"...Since the first day of September in the 14th year of Zhengtong, the conditions of the imperial edicts have been issued one after another. All must be obeyed. Anyone who dares to violate it will be punished with a serious crime by Xu Feng Xianguan. He will avenge shame and use virtue instead of power. Sincerely there is the spirit of the clan and the remaining people are not tired of work but in peace, and are determined to benefit the country and the family. It is thanks to my uncles, uncles, ministers, and sages that I can do nothing to catch them. The common people in China are wild and fertile in all directions, and they are able to govern far and near. , the effect is infinite, the announcement is made at home and abroad, my heart is full of salt, I admire this!"
The lengthy edict of amnesty finally came to an end in Cheng Jing's loud voice.
Although this edict is not important at all to the elders in the palace, there is no doubt that it is a great good thing for the officials and the common people.
As for the carnivores who were high above the temple, all they cared about at this moment was the edict of the Supreme Emperor that was about to be read out.
So Cheng Jing stepped down, rolled up the imperial edict, and placed it on the treasure case again.
Everyone's eyes were focused on the Supreme Emperor.
Seeing this state, Zhu Qizhen's face, hidden behind Qizhu, couldn't help but have a hint of complexity again.
He knew in his heart that this might be the last time he came to this imperial palace.
But, again, the matter has come to this, and people have to bow their heads under the eaves.
Originally, he still had a lot to say in his heart, but at this moment, his interest suddenly waned.
So, he was silent for a moment and finally said.
"Issue an edict?"
Cheng Jing bowed slightly to the side, reached out again to take another edict from the treasure case, and slowly unfolded it.
In fact, this edict was originally supposed to be read by Zhu Qizhen's confidant eunuch.
However, he had just returned to Beijing, where was his confidant eunuch?
Although Yuan Bin and Ha Ming were close ministers, they were outside the palace after all. Once inside the palace, the rules were strict.
They are not allowed to climb above the imperial level.
Zhu Qizhen originally planned to borrow Wang Jin's help, but when he entered the palace, he was stopped. It was said that Wang Jin was going to the Xuan Mansion to convey the Queen Mother's decree. Now that the Supreme Emperor had returned to the palace, he went to resume his duties. .
Therefore, this edict can naturally only be read by Cheng Jing.
But this is the apparent reason. As for the real reason, it is naturally that he is afraid that His Majesty the Supreme Emperor will cause trouble again.
This edict was also finalized by the Cabinet and the Ministry of Rites.
However, unlike the previous edict, the content was strictly confidential, so the ministers did not know what was written in it.
Zhu Qizhen just watched Cheng Jing holding up the edict, and then browsed it once to make sure it was correct before starting to read the small details. He couldn't help but laugh at himself.
The so-called brotherhood is nothing more than this...
In front of the great throne, all the warmth and tenderness were gone.
However, no one cared about his expression at this moment. Everyone was staring closely at the edict in Cheng Jing's hand.
"The Supreme Emperor decreed."
"I am bowing my head. I was sent by the late emperor in the past, and my ancestors' great deeds were paid to me. I am deeply grateful for the kindness, and I am afraid day and night in order to govern."
"Last autumn, the ugly captives were arrogant and ungrateful. They detained my messenger and led a group of people to invade the border, with the intention of stealing the sacred weapon. I had no choice but to personally lead the six armies to question him."
"Unexpectedly, God punished me and I was detained as a prisoner. I was repeatedly blessed by the Holy Mother, the Queen Mother, and the emperor's brother. They sent people to welcome me. Thanks to the great grace of heaven and earth, my ancestors were blessed, and I was fortunate enough to return to the capital. "
"During the Northern Hunting Period, I had written to my younger brother, the throne of the Zen Emperor, the sacred artifacts, and the worship of the Qin clan. I became the Supreme Emperor and lived in the South Palace to rest in peace. This is the appropriate way to manage things in ancient and modern times, and it is also the way for the emperor to hold the center. .”
