Chapter 42 Three imperial edicts, a decisive blow!

In the Pingxi Marquis's Mansion, the Marquis's wife sighed and looked extremely depressed.

All the dowry that Yun Zheng brought was taken away, leaving only some land, shops, and her daily necessities.

The former cannot be moved, and no matter how luxurious the latter is, it is just a personal item that cannot be sold, transferred, or used for personal use.

It’s frustrating just thinking about it.

"If I had known this, I wouldn't have gone to so much trouble to marry her."

I didn't get any benefits! The deficit of the Marquis' Mansion is right in front of me, what should I do?

Pingxi Hou did not expect Yun Zheng's resistance to be so fierce. She would rather give her up than give her to her husband's family. This determination made him very angry.

"Wen Zhou, this is the last time I'm telling you. If you don't coax her into changing her mind, you'll be punished by the family law."

Jiang Wenzhou remained silent, his expression stubborn.

The Marquis’ wife felt sorry for her son, “My Lord, how could that bitch be worthy of you?”

Marquis Pingxi didn't want to let his son down, but there was nothing he could do.

"Yun Zheng will definitely be rewarded for donating her dowry this time. If the Marquis' Mansion wants to benefit from it, they have to coax her and flatter her."

Jiang Wenzhou was filled with resentment, blaming Yun Zheng for causing trouble, leaving him with nothing, his plans falling through, and his happiness in vain.

"She's so unruly, I just can't stand it."

Pingxi Hou lost his patience with him, "Well, if you don't want to coax me, then don't be the prince."

Jiang Wenzhou and his mother's expressions changed when they heard this. "Father, she's just a merchant's daughter. Is that really that serious?"

Pingxi Hou's expression was serious. "The Yun family is rich, and Father Yun is still young. With his business skills, he will become even richer. He should have a long-term vision."

Jiang Wenzhou understood immediately that this meant that Father Yun would work hard for the Marquis' Mansion, and every penny he earned would go to the Marquis' Mansion.

This is more valuable than directly killing the Yun couple and seizing the Yun family's property.

He was silent for a while, then figured it out. "Yes, Father, I'll listen to you."

Pingxi Hou knew that his son had grown up too smoothly, and he became arrogant, so he thought it would be good for him to suffer some losses.

"As for Ye Yizhen, give her the cold shoulder for a while and teach her a lesson."

"yes."

Seeing him so obedient, Pingxi Hou felt relieved and said, "Come on, your mother and I will take you to live in Chunxiao Courtyard."

Jiang Wenzhou felt a little rebellious. They forced him to get married and even forced him to stay in the bridal chamber. How annoying!

He is a human being, a thinking person, not an animal.

But he didn't dare say anything.

In Chunxiao Courtyard, the gate was closed. Yun Zheng had already washed up and lay down, replaying the past events in her mind.

There was a knock on the door. First, Jiang Wenzhou knocked on the door, and then Pingxi Hou and his wife took turns knocking.

Yun Zheng pretended not to hear, turned over and continued to sleep.

Madam Hou stared at the closed door in disbelief. There was no movement from inside? Were they all fast asleep?

"Smash it, smash it for me, we must have our wedding night tonight."

The courtyard gate collapsed with a loud bang, and a group of people rushed in like wolves and tigers. Yun Zheng frowned slightly, turned over, pulled out the dagger under the pillow, and put it in her arms.

Why are you not sleeping late at night?

Zi Yan (Zi Yun, the maidservant, changed her name to avoid Yun Zheng's taboo name) came over quickly and stood in front of her, with her hands clasped on Gu Gu's waist, ready for battle.

The Marquis's wife rushed in with Jiang Wenzhou. "Daughter-in-law, you haven't had your wedding night yet after just a few days of marriage. This is against the rules. Tonight, you should drink the wedding wine and complete the ceremony of marriage."

Yun Zheng laughed in anger. How could she force someone to spend their wedding night together? There was no such thing as the most shameless, only more shameless.

"I'm not a rag collector. I can't just take the dirty and smelly things into my house."

These words were too harsh to hear, like a slap in the face to Jiang Wenzhou. The proud man could not stand it and exploded on the spot.

