Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield-Chapter 742 - 305: Zhao’s Proclamation to the World, Shaking All Under Heaven! (Part 2)
And the numerous princes and princesses also paid their respects to Ying Zheng and Xia Dong’er.
Although Xia Dong’er was not their real mother, as the Empress, Ying Zheng’s children had to address her as "Mother Empress" upon meeting her.
This is the status of the rightful wife.
"You all may rise." Xia Dong’er smiled gently and glanced over the numerous children of Ying Zheng before her.
There were more than twenty.
Among them, Zhao Feng only recognized Fusu and Hu Hai, the rest were unfamiliar to him.
The youngest ones seemed to be one or two years younger than Zhao Feng’s eldest son, Zhao Qi.
With so many offspring, not to mention Zhao Feng being unfamiliar, it was likely that his father wasn’t very familiar with them either.
The Imperial Family lacks familial affection, precisely because there are too many offspring.
"Fusu."
"I heard you’ll be heading to the Northern Frontier soon?"
Xia Dong’er’s concerned gaze fell on Fusu.
"Replying to Mother Empress, I will be departing in the coming days." Fusu replied immediately.
"You haven’t seen your mother yet, have you?" Xia Dong’er asked further.
Upon hearing this!
Fusu displayed a forlorn expression.
"My maternal grandfather committed a great crime, Mother is in seclusion." Fusu said mournfully.
Regarding this matter.
Fusu harbored no resentment.
After all.
His maternal grandfather committed a heinous crime, and if dealt with completely according to Qin Law, the whole Mi family would be implicated.
His mother chose self-imprisonment to protect the Mi family.
Otherwise.
Under Qin Law, the best outcome for the Mi family would have been to be reduced to slavery.
"Brother Zheng."
Xia Dong’er turned her head and tenderly called out.
"Speak." Ying Zheng smiled slightly, having understood Xia Dong’er’s thoughts.
"Mi Qi is dead, the crime of treason has been established."
"You and I have been apart for many years, both separated from our fathers for long, understanding the pain of not meeting."
"Now Fusu’s mother is in seclusion in the palace, and they cannot meet."
"As stability reigns over the realm, and I am newly the Empress, overseeing the harem."
"Therefore, I seek a favor from Brother Zheng for Fusu, to pardon the Mi family, and allow them mother and son to meet." Xia Dong’er said tenderly.
Upon hearing this.
Fusu’s eyes showed a hopeful gleam.
"Since you’ve asked, how could I refuse?"
Ying Zheng smiled, extending boundless favor to Xia Dong’er.
"Zhao Gao."
Ying Zheng called out loudly.
"I am here, Your Majesty." Zhao Gao replied immediately.
"Transmit my decree."
"Lift the confinement of the Mi family, everything else remains unchanged." Ying Zheng said slowly.
"I accept the decree." Zhao Gao accepted the decree and withdrew.
"Your child thanks Father Emperor, thanks Mother Empress." Fusu knelt directly, filled with gratitude.
"Such skill."
"This woman is no ordinary person."
"So easily gaining Fusu’s allegiance."
Mrs. Hu mocked inwardly upon witnessing Xia Dong’er’s actions.
"I am considering your mother, otherwise, I have no reason to forgive her." Ying Zheng said coolly.
"Your child thanks Mother Empress again." Fusu thanked once more.
"Father Emperor."
"In ten days, is there not to be a ceremony at the Ancestral Temple for recognition and returning to the family line?"
"I wish to first visit Yong City, to bring Empress Dowager Huayang back." Zhao Feng suddenly spoke.
"Yong City isn’t far, but it takes four to five days, and if you want to bring Empress Dowager Huayang back, it will require more time."
"Ten days’ time is insufficient." Ying Zheng responded.
"Then how about postponing by half a month?" Zhao Feng suggested with a smile.
"I’ll dispatch the Imperial Guard Army to accompany you." Ying Zheng stated.
"No need."
"The trusted aides beside me are seasoned soldiers from the army, I won’t be taking too many, five hundred will be enough."
"And once Empress Dowager Huayang is brought back, I will then deploy the Yong City Imperial Guards." Zhao Feng said with a smile.
Upon hearing this.
Ying Zheng’s expression subtly changed, understanding Zhao Feng’s intentions.
"If that’s the case, then go ahead."
"Now that the realm is secure, there are no mountain bandit threats between Xianyang and Yong City, five hundred men may be few, but enough to protect you." Ying Zheng reassured smoothly.
"Thank you, Father Emperor."
Zhao Feng immediately expressed his gratitude.
Meanwhile in the hall.
Mrs. Hu and Hu Hai exchanged a glance, both showing a hint of pleasure.
After the concubines dispersed.
"Is this drawing the serpent out of its hole?"
Ying Zheng amusingly looked at Zhao Feng.
"The enemy hides in the shadows, we must give them an opportunity, always staying in Xianyang surrounded by trusted aides makes it hard for them to act."
"Therefore."
"I shall create an opportunity for them." Zhao Feng said with a smile.
"Isn’t this rather obvious? Can you be sure they will take action?" Ying Zheng smiled.
"This is an open plot, the opportunity comes only once, they can choose to act or continue to endure."
"Not only the ones from Xianyang but the remnants of the Six States, many desire my life."
"If they don’t seize this opportunity, then there will be none in the future."
"Of course."
"Father Emperor should quickly announce the court’s national policy to the world."
"Add fuel to the fire." Zhao Feng smirked.
He was using himself as bait, luring those lurking in the shadows into action.
The ones in the dark.
Firstly, because he is already the Crown Prince of Qin.
Fusu may have given up, but Hu Hai hasn’t, and people like Huai Zhuang presumably haven’t either, combining both.
Zhao Feng naturally wants to give them the chance.
Let them jump out, to capture them all at once.
Secondly, the remnants of the Six States.
Zhao Feng’s proposed policies strike at their vital points.
Unifying culture, unifying morality.
Additionally, collecting copper and iron across the realm, once accomplished, they would be like mice hiding in the dark.
By intentionally coming out, if they don’t take a gamble, there truly would be no chance.
The bait is set, now it’s just a matter of waiting for them.
