It was still Li Si who was the first to agree: "Your Majesty granted Prince Hu Hai a seat in advance as an act of benevolence; he granted Mrs. Zheng the title of Concubine Li and allowed her to live outside the palace as an act of filial piety. Such an act of benevolence and filial piety is truly an example for all officials."
Feng Jie continued: "I second my opinion."
All the officials knew clearly that the two prime ministers were the first to agree to both matters. It seemed that His Majesty had already discussed it with the two prime ministers. Anyone who dares to express dissent on the matter of Hu Hai is seeking death.
"Your Majesty is benevolent and filial, and I agree with you."
After the court meeting, everyone walked out with their own thoughts.
Qiwan took my edict to Changxiang Palace.
Mrs. Zheng quickly brought Hu Hai out, not knowing the fate she was about to face.
"The Second Emperor of the Qin Dynasty issued an edict: Although Hu Hai has not been crowned, he is intelligent and studious. I am deeply pleased. I will grant Li County as Hu Hai's food town, and grant him the title of Chehou Lihou. He will still live in the Changxiang Palace. When he is crowned, you can choose Build Lihou Mansion in Li County or Xianyang."
Mrs. Zheng was overjoyed when she heard this. Although she didn't understand why I suddenly named Hu Hai the Marquis of Li, Li County was a real town with 30,000 households and could be relied upon by Hu Hai in the future.
He quickly pulled Hu Hai to thank him and accept the edict.
But I heard Qi Wan continue: "Mrs. Zheng once told me that the palace is closed, so please return to Yongcheng. However, Mrs. Zheng is the concubine of the late emperor. It would be unfilial to my elders to return to Yongcheng. Therefore, I have given the title of Mrs. Zheng." As the Queen Mother of Li, she is allowed to leave the palace and live in Li County, the city of Lihou. She does not need to enter the palace to pay her respects to the Queen Mother."
Mrs. Zheng looked up in astonishment and said in disbelief: "This... this is..."
Qi Wan presented the edict to Madam Zheng: "Taifei Li, as soon as the imperial concubine responded to the ceremony, she has brought her ministers and is outside the palace. Your Majesty has said that since Taifei Li is tired of life in the palace, please move out within ten days." Changxiang Palace, Li County is already building a mansion."
After saying that, he turned around and left without looking back.
Hu Hai looked at Concubine Li, who was stunned on the spot, and said with a cry: "Mother, what does this mean? Isn't mother willing to live in the palace with Hai'er?"
Concubine Li seemed not to have heard Hu Hai's words, and her body softened. The maid beside her quickly stepped forward and helped her into the palace.
He kept mumbling: "Why? It has been two years, why would His Majesty take action at this time?"
Suddenly there was a hint of clarity in his mind, and he quickly turned around and asked Hu Hai next to him: "Hai'er, have you seen His Majesty recently?"
Hu Hai nodded: "I met my eldest sister at Chengtai Terrace two days ago."
Concubine Li already had a premonition in her heart: "What did you tell His Majesty?"
Hu Hai did not dare to look directly into Concubine Li's eyes and muttered: "Haier...Haier accidentally said that sentence."
Concubine Li looked anxious: "Which sentence?"
"That's what my mother often told Hai'er... There is nothing good in Confucianism."
Concubine Li felt like she was struck by thunder. She didn't expect that her words were not coming from the servants around her, but were being spoken to me by her most beloved child.
At this moment, I only felt regret, but it was already too late.
"Didn't mother tell you that you should never say these words to others? You... alas!"
Hu Hai was on the verge of tears: "Is it because of this that my brother moved my mother out of the palace?"
Looking into Hu Hai's eyes, Concubine Li finally became smart for once.
"Of course not. It's just that mother misses your father. His Majesty specially gave Li County as your fiefdom so that mother can visit your father often."
"But my mother can also go to Lishan to see my father while she is in the palace." Hu Hai had already burst into tears.
Concubine Li touched Hu Hai's head: "Good boy, Hai'er, mother will send people to bring you things from time to time. When you see the things, it will be like seeing your mother. From now on, you must listen to your Majesty's words in the palace and study hard." "
I sighed softly in my heart: 'Fusu, Fusu, I didn't expect you to have such a method. '
After ordering people to take Hu Hai out, she called her personal maid over and gave her the following instructions.
In the end, she did not choose to continue seeking death. What she had just ordered was to give up some of her small actions. In fact, after seeing what I have achieved in the past two years, she has already thought about retreating. She knows that it is impossible to plan anything for Hu Hai under my nose.
Now it is better to go to Li County honestly. Hu Hai can survive alone in the palace until he is crowned. After leaving the palace, being an idle Lihou is already the best outcome.
After the court meeting, I felt quite irritable. I walked out of the palace under the sporadic drizzle and went straight to Wanlixiang.
When we arrived at Wanlixiang, there were still a few people there. Baling has been living with Ying Lan since he last saw me, and he wants to wait here for news about Taoyao.
When we arrived at the back hall, I said to Baling: "I received a report from the mission yesterday. Your sister has entered Dunhuang. If nothing happens, she will be able to return to Xianyang in two months."
Baling was overjoyed: "Really? It's great, I finally get to see my sister."
I smiled slightly: "Don't be too anxious to be happy. Have you arranged for someone to take care of the tea thing I told you about?"
Baling nodded: "The news has been sent to the south, and someone will arrange it there. Don't worry, Your Majesty, they are all absolutely reliable people."
"Okay." I responded: "When your sister comes back, I can see you on your own."
Baling smiled shyly: "It's all thanks to your Majesty."
Ying Lan continued: "It's time to eat soon. Lan ordered someone to make some food and bring it over. Your Majesty, will you eat here?"
I hesitated for a moment and nodded: "Okay, I happen to be a little hungry."
Not long after, someone brought food over. I looked at Ying Lan and said, "If you are busy, you don't have to stay with me here."
Ying Lan smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, with Li Qing taking care of him, he can bear the burden alone."
I picked up my chopsticks and tasted the steamed fish on the table. It tasted pretty good.
Ying Lan saw that something was wrong with me today, so she cautiously said, "Your Majesty seems to have something on his mind?"
I smiled and said, "It's hard to be an emperor. I'd rather be with you instead. I don't have to worry about being a businessman."
The Hu Hai thing really bothers me. Although he is naughty, his temperament is not bad. I don’t know if it is because Zhao Gao taught him that he became bad, so I have never wanted to touch him. But this time Mrs. Li really touched my bottom line. I can tolerate her dissatisfaction with me, but I cannot accept her putting me on the opposite side of Hu Hai.
Ying Lan waved her hands quickly: "Your Majesty, if Lan hears this, he will be beheaded. Your Majesty, you'd better eat!"
"Hahaha." After hearing what Ying Lan said, I joked: "If this is the case, I will behead you. With how well you understand me, I am afraid that the Qin Dynasty will not be able to bury you! I have to continue to fight against the Xiongnu and expand the Western Region for you. Make room.”
Several people couldn't help but laugh, and the atmosphere became joyful.
"By the way, when the mission comes back, your Zhongding Pavilion will be able to have a lot more fruits, vegetables, and seasonings. I suggest you buy a field outside the city and grow some fruits and vegetables, which can be used for cooking or sold individually to Guizhou."
Ying Lan nodded: "Lan recently went to Xianyang Ling to ask."