"Tonight, I'm going to exercise my rights as a husband. You have to accept it even if you don't want to. Don't refuse a toast and then drink a penalty."

Wait a minute, I will torture Yun Zheng on the bed until she is no longer human, and see how she can still be so arrogant.

How dare a woman be stronger than a man?

He looked at the servants around him angrily and shouted, "All those outsiders, get out! This prince doesn't like people watching him while he's having sex."

He pointed at the purple smoke in the front and said, "Roll, roll, roll."

Zi Yan stood still. Jiang Wenzhou held a long sword and swung it at Zi Yan. Zi Yan was terrifyingly calm. She did not dodge and drew out the long sword in a flash.

A cold light flashed in Yun Zheng's eyes. She reached into her arms and touched the hard dagger.

You want to die, right?

At this moment, a frightened voice sounded, "My Lord, the Ninth Thousand Year Old has brought people to announce the decree."

Everyone in the Marquis' Mansion changed their expressions. Could it be that the decree was announced in the middle of the night to confiscate the property?

Jiang Wenzhou's hands were suspended in the air. He turned his head suddenly, his eyes full of panic.

Pingxi Hou forced himself to remain calm and asked, "Did the visitor reveal what the matter is?"

"I don't know."

The group changed into formal attire and hurried to the main hall. Before they even entered, they saw a large group of Mingjingsi officers and soldiers guarding the door.

The Marquis's legs went weak and she almost fainted.

The face of Marquis Pingxi changed several times. Logically speaking, no matter how angry the emperor was, he could not strip the marquis of his title, otherwise it would be extremely unfilial.

He took a deep breath and stepped into the main hall. A man in a wheelchair looked at him coldly, and behind him was a row of fully armed guards, looking very aggressive.

His legs softened and he knelt down involuntarily, sweat on his forehead. "Greetings, Nine Thousand Years Old, may you be blessed with peace."

Li Wuyang's expression was grim and stern, "Marquis Pingxi, accept the decree."

Everyone in the marquis's mansion knelt down in unison, not daring to raise their heads. Their hearts were pounding with fear, wondering if they were really going to confiscate their property.

Li Wuyang glanced around calmly, "Where is the eldest daughter of the Yun family?"

Gu Yu, who was standing behind him, said in a cold voice, "There is an imperial decree for the eldest daughter of the Yun family."

Pingxi Hou anxiously ordered, "Call her here quickly."

Yun Zheng came hurriedly, also wearing formal attire. Without saying a word, she knelt down and looked up.

Li Wuyang happened to look over and saw that she looked rosy and didn't look like she had suffered any harm, so he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"By the Will of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Jiang Wenzhou, the Crown Prince of Pingxi, has shown no regard for the Emperor's grace and disrespect for the Sovereign. His title of Crown Prince is abolished, and a more virtuous and capable person appointed. I decree this."

Jiang Wenzhou was struck by lightning. He looked up suddenly and looked at the other party in disbelief. The panic in his eyes was difficult to conceal.

No, he must have heard wrongly. How could the throne of the Crown Prince be abolished at will?

Choose someone more virtuous? Give up the throne to his younger brothers? No, no, he won't agree!

He just stole the dowry and accidentally used a piece of thousand-year-old blood ginseng. No, he clearly put the blame on Yun Zheng. Why did the emperor still blame him?

Is Guyu behind the scenes? It must be him! Damn it!

This was not the end yet. Li Wuyang took out another imperial edict and read it out on the spot.

"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Pingxi Marquis Jiang Zhen has failed to educate his son properly and is unworthy of being a minister. He is dismissed from all official positions and is ordered to reflect on his mistakes at home. This is my decree."

Pingxi Hou's body shook, the blood color on his face instantly faded, and his whole body felt cold.

The title was originally just an empty title with no real power and was already on the decline. Now, the empty position was also stripped away, and he was confined at home, losing his freedom and his future.

This is the emperor's wrath. If you make the emperor unhappy, he will bring misfortune to your whole family.

With a "thump", the marquis's wife fainted, her face as pale as a dead person.

Li Wuyang turned a blind eye and took out another imperial edict, "The Emperor of Heaven and the Chengyun decrees: Yun Zheng, daughter of the Yun family, has made great contributions by donating her dowry and is hereby granted the title of..."