Chapter 104: Becoming the Flag of the Healthy Women Camp, Protected by the Princess
"Dare to plot against me, do you know what the consequences will be?"
"Your Highness dare not."
Xie Yao looked calm, not panicking at all as if her secrets had been exposed.
"I never thought Your Highness would protect me. I just thought Your Highness would not watch the people of the Jianfu Camp being murdered on Qifeng Mountain on the anniversary of Empress Shen's death."
Her voice was clear and calm, falling into the ears of the eldest princess.
Xie Mingan dared to harm himself because he didn't remember that today was Queen Shen's death anniversary!
Xie Yao even suspected that in her previous life, Xie Zhi was canonized as a concubine because she prayed for the emperor, and also because she had prayed for Queen Shen at Chengfo Temple.
"I didn't expect that someone still remembers my mother's death anniversary." The eldest princess said calmly.
Queen Shen has been dead for twenty years. The emperor is afraid of Queen Mother Jiang and has not posthumously conferred the title of Queen Mother on her.
Therefore, not many people remember her.
This Xie Yao mentioned the Jianfu Camp in front of her again.
The eldest princess thought of the criticisms in the court. Since the emperor ascended the throne, the voices against the Jianwu Camp in the court had suddenly risen.
Those court officials said that it was against moral principles for women to join the army.
He also said that since there were only 800 people, keeping them would be a waste of food and money, so it would be better to withdraw the camp.
The eldest princess understood that the person behind the officials who were keeping a close eye on the Jianfu Camp was the current empress dowager.
Queen Shen is the emperor's biological mother, and Empress Dowager Jiang is just a successor. She is afraid that the emperor will always miss Queen Shen.
Some people wanted to dismantle the Healthy Women Camp to remove the emperor's thoughts and make sure that no one in this world would remember her mother anymore.
"I am only the nominal commander of the Strong Women's Camp, and I don't lead any troops. Whether you live or die is none of my business."
The eldest princess looked away, her brows slightly furrowed, her tone still cold.
She knew better than anyone the intrigues in the court, but she only wanted to keep the memories and was unwilling to wade into the muddy waters of the court.
"Now that our Queen Mother is gone, it's not easy for the Healthy Women's Camp to survive until now. Do you still want this team to return to its former glory?" asked the eldest princess.
Xie Yao turned around and took the long knife wrapped in cloth from Rendong's hand.
Shuangxi stood in front of her and said, "How can Second Miss Xie hold a knife in front of His Highness?"
"It's okay." The princess motioned Shuangxi to go down.
For some reason, she was not afraid that the "famously" rude and impolite Miss Xie would resort to knife attacking her.
The cloth strip on the knife was untied, revealing a sharp silver blade.
Xie Yao asked in return, "In the past, the Jianfu Battalion had great military achievements and was blameless, yet they ended up being disbanded by the Shen family. Does Your Highness think that the Jianfu Battalion can survive if they give up their weapons?"
She put the long knife on the table, making a crisp "clang" sound.
"This knife was given to me by the general. It was the standard equipment of the Strong Women's Camp when Queen Shen was alive."
The eldest princess's eyes fell on the knife, and she recalled the scene when she was young and her mother put on armor and went into battle.
"What is the name of this knife?" she asked.
Xie Yao shook her head: "A knife is just a knife, it doesn't need a name. The key lies in what the person holding the knife wants to protect and how he wants to use it."
She didn't shy away, but looked directly into the princess's complicated eyes. "Your Highness, don't you know that if you give up the knife, you will become prey."
As she was speaking, a maid came in hurriedly and whispered something in the eldest princess's ear.
Previously, Xie Yao's carriage broke down and the driver went down the mountain. She then sent someone to carry the carriage to the villa for a thorough investigation.
After hearing this, the princess's eyes suddenly turned cold. "Someone tampered with your carriage, and the two horses were fed herbs that would drive them crazy."
Those who oppose the Healthy Women Camp should know that Xie Yao is the current representative of the Healthy Women Camp and is her person.
But they still dared to assassinate Xie Yao on the anniversary of their mother's death!
When she saw the maid, Xie Yao's lips curled up.
"I just wanted to pray for the Strong Women Camp, but someone was eager to take action. That's why I asked the maid to come and inform you in advance that someone wanted to harm me."
She spoke each word with emphasis: "Your Highness, blindly giving in will only make these villains more rampant."
