Chapter 200: Vicious Female Supporting Character vs Childless Emperor 44
There was a clang! The ball went in!
The Loyal and Brave Marquis waved a red flag, and his powerful voice spread throughout the entire racecourse, "Time's up! The Red Team wins!"
Zhong Shiya was so happy that she pulled Ji Yunhuan to kiss and hug her, "Sister Ji, we won! This is my first time scoring a goal, I'm so happy..."
Passionate music rang out in the horse racing field, gongs and drums roared, and many noble ladies rushed down from the martial arts field and surrounded Ji Yunhuan.
"Scoring twelve goals in a row is an unprecedented record. Miss Ji is amazing!"
"The daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion is so brave and plays polo so well. My coming-of-age ceremony will be in two days. If Miss Ji doesn't mind, why don't you come to my house and have a chat? We can also play polo."
"Come to my house first. My father owns a large piece of land in the suburbs of Beijing. It's the best polo field in the whole city!"
"It's so boring to just play polo. It's more interesting to go out for a spring outing. You can enjoy the flowers and wear the flowers, and you can also see the handsome young man..."
Xizi became unhappy when he heard this and meowed a few times.
What handsome young man? He is just a playboy who attracts many women. How can he be worthy of Ji Yunhuan!
When the girls discovered the snow-white Xizi, they became even more excited. Their eyes were shining and they reached out to touch her.
Xizi was surrounded by a group of women and felt uncomfortable. He covered his face and kept burrowing into Ji Yunhuan's arms, making Ji Yunhuan laugh.
Xia Mengyao jumped off the horse, walked slowly to Ji Yunhuan's side, and said awkwardly: "I lost this time, but next time, I will definitely beat you!"
Ji Yunhuan was still very arrogant, "Even if you try a hundred times, you won't be able to beat me, hahahaha..."
There were laughter and joy all around, and Ji Yunhuan felt that these noble ladies were completely different. It was as if the rope that was pulling them together had broken, and they became themselves again.
They won't scheme against each other for a man, and won't fight to the death. They have their own lives, things they like, friends, and families. They are young and will meet better handsome men!
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Marquis Zhongyong came down from the referee's stand.
A servant ran over in a panic and said in a low voice, "My Lord, something bad has happened. Prime Minister Ji has come with a lot of people. He said he has something important to discuss with you and is waiting in the front hall."
Long Haochang dragged his aching body and walked over with the support of Shangguan Ruoxue.
His wounds had been treated, but his face was badly swollen and he walked with a limp. Even after changing into the crown prince's robes, he no longer had the dignity of a crown prince.
In the past, wherever he went, he was the focus of everyone's attention, but now he seems to have lost his luster and become an ordinary person.
Long Haochang was overjoyed when he saw the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery hurried to the front hall, and he immediately shouted at the top of his voice:
"Prime Minister Ji is here. There must be some clues about the assassination of His Majesty. Please follow me to the front hall."
Both civil officials and military officers followed the prince to the front hall.
Ji Yunhuan pulled Xia Mengyao along and went to the front hall to watch the fun.
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Everyone greeted each other, with the Crown Prince sitting at the head, followed by Prime Minister Ji and Marquis Zhongyong.
The three dukes and nine ministers were all present, and those with lower official positions could not get any seats and could only stand aside.
Long Haochang looked at the neatly-arranged officials below. Since he became regent, the court meetings had never been attended by so many people. Prime Minister Ji really had power over the court and the country. Just because he promised to help him deal with the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery’s Mansion today, he could put on such a big show.
Prime Minister Ji immediately saw Ji Yunhuan hiding in the corner and peeking, and could only smile helplessly. His daughter was really too naughty and wanted to watch everything.
Never mind, just watch it, it might help you broaden your horizons.
Prime Minister Ji stood up, bowed in the direction of the palace, and said loudly: "Your Majesty was assassinated and disappeared. This prime minister is restless. After much investigation, I found out that it was the remnants of the previous dynasty who did it. The escaped assassins hid in the countryside and have been captured."
