Chapter 181: Vicious Female Supporting Character vs. Childless Emperor 25
Ji Yunhuan was looking through the gifts sent by Mei Lingshuang.
Meiling Villa has been famous in the martial arts world for a long time, at least several hundred years, even longer than the founding of the Dragon Kingdom. People in the martial arts world stay away from court struggles, and changes of dynasties will not affect Meiling Villa's status in the martial arts world.
On top were some rare ancient books, which were valuable things that could not be found in the palace and had long been extinct.
Perhaps because she heard that the Prime Minister's Mansion was a family of scholars, Mei Lingshuang chose these things to send over, which really showed her thoughtfulness.
If my father and elder brother saw this, they would be so happy.
On the next level down are some gold and jade items, which appear to be quite old and heavy. Picking any one of them out at random can be considered a family heirloom.
At the bottom was an iron box. After it was opened with a click, there was actually a fine iron whip inside!
Ji Yunhuan's eyes lit up, and with a casual wave of his hand, a whip mark appeared on the stone bench. The barbs scraped up a layer of stone chips. If it hit a person, it would definitely peel off a layer of flesh.
Ji Yunhuan can't let it go!
We have everything at home, but good weapons are hard to come by.
Besides, she is not a martial arts genius and cannot get those magical weapons. This whip is just right for her. It can be buckled around the waist and looks like a leather belt. It is not eye-catching at all.
Xizi kept meowing beside him. Ji Yunhuan was in high spirits and had no time to pay attention to him. She just patted his head perfunctorily and sighed, "Okay, stop meowing. Why are you becoming more and more clingy lately? Stay away. I want to try the power of this whip again!"
Ji Yunhuan played in the yard all day, jumping up and down with great excitement, and she even ruined the flowers and plants that she had just planted.
In the past, the old lady would tell her what to do, but now her mother lets her be the housekeeper, and even if she demolishes the Prime Minister's Mansion, no one will say a word against her.
Xizi lay in the cat's bed, and he had no idea how many times he had sighed.
He thought about all the young men in the capital. Those who were too weak would not do. Those who were too vulgar would not do. Those who were too strong would not be kind. Those who were too soft would not be promising. Those who were handsome would be philandering. Those who were not handsome would not be worthy of his eldest princess...
Long Lin finally understood Prime Minister Ji's feelings.
No wonder Prime Minister Ji has white hair at such a young age, it’s all because of his worry for his daughter.
It is really not easy for a girl to live. If she marries the wrong person, her life will be ruined. Even if she is forced to divorce, her life will not be easy in the future.
If a man does not like his wife, he can take in a few concubines, so that he can always find one that suits his taste.
If he really had a little princess, he would definitely not want to let her get married.
Long Lin watched as Ji Yunhuan, who was tired from playing, suddenly began to embroider the Hundred Years of Longevity picture. Each stitch was crooked, but she was extremely serious about it.
"Qiaoyue, get out of the way! I don't believe I can't embroider it without your help. When I finish, Dad will be so surprised!"
Long Lin suddenly felt a little envious of Prime Minister Ji for having such a caring daughter.
It’s a pity that he will never be able to have his own children in this lifetime.
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A few days later, the two maids who sent Shangguan Ruoxue back to Linxi Village suddenly came back.
The two men knelt on the ground and apologized, "I am useless and failed to take good care of my cousin. The horse got frightened for some reason and rushed all the way to the cliff. We couldn't stop it."
"Our people went down to look for it, but they found nothing except the remains of the carriage and horses. Miss Cousin's body was not found, and we don't know whether she is dead or alive."
Under the dim light, Zhuo Wei's face looked a little gloomy.
She had been doing business for many years and had seen all kinds of tricks. She knew there was something fishy as soon as she heard about it, but since there was no one alive or dead, there was no way to deal with it.
"Are there any casualties among our people?" Ji Yunhuan asked as he sat next to his mother.
The housekeeper replied respectfully, "No, the driver jumped off when the horse was startled, and no one was injured."
