Looking at the loving Emperor and Empress, no matter how slow the officials present were, they completely understood the Emperor's intentions in summoning them today.
The Emperor had summoned them not to discuss how to deal with the princes of the previous dynasty, but to use this matter to tactfully let them know what the Emperor's attitude towards the people and matters related to the Empress was. They would also have a plan and not do unnecessary things in the future.
They had all followed Pang Xiao for a long time and had a certain understanding of Pang Xiao. They knew that this person had an iron fist, had a plan, and was loyal. Thinking about today's matter, from beginning to end, the Emperor had shown great respect and love for the Empress.
It was not that the previous dynasty's princess could not be killed, but that he could not kill her out of consideration for the Empress' feelings.
Just as Pang Xiao had said, Zhou Xiaolian had been by the Empress' side ever since she was rescued. Just now, they were anxious to show off. Some said that they wanted to kill her, and some even said that they wanted the Emperor to bring Zhou Xiaolian into the harem.
Looking at the Emperor's attitude now, their eagerness to show off, their actions were clearly very stupid.
The officials understood, and so did Qin Yining. From the start of the coronation ceremony, Pang Xiao had been working hard to give her more importance. He used his actions to tell everyone his attitude.
Qin Yining's nervousness, pessimism, and loneliness before entering the palace were all thrown to the back of his mind. No matter what happened in the future, at least Pang Xiao did not disappoint her.
Your Majesty's decree for marriage was quickly arranged by the Great Taijian Liu An.
Huzi and Bing Tang, Tang Xiu and Ji Yun all received the decree.
Lian Xiaozhou was arranged to live outside the palace. Even Qin Yining did not know where she lived. Pang Xiao only arranged for people close to him to go with Mu Jinghu to convey the message.
Lian Xiaozhou was wearing a plain dress. When she heard the contents of the decree, a layer of red rose to her face. She lowered her head and did not dare to look at Fang Hailing standing next to her.
Fang Hailing's entire body was tense. She lowered her head and did not accept the decree for a while.
Mu Jinghu asked doubtfully, "You're not willing?"
Fang Hailing looked up and shook her head after a long while. "No, no, it's just that I'm a little surprised."
"Accident?" Mu Jinghu was even more confused.
Fang Hailing said bluntly, "I was ready to take her and wander the world. In less than three days, there would be assassins coming. With her status, how can the higher-ups tolerate her? "
Mu Jinghu chuckled and shook his head. "You're thinking too much. In the future, you husband and wife can live in Heaven's Secret Valley with peace of mind. Don't leave the valley if there is nothing. Moreover, the Emperor and the Empress are not the kind of people you think they are. Your wife is the Empress' younger sister, why would the Emperor kill her? "
Fang Hailing was still in disbelief.
Lian Xiaozhou nodded: "Sister won't harm me. Even if someone wants to kill me to get rid of future troubles, big sister will protect me. "
"But your sister is still a woman." Fang Hailing had a headache over Lian Xiaozhou's naivety. "If the Emperor gives the decree, what can she do?"
"The Emperor loves Big Sister and will not disregard Big Sister's wishes. Moreover, if the Emperor really wanted to kill me, he could have secretly killed me when he got the Imperial Jade Seal. How could he allow me to eat and wear well by Big Sister's side for so many years?"
Mu Jinghu nodded his head repeatedly. Even Fang Hailing was a little speechless.
Indeed, even when Pang Xiao was not the Emperor, he was still Wang Ye who had many capable subordinates. If he really wanted to kill Lian Xiaozhou, there were many ways to secretly order people to do it. He could also perfectly hide it from Qin Yining. Not to mention other things, they had experienced so many difficulties and dangers in the past. At the critical moment of life and death, it was not strange for one or two people to die by their side. If they were afraid that they would not be able to explain it to Qin Yining, they could just push all the blame to the enemy.
Fang Hailing was relieved. She turned to look at Lian Xiaozhou. Seeing her rosy cheeks, she blushed and said stiffly: "Then that's it."
Mu Jinghu raised his eyebrows.
Lian Xiaozhou's face turned even redder. She lowered her head and said: "Then that's it."
Mu Jinghu found it funny. He remembered how he felt when he kidnapped Qiu Feishan and brought her back. Combined with the two people in front of him now, he could not help but feel emotional.
Everyone had a good home. It was time for him to go home.
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Kun Ning Palace. The relatives and friends of the Emperor and Empress were gathered together.
A round table was set up in the middle of the room. The dishes were all prepared and the two families sat together. The palace servants had already been ordered to leave.
Brother Zhao and Brother Han sat on the left and right of Qin Yining. The wet nurse was holding Sister Yun and Brother Xuan, who had just turned a year old, to accompany them.
Yao Chenggu and Madam Ma sat at the head of the table. Empress Dowager Yao sat on the left. Qin Huaiyuan, the Sun Clan, and Cao Yuqing sat on the right. Brother Han mischievously pulled Qin Yining's sleeve for a while, and then pulled the jade pendant on Cao Yuqing's waist. Brother Zhao's face was taut, and he looked deep.
Pang Xiao picked up the wine pot and personally filled everyone's cups.
"Today's reunion is all thanks to Father-in-law's care. If not for Father-in-law's arrangements at Xi Yue, the urgent matter on that day would have made it difficult even if the family went." Pang Xiao raised his cup with both hands: "Father-in-law, your son-in-law salutes you."
