Traveling through time as a peasant girl, buying a husband and raising a child

Given Emperor Xuanhe's temperament, he would not commit the crime obediently. He would not issue a self-blame edict, nor would he enthrone Jiang Mingzhao.

In his opinion, not pursuing Jiang Mingzhao and Jiang Mingxiao anymore was already a sign of his holy benevolence. Now he wanted to hand over the country to Jiang Mingzhao. Wasn't this a naked statement that he, Xuan Hedi, was confused?

So after a few days, there was no movement in the palace, and the ministers who had been in power after the palace coup that day had been acting seriously in recent days.

After all, Prince Jin's Mansion had been very quiet since that day, and the court officials were all shrewd people, so they naturally felt the undercurrent beneath the calm.

Jiang Jin stayed in Prince Jin's Mansion for a few days. After receiving the Black Armored Iron Army with more than 10,000 men and the Ningyuan Army under Ye Zijin had already camped outside Yudu, he stopped arguing with Xuan Hedi.

On the fifteenth day of March, the twenty-fourth year of Xuanhe, dusk fell, the full moon was in the sky, and the stars were shining brightly. The locked gate of the Suzaku Palace in the imperial palace slowly opened with a creaking sound.

"My humble servant Deyuan pays homage to Prince Jin!"

Deyuan, dressed in a deep blue eunuch uniform, knelt down with a happy face and saluted Jiang Jin respectfully. Jiang Jin was dressed in a noble purple robe, gorgeous and solemn. Behind him followed a group of military generals, all of whom were wearing swords and armor, looking very powerful.

"Get up!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"I am here on Master's orders to take His Majesty to the Imperial Study."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Jin nodded and gestured for him to lead the way. Then the group went to the imperial study in a mighty manner.

Of course, other people didn't know what happened in the palace. Everyone fell asleep peacefully tonight. Those who were far away from home were still looking at the moon and missing their hometown, but Yudu seemed to be still calm.

Liu Nian, who had won the third place in the imperial examination and entered the Imperial Academy as an editor, had a keen political sense. He also had a close relationship with Jiang Jin and his wife, and he had some vague suspicions. Tonight, he was in his own courtyard, gazing at the moon from the window.

"Master, it's late, why aren't you sleeping yet?"

Liu Xiaosi looked at his young master Liu Nian who was still awake, and stood beside Liu Nian, glancing at the cold full moon tonight.

"The sky is going to change!"

"Xiao Si, look at the full moon tonight, go to Chen to welcome the new year, and the rivers and seas will be peaceful and tranquil in the near future!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Nian did not answer Liu Xiaosi's question, but just looked at the night scene outside the window and sighed. Liu Xiaosi naturally did not understand the deep meaning of his young master's words, but still nodded in agreement. His young master was smart, so whatever he said was right.

In Prince Jin's mansion, after Mu Jiaojiao coaxed her child to sleep, she lit a dim candle and sat in front of the window, reading a storybook, waiting for An San to pass on messages from time to time.

Until dawn, An San sent the last note, which contained only two words: "Done!"

Mu Jiaojiao then put down the notebook she had been reading all night, but still hadn't turned over a few pages. She blew out the candle and fell asleep in a daze.

When she woke up again, it was around 3 p.m. She was awakened by Yunyu, who said that an imperial decree had come from the palace. Eunuch Deyuan, who was to announce the decree, was waiting in Tingxue Hall. He specifically asked Mu Jiaojiao and Jiang Mingzhao to receive the decree. Mu Jiaojiao had no choice but to wash up and rush over with Jiang Mingzhao and everyone else from Prince Jin's Mansion.

Deyuan, who was originally sitting on a chair drinking peach blossom tea which was popular at this time of year, stood up with a smile on his face when he saw Mu Jiaojiao coming. He was not arrogant at all. After complimenting Mu Jiaojiao and Jiang Mingzhao in both explicit and implicit ways, he began to read the imperial edict.

When hearing the announcement, Mu Jiaojiao and Jiang Mingzhao did not kneel, and Deyuan seemed not to see it.

The emperor was sent to heaven to carry the order, and the edict said:

I, a humble figure, have inherited the mandate of Heaven and governed the four seas. I work diligently day and night, never forgetting the teachings of my ancestors or the hopes of the people. However, self-examination reveals many shortcomings, contributing to the unrest in state affairs and the unrest in the hearts of the people. I hereby issue this "Edict of Confession" to make my heart clear and hope that the world will bear witness.

Since ascending the throne, I have diligently governed the country, but the flaws of my arbitrary and dictatorial approach have gradually become apparent both within the government and the people. My decisions may have been biased, and I have failed to open up a wide range of talents and gather wisdom. This is due to my inability to do so. I must reflect on myself, humbly accept advice, and address my shortcomings.

