With Emperor Jing's oral instructions, the Third Division moved extremely quickly, with the soldiers' petitions, and the personal and material evidence submitted by several generals. In just a few days, the case of Xiao Junyan's collusion with the enemy and treason was established. result.
On the second day of April, the imperial court issued an imperial edict, saying that Xiao Junyan was lawless and collaborated with the enemy and treason, causing our court to lose two cities in a row. Instead of repenting, he worsened his situation. All his positions were reduced, he was demoted to a commoner, and he was beheaded three days later in the autumn. Nian Dingnan Wangfu had outstanding achievements and was not suspected of being an accomplice. He only punished Nanwang for his failure to teach his son well and fined him three years' salary as a warning.
The Dingnan Palace had no objection to this, and Princess Dingnan even went to the palace to express her gratitude.
Concubine Ye had a good impression of Princess Dingnan, and there was no embarrassment in her words. After helping her up personally, she asked about Xie Ruyue's condition, "Is Jun He's wife almost full term?"
As soon as she said this, Xie Ruzhuo's attention immediately shifted from Xiao Xinning to Princess Dingnan.
Princess Dingnan showed a smile on her face and said softly, "As for the imperial concubine, the ladies in the palace have already made preparations. Yue'er is also a lucky one. Even the imperial doctor said that this pregnancy will be a sure success. He’s a big fat boy.”
Xie Ruzhuo sat aside, still a little worried in his heart. She didn't care whether Xie Ruyue could have a boy or a girl, she only cared about whether her sister could give birth to the child safely.
Fortunately, these elders only spoke in a formal manner. After a while, Princess Dingnan stood up and left.
Xie Ruzhuo talked to Concubine Ye for a while and then returned to his palace.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he walked to the door, he saw a woman in palace clothes looking around nervously. After seeing herself, the woman immediately showed a happy expression and ran towards her direction.
It was Xie Rulan.
Xie Ruzhuo looked embarrassed and couldn't help but step back, his hands subconsciously covering his stomach. Even Jiang Zhu beside her looked at her warily, took a step forward, stopped Xie Rulan from stepping forward, and asked, "What is Mr. Lan doing here?"
A hint of worry flashed in Xie Rulan's eyes, and she looked at her with disdain and scolded, "I am talking to my own sister, what qualifications do you, a slave, have to stop me?"
Hearing this, Xie Ruzhuo almost wanted to laugh. She said coldly, "I also want to ask you, what are you doing here, Mr. Lan?"
The last three words she said were particularly serious, causing Xie Rulan's face to feel slightly embarrassed.
However, this embarrassment only lasted for a short time. She turned to smile flatteringly and said, "Zhuo'er, let me tell you, I have something big to tell you!"
As she said that, she said mysteriously, "You can definitely make a contribution!"
Seeing the paranoia and fanaticism on her face, Xie Ruzhuo said with a serious face, "Come here, send Mr. Lan back." She didn't know what Xie Rulan would do, so she didn't want to hear her speak at all!
Seeing that Xie Ruzhuo was trying to drive her away, Xie Rulan looked at her in disbelief, then shook off the palace man's hand and said sharply, "Don't you want to hear about Concubine Jing? You will regret it if you don't listen. !”
Hearing the words "Jing Fei", Xie Ruzhuo paused before walking, and then said, "Come in with me."
After saying that, she walked into the hall first.
Xie Rulan gritted his teeth behind her and followed her in.
The Third Prince's Palace is not big, but it is exquisite. When there was only Xiao Junxi there, the place was always filled with the fragrance of medicine, and the layout was extremely simple.
Now that Xie Ruzhuo came in, Concubine Ye specially ordered people to tidy up again. The table corners and other places inside were wrapped in fine soft silk, and all the utensils were replaced with blue and white porcelain that Xie Ruzhuo liked.
As soon as Xie Rulan came in, she smelled a scent. When she saw the layout inside, there was an undercurrent in her eyes.
She has worked hard for so many years, but now she is just a little noble person, but she has changed from a noble person who has never been favored to a noble person who has been favored occasionally.
As for his own palace, there is nothing he can do with it, let alone everything that is exquisite!
Now seeing Xie Ruzhuo here, Xie Rulan suddenly felt jealous. Why, even though they were both daughters of the Xie family, Xie Ruzhuo could live such a noble life, while she had to constantly think of ways to find a way out for herself
Thinking of this, the gloom on Xie Rulan's face became more and more serious.
Xie Ruzhuo caught her expression in his eyes and said coldly, "Just tell me." She didn't want to say anything to Xie Rulan, but Xie Rulan couldn't let it go. If what Xie Rulan said was really a big deal, he would want to wait until later. It was too late to save him.
Hearing this, Xie Rulan put away the jealousy in her eyes, turned to a flattering look and said, "You can say it, but Zhuo'er has to agree to a condition." After saying that, she added, "It's a very simple condition. !”
"You tell me first."
Xie Ruzhuo glanced at her vaguely before saying this.
Xie Rulan gritted his teeth and said, "If you tell this matter, I will be the first to report it. I want to live in the main hall."
As soon as she said this, Xie Ruzhuo had not yet spoken, but it was Qianbi who spoke first, "Lan Gui is becoming more and more adept at talking like a lion. Our master cannot make the decision in this matter. You should find another Gao Ming."
