C104 (2/2)
”Your Majesty …” Rong'er called out softly, as if seeking a bit of reassurance.
Xuan Ye came back to his senses and softly said to Rong'er, ”Rong'er, I know how much you love me, but you have never been a pampered or proud person, and you have never asked me to love you alone. That's why I like you more.” Xuan Ye looked at Rong'er. ”In the past, I had less consideration for the harem, so I never thought that there would be someone thinking in this harem. Zhang Le Qi hurt my child, so I can't forgive her. Absolutely not.”
”That Zhang Chang Zai …” Rong'er asked, trembling slightly. Perhaps she had already guessed the answer in her heart.
”Death penalty.” Xuan Ye said expressionlessly.
”Then her family …” Rong'er raised his head from Xuan Ye's embrace and looked at him with an uneasy expression.
Xuan Ye did not look at Rong'er. His face was still expressionless, but he still looked straight ahead and firmly said two words, ”Exterminate.”
Rong'er suddenly felt weak. She couldn't help Zhang LEqi, she couldn't help the emperor when he decided on something. She felt herself trembling.
He turned around and looked at Rong'er's sorrowful face as he softly said, ”Rong'er, in the future, there will be more women entering the harem. This is not allowed in my palace, absolutely not allowed, so I can't be soft-hearted. You should understand the principle of making an example for us.”
Rong'er nodded with a pale face. She knew that the Emperor was right, so she asked while trembling: ”When will Zhang Chang Zai be executed?”
”Tomorrow.” Xuan Ye let out a heavy sigh, ”I am not a heartless person. Back then, when Zhang family was by my side for three years, I truly felt that she served me pretty well, or at least took care of me to the best of her ability. As long as I doted on her, she was given the title, which is already an enormous honor for her.
”What about Ann?” Rong'er suddenly thought.
”The Empress Dowager wanted Dong Chang Zai to take care of her. All these years, Dong Chang Zai has restrained himself and even gave birth to a princess. I also think it's more appropriate for her to take care of him.” Xuan Ye replied softly.
Rong'er could not help but think to himself: Zhang Chang Zai is already on the verge of being killed.
”Also …” Xuan Ye said softly, ”Dong Sishu's uncle is Dong Wei Guo, a Jiangxi Patrol Officer. According to General Hillgen, Wu Sanguan and his men have advised Dong Wei Guo to surrender. Dong Wei Guo has refused and actively fought against the rebel army, so I intend to promote Dong Wen to be the governor of Jiangxi. I am Dong Sishu's father, Dong Daqi, and have promoted Dong Sishu to a noble. ”
Rong'er just tightly leaned against Xuan Ye's chest and didn't say anything. She thought about it a lot, but it really was a lot …
”Master!” ”Little Blue called out to Rong'er, calling him back from his memories.” Mistress, just now, the Palace of Gentle Serenity sent word to all the young masters of the Palace to come to the Palace of Peace tomorrow morning. ”
Rong'er nodded.
”Mistress, why was Young Master Zhang killed?” Xiaoqing asked, puzzled.
Rong'er used a handkerchief to wipe away the tears on his face and said softly, ”Tomorrow, the empress dowager will announce it to everyone.”