Chapter 194 What a bullshit prince, do you really think I care?
Didn't Emperor Zhao of Qi understand this principle?
But he really didn't like Lin Qingyue's tone of voice, as if Lin Qingyue was the superior and was teaching him how to train a crown prince.
"Lin Qingyue! You are so arrogant! Do I need your guidance?"
"Your Majesty, of course, does not need it. You have been emperor for so long that you have long since learned that even if the country changes, it is difficult to change one's nature. Even if I gave you advice, you might not listen."
"You! How dare you!" Emperor Zhao of Qi was so angry that he smashed a vase. "Do you really think that just because you've been crowned a king you can look down on everyone and even ignore me?"
Dongfang Qi was caught in the middle at the moment and was in a dilemma. On the one hand, he had to persuade Lin Qingyue to speak less, and on the other hand, he had to persuade Emperor Zhao of Qi not to be angry.
Unfortunately, both sides were in a bad mood and started arguing with each other.
Finally, Emperor Zhao of Qi slammed the table and issued an order: "Lin Qingyue is arrogant and has lost his composure in front of the emperor. He is unworthy of the position of prince. From this moment on, his princely title is revoked!"
"Father!" Dongfang Qi's face changed drastically and he kowtowed and begged for mercy.
Lin Qingyue lazily said, "What a bullshit prince, do you really think I'm that important?"
After saying that, he turned and left.
Emperor Zhao of Qi was so angry that his whole body was shaking: "Dongfangqi, is this the woman you've always wanted to marry? She is so treasonous, arrogant, and domineering! How can this be possible!"
"Father..."
"Shut up! If you plead for her again, I'll kill her! Get out! Get out!"
This was the first time Dongfang Qi had ever seen his father so furious. He had clearly managed to smooth things over, so even if his father was angry, he would have said a few words or perhaps fined him a salary.
But Yueyue...
No, she wasn't the impulsive, brainless type. There was really no need for her to say those things.
Could it be... that she did it on purpose?
Thinking of this, Dongfang Qi's expression changed slightly, and he hurriedly said to Emperor Zhao of Qi:
"Father, please don't be angry. Some things really can't be judged by appearances alone. You and Chao Lan... Deputy Envoy Lin, although you haven't been together for long, you can see that she is intelligent and capable. Although I don't know why she said those words just now, I feel that there must be something behind it. Wait for me, I will go find her and find out the reason before reporting back to you, Father!"
"You're not allowed to go!"
Dongfang Qi was worried about Lin Qingyue, so he turned around and left without caring about anything else.
"Stop the prince!"
At a command from Emperor Zhao of Qi, more than a hundred palace guards rushed out.
Dongfang Qi turned back and pleaded, "Father, what do you mean by this?"
Emperor Zhao of Qi said, "It's nothing serious. I just don't want you to have close contact with Lin Qingyue anymore. Her title of prince has been stripped, but for your sake, I will temporarily retain her position in the Xuanjing Division. But if you persist in your wrongdoing, you'll force me to kill her! Qi'er, I hope you'll think this through. If you make some mistakes, I'll cover for you. But some mistakes are too serious to tolerate!"
Dongfang Qi knew that Lin Qingyue had violated the emperor's dignity this time, which was why Emperor Zhao of Qi was so angry.
If I continue to force it, things will only get worse.
So he nodded obediently: "Father, please calm down. I have no intention of disobeying you. I am willing to obey your orders. Even if you want to put me to death, I will have no complaints. I just hope that you will not make things difficult for Lin Qingyue."
After saying that, he knelt down and kowtowed heavily.
Emperor Zhao of Qi was furious when he saw him like this. He waved his hand impatiently and said, "Send the Crown Prince back to the Eastern Palace and place him under house arrest. He is not allowed to come out without my permission. No one is allowed to visit him either!"
Only after the crown prince was taken away and there was no one else in the hall did the anger on Emperor Zhao of Qi's face disappear.
