Early the next morning, the emperor's decree was quickly issued to all governments.

The right prime minister, Guo Zhirong, had bad moral conduct and was fined by law to have his salary confiscated for three years and ordered to stay at home for one month of self-reflection. He did not have to go to court to participate in political discussions.

The daughter of Wu Yuan of the Taiyuan Hospital was ill-informed and helped the emperor to abuse her. According to the law, she was punished by forfeiture of one year's salary.

The eldest prince and the second prince were punished by being grounded for three months. Concubine He Guifei and Empress Zheng were also reprimanded by someone sent by the emperor, causing a total loss of face in the former harem.

Emperor Yuanfeng also specially brought the well-behaved and obedient third prince with him, and personally taught him how to handle government affairs and the emperor's mentality. He seemed to want to train the third prince to become a prince. He was obviously very disappointed with the other two princes.

As a result, the situation in the imperial court experienced a lot of turmoil and changes, and the battle for the right to inherit the throne became more intense and elusive.

In addition, the emperor also sent officers and soldiers from Beizhen Fusi to forcibly suppress the rumors in the capital, trying to eliminate the rumors as soon as possible that the Dingbei Hou Mansion was being persecuted by the royal family and powerful people.

Song Xi was not surprised by this. The emperor's attitude made it clear that he did not want to investigate further. The slight punishment was just to fool the court officials and the people. His most urgent idea was to put an end to the story of framing Zhongliang.

As for the grievances suffered by the Dingbei Hou Mansion, the emperor would probably just clap his hands and applaud, right? The Song family failed to exterminate their descendants, and the family was ruined. Isn't it the Wu family who sit high in the temple who is most disappointed?

Of course, no matter how fearful the royal family was of the Dingbei Hou Mansion, which held a large number of troops, superficial comfort and condolences were an essential process.

In the main courtyard, Song Xi, who was looking distant and polite, looked at the specially sent condolence messenger from the emperor, feeling extremely ironic in his heart.

"Eunuch Liu is here to visit. What's the important matter?"

The eunuch Liu Sheng took a sip of hot tea and said with a smile: "Your Majesty learned that Mr. Song is about to get married, so he sent our family to send you a gift. By the way, I asked Mr. Song whether he has the intention to become an official in the court. Your Majesty.

We can make arrangements for you as appropriate."

Although Aunt Wu's incident was well known to everyone, Emperor Yuanfeng did not admit that she was ordered by the royal family, and used other excuses to punish Prime Minister Guo and other related personnel. Naturally, there would be no compensation for the reward to appease the Song family.

Or in the name of apology, but in the name of congratulations on the marriage.

"Thanks to the great love of the Holy One, Song is extremely frightened. But I have neither fame nor talent. Forcibly becoming an official will only drag down my colleagues. It is better to stay at home and take care of the general affairs of the government, which can also reduce the burden on my parents and elders.

I have gotten used to spending my free time these past few years, and I have to be busy preparing for the wedding in the coming year. I really don’t have the ambition to serve as an official in the court, so I can only trouble Eunuch Liu to say goodbye to His Majesty on my behalf.”

Song Xi knew in his heart that the appointment was just a compensation and test by the emperor due to the current situation. If he really accepted it happily, the emperor would definitely be dissatisfied with the Hou Mansion, and it would be impossible for his officials to give him a serious job. It would be better to refuse the gift directly.

As an official, the emperor mistakenly thought that he did not seek advancement and was mediocre and talentless, but he could actually bring real peace to the Hou family.

When Liu Sheng heard this, he showed a satisfied look, but pretended to hate the iron on his face.

"Young Master Song, what you said is wrong! Since you want to start a family, you have to find a proper job to support your family. Otherwise, if your wife and children complain and your parents are disappointed, won't there be unrest in the family again?"

Do you want to ridicule the Song family for being schemed by the concubine? Or do you want to inquire about the industry and family background of the Dingbei Hou Mansion?

Song Xi was too lazy to pay attention to this hypocritical eunuch, and immediately said goodbye in a cold voice.

"It's getting late. I have to take care of the chores at home for a while. Eunuch Liu has to work hard today. I'll treat you to a light meal another day."

Liu Sheng mistakenly thought that he had stepped on Song Xi's painful foot, and his narrow eyes couldn't help flashing with disdain. He stood up, straightened his clothes, and then said goodbye proudly and returned to the palace.

As soon as she saw the annoying flies leaving, Yu Yalan walked out of the inner room and worriedly informed Song Xi of the news she had just received.

"The secret guard responsible for monitoring the Guo family has reported that Prime Minister Guo and Wu Yuanzheng have already discussed a way to rescue Wu Xuezhen. They plan to let the mother and son fake death and escape, and then they will be admitted to the Prime Minister's Mansion as Aunt Zhen."

Song Xi sneered twice when he heard this and said: "I didn't expect that he was very affectionate and loyal to Wu Xuezhen? I want to see if this couple can last forever. Guo Zhirong's first wife and old mother are not good friends. Wu Xuezhen lived in the Hou Mansion.

After living a happy life for so long, it’s time for her to have a taste of the fight between wives and concubines! Let’s just wait and see the good show.”

The internal troubles in the Hou Mansion have been completely eliminated, and the next priority is to prepare a private military camp.

Song Xi pulled Yu Yalan's arm and said with reluctance: "In two days, you and brother Xuan will return to Xianping first. After I have taken care of the trivial matters at home, I will think of a way to take my grandmother and mother there."

Reunion with you in Xianping."

Yu Yalan frowned and shook her head, rejecting Song Xi's suggestion without hesitation.

"The situation in the capital is treacherous and changeable. How can I leave you and escape alone? If something unexpected happens again, we can tide over the difficulties with you here."

Song Xi kissed the woman's forehead movingly, and her gentle voice contained a hint of comfort, "The crisis in the Hou Mansion has passed. There will be no other disturbances for the time being. Even if there are occasional small troubles, I am fully prepared."

Go and deal with it. You and brother Xuan go back and sort out the family business first, lest they become angry and make plans for the Yu family's property."

Yu Yalan rubbed the man's chest lovingly, her watery eyes filled with the sadness of not wanting to be separated.

"Will the emperor obstruct your actions? Can the aunt and the old lady really leave the capital smoothly?"

Song Xi gently stroked her long, waterfall-like hair, and spoke with a bit of firmness and gentleness, "It would be best if they could leave openly and openly. Even if not, I can still find a way to secretly send them to Xianping. The capital is already

In this land of tigers and wolves, which is besieged on all sides, everyone is waiting to tear the Hou Mansion apart and get a piece of the pie. The two elders can no longer stay here, and returning them to their ancestral land is the safest choice."

Yu Yalan nodded in deep agreement, and understood her fiancé's plans and intentions in her heart.

There is no need to delay the preparation of the private military camp. If she returns to Xianping earlier to deploy and manage, she will be able to leave a way for the Song and Yu families to retreat more quickly.

"Then Hongxuan and I will set off back to our hometown the day after tomorrow. If there is any emergency on your side, you must notify us in time. You must not face it and resist it by yourself."

Song Xi agreed repeatedly with a smile, and Yu Yalan's face turned red with her doting eyes.

The lovers who were about to separate hugged each other tightly, as if they wanted to remember each other's body temperature firmly.

The short separation is for a better reunion, the hard work is for a happy future, and all suffering and suffering will eventually become a thing of the past.
Chapter completed!