Do you want the Yan family mansion?
The emperor's brows furrowed instantly.
Even Eunuch Yuan was dumbfounded.
He thought the Prince of Ling would make some difficult request, but it turned out he wanted the Yan family's property...
The Prince of Ling has his own Prince of Ling Mansion, which is not only magnificent but also close to the palace, making him the envy of all the officials. Why would he ask the emperor for a house that has been abandoned for six or seven years?
If you say he has feelings for the Yan family, then what about Prince Ling? He grew up in the palace, and the number of days he lived in the Yan family can be counted on two hands.
He has feelings for the people in the Yan family, but not for the house itself, right?
But he insisted on choosing an abandoned old house. In Eunuch Yuan's view, it had no other purpose than to test the emperor's bottom line and anger him.
The Emperor was indeed angry, and said coldly, "What do you want with the old Yan family residence?"
Xie Jingyan said, "I need a place to worship my mother. If I don't go to the Yan residence, does Father Emperor agree to me burning paper money in Changchun Palace?"
Swish.
The emperor's face was already grim, but it became even uglier.
The Emperor slammed his fist on the table and exclaimed, "Do you need a house to burn paper money at the Yan residence?!"
The emperor suddenly slammed his hand on the table, which didn't frighten Xie Jingyan, but it did startle the parrot hanging next to the dragon desk.
Startled, the parrot immediately beaked its beak and cursed, "You unfilial son! How dare you speak to your father like that? Look how angry you've made him!"
Eunuch Yuan, "..."
The sound of the curse sent a chill down Yuan Gonggong's spine.
Although he knew from the Eighth Prince that Prince Ling was often scolded by the parrot.
But he really didn't expect the parrot to curse so harshly.
Even when the Emperor was furious, he never called Prince Ling a wicked son, but this parrot started cursing him first.
Xie Jingyan's face turned green with anger. Why did he have to buy this parrot? He was scolded when he gave it to the princess, and he was scolded when he gave it to his father.
Why didn't he just make soup with it?
Eunuch Yuan was genuinely afraid that Xie Jingyan might kill the parrot in a fit of anger, so he quickly carried the parrot, still on its stand, outside.
Xiao Xizi stood guard outside the door, and Eunuch Yuan handed him the parrot, saying, "Put it in the side hall."
Xiao Xizi's eyes lit up. "Who did the parrot insult this time?"
If the parrot didn't swear, Grandpa Yuan wouldn't have given it away.
Eunuch Yuan slapped his forehead, "Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask."
Xiao Xizi rubbed his forehead and picked up the parrot, his curiosity burning, wondering whether it was the Emperor or Prince Ling who was being scolded...
With that lousy mouth of a parrot, it'll be cursing the emperor one day.
Xiao Xizi felt he was being somewhat rebellious; he was actually looking forward to it.
The emperor sat on the dragon throne, never expecting the parrot to suddenly help him scold Xie Jingyan. The parrot's scolding actually calmed his anger down a bit.
However, Xie Jingyan wanted the Yan family mansion, but the emperor disagreed, saying, "I grant you permission to go to Changchun Palace to burn paper money and pay respects to your mother."
A hint of surprise flashed in Xie Jingyan's eyes.
The emperor would rather send him to Changchun Palace to burn paper money than give him the Yan family mansion.
But since he said it, it's not easy for him to go back on his word.
"Step back."
Although the emperor agreed, he was displeased that the son kept giving in front of him, so he dismissed the man.
Xie Jingyan didn't say anything more and turned to leave.
But after taking two steps, he remembered the matter of Prince Cheng and turned back to look at the Emperor, saying, "Prince Cheng's fiefdom, Wangzhou, has iron mines, which have been illegally mined for two years."
The emperor's expression changed.
Xie Jingyan left after saying that.
Standing beside the Emperor, Eunuch Yuan dared not even breathe loudly.
It was shocking enough that there was an iron mine in the fiefdom of King Cheng, but King Cheng also mined it privately, and had been doing so for two years.
Unauthorized mining is a capital offense.
