Everyone could not help but shudder at the thought of Zhou Meng's inexplicable death.
Those who wanted to defend the First Consort couldn't help but shut their mouths.
After this incident, they were certain that Zhou Meng's death was a punishment from the gods. If they spoke nonsense and angered the gods, they would probably end up like Zhou Meng. That would be a death without any warning. It was a hair-raising experience.
The First Consort's expression turned even uglier.
She did not expect that the opportunity she had been looking forward to for so many years would turn out like this.
She was the woman who had followed Zhou Meng for the longest time. Her son was also the most qualified person to inherit the throne! If anyone wanted to stop her from living the rest of her life in luxury, she would fight them to the death!
"You foolish people! You're all extremely foolish! This demoness is bewitching you and deliberately misleading you. How could you all believe her? Don't let her devour all of you. I'll … "
The First Consort's vicious words were gagged by the Second Consort's order.
The Second Consort gritted her teeth and said, "If you want to die, go ahead. Don't implicate all of us!"
Some of the officials beside her had already been angered by the First Consort's vulgar words. When they saw the Second Consort order people to tie up the First Consort's arms and cover her mouth, their respect for the Second Consort increased.
However, in the current situation, the goddess had already been angered. The commoners did not have the guts to rob the goddess of her food. If they did not comply with the will of the people, they were afraid that the commoners of Xiyue would eat them alive!
The officials unanimously reached a consensus that they must satisfy the wishes of the commoners. Otherwise, with so many people, even if each of them spat, they would drown to death!
Everyone turned to look at the Second Consort.
Even Zhou Meng's sons were scared out of their wits. They looked at the Second Princess Consort, waiting for her to make a decision.
The Second Consort held her two sons and gradually clenched her fists.
In the past, if she was valued by so many people, the Second Consort would definitely be happy.
However, the situation now was different. She only felt that these people's gazes were like steel needles that pierced her body and made her hair stand on end.
However, the Second Princess Consort was different from the First Princess Consort and the Third Princess Consort.
She was meticulous in her thinking and came from a scholarly family. She was more shrewd than the other two and was the best at judging the situation.
Zhou Meng was already dead. Regardless of whether it was a punishment from God or not, the people believed it, and so did the other side.
Therefore, no matter how hard she tried, it was impossible for her to change the people's minds. If they wanted to live, if they wanted to integrate into the society in the future, they could only follow the will of the people!
The Second Princess Consort whispered her thoughts to the courtiers and the rest of the young masters and young ladies. Everyone felt that her analysis was reasonable and agreed unanimously.
As for the First Consort, she had been tied up and gagged. The First Consort's son and daughter had also been tied up for fear that they would cause any more trouble.
Everyone left the palace walls and opened the palace gates.
The wooden gates creaked and the people in the square fell silent for a moment.
Everyone turned to look at the palace gates and saw the Second Princess Consort leading the courtiers and Zhou Meng's children out in a single file. When they were ten steps away from Qin Yining, they knelt down and paid their respects.
The Second Princess Consort pressed her forehead to the ground and said, "Goddess above, please accept our respect! What the goddess said just now, we all believe in it. Moreover, the Duke has indeed returned to heaven. He is not sick, and there are no scars on his body. He was not killed by him, nor did he commit suicide. It was the deities who took him away. The Goddess was sent by the God to provide welfare to the people of Xiyue. The First Princess Consort shouldn't have slandered the Goddess. We have already tied up those who are not convinced and will listen to the Goddess' orders in the future! We ask the Goddess to give food to the people of Xiyue on account of God's arrangement. "
Although the Second Princess Consort's voice was not loud, the people around heard it very clearly. They were moved by the Second Princess Consort's actions and were very grateful to the people who opened the palace gates to plead.
The people once again kowtowed to Qin Yining and said, "Please have mercy on us, Goddess!"
Qin Yining expected this and said with a compassionate look in his eyes, "Forget it. Since the people of Xiyue are so sincere, how can I not follow the will of God?"
As he spoke, he introduced Pang Xiao to the crowd, "This is the real King of Xiyue. The meaning of the Holy Book is that he hopes that I can marry the real King of Xiyue. Today, under everyone's witness, we will hold a simple wedding. After the wedding, according to the instructions of the Holy Book, we can distribute the food to everyone. "
The people listened quietly to Qin Yining's words and finally cheered happily.
There were even some children who were more lively and lively who clapped their hands happily as if it was the New Year.
The Second Princess Consort kowtowed and said, "The Goddess is right. The Goddess is following the guidance of God, so the decision you made is naturally right. It's just that we didn't know that Zhou Meng was pretending to be the County King in the past. It seems that the first generation of County Kings had been pretending. We didn't know the inside story and listened to Zhou Meng's bewitchment. Please have mercy on us, Goddess. "
By saying this, not only did she remove herself completely, but even the officials and all the people of Xi Yue were also removed completely.
