Qi Ruyan only understood what Qi Yanyun was saying after hearing what he hadn't finished.
In order not to leave Shang'er, she stayed in the Qi family for more than 20 years and raised him by herself. The feelings she had for him were definitely inseparable.
He had parted ways with Yun'er when he was five years old, and they parted again when he was fifteen without even exchanging a word. It was three years before he saw her again.
Seeing that her two sons were not familiar with each other and did not communicate at all, she did not know what to do. Since she was more familiar with Shang'er, she often advised him, but little did she know that this made Yun'er feel disappointed.
Qianyun left, and Yun'er's situation changed. She must be in pain and uneasy, but she didn't take Yun'er's feelings into consideration.
Thinking of this, Qi Ruyan's eyes reddened. She turned around, walked to Qi Yanyun, hugged him, and explained things to her son.
Hearing her mother's explanation, Qi Yanyun's knot in her heart was untied.
Two years later, the mother and son finally cleared up the misunderstanding and were about to part ways.
Qi Yanyun was reluctant to leave but could not stop her. Qi Ruyan had always harbored a grudge against Chu Qianyun, and a mix of emotions had been swirling within her for over a decade, yet she was still unable to let go of it.
Perhaps it would be better for Mother to stay here for the time being? Qi Yanyun thought.
So Qi Ruyan turned and left again, but this time her back view was no longer resolute.
Qi Yanyun stood there, watching her mother's departing figure, and murmured involuntarily, "But now I'm all alone too..."
The wind carried away his voice, and Qi Ruyan heard nothing.
...
The Qianqing Palace.
The amount of information today was overwhelming. Chen Xiao felt a headache coming on as he thought about it. After resting for a while, he remembered Xu Qian and looked at Steward Shen.
With a 'no way' expression, he received an affirmative reply from Chief Steward Shen: "Yes, Your Majesty, Prime Minister Xu is still kneeling outside the palace."
Xu Qian, at the age of forty and the head of all officials, knelt outside the palace for two hours in the winter... his buffs were practically maxed out.
It was still her fault, yet she lashed out at Xu Qian in front of everyone, causing him to lose face.
Chen Xiao: Shocked and pale, he rubbed his forehead and smiled bitterly, his mind racing as he tried to think of a solution, but to no avail.
Seeing Chen Xiao's frenzied state, Steward Shen silently took a step back.
XiXi, online and being cheeky, says, "Hehe, the more arrogant and domineering you were back then, the more you regret it now!"
Hearing Xi Xi's smug voice, Chen Xiao clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, "You better come and tell me how to solve this, otherwise..."
Upon hearing this, Xi Xi immediately put away her wagging tail and said weakly, "Oh, I was just kidding! Host, don't get excited. I just came to tell you that Xu Qian's situation is easy to handle! Just listen to me, first %×%@%/= then @-%-!:@×+ and that's it!"
Oh no, it seems I can't say this (ó﹏ò?)
Chen Xiao: ...
Xi Xi again subtly hinted to Chen Xiao, "About Chu Qiaoling, you know what I mean? And then think about Chu Yanxi, do you understand now?"
Seeing Chen Xiao's thoughtful expression, Xi Xi quickly affirmed, "Yes, that's right! It's exactly what you think! Go for it! I believe in you!"
Encouraged, Chen Xiao's expression turned serious and firm. "I understand! Although it's a little embarrassing, I have to take responsibility for my mistakes!"
After saying that, he cut off contact with Xixi and walked outside.
Xi Xi hadn't quite processed what was happening when she thought, "Why do I feel like she misunderstood? Something about what she said sounds weird, like something inexplicable..."
A cold wind howled outside the hall, and Xu Qian was the only person in the vast space. He remained kneeling, his back slightly bent, his face pale.
Seeing Xu Qian's expression, Chen Xiao quickly walked over, his mind racing with thoughts of "Oh no, oh no, oh no."
Chen Xiao walked up to Xu Qian with a guilty expression and quickly helped him up. "Someone, help the Prime Minister to Xingde Hall! Summon the Imperial Physician!"
