Chapter 399: How Will the Chen Family Be Dealt With?

402. Chapter 402: How Will the Chen Family Be Dealt With?

Princess Consort of Qi was shouted at, and her ears buzzed in a continuous hum.

After a good half hour, she finally leaned on a chair and sat down: "It's a bit noisy."

But precisely because of this clamor, it feels lively.

Their vigor is strong, showing the children have been well raised; barring any mishap, they should be able to stand.

Thinking of that, Princess Consort of Qi couldn't help but laugh.

Sui Sui turned a corner and came back around the doorway.

He was blocked there by Feng Xuanbo, who pretended to be a big tiger and let out a roar before pouncing on Sui Sui.

Sui Sui wasn't scared; copying Fifth Brother, she let out a howl and lunged at the opponent!

Feng Xuanrui, seeing he was lagging, surged forward, intercepted in the middle, and knocked Feng Xuanbo down.

The two little boys fell together, exclaiming "Ow, my mother!" The servants hurried over to look, and Princess Consort of Qi, hearing the commotion, also stood up.

Fortunately, neither was injured; at worst they felt a sore spot, which would heal in no time.

After confirming they were fine, Princess Consort of Qi finally sat back down with relief.

The children quickly forgot the little episode and started a new round of chase.

Princess Consort of Qi finally saw at the end and wondered, where are they chasing a ball?

They are chasing the little sister.

Sui Sui, pursued by her brothers, runs faster than a horse; her short legs leave afterimages.

The brothers don't truly chase; they pause now and then, giving each other a chance to catch their breath.

When Sui Sui rests enough, she chases again.

Princess Consort of Qi: …

Fine, as long as the children are happy.

Just don't know how things are going over at the palace.

Prince Qing and Prince Qi entered the palace, naturally concerning Sui Sui's status, and also to investigate how the Jin Yangzi Residence learned about Sui Sui's affairs.

This matter…

His Majesty indeed knows.

He has countless informants in Jing Cheng; for anything he wishes to know, without many questions, secret guards or spies will investigate it thoroughly and present it to the Imperial Desk.

This matter was submitted to the Imperial Desk early this morning; His Majesty glanced at it a few times, got a rough idea, and then stopped looking.

When the two younger brothers entered the palace and mentioned the matter, His Majesty leisurely said, "It is said… Xu Lao Fu Ren of the Jin Yangzi Residence had a dream, dreaming of her own granddaughter."

Prince Qi:?

Prince Qing:??

Is that her granddaughter?

Just dreamed about her?

Does she need a face?

Prince Qi's expression was not good, and Prince Qing also knit his brows, his face cold.

His Majesty, seeing the two younger brothers' grim faces, sighed lightly: "Regarding this, I have already sent people to investigate. The provisional explanation is that Xu Lao Fu Ren dreamed; the specifics still need asking, but dreaming is rather bizarre."

As the two brothers understood, "Is that your granddaughter? You just dreamed?"

It makes it sound as if someone had actually been your granddaughter.

Prince Qing speaks little, and in the Emperor's presence he always watches his words, never saying everything.

In contrast, as His Majesty's own brother, Prince Qi has fewer reservations; he furrowed his brows, hands on his knees, and bluntly asked, "What did she dream about? Is that her granddaughter? Her face is quite big."

After the jab, Prince Qi pursed his lips and then said, "By the way, elder brother, how should we deal with the Chen family?"

Regarding this, it still depends on the progress at Da Li Si.

However, because the abuse of the little princess is something they haven't encountered before.

Thus, even if they follow the law, there are still many aspects that can be maneuvered.

Plainly put, whatever His Majesty wants, Da Li Si can basically act accordingly.

When Prince Qi asked, His Majesty thought for a moment and said, "I intend to send them to the Southwest Quarry; the consumption there is greater."

Quarrying is hard work and extremely dangerous.

Situations where a single disagreement leads to being crushed to death happen frequently.

Therefore, personnel are depleted quickly.

Moreover, the Southwest is remote; although the climate is decent, the conditions near the quarry are quite ordinary.

His Majesty thinks exile there is a good choice.

As for outright execution?

That's too cheap for them.

Prince Qi, after listening, thought that the Southwest was still too cheap for them.

So he quickly spoke, "How about the northern region? It's cold there."

And the border there isn't exactly stable.

Going there doesn't require much physical labor; generally the garrison troops are assigned to farming, raising pigs, and the like.

His Majesty hasn't yet decided where to exile the Chen family; hearing Prince Qi's suggestion, he nodded, "That works too."

Prince Qing actually wanted to send them to the Northwest; he has lived there many years and knows its harsh cold.

However, he also felt…

Nian Niang probably doesn't want to see these people exist.

So, don't let these people come over and make the wet nurse's place even dirtier.

Prince Qing hesitated, but he neither showed it nor spoke up, appearing completely willing to let His Majesty arrange things.

The Chen family's disposition can be decided at any time.

Regarding Sui Sui's identity issue, His Majesty felt it wasn't a big problem; Prince Qing had outstanding military achievements, and even if the old fogies of the Censorate were harsh, they wouldn't dare be harsh toward Prince Qing.

Besides, they have no descendants; now they want to acknowledge their biological daughter back—what's wrong with that?

His Majesty said that regarding this matter, he would negotiate with the Censorate officials, and there was no need for Prince Qi and Prince Qing to worry, let alone for little cutie Sui Sui to worry about these adults' problems.

Being a child, she just needs to grow up happily.

Regarding the potato matter earlier, His Majesty's reward still hasn't been issued.

However, a good harvest is only one aspect.

After the year turns, if we keep planting and reach new highs, then the reward at that time will be the main part.

Now it's just about making the child happy.

In short, we need a lot of data to verify the potato's high yield and edibility before we can prove Sui Sui's merit.

So, more results and rewards will have to wait until next year to be granted.

As for this year…

After His Majesty thought carefully, he then said: "I previously awarded Xiangshui County to Sui Sui as a fief, but now I think that place is too remote and barren; I should also add the neighboring Liangjin County."

In terms of status, it wouldn't be proper to directly turn the commandery princess into a princess.

Besides, if it really happened, Prince Qing and Prince Qi wouldn't be happy.

Then we can only make up for it from elsewhere.

For example, land and property.

His Majesty thought a fief would be fine.

As for Sui Sui, this child who brings good fortune, His Majesty is still extremely kind and benevolent.

If we give him more things, Heaven might reward him with even more good things.

His Majesty thought it was just the tax revenue from a place, which he could afford.

Compared to what Heaven might give him back, what he gives are only small things.

Don't be so stingy, or Heaven might look down on him as a ruler.

He is the Emperor!

Being stingy looks bad!

The second watch is at 19:00.