Chapter 53 The Prince Enters the Palace, Scumbags Will Never Be Recruited
Yesterday at Yunhe Tower, Prince Jingbei specifically told her that he would report Xie Chengyu's violation of military regulations to the emperor.
This way, she wouldn't have to ask Lao Su for help again.
But she couldn't rely entirely on King Jingbei.
Pu Wei didn't know what Xie Yao meant. Seeing that her eyes were slightly blue, she lowered her steps and retreated. She also stopped Ren Dong who was asking the second lady if she wanted to have a midnight snack.
Both girls knew that the young lady was really tired these days and needed to rest for a while.
Xie Yao closed her eyes in the bathtub and thought carefully about what was going to happen next.
Xie Zhi wanted to enter the palace as a concubine. Presumably, Xie Mingan had already made connections and only needed the final step.
Now this kick is so close yet so far away, it is difficult.
In fact, it would be best to let Han Sixue make a big fuss tonight, because she is the best knife.
But she was also the only person who spoke for her in her previous life, and she couldn't really let her be sent to the government.
It's not worth paying with your life for someone like Xie Chengyu.
However, now...
That's enough.
Let Xie Mingan think that there is still hope, and continue to go up and down the place, maybe, he can be involved in a deeper relationship.
Thinking this, Xie Yao soaked in the hot water and gradually fell asleep.
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In the past two days, the affairs of the Xie family have spread throughout the capital, and every incident has become a topic of conversation among the people in teahouses after dinner.
Originally, it was just said that the second daughter of the Xie family returned to Beijing from the border. The Xie family was a scholarly family, but there was such an unruly woman, and the emperor had granted her marriage to the King of Jingbei.
Considering that Prince Jingbei is moody and Miss Xie is also very domineering, everyone is looking forward to seeing the excitement after their marriage.
There is only half a month left until the wedding.
But unexpectedly, in just half a month, the Xie family would have an even bigger turmoil.
The scholar Lu Shenyan - although he came from a poor family, he was upright and gentle, had a wide circle of friends, and was a famous talent in Beijing.
It turned out that he was a heartless and unfaithful man who refused to admit or pay for visiting a brothel and even mocked the prince in public, and was severely punished by Miss Xie.
Xie Chengyu, the eldest son of the second branch of the Xie family, is a young and promising captain of the Jingji Camp. He can call the shots on weekdays. Wherever he goes, he is followed by three or five supporters.
As a result, he violated military regulations, not only oppressed the people, but also framed Miss Xie Er, accusing her of having an affair with a man.
In the end, he was severely punished by Prince Jingbei and General Huben. After returning home, he went crazy and coveted his cousin again. It is said that his wife was so angry that she wanted to divorce him on the spot.
As for how these things got out, it was because Xie Chengyu was seriously injured and had not yet recovered. He consulted all the medical clinics in Beijing. When the doctor from Shengjitang came back, he said that the patient was half dead. From then on, everyone knew about it.
In the imperial palace, inside the imperial study.
In the past half month, Prince Jingbei has entered the palace twice.
The last time, she came to thank the emperor for granting her marriage, and publicly said that she disliked gentle and virtuous women the most.
The emperor asked, "What kind do you like?"
King Jingbei: "I like those who are free and unrestrained. The more arrogant they are, the more exciting they are."
The emperor was stunned: "Ruhui, are you serious?"
Ruhui is Xiao Yizi's courtesy name.
King Jingbei nodded seriously.
Therefore, the emperor directly filled in the name of Xie Yao, the legitimate daughter of the Xie family, in the imperial edict that originally granted marriage to the daughter of the Xie family.
I heard that this girl came back from the Healthy Women Camp, she must be pretty cool.
This time, it was a complaint.
"Ever since I was injured, I have been disheartened and restless day and night. Furthermore, I am being mocked by the people for being disabled. I really don't want to live anymore."
The young emperor was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe and sitting upright on the dragon throne.
When the emperor heard Xiao Yizi mention Lu Shenyan mocking him as a useless person in public, he flew into a rage and shouted, "How dare he say that to you!"
Immediately, the two young eunuchs at the door of the imperial study and the chief eunuch beside the emperor, Eunuch Qing, all knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, calm down! Your Majesty, calm down!"
"I once heard Minister Pei mention Lu Shenyan, saying that this person is very talented. I never thought that he would dare to be disrespectful to Ruhui. He really deserves to die!" The emperor said angrily.