Ji Yunhuan nodded, looking very calm, "Go down first. Remember, Miss Biao has already returned to Linxi Village. You have worked hard on your mission, go out and collect your reward money."
After the servants in the room left, Zhuo Wei held her daughter's hand, feeling extremely satisfied.
"I was afraid that you would want to find out the truth. This is very good. Just assume that she has returned to Linxi Village. No matter what she does in the future, it has nothing to do with the Prime Minister's Mansion."
"Huan'er is getting smarter now. She can manage the household affairs well. Mother is relieved. In a family like ours, you must marry someone else. When you get married, you will definitely have a lot of dowry. As long as you take good care of your things, your life will not be too bad."
Ji Yunhuan leaned on his mother's shoulder, feeling a pang of sadness in his heart.
She had lived a muddle-headed life in the first half of her life, but now she had come to her senses and was preparing to get married before she could take care of her mother. She really couldn't bear to do that.
"Huan'er doesn't want to get married. Can Huan'er stay with her mother forever?"
Zhuo Wei patted her daughter's hands and smiled like she was coaxing a child, "Okay, okay! If Huan'er doesn't want to get married, then don't get married. The last thing mother lacks is money. I can support Huan'er for ten lifetimes."
"If your father, that old antique, dislikes us, we can just find a beautiful farm and live a carefree life. We won't care about their faces!"
Xizi lay on the table next to him, silent.
If she doesn't want to marry, then don't marry. There is no one in the capital who is worthy of Ji Yunhuan. Anyway, he will always protect Ji Yunhuan.
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In a blink of an eye, it was time for the birthday banquet of the old lady of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, and the Prime Minister's Mansion was also among the invitees.
In the last century, Yun Huan particularly hated Xia Mengyao, the daughter of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery. When the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's mansion was in trouble, she clapped and cheered, wishing that Xia Mengyao would die immediately.
All the women who like Long Haochang are her enemies. Naturally, she would not attend Old Madam Xia’s birthday party, and even begged her father to help Long Haochang deal with the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery’s Mansion.
In this life, she wants to save the Mansion of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery.
If the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery’s Mansion is destroyed, Long Haochang’s next target will be the Prime Minister’s Mansion!
She had already discussed it with her father and brother, and today she would attend the banquet on behalf of the Prime Minister's Mansion.
The entrance to the House of Loyalty and Bravery was decorated with lights and there were many guests coming and going. Most of them just came to give birthday gifts and left and had no right to enter.
Now that the emperor is missing, it is not appropriate to hold a grand banquet, but there are too many people who come to celebrate on their own initiative, and the entrance to the marquis's mansion is almost blocked.
When Ji Yunhuan walked in, Marquis Zhongyong was stunned for a moment.
He did send a letter to the Prime Minister's Office. They were all officials in the same court and were all favorites of the emperor, so they had some kind of friendship as colleagues.
However, ever since the crown prince took over as regent, he has always been trying to stir up conflicts between the civil officials and the military commanders, and Prime Minister Ji has never been in a good mood towards him.
He sent out the invitation just to save face for both parties. He estimated that the Prime Minister's Mansion would at most send a steward to deliver gifts, but he didn't expect that they would actually come to visit.
Many thoughts flashed through Marquis Zhongyong's mind. He was a military general and he really couldn't outsmart the old fox, Prime Minister Ji.
Ji Yunhuan was not wearing a veil, revealing a bright face. Coupled with the carriage with the Prime Minister's Mansion logo, anyone could tell her identity at a glance.
Qiao Yue handed over the invitation in her hand. Marquis Zhongyong's face was gloomy, and the old butler next to him didn't know whether he should accept the invitation or not.
Everyone looked over here, and the bustling entrance suddenly became quiet.
Ji Yunhuan was still as outspoken as usual, and didn't speak politely at all, "Why? Isn't this an invitation from the Marquis' Mansion? My father is busy with government affairs, and my mother can't get away. I am the daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion, so it's not impolite to come to the banquet. Does the Marquis not welcome me?"
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