The late Empress was virtuous and gentle, but due to my selfishness, I caused my wife's death. I take this blame, which is truly a fault of my narrow-mindedness. The late Crown Prince was loyal, virtuous, intelligent and respectful, but I listened to slander, causing this loyal and good man to suffer injustice, the Crown Prince to suffer, and the country to suffer and the people to suffer. I now issue an edict to redress the injustice of the Crown Prince's lineage and the former Prime Minister Xu's family.

The late Crown Prince Jiang Heng possessed brilliant talent, exceptional ability, and noble character, earning him the respect of officials and the love of the people. His eldest son, Jiang Mingzhao, inherited his father's aspirations, possessing both intellect and integrity. The guilt of all is mine, and I fear I am inadequate for this profound responsibility. I must comply with Heaven's will and abdicate the throne to the late Crown Prince's son, Jiang Mingzhao, to pray for the prosperity of the country and the peace of mind of the people.

Considering that the emperor is young and Prince Jin is wise and brave, talented and virtuous, and good at governing the country, Prince Jin Jiang Jin is specially appointed as the Regent of Dingbang, to carry on the ambition of stabilizing the country, assist the emperor in politics, and reassure the people of the country.

I now offer this "Edict of Confession" to comfort the world. I hope all officials and people will assist the new emperor to revitalize our great country. Although I have abdicated, my heart is with the people of the world. I wish to pray for the people of the world, and pray that our country of Yu will be prosperous and peaceful forever.

"Long live my emperor, long live my emperor!"

After receiving the decree, everyone shouted and expressed their gratitude, then stood up. Every maid and servant had a look of joy on their face. Their young prince had now become the legitimate young emperor, and their prince had become the regent, and his status had risen steadily. As servants, they naturally benefited from it.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

"Congratulations to the Regent Princess, congratulations to the Regent Princess!"

Deyuan was a perceptive person. Seeing this, he immediately congratulated Jiang Jin and Mu Jiaojiao loudly.

After Mu Jiaojiao exchanged a few pleasantries with him, she gestured to Yunyu, who took out a purse filled with wedding money from her sleeve and happily handed it to Deyuan.

If this happened on any other day, Deyuan would not have dared to accept the offer, but today, there were many happy events in Prince Jin's Mansion, oh, it should be the Prince Regent's Mansion, and now there was a little emperor, so he naturally did not refuse.

Before leaving, he did not forget to tell Mu Jiaojiao and Jiang Mingzhao that the Regent had ordered that the young emperor should temporarily live in the Regent's Palace for the next few days, and would only move into the palace after he ascended the throne on a certain day.

The news spread like the wind, and it spread throughout the streets and alleys of Yudu in less than half an hour after the edict of repentance was issued. From Yudu, couriers were sent out continuously, trying to convey the edict to every corner of Dayu in the shortest time possible.

As the saying goes, the moon is full on the 16th.

That night, the breeze was gentle, the moon was high in the sky, and the moonlight was clear. In Lingyunxuan, the lights were bright. Mu Jiaojiao was testing Jiang Mingxiao's pharmacology recitation. Jiang Mingzhao did not review his lessons as usual, but was casually teasing Manman by Manman's little bed with a rattle that Jiang Mingxiao had pulled out from somewhere.

"Yeah yeah~"

Little Manman is not even three months old yet, but he is changing every day. He has long shed his ugly cat-like appearance and is now as delicate as a fair-skinned little boy. He watches Jiang Mingzhao teasing him and babbles a few times in support.

Mu Jiaojiao looked at Jiang Mingzhao, who had been in a bad state since the imperial edict was read out. She put down the collection of medicinal herbs, stood up, walked to her two sons, one big and one small, touched Jiang Mingzhao's head, and waved away the servants.

"What's wrong? You're about to become the emperor, yet you're still so unhappy?"

Yes, Mu Jiaojiao could see that her eldest son, who had always wanted her to worry about him, was in a bad mood at the moment.

Jiang Mingzhao looked at his mother's lazy and casual appearance, and when he heard her caring words, he pursed his lips and said nothing.

Mu Jiaojiao didn't urge him, but just reached out and pinched Jiang Mingzhao's little face, then reached out and pinched his chubby arms, with a smile in her eyes.

"Mother, after Zhao'er ascends the throne, he can no longer live with you and father!"

Jiang Mingzhao watched Mu Jiaojiao bullying her brother, secretly brewing something in his heart, and then he couldn't help but say out loud what he had been holding back for half a day.

"What? Could it be that after you become the little emperor, I am no longer your mother? Jiang Jin is no longer your father? This palace is no longer your home?"

Mu Jiaojiao rolled her eyes inwardly after hearing the child's words. She didn't try to comfort Jiang Mingzhao, who had momentarily lost his mind, but instead asked a series of rhetorical questions, followed by a cold snort, "Humph! You're truly a heartless little wolf cub!"

Jiang Mingzhao received Mu Jiaojiao's cold stare, but he was not unhappy at all. Instead, a smile appeared on his face, and his happiness was visibly visible.

"Mother, Zhao'er will always be your son, and the palace will always be your home!"

"Hmm~ Now that's a bit more manly!"

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