Rumors about the bad things happening to Princess Kang Le County spread like wildfire in the capital.
The rumors spread that Lu Qiqi was immoral and used her position to seduce the prince.
The narrative then shifts to condemning Lu Qiqi, accusing her of being a woman who mingled with male soldiers in a wounded soldiers' camp and violated traditional female virtues.
It's obvious that the news about having affairs with male soldiers was spread by those idle civil officials who deliberately spread false information.
Upon learning the news, An Yi rushed back to the Prince's Mansion to report it.
In his view, the county magistrate of Kang Le treated the soldiers' illnesses and injuries, and not only produced alcohol, but also reduced the casualties of the soldiers.
They made skewered pancakes to solve the problem of food and clothing during wartime.
He was able to single-handedly rescue General Qin from the Tartars.
Such an outstanding woman was described as so despicable by these civil officials.
"Those civil officials eat the grain grown by the people of the Great Jin Dynasty and are protected by the soldiers guarding the border."
Now, such news has been released, showing that General Qin had shown them mercy back then.
They should have been hung up and beaten that very day, their teeth knocked out.
An Yi grew angrier the more he thought about it, and launched into a furious rant.
Then he remembered something else: "Your Highness, when His Majesty was discussing bestowing titles and rewards upon the Princess of Kangle County, several civil officials stood up to obstruct it."
The rhetoric used was still the same old one: women shouldn't be given too many rewards and power.
Among those who received rewards that day was Qin Shiyu, the current commander guarding the border.
Although the main purpose of these civil officials was not the lord of Kangle Township himself, it is true that they specifically named and blocked the matter of bestowing rewards.
Song Yanqing sealed the letter in her hand and looked up to see a dark face flushed with anger.
He gently placed the letter on the table and said, "Since they want to use Princess Kang Le to make veiled accusations, then let them have their way."
Upon hearing this, An Yi's expression turned serious.
Then he heard Song Yanqing's slow and deliberate tone, as if he were simply stating when they would be having their meal.
"Have someone spread the word and publicize this matter widely."
The focus was entirely on the news that the village head of Kang Le had gone alone to the wounded soldiers' camp.
Lu Qiqi went to the border city by imperial decree, and the emperor rewarded and commended the victorious army.
Now, news has surfaced that visiting the wounded soldiers' camp was wrong, that she openly criticized the head of Kang Le Township, and that she violated female virtues and was indecent.
If this news gets out, these civil officials, though seemingly insulting the Lord of Kangle Township, are actually pointing their fingers at the Emperor and cursing him.
What happens under the imperial city can never be hidden from the emperor's eyes and ears; it will inevitably reach his ears.
There will definitely be a good show to watch then.
In an instant, An understood the prince's intention, and his anger gradually dissipated. He even thought of lighting a candle for those civil officials and letting them pray for their own good fortune.
The news spread like wildfire, and when Chen Zirong heard the report from his subordinate, he almost couldn't resist rushing to the civil official's residence to give him a good beating.
He originally abandoned military affairs for civil service because the emperor was wary of military generals, but deep down he still had the blood of a military general flowing in his veins.
The blood of our ancestors is still fresh, and the old Marquis is still alive. How can we swallow this insult that has disgraced those who have contributed to the Great Jin Dynasty, especially since they are from our own family?
At that time, Chen Ziye, who was checking the accounts at the restaurant, also heard the news.
He ran to the study and saw his elder brother and father discussing matters inside.
He ran into the study, panting. If it were any other day, he would definitely have been scolded by Chen Xianming.
But today is different. Outsiders are bullying them. If Chen Ziye can really sit still, then Chen Xianming's protective instincts will not be passed down.
"Father, elder brother, have you heard the news outside?"
Chen Ziye strode towards the two men, and when he saw their expressions—one standing and one sitting—he realized they were probably discussing this matter.
Chen Zirong said, "This matter is nothing more than a sinister plan devised by those civil officials who wanted to marry their daughters to the heir of the Prince of Libei."
This is exactly what I discussed with my father.
Chen Ziye has a good business sense, but he is also somewhat impetuous. He has been closest to Chen Wenjun since childhood.
Now that Lu Qiqi has been bullied, he, as her uncle, will definitely help his niece get justice.
Chen Ziye said, "The news has become increasingly unpleasant these past two days. When I checked the accounts at the restaurant, many people in the lobby were discussing this matter."
No matter what, Qiqi shouldn't have been sent. If a woman can truly achieve great things, what use are men?
Doesn't this ignite a sense of shared hatred and indignation among men?
Women have always faced difficult circumstances. Despite the hardships, Qiqi went to the border city to treat wounded soldiers, which was by order of His Majesty.
In the end, it turned out to be her fault.
Chen Zirong and his father Chen Xianming exchanged a glance and instantly understood.
Chen Xianming said, "It seems we don't need to get involved in this matter; someone has already stood up for Qiqi."
The young woman has good taste in men; he's someone who can take responsibility and protect his wife and children.
Upon hearing this, Chen Ziye, who was still angry, also began to understand the meaning behind it.
He has a business mind and is not stupid; he just sometimes acts impulsively because of his family.
He said, "This is a brilliant move! Those civil officials won't even dare to find fault anymore."
This seemed like adding fuel to the fire for the Crown Prince of the North, but it was actually just right.
The civil officials were dissatisfied with Qin Shiyu having been a general for so long, while Qiqi was sent by the emperor to the border to practice medicine.
Nowadays, the more vehemently the civil officials criticize, the more they are pointing their fingers at the emperor.
This matter will inevitably reach the emperor's ears, and they will suffer even more.
Chen Zirong knew his younger brother's character, and he thought of the rude customers in the restaurant.
Feeling obligated to cover for her younger brother, she asked, "What did you do with the customer who spoke ill of you?"
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