Noble First Daughter-in-law

Chapter 1225: One month left...

Everyone said in unison: "We all follow the orders of His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin."

Yuwen Ye nodded and continued, "Since you are all my confidants, you should also understand that what I want is not just this small piece of land of the Qin Palace."

"...!"

After hearing this, the entire Qin Palace fell silent again.

However, everyone's heartbeats were constantly vibrating and beating at this moment, like thunder exploding in everyone's chest.

The current Yuwen Ye is almost the same as Yuwen Yuan in the Daye Dynasty. His achievements surpass those of the emperor, and he is supported by the people. The emperor's suspicion is also following him like a shadow. He doesn't need to say many things, and those around him know what he wants. That's why the Pei family and the Shen family were demoted at the same time. Pei Xingyuan once said at the time of parting that instead of waiting for Yuwen Ye to send people to Lingnan to make arrangements for them, it is better to wait for Yuwen Yuan's daye.

In fact, this is exactly the case.

Yuwen Yuan seized power and founded the Great Sheng Dynasty. All the criminals of the previous dynasty were released and became the loyal ministers of the new dynasty. The situation now is almost the same as before. Yuwen Ye doesn't need to say much, but the facts are before him. Most of the territory of the Great Sheng Dynasty was conquered by him, and he has countless meritorious officials under his command. Even if he doesn't want to go further at this moment, the people around him can't agree.

After all, judging from the attitudes of the Crown Prince and the King of Qi, once the Crown Prince ascends the throne, how will the people here survive?

In a dull silence, everyone said in unison: "We swear to be loyal to His Royal Highness the King of Qin until death!"

Yu Wenye nodded gently.

At this time, Shentu Tai stood up. He was a burly man, and when he stood up, he was like a small mountain rising from the hall, giving people an extremely oppressive feeling. He cupped his hands and said, "But Your Highness, the Emperor wants to transfer me and Lord Pei to Luoyang. This trip--"

Pei Xingyuan said slowly: "It's hard to return."

Shen Wuzheng, who was standing beside him, nudged him lightly with his elbow and said, "Be serious."

Pei Xingyuan said, "What's wrong with me? It's just that in another month, we will no longer be in the Qin Palace. Even if we are the Qin King's men, we can't do the Qin King's work. What can we do?"

As he spoke, he glanced at Yuwen Ye.

The atmosphere in the lobby suddenly became stagnant.

In fact, today's banquet was ostensibly for the ministers to come and congratulate the King of Qin on his new house, but they all understood - even the other guests understood - that it was a meeting between the King of Qin and his confidants, so they all stayed without prior agreement. But no one expected that the Emperor's first blow would come so quickly, and it would be cut off on this happiest day.

Shentu Tai's brows twisted into a knot, and his eyes moved from Yuwen Ye's face to Shang Ruyi's face, and then glanced at everyone: "Everyone, is there any way to deal with this matter?"

Everyone became more silent.

Shen Tutai looked directly at Shen Wuzheng: "Lord Shen can't do it either?"

Pei Xingyuan raised his eyelids and glanced at Shen Wuzheng, but he was silent for a while, then he actually shook his head slightly. His eyes widened immediately: "No way, even you can't do anything about it?"

Shen Wuzheng said: "The imperial decree has been issued, what else can a minister do?"

After saying that, he looked at Yuwen Ye again.

Not sure if it was her illusion, Shang Ruyi looked at the look in his eyes when he looked at Yuwen Ye, as if he had something to say. Although he didn't say it out loud, the two of them had their eyes flickering, as if they understood something silently.

Yuwen Ye was silent for a moment, then said, "There is only one way, which is to ask Father to revoke his order."

Shen Wuzheng silently looked away.

When he realized that even Shen Wuzheng was powerless, Pei Xingyuan finally showed a panicked expression and murmured: "But, the imperial edict has come down, how can His Majesty the Emperor take back his order?"

Everyone fell silent for a moment.

In this somewhat dull atmosphere, someone whispered, "It's not like His Majesty the Emperor didn't take back his order."

Everyone looked at the person who was speaking. It was Shi Yuxin who was sitting at the back. Shen Tutai asked hurriedly, "What did you say?"

Shi Yuxin looked at them and said, "I heard from His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi just now that he advised His Majesty the Emperor to dispatch General Shentu and Lord Pei to stay in the Eastern Capital. It was already decided that they should leave immediately, but His Majesty the Emperor's decree ordered them to leave within a month."

"..."

"Although this is not a complete reversal of the decision, it is at least a turnaround."

Hearing this, Shang Ruyi also reacted.

Yes, Yuwen Cheng spoke with full confidence just now, and it was obvious that his advice was accepted, and he had already discussed the matter with Yuwen Yuan. However, the imperial edict gave a month, and Liu Yu revealed in his words that it was Tao Wanyin who accompanied Yuwen Yuan these two days. If I am not mistaken, it was Concubine Tao who persuaded Yuwen Yuan to change his original decision.

When Shang Ruyi heard Liu Yu's words just now, she was surprised and happy. Tao Wanyin finally got rid of her previous pain. Now it seems that she has not only stood up from her sadness, but also regained the emperor's favor and even helped them immediately. At this moment, she also understood why Yuwen Ye, who had never cared about the emperor's harem affairs, had specially reminded her to visit Tao Wanyin.

