"The Edict states: Holy Prayer Sect has committed unlawful acts. True Sovereign Qi Ning, Pei Zi Yun, has encircled and suppressed them!" The eunuch retrieved a second edict and read it aloud.
"Thank you!" Pei Zi Yun stood up. The eunuch had a smile on his face as he greeted Pei Zi Yun, "Your servant congratulates True Sovereign!"
"Mister Ren, take out ten taels of gold." Pei Zi Yun smiled, "Give it to this eunuch!"
"Yes!" As Ren Wei spoke, he entered the room and retrieved a gold ingot. After the eunuch received his reward, he happily left the mansion. Pei Zi Yun turned back to look at the two documents. The two documents were different. The first one was an imperial edict. This imperial edict was made of green and yellow silk. On the right side of the edict was embroidered two words, 'Obeisance to the Heavens', and was stamped with the words' Treasure of the Emperor '. Imperial edicts were not commonly used. The words' Imperial Edict 'were used to announce to the world. According to the system of the dynasty, it was only used to bestow titles of Earls and above.
There was a set of True Sovereign robes and a silver seal. It was seven inches thick and five inches long. There was a Lingzhi Mushroom Button with the words "True Sovereign Qi Ning" engraved on it.
Pei Zi Yun then turned to a Daoist and said, "Take these back to your sect for safekeeping. I have no use for them."
He then turned to Ren Wei and said, "This is the imperial edict and the border guard. It's the proof of my mission. Help me keep it."
"Yes!"
The second tier of Edicts was actually an imperial edict. It was written by the Emperor himself, and was similar in size. It was stamped with the words "Imperial Edict".
And this scroll was an imperial edict, appointing and removing people below the fifth rank. It was stamped with the words "Imperial Edict Treasure", and was made of red silk.
Imperial edicts were also classified into different tiers. An imperial edict was still an imperial edict, but the authority it wielded was different. As for Imperial Envoys, according to the rules of the court, official officials used their official seals. They were all square shaped and were stamped with vermillion clay!
Imperial Envoys used Imperial Envoys. This was actually a rectangular seal. It was made of silver and copper. The silver seal was equivalent to that of a Governor, while the copper seal was equivalent to that of a fourth rank official. The only difference was that the Imperial Envoys used a vermillion clay seal.
The meaning of this edict was that Pei Zi Yun could use officials of the county level, as well as those below the rank of You Ji General to complete his mission.
Moreover, after completing the edict, he had to hand it in. There were many rules within.
Ren Wei acknowledged. He wasn't in a hurry, but he was filled with joy as he bowed to Pei Zi Yun, "Congratulations True Sovereign, congratulations Master!"
A True Sovereign was equivalent to an Earl. This was the highest position in the history of the Daoists. From now on, Pei Zi Yun was on the same level as the Dukes, Marquises, Generals and Ministers.
In Ying Prefecture, Pei Zi Yun's rank was the same as that of the Governor. If he was found guilty, it would be difficult for the Governor to arrest him. He would have to report it to the Imperial Court. Since Ren Wei had addressed Pei Zi Yun as' Lord ', it was clear that he was officially a loyal subject.
"Haha!" Pei Zi Yun laughed out loud as he stood up and extended a hand to help Ren Wei up, "Mister Ren, please rise."
The Grand Princess looked on coldly. Pei Zi Yun helped Ren Wei up and nodded his head. He then turned around and smiled, "Grand Princess, I know what's on your mind."
"The Canton Princess is actually suffering from a mental illness. Right now, the most important thing is to quickly stabilize her emotions. I wish to enter the mansion to see her."
Hearing Pei Zi Yun say this, the Grand Princess paused. Pei Zi Yun then laughed, "Grand Princess, are you worried that Mister Ren will be around? Mister Ren is my trusted aide. Besides, I only have a few loyal subjects. In the future, Mister Ren will not be able to avoid the matters regarding Qianye. There's no need to avoid it. "
"Hu!" When the Grand Princess heard this, she heaved a sigh of relief. Her expression softened as she said, "At least you have a conscience. However, Mister Ren does not have to go. You can come with me."
