At this moment, the Imperial City, Shou'an Palace.

This is the place where the old concubine retired. It is located on the northwest side of the imperial city, close to the Daming Palace.

After putting on the royal decree, Jia's mother got on Jia's carriage, handed over the sign in front of the palace, and then walked into Shou'an Palace under the guidance of palace officials.

The old concubine's status is respected, so her retirement place is naturally good.

Shouan Palace was built in a majestic, majestic and majestic manner, with carved beams and painted pillars, and red eaves and green roofs.

In the palace, Yunding is made of wood as the roof, the crystal jade walls are the lamps, the pearls are the curtains, and the gold is the pillar foundation.

The old concubine is over sixty years old, with gray hair, but her face is radiant and full of energy.

At this time, the old concubine was sitting on a brocade cloud couch, listening to Jia Mu chattering below, her brows furrowed and her expression slightly startled.

"Mr. Jia Shi, how can we be punished lightly for such horrific things?"

Mother Jia heard the old concubine's slightly alienated tone and said hurriedly: "My great-grandson is guilty. I have nothing to say. I just ask the old concubine to bear in mind her unintentional mistake and hope that she will be merciful."

The old concubine's face paused, her brows furrowed and she said, "Your Majesty will make your own decision on how to convict the person. It is inconvenient for me to say more."

Seeing the old concubine being so evasive, Jia Mu knew that the old concubine did not want to get involved in this matter, and her face suddenly turned pale.

Gritting her teeth, Jia Mu cried and said: "My wife's inability to discipline me has led to this big mistake. A hundred years later, I will not be able to see my ancestors in shame. I beg the concubine to please help me for the sake of our ancestors."

Looking at the tearful Jia Mu, the old concubine looked startled. This Jia family ancestor had a close relationship with her Zhen family. Even if it was not for Jia Mu's sake, she should also look at it for the Jia family ancestors' sake.

After a moment of silence, the old concubine said helplessly: "That's all. The Ai family will invite your majesty to come here. If you have anything to say, you can tell your majesty."

Jia Mu was overjoyed when she heard this. As long as the old concubine came forward, it would show her attitude, and the Holy Emperor would not offend the old concubine.

"My wife, thank you, the concubine." Mother Jia kowtowed.

The old concubine nodded, and immediately arranged for someone to invite Emperor Chongming.

After a while, Emperor Chongming, dressed in royal robes, walked in. He saluted and said, "My grandson has met my grandmother."

The old concubine in the hall immediately said with a loving face: "The emperor does not need to be polite, come and sit next to the Ai family."

Emperor Chongming came forward and sat next to the old concubine. The old concubine looked at Emperor Chongming for a few times, then her face suddenly darkened and she scolded: "How do these damn slaves take care of the emperor? How come they have lost so much weight?

Not wholeheartedly."

At this time, Gao Xian, who was following Emperor Chongming, knelt on the ground and apologized: "This slave deserves to die, this slave deserves to die."

Emperor Chongming said: "Grandma, no wonder they are busy with state affairs and my grandson is busy!"

At this time, Emperor Chongming was no longer as serious as before, with a pleasant smile and a hint of coquettishness.

The old concubine was not used to it, and snorted coldly: "Even if you are busy with state affairs, you still need to take care of your own body. It's so pitiful, look at how thin you are."

Upon seeing this, Emperor Chongming hurriedly comforted him: "Grandma, don't worry, my grandson will take care of himself in the future."

"Stop trying to coax me with your words." The old concubine scolded, not giving the emperor any face.

At this time, Emperor Chongming had a look of resentment on his face. Facing this grandmother, even though he was the emperor, he did not dare to be presumptuous.

Emperor Chongming had been taken care of by the old concubine in his early years. When the emperor was seriously ill, the country had no heir, and it was the old concubine who said that "the country depends on the emperor."

Just like this, Emperor Chongming respected the old concubine very much.

At this time, the old concubine remembered that there were still "outsiders" here, and she could no longer let the emperor's face fall.

After a pause, the old concubine revealed the purpose of this meeting and said: "Your Majesty, today Jia Shi came to the palace to see her and said some shocking things. The Ai family saw that she was pitiful, so they invited you to come."

