Xia Dongchun made a quick decision. Since something like this happened, why not take this opportunity to make his brother take the blame and resign?

It's just that she feels sorry for Xia Tengyun's innocent injury, and the injury is so serious. She doesn't know how cruel those beasts were.

She sent the news to Xia Lingyun, and Lingyun also deeply agreed with her idea.

A few days later, the report of Xia Wei's apology and resignation after drinking was spread to Yangxin Hall.

The emperor specially summoned Xia Dongchun to accompany him to Yangxin Hall.

Xia Dongchun walked slowly into the Yangxin Hall and saluted generously and dignifiedly.

"Sit down. Su Peisheng, give Concubine Chang a cup of Junshan Silver Needle that I drink."

Xia Dongchun sat down calmly, waiting for the emperor to speak.

"Your brother committed a crime, and I punished him by dismissing him from office and reflecting. Why didn't I see you come to me to plead for mercy?" the emperor said calmly.

"I think my brother deserves it," Xia Dongchun said concisely and concisely.

"Oh? Someone in the court said that the case of the escaped slaves was originally caused by Xia Wei's subordinates neglecting their duties and lax supervision. Xia Wei led people to hunt down the escaped slaves in time and handed over the relevant people to Dali Temple. I still want to punish him. For losing his position, the punishment is a bit harsh." The emperor said unintentionally.

"I don't understand the affairs of the court. I only know that there is negligence in supervision and lax control. This matter can be big or small. This time it is just a group of official slaves who escaped and have been recovered. It would be more unlucky. , causing more serious consequences, I am afraid that my brother will be blamed for his death, the emperor just asked him to be dismissed from his post and reflect, which is a small punishment but a big warning." Xia Dongchun said sincerely.

"You are very obedient, and your brother is also pious. Today, your brother submitted a plea of ​​apology. He spoke sincerely and is willing to take the blame and resign from his official position. He will no longer be an official." The emperor said without distinguishing between joy and anger.

"Brother, he is not worthy of his responsibilities and has disappointed the emperor. Although I don't understand the affairs of the court, I understand my brother. Today, my second nephew also caused trouble in the camp and was injured before he could show his potential. Look. Looking at such an unfulfilled son and thinking about his own inability to handle affairs, my brother may not be able to serve as an official in the court anymore." Xia Dongchun said with regret.

"I have also heard about this matter. The people who had a dispute with Xia Wei's second son were a few children from the Queen's mother's family. Your nephew is unable to fight with four hands, so he will naturally be injured. But those children are not here either. Seeking benefits, I remember that I personally promoted Xia Wei's eldest son, and he has made great progress. Your two nephews are so brave. As for the serious injuries, I have sent two imperial doctors to Xia Mansion. We made a special trip to diagnose and treat him, so you don’t have to worry too much." The emperor comforted him.

Xia Dongchun hurriedly stood up and bowed to express his gratitude.

"My brother is not doing things well, and the juniors are not living up to expectations. Thanks to the emperor for not giving up, I would like to thank the emperor for his kindness on behalf of my brother."

"As you said, the crime of neglect of duty can be big or small, but I intend to punish him severely. It is because the Queen's family is clinging to this matter, and the Queen Mother has personally intervened. If your brother has resigned from his post, I will punish him. Please make more compensation." The emperor said with a hint of helplessness.

"The emperor's words are serious. My brother has already made a mistake. If he makes a mistake, he should be punished. There is no need for any compensation. I, the concubine, thank the emperor for his grace on behalf of my brother." Xia Dongchun thanked him.

"I will give your brother an excuse to recover from his illness, and your nephew. After he recovers from his injuries, he will fill the gap for the general manager. He will be ranked in the sixth rank. If he performs well, I will not treat him badly in the future. Kill him." The emperor said again, his voice was as unhappy and angry as ever, but Xia Dongchun could hear a hint of debt in it.

