Chapter 453 Turning Point
King Qi, with a stern face and an expressionless expression, said, "If you know why I married you, you should know that I would never leave someone useless to me to occupy the position of Queen Consort of Qi."
Min Yuexi asked indifferently, "Even if I'm carrying your child, you're not going to spare the child's life?"
"Yes. My eldest son cannot have a maternal family of a criminal official, much less a mother who is the daughter of a criminal official." The King of Qi's voice was very cold.
Min Yuexi was not surprised at all to receive such an answer.
Therefore, she was not sad or disappointed at all; on the contrary, she became even calmer and more rational.
She chuckled lightly and said dismissively, "So what if the Marquis of Xuanping's residence is besieged and the Min clan is trapped?"
"Has the imperial decree of punishment been issued? Has my grandmother passed away?"
"As long as the imperial edict of punishment is not issued, the Min clan will not be finished!"
"As long as my grandmother is alive, I believe that she can turn the tide and make the impossible possible!"
Min Yuexi's attitude made King Qi take notice. He paused for a moment, then slowly asked, "Are you really so certain that your grandmother can turn the tide in such a desperate situation?"
Min Yuexi smiled. "Why doesn't Your Highness take a gamble?"
"It won't be long anyway, will it?"
King Qi pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "You're right. I've waited for over a month, so a few more days won't make a difference."
From the moment he placed Min Yuexi under house arrest, he had already been plotting Min Yuexi's death and severing ties with the Xuanping Marquis's residence.
The reason he hasn't touched Min Yuexi until now is mainly because he's also gambling, betting that after Min Qiaoshi returns to the capital, she can turn the tide and save the Xuanping Marquis's mansion from collapse.
After waiting for so long, when Lady Min Qiao finally returned to the capital, what awaited her was that she was carried out of the palace, Marquis Xuanping was imprisoned, and the Marquis Xuanping's residence was surrounded by the Imperial Guards.
This situation is even worse than before Min Qiaoshi returned! It's absolutely terrible!
However, Min Yuexi's attitude, and the message sent by the Enping Marquis's mansion...
"Oh, by the way, the Lady of Enping sent someone to tell you that your grandmother said you should all stand by and leave the fate of the Marquis's mansion to the Emperor."
After delivering his message, King Qi looked at Min Yuexi with a puzzled expression. "Has your grandmother given up all hope? Why do you still trust her so much?"
Min Yuexi chuckled lightly and said sarcastically, "Your Highness, could it be that you received a message from the Earl of Enping's mansion and thought that my grandmother had given up, so you came here specifically to announce her death to me?"
King Qi ignored the sarcasm in Min Yuexi's words and asked seriously, "Isn't what your grandmother said implying self-abandonment and a willingness to die?"
Min Yuexi scoffed, "Wrong! Utterly wrong! My grandmother isn't giving up on herself at all; she's clearly confident!"
Although King Qi also wanted to believe Min Yuexi's words, reality made it difficult for him to distinguish between truth and falsehood for the time being.
So he could only reply indifferently, "Then we'll wait and see."
Min Yuexi picked up the water ladle again and leisurely began watering the flowers, responding in a clear and bright voice: "We'll see."
***
In the residence of the Min family's third branch.
Feng Yuerou personally summoned the messenger sent by Su Rongrong, listened to the message twice, rewarded him with silver, and sent him away.
Although Madam Min sent word that she was alright, Feng Yuerou was still very worried.
Seeing this, Xiangmu couldn't help but advise, "Madam, the old lady has already said that everything is fine, so please don't worry unnecessarily."
"Look, Madam! Our young lady is blowing bubbles! She's trying to make you happy!"
Feng Yuerou glanced at her youngest daughter in the cradle and suddenly had an idea. "What do you think? Should I ask Lady An'nan to come and see Bao-ge'er and Yu-jie'er? Maybe we can find out something about the Xuanping Marquis's mansion from her?"
Xiangmu looked at his mistress in astonishment, "Is Madam preparing to forgive the Marquis of Annan's family?"
Feng Yuerou's face darkened. "I can never forgive them."
She would never forget what happened in Nancheng.
As long as she can't forget those days of living hell, she will never be able to forgive anyone from the Marquis of Annan's mansion!
