Chapter 179 The Jade King Forces Marriage, Secret Guards Descend to Protect Their Master
Meng Yanzhi immediately started to distort the truth, since no one else was around, so she could say whatever she wanted.
So that's how it is?
Mr. Meng wanted to confirm whether Meng Yanzhi was lying to him, but looking at her like this, he still couldn't be sure. He could only sigh helplessly: "Why didn't you discuss this with us beforehand? Your sister is crying and making a scene now that she knows about it. What are we going to do?"
“Father, I advise you to talk to my sister properly. There are only more and more women in the Crown Prince’s residence. If she keeps crying and making a scene like this, who knows what will happen in the future?” Meng Yanzhi sighed helplessly. “She went to the Crown Prince’s residence to manage the household affairs. Could it be that she went there just for love?”
Upon hearing this, Meng's father wholeheartedly agreed.
“If it weren’t for the Emperor’s bestowal of the marriage, I would think that you would be more suitable for that position.”
Meng's father is now starting to regret it. He originally thought that Meng Yanzhi had grown up in the mountain village since she was a child and had no experience, so he couldn't count on her for anything. But he never expected that after raising her by his side for a few years, she would become so successful and look better and better.
If Meng Yanzhi could marry into the Crown Prince's household, she would have no worries about her future. Unfortunately, she made a wrong move.
"Master, the Jade Prince has arrived and says he wishes to see the eldest young lady."
The servant came in and reported cautiously.
Before he could finish speaking, the Jade King had already walked in.
The Jade King was in his forties, with a refined appearance, looking like he was just over thirty. However, he was a brave and skilled general, and his eyes still held a murderous intent unique to soldiers.
As soon as he entered, his eyes fell directly on Meng Yanzhi.
Meng Yanzhi remained calm, kneeling on the ground and bowing respectfully: "This humble woman, Meng Yanzhi, greets Your Highness, the Jade King!"
“Miss Meng is now a favorite of the Emperor. I cannot accept your kneeling. You’d better get up quickly.” The Jade King spoke in a sarcastic tone, his smile completely forced.
Originally, Meng Yanzhi thought that her father had asked her to come back because of the Ming Dynasty, but now it seems that things are more complicated than she thought.
Without saying anything else, the Jade King simply stood obediently to the side, without uttering a word.
Seeing this, the Jade King smiled. This little girl was indeed extraordinary, as she was so composed.
He glanced at Meng Yanzhi and then said, "Miss Meng serves the Emperor, so she must be able to speak to him. Therefore, I beg you to have mercy on my poor sister and let her go home to be cared for."
So it was about Consort Liu?
Meng Yanzhi glanced at Prince Yu with some doubt, then whispered, "Consort Liu is perfectly fine now. I wonder what Your Highness is worried about? Besides, I am just a palace lady-in-waiting, and I'm afraid I... cannot help Your Highness."
"Rouge!" Father Meng said in a low voice, frowning as he looked at her. Then he said unhappily, "It's just a matter of a word. Just agree."
Meng Yanzhi looked at her father with a wronged expression, then nodded: "Yes, I understand, I will definitely talk to him nicely."
"It seems that Miss Meng is quite filial. In that case, she should know that marriage is a major event, and that it is a matter of parents' orders and matchmakers' words. I like you and want to take you as my wife. Your father has already agreed. What do you think?" The Jade King spoke again, pushing his luck.
Meng Yanzhi didn't want to pay any attention to the Jade King, but she didn't expect him to be so shameless.
She glanced at Meng's father beside her and knew that he must have just found out about this as well. Meng Yanzhi had originally thought that the two of them were partners, but now seeing how little the Jade King took Meng's father seriously, she realized that Meng's father was nothing more than his lackey, and didn't even have any say in front of the Jade King.
only……
Meng Yanzhi was confused and couldn't understand why her father, of such high status, would be so humble in front of the Jade King. Why would he abandon the Crown Prince to assist the Jade King in his rebellion?
"I'm speaking to you, why are you only looking at your father?"
The Jade King stepped forward, looking at Meng Yanzhi with displeasure, and grabbed her hand.
"Why don't you come back with me today?"
Meng Yanzhi's hands were throbbing with pain. Before she could react, the guards had already descended from the sky.
His eyebrows furrowed tightly as he bowed to the Jade King: "Your Highness, please have some self-respect!"
"you?"
The Jade King released his grip the moment he saw the guard, his face full of surprise.
Meng Yanzhi was just a minor female official, so why did she have a bodyguard by her side when she went home?
What exactly does the emperor mean? Could it be that he has really taken a liking to this little girl?
Thinking of what his sister had told him before, the Jade King's eyes turned fierce as he stared directly at the guard: "What, I can't even take a concubine?"
"Your Highness is joking. Female officials in the palace are not allowed to marry before the age of twenty-five. This is the law of the land!"
The guards simply stood in front of Meng Yanzhi, and spoke in a purely official manner.
Upon hearing this, Meng Yanzhi nodded and said, "I am unworthy and untalented, but I am grateful for Your Highness's kindness. It is just a pity that I must remain in the palace until I am twenty-five years old. Please forgive me, Your Highness!"
Meng's father also stepped forward to smooth things over. Meng Yanzhi seized the opportunity and said she wanted to see her little brother at home before turning and leaving.
Upon arriving at Madam Chen's courtyard, Meng Yanzhi drank several mouthfuls of water before her expression changed. She smiled and said, "Auntie, where is Nian'er? I want to see Nian'er!"
Before she could finish speaking, the wet nurse had already walked in carrying the chubby baby and handed the child to Meng Yanzhi with a smile.
Meng Yanzhi held Meng Annian in her arms, her heart filled with joy. This child was so handsome, with fair and tender skin, a fragrant body, and a quiet demeanor.
She gently touched Meng Annian's cheek and said softly, "Baby, do you see? I'm your older sister. Call me older sister!"
"Miss, the child is still too young to speak." Aunt Chen felt a surge of joy seeing how much Meng Yanzhi loved her child. "There's a banquet coming up at home in a few days, and there are many things to prepare. Could you please take a look?"
Meng Yanzhi, holding the child, glanced at Aunt Chen and then asked, "Logically, this matter should have been handled by Madam, so why is it being handled by you?"
"Madam said she hasn't been feeling well lately, so she asked me to take care of things. Miss, is there anything wrong with this?" Aunt Chen looked at Meng Yanzhi with some confusion.
Meng Yanzhi nodded: "This matter is probably suspicious."
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