Twenty-one days after the Empress Dowager was buried, the Qilong Emperor finally managed to walk out of his grief. In front of all the officials, he once again bestowed the title of Empress Dowager Ci He as Empress Dowager Ci He. When he talked about how well the Empress Dowager had treated him in the past, he couldn't help but cry.
"Zhen's mother died early. Fortunately, I was raised by mother empress. Mother empress was frugal and loving, and didn't like luxury. She put in a lot of effort to raise the princes and grandsons. Now, she should be enjoying her old age, but …" Speaking of this, the Qilong Emperor choked with sobs. He waved his hand and had the eunuch behind him give the decree for him.
"Zhen and Fang shi have been married for almost 30 years. Fang shi has personally taken care of everything for zhen. Zhen thought Fang shi was virtuous and would treat her well in the future. I didn't expect her to be a traitor. She was vicious and poisoned the Empress Dowager. Zhen grieves … "
There were many words written on the imperial decree. Everyone finally understood the meaning of the imperial decree. Zhen was innocent. Zhen was also deceived by the Empress. Now, zhen is very regretful. However, Zhen and Fang shi have been husband and wife for many years. Therefore, zhen has decided to demote the Empress to a commoner and send her to the Laundry Bureau to work. Zhen is willing to share Fang shi's sins. In the future, zhen will copy scriptures for the Empress Dowager every day in hopes that the Empress Dowager will have good fortune and longevity. As for the Fang family that helped the Empress do bad things, those that should be executed will be executed, those that should be sent to work will be sent to work, those that should be sent to work will be sent to work, those that should be sent to the army will be sent to the army, and those that should be sold to become official prostitutes will become official prostitutes. Don't plead for leniency.
Once the Emperor's imperial decree came out, not only did it clear his name, it also created the image of an Emperor that spoke of old sentiments but was not indecisive. No matter how effective this move was to the Imperial Family, at least some people were deceived. The focus of the outside criticism was all on Fang shi.
The Empress poisoning the Empress Dowager was already a shocking case. Therefore, when the Qilong Emperor's imperial decree came out, it was announced to the world. Everyone in the world saw his determination and difficulty.
The Fang family fell from grace, the Crown Prince was gone, and the Empress was demoted to a commoner and was sent to the Laundry Bureau to be a low-level palace maid. Princess Duan He, who no one in the capital dared to challenge before, suddenly became incomparably low-key. The beautiful manservants in the Princess Residence were also dismissed, claiming that they were ill and no longer receiving guests.
However, even though she was learning to keep a low profile, Princess Duan He was still a thorn in the hearts of those who had been bullied by her. The only reason no one dared to touch her now was because they didn't want to be known as someone who kicked a person when they were down. After the heat of the matter died down, no one knew if these aristocratic families would still be so cultured.
Princess Duan He had the status of an imperial princess, so no one dared to touch her for the time being. However, Princess Minhye was currently in an awkward position. Everyone in the capital knew that she relied on the Empress and Princess Duan He. First, the Empress fell from power, and Princess Duan He also hid in the Princess Mansion and did not come out. Thus, she became the target of ridicule for some aristocratic families.
A junzhu who had lost power, a junzhu who had no backing, was just showing off on the surface. Sometimes, she would appear at all kinds of poetry banquets. Those womenfolk who had been bullied by Princess Duan He would be polite on the surface, but in reality, they would make things difficult for her. She could only endure. Also, due to the status of some womenfolk, if she refused to attend, it would give them an excuse to attack.
Her awkward status made her more and more careful. She was also secretly rejoicing that because she had to observe mourning for the Empress Dowager, she could not hold large banquets. Thus, she did not have to appear at all kinds of events.
After the hundred days of mourning, the aristocratic families in the capital that had their hands tied finally started to liven up in a low-key manner. Even though they couldn't go too far, elegant activities such as poetry and tea parties, or activities such as weddings and funerals could continue.
Princess Minhye, who had been praised as talented in the past, was no longer in the limelight. Her poems were also mediocre. She did her best not to steal the limelight. But even so, there were still people who could not get along with her.
After an awkward poetry banquet, Princess Minhye sat on the carriage to return home. Halfway back, her carriage suddenly stopped. Then, she heard the servant driving the carriage say that there was a qinwang's carriage passing by. Her carriage needed to move out of the way.
She lifted a corner of the curtain and saw an apricot yellow carriage with a four-clawed golden dragon embroidered on it pass by. When she saw the jade tablet with the character "Xian" hanging on it, her expression became a bit startled.
So it was Xian Wang Fu's carriage.
At this moment, the curtain of the carriage in front of her was suddenly lifted, revealing a face without makeup that could cause countless men to lose their minds. Her hand holding the curtain slightly tightened. Hua Xi Wan?
Hua Xi Wan had not expected to meet Yuan Shu Yi in this kind of situation. She nodded politely and gave the other a faint smile.
"What are you looking at?" Yan Jinqiu came close to her and glanced outside. Seeing that it was a womenfolk's carriage, he instantly stopped looking and said, "Just now, in the marquis fu's courtyard, I accidentally encountered Assistant Minister Hua's daughter."
Hua Xi Wan stilled for a moment before realizing that Yan Jinqiu was talking about her Eldest Tang Jie, Hua Yiliu. Sensing that his expression was not right, she frowned. "What's wrong with her?" She did not have the same temperament as this Eldest Tang Jie, so their relationship was more distant. Recently, because she did not interact much with her, she really did not know what Eldest Tang Jie had done to make Yan Jinqiu unhappy.
