Grand Princess Mansion
The two of them sighed as they walked along the corridor. Suddenly, the Plum Blossom moved, as if there was a message. Pei Zi Yun saw that the Grand Princess was walking in silence. He calmed himself down and shouted, "System!"
A Plum Blossom appeared in front of him and grew bigger, becoming a translucent information interface. It floated in front of his eyes as data appeared.
"The next world's coordinates have been selected – Battle of Troy!"
"Using the identity of Paris to survive the Battle of Troy and obtain the Golden Apple."
"The next world is the Battle of Troy?"
Pei Zi Yun was shocked. Before he could take a closer look, the two of them had already walked along the stone bridge and were nearing the inner courtyard. They could hear the faint sounds of a zither, singing.
"Heaven and earth, the journey of all living things. Time, the traveler of a hundred generations. Life is like a dream, how joyful is it? The ancients traveled by candlelight in the night. "
The Grand Princess walked to the bottom of the tree and listened to the song. The song traveled through the darkness of the night. Both of them didn't speak until the song had ended. Only when the song had ended did they regain their senses. The Grand Princess then said, "Your daughter used to practice the zither every day. The Empress then chose twelve new serving maids to teach her."
"Half of them followed her, while the other half stayed within the mansion. They could be considered as lessons."
Pei Zi Yun laughed and was about to speak when they heard a commotion from afar. The two of them paused as they saw someone rushing in, "Grand Princess, True Sovereign, the Emperor has an edict. It was delivered by the newly appointed eunuch, Eunuch Gu."
"So fast?" Pei Zi Yun paused as well. King Shun had just ascended to the throne and was already in a rush to get Eunuch Gu to deliver the edict. Was he impatient or something else?
He turned around and smiled, "Grand Princess, receive the edict!"
The Grand Princess nodded her head gently. It was said that in a rich and powerful family, incense burners were a common sight. She had just placed it out when she saw Eunuch Gu holding onto a yellow silk cloth which was wrapped around the burners. He then walked over to the incense burners and bowed to Pei Zi Yun, "Dao Monarch, I am here on behalf of the Emperor to announce the Imperial Decree."
Pei Zi Yun nodded his head as he heard Eunuch Gu shout, "The edict has arrived. Everyone, receive it!"
Everyone knelt down in front of the incense burner table. Only Pei Zi Yun remained standing and looked on quietly. Eunuch Gu didn't rush him as he slowly unfurled an imperial edict and read out loud, "The imperial edict states: The Qi Tai Emperor was suffering from a serious illness, but he racked his brains and racked his brains to think of a way to solve two major problems. When he heard of the Imperial Army's triumphant return, he was overjoyed but was unable to reverse the situation. He passed away at the Hall of the Black Tortoise. However, he was worried that the Prince was still young and would not be able to shoulder the responsibilities of the temple. Hence, he passed the throne to me.
Without waiting for anyone to react, Eunuch Gu retrieved a second Imperial Edict and announced, "The Imperial Edict reads: Li Pan and Huang Yuanzhen were appointed as Imperial Envoys to assist the True Sovereign. However, both of them were bewitched by the demonic arts and aided King Lu. Thankfully, you were able to see through them and killed them on the spot. This is a great fortune for the country. I have received the edict of the previous Emperor to bestow upon you the title of Dao Monarch. I will also bestow upon his son the title of Earl of Flowing Gold. He will be given land on Flowing Gold Island and will be given an iron certificate. This is a gift of gratitude. "
Eunuch Gu took out a third edict and continued reading, "The edict reads: The world has been settled. Although there have been many twists and turns, it is still a disease. I have observed that the people of the world have been waiting for peace for a long time. I have decided that next year will be a year of peace, and will ensure peace for generations to come. I shall grant amnesty to the people of the world to show my will."
After the three edicts were read, everyone bowed down, "Long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor."
Eunuch Gu finished reading the edict and smiled apologetically. He then turned to Pei Zi Yun and said, "True Sovereign, this is the iron certificate. Please accept it."
As he spoke, he handed the edict over to Pei Zi Yun.