Long Haochang was extremely excited, and his eyes could not help but glance at the Loyal and Brave Marquis, "Good! Good catch! Under severe torture, we will surely be able to catch the traitor."
"Do you know who tipped off the assassin? Who colluded with the assassin? Did the Royal Guards fail to protect him properly or did they do it on purpose? They want to kill my father!"
The Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery clenched his fists so hard that they creaked. The prince's words clearly meant that he was trying to put the blame on the Imperial Guards!
Just as he was about to stand up to defend himself, he heard the impassioned voice of Prime Minister Ji.
"What do you mean, Crown Prince? The Royal Guards suffered countless casualties in order to protect His Majesty, how could they be colluding with the remnants of the previous dynasty? The Loyal and Brave Marquis was seriously injured in order to lure away the assassin, and he has not recovered yet. They are all heroes of the Dragon Country, how can you slander them so recklessly?"
"I came here today to provide compensation for the soldiers who were killed or wounded. I have already ordered people to draft a plan on how to posthumously confer titles, how to place the orphans of the soldiers, and how to provide compensation. I hope you will review it."
Marquis Zhongyong could hardly believe his ears. He had argued with Prime Minister Ji many times in front of the Crown Prince over the issue of compensation, and now it suddenly came true. He felt like he was dreaming.
Prime Minister Ji bowed to the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery and said, "I apologize for any offense I have caused you in the past. Your Majesty, please forgive me."
Long Haochang rushed over and snatched the letter, took a look at it and tore it into pieces.
"I don't agree! The loyal and brave marquis colluded with the remnants of the previous dynasty and assassinated your majesty. He deserves death! Where is the compensation?"
Prime Minister Ji was puzzled and asked, "Does the prince have any evidence for what he said?"
"The captured assassin is the evidence, and the disappearance of His Majesty is the evidence! If you don't have evidence, go find it! The ambition of the Loyal and Brave Marquis is obvious. He controls the Imperial Guards and endangers the country of Long. Prime Minister Ji should share my worries instead of standing here and questioning me!"
Long Haochang displayed the majesty of a prince and spoke as if it was a matter of course.
He thought that all the officials present would agree with him. In the past, no matter what he said, there was always a group of people supporting him. But today, no one spoke and the scene was silent.
Prime Minister Ji shook his head in disappointment and sighed, "It's not your fault to be mediocre, but you can't tell right from wrong and frame loyal people, which is a big mistake! Your Highness the Crown Prince is really not worthy of being the regent. I didn't want to take out this secret order, but now I can only make it public."
"This is a serious matter, so I'm bothering you all to come here and witness it together. Eunuch Wei, please take out the secret letter."
Eunuch Wei was the emperor's most trusted eunuch chief. He flicked his whisk and came forward holding an exquisite little box.
The box was carved with two dragons playing with a pearl and belonged to the inner court. It contained a roll of yellow silk with the emperor's private seal on it.
"You all have seen clearly that His Majesty knew that there would be a disaster this year, so he left a secret letter and ordered Prince Xing to supervise the country."
"All government affairs, big or small, will follow the old system. Prime Minister Ji and Marquis Zhongyong will assist in the administration and wait for Your Majesty to return to the court!"
Prince Xing is an old man who is nearly a hundred years old. Making him regent is just a cover. Ultimately, it is Prime Minister Ji who controls the government.
Long Haochang had never heard of any secret letter, and was so angry that he reached out to grab the silk, "Impossible! I am the crown prince, and I should be the regent. This secret letter must be fake!"
The Loyal and Brave Marquis took the initiative to protect the secret letter and said coldly: "You all know the private seal of His Majesty. Eunuch Wei will not forge it. The secret letter will be kept by me to prevent someone with ulterior motives from deliberately damaging it."
Prime Minister Ji nodded, "That's great. I have some good news. Master Xuan'an observed the sky at night and predicted that the emperor will be blessed by heaven and will be safe and sound. He will return to the court in three days!"
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