Chapter 168 promise
(I have made a special explanation in the book review area, but it seems that some readers still don't understand it, so I will repeat the noun explanation here: the emperor's aunts, sisters, and daughters are called "" according to different generations.
"eldest princess", "eldest princess" and "princess". Jinyang and Liyang are both sisters of the same generation as the emperor, so they are both "eldest princesses". This has nothing to do with their age ranking. Wait for the scene
After Yan ascends the throne, Li Yang will become the "eldest princess", and Jing Ning's generation will become the "eldest princess". As for the ranking of the royal women, it is not very important. Generally, everyone will title them by their respective titles.
To call and distinguish them, if you really want to discuss the age order, just add a number, such as the fourth princess, the seventh princess, etc.~~)
Jamel Xiao held Mei Changsu's arm and patted it gently. He knew that Lin Shu's disappointment at this moment was real, and he felt a little uncomfortable. However, he didn't have much hope for Princess Liyang in the first place, and he knew that forcing
It made no sense, so he followed Mei Changsu's words, turned aside and took the sachet from his aunt, and said, "Please send it here. My nephew expresses my gratitude on behalf of the deceased. Mr. Su and I still have something to discuss. Auntie will go slowly and I won't send it."
.”
He saw off the guests without any unnecessary persuasion, but Princess Liyang was at a loss. She wanted to say something, but felt speechless. In the end, she had no choice but to turn around, lower her head silently and walk out. Xiao Jingrui
He bowed and saluted the prince, caught up with his mother in two or three steps, and gently held her arm.
Leaving the main pavilion, walking through the outer courtyard paved with square white jade, and coming to the screen wall, Princess Liyang suddenly stopped and raised her eyes to look at her son: "Jing Rui, do you think... what my mother did was a bit too ruthless?
Already?"
Xiao Jingrui pondered for a moment and said: "There are reasons for doing or not doing this. It depends on what side you value in your heart, mother. No one else, including the child, has the right to influence the mother's decision. Not to mention this
Once this huge case is overturned, Xie... Xie Hou's crime is treason. Although he is dead, his second and third brothers will inevitably be implicated. His mother does not want to put them in a desperate situation through her own hands. This
Jingrui understands his love."
With tears in his eyes, Li Yang patted the back of his son's hand and said, "You still understand my mother's thoughts. But depending on the prince's determination, this case will be overturned sooner or later. If it is really for Bierxuer's sake, I will be the one to file the lawsuit instead of them.
A pardon can be regarded as a solution. I originally thought that Mr. Su was very smart and would naturally use this to persuade me, but who knew... I just said that, and he actually became angry.
…”
Xiao Jingrui thought for a while and felt doubtful in his heart, and whispered: "When I first met Brother Su, I admired his talent and demeanor. Even though so many things happened later, I still felt that... fighting for power and gain was not his style. Since he has already
If you know the truth about Chi Yan’s unjust case, then perhaps his purpose from beginning to end was just for this case, and who he relied on to assist whom was just a means."
"It seems that Mr. Su is not an outsider..." Princess Liuyang frowned slightly, her eyes darkened, "Who is he? What does Chi Yan's case have to do with him?"
"It doesn't make much sense to study this in detail now. Whether Brother Su is a person in the game or just an adviser to the prince, since the two of them chose to publish Xiehou's suicide note in public, it can be seen that the intention to avenge the injustice is as solid as gold and stone, leaving no way out.
, the child is very impressed, but unfortunately my status is awkward and I cannot do many things on behalf of my mother..."
"Jing Rui, if you and your mother changed places, you would definitely agree to their request, right?"
Xiao Jingrui thought about it seriously and said, "The child and the mother are two different people, and they cannot have the same thoughts. There are many dilemmas in the world. How can the child not understand the mother's conflicts and sorrows?"
Princess Liyang let out a long breath, looked at the Nine Dragons sculpture on the screen wall of the main entrance and thought deeply for a long time. Finally, she slowly turned around and said, "Good boy, please go back with your mother."