Yuwen Ye nodded: "That makes sense."

As he spoke, he turned to look at Shang Ruyi and whispered, "It seems that you have to go to the palace."

Shang Ruyi understood: "I will go to see Concubine Tao."

At this time, Shen Wuzheng whispered again: "It is not enough to have the people in the harem help speak. His Majesty the Emperor will not change his decision because of a few words of persuasion from Concubine Tao. Otherwise, there would be no imperial edict today." As he said that, he looked at Yuwen Ye, his eyes were as calm as water, but there seemed to be an undercurrent surging.

Yuwen Ye said nothing, only murmured silently: There is still one month...

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Two days later, it was a particularly sunny morning.

Yuwen Yuan got up early to attend court. Tao Wanyin helped him to dress and wash, and then walked him to the palace gate. Only when she watched his back disappear in front of her did she breathe a sigh of relief. As soon as she stood up, she felt dizzy, and Qiao Shu behind her immediately supported her.

"Jieyu!"

Tao Wanyin swayed twice, barely able to steady himself, and said with a faint smile: "I am useless."

Qiao Shu hurriedly said, "Jieyu has been so busy taking care of the emperor these past two days that she forgot that she had just recovered from a serious illness. Now that you are fine, go back and rest."

Tao Wanyin nodded, and was supported by her and walked back to Shicui Palace. Although she wanted to rest, she found it difficult to fall asleep again. She just leaned on the couch and opened the window a little, looking at the bright spring light outside. From time to time, the melodious sound of birds could be heard.

Just as she was resting quietly, the sound of footsteps was heard.

She half opened her eyes: "Someone is coming."

Qiao Shu hurriedly responded and went out, and soon came back in a hurry: "Jieyu, the Princess of Qin is here."

Tao Wanyin woke up immediately, stood up, tidied her appearance and went out to greet them. Sure enough, she saw Shang Ruyi walking towards them with her personal maid Tu She'er. After the two sides met, she welcomed them into the hall and asked Qiao Shu to pour tea.

The two sat down opposite each other. Tao Wanyin felt that the other party was still looking at her carefully. Her ears turned slightly red and she smiled, "I look haggard. I am sorry to make Princess Qin laugh at me."

Shang Ruyi smiled and shook her head: "Jieyu, this is very good."

"Oh?"

"Young branches struck by frost are scarred, but without frost, they would never be full of vitality."

Tao Wanyin glanced at her and said with a smile: "The princess is indeed from a famous family. She told us everything as soon as she opened her mouth."

Shang Ruyi said: "I am very happy to see that Jieyu can recover--"

As they were talking, Qiao Shu served them hot tea. Shang Ruyi turned around and winked at Tushe'er, who immediately put the food box on the table. Shang Ruyi smiled and said, "This is what Madam Chu asked me to pass on to Concubine Jieyu. It's a snack she made herself. Please don't dislike it, Concubine Jieyu."

Tao Wanyin said hurriedly, "When the princess came last time, she brought those snacks, which was very good. I didn't expect to trouble Madam Chu to worry about me again. Please convey my gratitude to her."

Shang Ruyi smiled and said, "Mrs. Chu said before I left that she was saying thank you, so Concubine Jieyu doesn't need to thank her."

Tao Wanyin raised her eyes and looked at her: "Thank me?"

Shang Ruyi was still looking at her with a smile, and when their eyes met, Tao Wanyin immediately understood something, and sighed softly, saying, "Thank you for that matter, it's too much. I didn't really help much, but I felt that it was too hasty for a general and a minister to set off immediately, and we should give them some time to prepare, so I gave them some advice."

Shang Ruyi said: "This is already very good."

"..."

"If it weren't for this month, we wouldn't even have the chance to advise our father."

Tao Wanyin asked, "General Shentu and Lord Pei are still unwilling to go to Luoyang?"

Shang Ruyi took a sip of tea and said, "General Shentu is a giant in the army. Once he leaves, the morale of the army will inevitably be unsettled, and I am afraid that other disasters will occur. As for Lord Pei, you have seen what he did before. It is not a wise move to transfer him away from Chang'an, and it will also hurt the feelings of the old ministers such as the Minister of Internal Affairs."

"..."

"Besides, once they leave, the King of Qin will have few helpers."

"..."

Tao Wanyin did not respond immediately, but looked at Shang Ruyi deeply.

Although she lived in the deep palace, she was not to the point of being oblivious to what was happening outside. In addition, she had a cousin, Tao He, who was the Left Vice Minister in the Ministry of Revenue. Even if she wanted to, she could not stay out of it completely. Moreover, from all the previous events, she knew very well that she had already stepped into the Qin King's camp.

This time, the King of Qin returned from Luoyang with great fanfare and received numerous rewards. His reputation among the people not only surpassed that of the crown prince, but was even on the verge of surpassing that of the emperor.

At this time, the emperor wanted to transfer two of his generals, and the Princess of Qin said that she had no help...

Tao Wanyin pondered for a moment and said, "But that's all I can persuade him to do. The emperor only agreed reluctantly because he saw that I was still ill."

Shang Ruyi said hurriedly: "I understand. I am not coming here to trouble Concubine Jieyu again."

As she said this, she smiled and said, "I came here to congratulate Jieyu."

Happy Lantern Festival, everyone!