There were quite a lot of people in the Dali Temple prison, with two or three people locked in one cell.
[Host, there's a strategist over there, do you want to take a look?]
Look, you say it.
There's a strategist in the third cell from the left; he's quite lucky. Would you like to go check him out?
【What?】
The chosen one, that kind of person is like a protagonist, I should definitely meet them.
[Is that the man who's still sleeping?]
Ji Yingying looked over and, of course, saw it. She quickly asked, "Why is he the chosen one? Logically, I should be the chosen one, since I have a system and a spatial ability!"
[Host, you're just a commoner. If it weren't for the Emperor's favor, you'd be stuck in that house in Xinhe County for the rest of your life. I wouldn't have needed to say so much, or even level up, and I'd just be a useless nobody with you.]
Hehe, I like being a useless person, don't you? Tell me what's going on.
He was wrongly accused. His family did not harbor or protect any prisoners; the man had simply sought refuge in their home while fleeing for his life. Unexpectedly, the house was searched, leading to his arrest. Although arrested, the Emperor, being kind-hearted, spared the family's lives, but exiled him. However, he remained safe throughout his journey and eventually became a king in his place of exile.
[But he's a good man. He didn't want the world to suffer, which is why he didn't start a war to seize the Ning family's power. Moreover, he's a very capable strategist. Host, you might want to help him. He's a very kind person with a saintly heart.]
Is it the kind of person who cries a couple of times when they see a dead ant?
【this……】
I'll visit the Crown Prince's residence when I have time. I heard the Crown Princess gave birth, but I don't know how it is. I'll go see her and give this person to the Crown Prince. The Emperor doesn't need her anymore; he has so many ministers already. The Crown Prince is pitiful; there are many people vying for his position.
[Giving it to the Crown Prince would be quite good; he is indeed a wise ruler.]
Okay, it's settled then.
Since he is a strategist, he must have some luck, but we don't know how strong he is.
After leaving the Dali Temple, Ji Yingying was taken into the palace. The Empress Dowager had passed away, and all officials were required to attend. After all, she was a fifth-rank official, so how could she not go?
I stayed in the palace for a while, listening to the eunuchs shouting orders. People would kneel when told to kneel and stand up when told to stand up. It was quite troublesome.
Ji Yingying didn't come out until the moon had set in the palace. As soon as she came out, she left quickly, as if there were some dangerous place behind her.
Thankfully, I don't need to go out tomorrow.
For several days in a row, Ji Yingying stayed at home, but Ji Cailiang and Ji Jiayu were always out and about, so busy that they were rarely seen.
At this moment, Ji Yingying began to lament that she was born a girl. Look at herself now, how happy she is! She doesn't have to go out. If she had a cell phone, she could stay there forever. However, having storybooks to keep her company is not bad either.
"Ji San, it's been a long time!" The Fifth Prince arrived with Princess Jiahe, who was overjoyed to see Ji Yingying.
"Princess, why are you here?"
"It's not like things have returned to normal. I heard you're going to the morning court tomorrow, so I specially asked the Fifth Prince to bring me to see you. By the way, the Fifth Prince's mother is being held in the palace, and she can no longer see the Fifth Prince with the Emperor's permission."
"What?"
[Consort Lin is willing too? Then she'd have to throw a tantrum at the Fifth Prince and urge him to bring down the Crown Prince. But that's fine too; if they don't meet, there won't be so much trouble. The Fifth Prince doesn't even want that position; he just wants to roam the world with his sword.]
"You heard me right. Consort Lin offended the Empress and was imprisoned. The Fifth Prince is also not allowed to see her. In addition, my brother will be arriving in Tianyou Dynasty in a few days."
"At this critical juncture, how can they still have a wedding?"
Grandchildren should at least observe a year of mourning.
"Yes, let's get married this month while I'm still in mourning, otherwise my brother wants to take me back."
"You want to go back?"
Princess Jiahe fell silent. She wanted to go back, but she knew she couldn't. Fortunately, Ji Yingying and the Fifth Prince were there; otherwise, she really wanted to go back.
Whether she goes back or not, she's not a withered beauty imprisoned in the Four Directions City. With the Fifth Prince around, and the Crown Prince ascending the throne, he can take the princess to roam the world, ensuring her a peaceful and untimely death.
Hearing this, Princess Jiahe breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that she didn't have to stay in Sifang City all the time!
“I’m not going back. I’m going to marry the Fifth Prince. He’s a very nice person, and he likes to travel around, which I like too.”
“You two have common interests, and you'll be even better revolutionary comrades in the future.” Ji Yingying patted her on the shoulder, but the thought of going to court tomorrow made her inwardly cry out: [My good days are over! I have to go back to work tomorrow! Why can't I have a few more days off?]
…………
The next day, Ji Yingying was carried into the car by Granny Xia. After a few days off, she had become quite lazy and couldn't wake up.
Qinzheng Hall
"Oh my, I heard that Lord Ji is going to court today. Finally, I have some gossip to eat. I've been so bored these past few days."
"Yes, we were hoping she would come, but Old Ji said the child was too young and wouldn't let her participate..."
"If she had come, I wouldn't have known I was sleepy; I almost fell asleep on the floor."
Ji Cailiang had arrived long ago. Listening to the group's conversation, he interjected, "Be careful, my son might expose your secrets. When that happens, you'll be beheaded and your property confiscated. You'll be crying your eyes out."
"Hehe, Lao Ji, you're overthinking it. We're all loyal to the emperor and patriots, how could Ji San expose our secrets?"
"Heh, who knows what will happen to you guys? What if you're still got your head but not your underwear? You'll be so embarrassed." After saying that, Ji Cailiang patted his own face.
In the past few days, he deliberately prevented Ji Yingying from attending court due to the Empress Dowager's passing.
After all, this kid is quick to back down with his words, but he's completely clueless—no, completely clueless. What if he says something reckless and someone gets caught up in it, leading to another assassination attempt?
The assassination attempt arranged by Princess Qi last time was frightening enough.
"Well, we didn't offend her, it's not that serious." The group waved their hands, truly loving and hating each other at the same time. They loved her because they considered themselves honest officials, but hated her because they were afraid she would talk about their quirks.
After all, everyone has some little-known quirks.
"hehe……"
Just then, Ji Yingying came in. As soon as she entered, she leaned against a pillar and completely ignored the group of people.
"Your daughter didn't sleep well." Someone patted Ji Cailiang on the shoulder, looking at the father and daughter with a curious expression.
"Hmph~"
The Emperor entered, and all the officials knelt down. Ji Yingying knelt down with her eyes closed, then stood up with her eyes closed again, without opening her eyes the entire time. She was completely unaware that the Emperor was staring at her the whole time.
The strategist from the Dali Temple has already arranged for someone to bring him out and deliver him to the Crown Prince. As for Princess Qi, she was also given a cup of poisoned wine and was put to death. I wonder if she knows about it.
"Ji San, haven't you had enough sleep?" the Emperor called out, but Ji Yingying remained unmoved, as if she hadn't heard him.
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