Pei Zi Yun sighed to himself. These three Imperial Edicts were very organized. First, it was stated that the Qi Tai Emperor had died of a serious illness. The Edicts were then passed on to King Shun. Next, the new Emperor immediately decided on a temple name, which was King Xiao.
Next, it was to please Pei Zi Yun. Emperor Qi Tai's bestowal was a secret, but now it was made public. He even bestowed upon his son the title of Earl, and gave him land on Flowing Gold Island. He was also given an iron certificate. This was a very high honor.
Lastly, it was announced that the new year would be a year of peace, and that there would be amnesty for the people of the world. This was a show of the ambition of the Emperor, and the wishes of the people of the world.
Pei Zi Yun took a look at the iron certificate. It was as good as new, and the thickness was uniform. The edges were neat, and the inlays were intricate. The words on the certificate shone brilliantly.
The system said, "Officials are virtuous if they are loyal, and the ruler is wise if he is rewarded. This is the principle of righteousness since ancient times. True Sovereign Qi Ning Pei Zi Yun, has been meritorious in exterminating the demons. His meritorious deeds have affected the lives of the people. Since ancient times, he has been bestowed the title of Dao Monarch. His son has been bestowed the title of Flowing Gold Earl, with a salary of a thousand stones. I hereby swear to you that apart from treason and hereditary hereditary titles, you shall be spared from the death penalty. Even if you commit a crime, you shall not be punished. I shall bear this debt of gratitude for eternity! "
This iron certificate was not hereditary. Pei Zi Yun was silent as he bowed, "Since that's the case, I shall be indebted to the Emperor."
Eunuch Gu heaved a sigh of relief, and his smile became much more sincere. He then shouted, "Bring them here."
Following the order, the soldiers were like wolves and tigers as they brought a few people over. These people refused to kneel down. The soldiers pressed them down and kicked them in the knees, causing them to kneel on the ground.
Pei Zi Yun looked over and saw that among the people who were kneeling were Li Quanzhen, Xia Wei, Gao Guang, Feng Min and others. These were the people who had clamored for Pei Zi Yun to be suppressed.
When King Shun ascended to the throne, other than some necessary rewards, the most important thing was to immediately send people to deal with the people who had dealt with Pei Zi Yun. The people who were escorted over by Eunuch Gu were the ones who had caused the most trouble, and were also the ones who had the greatest influence. As for the other small fries, the Emperor directly dealt with them.
The Emperor was also making use of Pei Zi Yun's influence to get rid of those who disagreed with him. He wanted to quickly ascend to the throne and solidify his position.
This was something that Pei Zi Yun knew very well, and he was happy to see it happen.
Pei Zi Yun looked at the criminals who were still kneeling on the ground, and was silent for some time before speaking, "What does the Emperor mean by this?"
When Emperor Qi Tai was still on the throne, these people had been in the limelight for a period of time. Now they had all become prisoners, and their lives and fortunes were all in the hands of a single person. It was really hard to predict, and fate was unpredictable.
Eunuch Gu was slightly taken aback, but he still bowed and replied, "These people are slandering the Emperor, and they are crazy. His Majesty is furious, and wishes to execute these people and their families."
Pei Zi Yun sighed to himself. Speaking from the bottom of his heart, he did not want to implicate his family and the innocent. As the saying goes, one should bear the consequences of his actions alone. However, the rules here had always been like this. If one person was guilty, it was easy for the entire family to be implicated. He thought for some time, and then pointed at these people, "These people are to be sentenced to death. Their families and descendants, as well as their three families, are to be banished to Golden Island to be slaves."
"The Dao Monarch is truly benevolent." Eunuch Gu spoke from the bottom of his heart, and this was sincere. From his point of view, these people were the claws and teeth of the Dao Monarch. The fact that the Emperor did not execute their entire families was already an act of mercy. Who would have thought that the Dao Monarch would only be exiled? Oh well, they were lucky.
Eunuch Gu waved his hand, and someone brought over poisoned wine.
It was a black wooden tray, and there were two pots of wine and several wine cups on it. At this point, the twenty or so people surrounding them were all scared stiff. Even the Grand Princess's face was pale.