The princess frowned and said, "Your carriage belongs to the Wenchang Marquis's mansion, and the villain you are talking about is your father."
Xie Yao looked into her eyes, his eyes were as black as ink, and hatred was surging in his eyes: "I don't want a father who kills his wife and daughter like this."
The eldest princess was shocked.
She had heard about what happened in the Wenchang Marquis's Mansion.
What Xie Yao said was that the Earl of Wenchang favored his concubine over his wife and even tampered with his daughter's carriage.
But the eldest princess couldn't help but think of herself.
——The late emperor sentenced her mother to death on trumped-up charges and executed the entire family of her maternal grandfather.
He also sent her to Yong State as a marriage partner.
At that time, the national strength of Yong State was far superior to that of Yan State. The late emperor asked her to marry Emperor Yong, and he did not think that she could come back alive in this life.
Her father was also a man who killed his wife and daughter.
Xie Yao added: "The glory of the Jianfu Camp and Queen Shen's legacy cannot be lost like this."
"What do you want from me?" The eldest princess finally spoke, her tone much softer.
"Your Highness, I don't need you to do anything."
Xie Yao raised her eyes and bowed deeply.
"I only ask Your Highness to see that I am alive. As long as I am here, the Strong Women Camp will be here. When Queen Shen waved it in her hand, the flag of the Strong Women Camp has not fallen yet."
The eldest princess was silent.
She looked at Xie Yao and saw the clear light in the little girl's eyes, and her eyes suddenly felt sore.
She has seen too many smart people.
The girl in front of me is not smart, but she is extremely bold and has the ruthlessness to rebel against the Tiangang.
Now she carries the legacy of her mother, and she can no longer ignore it.
If before, the eldest princess was only willing to help Xie Yao because of the favor in Queen Shen's letter, she was also scrutinizing and doubting her.
Now, the eldest princess was moved by her and treated her with true appreciation and love.
"I really am reluctant to let you die," the eldest princess said. "Shuangxi, go and prepare. When I offer incense to the Queen Mother, also offer three sticks of incense to this girl."
Shuangxi quickly responded: "Yes."
The princess's eyes shone, and she raised her voice again, "Please ask Abbot Jue'an to spread the word about the temple I built for my mother. Tell them that everyone who comes to Chengfo Temple must offer incense to my mother from today onwards."
"I want my mother to be in charge of the army while she is alive, and even after her death, her incense will continue to be worshipped."
Xie Yao looked at the eldest princess with bright eyes.
The eldest princess looked very beautiful when she was furious and cold, and she was worthy of being the most beautiful woman in the State of Yan in the past.
An undercurrent surged in her quiet and peaceful heart.
Originally, the eldest princess privately paid tribute to Queen Shen and also privately built a temple for Queen Shen.
But because Xie Ming'an harmed her, from today on, the eldest princess is no longer a neutral person between the emperor and the empress dowager.
She may not listen to the emperor, but she will definitely oppose the empress dowager.
"Thank you, Your Highness, for taking charge of this matter for me." Xie Yao knelt down and saluted.
"This palace is not for you, but for the Queen Mother."
"You should know that if I rely on you as my supporter, the temporary glittering of your fame will only make more people want to kill you. I just hope you can live a little longer and not end up like me in a blazing fire."
The eldest princess said this very seriously and in a gentle tone.
Xie Yao quickly said, "That won't happen, because I have many backers, including myself."
The eldest princess: "Hmm?"
"I have something else to do, so I'll leave first." Xie Yao turned around and said goodbye.
The eldest princess: "What do you want?"
"I have to go to Wanfu Hall first to pray for Prince Jingbei and the Xiao family. My mother also asked me to go to Guanyin Hall to pay my respects. My grandfather is old, and I want to pray for his longevity. The general is leading the troops at the border, and I also hope that he will be safe and successful."
Xie Yao spread her hands and said, "When the auspicious time comes, I will come with you to burn incense for Queen Shen."
The eldest princess looked at her back and suddenly laughed.
He found himself as a backer, but he still hadn't forgotten Xiao Yizi, the general...
She is indeed a girl who cherishes her life.
Shuangxi followed behind Xie Yao and looked at her quietly.
He thought to himself that Second Miss Xie was about to become the Princess of Jingbei, and now she had the favor of His Highness. I'm afraid no one in the capital would dare to look down on her in the future.
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