By the time she left the side hall, Princess Yongning was already covered in cold sweat, her inner clothes were wet, and she couldn't help shivering when the wind blew.
Tang Yuan held her tightly and whispered, "Be careful."
Princess Yongning looked at him with complicated eyes, and hurriedly quickened her pace. After walking a distance away from the Taiji Hall, she finally reached an empty passage. She heaved a sigh of relief, and tears fell down her cheeks: "I was really scared!"
She had been used to living in fear since she was a child, but this was the first time she had experienced something so thrilling.
Seeing Tang Yuan holding a handkerchief to wipe her forehead, she grabbed Tang Yuan's hand fiercely, her lips trembling: "Prince consort, the emperor said to stop when enough is enough, what does he mean? Does he know everything? Does he know that our Qinglu..."
"The emperor didn't blame us!" Tang Yuan held her hand and reassured her softly, "Yongning, just as the son of Marquis Guangping and Earl Yongding said, we didn't have any bad intentions, and we took the initiative to reveal our true colors and confessed Miss Mu San's life experience. Miss Mu San is now of great use to the court, and we helped the court. The emperor knows it all. Since he knows it, he won't blame us. You see, the emperor sentenced Li Jiamin to death, but asked us to go to the Queen Mother's Palace. He doesn't pursue it now, and he won't pursue it in the future."
The secret that has troubled the couple for many years has now been completely revealed.
Now that her uncle's problem is gone, this major worry has been resolved. From now on, Princess Yongning can live her life with her head held high.
There is no need to even look at Princess Mingchang's expression.
Princess Yongning closed her eyes tightly, leaned against Tang Yuan and panted for a while, then she calmed down and nodded slowly: "Yes, you are right, I won't pursue it now, and I won't pursue it in the future..."
They returned to the Empress Dowager's Cining Palace together. Empress Dowager Tian was talking to Tian Xun. When she heard that they were back, she asked with concern, "What's going on? The Emperor is so anxious to summon you. Is there something wrong?"
Princess Yongning was not Empress Dowager Tian's biological daughter, and there was no affection between them. However, the late emperor had few children left, and Princess Yongning had a gentle and docile temperament, so the relationship between them was harmonious.
There was no way to hide this matter. Princess Yongning sat beside Empress Dowager Tian with her eyes lowered. She whispered to Empress Dowager Tian about Li Jiamin's frame-up. Her hands were still shaking: "Fortunately, Your Majesty is wise, otherwise..."
Empress Dowager Tian was also very surprised.
When he heard that Master Li had been demoted to the clan residence, he was silent for a moment before he slowly said, "It's New Year's Day, and you're so outspoken. You really deserve a severe punishment!"
Empress Dowager Tian was an experienced person. Besides, she was not the emperor's biological mother, so she was always sensible in what she did. She would never easily deny Emperor Yuanfeng's decision. Naturally, whatever Emperor Yuanfeng said was the truth.
Besides, Princess Mingchang had never been very kind to Xiao Heng.
But now she wants to bet on Xiao Heng, and for the sake of the Tian family, she has to make her attitude clear.
This is said to Xiao Heng. Just show your attitude first, and we can talk about the future later.
Soon after she finished speaking, Princess Mingchang came into the palace. When Empress Dowager Tian heard that she had gone to the Taiji Hall first, she did not find it strange at all. In front of Xiao Heng who came in, she sighed, "Jiamin's temper should have been properly controlled long ago. Now that he has made such a big mistake, it is really the result of being too lenient with him."
As soon as Xiao Heng raised his eyebrows, Princess Yongning started crying again, and complained about her fear in front of Queen Mother Tian.
Now Xiao Heng naturally understood everything.
He did not say anything more. He paid his respects to the Empress Dowager and said hello to Princess Yongning. He sat down at the side. Just as his butt touched the chair, an imperial decree came from the Taiji Hall, ordering him to go to the front as well.
Why else could he be asked to leave at this time, except for this lawsuit? Empress Dowager Tian coughed a few times and told Xiao Heng the whole story.
Xiao Heng smiled, he knew very well that the Tian family was surrendering.
By the time he arrived at the Taiji Hall, Princess Mingchang was already kneeling on the ground.
Over the years, Emperor Yuanfeng had always been very tolerant to Princess Mingchang. She was used to being bossed around, so this was the first time she had to bow her head so humbly.
Especially since she was so embarrassed in front of Xiao Heng, Princess Mingchang was angry. Her well-maintained face could not maintain any expression and looked a little hideous.
Emperor Yuanfeng did not give her face as usual. He waited until Xiao Heng entered the inner hall before asking him, "Are you willing to go to Yunnan?"
When this question came out, even Su Rong was surprised.
Xiao Heng looked around at everyone's faces. He was always sensible when it came to big things, so he asked, "Didn't this matter get handed over to Li Jiamin?"
"He is unfit for use." Emperor Yuanfeng said briefly. Eunuch Chen hurriedly whispered to him about Miss Mu San. Emperor Yuanfeng knocked on the table and asked, "If I let you go, how confident are you in suppressing the rebellion?"
This is the first time that Emperor Yuanfeng has assigned Xiao Heng a task since his background was exposed, which is of great significance.
Princess Mingchang became more and more upset, and even her lips felt bitter. Then she heard Xiao Heng's calm reply: "There are always 70% to 80%. Aren't you already doing the right thing?"
Emperor Yuanfeng hummed and looked at him meaningfully: "Okay, then I'll leave this matter to you. When the new year begins, you should go out with Earl Yongding to gain some experience."
Princess Mingchang almost fainted. She never thought that she had helped Xiao Heng make his wedding dress for nothing.
Because Xiao Heng had not been named the Crown Prince, he could not take on tasks openly and his position was awkward.
But now, the mistake made by Li Jiamin directly brought the opportunity to Xiao Heng.
If he could really accomplish the great task of suppressing the rebellion, who in the world would not know the ability of the late crown prince's son
Xiao Heng didn't lose his temper at all, and still thanked him calmly.
Emperor Yuanfeng looked at him for a while, and the more he looked, the more satisfied he felt.
Apart from anything else, this calmness alone is enough to make people look at him with higher regard.
After he finished giving his instructions, he calmly asked Princess Mingchang to stand up: "Please stand up, sister. When a child makes a mistake, adults should discipline him. None of his actions are tenable. Letting such a child inherit two houses is probably a hidden danger. He cannot bear the responsibility. Sister, you should consider other things."
He actually wants to seize the title!
Now, not only can the third branch not earn the title, but even the second branch’s original title has to be lost!
Princess Mingchang could not restrain herself and cried out: "Your Majesty! Please... ..."
"No need to say more." Emperor Yuanfeng looked at her calmly: "I must be fair. You are a princess, and so is Yongning."