The Grand Princess glanced at Ren Wei before she led her men up the ox-cart. The ox-cart was lit with incense. The Grand Princess then sat down and asked, "How will you comfort Qianye when you enter the mansion?"
"The Canton Princess and I will kowtow to the spirit tablet. How about that?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the Grand Princess was taken aback. This was a wedding ceremony. Her heart was in a mess as she broke out in cold sweat. After some time, she mumbled, "You want to marry Qianye immediately?"
"This is the best solution." The carriage was silent. Pei Zi Yun then spoke plainly, "I am a True Sovereign, and Qianye is a Canton Princess. Furthermore, I already have a wife. You know very well that we cannot marry each other openly."
"Besides, I am a newly conferred True Sovereign. If I were to enter the mansion, I would attract unwanted attention. Hence, I have to think of a way to resolve Qianye's problem once and for all, so that she can rest in peace."
"The imperial physician said that Qianye's illness is in her heart. As long as we fulfill her wishes, her illness will disappear and she will recover."
"As for the exact solution, the Emperor of the Ji dynasty fell in love with his own sister, Princess Ning Ping. She then passed away due to illness. He then changed her name and took her into his harem as a concubine. Throughout the dynasties, there have been cases of aunts or nieces being taken in in the same manner. This is a precedent."
Hearing this example, the Grand Princess could not help but spit out.
There was tea on the ox-cart. Pei Zi Yun took a sip before explaining, "A Canton Princess is not a Princess. There's a huge difference. Besides, a Canton Princess was conferred the title of a Prince's daughter. However, the Canton Princess is not. Strictly speaking, she's not part of the royal family."
"It's much easier to operate this way."
"To put it bluntly, when King Lu attacks us, a mere Canton Princess, who isn't even the official Canton Princess, dies of illness. There's nothing to be said about this."
"The Canton Princess can slowly recover from her illness. As long as the Canton Princess recovers, Qianye will be free. I can then marry her."
When the Grand Princess heard this, she paused. After some time, she lowered her eyes, "That's the only way."
As she spoke, her tears started to fall, and she couldn't stop them no matter how hard she tried. Pei Zi Yun looked at the Grand Princess crying and sighed in his heart. Not mentioning the fact that the Canton Princess was a leaf of the Immortal Dao Dragon Veins, and not mentioning this, could he really watch the Canton Princess die?
Pei Zi Yun knew that he couldn't do it. He then sighed and said, "Grand Princess your highness, should I address you as mother-in-law?"
Seeing that the Grand Princess didn't lift her head, Pei Zi Yun then continued, "I know you're sad that you won't be able to see Qianye again. Actually, you don't have to be so sad. The Canton Princess has been ill for about a year and a half. I can bring Qianye to see you. Tell her that she looks like the Canton Princess and accept her as your daughter."
"Even after all this, isn't she still your daughter? She's still on your knees, and you can see her whenever you want. "
The Grand Princess didn't speak. She retrieved a handkerchief and wiped her tears. She was much calmer than before, and was still sobbing.
Pei Zi Yun exhaled deeply, "To put it bluntly, when the Canton Princess recovers from her illness, the Emperor will bestow her with gifts. Although these gifts will remain in the underworld, when she passes away, she can still enjoy them. The only loss is that she can't use the title of Canton Princess while she's alive."
"But my Golden Island has five hundred households and five thousand mu of land. Do we lack her riches?"
"Parents are always worried about their children. Don't you wish for Qianye to be happy?" Pei Zi Yun explained.
"Hu!" The Grand Princess wiped away her tears and let out a long sigh. Her expression changed as she smiled, "Although it's like burying one's head in the sand, it's still a solution."
When they reached the mansion, two old grannies greeted them. When they saw the Grand Princess and Pei Zi Yun alight from the carriage, they bowed slightly before turning around to lead the way. However, when the Grand Princess left, her face was cold and expressionless. When she returned, her expression had changed.
The Grand Princess then instructed, "Take a seat. I shall speak to Qianye in detail. I'll be back soon."
