Xiao Jingheng was a little puzzled as he watched her feed Concubine Xia an antidote, but still ordered people to carry her into the carriage according to Chu Yunning's instructions.
"At first, I was fighting against injustice, and I couldn't bear it. I always felt that I had to avenge my revenge before I died." Chu Yunning made no secret of his admiration for Concubine Xia, and at the same time sympathized with her helplessness. She fought again and again for Mrs. Xia and her brother.
Forbearance and seeking perfection.
"Among the many concubines in the harem, the one I admire most is Concubine Xia. The second one is that she is so beautiful."
Who doesn’t like to see beautiful things, so the first impression I had on Chu Yunning was one of pity.
Jamel Xiao looked at her with a smile and continued to ask: "What happens next?"
"Later, I heard that the current Madam Changyang Marquis had snatched away the marriage that originally belonged to Concubine Xia. I also accidentally learned that Changyang Marquis held 50,000 troops and horses. If the emperor can win over Changyang Marquis to be loyal, he would be even more powerful!"
Chu Yunning wanted to make a deal with Concubine Xia, give Concubine Xia a way out, and persuade Prime Minister Xia to resign.
Concubine Xia is a smart person and knows how to maximize her own interests. Chu Yunning has no reason to reject her.
The deaths of Prime Minister Xia, Second Madam, and Miss Xia San and Miss Xia Fourth were verified by Jing Zhaoyin and Zuo Zuo. There were no traces of a fight. They all died of taking poison. Coupled with Concubine Xia's handwritten confession, it was directly
Putting aside Xi Xiao Jingheng’s suspicion.
Xiao Jingheng suddenly realized: "Is this why you went to Changyang Marquis Mansion yesterday?"
"Of course!" Chu Yunning went to find Marquis Changyang, but was worried that he would be rejected. What if Marquis Changyang had already given up on that idea?
Therefore, Chu Yunning asked for one million taels of silver as an excuse, but he did not expect that Marquis Changyang would give it out without hesitation.
In addition, Xia Furong has not been favored in these years, which is enough to prove that Changyang Marquis has affection for Xia Guifei.
In this case, Chu Yunning plans to return everyone to their respective positions and give Concubine Xia her freedom!
"I'll tell you to go down and make the funeral held in Prime Minister Xia's Mansion more grand, and let all the civil and military officials go to express their condolences."
Xiao Jingheng did not ask any further questions and directly told Eunuch Mo: "I will also go to express my condolences later."
"Yes, I'll do it right away."
The white lanterns in the Prime Minister's Mansion were hung up, and Mrs. Xia held the funeral while holding the sick body. It was obvious that her husband had died, but the strange thing was that there was no trace of sadness on her face. Her whole body was numb, and she knelt down in a white linen garment.
On the futon, I coughed from time to time.
"Concubine Xia is so cruel and ruthless that she would poison her own father to death. It's so treasonous!"
"This grudge has been going on for more than ten years. The Second Madam is arrogant and has controlled the Prime Minister's Palace for many years. Usually the Second Madam attends banquets. I think Concubine Xia is courageous. She just doesn't do anything and just takes everyone to hell. Anyway, the former
The emperor is dead, and Concubine Xia's fate is nothing but death."
Former disciples and colleagues of Prime Minister Xia came to the house to express their condolences, and many of them cried bitterly as if they had lost their backbone.
Others snorted: "Prime Minister Xia's death has enabled some people and directly divided Prime Minister Xia's power."
"Shh!"
The man spoke a few more words without fear of death, and no one dared to stop him. At this time, the Marquis of Changyang came with Xia Furong to express his condolences.
Xia Furong saw the four coffins, and she was so angry that she couldn't help shouting: "Why do you put Xia Qingyi's coffin on top? She is rebellious and goes against the family relationship. Such a person deserves to die!"
After saying that Xia Furong asked her servants to dismantle Xia Qingyi's coffin, Mrs.
"Hmph!" Xia Furong sneered. Over the years, Mrs. Xia had been weak and could be bullied. She had long been accustomed to being disrespectful to Mrs. Xia. Now because she had just lost her parents, her anger could not be stopped at all, and she started to attack Mrs. Xia.
He started insulting me: "You are a good daughter who has raised me up. If you do such a vicious thing, why don't you die with me! The third sister and the fourth sister are only teenagers, how can you do this?"
Mrs. Xia was so angry that she coughed repeatedly.
"I will seek justice for my father and mother today!" Xia Furong ordered the guards: "Tear down this coffin for me, she does not deserve to enjoy the incense of the Xia family!
I will crush her to ashes!"
"Enough!"
The Marquis of Changyang grabbed Xia Furong and his face darkened: "Today is the great funeral of the Xia family. Please stop making nonsense."
"Am I kidding?" Xia Furong's mood collapsed a long time ago, and she shouted at the top of her lungs without caring: "It was obviously Xia Qingyi, a bitch, who killed my parents. What's wrong with me avenging my parents? Everyone is dead. You
You actually speak for the bitch!"
Changyang Marquis endured Xia Furong again and again, and said in a low voice: "If you have anything to say after the funeral, it's not too late to say it. You making such a fuss in the mourning hall will only embarrass the Xia family. Concubine Xia's funeral is the palace's order."
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When she mentioned this, Xia Furong's anger subsided a little, and she grabbed the Marquis of Changyang: "Then I want you to promise me that after the funeral, Xia Qingyi is not allowed to be buried in the Xia family's ancestral grave, and her bones are crushed and her ashes are scattered!"
Hearing this unreasonable request, Changyang Hou's face tightened, and the old lady of Changyang Hou who came behind him was unhappy: "Xia Furong, you have to let the Changyang Hou Mansion be involved in right and wrong, don't you?"
The new emperor has just ascended the throne, and any official would not be afraid of being caught by the emperor.
Xia Furong is lucky enough to let her son go against the emperor. Mrs. Changyang Hou will definitely not do it.
"Mother, why don't you even understand me?" Xia Furong was trembling with anger. If her father was still alive, who would dare to talk to her like this?
"You are already married and belong to the Changyang Marquis Mansion. Today is a funeral prepared by the Xia family. You should not interfere." Mrs.
As the head of the Xia family, whoever I want to enter the Xia family's ancestral tomb can enter. If I don't allow it, she is just a concubine, so what qualifications does she have to enter the Xia family's ancestral tomb?"
"You!" Xia Furong's eyes turned red with anger, and she wanted to fight Mrs. Xia desperately.
Madam Xia added: "Old madam, Xia Furong has been married for more than ten years and has no heirs. Normally I shouldn't mention this, but today you also saw the courage of a concubine. For the sake of your direct descendants of the Changyang Marquis Mansion.
, as Xia Furong's aunt, I suggest that you remarry and let Xia Furong step aside and give way."
As soon as she finished speaking, Xia Furong was furious. It was as if she didn't know Mrs. Xia, and she couldn't believe that these words came from Mrs. Xia's mouth.
"I am not in good health. I want a daughter to fulfill my filial piety, so I ask the old lady to fulfill my wish." Mrs. Xia put Xia Furong in an embarrassing state with just a few words.
Mrs. Changyang Hou had already had this idea, but she had been holding it back because she was concerned about Prime Minister Xia's status in the court.
Now that Mrs. Xia is threatening filial piety, the people of Changyang Houfu have no choice but to go down the steps.