Chapter 51 is ruthless enough.
Song Zhimian replied without hesitation.
"If I get arrested, or if the truth comes out, I'll drag Song Kaishan down with me."
If what I did were done according to the laws of the Great Yu, it would be an offense that would at least result in the extermination of three generations of my family, if not nine.
My maternal clan is no longer alive. Even if they were to be exterminated, it would only be the Song Kaishan family.
At that time, I said that I did these things because I was instructed by Song Kaishan.
Or, I could make things even bigger.
The original purpose of Song Kaishan and his group was to poison the crown prince, but due to a series of unforeseen events, Cai Boju ended up killing himself.
Poisoning the crown prince—that must be an incredibly serious matter.
In that case, not only will the Marquis of Zhongyong's mansion be in danger, but the Marquis of Wu'an's mansion will also suffer.
It could even implicate more people.
In that case, none of the people who killed my aunt's family will escape.
I'm not losing out at all if I trade my life for so many of theirs!
This can be considered revenge!
Ye Yunshu...
Xiao Huaijin in the dark room...
Xiao Huaijin couldn't believe that such words could come from a woman like her.
Based on her swift and ruthless attack on Cai Boju, Xiao Huaijin was absolutely certain that if things were exposed, Song Zhimian would definitely drag Song Kaishan's entire family down with her, just as she had just said...
"Lord Zhongyong, that's your father!" Ye Yunshu sighed.
"Father? He wants to give his own daughter to a tyrannical man his own age to be his wife for his own selfish gain. He is unworthy of being a father."
In his pursuit of advancement, he disregarded the interests of Dayu, thus failing to serve as a worthy subject.
He watched his own brother's family being brutally murdered in order to seek refuge with others and for personal gain. He was unworthy of being a brother!
How can such an unfaithful, unfilial, and unjust person be called a human being? Song Zhimian's eyes reddened as she said these words.
Ye Yunshu didn't speak, but simply gestured for Song Zhimian to stand up.
Song Zhimian felt a little relieved, realizing that she had passed this hurdle.
Perhaps... I don't have to lose my life here.
After staggering to her feet, Song Zhimian endured the aching pain in her knees, which felt like they were being bitten by ants.
"Did you come to see me today about the matter of dividing the palace?" Ye Yunshu asked.
Song Zhimian nodded.
"Yes! I just received news that Ronghua Palace needs two female officials this year."
With just those two sentences, Ye Yunshu knew what was going on.
The person in charge of personnel at Ronghua Palace is always cautious. She personally trains and selects all the people she uses. Why would she use someone from the Inner Palace?
Therefore, her sudden demand for female officials, especially from among the candidates in the inner court, is most likely aimed at Song Zhimin.
When Song Zhimin entered the palace as a lady-in-waiting, she originally wanted to interfere.
It didn't work.
Now……
She didn't want Song Zhimin to come over with good intentions; she probably wanted to teach Song Zhimin a lesson...
"Don't worry! When I recommended you to the palace, I said I would arrange a good place for you, and I will definitely do so."
Putting everything else aside, your dowry alone is enough to get you a better place to live.
Ronghua Palace...you definitely won't go there.
"The place you're going to will be better than Ronghua Palace," Ye Yunshu said with a smile.
Seeing that Ye Yunshu no longer mentioned Cai Boju's murder, Song Zhimian wouldn't be foolish enough to make any empty promises of loyalty.
At this point, saying nothing is the best course of action!
So, Song Zhimin bowed respectfully and left the Censorate.
On the way back, Song Zhimian was in a good mood.
This Lady Ye is very capable; she quietly got herself into the pool of candidates for female official.
Now that I've managed to get myself into the Emperor's presence again, I must cling to Lord Ye's coattails from now on.
Song Zhimian's thinking was simple: she believed that the best place in the palace than Ronghua Palace was the Emperor's presence!
Going to the Emperor's presence would be quite nice.
It is said that His Majesty is now only served by eunuchs, and there are no female officials.
If I went there, I definitely wouldn't need to show my face in front of the emperor; I'd probably be assigned to be a female official in charge of registers or a female official in charge of ceremonies...
Listen carefully, everyone says that those who serve the emperor are superior to others in the palace.
I can finally take a small step forward...
...
After Song Zhimian left, Xiao Huaijin quietly emerged from the dark room.
"Shall we go?" Xiao Huaijin asked in a low voice.
"I told you not to come here so often, but you didn't listen. Now look what happened, you got cornered in the house!" Ye Yunshu glared at him.
Xiao Huaijin breathed a long sigh of relief.
"What do you mean by blocking the room! I am a prince, where can't I go?"
The way you're talking makes it sound like I've done something shameful!
As he spoke, Xiao Huaijin sat down in front of Ye Yunshu and picked up the teacup that had long since gone cold to drink.
"Are you planning to send this Song Zhimin to the Emperor? That's not like you at all..."
"What's the point of going to the Emperor's court? The people there are all shrewd and calculating. Sending Song Zhimin there will just mean she'll have to fight with them every day!"
"I've thought of a good place for her." Ye Yunshu rested her chin on her hand.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Huaijin wondered, "If we're not going to the Emperor's court, then where are we going?"
"Where is it? Tell me!"
"What do you think... about sending it to the East Palace?" Ye Yunshu asked with a smile.
Xiao Huaijin...
"How could that be? You know that the Crown Prince would never allow female officials to enter the Eastern Palace."
then……
You know how wary the Crown Prince is of female officials!
"Think about it," Xiao Huaijin said, shaking his head immediately. "Not only are the Crown Prince's servants all eunuchs, but even the Crown Princess's side consists of ordinary palace servants and eunuchs."
"So, you go and persuade the Crown Prince."
Just say that I chose these people and that I arranged it.
The lady-in-waiting wasn't for him, but for the Crown Princess and the Imperial Grandson, Juege'er.
Song Zhimian is intelligent, patient, and meticulous. She harbors a deep hatred for the Prince of Zhao, and she is all alone.
If she wants to live a good life, she has no choice but to stay with the Crown Prince.
Perhaps at some point, Song Zhimian will desperately protect the people of the Eastern Palace.
You only have three days to persuade the Crown Prince.
Three days later is the time for the inner palace to be divided into palaces, and Song Zhimian will be serving in the Eastern Palace at that time.
After Ye Yunshu finished speaking, she started urging Xiao Huaijin to leave again.
"Wait until I finish this cup of tea!"
I thought you were sending someone to the Emperor!
"Hasn't Father Emperor been without female officials for a long time?" Xiao Huaijin muttered.
Ye Yunshu snorted.
"I am sending someone to the Emperor's presence, but not a female official."
Instead, give her a flower that understands your words!
That person in Ronghua Palace doesn't really think she'll remain in favor forever, does she?
His Majesty's birthday is coming up soon, so prepare your gift!
Xiao Huaijin...
Well, that person in Ronghua Palace is going to be annoyed for a while now...
After sitting at the desk for a while, Ye Yunshu suddenly called Wen Shaoqing, who was outside.
"If the account books from the north arrive, send them over immediately."
In addition... the supply ledgers for warhorse fodder, as well as the ledgers for the post stations along the way, were also sent along with them.
If anyone asks, just say it's what I ordered!
Wen Shaoqing immediately agreed.
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