He sat on the dragon throne and sighed helplessly: "Isn't the intention obvious after hearing what I said? You silly child are really... Oh! Forget it, I don't bother to care about you!"
You say you don't care, but in the end you still have to clean up his mess.
Dongfang Yan’s body must not be seen by others, otherwise the cause of his death cannot be hidden, so it must be handled properly.
Of course, Emperor Zhao of Qi would not be stingy with the grand funeral and posthumous title.
In addition, someone must inherit the title of King of Jin so that the old King of Jin's family line will not be cut off in the future.
Well, let Dongfang Yan’s seventh brother inherit the title.
That kid is a little bit stupid, but he shouldn't have any other inappropriate thoughts...
That evening, after Lin Qingyue returned to Lan Garden, she called Hongyao to her side and said, "Hongyao, although you haven't been in the Xuanjing Division for long, your abilities are considered outstanding among the division's guards."
Hong Yao said modestly, "It's mainly because Da Mi, Xiao Liu, and Xiao Qi are so stupid that I, the outstanding one, stand out. It's also thanks to Master Xie that he was able to control them, allowing them to learn from each other's strengths and weaknesses and show their abilities."
Lin Qingyue couldn't help but laugh: "So this is a compliment to Xie Shouzheng?"
Hong Yao sighed, "He's my superior after all. I can't always be disdainful of him, right? I have to see his strengths, otherwise it will be hard to cooperate with him at work."
Lin Qingyue patted her shoulder and said, "I'm very happy that you can get along well with them. I asked you to come here today because I have something to ask of you."
Seeing her serious tone, Hong Yao also restrained her joking expression and said, "If you have something to say, just tell me directly. My life, Hong Yao, belongs to you. Even if you want me to die, I will never say no!"
"It's not that strict." Lin Qingyue said, "I have to leave the capital for a while. From now on, you will follow Lord Xie in the Xuanjing Division and handle cases well."
Hong Yao asked hurriedly, "How long will you be gone? When will you be back?"
Lin Qingyue lowered her head and took a sip of tea: "I'm not sure when I'll be back, so tonight is considered a farewell."
Hong Yao was surprised: "Aren't you the prince of Da Qi? Why is there no date for your return?"
Lin Qingyue put down her teacup and chuckled softly, "How could someone like me be trapped in this world by a title? In fact, I've just been deposed from my title of prince. Although the position of deputy envoy remains, if I don't return soon, you will take over."
The more Hong Yao listened, the more she felt something was wrong. She lifted her skirt and knelt down. "Deputy Envoy Lin, Hong Yao came to the capital because of you. I entered the Xuanjing Division because I wanted to follow you. Now that you are leaving, no matter where you are, no matter what you do, please take Hong Yao with you. Hong Yao is willing to serve you as a slave."
"Get up!" Lin Qingyue raised her hand and blew out a gust of wind, lifting her up.
"Hongyao, remember this: you are not anyone's follower. You are just you. Although I saved you, it was just a small favor. I don't need you to repay me, and I certainly don't need you to be my slave."
"Oh, right!" Lin Qingyue said, pulling out another box of land deeds. "When we were dealing with Duke Li, we stole ten prosperous shops from the Li family. Some of these shops were rented out, and some were used for personal business."
"I'm entrusting everything to you. Please take care of it for me when you have time. Of course, your hard work won't be in vain. I'll give you a cut of all the rent and dividends. You can save the rest for me. If I ever come back, I'll ask you to use it. You see, my belongings are in your hands, which means I'll come back sooner or later."
"Deputy Envoy Lin, how could I take care of these things? Even if you want to entrust them, you should entrust them to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. He has many staff members under him, and anyone can manage it better than me."
But Lin Qingyue shook her head: "After all, he and I are on two different paths. Rather than continue to have lingering ties and cause trouble for each other, it's better to break off completely."
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