Chapter 478 I Want to Marry Yan Jin
Chunfang targeted Aqi multiple times, but Aqi easily defused each attack, and Chunfang was warned and punished by Su Rongrong for it.
Over time, Chunfang, while harboring jealousy and resentment towards Aqi, also came to hate Su Rongrong.
This time, Chunfang did it on purpose.
On the one hand, they hoped that the Earl of Enping would really divorce Su Rongrong and marry someone else.
On the one hand, it was also to provoke Su Rongrong and make her sad and upset.
Like Aqi, Chunfang also knew that Su Rongrong cared about Uncle Enping.
Su Rongrong's distress makes her happy!
In just one day, rumors were flying all over the mansion, largely thanks to her efforts.
It's just a coincidence that they were caught red-handed.
Unfazed by Chunfang's threats, Aqi turned to Su Rongrong and reported, "Madam, Chunfang harbors resentment towards you and has been gossiping about you and the Earl behind your back. This is disrespectful and unforgivable."
"I beg you, Madam, to punish him severely!"
Su Rongrong hesitated for a moment. After all, it was someone Brother Yan had bought for her...
Aqi immediately saw through Su Rongrong's concerns and reminded her, "Madam, kindness is often taken advantage of. You can't be soft-hearted anymore."
"Moreover, given how much the Earl cares about you, he will probably end Chunfang's life with a single blow when he returns."
Therefore, dealing with Chunfang now is actually the best thing for her.
Su Rongrong nodded and said sternly, "Guards, take Chunfang away and give her twenty lashes... then, sell her off."
Ah Qi reminded her, "Madam, what should we do with the others?"
"Fifty slaps to the face, and a month's salary deduction."
Su Rongrong thought for a moment and then added, "Pass down the order: anyone who dares to speak ill of the master behind his back will be severely beaten with twenty strokes of the cane and then expelled from the mansion."
Aqi smiled and curtsied: "Madam is wise. This servant will immediately send people to spread the message."
After saying that, he turned around and ordered, "Why haven't you taken these people away to be punished yet?"
As Aqi spoke, he winked at Aqin.
Aqin instantly understood that if Chunfang received those twenty lashes, she would be dead.
Yes, there are different methods and approaches to hitting someone with a board.
If they weren't afraid of losing Su Rongrong's trust, she and Aqi would have wanted to kill Chunfang long ago.
This is finally an opportunity.
Hmph, if Chunfang is still alive after the beating, then I'll consider it a loss!
***
In the palace, after careful consideration, Emperor Xiaozhao entrusted the task of welcoming the army back to the capital to his third son, Prince Qi.
This kind of thing should have been left to the Crown Prince.
Unfortunately, Emperor Xiaozhao was already disappointed with the Crown Prince, and the Fifth Prince was still inexperienced, so the task ultimately fell to the Third Prince.
Upon learning of this, the Prince of Qi was almost overjoyed. After the eunuch who delivered the decree left, he immediately picked up Min Yuexi.
If it weren't for the baby in Min Yuexi's belly, he would have almost spun her around twice.
The reason is simple: this incident demonstrated Emperor Xiaozhao's high regard for him, and gave him the confidence to compete with the Crown Prince.
Of course, most importantly, he finally gained substantial benefits from Min Yuexi.
Because he learned from the imperial eunuch that his father had said, "The Princess Consort of Qi is the granddaughter of Lady Qinghe, and the Lady of the Earl of Enping is the adopted granddaughter of Lady Qinghe. Therefore, the Prince of Qi and the Earl of Enping are also brothers-in-law."
"Let the King of Qi handle the task of welcoming the army back to the capital."
The Prince Qi's residence was filled with joy, while the Crown Prince's residence was shrouded in gloom.
When the crown prince learned that the task of welcoming the army back to the capital had fallen to the King of Qi, he was so angry that he smashed his cup.
***
Three days later, the King of Qi led officials from the six ministries to the city gate to welcome the army into the city.
Of course, this doesn't mean that everyone is actually allowed to enter the city.
Only a small number of generals who needed to receive their rewards before the emperor and two hundred soldiers who were responsible for making up the numbers and boosting morale actually entered the city.
