Yin Changling essentially went through the motions in this talent show; he didn't actually select anyone.
For a moment, the ministers were at a loss for words.
After all, neither his own daughter nor his sister were elected, but neither were other people's, so it was a strange balance that was barely achieved.
There were also those who were not convinced, such as the Marquis of the North.
He sent out three daughters this time, and each one was exceptionally beautiful, surpassing all others in beauty. But why didn't His Majesty accept any of them?
"Bang--"
The Marquis of Bei was so angry that he smashed a lot of things. If he couldn't successfully usurp the throne at his age, then he had no hope for the rest of his life!
What's the point of raising these daughters compared to raising a bunch of useless people?
His series of actions terrified his daughters, especially Yin Shiniang, who was previously proud and beautiful, and had often boasted.
Now, she could only slink back in disgrace, and was even complained about by that vile woman Yin Liuli, who said that even His Majesty didn't want her as a slave. It really infuriated her!
Sure enough, a bitch will always be a bitch, just like her mother, only good at secretly tattling and never learns to be honest!
Once she gets through this, she'll see if she doesn't tear that bitch Yin Liuli's mouth apart!
Seeing that the Marquis of Bei was furious, Yin Shiniang had no choice but to try anything, so she dragged Yin Liuli out to take the fall herself.
“Father, I know I have disgraced you, but I have tried my best. I am just so disappointing. And what has my sister done?”
Yin Shiniang was crying so hard she could barely breathe, which immediately put Yin Liuli on her guard. She was all too familiar with this look; it was exactly the same as her pretentious mother.
Yin Liuli was completely flustered. She had no idea what Yin Shiniang was thinking, dragging her into this mess. What good would it do her?
However, when she looked up at the Marquis of Bei and saw his ugly expression, she immediately realized that Yin Shiniang was digging a hole for herself.
Good, she knew it. Yin Shiniang was no good. That bitch messed things up herself and then dragged her into it!
This man knew perfectly well what would happen if his daughters were disliked by their father, yet he still insisted on doing this. Yin Liuli glared at Yin Shiniang with hatred in her eyes, which were like poisoned knives.
Yin Shiniang hated her just the same. Did Yin Shiniang remember that it was Yin Liuli who started this war first?
The lords had no need for useless people, so once they were disliked, they would be married off to some desolate and backward tribe, where the son would succeed the father, the brother would succeed the brother, and there would be no peace.
Thinking of this, Yin Shiniang felt even more hatred. She wiped away non-existent tears and slowly cried out.
"Father, my sister's eyes are so scary! I'm so afraid!"
Upon hearing this, the Marquis of Bei turned his head and indeed saw the hatred in Yin Liuli's eyes that had not yet been concealed. It was a hatred so intense that it seemed as if he wanted to devour someone alive, a hatred that chilled one to the bone.
"Yin Liuli, aren't you going to admit your mistake?"
The Marquis of Bei was furious. He slammed his large hand down on the table, shattering it into pieces and making Yin Liuli tremble.
"Father, what have I done wrong? Do you also want me to suffer the same disgrace as Shi Niang?"
With red eyes, Yin Liuli refused to admit defeat and finished speaking with a stiff neck. Even though she was very thin, she did not faint.
"You're not convinced?"
The Marquis of Bei's eyes narrowed. He didn't care about anything else; he just wanted everyone to submit to him and obey his orders.
Just as the Marquis of Bei was continuing, a voice announcing something came, interrupting the tense atmosphere.
"Reporting, Lord Marquis, Young Master Yi has returned with a woman. I have come to inform you."
...
After this incident, Yin Changling's temper became increasingly volatile. It was said that he was looking for someone, but there was no portrait of him. Even if the ministers wanted to flatter him, they were powerless to do so.
All I can do is keep a low profile and try my best to handle every task flawlessly, lest His Majesty be in a bad mood and I lose my head!
Um……
Inside the Longde Hall.
Yin Changling looked at the group who had successfully retrieved the supplies and nodded in satisfaction. Finally, something that made him feel at ease had happened.
"You have done an excellent job. However, I have heard that you have been spending a lot of time with Yin Yi lately?"
Yin Changling had not originally investigated this matter, but ever since he sent Yin Yi to persuade the various tribes, there had been no news of peace talks for a long time.
Instead, Yin Changling was met with news of Yin Yi's engagement to the daughter of the Marquis of Nanbo? He had no idea Yin Yi had such a grand scheme; was a woman more important than his own life?
He began to thoroughly investigate Yin Yi, and what he found was surprising.
Here are several treacherous officials who colluded with Yin Yi; it's just a matter of what benefits they've been promised.
"I had no idea that you, my dear ministers, held Gongzi Yi in such high regard. Well then, tell me properly what Gongzi Yi has given you. Don't force me; if I were to investigate myself..."
Yin Changling's smile was chilling; the smile didn't reach his eyes, and his voice betrayed no emotion, causing the ministers to break out in a cold sweat instantly.
"Your Majesty is guilty. I believed the lies of Prince Yi, no, Yin Yi. He promised to plead for me, but Your Majesty was not fooled by his sweet words at all."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I was just too scared, which is why I was deceived by him. However, I absolutely did not do anything to harm Your Majesty."
"Your Majesty, I know I was wrong. I beg Your Majesty to spare my life!"
One after another, the men kowtowed, their heads pounding loudly. Soon, blood began to seep out, clearly showing they were terrified of death!
Yin Changling didn't intend to kill them this time. He still had their uses, since the power of the Northern Desert Kingdoms was too great and they had developed unwarranted ambitions.
He decided to use a counter-espionage tactic.
"I will give you one more chance to make amends. However, if you disappoint me again this time, you and your family will be wiped off the face of the Yin Dynasty."
Yin Changling wasn't afraid of them escaping; they could run away, but they couldn't escape their clan. If they weren't afraid of their entire clan being wiped out, then they could continue courting death.
"Your Majesty, I will certainly serve you!"
"Your Majesty, I am willing to serve you with great merit!"
"Your Majesty, I swear to serve you to the death."
They all pledged their loyalty to Yin Changling, and after they finished speaking, they kowtowed three times, which temporarily saved their lives.
"Step down. Take good care of your injuries these next few days. There will be times when I need you."
"yes!"
After they left the palace in an orderly fashion, they all breathed a sigh of relief; their clothes were soaked with sweat.
This time, they dared not speak carelessly again. After all, they were terrified that such a distant matter could be investigated.
"Farewell!"
"Farewell!"
"I'll take my leave now!"
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