The courtiers in the hall couldn't help but look at each other. Announcing the edict without saying anything as soon as the court started, this meant that the Emperor didn't plan on discussing anything with them, he just wanted them to listen. After being stunned for a moment, someone quickly reacted. "This subject respectfully listens to the imperial edict."
Since someone had already responded, no one else could say anything else. The courtiers in the hall all knelt down and respectfully said: "We respectfully listens to the Emperor's imperial edict."
The head eunuch beside Mo Jingqi who was announcing the edict unfolded, his hands couldn't help but tremble. The words he was about to say paused. Before he could react, Mo Jingqi's cold gaze had already landed on him from the dragon throne. That eunuch's heart quivered, and he hurriedly read it out loud. "By the will of the heavens, the Emperor decrees: Zhen, with great virtue, has inherited Pi Ji for nineteen years. Ever since I took over the reins of power, words have been obscured, flattering, monopolizing power, corrupt officials have succeeded. Zhen has listened to slanderous words, placing the King's Mansion in a dangerous place, wrongly harming loyal people … Behind the scenes, in front of Wu Yan and my ancestors … "
The eunuch who announced the edict read it out in a carefree manner. Even the people who were listening to the edict all changed their expressions. What imperial edict, this is clearly an edict of self-guilt. And what monopolizing power, corrupt officials have succeeded. If it's really monopolizing power, corrupt officials have succeeded, then what are the people in the hall? When they heard the Prince Ding Mansion incident being mentioned, everyone couldn't help but gasp. The Emperor actually personally admitted that the Prince Ding Mansion incident that year was related to him, and even issued an edict of self-guilt to admit his mistakes. Although this incident had already been known to the world a few years ago, the common people had already discussed it. But discussion is discussion, the Emperor personally issuing an edict to admit it is another matter.
After the eunuch finished reading the edict, everyone let out a long sigh, and then quickly held their breaths. They knew that today's matter wouldn't end so easily.
Mo Jingqi had been resting with his eyes closed until the eunuch finished reading the edict and asked for instructions. Only then did he raise his head and say, "Pass it down. In addition, pass down Zhen's decree. Prince Ding, Mo Xiuyao, Prince Ding, Ye Li, will be reinstated as the King's Imperial Concubine. Prince Ding's Heir Apparent, Mo Yuchen, will be the Heir Apparent of the Prince Ding, and will be given the title of Prince Xiang. Release the seal of the Prince Ding Mansion, and return all the properties of the Prince Ding Mansion in the capital. "
"Yes, your servant obeys." The eunuch's hands trembled as he held the imperial edict.
Mo Jingqi thought for a moment, then said, "Let the Sixth Prince go and announce the decree."
"Yes, your servant will take his leave."
Seeing the eunuch leave with the edict, the people below finally came back to their senses. They realized that the Emperor wasn't just putting on a show for the officials. He really did plan to announce his crimes to the world. Even Prince Ding's declaration of separation from the Da Chu State a few years ago, and his actions of supporting the Northwest in the past few years were no longer investigated. As a result, if the people still didn't understand what the Emperor wanted to do, they would have lived in vain.
"Imperial brother! This must not happen! "Mo Jingli stepped forward and said in a clear voice. He secretly regretted that he hadn't predicted that Mo Jingqi would make such a move. He hadn't taken precautions in advance. At this time, in front of all the civil and military officials, without Mo Jingqi's consent, even if he was the Regent, he didn't have the right to ask people to take back the imperial edict.
Mo Jingqi looked down at him from above, slightly raising an eyebrow, "En? Why not? "
Mo Jingli said, "Once this edict is announced, it will greatly damage the reputation of the Da Chu State's imperial family. How will the people of the world view the imperial family, and how will they view the Emperor? Imperial brother, please reconsider. "Mo Jingqi's eyes flashed with a carefree smile, saying," No need to reconsider. Zhen has issued the edict, so the fault is naturally Zhen's. It has nothing to do with the imperial family or the future imperial heir. Besides … I don't have many days left to live. Presumably, the people of the world will see Zhen's determination to regret and remorse. "
"But …" Mo Jingli's heart was unwilling, and he wanted to say more.
Mo Jingqi waved his hand, saying, "There are no buts. What happened in the past was Zhen's fault. Now, Zhen only hopes that Prince Ding will see that Zhen doesn't have much time left to support Zhen's heir and stabilize the foundation of the Da Chu State. " Once these words were said, everyone understood that the Emperor had no intention of passing the throne to Prince Li. He had even pulled the Prince Ding Mansion back at this time. To a large extent, it was probably to deal with Prince Li.
The officials who relied on Prince Li's faction were naturally disappointed, but Prime Minister Liu was not very happy. Prime Minister Liu had been an official in court for decades. He had been a senior official for two dynasties. In some aspects, he was sharper than most people. Just now, the Emperor had said imperial heir and not crown prince. There seemed to be no difference, but if one looked carefully, the difference was like heaven and earth. A crown prince was not necessarily an imperial heir. Even if an imperial heir was not a crown prince, he could still become the Emperor. Thinking of the news that he had heard yesterday that Noble Consort Liu had been refused an audience with the Emperor, Prime Minister Liu couldn't help but frown.
Seeing the officials' different expressions, Mo Jingqi's lips curved into a faint cold smile. He said indifferently, "Alright, let's not discuss this matter for now. Zhen hasn't been to court for some time. Tell Zhen about the war in the north. "
Even though Mo Jingqi had been ill for a long time, he could stand now, so he still had some power. Since the Emperor asked them to talk about it, they had to talk about it. Therefore, the morning court lasted for more than four hours. When the officials whose legs were weak finally stepped out of the Qinzheng Hall, the imperial edict had been out of the palace for a long time.
After the morning court, Mo Jingli stepped out of the Qinzheng Hall and left with a gloomy face. Prime Minister Liu, who was following behind him, also had a gloomy face. He was an old man, but he had been sitting for nearly six hours. Only a few retired officials were given seats by Mo Jingqi. Prime Minister Liu, who was still an official in court, had to stand even though he was old. Therefore, when he came out, he was a little shaky. The people following him hurriedly supported him. "Prime Minister, are we going back?"
Prime Minister Liu pushed away the people supporting him and said in a deep voice, "Let's go and see Noble Consort Liu and Crown Prince." He had to know why the Emperor changed his mind so quickly. And the Sixth Prince … the Sixth Prince …
In the inn.
Because it was the end of winter, the small courtyard was still cold and bleak. The eunuch who delivered the decree was the nine year old Sixth Prince Mo Ruiyun. The eunuch who delivered the decree held the bright yellow imperial decree as he stood in the courtyard trembling with fear. In the beginning, Mo Ruiyun who stood in front of him was still somewhat respectful but after standing for more than fifteen minutes, this Prince Ding was sitting on the spacious soft couch as he hugged a black clothed boy and teased him by the side. He did not even look at them. Mo Ruiyun, who grew up in the palace and was spoiled by Mo Jingqi to the point that she did not know the severity of the situation, gradually could not hold herself back.
"Hey! Father asked me to deliver the imperial edict. How dare you not accept it! "Mo Ruiyun said.
As soon as he said this, the eunuch standing behind him was so scared that his legs went soft and he sat down on the ground. He kowtowed to Mo Xiuyao and said, "Prince, please forgive me. Prince, please forgive me!" Mo Ruiyun looked back at the eunuch and snorted disdainfully. He was so timid, but he was the most capable eunuch of his father.
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