The whole family died tragically? The eldest daughter is the most powerful in the capital after her

She was unwilling to do so in her heart, but if she changed her mind now, she would have to reveal the whereabouts of the eighth room.

The old lady was even more unwilling, so she could only grit her teeth and say, "Since you say so, then I will follow you into the palace... and let the emperor sever the relationship between mother and son..."

When Marquis Yongliang heard this, he felt very distressed. He really didn't expect that in order to protect the eighth branch, the old lady would actually break off relations with him.

But at the same time, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He slowly stood up and said softly, "Mother, you should rest first. We will go to the palace together tomorrow."

After saying this, Marquis Yongliang turned and walked out of the room, his back looking heavy and tired.

Inside the palace and the imperial study, there was a solemn and dignified atmosphere.

The emperor raised his head slightly and glanced back and forth between Marquis Yongliang and Old Madam Qi.

Old Madam Qi was wearing a heavy cloak, her expression was stubborn and hard, she held her cane tightly in both hands, and stood aside with an expressionless face.

Marquis Yongliang knelt in front of her, his face full of fatigue and his forehead covered with sweat.

The emperor gently put down the memorial in his hand, frowned slightly, and spoke with a bit of doubt and majesty in his tone: "Madam Qi, Marquis Yongliang, why are you and your son so determined to break up that you have to come to me to ask for a severance of the relationship?"

Madam Qi raised her head, her voice full of accusations: "Your Majesty, the misfortune that befell my Qi family is all because of this unfilial son!"

"He is cold-blooded and heartless. He disregards brotherly love. For the sake of his own position as marquis, he would rather watch the Eighth Branch perish! How can such a person be worthy of being the head of the Qi family? If he continues to be the Yongliang Marquis, the family tradition of the Qi family will be completely ruined!"

Marquis Yongliang listened to every word his mother said, which felt like a knife piercing his heart. He knelt on the ground, lowered his head, and his eyes were full of forbearance.

His mother's accusations weighed on his heart like a heavy weight, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.

He raised his head slowly, his voice hoarse: "Your Majesty, my mother is deeply obsessed, the matter of the Eighth House is irreversible, and the Qi family cannot lose another life because of this. I have no other request, only that my family is safe."

The emperor frowned and turned to look at Madam Qi, with a tone of persuasion in his voice: "Madam Qi, Marquis Yongliang has always been a loyal person, and I also know that he is wholeheartedly considering the Qi family. Is there any room for improvement in the rift between you and your son?"

Old Madam Qi snorted coldly and slammed her cane heavily on the ground, making a dull sound.

There was a flash of cold determination in her eyes, and her voice was resolute: "Your Majesty, Qi Sijun is heartless and has long disregarded the honor and disgrace of the Qi family. He is willing to sacrifice his brothers for himself. I don't recognize such a person as my son!"

Upon hearing this, Marquis Yongliang felt as if struck by lightning, his face turned pale as paper, and a hint of sadness flashed in his eyes.

He held back his tears and slowly lowered his head: "Your Majesty, I am too ashamed to be the Marquis of the Qi Family anymore. Please witness that I am willing to sever my relationship with my mother."

When the emperor saw Marquis Yongliang was so determined, he couldn't help but sigh.

He pondered for a moment, with a hint of helplessness in his tone: "Since you and your son are determined to do this, then I will not interfere. Madam Qi, do you agree?"

Madam Qi raised her head and said, “I came here today to sever my mother-son relationship with Qi Sijun.

Since he is unwilling to protect the brotherhood, he is no longer worthy of being the heir of the Qi family! I ask the emperor to pass the title of the Qi family to the second son of the Qi family!"

Marquis Yongliang knelt on the ground and felt extremely sad when he heard his mother's words.

He slowly raised his head and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, since my mother has decided this, I am willing to give up my title and all the honors of the Qi family. Your Majesty will decide this matter, and I have no objection."

When the emperor heard Marquis Yongliang's statement, he couldn't help but secretly sigh that Marquis Yongliang was a man who knew the times.

"Okay, in that case, I won't say any more." The emperor nodded slowly, his voice majestic, "I will issue an order to pass the title of the Qi family to the second branch of the Qi family. As for Qi Sijun, since you are willing to give up, then I will grant you your wish. I will also witness the severance of the relationship between mother and son."

Madam Qi's eyes flashed with pride. She took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your help."

Then the emperor asked the two to go back first, saying that the imperial edict would be delivered to his residence.

In the evening of that day, the imperial edict was delivered to the mansion.

Qi Sijun held two imperial edicts in his hands.

One was that Qi Sijun severed his mother-son relationship with Madam Qi and issued an imperial decree on the inheritance of the Qi family title, officially passing the title of Marquis Yongliang to the second branch of the Qi family;

The other imperial edict was his personal promotion - to the rank of first-rank general, in charge of the two major military camps in the east and west of the capital.

This appointment almost instantly allowed him to surpass the glory of the Marquis of the Qi family.

He stood in the lobby, the imperial edict in his hand was as heavy as a mountain.

He raised his head and looked at the tablet of Qi family ancestors hanging in the hall with complicated eyes, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

Everyone in the Qi family heard the news and came. When they saw the imperial edict in his hand, they had different expressions. Some were surprised, some were in awe, and some were whispering and talking.

Qi Sijun turned and walked into the inner house. Madam Qi looked at the imperial edict in her husband's hand, frowned slightly, and was filled with worry: "Master, isn't the power the emperor has given you... a little too much?"

Qi Sijun nodded slightly, looking a little tired.

He said in a deep voice: "The two major military camps in the east and west are where the capital's heavy troops are stationed. Now that this sword has been handed over to me, it is an honor, but also a heavy burden."

Then he added: “Since the old lady has severed the relationship, she will no longer recognize me as her son.

The current situation of the Qi family, I am afraid that if we continue to stay here, it will only cause more trouble. It is better to take the children and move to the house we bought before. It was originally a private school room prepared for the children, and now it is just the right time to hide from the limelight. "

Madam Qi nodded, with a hint of worry and regret in her eyes: "Master, just make up your mind."

Qi Sijun was silent for a moment, then turned to the servant beside him and ordered: "Go and prepare your things, we will move out tonight."

The servants responded in a hurry, and the entire inner courtyard suddenly became busy.

Several children also stood silently by, and although they were still young, they also helped with things within their abilities.

As night fell, Qi Sijun and his family moved out of the Qi Mansion quietly.

The news of the severance of the relationship between the mother and son of the Qi family, the inheritance of the title, and the imperial decree of Qi Sijun's promotion spread throughout the streets and alleys of the capital, and the people of the entire capital were discussing this matter hotly.

Teahouses, taverns, and street vendors were all talking about it.

"Have you heard? The Qi family's eldest branch was cut off from marriage, and now Qi Sijun has become a general, in charge of the military power in the capital!"

"Oh, that old lady is really cruel. She cut off her relationship with her son just for the sake of the eighth room. It's really chilling!"

"Isn't it? But Qi Sijun is not a good person either. I heard that he didn't even want to be the Marquis anymore and went straight to the new house. Does that mean he doesn't care about the Qi family anymore?"