Illegal iron ore mining is tantamount to treason.
What is King Cheng trying to do?
Eunuch Yuan did not doubt what Xie Jingyan said.
Xie Jingyan was not the type to lie, especially since the other party was Prince Cheng, the emperor's own brother. To convict Prince Cheng, one needed solid evidence; a mere statement was utterly useless.
Seeing the Emperor's dark expression, Eunuch Yuan mustered his courage and cautiously said, "Prince Ling is all bark and no bite. He may not accept the tasks you assign him, but he's done his fair share of work..."
The earthquake in Meizhou, the Xizhou Dam, and King Cha Cheng...
Each one was a major case.
If Consort Chen hadn't met with this accident, Prince Ling would have been the only choice for Crown Prince.
Yuan Gonggong sighed inwardly, when the Emperor's voice suddenly rang out, "Give him the things."
...
Furthermore, after Xie Jingyan left the palace, he did not return directly to the Ling Prince's residence, but instead went to the Yan residence.
In the darkness of night, Xie Jingyan only noticed bloodstains on the weeds and found nothing else.
Go again and see if you can find any clues to find out who went to the Yan family to pay their respects.
But after going around in circles, they found nothing.
After leaving the Yan residence, they returned to the Ling Prince's residence.
Inside the room, Shen Wan sat on a small couch, touching her belly. Before, she could only feel the little fish blowing bubbles, and it was still faint. Now, the feeling was much clearer.
Xie Jingyan saw this scene as soon as he entered the room. He leaned over and said, "Let me touch it."
He reached out his hand, but before he could touch her stomach, Shen Wan slapped the back of his hand.
Xie Jingyan looked at her, his eyes showing a hint of hurt. "Can't I even touch the child? I'm his father."
Is Shen Wan the kind of person who wouldn't allow him to touch the child?
Last time I let him touch the child, that bastard didn't get to touch the child, but he did touch her all over.
She was scared.
"Once the baby is born, you can hold it however you want," Shen Wan said with an expression that left no room for negotiation.
Seeing that Xie Jingyan was still looking at her belly, Shen Wan changed the subject, "What does Father want with you in the palace?"
Xie Jingyan said, "My father-in-law is about to leave the capital and has arranged his military power so that I can take care of things."
Shen Wan then said, "Isn't this my father looking for you?"
Xie Jingyan nodded and was about to speak when Qiu'er came in and said, "Your Highness, Your Highness, Eunuch Yuan has arrived."
Shen Wan looked at Xie Jingyan, "What brings Eunuch Yuan here?"
Xie Jingyan also wanted to know, "I'll find out when I see Eunuch Yuan."
The two got up from the small couch, stepped out the door, and saw Steward Zhou leading Eunuch Yuan in.
Eunuch Yuan stepped forward and bowed to Xie Jingyan and Shen Wan.
Xie Jingyan remained silent, while Shen Wan smiled and asked, "What brings Eunuch Yuan here?"
Eunuch Yuan smiled and said, "By order of the Emperor, I have gone to the Ministry of Revenue to retrieve the house and land deeds of the Yan family and deliver them to the Prince."
As Eunuch Yuan spoke, he glanced back, and then the young eunuch stepped forward with the tray.
Xie Jingyan frowned slightly as he looked at the brocade box on the tray. "Didn't Father Emperor refuse to give it to me? Why did he change his mind?"
Eunuch Yuan thought that as long as the prince treated the emperor well, the emperor would give him whatever he wanted.
But even if he had a lot of courage, he wouldn't dare say that in public.
Eunuch Yuan said, "His Majesty knows that the Prince is still filial to him at heart."
Xie Jingyan laughed as if he had heard a joke, "Don't let Father hear this, or he'll punish you, Eunuch Yuan, with dozens of lashes."
Eunuch Yuan, "..."
Don't say it.
I'm actually a little scared.
He feared the emperor would ask him with a dark expression, "Which eye of yours saw him being filial to me?"
"If he were any more filial, I would have been driven to my death by his filial piety."
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