Chapter 2017: Chapter 1955: Doing Our Utmost for Beiyan

Empress Dowager Mo watched the two exchange glances, her eyes filled with even more mirth, and gave a gentle cough.

Wufu quickly sat upright, appearing ready to listen to instructions.

"Since both of you are purely for the sake of this Beiyan realm, then from now on assist and nurture the young emperor well," Empress Dowager Mo spoke formally: "Who the child becomes is shaped by the adults’ guidance. I hope you won’t raise a thankless person."

"Royal Mother, we will do our utmost," Ah Jiu quickly replied.

Empress Dowager Mo nodded: "The Mourning Family trusts you, and I believe the former emperor trusted you too, which is why he entrusted the child to you. Prince Dong is still a blank slate, and how it is painted lies with you. The future is uncertain, but The Mourning Family hopes you won’t regret today’s decision."

The two nodded promptly.

"What you said to Consort Lan and the others earlier, are you sure you want to do it that way?" Empress Dowager Mo looked at Wufu again.

Ah Jiu also looked over, asking, what was said?

Empress Dowager Mo then briefly conveyed what Wufu had told the two concubines.

Wufu touched her neck, saying: "I think, they all have big families behind them. It’s best if we can win them over as allies. And regarding the opening of those King Halls or such, I do indeed have such plans. My thoughts are all hoping for a better future, and for women to have a better life."

She hopes that when women lose their husbands, they won’t wallow in self-pity. She wants to encourage widows to move forward, to see women in the future become independent and strong. This will take a long time, maybe beyond her sight, but she just hopes it will be a bit better, even more so.

"You are kind-hearted," Ah Jiu said: "Regarding Eunuch Lu, I also heard."

"Hmm?" Empress Dowager Mo looked over.

"Eunuch Lu wishes to guard the former emperor’s tomb, I agreed!" Ah Jiu said, having agreed with Wufu, he went along with her.

Empress Dowager Mo was silent for a while, then said: "He is loyal, since this is the case, let him go. But before he leaves, have him hand over all the hidden threads in the palace."

If he is to leave, leave cleanly; otherwise, he shouldn’t leave!

"Your son understands!"

Empress Dowager Mo then took a scroll from Nanny Shui and handed it to Ah Jiu.

Ah Jiu was startled, this bright yellow scroll, is it an Imperial Edict?

"This was given to me by your Imperial Brother before he left," Empress Dowager Mo looked at the scroll, her gaze complex, saying: "You take care of it yourselves, as to the future, it’s up to you."

Ah Jiu and Wufu exchanged a glance, then opened the Imperial Edict.

It was a decree of inheritance, stating that if the young emperor or his descendants commit acts harmful to the Beiyan realm, they may be deposed, with the throne passed to Ah Jiu or his son.

What made Empress Dowager Mo feel complex was that Ah Jiu’s father, the former Retired Emperor, had once written such an Imperial Edict as well; now it’s this, how is it not providing reassurance to her and her son?

"Royal Mother, if the future emperor is not inept, I will never invoke this decree," Ah Jiu stored the Imperial Edict away, seemingly swearing a pledge.

Emperor Yan gives assurance, then he also commits to the city, ensuring his offspring sits firmly on this realm, unless the child is incapable or unwilling!

Empress Dowager Mo said: "The Mourning Family trusts you!" She stood up and said: "The national mourning has ended, Beiyan, from now on it’s in the hands of you young ones!"

Ah Jiu and Wufu nodded together, saying: "Royal Mother rest assured, we will give our all."

Empress Dowager Mo smiled reassuringly; upon returning to the palace, she burned the Retired Emperor’s decree before the Buddha statue. A new emperor brings new ministers; this life-saving retreat, she no longer needs, nor does Ah Jiu.

Afterward, Empress Dowager Mo retired to the harem, living a quiet life, relishing in the company of grandchildren, without interfering in politics, not even the smallest decisions.

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