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    On this day, Pei Youan had just experienced an assassination on his way to the capital. At the same time, the Zhen family in Quanzhou, thousands of miles away, was destined to be an unusual day.

    Over the past year, many places sandwiched between Yunnan and the capital have been affected by war. Large areas of farmland have been deserted, and people have fled. Although Quanzhou is still the same as before, it is not completely without impact.  Since money was needed for war, the imperial court naturally set its sights on a prosperous place like Quanzhou. The government forcibly increased taxes three times in a year. In addition, there were layers of expropriation from above. In the end, the money was distributed to every household.  Households are not immune. People complain constantly, and tax officials complain endlessly.  In the past, the people were just watching the excitement and debating who would win between the emperor and the three princes. Later, they turned to hoping that this battle would be over quickly, so that no matter who won, they would be able to regain their former peace.  Days, this is what matters.

    In the afternoon, Zhang Da heard the concierge shouting to report that someone from the government was here. He thought he was here to ask for payment. In the past year, such people had come to the door countless times. He cursed in his heart and frowned.  "Come here as soon as you come. No matter what you yell about, the old lady was shocked." Unexpectedly, the concierge said again: "It's Governor Gao who came in person! He said he had received the imperial edict!"

    Zhang Da was stunned: "What did you say? Governor? Imperial decree?"

    The concierge nodded quickly: "I said I came with the emperor's imperial edict. Call everyone to come out and receive the edict!"

    The governor is in charge of the affairs of a province and is usually aloof. Although Zhang Da often visits the government, he is limited to Quanzhou Prefecture at most. How has he ever seen a top local official like the governor?  I couldn't help but be surprised to hear that I actually came down to my house in person today.

    Some time ago, there were rumors in Quanzhou city that the third prince was about to conquer the capital. Zhang Dagang wanted to ask which emperor it was, but he flashed his eyes and grabbed the concierge: "Did you tell me what it was about?"

    The concierge shook his head.  Zhang Da immediately asked someone to inform the old lady and the others. He straightened his clothes and went out quickly. When he arrived at the door, he saw a dozen or so official sedans parked there, with a large square sedan in the middle and officials from the state capital on the side.  , a group of government officials carried the ceremonial guard, and the pomp and ceremony attracted many passers-by to watch. They didn¡¯t know whether it was a blessing or a curse. They suppressed the anxiety in their hearts, ran out and knelt at the foot of the steps and said: "I don¡¯t know that the arrival of Sir Gao and all the other gentlemen will be far away.  Ying, the crime deserves death!"

    The curtain of the official sedan was opened, and the face of Fujian Governor Gao Huaiyuan was revealed, with a smile on his face: "No courtesy. I am here on orders. A great event has happened to your family!"

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    Mrs. Hu and Zhen Yaoting came out quickly and respectfully introduced Gao Huaiyuan and his party into the lobby.

    Gao Huaiyuan said: "King Shun'an has rebelled against the law and has been punished now. The new emperor of our dynasty has ascended the throne and everything has been renewed. I have issued a special announcement to inform the world and appease the people. I have ordered all the prefectures under my jurisdiction to post the edict at the city gates in all directions.  , I have another imperial edict here, and the Zhen family will listen to it."

    The old lady hurriedly led her family members to kneel down and listened to Gao Huaiyuan read it again in a cadence.  The general idea is that the Zhen family has been a local prominent family for generations. Over the years, they have built roads and bridges, provided disaster relief and built warehouses. They have performed good deeds and righteous deeds, which have reached the ears of heaven. In order to eliminate evil and promote good deeds, the imperial court specially rewarded the Zhen family with a plaque and some official silver, and summoned another Zhen family.  His daughter immediately went to Beijing to meet the saint.  The rest of the rewards will be issued at a later date.

    After Gao Huaiyuan finished reading, everyone in the Zhen family was shocked and then ecstatic. Old Mrs. Hu came back to her senses, kowtowed and thanked her, feeling half-joyed and worried, not quite sure.

    After Pei You'an left, the old lady has been paying attention to the news outside for more than a year. A few days ago, she finally heard that King Yunzhong was about to enter the capital. She breathed a sigh of relief and began to count the days in her heart while waiting for Pei You'an.  The father-in-law and son-in-law came to propose marriage, but they were worried that if he became rich and powerful and reneged on his original promise, he didn't want to wait until the Pei family sent someone to propose marriage, but instead waited for an imperial edict like today.