"Go ahead, Grand Princess." Pei Zi Yun said before turning to drink some tea. After some time, one of the old grannies bowed and gestured for him to follow. Pei Zi Yun followed her through a few doors and saw a shrine.
When he entered, he could feel that the interior of the shrine was different. It was dark and gloomy. More importantly, there was an indescribable but distinct energy within. It was as if he had entered the water. He paused for a moment before realizing that the Grand Princess was already there.
The Canton Princess was dressed splendidly, but was covered with a red cloth. Pei Zi Yun didn't know where she got it from. He was about to step forward and pay his respects when the Grand Princess sighed, "Get up. At a time like this, there's no need to pay your respects. All of you, go to the memorial tablet and light up some incense!"
Pei Zi Yun stood up and walked to the side of the Canton Princess. He saw that the interior of the shrine was very simple. In the middle of the shrine, there was an offering table and a memorial tablet.
The Grand Princess stood still and bowed three times to the memorial tablet. She then picked up the incense and walked forward. Pei Zi Yun took a deep breath and pulled the Canton Princess forward. He then heard the Grand Princess say, "First bow to heaven and earth."
The Canton Princess and Pei Zi Yun paid their respects.
"Second bow to your parents."
Pei Zi Yun and the Canton Princess paid their respects to the memorial tablet before bowing to the Grand Princess.
"Husband and wife bow to each other."
Pei Zi Yun and the Canton Princess bowed to each other and stood up.
When the Grand Princess saw this, she was both sad and happy at the same time. She then sighed, "Thousand Leaf was just born. I still remember. In the blink of an eye, sixteen years have passed. How fast. You can remove the red cloth."
Pei Zi Yun bowed and gently removed the red cloth from the Canton Princess's face. He saw that she had lost a lot of weight, and her eyes were sunken in. Her face was pale, and she looked sickly. Even though she had applied makeup on, it could not hide her weariness. Her eyes were red, and tears streamed down her cheeks.
"Thousand Leaf, it's been hard on you." Pei Zi Yun held her hands and wiped her tears away.
The Canton Princess shook her head, "No, I'm happy."
The Canton Princess held onto his hand and looked at him. She thought back to the years of longing she had for him, and felt that it was all a dream.
Amidst the fireworks of the lantern festival, a mask, and a poem, this was fate. She didn't know why she kept thinking about him, and longing for him, until she couldn't pull herself away.
Occasionally, when she received a letter from him, she would ponder over it for a long time and read it over and over again. When she smelled his poems, she was happy. When she heard about his achievements, she felt not only glory, but also fear.
When she heard that he had taken a wife, she became more and more haggard, unable to control herself. This made her realize that she couldn't live without him. This was fate, and she could only obey it.
Now that she could be with him, it was just that she didn't have the title of a Canton Princess. What did that count for?
The Grand Princess looked at her pitiful expression, and felt a twinge in her heart. Tears rolled down her cheeks as she spoke, "We can't stay here any longer. Let's go out!"
"Thousand Leaf, although it was only for a short while, the title has been set. In order to avoid any gossip, you should go back first!"
The Canton Princess replied meekly, as she looked at Pei Zi Yun reluctantly before leaving. Pei Zi Yun saw the Grand Princess gesturing for him to leave the hall, and hurriedly followed.
The Grand Princess walked out of the hall slowly, as she felt more at ease. She had a smile on her face, as she gathered a group of soldiers. They were all brimming with vigor and vigor. She then turned around and said, "You're already a True Sovereign, and can't be without guards."
"Besides, my Grand Princess's Mansion has more guards than I can count. It's just that nobody has accused me of anything. I'll give you a group of guards, and everyone will benefit from it."
She then shouted, "Come and pay your respects!"
Pei Zi Yun knew that this was the dowry of the Canton Princess, and that they were here to protect the Canton Princess from any harm. Pei Zi Yun then said, "Grand Princess, I shall take my leave then."
"Go!" Although the Grand Princess had more to say, she knew she couldn't stay any longer. She paused before waving her hands.
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