"If Assistant Minister Hua does not bear to part with his daughter, then educate her well." Yan Jinqiu did not speak too harshly due to Hua Xi Wan's feelings. "She's a woman who has been divorced. It's good for her to stay in her own fu to calm her mind."
Today, he had been accompanying Hua Xi Wan back to her paternal home to visit. In order for Xi Wan to have more time alone with her family, he had specially suggested walking around the courtyard to admire the chrysanthemums. Who knew that he would coincidentally encounter the eldest daughter of the Hua family, and the other had said some ambiguous things.
Thinking about how his wang fei had gone to the Zhou Family to play the bad cop for this woman, and how this woman had turned around and coveted his wang fei's man, Yan Jinqiu felt slightly disgusted. What kind of woman had he not seen, and what kind of things had he not heard? He more or less understood Hua Yiliu's thoughts.
He felt that it was not worth it for Hua Xi Wan, but he did not want to tell her such a thing in case it dirtied her ears.
Even though Yan Jinqiu had spoken tactfully, with Hua Xi Wan's understanding, she only needed to think for a moment to understand his hints.
Putting down the curtain, Hua Xi Wan's brows seemed to be tinged with helplessness. She hadn't thought that Hua Yiliu would have such thoughts. She tilted her head to look at the man beside her. His brows were sharp, his eyes bright, his face like jade, and his bearing elegant. He was a disaster that easily attracted women.
Thinking about this, she sighed. Originally, Second Tang Jie's marriage had been set, but because of the matters in the Imperial House, Hua Chu Yu and Lin Zheng De's marriage was delayed again and again. In the end, the date was set to be a month later.
She only hoped that no more people of status in the Imperial House would die in this month, or else this marriage would have to be delayed.
It seemed that the marriage of the girls of the Hua family was full of twists and turns. She only hoped that her Second Tang Jie's marriage would be full of hardships, and in the end, they would be together forever.
Watching Xian Wang Fu's carriage gradually go away, Princess Minhye put down the curtain in disappointment. After a while, she said, "Let's go."
On the day of Hua Chu Yu's marriage, the sky was clear and cloudless. Hua Xi Wan personally inserted the dragon and phoenix hairpin into her hair. Then, she took the veil from Nanny Xi and slowly covered her with it. "Although Second Tang Jie married into the Lin family today, you will always be a daughter of the Hua family, and you will always be my sister. Don't be afraid, we will all stand behind you. "
The veil swayed slightly. Hua Chu Yu held Hua Xi Wan's hand tightly. After a while, she said, "Sister, don't worry."
Hua Xi Wan's heart skipped a beat. She held Hua Chu Yu's hand. At this time, the sound of firecrackers came from the door. She looked back at the Yao Clan, who was wiping tears, and patted Hua Chu Yu's hand. "Take good care of yourself."
"Okay." Hua Chu Yu's voice was a little choked. The sound of people outside was getting closer and closer. She slowly let go of Hua Xi Wan's hand. When the sound of firecrackers came from outside the door, she sat in a dignified position.
As a daughter of the Hua family, even if she got married, she should have the grace and bearing of the Hua family. She was not only herself, but also the whole Hua family. And the Hua family was her family, so what did she have to be afraid of?
The moment the door opened, Hua Xi Wan saw Lin Zheng De's face clearly. He was tall and slender, wearing the red groom's robe. His lips were red and his teeth were white, but his facial features were very strong, giving people a sense of integrity and reliability.
Hua Chu Yu's younger brother, Hua Cong Pu, bent down and carried Hua Chu Yu. Amidst the sound of firecrackers, he put her into the bridal sedan.
Lin Zheng De bowed to the elders of the Hua family, then he mounted the horse and left with the bridal sedan with a smile.
Seeing the bridal sedan move further and further away, the Yao Clan, who had been holding back their tears, finally could not help but cover their faces and cry. Hua Xi Wan comforted them and turned to see Hua Yiliu expressionlessly looking in the direction Hua Chu Yu's bridal sedan had left. She did not know what she was thinking.
As though sensing that Hua Xi Wan was looking at her, Hua Yiliu suddenly turned her head and looked strangely at Hua Xi Wan before turning and entering the door.
Standing behind Hua Xi Wan, Bai Xia and Red Tassel noticed Hua Chu Yu's gaze and both frowned. What did Eldest Miss mean?
"Miss … …" The servant girl behind Hua Chu Yu carefully examined her dark face, "Wang fei, just now … …"
Hua Chu Yu's steps paused and she turned to glare at the servant girl. Her eyes were dark and angry. "Shut up. So what if she is wang fei. Do I have to serve her like a servant girl?"
The young servant girl was shocked. What was wrong with Miss? Wang fei clearly did not mean anything. Miss's words were too much.
"Of course I cannot compare to Hua Chu Yu who can marry the shizi of the marquis fu and become the marchioness in the future." Hua Yiliu laughed coldly. "Wang fei and marchioness are on the same path. I am a woman who has been married and divorced. What am I?"
"My good miss, this is san ye's fu." When the servant girl heard these words, her expression changed in fright. She hurriedly turned to look at the surroundings. "Don't speak anymore."
Hua Yiliu jerked her lips into a smile. Looking at the bright red flowers hanging in the yard, she slowly lowered her eyes and resumed her usual indifferent appearance.
"Wang Ye?" Mutong bowed his back and carefully said, "Wang fei is waiting for you in front."
"I know." Yan Jinqiu carelessly glanced at Hua Yiliu's back and said lightly to Mutong, "When you return, tell Wang fei about this. There is no need to hide it."
It was a simple matter for him to deal with Hua Yiliu. But he did not want to cause unnecessary misunderstandings with Hua Xi Wan. It was better to speak clearly and let Xi Wan deal with this matter herself.
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