin will be named a first-rank lady and awarded ten thousand taels of gold.
So ordered! "
Su Zheng and his wife were a little bit unbelieving, but they still thanked the emperor politely and accepted the imperial edict.
Then there was another bustle, and Emperor Jing said, "It's getting late. You must be tired after traveling for such a long time. Hurry and leave the palace and return home..."
Although Su Li is a princess now, she is already married and has children at home, so it is not easy for him to keep her in the palace.
"There will be a grand banquet with the Nanli envoys the day after tomorrow, and Ali will attend as the legitimate princess of the Great Jin Dynasty..."
"Yes, Father..."
Emperor Jing said to the crowd, "My dear ministers, you have worked hard. Please go back home and rest early."
"My beloved concubines have all worked hard, go back and rest."
"The Crown Prince and Prince Ji, please follow me to the Imperial Study..."
"yes."
Ji Tinglan nodded to Su Li, then followed Emperor Jing away.
Following Emperor Jing, the Crown Prince and Ji Tinglan left the hall.
Everyone respectfully saw Emperor Jing off before leaving the hall one after another.
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