The abandoned concubine who transmigrated woke up shouting "Long live the widow!"

Jingxue found it unbelievable. "An imperial edict? For me? Is there anything else?"

"The imperial edict is for you, Your Highness. The Prince has just attended court, and Eunuch Fu has brought the edict. This servant is here as instructed by the steward. As for anything else, this servant does not know," Old Guo replied.

"Oh! Let's go back then!" Jingxue said, then went to give Li Quan some instructions.

When Jingxue returned to her estate, Li Ma had already packed the three little ones' things and even brought them some food!

On the way, Jingxue thought about it again and again but dared not imagine that the Emperor had given her a pardon from death!

It's possible that, just like that scoundrel said, the next imperial decree will acknowledge her merits and reward her with some gold, silver, or land.

I told the three little ones about Journey to the West the whole way. By the time we arrived at the Prince's Mansion, it was already late afternoon. The steward was pacing around the gate!

Seeing Jingxue get out of the carriage, he quickly stepped forward and bowed, "Your Highness, Eunuch Fu has come in person. He's been here for quite a while and had lunch at the manor. He said there's no need to call the Prince back! Please wash up and change your clothes to receive the imperial decree!"

Jingxue rubbed her lower back, rolled her eyes, and muttered, "Why didn't you pick a better time to issue an imperial edict!"

The steward was startled and quickly whispered a reminder, "Your Highness, please be careful what you say! We can rest after we receive the imperial decree!"

Xiaoman wasn't home, so Jingxue told the three little ones to stay in the yard while she washed her face.

Holy crap! She can't even comb her hair! During the few days she was at the estate, she just wore a high ponytail.

Never mind, I changed my clothes. The butler was still waiting at the gate of the courtyard!

As the steward entered the main hall, Eunuch Fu was drinking tea, with several large boxes beside him and four eunuchs standing behind him.

The incense table has been set up.

Grandpa Fu put down his teacup and washed his hands.

Jingxue, kneel properly!

Fu Hai produced the imperial edict and began to read aloud, "By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees..."

"A special pardon from death is hereby granted, usable three times! An additional 2000 taels of silver is also bestowed! So be it!"

Jingxue didn't care about the beginning; it was all praise and flattery. But when it came to the "get-out-of-jail-free card," she heard it clearly!

Oh my god! They finally gave it to me!

She waited so long the flowers withered!

It's open again now! Haha...

After kowtowing to express her gratitude, Jingxue stood up.

Grandpa Fu took a brocade box, opened it immediately, and inside lay a golden plaque with a large "免" (exempt) character written on it!

Seeing Jingxue nod, Eunuch Fu respectfully presented it to Jingxue with both hands.

Since Jingxue didn't even have a maidservant, the steward had no choice but to slip a purse to Eunuch Fu, which contained two silver ingots.

Eunuch Fu did not refuse, took it and put it in his pocket, bowed to Jingxue and left with a few eunuchs!

When Eunuch Fu returned to the palace, he wanted to report to the emperor, but was told that the emperor and the fourth prince had gone to Yue'an Palace.

Inside Yue'an Palace, the Emperor Emeritus listened with a serious expression to his youngest son's report.

The emperor sat next to the retired emperor; only the father and his two sons were in the hall.

"Have you treated him well along the way?" the Emperor Emeritus asked.

Ye Musi replied, "Your son has followed His Majesty's instructions. Although we were in a hurry to get there, we did our best to take care of them. Jing Zhiyuan's wife is more than four months pregnant and has a five-year-old son. They have not suffered any hardship!"

"When my son arrived, General Xue did not disturb them. When my son took the Emperor's token and led people to open the secret room, Jing Zhiyuan was also shocked, but he only said one thing: he had never done it!"

"The son also checked the secret room, and it's clearly not newly built; the entrance is on the artificial hill inside the mansion!"

"The witness is the groom from the manor. He is from Qingzhou. Two years ago, the groom from the manor died of illness, so they bought this groom. He is said to be an orphan, and he was also brought back with him!"

"The physical evidence, including the dragon robe and letters, as well as the more than 20,000 taels of silver and some jewelry obtained from the confiscation of the property, have all been handed over to the Ministry of Justice. The imperial edict promoting General Xue to General Yunhui and replacing Jing Zhiyuan in guarding Jizhou has also been read out!"

After listening, the retired emperor turned to Emperor Ye Muming and asked, "What does Your Majesty think?"

The Emperor sighed, "My son doesn't understand Jing Zhiyuan. Even if he did, his mind is hard to fathom. Now that the country is at peace, it's normal for him to harbor thoughts of rebellion!"

"However, this is only one possibility. If we consider your understanding of Jing Zhiyuan, Father, you might think that he would never do such a thing. Then who wants to harm him? Does this person have a personal grudge against Jing Zhiyuan, or is their ultimate goal to weaken the pillars of our Bei Ye?"

The retired emperor let out a breath, his brows furrowed as he leaned back in his chair. "How should this case be tried? Open or secret? Was that thing given to the third son's wife?"

"Yes, he did. Yesterday, the fourth prince sent someone to deliver a message to his son in advance, saying that he would be going to the capital today. However, Fuhai has been at the third prince's residence for a long time and has not returned yet!"

The retired emperor said, "That girl is building a greenhouse on the estate! It will take her some time to get back!"

The emperor said, "If you don't want Jingzhi to die, you have to make it public, otherwise how will the third son's wife save them!"

"That's right! That girl is probably still feeling pretty good right now! Remember, you absolutely must retrieve that thing, otherwise, that girl will fly away!"

The emperor nodded. "Yes, Father, I understand!"

Ye Musi only vaguely understood what he was hearing. The Emperor Emeritus glanced at him and asked, "Did you send someone to inform your third brother?"

Ye Musi blushed. "Yes! I think it's best for Third Brother to tell Third Sister-in-law!"

The Emperor Emeritus sighed again, "Go back! You've had a hard time these past few days!"

Ye Musi bowed respectfully and said, "It's no trouble at all! It's my duty to share the burdens of my father and brother! I'll take my leave!"

After the steward saw off Eunuch Fu, he returned to find that Jingxue had already left. He then called over a few servants and had them carry the four large boxes to Jingning Garden.

Jingxue was overjoyed. When she returned to Jingning Garden, she hugged each of the three little ones.

An'an's face turned red!

She ran into the inner room, took out a large pile of delicious food from the storage space, carried it out for the three children, and then rushed into the bedroom like a whirlwind.

"What's wrong with my sister? That's so strange!" Yingying blinked her big eyes and said seriously.

"I have a feeling that something good must have happened to my sister!" An'an analyzed.

Leap Month picked up a kiwi fruit and asked, "What's this?"

Yingying quickly answered, "I know, I know, it's potatoes!"

An'an also picked one up, squeezed it with her hands, and shook her head, saying, "It's not a potato. Potatoes are hard, this one is a bit soft and it's fuzzy!"

“That’s edamame!” Yingying picked one up too.

"I don't care what it is, I'm going to eat it!" Leap Moon began to peel it.

When Jingxue finally came out after admiring the pardon, good heavens! Yingying's little face was covered in bruises!

Quickly wash her face and change her clothes. We really can't do without Xiaoman. Call An'an and Runyue over and tell them to go find the steward and ask for a carriage to bring Xiaoman back.

Jingxue took out several dishes from her spatial storage to prepare dinner.