Xingde Hall, located next to Qianqing Palace, was a place where members of the royal family and nobles without residences stayed overnight in the palace.
Xu Qian was helped up by Chen Xiao and was about to say something when he fainted. He was then carried to Xingde Hall by the guards.
Chen Xiao remained silent as he watched Xu Qian being carried away by the four men.
"This way of supporting you feels a bit strange..."
Xingde Hall.
All the imperial physicians from the Imperial Hospital rushed over and took Xu Qian's pulse one after another. Afterwards, they discussed the matter together, their brows furrowed with worry.
Chen Xiao was shocked to see such a scene as soon as he entered.
"No way! It's going to end like this?! I'm so panicked..."
Chen Xiao hurriedly asked, "How is the Prime Minister?"
When the imperial physicians saw Chen Xiao, they hurriedly stepped forward to pay their respects.
Chen, the Imperial Physician, stepped forward to report the situation: "Your Majesty, the Prime Minister's condition was caused by overwork. He is now out of danger and will likely wake up in about fifteen minutes."
Chen Xiao: "...Then why were you all looking so worried just now?"
The imperial physicians were thinking: "Of course, they're thinking about what to eat later, and incidentally, they're trying to look very professional."
The imperial physicians replied, "Your Majesty, we were worried about misjudging the Prime Minister's condition, so we discussed it together."
Unaware of their inner thoughts, Chen Xiao dismissed the imperial physicians, leaving only some palace servants in Xingde Hall.
"You all stay here to take care of him. If the Prime Minister awakens, report back immediately without fail." After saying this, he returned to the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
...
Chen Xiao pondered deeply in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, improvising and occasionally drifting into a reverie, his thoughts flowing like clouds and water.
Fifteen minutes later, it was freshly baked.
After admiring it again and again with satisfaction, Chen Xiao ordered Chao Yuan to leave the palace and post it on the imperial edict.
No sooner had Chao Yuan received his orders and left the palace than Chao Ci came in to report to Chen Xiao that the Prime Minister had awakened, but had left the palace to return to his residence on the grounds that it was not appropriate for non-royal family members to stay in the palace for long.
Chen Xiao was completely speechless. "...No one stopped him?"
Chao Ci hurriedly explained that the Prime Minister's status was noble, and no one dared to stop him.
Chen Xiao ordered preparations to be made for her departure from the palace; she was going to the Prime Minister's residence.
Streets in Beijing.
Today, the news that the Prime Minister disagreed with the new emperor and was punished by being made to kneel in the outer hall has already spread throughout the capital and become a topic of conversation among the people.
However, the officials in the court had different opinions on this matter. Most of them believed that the new emperor must have punished the prime minister for not attending court for ten years in order to demonstrate the emperor's power.
A smaller group felt that the new emperor had only recently ascended the throne and was being too harsh on the veteran officials. They also felt that the prime minister was in poor health and that such punishment was too disheartening.
Now that the new emperor has issued an imperial edict, the imperial notice area is surrounded by people, all eager to see what's going on, thinking that the new emperor is definitely going to punish the prime minister.
Under the protection of a group of guards, Chao Ci held aloft the emperor's edict of self-reproach and read it aloud:
"By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: I, having received the Mandate of Heaven to rule over all people, am constantly concerned and diligent in following ancestral teachings. My primary task is to revere Heaven and serve the people, hoping for a prosperous court and a peaceful life for the people..."
The Prime Minister is a high-ranking official in the court, having assisted the Retired Emperor for many years. Although he is in poor health, he still cares deeply about state affairs. He has always been dedicated to the country and its people, and it is inevitable that he may disagree with me on political matters.
However, I have neglected the proper etiquette and punished the Prime Minister during today's sacrificial ceremony, causing him to weaken. This was truly wrong, and I deeply regret it! Therefore, I emulate the founding emperor—Emperor Ye De—and hereby issue this edict of self-reproach to restore the relationship between ruler and subject!
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