Such a statement was in the interest of the people and won a lot of favor for the Second Princess Consort.
The commoners all agreed, saying that they had indeed been deceived, which was why they were like this.
Things were developing in the direction that Pang Xiao had planned. Qin Yining naturally wouldn't let there be any changes. He said, "Those who don't know are not guilty. God's will is to bring the seeds to the people of Xiyue. Of course, that includes all of you."
The Second Princess Consort was overjoyed and kowtowed again and again.
It would be impossible for her to be a princess in the future. However, if she could get the seeds and live a self-sufficient life with her family, there was nothing bad about it.
Obviously, there were many people who had the same idea as the Second Princess Consort.
Everyone expressed their gratitude to the Goddess.
Qin Yining and Pang Xiao's wedding this time was simple and grand. They got married amidst the cheers of all the people of Xiyue. Then, they ordered people to distribute the food and seeds. Everything was carried out according to Pang Xiao's plan in an orderly manner.
By the time everything was over and all the people of Xiyue had the seeds in their hands and were registered, it was already three days later.
Now, the people of the Minuo tribe didn't have to stay in the camp.
They could walk around freely. When they met the people of Xiyue on the street, they would be warmly greeted. Even the army that had been ordered to surround them now had a particularly friendly attitude, and some even took the initiative to apologize.
Zhou Meng had already been buried after a simple ceremony.
As for the First Princess Consort and the others who were still unconvinced, Pang Xiao handed them over to the other officials of Xiyue. He let them decide how to deal with it. Anyway, his identity was awkward. No matter what he did, he could be criticized. It was better to leave everything to the people of Xiyue.
In the afternoon, everyone gathered in the largest tent in the middle of the Minuo tribe's camp.
Lu Heng said, "Wang Ye, this matter is over. What do you plan to do next?"
Uncle Arhan and the others also looked over.
Pang Xiao smiled freely and said, "Actually, this time I came out, it can be considered as committing a crime. Your Majesty has not allowed me to leave the capital. I don't need to say the details. Everyone knows the reason. However, I was worried that something would happen to Sister Yi, so I secretly came out with my subordinates. This matter angered Your Majesty. When I came out of seclusion, Your Majesty has already announced to the world that I am a traitor.
I am guilty of treason. "
Pang Xiao's words made everyone frown.
Qin Yining's brows were furrowed so tightly that they could kill a fly.
"How could this be? This is such a big matter. Why did you only say it now? "
Lu Heng clicked his tongue and said, "Your Majesty is really … How much effort did Wang Ye put in for Da Zhou? It can be said that if there was no Wang Ye, there would be no Da Zhou now. I don't know if the cities of Northern Ji could be taken down! Besides, Wang Ye's wife just killed the former Khan of Tatan. How can Wang Ye be a traitor?
Country? Where can Wang Ye go? Do you want people to laugh their heads off? "
As soon as these words came out, everyone was filled with righteous indignation.
Qin Yining was also very angry.
However, after the anger, he understood and felt helpless.
This was a problem that was hard to avoid in any dynasty or country in history when it came to consolidating the nobility.
She really didn't want this kind of history to repeat itself with Pang Xiao. However, who could avoid the heavy wheels of history?
Seeing Qin Yining frowning and remaining silent, Pang Xiao patted her shoulder comfortingly and said with a smile, "It's okay. It's not the first time I've been scolded. In the past, didn't you all use my name to stop children from crying at night? I'm still alive and well, and I didn't lose a piece of flesh. A real man's ambition is to travel the world. I don't care about these empty titles. "
"Is being fierce enough to stop children from crying at night something honorable?" Qin Yining rolled his eyes at Pang Xiao speechlessly. The anger and suppression in his heart subsided a lot.
Lu Heng had been carefully observing from the side. He saw that Pang Xiao didn't care about this matter at all, and didn't blame Qin Yining for his infamy. Instead, he was extremely indifferent to these empty titles.
Lu Heng admired him for being so open-minded and emotional. Although they could be considered rivals in love, Lu Heng couldn't hate Pang Xiao at all.
"Since it's like this, I'm afraid it'll be very dangerous if you go back," Lu Heng frowned and said, "Your Majesty is suspicious and is especially vigilant against you. Now you're wearing the title of traitor.
If you go back like this, I'm afraid you'll be arrested and held accountable by the imperial court next. Not to mention you, even your family won't be well off. "
How could Pang Xiao not understand this?
However, Pang Xiao had to go back because his and Qin Yining's family were still in the capital. Li Qitian didn't dare to act rashly now, but it didn't mean that he wouldn't be angry because of this in the future and vent his anger on Pang Xiao and Qin Yining's family.
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