Near the New Year, even though Xu ChangAn, Wang Residence's Wangfei was treated coldly by Wangye in the eyes of outsiders, he was still Wang Residence's Wangfei and naturally needed to do a lot of things. Xu ChangAn was busy every day, so even if Xiao QingYan didnât come here yesterday, he didnât care much. Today when he heard the news from the Palace, he was able to know that yesterday Xiao QingYan was filed a suit by the courtiers some days ago; this said that he was bewitched by the evil lady of Southern Xinjiang and mistreated Xian Wangfei.
Whether he had been mistreated by Xiao QingYan or not, only Xu ChangAn was clear in his heart, but what Xiao QingYan had done in front of the outsiders in recent days did seemed so to the others. Furthermore, the courtiers' details⌠If Nan Xi was really just an anonymous orphan girl, perhaps it would not attract much attention. This accusation against Xiao QingYan, could it be the work of the people behind Nan Xi?
âWangfei, what are you stunned about? Youâd better hurry into the Palace to see the Emperor. Since they have accused Wangye of maltreatment to you, as long as you enter the Palace and explain to His Majesty, those people will surely have nothing to say!â The messengers from the Palace were sent by Xiao QingYue. They were still waiting outside. Currently, it was the two Wu brothers who were anxiously begging to Xu ChangAn.
The two Wu brothers were also somewhat dissatisfied with Wangyeâs behavior. They felt that Wangye had indeed gone too far with Wangfei. How was this person changeable? Previously, he clearly was very kind to Wangfei, but no matter how much they complained it was only a complaint, the two Wu brothers did not want him to have an incident after all. They had been with him for many years. Naturally, they knew that their Master could not have been said that way.
âLetâs go! Weâll go into the Palace right away. No matter what this is, I have to see the person before I say anything." The Emperor had left the person in the Palace overnight, and still had not let him to go back. In any case, it was impossible for that person to remain in the Palace to properly confess. Xu ChangAn did not know whether he had suffered or not.
Not knowing whether he was affected by Xiao QingYan's suffering, Xu ChangAn slipped passed the Succeeding Empress Palace and went directly to the Emperor for advice. As soon as it announced that Xian Wangfei was out to see him, the Emperorâs face became a little better than a dark night. That unworthy son of his used his own personal morality as a reason to abolished Xu family. But he himself made such a mistake. Wasnât it handing the handle to someone else and letting them clean it up?!
âQuickly announce!â
âEr-chen paying respect to Imperial Father.â This was Xu ChangAnâs first self-proclaimed as 'er-chen' in front of the Emperor. He was Xiao QingYanâs Wangfei, he certainly deserved this self-proclaimed in front of the Emperor. But previously, he did not want it, not to make Xiao QingYan felt awkward by this self-proclaimed, so he never claimed himself as such.
Hearing Xu ChangAnâs self-proclaimed, the emperor knew that he at last had stepped over an obstacle.
âQingYun came at the right time! How Xian Wang treated you usually? If he treated you harshly, don't hesitate to come to Imperial Father, Imperial Father will certainly give justice to you.â
When Xu ChangAn first arrived, he just bowed to the emperor to pay his respect, but when the emperorâs words end, he immediately fell on his knees and looked at the Emperor with sincerity: âImperial Father, er-chen does not know what Imperial Father spoke of, or who spoke to you, but er-chen knows that what those people were saying are all just babbling nonsense to bully the monarch!
"Er-chen and Xian Wang are both men. Although we aren't like a loving and affectionate married couple who are joined at the hip, but we respect each other like a married couple. When er-chen entered Xian Wang Residence, Xian Wang respects er-chen very much. He will never let er-chen lose the dignity that a Xian Wangfei should have. This is known to all the people in the residence.
"Right, Imperial Father should know that Xian Wang had personally invited the Imperial Physician from the Palace to nurse my health, knowing that er-chen liked horse-riding. As of today, er-chen's colt was personally found by the Xian Wang.
Imperial Father, those people who slandered Xian Wang, in the end, for what reason they said so? Did they have people following at Xian Wang's side or did they themselves got under er-chen's and Xian Wang's bed? How can they know such a secret thing in Xian Wang Residence?" Having said about Xian Wang's grievances, Xu ChangAn went to renege it and filed a suit! The prince's private affairs could be inquired thoroughly like that? What did they want to do? Wanted to rebel?! Even dared to leave saboteur in the prince's official residence!
With a faint smile from the corners of his mouth, the Emperor let the person rise. The Emperor even took a step and humbly helped Xu ChangAn, who was kneeling on the ground.
Xu ChangAn knew what was going on; Xiao QingYanâs position in the emperorâs heart was absolutely very important. The Emperor cared about his eldest son and now, the Emperor probably had been waiting for him to come to relieve his sonâs encirclement.
âImperial Father, Wangye did not return home yesterday. Er-chen thought it was near the New Year, so Imperial Father wanted him to accompany in the Palace, but now⌠Imperial Father, where is Wangye? Er-chen wants to see him." Xu ChangAnâs anxious face did not seem to be faked. He was really anxious. He did not know whether this happened suddenly or was planned by Xiao QingYan himself. He needed to see the person before he had an idea.
