Chapter 146 The Daughter of a Guilty Minister vs. the Disabled Prince 60
"Handkerchief!" Xiao Yan stared at Ji Yunhuan dimly, and said unhappily, "You gave my handkerchief to someone else."
"I've given it to you, it's not worth anything." Facing Xiao Yan's accusing gaze, Ji Yunhuan could only say, "Can I embroider another one for you?"
Xiao Yan was finally satisfied. After lunch was served, he lay on the bed like a big boss and insisted that Ji Yunhuan feed him. Ji Yunhuan had no idea what he was angry about and could only coax him in a soft voice.
Yuling was boiling medicine outside the house, and Xia Yang was serving her inside. Even he felt that "Yun Fengyi" was being unreasonable. His arm was not injured, so why couldn't he eat by himself and had to be fed by His Highness?
But His Highness didn't seem angry at all. He was busy running around and was particularly attentive. He was simply pampering her to no end.
After eating and drinking, Xiao Yan frowned, drank the medicine, and then fell drowsy.
Ji Yunhuan could only lie on the bed with him. Xiao Yan rubbed Xiaoyun's hand and whispered, "When we switch back tomorrow, I will go to see the emperor. Don't worry, I will never let her hurt you in the slightest."
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The next day, Xiao Yan brought Sun Jiayi and Lin Liangyuan to meet the emperor.
The emperor has not been in good spirits since his last coma. Concubine Wu has been taking care of him in Zhengyang Palace and has been inseparable from the emperor.
Lin Wan'er knew that this was her only chance. If she failed to bring down Sun Jiayi, she would definitely be killed by Sun Jiayi. If she lost her life, she would lose everything.
The two of them quarreled loudly in Zhengyang Palace. The emperor was so angry that he slammed the table and said angrily:
"Shut up, A Yan. I had high hopes for you, but you can't even manage your own backyard. I am really disappointed."
Xiao Yan lowered his head, a mocking smile appearing on the corner of his mouth. If he really managed his backyard well and dealt with Sun Jiayi without authorization, the emperor would protect Sun Jiayi instead.
"I am incompetent, so please give me some advice, Father."
The emperor waved his hands impatiently, "These are all minor matters. The most important thing right now is the peace talks. General Wu has already arrived at the Khanate, and he sent a secret letter over 800 miles. Yesterday I asked you to discuss the terms of the peace talks, and all the princes had something to say. But you are stuck in a woman's nest and can't get out!"
Xiao Yan knelt down slowly and said, "I have not been out of Qianhe Palace for a long time. I really don't have any good ideas. My third, fourth and fifth brothers are in their prime, with quick minds and aides to offer advice. They can all help father to relieve his worries. I am not a big deal."
The emperor snorted coldly, looking unhappy, but in his heart he had a little more trust in the eldest prince.
He was well versed in the art of maintaining balance as an emperor, and deliberately provoked several princes to fight with each other, so as to preserve his dignity and power. However, the princes jumped around too much, which made him quite unhappy.
Instead, the eldest prince stayed out of the matter, which made him feel more at ease.
"Since the princess is jealous and immoral, then..."
Concubine Wu came in with a bowl of medicine and interrupted the emperor. "Your Majesty, please don't be angry. The imperial physician said that anger is harmful to the body. I will help your Majesty drink the medicine. If it gets cold, the medicinal properties will disappear."
The emperor drank the medicine, and Concubine Wu fed him a candied fruit and said softly:
"In my humble opinion, this matter should not be used violently. It is common for women to be jealous of each other. Sun is the prince's wife and has a noble status. It is not a big deal for a good lady with no children to have her appearance damaged."
"If we depose the prince's consort personally appointed by His Majesty for this reason, wouldn't it be a joke if it gets out? It will also be bad for the eldest prince's reputation. People who don't know the truth will think that the eldest prince is unfilial!"
The emperor nodded repeatedly after hearing this, "It is indeed not appropriate to make a fuss about what happened in the harem. Ah Yan, take the princess back and discipline her well, and don't let her cause any more trouble. I will arrange for a few good ladies for you in the future, and you won't be wronged."
