Outside the Ji Mansion's front hall.
Several eunuchs who had come from the capital at top speed were standing in front of them.
The leader was Eunuch Chang from the palace. He was holding a yellow imperial edict in his hands.
Ji Wanxin's expression tightened. She quickly walked up to him, pursing her lips. Her eyes revealed her confusion. "May I ask what business you have with me?"
Chang gonggong smiled warmly and bowed slightly. "This servant has come on the Emperor's orders to announce this decree."
Hearing this, Ji Wanxin hurriedly led the servants to kneel.
Listen up!
Eunuch Chang straightened his back and slowly unfolded the imperial edict in his hands.
His expression was solemn.
He read, "By the will of the Heavens, the Emperor decrees that the daughter of the Ji family, Ji Wanxin, possesses both virtue and talent, and is gentle and beautiful. We have long since learned that this girl's embroidery skills are excellent and can be employed in Southern Su. Therefore, it is not a waste of talent. Today, Ji Wanxin is specially permitted to enter the capital and take up the position of embroidery lady in the Brocade Department. She will depart immediately."
His voice echoed in the huge front yard.
Xiu Niang!
In other words, she was allowed to return to the capital. The edict didn't directly state that Ji Wanxin would be betrothed to Shen Zhangqin. After all, Ji Wanxin was still a sinner! The late Emperor had decreed that the Ji family was not allowed to take even half a step into the capital. No matter how 'savage' Wei Yi was, he didn't dare to openly challenge the late Emperor's authority. Thus, the first step was to let Ji Wanxin enter the capital.
Entering the capital naturally required a good reason. It was rumored that Ji Wanxin's embroidery skills were excellent, and the brocade office happened to be lacking an embroidery lady. Thus, using the excuse of the court selecting talents, this "far-fetched" excuse was perfect for her to enter the capital. Even if the court officials wanted to rebel, they wouldn't be able to.
As for the betrothal, as long as Ji Wanxin entered the capital, everything would be settled.
Eunuch Chang closed the imperial edict. "Miss Ji, the Emperor's benevolence is vast and mighty. Accept this edict."
Ji Wanxin bowed and kowtowed. She raised both hands to receive the imperial edict.
She held the heavy imperial edict in her hands. At that moment, she finally got her chance, a chance she had been waiting for almost a year!
At this moment, this opportunity was in his hands, exchanged with the life and death of the entire Ji family.
She had to cherish it, cherish it, cherish it even more!
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. This subject will accept the decree."
Her voice was choked with emotion.
Eunuch Chang helped her up from the ground and said, "It is a great honor for Miss Ji to receive His Majesty's favor and enter the capital. Congratulations."
"Thank you, eunuch."
"This old servant is also very sorry about War Secretary Ji and your father."
"Big Brother made a mistake, so he should be punished. He can't blame anyone."
"It's rare for Miss Ji to be so open-minded. Fortunately, His Majesty has allowed you to enter the capital and enter the brocade office. That's a great future ahead of you!" Eunuch Chang said.
Ji Wanxin lowered her eyes and bowed slightly. "Yes, Wanxin understands. I will cherish it."
Eunuch Chang nodded and looked around. "Is General Ji in the residence? Why didn't I see him? "
The other party was dead drunk, how could he see her?
Logically speaking, when the Emperor's imperial edict arrived, everyone in the residence should have come to receive it, but only Ji Wanxin was present.
In order not to be accused, she hurriedly said, "Please forgive me, Gong-gong. My daughter's eldest brother and eldest sister have been bedridden recently due to their unwell bodies, so they can't come to receive the imperial edict. Fourth sister is still young and is still studying in a private school."
"I see. Then I'll have to trouble Miss Ji to send this old servant's greetings."
"Yes."
"This old servant will not disturb you any further. Miss Ji should also prepare to enter the capital as soon as possible."
Eunuch Chang then left with everyone else.
In the courtyard, Ji Wanxin looked at the yellow imperial edict in her hands, her eyes brimming with tears.
However, the corners of her mouth curled up into a faint smile.
"Shen Zhangqin, your life-saving straw has indeed come in handy."
Her voice was very soft, so soft that it couldn't be heard if one didn't listen carefully.
That night, she ordered her servants to pack their luggage and prepare to enter the capital the next day.
Just as she finished packing, Ji Lingzhi ran in from outside.
This girl had grown quite a bit, from when she was eight years old to ten years old. She had also grown a lot, and her brows and eyes were somewhat similar to Ji Wanxin's. In fact, they were even more spirited. She was definitely a beauty in the making.
"Second Sister, are you really going to the capital? Is it true? "Ji Lingzhi asked softly.
Ji Wanxin pulled her to the side and sat her down. "The imperial edict has arrived, so I must go. From now on, don't cause any trouble at home, understand?"
"Must you go?"
"I have to." "But I can't bear to part with you. Second Sister, it's better if you don't go. Right now, you're the only one who talks to me. If you leave, what will happen to me? Big Sister is crazy and ignores me, and Big Brother only knows how to drink. "Ji Lingzhi cried as she spoke. She threw herself into Ji Wanxin's arms and hugged her tightly." It's better if you don't go.
Because Lingzhi can't bear to part with you. "
Ji Wanxin's eyes reddened. She couldn't bear to part with her either.
It was just as Ji Lingzhi had said. Ji Muqing was crazy, and Ji Huan only knew how to drink all day. The only person in the entire Ji family who was clear-headed was Ji Wanxin. If she left, the burden of the family would fall on the shoulders of the ten-year-old Ji Lingzhi. Just the thought of it was pitiful.
But …
Ji Wanxin patted Lingzhi's head and said, "Lingzhi, you have to understand that the entire Ji family has become a sinner. This is the only chance for the Ji family to make a comeback. We must not miss it. Only when I enter the capital will the Ji family have a chance. Father and Big Brother can rest in peace in the underworld."
"Second Sister …"
"You have to be good and listen to Uncle Li. I've already told you everything that needs to be said. You just need to focus on studying, understand?"
Ji Lingzhi moved away from her embrace. She raised her tear-filled eyes and cried, "I understand." Ji Wanxin wiped her tears with a handkerchief and said, "Big Sister is in a delirious state right now. If you have time, you should spend more time with her and talk to her. After all, she used to love you the most. And Second Brother, he drinks so much every day. It's not good for his health. After I go to the capital, you
After I go to the capital, you have to help me talk to him. Understand? "
"I understand."
The next day, Ji Wanxin left with a coachman and a young maid.
She didn't let anyone see her off.
In the temple hall.
Ji Lingzhi's small body squeezed in from the outside. She glanced at the empty wine bottles on the floor, but didn't see her Second Brother. After searching for a while, she finally found him by the pond in the backyard.
Ji Huan stood there with his hands by his side. His haggard and sleepy face was expressionless. His empty eyes stared intently at the calm surface of the water.
She couldn't tell what he was thinking.
Ji Lingzhi cautiously approached him and called out from behind, "Second Brother."
Her voice was very soft.
After a long time …
Ji Huan opened his mouth and asked, "She left?"
"Yes, Second Sister just left."
There was silence again.
Ji Lingzhi stood where she was, not daring to move. She always felt that her Second Brother had a fierce aura around him. Even though she could only see his back, his aura was still very intimidating. She didn't dare to make a sound.
Ji Huan lowered his eyes and looked at his reflection in the water.
His clothes were disheveled!
His face was full of stubble!
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