Chapter 43: Slap in the face, abuse the scumbag

Li Wuyang paused and looked at Yun Zheng who lowered her head.

"I hereby confer upon you the title of Lord of Jinyun Township, of the third rank, by imperial decree."

Jiang Wenzhou glanced over, a look of astonishment. Was he mistaken? He was stripped of his title of Crown Prince, yet Yun Zheng became the village head?

In theory, a woman's title and reward were based on the official position of her husband or son. For example, Pingxi Hou was a first-rank marquis, and his wife was a first-rank imperial consort.

But, Yun Zheng was awarded the title of Village Lord, not the title of Imperial Concubine!

Don't look at the insignificance of the village head, only a third-rank official, and without a fiefdom, but this is a title! A real title, independent of the system of noble women!

In other families, the wife is honored when the husband is noble, but in their family, the wife is noble and the husband... the deposed prince is severely suppressed.

Ahhhh, his self-esteem was shattered!

The Marquis of Pingxi thought more. The emperor was warning the Marquis of Pingxi's Mansion that although he could not take back the title of Marquis, he could replace him, as long as he was of the Jiang family.

However, he only had one legitimate second son who was both talented in civil and military affairs, handsome and capable.

As for the youngest son, he is spoiled and can't do anything.

The other illegitimate sons were all spoiled and could not shoulder the future of the Marquisate.

When he thought of this, his heart turned cold. The emperor's heart was unfathomable.

Anyone who offends the emperor will have a bad end!

Ye Yizhen was the most devastated. Who the hell was Yun Zheng? How could she be more glorious than herself? She was only worthy of being stepped on and licked by her!

Jealousy gnawed at her heart like a poisonous snake, and her eyes were bloodshot.

Yun Zheng was very happy. "Village Master," she said, "for a merchant's daughter, this is a change of status and a step into the circle of the powerful."

The most important thing is that he has the confidence to fight against the Marquis' Mansion.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

She took the imperial edict with a smile. It was so beautiful, it must be put on display!

Li Wuyang reminded him, "According to the rules, you have to submit a letter of thanks to the palace."

The two maids had already taught Yun Zheng these palace rules. Yun Zheng was very smart and learned them quickly.

Just learn some more etiquette.

"yes."

Li Wuyang nodded solemnly and said, "Congratulations, my Lord. Congratulations, my Lord, your mansion has a new village chief. Please serve him well."

This was not congratulations at all, it was clearly a slap in his face. Pingxi Hou's expression was stiff, and his smile was uglier than crying.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Li Wuyang stopped looking at his dejected face and looked at Yun Zheng.

"The Emperor has verbally ordered the head of Jinyun Township to assist me and the Ministry of Revenue in organizing the auction."

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole audience fell silent and everyone looked at Yun Zheng. Auction?

Yun Zheng said calmly, "Yes."

Li Wuyang didn't stay long and left with his men.

As soon as they left, everyone in the Marquis' Mansion breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the cold sweat from their foreheads.

Pingxi Hou couldn't help but ask, "What auction?"

Seeing how calm she was, she must have received the news a long time ago, but she didn't reveal anything and was really tight-lipped.

Yun Zheng did not hide it; soon the whole capital would know, "No matter how precious my dowry is, it must be exchanged for silver."

Just a simple sentence, no explanation.

Ye Yizhen's eyes were filled with resentment. "Why are you helping? You're a woman, what qualifications do you have?"

Yun Zheng blinked her eyes, looking very innocent. "Well, I don't know. How about you ask the Emperor?"

Ye Yizhen hated this expression on her face the most. Why was she pretending to be innocent?! She was clearly ruthless.

"You are a member of the Pingxi Marquis's household, how can you show your face in public? I advise you that a woman's chastity is the most important thing. It's better to decline this mission."

Yun Zheng saw through her thoughts immediately, "My Lord, your daughter-in-law is so jealous that she even dares to disobey the emperor's will."

Pingxi Hou was dissatisfied with both women. Each was more troublesome than the other, and neither was a good person. "Ye, shut up."

Yun Zheng rolled her eyes and said deliberately, "Come to think of it, I have to thank you and the Crown Prince... Oh, no, the Crown Prince's position was taken away from me. It was Jiang Wenzhou's bad deeds that allowed me to ascend to the throne. You are truly my benefactors."

"If you hadn't cheated me into marriage and married me to two wives, I wouldn't have handed over half of my dowry."

"If Jiang Wenzhou hadn't snatched my dowry, eaten the emperor's blood ginseng, and robbed the empress dowager and the queen's treasures, he wouldn't have been disliked by the emperor."

"If Ye Yizhen hadn't made a scene at the Mingjing Division, the Emperor wouldn't have shown me such mercy and granted me the position of Village Lord."

Every word was like a poisoned arrow, piercing the hearts of the two men, making them tremble with anger.

Killing people and destroying their hearts! When he thought that it was them who made Yun Zheng happy, he felt so upset that he went crazy.

But, so what? Yun Zheng smiled happily at them.

The Marquis of Pingxi saw this and frowned. "Yun, I think the Ninth Prince is quite kind to you. How about you ask for mercy on behalf of the Marquis's mansion?"

Jiang Wenzhou's heart moved, "Yun Zheng, please speak well of this to the Ninth Thousand Year Old Man for me and ask him to help me. I really can't lose my position as the Crown Prince."

Yun Zheng sneered, "Why should I help you? Just because you humiliate me in every way? Just because you smash my gate? Just because you steal my dowry?"

Is she some kind of mean person?

Jiang Wenzhou was furious and said, "Don't forget, a noble husband brings glory to his wife. I am in a high position so that you can enjoy glory."

Yun Zheng looked at this hypocritical and selfish man and tore his face off. "Then it will be the Ye family that will prosper, and I will just be locked up in the backyard and used to my heart's content by you."

She hit the nail on the head, and Jiang Wenzhou was furious. "You've been blinded by jealousy. Yun Zheng, you can only rely on me in this life. If I weren't the Crown Prince, you wouldn't be his wife."

Yun Zheng held her head high, arrogant and proud. "You called me the village chief. According to the rules, you, a low-ranking nobleman, should bow and greet me. Hurry up!"

Jiang Wenzhou: ...I want to curse!

Even if he was beaten to death, he would never bow to this narrow-minded woman.

Pingxi Hou saw this and shouted coldly, "Wen Zhou, bow."

He could see that Yun Zheng was very vindictive and would never let go of any grievances. If she suffered any injustice, she would get it back on the spot and would never let it go overnight.

This was revenge for the bullying that had just happened by smashing the door on her.

In the past, Jiang Wenzhou could still be stubborn, but now, his position as the crown prince is no longer secure, and he has to cling to his father's thigh.

He had to bow his head and salute Yun Zheng.

At this moment, unprecedented humiliation surged up like a tide, making his eyes red.

He secretly swore in his heart that he would climb up by any means necessary and step on everyone under his feet, especially Yun Zheng!

Ye Yichen's eyes were full of viciousness.

Yun Zheng saw it all and was not afraid at all.

If she can defeat them once, there will be a second time, and a third time!

Go ahead and make a fuss, make a fuss until you have nothing left!

Nanny Li rushed in and said, "County Master, someone has arrived from Kunning Palace. The Empress has sent someone."

Everyone in the Marquis' Mansion looked at Yun Zheng in unison. What was going on?

Ye Yizhen suddenly thought of the dazzling pearl phoenix crown and the tailored silk and satin, and her heart tightened. Could he be coming to call for punishment?

Yun Zheng looked bewildered. She didn't know either. "Please come in."