What is Xie Rulan thinking? He wants to be a concubine! Don't say that your master is just a princess now and has no way to interfere. Even if you have this ability, you can't ask for benefits for this kind of person!
Qian Bi's words clearly hit Xie Rulan in the face, but she seemed to be unaware of it. She just stared at Xie Ruzhuo closely and said, "This matter is a big deal. Even if I tell the emperor directly, I can get this result. Now I give you a chance to show off, will you help or not?"
Xie Rulan's words were like giving alms, which also made Xie Ruzhuo's anger rise, and he said coldly, "Then, noble Lan, just go and show yourself in front of the emperor. I won't accompany you."
Seeing that Xie Ruzhuo was angry, Xie Rulan gulped, choked on what she wanted to say, and felt that her words were inappropriate. But she couldn't save the face to apologize, so she had to say, "I have a low status and can't see the emperor. But this matter is about that treasonous traitor. Do you really not want to hear it?"
As soon as she finished speaking, she heard a man's voice at the door, saying, "If Mr. Lan is willing to speak, I can guarantee that you will have a worry-free life in the imperial temple. As for the rest, there is no need to think about it."
Seeing Xiao Junxi walking in, Xie Rulan's face lit up at first, and then turned pale with shock at the meaning of his words.
Xiao Junxi didn't even look at her, she just said, "If the princess wasn't interested in what you said, Mr. Lan can guess what will happen to you today."
As soon as these words came out, Xie Rulan immediately looked miserable, but now she was riding a tiger and couldn't get off, but she had to say it, so she had to grit her teeth and said, "I said, Concubine Jing has been sneaking around these past two days, and I found her with some palace maids who are beyond her reach." The eunuchs contacted me, and later I learned that she wanted to save the traitor Xiao Junyan!"
Her words were like a thunderbolt, causing Xie Ruzhuo's expression to change immediately. On the contrary, Xiao Junxi still looked calm, as if this matter could not have much impact on him.
"Okay, I know this. If Mr. Lan has nothing else to do, please go back first."
Xiao Junxi issued an order to expel guests, but Xie Rulan was a little unwilling to do so, because she said, "My lord, I don't want much, I just want one -"
But before Xie Rulan finished speaking, she swallowed it in Xiao Junxi's eyes and left unwillingly.
After Xie Rulan left, Xiao Junxi touched Xie Ruzhuo's head and said, "I'm sorry for you."
Xie Ruzhuo sneered and said, "She is just using these methods, I still know it. Is it just what she said just now?"
Xiao Junxi said coldly, "I have known about this for a long time, but I thought you were pregnant, so I didn't want to disturb you. The dragnet has been laid out. If Concubine Jing doesn't save her, she will still be the concubine of her father; but If she saves it, then you can’t blame me!”
Seeing that Xiao Junxi was on guard, Xie Ruzhuo breathed out slowly and said with a smile, "You are so capable, it makes me worry more."
Hearing this, Xiao Junxi immediately changed back to her unserious look, lowered her head and said with a smile, "No matter what I do, how can I compare to my wife's contribution? You have a huge contribution in your belly." Woolen cloth."
Hearing this, Xie Ruzhuo raised his eyes and glared at him, saying, "You are not serious."
On the sixth day of April, Xiao Xinning got married.
Since a few days ago, no one in the palace has touched the ground. On the contrary, Xiao Xining and Xie Ruzhuo are very relaxed.
When the wedding day came, the palace got busy early in the morning. First, they dressed up according to the rules. After Li Jie entered the palace according to the order, he and Xiao Xinning paid homage to Emperor Jing and Concubine Ye.
Because Li Jie was the consort, all wedding procedures were carried out according to royal rules. Although it lacks the harmony of ordinary couples worshiping heaven and earth, it has more royal style and solemnity.
By the time all the procedures were completed, it was already dusk.
After Xiao Xinning reluctantly said goodbye to her father, the Queen, and her mother, she followed Li into the carriage and headed towards Li's mansion together.
Emperor Jing had built a princess palace for Xiao Xinning earlier, but Xiao Xinning said, "Since a daughter is a wife, she should abide by her duties. It is natural for her to follow her husband's family after marriage. Just because I am a princess, it cannot be different from etiquette."
Emperor Jing knew that she had always had her own opinion, so he followed her. He just chose a geomantic treasure land near the princess's mansion and built a separate Li's mansion.
Xie Ruzhuo didn't feel tired during the day following the busy crowd and watching the excitement. Now that the palace was quiet, he felt a little tired.
The weather at night has lost the remaining warmth of the day, and even the bluestone ground has become a little chilly. Only the illuminated palace lanterns rise one after another, bringing out the warmth of the night.
Xie Ruzhuo was supported by Jiang Zhu and returned to the Prince's Palace. As soon as he picked up a cup of tea and was about to drink it, he saw Qian Bi whispering to a young eunuch, and then walked in with a solemn face and said, "Princess, Concubine Jing is privately rebellious." The thief was caught by the prince, and he is currently in the royal study."
Hearing this, Xie Ruzhuo was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and said, "This Concubine Jing has indeed chosen the wrong path."
Qian Bi walked up to her and whispered, "I'm afraid I didn't just choose the wrong path. Does the princess know what Concubine Jing brought to the Ministry of Punishment to make a referral?"
"What?"
"She stole the emperor's personal token. Seeing the token is like seeing the king!"