Xia Dongchun made a great gift and thanked her solemnly. She knew in her heart that the matter was settled.

The elder brother regained his white body, and Xia Dongchun was considered to be in decline.

When the imperial edict was issued in the imperial court, the palace looked like an mausoleum, and few nobles like Qi wanted to rejoice in others' misfortune.

Xia Dongchun returned to Yanxi Palace and looked at Hongmin and Qiong Wei who were having fun. Xia Dongchun sighed, but still felt a little worried in her heart. If this is the result, I think the queen will be satisfied. The seventh elder brother's family has lost power, and his uncle has become white. No matter how much his cousin grows, he will still be separated by a layer.

Logically speaking, in terms of family background, who can be better than the eighth elder brother who was raised in Jingren Palace. Behind him are two powerful Manchu clans, the Uranala clan and the Fucha clan, and he is also the adopted son of the Queen of the Middle Palace. If he has a good life, Teaching, it is reasonable to discuss the crown prince, but Xia Dongchun knew very well that the queen would not give up just yet.

Concubine Hui, Concubine Jing, and Concubine Yan got the news and brought them to Yanxi Palace to comfort Xia Dongchun.

Xia Dongchun had a plan at this time. The empress was ruthless, and she was afraid that it would become even worse in the future. How could she protect her children and family if she just sat there and waited for death?

She thought to herself that behind Shen Meizhuang was Shen Zishan, the co-leader of Jeju, who had a princess at his knees.

As Concubine Jing raised her sixth elder brother Hongluo, she was naturally willing to protect him.

Yan Guiren has a great favor, and only Xia Dongchun can get a glimpse of his identity.

She also has two sons and a daughter, and is in the position of concubine. Concubine Jing and concubine Hui are co-managers of the Sixth Palace, and Yan Guiren is so favored. If they join forces to deal with the queen, wouldn't it be easy?

Although this matter is feasible, it must be considered in the long term and cannot be rushed.

The weather was getting colder. Xia Dongchun learned from Xia Lingyun that Xia Tengyun's injuries were almost healed. There were only a few injuries to the bones and they needed to be taken care of. If he could be taken care of safely until the end of the year, there would be no serious problems. It's in the way.

Xia Dongchun ordered Ging Guo to search the warehouse and find a lot of supplements. He asked the emperor for instructions and sent them to Xia's family. The emperor also deliberately added a lot.

In the afternoon of this day, Xia Dongchun woke up from a nap. She had always had the habit of taking naps. After giving birth to Hongmin and Qiongwei, she often took naps in the same place. Therefore, lunch at Yanxi Palace is always earlier. After lunch, Xia Dongchun coaxes the two children to take a nap together.

After getting up to wash up, he heard the mess outside and asked Bai Guo to go out and take a look, only to find out that something had happened to the eighth prince.

In the afternoon, the sixth brother's wet nurse took him to play in the imperial garden. Concubine Jing was busy with palace affairs at the time, so she just said she would go there after finishing her work.

The sixth elder brother was a little tired from playing, so the wet nurse took him to find a pavilion to rest. Unexpectedly, he met Jingui, who was bringing the eighth elder brother out to play.

Seeing that the sixth elder brother was resting here, Jingui took the eighth elder brother to the pavilion and let the two elder brothers play together.

The eighth elder brother can already walk steadily, but the sixth elder brother is seven or eight months older than him and can already speak clearly.

Mr. Jin asked the wet nurse about nothing more than how the sixth brother ate, how he slept, and what he did every day.

Unexpectedly, the palace maid who was a noble lady actually blocked the wet nurse's sight as if on purpose, and the wet nurse did not notice anything was wrong.

When I thought of Brother Six again, I heard a childish cry.

He quickly got up to check, and it turned out that the eighth prince had fallen down the steps of the pavilion.

Jingui hurriedly stepped forward to check and saw that the injury was not serious, but it looked scary, with a bruise on his forehead.


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