Only Xiao Yizi sat in a wheelchair, his face as calm as still water: "Second Miss Xie has already taught Lu Shenyan a lesson on my behalf. She beat him to a pulp in public."
The emperor's brows relaxed. "That's good. The second young lady of the Xie family is a wonderful person. She is a perfect match for you."
The warmest and most pleasant silver frost charcoal was burning in the imperial study, but Prince Jingbei was wearing a thick and tight black python robe, his eyebrows and eyes were as cold as frost and snow, and there was no trace of warmth in his body.
The emperor sighed and turned his head away, as if he couldn't bear to look at Prince Jingbei's pale face.
The emperor and Xiao Yizi were the same age. Back then, the entire Shen family was executed by the previous emperor, and Queen Shen was sentenced to death. He, the fifth prince, was also implicated. Together with the eldest princess, he almost lived a life worse than the eunuchs and maids in the palace.
It was the Xiao family who protected him.
Later, it can be said that the emperor grew up with Xiao Yizhi in the Jingbei Marquis Xiao family.
Therefore, if anyone dared to mention Xiao Yizi's disabled legs, the emperor would be even angrier than he was.
"Qingcai," the emperor said with a cold look in his eyes, "Issue this decree: Lu Shen's words have insulted the nobles, his words and actions have been inappropriate, and he has failed to fulfill his duty as a scholar. He will be banned from taking the imperial examinations for life, and he will never be employed in the court again."
"I obey your order."
Qingcai quickly agreed, feeling a little sympathetic towards the student Lu's plight, but he quickly went downstairs to convey the order.
Who made him offend King Jingbei? The prince made great contributions to Your Majesty's ascension to the throne. Back then, the old marquis and the late emperor were sworn brothers. Now, the prince and the emperor are not blood brothers, but they are better than blood brothers.
Especially after the prince was injured, His Majesty treated him even better. Even the youngest son of the current empress dowager, Marquis Anping, had to rank behind the prince in any favors and rewards.
Xiao Yizi talked about Xie Chengyu again.
The emperor asked casually, "I have heard about this as well. I heard that he violated military regulations and has been expelled from the capital camp by General Hu Ben."
"He wants to frame my princess, which means he doesn't take me seriously. Naturally, I have to ask Su Huai'en to come over and discipline his men." Xiao Yizi said lightly.
The emperor felt reassured and his suspicions dissipated a lot.
He knew Ruhui's character best and he never bothered to lie.
Since Ruhui said so, it proves that Su Huai'en appeared in Yunhe Tower because he was the one who called him, and it had nothing to do with the second lady of the Xie family.
"But... Xie Chengyu is the nephew of Earl Wenchang no matter what, and he is your relative. If you don't give him face, the relationship between the father-in-law and son-in-law will probably be bad in the future." The emperor's tone was a little more sarcastic.
"I want to marry the second daughter of the Xie family, not the Earl of Wenchang," Xiao Yizi said with a cold smile, "If I cared about the reputation of harmonious relationship between father-in-law and son-in-law, I would be giving the Xie family face."
Qingcai listened from the side and was secretly amazed.
He is worthy of being the King of Jingbei—the most arbitrary, ruthless person in Dayan.
Poor Earl Wenchang, if he thought that Miss Xie could marry into the Jingbei Palace and climb up the Jingbei Prince's high branch, he was wrong: the Jingbei Prince didn't care about the princess's mother's family at all.
As he was speaking, the young eunuch announced, "Your Majesty, Aunt Zhidai from Ningshou Palace has come to deliver the list of women selected to enter the palace."
The emperor pressed his solar plexus and said with a wry smile, "The Queen Mother never lets me relax for a moment. Let her come in."
Aunt Zhidai presented the list with both hands: "Your Majesty, there are a total of six women on the list, all of whom are of marriageable age in the capital. The Empress Dowager has asked Your Majesty to select three as Concubines and three as Concubines, and then set an auspicious date to fill the harem."
The emperor took the list and was about to open it.
Xiao Yizi, who was standing by, suddenly spoke up, "Your Majesty, are you aware that Xie Chengyu broke into the Xie family's concubine's boudoir late at night yesterday with ill intentions? Fortunately, his wife Han and Xie Yao discovered the incident in time and were able to protect the concubine's innocence."
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