    Even though she has been shrewd all her life, Mrs. Hu is still not sure what this imperial edict from the new emperor means.  I only vaguely knew that it must be some noble person in the new dynasty who fell in love with his granddaughter.  As for who the noble person is and how he learned about his granddaughter, he is really confused.

    The old lady suppressed her doubts and thanked Gao Huaiyuan. She was puzzled and asked why the imperial edict specified that her granddaughter should enter the capital.

    As a local official, Gao Huaiyuan was particularly sensitive at this time when the old and new imperial courts were changing.  He sensed the meaning behind this imperial edict, so he went to the Zhen family in Quanzhou to deliver the imperial edict in person. He listened to the old lady of the Zhen family's questions, changed his official tone, and said with a smile: "Old lady, please don't be polite. In front of me, go to the imperial edict."  There is no need to be more polite. According to my opinion, the new dynasty is new, and the emperor should have known about your house's reputation for kindness, so he made an unusual reward. I am afraid that your house will have a noble man, and I still hope that I will  People can help one or two.¡±

    The old lady Nuonuo responded, Gao Huaiyuan said: "HolyXiao Lie was still flipping through the book at first, then he gradually stopped, with a slightly unhappy look on his face, and snorted: "So, she is not happy with my arrangement?"

    Li Yuangui said: "I don't know, so I turned everything to the emperor. The emperor is wise and can do whatever he wants. Just a girl from a merchant's family, how much knowledge can she have?"

    Xiao Lie pondered for a moment and said calmly: "That's all, she doesn't want to, and it's difficult for her to wear a high hat on me. I can't force it. You can go again tomorrow, give me something else, and send her back."

    Li Yuangui smiled and said: "Your Majesty is wise. I know this."

    "Your Majesty!"

    Suddenly a female voice came from the entrance of the palace. Li Yuangui looked up and saw Princess Zhou dressed in gorgeous palace clothes, coming elegantly. Behind her was a palace maid holding food in her hands. She smiled, went up to meet her, and called "Princess".

    Princess Zhou came to Xiao Lie's side, stood still, and glanced at Li Yuangui.  Li Yuangui hurriedly retreated.  The maid put the bowl down, lowered her head and left.

    There was no one in front of her, and Princess Zhou said softly: "Your Majesty, you didn't return to the palace last night. I heard Yintang say that you had to wait until dawn to review the papers. I was worried. I came to see you. You have to rest first and have some food."  How are you?" She said, walking behind him and slowly rubbing his shoulders.

    Xiao Lie said with a smile: "Don't worry about it. The new dynasty has just been established, and it is inevitable that there will be more things. After this busy period, I will be free. You can go back to the palace first, later. After reading today's excerpts, I will  Then go back."

    Princess Zhou slowly exhaled, retracted her hand, and said with a smile: "Then I'll go back first. Your Majesty, please don't work too hard."

    Xiao Lie nodded with a smile and watched her figure gradually leave. When he lowered his head, Princess Zhou suddenly stopped again, turned around and said: "Your Majesty, I didn't eavesdrop on purpose, but I just happened to be in front of the palace and accidentally overheard a few words.  That daughter of the Zhen family really doesn't know how to praise her. She took advantage of sending Yintang out of the city that day, but she doesn't take you seriously, the emperor! Why does the emperor still indulge her? "

    Xiao Lie raised his head, glanced at her, and said lightly: "In your opinion, what should we do?"

    Princess Zhou said: "She is disobeying the decree! There is no need to make her my son's concubine. If she doesn't do it, there are many people who want to do it. Put her in the clothes bureau and we will see again in a few days. I  I don¡¯t believe she would be so bold and arrogant.¡±

    Xiao Lie frowned: "That's all, a girl from the common people doesn't understand the rules, so why bother with her. That's it. You can go down."

    "Your Majesty!"

    Before Princess Zhou could speak, Li Yuangui hurried in, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, Mrs. Pei from Duke Wei's mansion is here, asking to see the Emperor."

    Xiao Lie was stunned and said, "Where is Madam?"

    "Still waiting at the entrance of Huayang Palace."

    Xiao Lie immediately wrote and stood up: "Quickly, welcome her in!" (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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