Chapter 310 Dilemma 1

Every day, she still ate simple meals and was trapped in this small world and could not move.

However, with Baiyu's company, the days in the prison were not so difficult.

Cuiliu brought food every day, sometimes bringing one or two books, sometimes bringing some needlework and handkerchiefs. She didn't say anything, just put the things down and left.

Ling Jingshu didn't say much either, and silently accepted the things Cuiliu brought. When she was free, she could chat with Baiyu, read books, or do needlework. Except that she couldn't go out, it was not much different from the days in the boudoir before.

The second time she received Wei Yan's letter was five days later.

Ling Jingshu did not avoid Baiyu and opened the letter in front of Baiyu.

Baiyu had expected it in her heart, but she was not surprised. She was secretly glad for Ling Jingshu.

Now that she has suffered such a disaster, everyone is probably avoiding it! But Wei Yan, not only did not avoid it, but he has been secretly caring for Ling Jingshu.

Such a thoughtfulness is really touching.

Ling Jingshu read the letter carefully, her lips slightly raised, and a happy light flashed in her eyes. Then, she put the letter paper close to the candlelight. The candlelight quickly burned the letter paper out, leaving only a thin layer of ash.

Bai Yu came over and asked in a low voice: "Miss, did Doctor Wei mention Empress Xu in the letter?"

Ling Jingshu hummed and said in a low voice: "Yesterday, the emperor issued an imperial decree to abolish the queen, demoting Empress Xu to Concubine Xu and moving her from the Pepper Room Palace back to Jingyang Palace."

The emperor still had some feelings for Empress Xu, on the one hand, to cover up the scandal between her and the eunuch, and on the other hand, to leave her a concubine.

However, that's all.

After Empress Xu was fed the medicine, she was weak all over and could only lie limply on the bed, unable to get up and move, and the people serving her were all specially "arranged" by the emperor. Just like a bird with its wings clipped, it was locked in a cage and could no longer break free.

Such an Empress Xu is no longer a threat to anyone.

She used to be a tyrant in the palace, but now that she has lost her power, her fate can be imagined.

The resentment and hatred that had accumulated in her heart had mostly dissipated with the good news that Empress Xu was deposed and Princess Changping was sent to Ciyun Temple.

Although Bai Yu didn't know all the secrets of Ling Jingshu, she was happy to see Ling Jingshu so happy. Thinking of the future of the master and servant, she couldn't help but worry: "Miss, Empress Xu has been deposed, what should we do in the future? The emperor won't vent his anger on us and keep us in the prison!"

Ling Jingshu cheered up and smiled: "It shouldn't be. We'll wait a little longer, maybe we can get out of the prison soon."

Bai Yu smiled and nodded.

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The dethronement of Empress Xu is a shocking event, both in the palace and in the court!

The reasons in the emperor's decree to dethrone the queen are also reasonable. However, there is no wall that is impenetrable in the world. The real reason and the inside story were quietly spread among the powerful ministers.

The Xu family broke with Empress Xu because of Xu Qian's murder.

The officials in the court who originally favored Prince Yan, including those who "distinguished right from wrong", soon changed their direction and joined the side of the prince.

Prince Yan's situation soon became awkward.

However, Prince Yan behaved quite frankly. Every day after attending court, he went to the Purple Palace to serve the sick.

After the decree to abolish the queen was officially issued, Prince Yan cried several times in front of the emperor, begging, "My mother made a big mistake, and my father abolished her position and demoted her to a concubine. I have no complaints or dissatisfaction. I only ask my father to allow me to visit my mother in Jingyang Palace."

The emperor felt bad when he saw Prince Yan crying sadly.

He had already despised Empress Xu and was unwilling and would not look at her again. But he still has some preference for the son whom he has loved since childhood, the Prince of Yan.

Seeing the proud and willful Prince of Yan kneeling beside the bed and crying, the emperor finally softened his heart a little and sighed: "Don't cry for now, get up and talk."

The Prince of Yan heard the relaxation in the emperor's tone and was secretly happy: "Yes, son, obey your order."

After wiping his tears, the Prince of Yan stood up with red eyes.

In fact, it doesn't matter whether he goes to see Empress Xu or not. The important thing is to use such an action to show that he has no knowledge of the truth about Empress Xu's dethronement, and to show his filial piety.

Facts have proved that the Prince of Yan's action is correct.

The emperor thought for a while and said: "Changping has such a thing, your mother is already ill, and now I am afraid that her illness is getting worse. You are filial and want to visit, and I can't stop you. Let's do this, I allow you to visit twice a month. You can go to Jingyang Palace on the first and fifteenth days of every month."

The Prince of Yan was grateful and thanked him with tears. After accompanying the emperor to have lunch, he waited for the emperor to fall asleep before leaving the Purple Palace.

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After leaving the palace, the Prince of Yan did not return to the Prince of Yan's Mansion, but went to the Xu family.

The Xu family would not refuse the Prince of Yan's visit.

Duke Xu led everyone in the Xu Mansion to greet him in person, and performed all the etiquette.

Such an attitude itself has already shown alienation. In the past, it was common for the Prince of Yan to go in and out of the Xu family, so why did he need these false facades?

After entering the Xu Mansion, the Prince of Yan and Duke Xu sat down.

Duke Xu respectfully broke the silence: "Your Highness the Prince of Yan came to the Xu family, I wonder why?"

King Yan looked at Xu Guogong and smiled bitterly: "After my mother-in-law was deposed, the officials in the court saw me as if they had seen the plague, and they wanted to take a detour. Could it be that my uncle also dislikes me as a nephew and does not want to interact with me in the future? Yet?"

Xu Guogong was speechless.

Xu Qian's death became a thorn in the hearts of the Xu family.

It is impossible to say that Xu Guogong has no resentment in his heart.

The Xu family relied on Queen Xu to gain a foothold in the capital. Queen Xu was deposed, which was undoubtedly a big blow to the Xu family. From now on, I can only behave with my tail down and my head down.

Xu Guogong had never thought about taking this opportunity to completely draw a clear line with King Yan. To avoid being implicated by King Yan in the future... But he didn't expect that King Yan would come to visit so soon.

King Yan said with utmost sincerity: "My eldest sister has done something wrong and has been punished as she deserves. I have no intention of blaming my uncle. I came to Xu's house specially today just to show my sincerity and determination. I hope that my uncle will forget the past and forgive him. You will still stand by me in the future.”

Xu Guogong was silent for a long time, and then he raised his head and looked at King Yan, his eyes full of sadness: "Your Highness said that is too serious. I am old and useless now, what else can I do for Your Highness."