Looking from a distance, a burst of flying sand was raised in the direction of the capital. Only when I got closer did I see clearly that it was dozens of horsemen escorting several carriages galloping towards them.
After catching up with the exile team, the team stopped in front of the Gu family. A tall young man wearing a yellow five-clawed python robe got out of the carriage, held his hands to the old marquis and said, "Forgive me, Mr. Gu. You're late!" It was Song Chang, the Ninth Prince who had played with Gu Jingzhi since childhood.
When everyone saw the arrival of the Ninth Prince, they fell to the ground and kowtowed, shouting: "I have seen His Highness the Ninth Prince, His Highness is a thousand years old!"
The Ninth Prince said "Plain body"!
The old Marquis had a cold face and continued to support his third grandson without saluting, "Your Highness, I am a sinner who is not good at walking. I am physically unable to kneel down and salute. I hope Your Highness will ignore the faults of others."
Anyone whose home was confiscated and exiled will have resentment in his heart. The Ninth Prince understood him, smiled slightly, shook his head and said: "What are you saying, Mr. Marquis? I have known Jing Zhi for many years. You are his grandfather, just like my grandfather. How can Chang Will you blame your old man?"
These words were serious. The Ninth Prince's father was the current Holy Emperor, and his grandfather was the late Emperor. No matter how much he trusted him, the old Marquis was moved.
As he was about to kneel down, the Ninth Prince hurriedly supported him, "Old Marquis, Chang came here today to apologize on behalf of his mother!" His face was a little unnatural, "My father was assassinated and fell into coma, so my mother was furious and punished those who participated in the rebellion. My father just woke up this morning and heard that the house of Zhongyong Marquis was ransacked and exiled. He was furious and said: The old Marquis is his savior, and all serious things can be forgiven! So he had a big quarrel with his mother."
"The sinner is your Majesty's subject. The king wants his subjects to die and they have to die. Some trivial things actually lead to discord between the emperor and the empress. The sinner is terrified!" The old Marquis said with his hands in the direction of the capital.
The Ninth Prince's tone became more serious, "The old Marquis fought on the battlefield to save the country and the people. He was a great contributor to our rule in the Tai Dynasty. Don't belittle yourself and call yourself a sinner again!"
He stood up straight and said with a solemn expression: "The imperial edict is given, and the old Marquis accepts it!"
The general meaning of the imperial edict is to return the freedom of the old marquis and avoid the punishment of exile. The Gu family's old residence in the south of the city is returned to the Gu family so that the old marquis can take care of himself. This was something that had never happened before in any dynasty or generation. The old Marquis originally had resentment in his heart, but now he felt grateful for the Emperor's caring heart and kowtowed to express his gratitude.
After the Ninth Prince helped the old marquis up, he apologized to Gu Jingzhi and said, "Jingzhi, our family has family rules and the country has national laws. Chang can only do this. You can go to Beidi with peace of mind. Chang promises that if there is an amnesty, he will be the first to do so." Forgive you and return you to freedom sooner or later!"
Gu Jingzhi stretched out his hand and gave the Ninth Prince a strong pat on the shoulder, "Your Highness, the Gu family's affairs are all thanks to your care. I cannot thank you enough for your kindness. Jingzhi will keep it in mind and will repay His Highness's kindness in the future!"
"You and I have been brothers for many years. This is how we should be together." The Ninth Prince held his hand and said to Ji Kuo: "Ji Kuo, the old Marquis will be removed from the exile list. Jingzhi is my brother. You must be more careful on the way to exile. Take care of me! If not, I will not spare you!"
Ji Kuo cupped his fists and said, "It's Your Highness, I obey your orders!" Among the entourage of the Ninth Prince was the head of the Criminal Department, and he and Ji Kuo revised the list of exiles.
The Ninth Prince left a carriage for the old marquis to ride in, and gave Gu Jingzhi two carriages of daily necessities for use on the way to exile, "Jingzhi, I have to say goodbye after a long journey, and we will see you again someday!"
Everyone knelt down and sent the Ninth Prince away.
have to! The Ninth Prince had already said that Gu Jingzhi was his brother and if he didn't take good care of him, he would settle the accounts with his wife. The officials were dumbfounded and the beating was in vain.
Ji Kuo ordered people to move Yang Qi, who was wielding the whip, into a carriage carrying grain. Wang Wu, who was strangled, could still move his legs and legs and was responsible for serving his brother. There was nothing he could do. One person was more likely to die than another!
Gu Jingzhi's brother is the Ninth Prince, the only legitimate son of the Empress of the Palace. He will become a great treasure in the future and cannot be offended, so the two unlucky officials can only hide.
The old Marquis was free and got on the carriage given by the Ninth Prince. Seeing his third grandson Jing Shen's face pale and his body shaky, he said to Ji Kuo: "Ji Kuo, my grandson is frail and sick. He just left the capital. I can’t hold it anymore, can you please be accommodating and let him ride with me in the car?”
The old marquis fought on the battlefield for the country, and everyone in the Qiantai Dynasty knew his name. Ji Kuo felt honored to be called by his first name, and bowed to the old marquis: "Old marquis, I'm sorry that Ji Kuo can't I agree, there are people coming and going here, and if someone sees it, it will be because the person we escorted has neglected his duty, and we will report it to the superior. All our brothers will be unable to eat and walk around. Can the old marquis stay away from the capital for convenience? "
Officials have their responsibilities, and the old Marquis cannot force him. He said politely: "Well, thank you in advance!" He got into the carriage. The interior of the carriage was luxuriously decorated, and everything was fully prepared. There was even an exquisite pail, which showed that nine The prince was very attentive.
Gu Jingzhi waved to his elder brother Jing Chao to come over. With Jing Shen on his back, Ji Kuo glanced at him without saying anything. He asked his subordinate for a horse and shouted, "Team up, let's go!"
