Chapter 13 The Plan Fails
Chu Yunjin's gaze fell on her face, and hearing her pleading for mercy in a low voice, his feelings became complicated.
Did her and Yan Cang's actions today constitute an abuse of power?
It's calculated naturally.
However, if Pei Yi'an hadn't been having an affair, they wouldn't have had the opportunity to use their power to oppress others.
Chu Yunjin truly realized the importance of power at this moment.
Whether it's the consequences of the original owner's divorce from Yan Cang, or the show of force given to the Pei family today, it's all the result of the supreme imperial power.
The love story featuring a prince and his princess is far more complex than the simple and romantic tales of "a domineering prince falling in love with me" found in books.
Danger lurks everywhere under imperial power, with conspiracies and schemes lurking at every turn. Whether it's the princes vying for the throne, the concubines in the harem, or the powerful figures in the capital who support their respective masters, everyone is caught in a dangerous vortex, and a single misstep could lead to total defeat.
The cruelty of power far surpasses that of petty emotions and love.
The sound of sticks hitting one's back could be heard outside.
Chu Yunjin couldn't help but think of the Prince of Jin's original vicious plan. Fortunately, she had transmigrated here in time, which prevented all the misfortunes from happening.
She arrived and could save Yan Cang's storyline, sparing him from a cruel fate.
But if his fate is rewritten, it means that the fates of others will also be rewritten.
Just like Pei Yi'an at this moment.
The great general, who had just returned from the border, should have been in high spirits, able to trample even the princess underfoot at will—if things had developed as he and the Prince of Jin had envisioned, he could indeed have trampled the Sixth Princess's dignity underfoot.
Unfortunately, he is the only one who can be trampled underfoot now.
There was also the Prince of Jin.
Chu Yunjin turned to look at Yan Jinyue and gave her a reassuring look.
Yan Jinyue coldly looked down at Tang Beixuan kneeling on the ground: "A lowly slut who got pregnant without any status or title, it's an eyesore for this princess to even glance at you."
Tang Beixuan's eyes showed embarrassment.
Her cheeks were red and swollen, and she looked disheveled.
Hearing the Sixth Princess's words, she was clearly indignant and couldn't help but retort, "The Great General has fought for the country and made countless contributions. He could lose his life at any moment on the battlefield. I only... willingly serve the Great General. Is that an unforgivable crime? The Sixth Princess lives a life of luxury in the capital, enjoying a peaceful and prosperous world all thanks to the Great General—"
"Bullshit!" Yan Jinyue couldn't help but curse. "The Yong Dynasty has plenty of capable generals. He has rendered meritorious service. When has Father ever treated him unfairly? If he is unwilling to fight for the country, he can simply hand over his military command. Father will definitely choose another good general who is willing to defend the country. There is no need for you to stand up for him here!"
Tang Beixuan's expression changed drastically.
"I know Pei Yi'an is resentful," Yan Jinyue sneered. "Men who lead troops into battle are indeed proud, and are known for their unyielding spirit. But he has to be controlled just because he brings a woman back. He must be resentful. I, the princess, will be merciful and dissolve the engagement. He can take as many concubines as he wants, and he can have as many equal wives as he wants. Even if he opens a brothel at home, I will not interfere."
Madam Pei's face flushed red, and she was extremely angry.
She never expected that the Princess Consort of Yan would be so vulgar, and that the Sixth Princess would speak so recklessly.
Who would run a brothel in their own home? Isn't that an insult?
The fifteen strokes of the cane outside the hall ended.
After the guard came in to report, Yan Cang stood up and walked out.
Yan Jinyue and Chu Yunjin followed behind and walked outside the hall. They saw Pei Yi'an with a pale face and covered in cold sweat, struggling to stand up from the ground.
“General Pei harbors resentment about guarding the border, and I will go to the palace to report to my father.” Yan Cang said indifferently, “Within three days, hand over the military tally to the Ministry of War. After obtaining my father’s consent, I will select another general to guard the southern border.”
He left after saying that, not wanting to waste any more words with Pei Yi'an.
But those words clearly terrified Pei Yi'an.
He turned around hastily: "Your Highness, I have never harbored any resentment. Please investigate thoroughly!"
The current emperor has nine sons, each with a title and official position.
Although Pei Yi'an, who fought on the battlefield, was a subject, he had little fear of the princes. With military power in his hands, even the princes had to win him over.
Except for the Prince of Yan.
Besides being the emperor's most favored son, the Prince of Yan was also the Grand Marshal of the Army, in charge of all the troops in the country, and the generals of the four borders and the city garrisons in various places were all under his command.
If he were to propose replacing the general to the emperor, as long as he had a plausible reason, the emperor would certainly consider it and might even agree directly.
This is why the Prince of Jin was so eager to get rid of him.
Suppressing Yan Cang is ineffective; only by killing him can this formidable adversary be completely eliminated.
Pei Yi'an brought back the pregnant Tang Beixuan, which provided him with the perfect leverage.
Pei Yi'an was visibly panicked.
Yan Jinyue walked up to him, glanced at him expressionlessly, and said, "Your wishful thinking has failed, Pei Yi'an. Take it easy."
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