Mei Ran was a long-time associate of Ren Quran. She had been by his side ever since Ren Junhe and he met, offering him advice and strategies. However, even he was unaware of Ren Quran's true nature of jealousy and malice.
The phrase "a Buddha in appearance but a beast in heart" perfectly describes this kind of person. He greets everyone with a smile, but if you get in his way, you'll suffer a more terrible fate than anyone else.
"Don't worry, I know all of this. Also, give instructions to Yu Junshi. The Fourth Princess just passed away, and although His Majesty bestowed upon him the title of Noble Lady, he probably won't be happy to hold a grand ceremony. Just follow the usual procedures and make sure there are no mistakes." Ren Quran agreed and also instructed Mei Ran on the matter of Yu Junshi's investiture.
Ren Quran was clear-headed. He was already the Phoenix Lord, so there was no need for him to make things difficult for others in these matters.
He remains Ren Junhe's most cherished memory, an honor that no one can take away. As long as he doesn't make any mistakes, he will never be deposed.
“But my lord, there is something else I am worried about.” Mei Ran told Ren Quran about the gossip she had overheard: “My lord has always been kind, and he treated his daughter from his previous marriage quite well, though he himself didn’t have the fortune to enjoy it. But the Fourth Princess’s accident has absolutely nothing to do with my lord. Those vile women outside have heard rumors from who-knows-where and are even saying that my lord was behind it, saying things like he was jealous of the Fourth Princess’s favor… and so on. How could my lord, who is so upright, allow them to insult him? Right and wrong are known to all, and I am not good with words, so it would be inappropriate for me to argue with them, otherwise it would only make my lord seem guilty. Therefore, I can only report this matter to my lord and let him handle it.”
Ren Quran was shocked: "Someone is actually spreading such rumors!"
He then flew into a rage: "I have never argued with those people over words, yet they have made me look bad. How can I allow others to slander my upright conduct?"
Mei Ran suggested from the side, "Why doesn't Your Highness have those gossipy people killed, and set the tone for the atmosphere in the palace?"
Ren Quran stopped him: "The Fourth Princess has already suffered such a tragedy. We should pray for her. It's really unfair to the Fourth Princess that so many people have lost their lives over such a small matter. If the retribution for the killings we've committed falls on the Fourth Princess, I, as her legitimate father, will not be at peace."
“Feng Jun…” Mei Ran’s eyes gradually filled with tears.
Mei Ran's thinking was very simple: indeed, only a humble and magnanimous person like Feng Jun could enjoy His Majesty's favor for a long time.
"Alright, you don't need to persuade me anymore. I've made up my mind about this." Ren Quran touched the Buddha statue in front of him and squinted his eyes. "You just need to call those gossipy people together and make them stand for a few hours, and give them a good talking-to. Don't forget to tell them that I'm also concerned about how this case is progressing, and I will definitely let them know when there's a result."
If they know what they want to know, their curiosity will wane. Since they're no longer curious, why would they care? And if they don't care, would they still gossip about it so easily?
Ren Quran watched Mei Ran's retreating figure, a hint of a smile appearing in his eyes.
There's still a long road ahead. What's the point of being proud for a short time? Being proud for a lifetime is the real skill.
When Yu Junshi first gained favor, she even ran to his palace to make a scene. Now, she couldn't even keep her daughter.
And he is still the Phoenix Lord, with Ren Fengyue by his side.
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