Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

Chapter 504: Loyalty and Obedience

Ning Ba left, Xiao Linfeng also left, and the royal family of Gaoli Kingdom was escorted back and sent directly to the Zhongshun Marquis Mansion in the suburbs.

King Gao Li looked up at the four big characters "Zhongshun Marquis Mansion" on the plaque and let out a long breath.

Loyal and obedient?

The third princess' eyes lit up, "Father, the emperor of the Great Yong Kingdom is quite trustworthy. He gave you a marquisate. You won't have to worry about your life anymore."

The nobles are still in the circle of power, so it would be nice to be able to participate in it. She can also take the opportunity to marry a powerful man and never have to worry about food and drink for the rest of her life.

"It's just that this place seems a bit remote and not in the core area of ​​the capital."

How would she know that he had never entered the capital.

King Gao Li rolled his eyes at her in annoyance and said, "We are surrendered subjects, don't expect too much from us."

I said this, but I felt very uncomfortable.

When I walked in, I saw that it was large and spacious. Isn't this a farm? The five-story house is also in farmhouse style, with white walls and red tiles, exuding a rustic atmosphere, not exquisite at all.

Everyone's faces drooped, and they were very angry. "We are just allowed to live here? Is this a mistake?"

The general who sent them here was named Wu, and he was Ning Qi's deputy general. He looked at them expressionlessly, "Yes, there is everything here, including fields, land, and houses. We can be self-sufficient."

King Gao Li suspected that there was something wrong with his ears, "Self-sufficiency?"

Deputy General Wu said as a matter of course, "We in Dayong do not keep idle people. Even if you are a member of the royal family, you have to rely on military merit to be awarded a title."

Gao Liren looked at me and I looked at you, and our faces didn't look good.

Aren’t members of the royal family born with titles?

They felt very uncomfortable and wanted to rage, but were stopped by a look from King Gao Li, "I want to see the emperor."

"Wait for the emperor to summon you."

After saying this, Deputy General Wu looked at them coldly and then walked away.

The third princess was furious. "What's his attitude? Father, let's go and complain to the emperor and demand that he be severely punished."

"Okay, stop making trouble and wait for the emperor to summon you."

A servant came over hurriedly, looking terrified, "Your Majesty, the gate is heavily guarded."

Confinement? King Gao Li's face turned pale. Although he knew that this king was not easy to mess with and had many guesses about his future, it was still hard to accept when the time came.

The third princess couldn't help but get anxious, "Father, are you going to lock us up? We won't be able to go out freely in the future?"

She still wants to go out and play.

The concubine was also anxious, "This is too much. You clearly promised to treat us well."

King Gao Li glared at them unhappily and said, "Shut up, be careful there may be ears on the other side of the wall."

As soon as these words came out, everyone shut their mouths.

Ning Zhiwei listened to Yu Qing's report with an indifferent expression. King Gao Li's family was not a threat. They were kept just as mascots to appease the old people.

After a few years, when Gaoli Kingdom has been turned into a province of Dayong and the old people have truly integrated into it and are living and working in peace and contentment and no longer miss their king, we can take action.

All she did was to reduce unnecessary killings. Governance requires gentleness.

Yu Qing continued, "They have caused a lot of trouble along the way, constantly testing our bottom line. Before, Young Master Ning almost missed your wedding, so he rushed back to deal with the trouble."

Ning Zhiwei asked casually, "What's the matter?"

Yu Qing spoke cautiously, "One of our soldiers had an affair with a palace maid named Gao Li, and the maid became pregnant."

Ning Zhiwei was a little surprised, "So fast? It's only been more than a month along the way?"

Although people have seven emotions and six desires, this is an unmediated relationship.

Of course, if it was consensual, it would at most be a moral flaw, not a violation of military law, and she wouldn't care.

Now we are all citizens of one country and will all be dealt with according to the laws of Dayong.

Yu Qing's mouth twitched. This is not the point.

"The problem is that the maid said in public that she was forced, and also said that we treated Gaoli Kingdom as our harem and played with Gaoli Kingdom's maids at will."

"After that, he hit his head against the wall and committed suicide."

Ning Zhiwei shook her head slightly. This was clearly Gao Liguo's method. It might not kill anyone, but it would disgust you.

