flstandardbreds Chapter 149: Deprived of title and demoted to noble
Chapter 149: Deprived of title and demoted to noble
As soon as He Zhiyi finished speaking, she heard a noise outside and hurriedly sent Yu Shu to check it out.
Then he saw Eunuch Qingxi walking towards him in small steps, holding a whisk and the imperial edict.
"Eunuch Qingxi, may I know why you are here?" Yu Shu bowed.
Qingxi gave a dry laugh and said, "Of course, we are delivering the emperor's order. As for the queen, please tell her to come and listen to the order."
He Zhiyi had already left the palace when she heard the noise and now came in front of Qingxi.
"I have to trouble Eunuch Qingxi again..."
"Oh, your Majesty, you are being too polite. We are all servants of the Emperor, so how can we be polite?"
Qingxi's words were impeccable, and He Zhiyi had difficulty in finding out what he was thinking.
He Zhiyi felt something was wrong.
Qingxi was a shrewd person who didn't want to offend anyone in the palace. In the past, he was willing to reveal some insignificant information to himself, but this time, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't find out anything.
He Zhiyi had only one thought in her mind, and that was "It's over!"
"Father-in-law..."
She wanted to ask more questions, but was interrupted by Qingxi with a smile.
"Your Majesty, please accept the order. I still have to return to the Palace of Heavenly Purity to serve the Emperor!"
He Zhiyi had no choice but to pull up her skirt and kneel down: "I accept your order."
Qingxi unfolded the imperial edict and read it aloud.
"The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, decrees: Today, Imperial Noble Consort He Duanyi has deceived the emperor and perverted the law. Her moral conduct is unworthy of her position. She should be stripped of her title, demoted to a commoner, and banished to the cold palace, and ordered to commit suicide... However, in consideration of her brother's hard work and great contributions, and his dedication, I deprive her of her title and authority to assist in the management of the six palaces, demote her to the rank of a fifth-rank noble lady, and confine her to the Rende Palace, forever forbidden to leave. This is my decree!"
After Qingxi finished speaking, He Zhiyi's body softened and she knelt on the ground.
Why? Why? Why is the Emperor so cruel and heartless?
He actually wanted to sentence her to death! If it weren't for He Qianzhao's immense power, thus sparing her life, she would have already become a cold corpse by now!
"Mr. He, please accept the order."
Qingxi handed the imperial edict to He Zhiyi, but she did not take it immediately.
Qingxi's expression did not change but a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.
"Are you planning to refuse the imperial edict, Lady He? Disobeying the order will cost you your life!"
He Zhiyi realized it later and knelt up straight to receive the imperial edict: "I will follow the emperor's instructions and thank you for your grace..."
"Since you are no longer the Imperial Concubine, all items that do not conform to the regulations in this palace must be removed. You can only enjoy the regulations of a noble lady now.
The Emperor has shown his understanding by not asking you to move to another palace... Please be content."
He Zhiyi looked at Qingxi stubbornly, and suddenly tears fell from her eyes.
Letting her stay in Rende Palace is the real torture!
She has been living in Rende Palace since the day she entered the palace. Now she has been demoted, stripped of her title, and the rules have been cancelled. If she is asked to stay here and look at the familiar bricks and tiles, it will only make her feel heartbroken.
This is a blunt knife that kills without shedding blood!
"Don't cry, noble lady He. At least the emperor couldn't bear it and spared your life, didn't he?" Qingxi said, waving his hand and saying, "Move."
The palace servants from the Ministry of Internal Affairs moved away the items that did not conform to the plan one by one, and soon the Rende Palace was empty.
It was not until Qingxi was about to leave with a small box in his hand that He Zhiyi burst into tears.
Golden Book, Golden Seal, and Phoenix Chant...
She was the imperial concubine for only one day, just one day!
It is said that thunder, lightning, rain and dew are all grace from the emperor, but she is unwilling to accept it!
He Zhiyi became furious and grabbed Qingxi's robe, preventing him from leaving.
"What do you mean, my lady?" Qingxi looked down at her condescendingly.
He Zhiyi froze and involuntarily let go of her hand: "I want to see the emperor! I want to see the emperor!"
She didn't believe that the emperor would dislike her so quickly.
He Qianzhao hasn't come back yet, he doesn't dare to treat her like this, it's all fake! All of this is fake!
Qingxi used his whisk to sweep the area where He Zhiyi had grabbed him, and said in a calm tone, "Noble He, I have a word of advice for you. The Emperor doesn't want to see anyone right now, especially you."
"why?"
Qingxi was helpless. He squatted down to look her in the eye and explained, "It's a fact that the Second Prince attempted to murder the First Prince. It's a matter of life and death for the Emperor, and it's difficult for him to make a decision. But it's different for you, my dear. You're the source of these rumors. If you don't die... how can we appease the public anger?"
He Zhiyi slowly raised her head and froze in place as if struck by lightning. She couldn't believe that the emperor really intended to kill her!
At this time, Qingxi had already stood up, patting his robe, and looked at He Zhiyi with compassion in his eyes.
He said, "I hope your Majesty will take care of yourself."
After that, he turned and left.
When he first met He Zhiyi, she was the most favored Concubine Chen in the six palaces. In just a few years, Concubine Chen became Imperial Noble Concubine Duanyi, a height that other concubines might never be able to achieve in their entire lives.
From beginning to end he called her 'Niangniang'.
The last time they met, he helped her maintain her dignity before leaving.
Just consider his unconventional "Niangniang" as a farewell to her...
After stepping out of the gate, the two vermilion doors slowly closed.
He Zhiyi watched helplessly as Qingxi's figure was completely isolated by the vermilion gate.
The palace gate was locked, and she was about to become a pile of dry bones within the red-tiled walls.
He Zhiyi laughed loudly, and her laughter echoed in the empty palace, filled with endless sadness.
Yu Shu and Ji Yun were right behind her, both of them already in tears.
》》》
What happened in the palace spread out in just one hour.
Jinyou got the news faster. He knew about it almost as soon as He Zhiyi was imprisoned.
He didn't plan to hide it from Xiao Yunzhen this time, so he went to find Xiao Yunzhen.
At this time, the little girl was curled up in her crib, hooking the jade pendant that Jinyou gave him.
Jinyou hung the pendant at a position where Xiao Yunzhen's palm could just touch it, but he didn't need to use any strength to pull the pendant off, which prevented Xiao Yunzhen from putting the pendant into his mouth.
Xiao Yunzhen was fighting with Zhuizi, neither of them giving in.
"Xiao Yunzhen."
Xiao Yunzhen was stunned for a moment, and then overjoyed.
【Jinyou, I missed you so much. You finally came to see me again! 】
Jinyou held his forehead with his hand. If he remembered correctly, he had been here an hour ago.
He left because Xiaotuanzi fell asleep after saying this.
Why was he talking like he hadn't seen him in a while? It made him feel a little guilty.
Jin You coughed, suppressed his unhappiness, and said to Xiao Yunzhen seriously: "Something happened in the palace. Do you want to hear about it?"
Xiao Yunzhen knew who was in trouble without even thinking.
He hurriedly asked, "What happened? Is my mother okay?"
Jinyou pursed his lips and then said, "Remove your title, strip away your authority to assist the six palaces, and demote you to a noble."
"What? Why? She was just named Imperial Noble Consort. Why would the Emperor do this? Does he really have no feelings for my mother at all?"