The eunuch carried the wine over and said, "Your humble servant shall wait upon your deaths …"
Li Quanzhen and Xia Wei saw the eunuch carrying the wine in, and knew that their deaths were near. Their bodies trembled, but they stubbornly stood up and glared at Pei Zi Yun.
"True Sovereign Pei, you have forgiven my descendants and three families, and I owe you a debt of gratitude. However, under such circumstances, I do not acknowledge you. You are still a traitor."
"Thunder, rain, and dew are all a debt of gratitude to the Emperor. If the Emperor wishes for me to die, I have no choice but to die. However, I am not willing to accept this grace. Ancestor, Ancestor, your humble servant is coming."
As he spoke, the two of them slammed into the stone pillar.
"Peng." A dull thud could be heard, and blood splattered everywhere. It was obvious that they had used all their strength. Following that, the two of them slid down the pillar, and there was no more sound.
The coroner rolled his eyes and used a needle to prick them. He then stood up and shook his head, indicating that it was over.
When Eunuch Gu saw this, his heart was thumping wildly. He broke out in a cold sweat, and felt uncomfortable. However, he still maintained his composure and gave a cold laugh, "Using poisoned wine to poison them, the Imperial Court took into account their many years of hard work. If not, they would have been executed by the sword or hanged."
"These two have really gotten off lightly, and yet they don't appreciate my kindness. Don't make things difficult for me."
Gao Guang's legs were trembling, but she did not beg for mercy. She only said, "This servant is only a servant of the Emperor, and I have no regrets."
As she spoke, she downed the wine in one gulp, and rolled on the ground in pain. She did not make a sound, and after a while, there was no more sound.
Eunuch Gu squinted his eyes and nodded his head, evidently satisfied with the poisoned wine.
The only one left was Feng Min. It had only been a day, and his hair was unkempt and his face was dirty. He looked haggard, and did not look calm or dignified at all. He looked at Pei Zi Yun and spoke slowly, "I have been friends with Dao Lord for a long time. Thank you for your forgiveness, Dao Lord. I have a presumptuous request, and I hope Dao Lord will agree to it."
As he spoke, he lowered his body and bowed to Pei Zi Yun.
Pei Zi Yun's heart was filled with emotions. If not for the fact that he had won, all of this would have happened to his mother, wife, and children. He spoke plainly, "Speak."
"Dao Lord, Li Zhengyuan is loyal to the Imperial Court, and is also talented. He can take over the Dao Records Department."
Pei Zi Yun sighed and said, "You are a fool. I can't agree to this request, it depends on the Emperor."
Actually, this was already an agreement. Feng Min bowed deeply, straightened his hat, and downed the wine in one gulp. Before long, he let out a groan as blood flowed out of his seven orifices. He died on the spot.
Thinking back to when Feng Min was in charge of the Dao Records Department, he was extremely high-spirited. Everyone in the Imperial Court gave him face, and yet he died just like that.
Pei Zi Yun was filled with melancholy. Seeing that all the criminals were dead, he took out a memorial from his robes and passed it to Eunuch Gu, "Daoists value peace and tranquility. I wish to sail across the seas, and hope that the Emperor will approve of this request. I would be grateful to Eunuch Gu for this memorial on my behalf."
Eunuch Gu received the memorial and bowed deeply, "Thank you, Dao Lord."
Although this was just a formality, it was a show of support for the Emperor. To a fifteen year old Emperor who had just ascended to the throne, this was undoubtedly a huge support. It would help him to stabilize his position as Emperor. This also showed that Pei Zi Yun did not have any intentions of coveting the throne.
The fifteen year old Emperor Taiping's affairs were orderly and orderly. He already had the temperament of a ruler. After a period of training and gaining power, it was believed that the empire of Xu Dynasty would be stabilized, and the world would welcome peace. Since that was the case, why not push the boat along with the current?
"With this memorial, I can repay the debt of informing the Emperor that day." Pei Zi Yun thought to himself. Seeing that everything had been settled, he was anxious to find a quiet place to look for more information. He then said, "It's not clean here, I'll go out for some fresh air."
As he spoke, he turned around and left.
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