Qin Huaiyuan smiled and picked up his cup. He stood up and clinked his cup with Pang Xiao's. Pang Xiao hurriedly bowed. His attitude was extremely humble. Qin Huaiyuan respected his identity as the emperor, and he respected Qin Huaiyuan even more.
Seeing Pang Xiao being so respectful, Empress Dowager Yao didn't like it. She coughed and said: "Aiya, we're all family, why be like this? Emperor, quickly sit down. Now that you're the emperor, you should act like an emperor … … "
Before she could finish, she was interrupted by Madam Ma's cough, "Even if Dai Fu becomes the emperor, is he not your son?"
"What is mother saying?" Empress Dowager Yao lost some face and touched the golden hairpin behind her head.
"Since he's the emperor, he's your son. Is Dai Fu not the son-in-law of your in-law after becoming the emperor? Don't use your crooked thoughts to mess around, you won't lose face. "
Empress Dowager Yao's face turned green and white. She didn't think that even though she was the empress dowager, Madam Ma would still act like this. She didn't leave her any face in front of others.
Pang Xiao pretended not to notice the Yao Clan's expression. He said with a smile: "Father-in-law, mother-in-law, when the situation wasn't good before, I always caused you to suffer. Now that I can finally break free from those shackles, I don't have to live in fear anymore. I can show filial piety to my elders in the future. There are already people rebuilding the residence outside the palace. For the next few days, you can temporarily stay in the palace. When the outside of the residence is finished, you can rebuild the Family Qin. "
The Sun Clan nodded with a smile and didn't say anything. There was a bit of sadness in their eyes.
Qin Huaiyuan looked at Qin Yining on the side and said with a smile: "I understand the emperor's good intentions. It's just that at today's family banquet, I also have to say goodbye to the emperor. "
"Father!" Qin Yining turned pale with fright, "Why do you have to say goodbye? Now that the world has settled down, we don't have to worry about being framed. In the future, this daughter can show filial piety to my parents. Isn't it good to have a family reunion? I already had someone tell Mister Liao to prepare to go to Xi Yue to pick up old madam and second uncle … … "
"Sister Yi." Qin Huaiyuan gently smiled and softly interrupted her, "Now that you are the empress and the mother of four children, how can you still be like a child?"
These words weren't reproach, but rather pampering.
Qin Yining's eyes immediately became wet.
Qin Huaiyuan said with a smile: "Just like father said, you are the empress, so you have to be the mother of the world. You have to help your husband and children, govern the six palaces, and be the role model for all the women in the world. Standing in this position, you have to bear stricter constraints than before. If you take half a step wrong, do you know how many eyes will be watching you? "
"Daughter … … knows." Qin Yining lowered her head.
Everyone at the table also quietly looked at Qin Huaiyuan.
Qin Huaiyuan smiled, his eyes full of love and determination: "Since you and the emperor met, how many dangers have you experienced? You were able to survive and still have the same feelings. This is your good fortune and Heaven's favor. "
Thinking of the ups and downs Qin Yining and Pang Xiao had gone through, everyone was moved. The Sun Clan felt distressed for their daughter and lowered their heads to wipe the corners of their eyes. Madam Ma also felt distressed and tightly knitted her brows. Even the Yao Clan couldn't bear it.
"You and your husband have a good relationship, which is a blessing. Now that the emperor is stepping on the throne and everything is new, the court affairs have just been placed on your shoulders, and the sharpness of the battlefield has not yet faded. The officials and subordinates are still afraid of you, so no one dares to say much about what you are doing now.
"But as time passes, the peaceful days will erase people's memories. When they gradually forget your spirit and sharpness, as long as the emperor's every move is slightly inappropriate, it will lead to the censor's condemnation. "
"Father-in-law, I can take care of all these!" Pang Xiao firmly promised.
Qin Huaiyuan smiled and nodded, "I believe the emperor can take care of it. I also believe that the emperor now likes Sister Yi, owes her, has feelings for her, and also has familial affection. But if it is like this one year, what about ten years later? Twenty years later, thirty years later? "
Pang Xiao's expression immediately changed, and her phoenix eyes were full of anxiety.
Qin Huaiyuan calmly smiled and waved his hand, indicating Pang Xiao to calm down.
"No one can predict what will happen in the court in the future. The emperor is the son of heaven, and he can hide from the selection of concubines for a year, but what about the years after? Moreover, you and I both know that the most stable way to win over the people and court officials is through marriage. In the future, there will definitely be many things that will force the emperor to have no choice but to expand the harem. Moreover, as the emperor, it is normal for him to have three palaces and six courtyards in order to spread his bloodline. If the emperor doesn't do this, there will be officials who will constantly admonish him.
"Sister Yi is my daughter, and I know her temperament the best. She has been lonely since she was a child, and she was born in a chaotic world. Very few people have shown her sincerity, so she especially cherishes the feelings she can get, whether it is familial affection, friendship, or love.
"She has known the emperor for a long time, so she naturally trusts him with her sincerity. She is a smart person, but she has put herself in danger time and time again for the emperor. Is this love true? This kind of love can't be ignored. "
"Father-in-law!"
"Your Majesty." Qin Huaiyuan stood up and said with a smile, "As a man, as a person who understands the art of politics, I can believe in the emperor's promise, but I am also worried. It wasn't easy to devote one's heart and soul to one person for the rest of their lives. Even if you can do it, the conditions of the outside world will always force you.
"Of course, with Sister Yi's intelligence, she is smart enough to be the female prime minister, so I believe she can survive the struggle in the harem. However, just because she can win, it doesn't mean she won't be sad. "
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