Xiao Jingrui seemed not surprised by his mother's decision. He nodded and held her hand tightly: "Mother, I swear to you that no matter what the situation is in the future, our family will share weal and woe. If anyone wants to harm mother and brothers, he must first
Step over the child."
Princess Liyang's heart was burning, and she squeezed her son's hand back with all her strength. The two of them supported each other and entered the door of the East Palace Cabinet again.
Jamel Xiao stepped forward and bowed slightly as if seeing the eldest princess for the first time today: "Aunt, please sit down. Do you have anything else to say?"
"I promise you." Princess Liyang said simply.
"Aunt, have you thought it through?"
"When I go and come back, I naturally think about it again and again." Princess Liyang smiled sadly, "Actually, no matter how much I think about it, it doesn't matter. I just can't really stand by and watch. If I step out of the East Palace gate today, I will only
I’m afraid that I’ll have trouble sleeping every night in the future.”
"Okay," Jamel Xiao raised his eyebrows and said, "As my aunt has such feelings, my nephew can also assure you that after the unjust case of Xue Chiyan is cleared, all your children will be pardoned and will not be implicated."
Princess Liyang couldn't help being shocked and said in silence: "You actually know..."
"My aunt's thoughts are human nature, why is it so difficult to detect?" Jamel Xiao and Mei Changsu exchanged a look and said calmly, "Mr. Su didn't want to talk more just now, he just didn't want to turn this matter into a deal.
Things have reached the most critical moment now. Any betrayal of your sincerity and any forced exchange of promises are uncontrollable variables. I don't force my aunt because I don't want to take unexpected risks."
"The prince's words were frank, and I felt relaxed listening to them. It seems that he is not someone who really wants to clear up the grievances of the deceased, and you are no longer willing to support him." Princess Liyang's eyes turned to Mei Changsu's face
, "If that's the case, then Mr. Su's standing here must be because he is loyal and has won your trust. But I don't know how the prince confirmed Mr. Su's sincerity?"
Jamel Xiao pursed his lips and glanced at Mei Changsu. When he saw him looking out the window expressionlessly, as if he had not heard Princess Liyang at all, his heart suddenly ached. After a pause, he said: "Mr.
It’s hard to describe all the hard work I have put in. What’s more, I have no doubts about employing people. As I just said, my husband and I are just like the same person.”
"Be trustworthy in employing people..." Princess Liyang murmured and repeated the story, nodding, "Jingyan, I have always paid little attention to you, but today I discovered that although you and Jing Yu have different temperaments, they are very similar at heart."
"It is indeed Jingyan's wish to carry forward the legacy of the eldest brother in this life." Xiao Jingyan nodded slightly, "After my aunt returns, if she changes her mind, there is no need to force it. When we arrive in the main hall, we will face His Majesty.
I am furious and under great pressure. Without firm determination, I am afraid it will be difficult to finish what I have to say.”
Princess Liyang did not respond immediately, but thought carefully and nodded silently. At this time, Mei Changsu turned around and asked with a smile: "Jing Rui, you have been here for more than a year, so you must have gained a lot of experience.
Is everything okay?"
Xiao Jingrui had a gentle smile on his lips and said: "Yes, I stayed away from my motherland, met some people, and experienced some things. Now when I look back on the past, I can see more clearly and think more clearly. It's just...
…Brother Su, it seems that you haven’t changed much. When I look at you now, you still feel so enigmatic and elusive.”
After just a few words, the two of them looked at each other and smiled, as if something in their hearts had been gently lifted, and they felt much refreshed. Princess Liyang did not say anything more, nodded slightly to Jamel Xiao, and left again with her son.
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There were only two people left in the palace at the moment, and the atmosphere was a little dull for a while. When Mei Changsu took the initiative to come to the East Palace in the morning, Jamel Xiao was very pleasantly surprised, but when they met, he found that he still looked distant and only talked about business, so he did not dare to say goodbye.
