Xie Yao frowned subconsciously when she learned that Eunuch Liu had come to announce the decree.
The previous imperial edict of Emperor Zhaochu demoted his father and brother to common people.
Only a few days later, another imperial edict was issued. People who didn't know it thought that how could the General's Palace be so glorious and ask the emperor to issue imperial edicts one after another.
"Princess, it's better to prepare. Eunuch Liu will be arriving soon, and Eunuch Liu has brought many people with him," Mo Li advised.
"Many people?" Xie Yao was slightly confused.
"It should be a standard ceremony for announcing a decree." Li Li replied.
Xie Yao frowned.
The role of the edict-proclaiming ceremony is not only to reflect the majesty and power of the royal family, but more importantly, once there is a ceremony, the content of the edict will not only be known to a few people who heard the edict, but will be made public for everyone to see.
What on earth does Emperor Zhaochu want to do?
"I'm going to wake up my grandfather right now." After she said that, she turned and went into the house.
Because the symptoms of diarrhea have been relieved a lot and the numbness in his hands and feet has disappeared, my grandfather slept very soundly last night.
I originally wanted my grandfather to sleep a little longer and recover, but now I had to wake him up.
Entering the room, she saw that her grandfather had woken up and sat up. She quickly stepped forward to help him, "Grandpa, why are you awake?"
General Xie smiled heartily, "Mo Li said, is there an imperial edict?"
"Yes." Xie Yao responded.
"What is supposed to come has arrived. Help me out to receive the order." Old General Xie's tone was a little sad.
"Grandfather knows the content of the imperial edict?" Xie Yao frowned slightly.
General Xie smiled bitterly, "Let's go."
"Okay." Seeing that her grandfather was unwilling to say anything, Xie Yao stopped asking and helped her grandfather out of the room.
As soon as the grandfather and grandson stood in the courtyard, Eunuch Liu walked in from the outside, holding a bright yellow imperial edict in his hand.
Xie Yao noticed that there were many people following Eunuch Liu, all holding things that symbolized the majesty of the royal family. This should be the so-called guard of honor.
"Thank you, General Xie. Our family has come to announce the decree at the request of the Emperor. Please kneel down, General Xie, to receive the decree!" As soon as Eunuch Liu came in, he immediately announced the decree without saying a word.
"I accept the order." Old General Xie slowly knelt down with Xie Yao's support.
Xie Yao also knelt down.
"By God's blessing, the emperor issued an edict: General Xie Zhen has made great contributions to the country throughout his life and has made outstanding achievements. Now that he is old, it is not appropriate to continue to work for the country. He will step down from the post of general and be conferred as Pingdonghou. He will take care of himself in his old age. The General's Mansion
The name is changed to Pingdong Marquis Mansion. I appreciate this." Eunuch Liu read out loudly, and after finishing, he looked at General Xie.
"Master Hou, please accept the order."
As soon as the voice fell, the title had already been changed.
After hearing the imperial edict, Xie Yao's eyes deepened.
Grandfather was made a marquis?
On the surface it seemed like a good thing, but the imperial edict clearly stated that he was granted the title of Marquis after his grandfather was relieved of his official position as a general.
Removing the post of general means having no military power. Marquis Pingdong is just a title, not an official position. Without a post, there is no power.
In other words, Emperor Zhaochu took back his grandfather's military power, did not arrange any positions, and euphemistically called it to support his life.
If my father and brother were both here, such an edict would not be a bad thing.
But now, even the General's Mansion will no longer exist.
"I accept the order." Old General Xie spoke in a deep voice, his face was firm and showed no emotion.
After Eunuch Liu handed over the imperial edict, he waved behind him.
Two young father-in-laws came forward carrying a plaque.
"This is a plaque awarded by the emperor. The Marquis should hang it up as soon as possible. We have to return to the palace to resume our duties, so we won't stay here and say goodbye." After Eunuch Liu said this, he turned around and left directly.
General Xie looked at the plaque and did not look away for a long time.
"Grandpa, please go in and take a rest first." Xie Yao said slowly.
My grandfather had diarrhea for several days in a row, and his body was weak. He would kneel down to receive orders. If he had been standing all the time, he might not have been able to hold on long ago.
General Xie nodded, turned around and took a step back when he looked back at the plaque.
"If grandpa doesn't want to change the plaque, granddaughter will find a way." Xie Yao knew that grandpa didn't want to be Ping Donghou.
Old General Xie smiled, and then sighed, "It's just a name, Mo Li, go and order someone to change it, and bring the replaced plaque to my room."
"Yes." Mo Li immediately accepted the order.
Xie Yao was stunned for a moment and looked at her grandfather in disbelief.
Then he lowered his head and remained silent, supporting his grandfather as he walked toward the room.
However, within just a few steps, she could clearly feel how heavy her grandfather's footsteps were, as if there was a Mount Tai pressing on his back.
She understood in her heart that although the General's Mansion became the Pingdong Marquis Mansion with just a different name, what this name actually meant and how much weight it had could not be expressed in words.
If there is anyone in the world who least wishes to change this name, it must be my grandfather!
Therefore, my grandfather's words, 'I accept the decree', and my grandfather ordered Mo Li to change the plaque, which put too much pressure on his shoulders.
"Grandpa." She held her grandfather's arm tightly and called softly.
Old General Xie stood still, looked sideways, with endless vicissitudes in his old eyes, and patted the back of Xie Yao's hand, "Don't worry, your grandfather, I am not that fragile. I am just removing my official position and taking away my military power.
There is not much military power left in my hands, and the military power in the hands of your father and brother will be handed over sooner or later."
"It doesn't make any difference whether it's earlier or later. But you should go back to Prince Han's Mansion as soon as possible. My diarrhea is almost gone."
Xie Yao's eyes turned red and she straightened her face, "Grandpa, you said you would never chase me away again!"
"Okay, okay! I won't chase you!" General Xie turned his head back after saying this, hiding the tears that were about to well up in his eyes, "Go in, it's cold outside."
"Okay, I'll help you." Xie Yao said.
She held her grandfather's arm firmly and walked forward slowly, her eyes firm.
She knew that this imperial edict would soon spread throughout the capital and reach the ears of all those who coveted the General's Mansion.
A bloody storm against the General's Mansion was kicked off by this imperial edict, and all those people, both overt and covert, will appear on the scene!
She will always stay with her grandfather and face everything!
She will not fall, my grandfather will not fall, and the General's Mansion will not fall either!
Mo Li moved very quickly. After replacing the plaque, he carefully sent back the plaque for 'General's Mansion'.
General Xie asked Mo Li to place the plaque in the middle of the room, and then sat quietly opposite the plaque for a while.
Xie Yao was standing aside, silent.
"Yao'er, go get an axe." General Xie suddenly spoke, his voice hoarse for some reason.
"Grandfather?" Xie Yao was puzzled.
"This plaque is useless. Since it was replaced from my hand, I will destroy it myself." Old General Xie said slowly, his eyes firm.