Emperor Chongming turned his head and glanced at Jia Mu, who had a very low sense of presence, and snorted coldly: "The affairs of Jia's house will naturally be discussed by the Yamen, so how dare you bother grandma."

At this time, Jia's mother understood Emperor Chongming's dissatisfaction, and immediately kowtowed and cried: "Your Majesty, I failed to discipline my nephew. I am guilty. It's just Jia Rong's unintentional mistake. I hope your Majesty will understand clearly."

Emperor Chongming looked indifferent and remained silent for a long time. His meaning was clear, and Jia Mu's heart was heavy.

The old concubine pondered for a moment and said at the right time: "Your Majesty, the Ai family is not very clear about the affairs of the Jia family. I wonder if it is an unintentional mistake as Jia Shi said?"

Emperor Chongming understood what the old concubine meant, that she was helping the Jia family, so he replied in a deep voice: "Grandma, if the investigation is correct, it is indeed an unintentional mistake. However, even if it is an unintentional mistake, it is still a sin.

Pardon, besides, the Jia family has concealed and refused to retaliate, committing the crime of deceiving the emperor, how can it be forgiven?"

Jia Mu felt relieved after hearing the previous words, but after hearing the next words, she suddenly felt like she had fallen into an ice cellar. The matter was not settled yet, and she was charged with the crime of deceiving the emperor. This meant dragging the entire Jia family into it.

, I saw Jia Mu wailing loudly: "I am confused, thinking that Jia Rong is my great-grandson, and it is an unintentional mistake, so I came up with such a bad idea, I am guilty."

In any case, this matter can never be regarded as a crime of deceiving the emperor. Jia Mu could only take it on herself, saying that she was just pitying her great-grandson.

Emperor Chongming looked indifferent, while the old concubine scolded: "You are so old, how can you be so confused."

Jia's mother said sadly: "I am ignorant, but I still hope that your majesty will forgive me."

The old concubine remained silent, her attitude had been made clear, and now she could only wait for Emperor Chongming's decision.

Emperor Chongming sighed and said, "That's all. Fortunately, Jia Rong just made an unintentional mistake, so he removed his clan status and was sent to the border."

After saying this, Emperor Chongming respectfully asked the old concubine: "Grandma, do you think it is appropriate to deal with your grandson like this?"

The old concubine smiled broadly and responded: "Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, and the Sacred Heart is broken."

Jia's mother in the hall was also very happy. According to Emperor Chongming's words, wouldn't it be the crime of punishing Jia Rong alone? Such an arrangement is already a great favor. As for abandoning Jia Rong, it is a good deal compared to the entire Jia family.

Much.

So Jia Mu immediately kowtowed and said, "My wife, thank you for your Majesty's grace."

"Well..." Emperor Chongming responded softly, and then said: "You, the Jia family, are from a family of martial arts. They should have inherited the legacy of their ancestors and loved their relatives, but they lacked the meaning of filial piety and brotherhood and did all the nonsense. Please refrain from doing so in the future.

Be careful, if you do it again, I will never give you mercy."

Jia's mother hurriedly responded: "My wife accepts the order."

Emperor Chongming nodded and suddenly said: "Since Jia Zhen, Duke of Ning State, has no heirs, let's take back the title."

Jia Mu, who was originally overjoyed, suddenly felt as if she had fallen into an ice cellar when she heard Emperor Chongming's remarks. This was to deprive Ning Guo of his title, but she changed it into a nicer way.

The old concubine opened her mouth when she heard this, but she didn't say anything. This matter was already a small punishment and a big warning from Emperor Chongming for her sake. If she went any further, it would be inappropriate.

What's more, Emperor Chongming's words are correct. According to the law of Daqian: "If a person who has been granted an official title dies, he must be succeeded by his eldest son. If the eldest son's accident happens, he will be succeeded by his legitimate grandson. If there is no legitimate son or grandson, he must be succeeded by his legitimate descendant. If there are no direct descendants, then the eldest descendants of the concubine will be allowed to inherit the throne, and no interference is allowed."

Nowadays, in the Ningguo Duke's palace, the only heir of the official Jia Zhen is Jia Rong. However, Jia Rong is guilty of a crime and will soon be expelled from the clan. After all, Jia Zhen has no heirs to succeed him.

Generally speaking, in this case, the title will either be abolished or a son who has passed the marriage will be inherited.