"Now that I have returned to the capital, the rites of the ancestral temple in the suburbs have been performed, and the status has been decided. Major events are unpredictable, and it is my brother who is responsible for the affairs of the country. The civil and military ministers are attentive to preventing their mistakes, so as to benefit the people forever."
"Now I am ordering all the ministers to announce that there is a seat, and I will cherish it."
Compared with the previous edict, this one is much shorter.
But for the officials in the palace, the significance of this edict is extremely important.
The ambiguous power relationship in the Tian family has finally been completely clarified in this edict, which is a good thing for the court and the courtiers.
The so-called "everyone has his or her own destiny" is not an empty talk.
The court meeting is now coming to an end. The ministers have been worried about whether the Supreme Emperor will cause any trouble, but it has not happened.
So, under the guidance of the etiquette officer, the ministers kowtowed three times and bowed again, saying.
"Respectfully send the Emperor back to Nangong."
On the throne, Zhu Qiyu stood up first, then bowed slightly and stood sideways.
Zhu Qizhen took a deep breath, raised his head and looked back at the magnificent Fengtian Palace again, then stood up and stepped out of the palace door step by step.
At this point, the court meeting finally came to an end.
However, the resulting political whirlpool has only just begun at this time.
Although it was said that he was going back to Nangong, Zhu Qizhen did not go to Nangong after leaving Fengtian Hall. Today's ritual process has the last step. It is also the only ritual process in the whole set that Zhu Qizhen is not dissatisfied with. .
Meet the Queen Mother of Shangsheng!
Seeing the Supreme Emperor coming out of the door from a distance, Wang Jin immediately greeted him.
He is not the kind of person who waits for nothing, repeating orders but not repeating them. It is not important at all. The most important thing now is to bring the Supreme Emperor to Cining Palace.
Although Queen Mother Sun did not rush out to greet her like Queen Qian, she was also very concerned about her only son.
So, Wang Jin helped Zhu Qizhen get into Luanjia and went straight to Cining Palace.
"The Emperor has arrived!"
At this moment, at the entrance of Cining Palace, two groups of palace maids and eunuchs were already standing neatly. When they saw Luan Jia coming from a distance, they immediately shouted.
Not long after, Queen Mother Sun hurriedly walked out amid the crowds of palace people.
"See Your Majesty."
As Luan Jia stopped in front of the Cining Palace, a group of maids and eunuchs bowed down in obeisance.
Among the crowd, Queen Mother Sun was the only one who stood alone, staring blankly at the long-lost face sitting in the middle of the carriage.
At the same time, Zhu Qizhen's expression also fluctuated violently.
Facing his biological mother who gave birth to him and raised him, his calm mind suddenly surged up again, and scenes from the past came to his mind.
At one time it was the doting of the Empress Dowager Sun when he was young, and at the other time it was the worried advice before he went on an expedition.
At one time, he was shocked when he learned that her old man had established a new emperor when he was in Oala. At the other time, he was angry and desolate when he learned from Zhang Fu and Ren Li about her difficult situation in the palace.
Just this glance made Zhu Qizhen's eyes turn red.
As soon as Luan Jia landed, he almost took a few steps and came to stand in front of Queen Mother Sun.
The queen mother in front of him had the same voice and appearance as he remembered, but she was obviously older.
He still remembered that before he left the capital, he told his mother with great ambition that when he went there he would definitely wipe out the war and reproduce the achievements of his father and ancestors.
At that time, the Queen Mother Sun was radiant, smiling, and graceful.
But now, he actually saw a trace of silver light on his mother's temples, and there were even more wrinkles at the corners of her eyes.
Thinking of what Ren Li told him about the many major events that happened in the capital, and of the efforts his mother put in to bring him back, Zhu Qizhen's nose felt sour and he tried hard to suppress his tears.
Then, he took two steps back, lifted up his robe and bowed down, knelt down on the ground, kowtowed deeply, touched his crown to the ground, and said with a trembling voice.
"Unfilial son Qi Zhen, please pay your respects to your mother!"
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