"Those who are not of my race will be punished. If they are found, they will be killed if they are found."
"There is also King Zhao, the majestic prince, who was bewitched by a foreign woman and brought such disaster to the capital. It is simply the most ridiculous thing in the world."
The emperor was so angry that he smashed the tea cup on the table.
The maids and eunuchs outside the royal study were so worried that they all knelt on the ground in fear.
"Brother, please calm down. It is reasonable for King Zhao to be bewitched by Yan Tinglian's charm."
"It makes sense?"
The emperor sneered.
"If I remember correctly, when we were fighting against Sangnan Kingdom, Sangnan Kingdom pretended to surrender, and when negotiating with you, the princess of Sangnan Kingdom used a charm on you. Weren't you not bewitched by her, but cracked it? Or even
Behead the princess on the spot to show off the prestige of our country, Chang Ning."
"The same thing happened. King Zhao was actually deceived by the five myths and three ways, causing such a disaster. How can it be reasonable?"
Xiao Mingxuan raised his eyebrows slightly.
"Back then, my brother was not seduced by the charm and killed Princess Sangnan because I only wanted to regain the country for my brother and was not obsessed with women."
"But King Zhao was different. Yan Tinglian used a bitter trick to save him. Whether it was out of gratitude or because of the woman's beauty, King Zhao fell in love with her. Once a man is tempted by a woman, he will become even more obsessed with her.
I can't resist the charm of charm."
"What's more, Yan Tinglian also poisoned him."
The emperor listened to Xiao Mingxuan's analysis. The more he listened, the more dissatisfied he became with King Zhao.
"I think Yan Tinglian is not only helpful, but also cautious. If she doesn't show up, I won't be able to sleep peacefully."
"Lao Jiu, this matter must be settled as soon as possible. The Queen Mother has already returned to Beijing from Wanfo Mountain."
Xiao Mingxuan curled his lips in an almost invisible manner.
"Brother Imperial, I have a way to lure out Yan Tinglian."
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Luo Jiuli, who returned to Duke Yiguo's Mansion, was just lying on the bed when he heard footsteps coming from outside the courtyard.
"Miss, get up quickly, madam is here."
Chun Rong ran into the house.
Outside the courtyard, Mrs. Yiguo also walked in.
"Mother."
Luo Jiuli stood up and took his mother's hand.
"How's it going? Did you encounter any trouble entering the palace today?"
"No."
Luo Jiuli smiled and shook his head.
Her mother always dressed gracefully and dignified every day.
Especially since she came back, the smiles on her face have become more and more numerous.
Luo Jiuli did not hide anything, and told his mother exactly what Mrs. Fengde said in the palace, adding at the end:
"Mrs. Fengde was afraid that some unsighted palace servants would bump into me, so she asked Aunt Rongqiu to escort me out of the palace in person."
The Duke's wife didn't show too much joy when she heard what she said.
"Mrs. Fengde is gentle, does not rely on favors but is arrogant, and does not interfere with anything in the harem. This is the basis for her to gain a foothold in the palace."
"It's just that she is right. You have angered the doctors at the Imperial Hospital this time. I am afraid that you will really become the target of public criticism."
"Jiu'er! Things in the harem are complicated and chaotic. There are intrigues, cliques, and intrigues between the concubines, the courtiers, and the imperial hospital. It would be better for you to go to the palace less often in the future."
Luo Jiuli nodded, where there are people, there are rivers and lakes.
What's more, although the emperor has reached the age of 40, the position of the prince has been vacant. On the surface, the palace seems peaceful, but behind the scenes, there may be something turbulent.
The Duke's wife looked at her eyes that were gradually dimming, and felt a little distressed in her heart. Her daughter was only seventeen years old, but she had experienced so many things. If she was really involved in the struggle for imperial power, she would fight to the death.
Wanting to protect her daughter, she gently touched her face.
"Don't have any burdens. If the sky falls, your father and mother will still bear it for you."
"Mother."
Luo Jiuli was so moved that he immediately threw himself into his mother's arms and held her tightly.
The Duke's wife patted her on the back.
"When you got married, it was because your mother and father didn't think carefully, which made you suffer so much. With the lessons learned from the last time, your mother and father know what to do."
Luo Jiuli shook his head. As for the original owner, she knew that it was the original owner who was to blame. With such a weak temper, he dared to step into a whirlpool like the royal family and was imprisoned in Prince Zhao's Mansion. He didn't even dare to let his mother's family know.
Alas! I guarded that so-called love, looked forward to it every day, and finally looked forward to the death of myself and my child.
Poor! Sad! Lamentable!
"Mom, stop talking. Let the past be in the past."
She knew that under the imperial power, as a minister, there was too much helplessness and sadness.
Luo Jiuli left his mother's arms and asked with a smile:
"I see my mother dressed so gracefully and dignified, are you going out?"
When the Duke's wife saw her asking, she nodded.
"I want to buy your little niece two pairs of gold and silver necklaces, bracelets, and longevity locks. You might as well go with your mother."
"Okay, what did I say? I'm going to visit my sister and my niece another day."
As the mother and daughter spoke, they stood up at the same time. Luo Jiuli supported his mother, followed by Chun Rong and Nanny Xu, and left the house.
The group of people got on the prepared carriage and headed towards the best Jade Pavilion in the city.
In the carriage, Luo Jiuli opened the curtain and looked at the excitement and bustling crowds in the market.
"Jiu'er."
The Duke's wife pulled Luo Jiuli's clothes.
"Mother."
Luo Jiuli turned around.
"Don't you like to eat pastries from Yunzhi Pavilion the most? I heard that they have another pastry that looks like a lotus."
"There's more! I'll go to the Jade Pavilion later and see if there are any newly made jewelry. I'll buy you a set to change the colors and add joy."
Luo Jiuli felt warm in his heart, hugged the Duke's wife's arm and said.
"Mother, my daughter wants to discuss something with you?"
"What's the matter? We still need to discuss it with my mother."
"I want to open a restaurant."
Luo Jiuli has lived in the Duke's Mansion for such a long time, and he has been able to understand the inside and outside of the Duke's Mansion.
In this era, those who were granted the title of Duke were generally those who had made significant contributions to the country or were relatives of the emperor.
And it just so happens that their Yiguo Duke's Mansion belongs to the first one. The ancestors of the Luo family were brave and good at fighting on the battlefield, and made many military exploits. They even risked their lives to save the late emperor in a battle.
The late emperor thought of his meritorious service and loyalty, so he decreed that he should be granted the title of Duke of Yi, and he would not be replaced hereditary.
Although it was the Duke's mansion, her father was really an upright man. He was powerful on the battlefield and had an upright temperament. His subordinates were all those poor generals. Apart from the little salary and the emperor's reward, he had no money at all.
Additional gold and silver are credited.
In addition, the expenses in the Duke's palace are high, and people who have big feelings and small things are busy going around. Although the life is not as good as before, it is more than below.