Generally speaking, a title is so important that it is impossible to give it up easily. The only option is to find an heir from the family to inherit the title. However, if the title is different from the family property, the emperor's permission is required.

The emperor never paid attention to such trivial matters. After all, this was originally a gift to the hero. But according to Emperor Chongming's wishes, he made it clear that he did not agree with Fang Chengjue, and others could not gossip. After all, this is the rule, but the emperor would not Put this matter out in the open.

At this time, Mother Jia's old face looked gloomy, her lips were trembling slightly, her eyes were darkening, and she couldn't breathe.

"The title of Duke Ningguo is about to be lost," Jia Mu kept murmuring in her heart and was lost in thought for a long time.

When Jia Mu came back to her senses, she kept thinking. Her only thought was that she must not lose her title in Dongfu.

"Perhaps we can go to the Daming Palace to ask for help from the Supreme Emperor?"

As soon as this idea came up, Jia Mu threw it aside. Emperor Chongming was already magnanimous. If he invited the Supreme Emperor again, it would be counterproductive. Suddenly, a bright light burst out in Jia Mu's eyes, and he immediately kowtowed and said: "Your Majesty, my nephew Jia Zhen I still have a son, I wonder if he can inherit the title?"

Mother Jia thought of the loophole in Emperor Chongming's words. If you have no heirs, you cannot inherit the title, but what if you have heirs?

Emperor Chongming raised the corner of his mouth slightly when he heard this, but said with surprise on his face: "Oh... As far as I know, Jia Zhen has no other heirs. Could it be that he dares to deceive the emperor?"

At this time, Emperor Chongming's face darkened, and he looked very angry.

Jia's mother responded respectfully: "Your Majesty, I dare not deceive you. Besides Jia Rong, Jia Zhen does have a son named Jia Yun, who is currently serving as a counselor in the Gongwei Department."

Emperor Chongming said with an indifferent expression: "Isn't it besides the clan membership?"

After hearing this, Jia's mother hurriedly said: "This is because Jia Zhen acted foolishly. Now Jia Zhen does not have a filial son to guard the funeral. Jia Yun should be allowed to recognize his ancestor and return to the clan. After my wife returned, she went to the Shuntian Mansion to explain the matter and bring Jia Yun to justice." Reincorporated into the family tree.”

Although Jia Yun was expelled from the clan, the blood of the Jia family still flows in his body. As long as the Jia family and Jia Yun agree, they can indeed recognize their ancestors and return to the clan. However, such behavior will bring great loss to the Duke's family. After all, just after getting rid of the clan registration, he recognized his ancestors and returned to the clan, which gave people a feeling of child's play.

It's just that Jia Mu can't care about much now. If the title is lost, it will be more than the gain is worth the loss. Although Jia Yun has a rebellious intention, he still has the blood of the Jia family in his body. If he seizes the title, he will also keep the title of Duke Ningguo. , a hundred years later, Jia Mu also had the honor to meet the ancestors of the Jia family.

Emperor Chongming pondered for a moment after hearing the words, and then said: "Once I open my mouth, I will not change it. If there are no heirs, then the title will be taken back. If there are heirs, there is no harm in taking over the title."

Hearing this, Jia Mu was overjoyed and hurriedly said respectfully: "My wife, thank you for your Majesty's grace."

Then Jia Mu bowed her head and left... This matter must be settled as soon as possible and cannot be pushed or pushed. If the emperor regrets it, he will regret it too late.

Seeing that the matter was settled, the old concubine on the throne said with a smile: "Don't talk about these troublesome things, it's getting late, your Majesty will have dinner at the Shou'an Palace of Aijia.

Emperor Chongming looked embarrassed when he heard this, and said cautiously: "Grandma, my grandson still has state affairs!"

The old concubine's face darkened and she said dissatisfiedly: "What state affairs are more important than your Majesty's body?"

After saying that, the old concubine ignored Emperor Chongming's opinion and arranged for the palace servants to prepare meals...

ps: To explain: Although there is a great-great-grandson Jia Qiang in the Duke of Ningguo's palace, Xijue is the heir who is to be granted an official title. He is not the heir of Jia Zhen, so logically he is not included in the list of people who want to Xijue.

, but if it were to pass the house, Jia Qiang would be the first candidate.
Chapter completed!