Sun Jiayi kowtowed to the emperor and Concubine Wu, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. I know I was wrong. I will behave myself in the future and will not be jealous anymore."
Lin Wan'er, with a disfigured face, let out a shrill cry. She wanted to pounce on Sun Jiayi and scratch her face, but someone blocked her mouth and dragged her out.
"How dare you make a noise in front of His Majesty? Lin Liangyuan really doesn't know the rules. The eldest prince should also be disciplined."
"My beloved concubine, what you said makes sense. I am tired. Today's business ends here. Please leave."
Xiao Yan stood up and left. He knew that the emperor would not punish Sun Jiayi, so there was no point in saying more.
Sun Jiayi was moved to a remote courtyard, with Xiaoqing being the only one left to serve her. The courtyard was guarded by people all around, making it impenetrable.
Lin Wan'er still lived in the original courtyard. Her appearance was ruined and she looked a little crazy. She often scratched the faces of the palace maids and was basically locked in the courtyard and never came out.
Wen Lan moved into the main hall of Yihe Palace and took care of the backyard for Xiao Yan. From now on, she had the final say in Yihe Palace, and she could finally suppress Sun Jiayi.
She walked around Sun Jiayi excitedly and finally got rid of her anger. After that, she forgot about Sun Jiayi and focused on having fun with Xiaoyun.
That night, Xiao Yan went to Xiaozhu Garden as usual, but was driven out by Ji Yunhuan.
"You should go to Wen Liangyuan, even if it's just for show. Let her live in the main hall. If you don't give her some favors, she will definitely not be able to control the people below with her temper."
Xiao Yan snorted coldly, "You always think about her in everything, why don't you care so much about me?"
Ji Yunhuan was already very skilled at coaxing Xiao Yan. She stood on tiptoe and gave Xiao Yan a kiss on the face, then kept saying nice words.
"If I have ten thoughts and nine of them are devoted to Your Highness, how else do you want me to devote my attention? I know Your Highness doesn't like Wen Lan. When I ascend the throne in the future, I will ask Your Highness to set her free. The Wen family is wholeheartedly following Your Highness. I believe this is also Master Wen's wish."
There was harmony in the Yihe Palace, time passed quickly, and it was June in the blink of an eye.
Ji Yunhuan's pregnancy could no longer be hidden, and Wen Lan also knew about it. However, since Qianhe Palace and Yihe Palace were both under Xiao Yan's control, the news did not spread.
Life was peaceful in Xiaozhu Garden, but outside it was a bloody storm.
First, the third prince was found to have occupied people's land, which resulted in several deaths. Many scholars stood at the gate of the palace to plead for justice, causing a huge uproar.
The emperor did not care about the lives of a few farmers, but he cared about the reputation of the royal family. In a rage, he took away the title of Prince from the third prince and ordered a thorough investigation of the matter.
Just as the Third Prince fell, the Fourth Prince was demoted to a commoner for angering the Emperor, and many officials who supported the Fourth Prince were implicated.
By the time Wu Xin led the delegation back to Beijing, the Fifth Prince was at the height of his power, looking like the future crown prince.
Tian Khan agreed to negotiate peace. The Northern Xinjiang Treaty had been negotiated, with only some minor details to be discussed. The emperor was overjoyed and rewarded Wu Xin and Concubine Wu generously. He also ordered the fifth prince to receive the envoys and discuss the Northern Xinjiang Treaty.
"My son, you have worked hard. Remember to treat the delegation well and not hurt the harmony between the two countries. When the Imperial Astronomical Observatory chooses an auspicious day, I will personally place the seal to seal the friendship between the two countries for a hundred years. My achievements will surely be recorded in the history books."
"Peng'er, you are my most promising child. I have high hopes for you. Do you understand what I mean?"
The fifth prince was overjoyed. If the peace talks were successful, the position of crown prince would definitely be his.
He immediately knelt down and said loudly: "Father, you are wise! Your kindness will be remembered for generations to come. I, your son, will do my best to help you share your worries."
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