Even if the Countess of Annam was her biological mother, even if the Countess of Annam was unaware, even if the Countess of Annam might truly love her...
She still won't forgive her!
Because, besides this life, there was the previous life, and the life before that... Countless reincarnations had told her that the Annan Marquis's Mansion was not her destiny! It could not give her happiness!
Feng Yuerou didn't say anything more, but simply instructed in a low voice: "Go, send someone to the Annam Marquis's residence to tell her that I invite the Annam Marquis's wife to come and see the two children."
"I'll go right away," Xiangmu said cheerfully as she ran off.
Xiangmu couldn't understand her mistress's sorrow. All she knew was that the Duchess of Annan hadn't even seen her young master and mistress in the past few months, yet she had been sending over many fine gifts one after another.
She could imagine how many wonderful gifts the Duchess of Annan would prepare as a greeting if she found out she was allowed to come and see the two children!
Thinking about it, Xiangmu felt happy for her young lady, and also for her young master.
***
Upon learning the news, Madam Zheng of the Duke of Jin's mansion reacted with surprising calm.
If there is anyone in this world besides Min Yuexi who believes that Madam Min Qiao is capable of turning the tide, that person is undoubtedly Madam Zheng.
Around the New Year, the Crown Prince, the Lady of Annam, the Marquis of Yongning, the Sun family... how many powerful and influential families besieged Min Qiaoshi, and how many people were waiting to see her make a fool of herself!
Almost everyone thought she was going to die that time.
Even her own son stood against her at the time!
But what was the result?
The old lady managed to escape to Huizhou unscathed.
Officially, he was supposed to be kicked out of Beijing, but in reality, he traveled around enjoying himself and living a very happy life!
Even the lost imperial title was restored.
Although the rank is much lower, tell me, isn't this imperial porcelain of the title of nobility solid?
While others' titles depend on their husbands and sons, Min Qiao's title belongs purely to herself! It has nothing to do with anyone else!
Therefore, since Madam Min Qiao had sent word that they didn't need to worry about her, Madam Zheng naturally didn't ask them to do anything more. She didn't even consider going to the palace to ask the Empress Dowager for information.
Her calm demeanor left the Duke of Jin and his wife completely bewildered.
***
The siege of the Marquis of Xuanping's residence sparked much speculation outside, and the reactions of those within the residence varied as well.
At first, everyone was terrified and obediently huddled in their rooms, not daring to make the slightest unnecessary move.
Gradually, as the crowd realized that the Imperial Guards had only surrounded the Marquis's residence without taking any further action or restricting their freedom of movement, they began to look for an outlet to vent their fear and anger.
Mrs. Wu wiped away tears every day.
Madam Wu and Aunt He would run to serve Madam Min Qiao every day, as if they could gain a sense of security by staying by Madam Min Qiao's side.
Twelve-year-old Min Changli was constantly throwing things around, cursing Min Qiaoshi for coming back, and blaming her for ruining his father and the Xuanping Marquis's mansion.
Well, luckily there weren't any valuable bottles or jars in his room for him to break. So, as long as the door was closed to prevent his curses from reaching Min Qiao's ears, no one would bother him.
As for Min Chang-chung, he actually agreed with his younger brother, but the key was that he didn't dare to say those harsh words out loud!
Heaven knows, if he dared to utter a single word against Madam Min, Madam Wu would make him suffer so badly he'd be left helpless. The unpleasant experience... well, better not invite trouble upon himself.
Of course, he also didn't have the opportunity to drink alone, act crazy, or curse.
The servants in their courtyard, and the pageboys around him, were all people of Xiao Wu's.
The only way out that Xiao Wu left him was to bury himself in his studies!
Fortunately, he knew that Madam Wu was doing it for his own good. So he didn't resist much and chose to obediently listen.
Of course, the main reason is also because Xiao Wu's methods of dealing with people are truly indescribable...
As time passed, on the seventh day of the siege of the Marquis of Xuanping's residence, things finally took a turn for the better.
Shang'an has been destroyed!
Along with this news came the good news that the Earl of Enping would soon return in triumph with his army.
Meanwhile, the marriage alliance was finally coming to an end.
As witnesses to the marriage alliance, the Seventh Princess, the Prince of Chu, Lady Min Qiao, and Min Pan'er were all summoned to the Emperor's presence.
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