A flash of lightning streaked across the night sky, illuminating the surroundings with exceptional clarity. Ye Wanshu silently watched Fu Mingchi stagger down the city wall.
Soon, heavy rain began to pour down.
The torches held high outside the city were extinguished by the rain, and only a pitch-black sky could be seen.
From time to time, lightning tore through the sky, and Fu Mingchi was vaguely seen being supported by Yan Jin and Yu Bai as he mounted his warhorse and turned away.
Seeing that figure gradually disappearing from her sight, Ye Wanshu's breathing stopped, her heart ached, and she couldn't help but shed tears.
Ji Yunze hurriedly found an umbrella and held it over her head. Looking at her blood-stained palms, he felt heartbroken.
She handed the umbrella to the sergeant beside her, who quickly tore off a piece of clean cloth from his body and wrapped it around her.
"Princess, I'll help you go back and treat your wound first."
As soon as Ji Yunze finished speaking, Ye Wanshu pushed her away coldly and walked down the city wall.
Ji Yuan saw everything. Although Ji Yunze was not as good as King Yongning, he really cared about his daughter. Now that he and King Yongning had come to this point, there was probably no room for recovery.
Thinking of Fu Mingchi's previous reminder, Ji Yuan predicted that when he returned to Lin'an this time, Empress Dowager Gu would let his daughter marry a foreign prince. If he took the initiative and arranged the marriage between his daughter and Ji Yunze as soon as possible, Empress Dowager Gu would not be able to mention the matter again.
Walking silently to Ji Yunze's side, Ji Yuan first comforted him, "Yunze, Wanwan didn't mean to ignore you, don't take it to heart."
Ji Yunze quickly shook his head: "This subordinate knows, Your Excellency the Prime Minister, there is no need to say more."
Seeing these two people walking so close, Gu An felt particularly unhappy.
Fortunately, I have just discussed this with Ji Yuan. Someone has to take the blame for the dispute with Prince Yongning's Mansion. We can't really go to war with Prince Yongning.
"Ji Xue Zheng, this time it was your fault that nearly caused a disaster. Tomorrow you will go back to Lin'an with me to report on your work," Gu An said bluntly.
Ji Yunze's face turned cold. "What does Duke Rong mean? Prince Yongning ordered his generals to murder important officials of the imperial court. There is witness and evidence. I was only impartially enforcing the law. What wrong have I done?"
"Evidence?" Gu An smiled. "According to the memorial you submitted to the Emperor, this was evidence collected by Princess Qining. The Empress Dowager believed it, but I find it highly suspicious. Princess Qining is the aunt of Prince Yongning. How could she harm her own nephew?"
"This is absolutely true," Ji Yunze argued. "If Duke Rong has any doubts, he can escort General Yubai, who serves as the envoy of Prince Yongning, to Lin'an for questioning, and have Princess Qining confront him in court."
"What a joke! Just based on your words, you ordered me to go to Yuezhou to capture the generals and take away the princess of the palace. Are you hoping for chaos in the world?"
Gu An was too lazy to argue with him any further and said solemnly, "This matter is not negotiable. If you have any objections, please return to Lin'an and His Majesty and the Queen Mother will make the final decision."
After saying that, she rolled her eyes at him again and immediately left.
"Duke Rong, are you going to show favoritism to Prince Yongning?" Ji Yunze shouted, "I will go to Yuzhou immediately to invite Princess Qining to come."
Ji Yuan hurriedly coughed lightly and whispered, "Yunze, you are still too serious. The reduction of vassal states is no joke. You should understand His Majesty's painstaking efforts. The current predicament of Daye Dynasty lies in the north, not Yuezhou."
Ji Yunze's face was full of resentment: "But, Prime Minister..."
Ji Yuan immediately waved his hand: "Alright, Yunze, just think of it as Wanwan's sake. You shouldn't be so stubborn. Uncle doesn't want to see her get hurt again."
Patting him on the shoulder, Ji Yuan said earnestly, "His Majesty has always intended to arrange a marriage between you and Wanwan. You should listen to your uncle and just be patient for now. Once this storm has passed, your uncle will ask His Majesty to reinstate you."
After saying that, Ji Yuan also left quickly.
Ji Yunze stood in the rain, feeling extremely lost.
This imperial court has long been riddled with holes, and it cannot be rebuilt without being destroyed. Only when the Gu family, an external relative, and the Yongning Palace are completely deprived of power can there be peace in the world.
Thinking of the suffering he and Wanwan had endured, he gritted his teeth and swore silently, "Wanwan, no matter how difficult the road ahead is, I will protect you and will never let anyone hurt you again."
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When Ye Wanshu walked down the city wall, Chunhong and Xingtao hurried over with umbrellas and held them for her.
Seeing the girl's hands covered in blood, the maids were heartbroken. Caiju and Qiuli protected Qin Chulin and led the way, complaining, "Prince Yongning is too cruel. How could he hurt our cousin like this?"
Ye Wanshu remained silent.
She knew that once the events of today were reported back to Lin'an, Gu Tingchen would no longer think of making things difficult for Fu Mingchi.
Having come to this point, she did not expect Fu Mingchi to forgive her, but she must choose a wise ruler for Daye.
In this way, not only she, but also the people of this world can truly live a stable and peaceful life.
Looking at the entire royal family, I'm afraid Fu Mingchi is the only one who is willing to risk his life for the common people.
"Fu Mingchi, I will definitely allow you to take control of Lin'an smoothly."
Having made up her mind, Ye Wanshu came to the guest room prepared by Caiju and Qiuli, changed into clean clothes, and Ji Yuan brought a military doctor to bandage her wound.
Seeing his daughter's lost look, Ji Yuan first dismissed everyone, then pulled her to sit down at the coffee table.
Pouring a cup of hot ginger tea and handing it to her, Ji Yuan gently reminded her, "Wanwan, drink some ginger tea to warm yourself up, so you don't catch a cold."
Ye Wanshu nodded, picked up the teacup and took a sip.
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