. And it didn’t take long before the eldest princess and her son arrived. Although the matter was settled through negotiation, the deadlock between the two still had not been completely resolved.
"Do you think Aunt Liyang is really determined to help us this time?" After a moment of silence, Jamel Xiao asked first.
"The eldest princess is no longer someone who acts impulsively. If she agrees, she is 90% sure. But just in case, we still have to draw up an alternative plan."
"That's no problem. Marquis Yan will never back down. He promised me that if he is allowed to plead guilty to the Jindian, he will insist on telling all the truth even if the emperor is angry and violent.
.However, if we want to use Xie Yu’s suicide note to open up the case, it is naturally most logical for Aunt Liyang to come forward.”
"Well," Mei Changsu responded softly, "The situation on the scene will be unpredictable at that time, and it will be up to His Highness to control it."
"Don't worry about this. I've talked to all the trusted clan officials separately, and the effect is better than I expected. Whether it's sincere or following the trend, they all expressed their strong support. However, in order to avoid the possibility that some of them will be aggressive.
My father has informed me that I have specially invited my mother and concubine to ensure that no outsiders can see my father in the past few days. The imperial guards accompanying the palace were personally selected by Meng Qing. They will delay the time and wait until my aunt has finished speaking.
Before, no matter how much my father yelled and cursed, they would never actually drag people away."
"Your Highness moves so quickly." Mei Changsu smiled.
Seeing his smile, Jamel Xiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "I contacted the courtiers without consulting you, and I was worried that you would accuse me of being reckless. I heard from Meng Qing that you have always emphasized that you need to be steady, so you kept a lot of things from me.
I'm afraid I'll be too radical."
Mei Changsu slowly lowered his eyes and whispered: "As long as His Majesty is still in office, overturning the case cannot be absolutely foolproof. I just want to be a little more sure. At this level, it is almost my advance.
The time has come to set it up. This matter is now under your control, Your Highness, and I really don’t... don’t want to wait any longer... So let Your Highness arrange everything. Whether it is for the people who have been wronged or for the people of the world.
Even if His Majesty personally orders Zhao Xue to be retried, the meaning will always be different from that of overturning the verdict after His Majesty ascends the throne in the future."
"I understand what you mean and what you expect from me," Jamel Xiao looked at him deeply and wanted to call out Xiao Shu's name, but was a little unsure. He hesitated but endured it and said, "
As long as I can successfully get my father to issue an order in public, I will definitely turn this case over and won't leave any excuse for the scoundrels."
Mei Changsu smiled again and slowly raised his eyes, "There is one more thing I want to ask of Your Highness..."
"Why are you being polite to me? Just say it."
"On the day of your birthday, please take me with you, Your Highness."
Jamel Xiao suddenly opened his eyes wide and stared at him in surprise.
"I can be regarded as a guest. Although I will still attract attention when I appear on that occasion, it is not particularly abrupt... After waiting for these years, no matter whether it is success or failure in the end, I always want to see it with my own eyes.
A scene..." When Mei Changsu said this, he suddenly noticed that something was wrong with Jingyan's expression. He paused and asked, "Does Your Highness feel embarrassed?"
"What are you talking about?" Jamel Xiao continued to stare at him, anger rising in his eyes, "Why do you need me to ask for help? You should have been there! It's all your hard work that has led to this step, how can I
Maybe... we won’t let you witness the result with your own eyes?”
"Your Highness..."
Jamel Xiao didn't know why, but he suddenly couldn't control himself, and said with a stern face: "Your Highness, you don't know my name? Did you just meet me today? What identity did you use just now to tell me please, I
Adviser?"
"Jingyan," Mei Changsu put his left hand on Jamel Xiao's forearm, pressed it hard, and called his name clearly for the first time after their reunion, "This is also... I must make it clear to you.
One thing..."
Chapter completed!