Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Wei Jiaoniang felt as if a feather was tickling her heart. She quickly said, âHurry, tell me what happened.â
She regretted it. If she had known earlier, she should have dragged Gu Yanfei into the palace to watch the commotion. Why did she miss such a big commotion!
Sigh, its all my fault. 1 was too unconfident in Grandpa!
Grandpa has actually done such a shocking thing!
The secret guard looked at Feng Yangâs expression and reported everything.
When Imperial Duke Wei and Xu Yan entered the palace, the Emperor had already left the morning court assembly and decided to meet the two of them in Qianqing Palace.
As soon as Imperial Duke Wei saw the Emperor, he accused Xu Yan of colluding with bandits, robbing passersby, and seizing the property of the people. He even submitted witnesses and physical evidence, asking the Emperor to issue a decree to punish him severely.
Xu Yan originally thought that Imperial Duke Wei had been convinced by him and was stunned.
After coming back to his senses, Xu Yan naturally tried to retort Imperial Duke Wei. He said that the evidence was all fake and that the witnesses had also been bribed by Imperial Duke Wei. However, he was casually refuted by Imperial Duke Wei.
âYour Majesty, as you can see, this person has all the evidence. Xu Yan still refuses to repent. Heâs really despicable!â
Even the secret guards couldnât help but praise Imperial Duke Wei for being a wily old fox. The scenes from earlier in Qianqing Palace clearly appeared in their minds, and Imperial Duke Weiâs impassioned voice was still ringing in their ears.
âYour Majesty, please keep the marquis title on account of Marquis Jiâanâs ancestor, Xu Bing.â
âDonât ruin Xu Bingâs life of wisdom because his descendants are unfilial. Speaking of which, Xu Bing died to save the previous Emperorâ¦â
At the mention of this, Imperial Duke Wei even knelt down. As he spoke, he wiped his tears with his sleeve. His affectionate actions were equivalent to letting him say all the good and bad things.
When the young secret guard recounted this vividly, Wei Jiaoniang couldnât help but clap hard and praise happily, âGood, Grandpa is really good!â
Wei Jiaoniang felt that she had to drink three glasses with her grandfather when she returned.
âThen what did Xu Yan say?â Wei Jiaoniang asked again.
What else could Xu Yan say?! The secret guardâs expression became even more complicated. âMarquis Jiâan didnât react at that timeâ¦â
At that time, Xu Yan was also stunned by Imperial Duke Weiâs unexpected actions.
âHis Majesty was also grateful for Xu Bingâs contribution to the previous Emperorâs rescue. He said that heâll be extra benevolent and let them keep the title of marquis. However, if Marquis Jiâan doesnât punish the bandits, the commoners will be outraged.â
âThe Duke asked His Majesty to punish Marquis Jiâan impartially. He said that since Marquis Jiâan doesnât have a legitimate son, why donât they let the legitimate daughter, Xu Yao, inherit the title?â
âAfter some deliberation, the Emperor agreed. He will officially issue an imperial edict today.â
The secret guard said the last sentence with a sigh.
He could also imagine what kind of storm this matter would cause in the royal court, the capital, and even the entire scene.
Xu Yao was only six years old and was about to become the first female marquis of the Great Jin Dynasty.
Wei Jiaoniang smiled so widely that her face was blooming. She really wanted to go back to the residence now and hug her little aunt, Xu Yao, and spin around.
Yes, Grandpa has done it beautifully!
Feng Yang suddenly raised her hand and rubbed Wei Jiaoniangâs head. With the love of an elder for a junior, she smiled and said, âEveryone says that your grandfather is a rough man, but this is just his appearance.â
âDo you think your grandfather was so useless that your grandmother had to put a knife to his neck?â Feng Yang said teasingly. She stretched out her finger and gently flicked Wei Jiaoniangâs forehead. âYou should learn from your grandfather. Donât be so silly all day long.â
What? Wei Jiaoniang was stunned when she heard this. She sighed in disbelief again. Grandpa is actually such a person! To think that heâs so forward-looking!
Wei Jiaoniang still wanted to ask about her grandparents when she saw Feng Yang put down her teacup and get up.
âAre you leaving?â Wei Jiaoniang quickly got up.
Feng Yang smiled faintly. âSome of those old-fashioned people are against a woman attacking a noble. While Iâm still alive and can suppress those people, we have to let this matter be implemented.â
âItâs not easy to have such an opportunity. I canât miss it.â
âAs long as thereâs a precedent, itâll be much easier in the future.â
On this point, Feng Yang and Imperial Duke Wei thought of the same thing. Since they were going to do it, they would do it big and ruthlessly. If they didnât succeed this time, they would probably not have such a good opportunity in 50 years.
When Feng Yang said this, she released a cold, domineering aura, making Wei Jiaoniang tremble.. She recalled the female general her grandfather and grandmother had told her about on the battlefieldâ