Yu Qing said softly, "At that time, the Seventh Young Master punished the soldiers by military law and forcibly suppressed the matter."

Ning Zhiwei played with the teacup and frowned slightly.

Rong Jing, who was sitting on the side, raised his eyebrows. "What does Gao Liguo want? What is their purpose? From what I see, they haven't gained any substantial benefits for the time being."

Ning Zhiwei said calmly, "It's to negotiate with us for more bargaining chips."

Rong Jing was happy. As a surrendered minister, what else could he talk about? He still thought of himself as a high and mighty king? He was not thinking straight.

"Let me handle this matter. I will make them realize what they are."

Ning Zhiwei looked at his eager look and couldn't help but laugh, "Don't kill him."

"I know." Rong Jing didn't take it seriously and brought over a cup of steaming hot tea. "Here, try the tangerine peel tea I brewed. You've had a cough these past two days. The doctor said this will help."

Ning Zhiwei took a sip and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, hmm, it's a little sweet.

King Gaoli waited and waited, but after more than two months he received no summons from the emperor. The whole family, including a group of servants, were crowded into a small farm, and they had to rely on themselves for food, drink, and shelter.

They can have enough food and clothing, but they cannot live in luxury and enjoy the privileges of being high above others.

They tried every possible means, including spending a large sum of money to bribe the soldiers guarding the door and climbing over the wall to get out in the middle of the night, but they were always stopped.

Even if they made a big fuss, there would be no audience because this place is remote and there are no neighbors.

When they were in despair, their benefactor, Rong Jing, finally arrived.

"This is Master Rong Jingrong."

King Gao Li looked at the handsome man in front of him, Rong Jing? Wasn't that the emperor's husband?

He immediately brought his family to pay their respects with great trepidation.

Rong Jing did not call them, but looked down at them, "I am here to visit the Marquis Zhongshun on the orders of the Emperor. Marquis Zhongshun, how have you been these days?"

King Gaoli found the words "loyalty" and "obedience" harsh to his ears and frowned.

The third princess couldn't help but ask loudly, "Why didn't the emperor summon us?"

Rong Jing looked at her coldly, "The emperor is very busy with state affairs. What? Marquis Zhongshun doesn't welcome me?"

King Gao Li's face changed drastically. "No, no, that's not the case. I am young and innocent. I don't understand anything. Please forgive me, Lord Rong."

Innocent and flawless? Rong Jing snorted coldly, "Forget it, I am a great man and I don't care about the mistakes of a villain."

King Gao Li could sense his sarcasm, but he didn't dare to say anything. "Thank you, Lord Rong, for your kindness. Lord Rong, I have a treasure to present to the emperor. Please pass it on."

He took out a small jade bottle from his arms. Rong Jing took a look and asked, "What is this?"

"This is a pill that can help you have a baby. If you take this pill, you will get pregnant quickly. The pregnancy will last for ten months and you will give birth to your baby safely. This is a treasure passed down from generation to generation in our Gaohan country."

Rong Jing's eyes narrowed dangerously. Was this a mockery of him and the emperor not being able to conceive yet? Or was it that someone had tampered with the medicine?

"There is no Gaohan Kingdom, only Gaoyang Prefecture."

"By the way, the person who went to govern Gaoyang Prefecture was a woman, a close confidant of the Emperor. She did a great job in Gaoyang, and the people liked her very much. They said she was a hundred times more capable than the previous king."

"Some people also say, why didn't the country be destroyed earlier? The royal family is unjust, tyrannical, and bullies the people. They should have been overthrown long ago."

King Gao Li was so angry that his face turned red and his whole body was shaking.

He relies on the people and old ministers of Gaoli State, and hopes that they can stir up some trouble. The muddier the water is, the more prominent his role will be.

But thinking of his own situation, he suppressed his anger, took out a stack of banknotes and handed them over, forcing a smile and saying, "Please help me, Lord Rong."

Rong Jing didn't answer, "What can I do for you?"

King Gaoli pulled a sweet-looking little girl in front of him and said, "This is my most beloved little daughter, named Mina. She is beautiful and smart. I heard that the Duke of Wei is about the same age as my daughter. Please help me with this matter, Lord Rong."