Of course, the members of the Shang'an royal family also entered the city together.
Upon entering the city, the members of the Shang'an royal family were taken to the embassy.
Emperor Xiaozhao first bestowed titles and rewards upon the generals, including the Earl of Enping, and then discussed with his court officials how to settle the members of the imperial family before summoning them for a audience.
The members of the Shang'an royal family entered the city in more than a dozen carriages.
When they were told that they needed to go to the embassy for accommodation first, Feng Yudie disregarded the moving carriage, jumped off, passed through the soldiers, and headed straight for the Earl of Enping at the front of the procession.
"Brother Yan, Brother Yan..."
On his tall horse, Earl Enping frowned almost imperceptibly, but still patiently turned to look at Feng Yudie, who was catching up, and kindly reminded her, "Princess, you shouldn't be running around like this."
Feng Yudie said with a wronged and uneasy expression, "I just wanted to ask if I will ever see Brother Yan again."
The Earl of Enping did not answer, but simply reminded her expressionlessly, "Princess, you should go back."
After saying that, he instructed the soldier beside him, "Send the princess back to her carriage."
"Yes. Please, Your Highness."
Two soldiers blocked Feng Yudie's path, preventing her from following the Earl of Enping any further.
With tears in her eyes, Feng Yudie watched the departing Earl of Enping and cried out unwillingly, "Brother Yan, I will come to find you! Brother Yan..."
Yan Jin's face was gloomy, and he felt inexplicably irritated.
King Qi rode up to Yan Jin and said meaningfully, "It's hardest to betray a beautiful woman's heart. Enping is quite lucky with women, isn't she?"
Yan Jin's expression darkened further. "Your Highness is joking. I have no relation to Princess Shang'an."
The King of Qi put away his teasing and said seriously, "These past few days, there have been many rumors in the capital about the scandalous relationship between the Earl of Enping and Princess Shang'an. If the Earl of Enping has no ulterior motives, he would be better off being careful with his words and actions."
Yan Jin looked at King Qi with a puzzled expression. Was King Qi being so kind as to remind him?
King Qi smiled and said, "Lady Enping and my queen are sisters, so you and I can be considered brothers-in-law."
He would need Yan Jin's help many times in the future. Therefore, he didn't want Yan Jin and Su Rongrong's relationship to have any problems.
Having understood the unspoken meaning in the King of Qi's words, Yan Jin withdrew his gaze and said in a calm tone, "Your Majesty, I dare not claim kinship with you. My wife has no sisters, only my grandmother as a relative."
King Qi's smile froze for a moment, but he quickly regained it.
The Earl of Enping was telling him that he only recognized Lady He.
But what does it matter if she doesn't acknowledge Min Yuexi or him?
As long as Yan Jin recognizes Lady Qinghe, and Lady Qinghe recognizes Min Yuexi, he can leverage the power of the Enping Earl's Mansion through Lady Qinghe.
See, isn't this how we got this job that boosts reputation?
***
The royal family of Shang'an settled in the embassy.
After settling in, Feng Yudie immediately inquired about the Earl of Enping from the people at the embassy.
They had inquired about the Earl of Enping from the soldiers along the way.
However, the soldiers only knew the surface of the story. For example, they knew that the Earl of Enping had murdered his mother and father, and was a ruthless killer. They also knew that the Earl of Enping was deeply favored by the Emperor and highly regarded by Emperor Xiaozhao. Furthermore, they knew that the Earl of Enping was already married to an unknown orphan.
However, these things alone were enough to tempt her.
A ruthless man highly valued by Emperor Xiaozhao! He commands a large army and is brave and skilled in battle! He is dashing and exceptionally handsome!
If I could marry him... anything is possible!
After dismissing the embassy staff, Feng Yudie went happily to the residence of Emperor Feng Nanchao and Empress Cui of Shang'an.
"Why is Die'er here instead of resting at home, Father and Mother?"
Feng Nanchao's eyes were full of fatigue, but when facing his most beloved youngest daughter, he was still kind and amiable.
Feng Yudie quickly stepped forward and sat down next to Feng Nanchao, cheerfully announcing her decision: "Father, I want to marry Yan Jin!"
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