I Am Truly Not a Treacherous Minister Your Majesty - Chapter 50



Chapter 50: Regulations of the Royal Family

In the palace.

Today, Xia Yuxiao was also facing a large number of memorials.

However, as she was about to open a new memorial, a figure walked in from outside.

Hearing the gradually approaching and quickening footsteps, Xia Yuxiao instinctively reached for the sword at her waist.

“Your Majesty, it’s me, Song Yao.”

The figure outside said.

“Come in.”

Xia Yuxiao’s hand released the hilt of the sword, and Liu Songyao walked in, holding a memorial in her hand.

“Your Majesty, this is a memorial from Duke An. The person who delivered it said it is a very important memorial.”

Liu Songyao said respectfully, holding up the memorial. The entire memorial was sealed tightly with adhesive, indicating that Duke An did not want anyone other than the Emperor to see its contents.

Xia Yuxiao casually picked up a knife from the side, cut open the sealed part, and then unfolded the memorial. The contents were very clear. After reading it, she took a deep breath.

The memorial mentioned the interrogation of Lord Lu by Qin Ji.

Yes, it was indeed Qin Ji who was responsible for the interrogation, but Xia Yuxiao was aware of it. In fact, she had tacitly approved of Qin Ji’s actions.

In extraordinary times, extraordinary measures are needed. When both she and Qin Ji were being watched by various powerful factions in the court, Xia Yuxiao could not overly provoke the sensitive nerves of the courtiers. Therefore, she tacitly approved of Qin Ji’s actions, and Qin Ji indeed reported the completion of the task to her truthfully.

After reading the memorial, Xia Yuxiao immediately burned it.

Such things must not be known to anyone.

“Songyao, go and bring Xia Zongzheng to me.”

“Yes.”

Songyao did not dare to delay and immediately left to find Xia Zongzheng.

“Wait a moment,” Xia Yuxiao suddenly remembered something. She shook her fair little leg, thought for a few seconds, and then smiled slightly, “Tell Xia Zongzheng to bring his clan laws with him. I have some clan affairs to discuss with him.”

“Understood.”

The so-called Xia Zongzheng was not named “Xia Zongzheng”; Xia was his surname, and “Zongzheng” was his official title. From the title, it was clear that this person was in charge of the affairs of the imperial clan of the Xia dynasty.

Being in charge of clan-related matters naturally required someone from within the imperial family. This Xia Zongzheng was Xia Yuxiao’s uncle. Due to his expertise in clan affairs, Xia Yuxiao had specially retained him.

Upon receiving the Emperor’s invitation, Xia Zongzheng did not dare to delay. He quickly arrived outside Xia Yuxiao’s palace and was led to her side by the guards.

“Minister Xia Siguo pays respects to Your Majesty.”

“Uncle, no need for formalities.” Xia Yuxiao smiled and waved her hand, “I apologize for calling you over during your busy schedule, but there is no other way. State affairs are urgent, especially those concerning the stability of the nation. I cannot afford to delay this matter.”

“Your Majesty, please feel free to instruct me.”

“I want to ask you, Uncle, if a member of the royal family forms factions and seeks to overthrow the government… how should they be dealt with?”

The words came out of Xia Yuxiao’s delicate lips so calmly, but to Xia Siguo, they were like a thunderclap, leaving him momentarily unsure of how to respond.

What exactly did the Emperor mean by this? Why ask this suddenly? It must mean that there is indeed a royal family member attempting to overthrow the government… but who could it be?

This was not an easy question to answer.

“Your Majesty…” Xia Siguo cautiously observed Xia Yuxiao’s expression and said carefully, “According to clan regulations, those who seek to overthrow the government should be expelled from the royal clan and handed over to the Court of Judicial Review. However, considering their royal status, they are usually dealt with secretly by the Court of Judicial Review. In most cases, the final result is confinement.”

“Confinement, huh…” Xia Yuxiao sneered, “I understand. Thank you for your guidance.”

“Your Majesty, may I ask…”

“Nothing, I just suddenly thought about whether the laws of the Xia dynasty are complete and wanted to ask how the royal family is dealt with internally.”

Xia Yuxiao said, looking thoughtfully at Xia Siguo, “Uncle, would you like some tea?”

“Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty, but I still have matters to attend to.”

“Very well. I heard that you have been unwell recently and have been busy with clan affairs. I feel for you. Take a few days off from work. I will assign someone to temporarily handle your duties. Rest well and return to work once you have recovered.”

Hearing this, Xia Sigou felt his heart stop beating.

In an instant, countless terrifying thoughts flashed through his mind, such as the high-ranking officials who were completely sidelined by the former emperor under the pretext of “sick leave,” and the political enemies who were forced to “beg for their bones” and ended up as nothing but bones…

Xia Yuxiao looked at the fear in her uncle’s eyes and sighed deeply, “Second Uncle, you’re overthinking it.”

She wasn’t really concerned about her uncle’s health. Her uncle was in good health, and there was no such thing as sick leave. But she didn’t intend to get rid of her uncle either.

She just wanted to find a reason to temporarily vacate her uncle’s position as the head of the clan. Because there were some things that she couldn’t really entrust to her uncle.

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But her uncle was still very scared. However, thinking about it carefully, Xia Yuxiao really had no reason to deal with him. He didn’t cause trouble, and to be honest, he was just managing some internal affairs of the royal family, without much power. What was there to deal with?

“Your Majesty, forgive me for being blunt…”

“Go ahead.”

“After all, we are family,” her uncle’s face showed a trace of fatigue and pleading, “If possible, please take care of us a little.”

Seeing the look on her elder’s face, Xia Yuxiao’s hand couldn’t help but tremble.

“I have my own discretion.”

She finally said.

Xia Sigou retreated, and at this moment, Xia Yuxiao sat quietly, staring at the desk in front of her, somewhat dazed.

She had taken care of them more than once, but they had never taken care of her. She could understand her uncle’s request, but even putting aside personal feelings, from the perspective of the great Xia dynasty, she couldn’t easily give up what she had to do.

This was not a matter of personal grudges.

Thinking of this, she picked up the pen, dipped it in thick ink, and wrote line after line on the blank paper in front of her.

She sealed the letter and handed it to Liu Songyao, “Send this to the Prime Minister’s residence.”

“Yes.”

Taking the letter, Liu Songyao quickly walked out of the palace, then got on a carriage and sped towards the Prime Minister’s residence.

And at this moment, what was Duke An Guo Qin Ji doing?

He was galloping on horseback with the beautiful envoy from the Kingdom of Sa’er.