âIn his former palace, Zhen will order the palace's people to show you over. As for⌠As for yesterdayâs courtier's crime report, ask him yourself.â
After leaving with the palace's people, Xu ChangAn was quite calm. Judging from the Emperorâs reaction, Xiao QingYan should have nothing happen to him; at least the Emperor would surely protect him.
Xiao QingYan lived in a palace very close to the Late Empress' Changsheng Palace when he was young. When Xu ChangAn went to Xiao QingYan's place, there was only one eunuch keeping guard, and no other people beside him. Such a big deserted palace, made people felt slight chill. âWangye.â Xu ChangAn halted the eunuch so stop following him further, and walked slowly to Xiao QingYanâs side. After watching the person entered, Xiao QingYan sent the eunuch beside him out.
After only two people remained in the hall, Xu ChangAn quickly asked, âWhatâs going on, Wangye? Her Highness Princess sent people to Wang Residence to say that you were filed a suit by the courtiers yesterday. His Majesty was very angry. Whatâs going on in the end?"
âYouâve finally arrived. Right now, I'm not free to talk about it to you. Wait till we get back. In a moment, go to see Imperial Father together with me, I will mention to him to raise Nan Xi as a Cefei. You need to speak for me. You can rest assured that Imperial Father will never agree. By the way, I told you a few days ago that if you want to go out to your maternal grandfatherâs home, you can mention it with Imperial Father in a moment." Xiao QingYan without company was worried helplessly in the Palace, and he could not ask for Xu ChangAn to go to the Palace himself. Now that Xu ChangAn came, he was at last reassured. Otherwise, he really did not know how to continue performing this act.
Looking at Xu ChangAnâs puzzled face, Xiao QingYan did not want to explain immediately. He was afraid that if he explained clearly, after a while, he would let the cat out of the bag in front of so many people.
Xu ChangAn did not know what idea Xiao QingYan was making, but when he could hear the request he wanted to mention with the Emperor, Xu ChangAn's heart had some stirring. He didnât look forward to this day long ago. Since it came, let nature take its course.
When they went to see the Emperor together, they met a lot of palace's people. Xu ChangAnâs depression and worry on his face did not seem to be faked. Everyone knew what was going on: It seems that Xian Wang and Xian Wangfei did not make up and maybe he also abused Xian Wangfei in Wang Residence for a woman from southern Xinjiang.
When the cup thrown by the Emperor struck beside him, Xu ChangAn could only reluctantly calm himself, and took the initiative to say to the angry Emperor, âImperial Father, it is also my responsibility as Wangfei to continue the descendants for Wangye. Since Wangye has desired a woman, making arrangement for it should be the right thing. That Miss Nan Xi also lived in Wang Residence for a period of time, regardless of appearance and personality, they are all good. Beg Imperial Father to make it happen for Wangye." When Xiao QingYan arrived, he did not say anything else to the Emperor, but directly proposed to accept Nan Xi as a Cefei. The Emperor was angered and not to mention he smashed the things in his hands directly, even the cup beside him was also smashed towards Xiao QingYan.
Yesterday in the Imperial Court, Xiao QingYan denied that he had abused Wangfei, but did not deny that he had fallen in love with a woman of Southern Xinjiang. The Emperor had let him cooled down for a night. Not only did he not know repentance, he even went as far as becoming more intense! Not only would he continue to keep that woman, but also took her as a Cefei!
âShut up! As a Xian Wangfei, you should advise if Xian Wang acting willfully and making a scene! How can you following him to act arbitrarily regardless of the rules?! You neednât say anything anymore. That what-her-name Nan Xi, if she wants to follow Xian Wang, she can! But as long as Zhen still is the one to make decisions, she will not be delusional to have a status! Go back!â The New Yearâs Eve feast would be held in two days. Xu ChangAn looked at the angry Emperor and wondered whether they need to enter the Palace the day after tomorrow.
But no matter whether they need to enter the Palace or not after two days, remembering Xiao QingYanâs wordsâŚ. He could make that request now. "Imperial Father! Imperial Father, er-chen has one more thing to say. Imperial Father, er-chen has not seen maternal grandfatherâs family since childhood. Before mother died, she ordered er-chen to return to the grandfatherâs home in Feng Province to be recognized by them. Imperial Father, er-chen wants to go to grandfatherâs home after the spring, to visit two old people on behalf of mother's filial piety. Beg Imperial Father to make it happen.â Not to mention Xian Wang's affairs at all, but to go out alone, the people around the Emperor guessed that Wangfei was annoyed with Xian Wang to make such a decision.
Otherwise, why did he not mention it sooner or later, but at this time?
Looking at them thoughtfully, the Emperor did not directly answer Xu ChangAnâs request, but said to Xiao QingYan, âDo you hear Xian Wangfei's words clearly?â
âAnswering Imperial Father, er-chen has heard clearly.â
âSince it's like this, after spring, you will accompany your Wangfei back to Feng Province to pay a visit to his grandparents.â
"Imperial Father! Er-chenâŚâ
âAlright! Don't say anymore, retreat! Next year, Xian Wang has to accompany Wangfei to his maternal grandfatherâs home for a visit, it is decided!" The Emperorâs intention was known to all, probably for Xian Wang to accompany Xian Wangfei home, to make amends to Xian Wangfei, and at the same time resist the cabinet ministersâ offence. Wasn't it said that the relationship between Xian Wang and Xian Wangfei was not good? Where was it wrong with them? As a matter of fact, weren't they going to go on tour together?