"The envoy has been humiliated. What is Your Majesty's intention in doing so?"
Su Wenyuan only heard the gist of the story, but she felt a tightness in her chest. How could they let Prince Jin and the others be so arrogant?
The envoy was sent along to complain to the Emperor of Qikong, but instead of succeeding, he was dealt with.
It's blatant bullying, doesn't the Emperor show any resistance?
Sheng Jingyu said helplessly, "The so-called attitude should be to find a powerful envoy to condemn them."
Su Wenyuan scoffed, "Come on, even Yuan Hou can wreak havoc here, let alone when she goes back. If Qi Kong Kingdom were truly capable, they would have attacked long ago. Why did they agree to sue for peace back then? Are they just bluffing?"
“…Go there and you’ll find out.” Sheng Jingyu had other thoughts on his mind.
Many things are related to Qikong Kingdom. If the emperor is willing to let him go there, it wouldn't be a bad idea.
Su Wenyuan quickly stopped him from going, saying, "It's best not to go. They're eager for revenge! The Emperor is afraid you're colluding with Qikong Kingdom, but I'm afraid he's colluding with Qikong Kingdom too. This isn't the first time this has happened."
I've never heard of an emperor leading the way in selling out his country.
What if, just like thirteen years ago, the Emperor and Qikong Kingdom discuss leaving Sheng Jingyu there?
Su Wenyuan only thought of this by chance, but as she talked, she began to worry about it.
“No, if you are really asked to go, you can’t disobey the imperial decree. This is something you can’t avoid. Otherwise… help the Emperor choose two people. Once they’re gone, I’ll feel at ease.”
Sheng Jingyu had no objection, but he couldn't find a suitable person either.
Su Wenyuan spent the whole night choosing, and finally couldn't help but ask, "What has the Emperor been doing all these years? What kind of people has he been promoting?"
Sheng Jingyu explained, "Actually, you can take a look at the new ones. The people in the past were all promoted by the Emperor according to his preferences. They were all easygoing. When he promoted them, it wasn't entirely based on their abilities."
It all depends on who can help Sheng Yuanhe; as for their actual abilities, even the Emperor doesn't know.
"I'm not watching anymore, let whoever wants to go go!" Su Wenyuan refused again.
There were already so many things to do, which left her with very little enthusiasm and patience. And with everything going wrong, she became more and more frustrated.
Sheng Jingyu chuckled and said, "Why do you suddenly get so angry?"
Su Wenyuan said with a bitter face, "It's so annoying. If this letter was left by a servant in the manor, where am I supposed to find them now?"
Sheng Jingyu said, "The evidence we have now is enough to prove that Marquis Anle was wronged. Even if we don't know who sent the letter, we can get to the bottom of this in a few days. This person is neither necessary nor crucial."
This person was merely one link in the plan; making the plan appear perfect was to create a face-saving way for the emperor.
Whether there are one more or one less step, it doesn't matter once the time comes.
"Then let's wait a little longer." Su Wenyuan appeared calm, but inside she was burning with anxiety.
The closer she got to the truth, the more panicked she became, fearing that something unexpected might happen at the crucial moment. Only by confirming that Marquis Anle was innocent could she finally put her mind at ease.
Sheng Jingyu saw all of this. If she were truly patient, she wouldn't have been unable to sleep for nights on end.
As dawn broke, Sheng Jingyu said, "After breakfast, let Hua Ling take a look at your health."
"Okay, come back early today. I found some good fabric yesterday, which is perfect for making your spring clothes." Su Wenyuan perked up a bit, as she had other things to do.
Sheng Jingyu's expression instantly became somewhat awkward.
With so much to do after the New Year, Su Wenyuan forgot about making spring clothes for a while, and only hurriedly made arrangements when the weather warmed up.
The clothes of maids and servants are simple, while those worn by girls who are close to them have more elaborate clothes.
The most troublesome one is definitely Sheng Jingyu's, and it takes the longest.
Sheng Jingyu told her not to worry too much, as she didn't change her clothes every year or every season; she could just use last year's.
It wasn't until it was taken out that I realized Sheng Jingyu had gained a lot of weight over the winter.
It wasn't that I couldn't wear it, but it was so tight I didn't dare breathe.
When Su Wenyuan first met him, she noticed that he was thin and frail, and that he became even thinner in the spring because he always fell ill in the winter.
Although it wasn't as terrible as the rumors suggested, I still couldn't eat or sleep well.
This year was different; he was eating incredibly well. Su Wenyuan kept asking for extra meals, and before he knew it, Sheng Jingyu had also eaten a lot.
While others were still wearing light clothing, he had already started adding layers to keep warm; while others wore padded coats, he switched to fur coats.
During the coldest time, he claimed to be ill at home and did not go out.
This winter, Su Wenyuan took excellent care of him, so all his clothes from previous springs were no longer suitable...
He was upset about this for several days, and in the end he had to make a new one.
Su Wenyuan hired people from Yifangju, who were the most meticulous among the several shops that made winter clothes for the mansion last year.
When the appointed time arrived, several people who had never seen Su Wenyuan before showed up.
Yuexiu frowned and asked, "Who are you? You're not from Yifangju, are you?"
"Yifangju has changed managers and is now part of Yaojinge. We brought a lot of fabrics and ready-made clothes with us this time. Your Highness can take a look. If you don't like them, it's not too late to change managers," the man replied.
Hearing the name Yaojinge, Su Wenyuan felt complicated.
Among the newly opened shops in the capital was Yaojinge, which she and Sheng Jingyu had visited that day.
The fabrics that the men brought were no less exquisite than those in the manor, and Su Wenyuan liked them all after looking at them.
They called Hua Ling over, let him pick some out, and measured their sizes.
Su Wenyuan kept a few of the finished garments, which seemed to have been made to her size and fit perfectly without any alterations.
After a long time, Sheng Jingyu still hadn't returned, presumably because he had encountered some trouble and was unable to dismiss the court for a long time.
"Are you all in a hurry? If not, please come to the small hall, sit for a moment, and have some tea."
The steward standing at the front replied with a smile, "No rush. There are no other duties today besides the Prince Chen's residence."
Su Wenyuan chatted with the steward for a while and learned that he was not from the capital.
He also said that most of those who came to Beijing this time were not from the real world; they were just following their employers to make money.
He didn't know the owner's exact identity, but he knew they had never been mistreated and that there were ways to make money.
Su Wenyuan was just chatting casually and didn't ask any further questions, as they had agreed not to disturb her.
It was a long time before Sheng Jingyu returned. Upon his return, he told Su Wenyuan that the Emperor had issued an edict during the morning court session to punish the Wan family.
The family's property was confiscated and all assets were taken back. Except for Wan Yanzhong, all the male members of the family were exiled to Ge Nanling as slaves, and the female members and children under the age of ten were forbidden from entering the capital again.
“Say it again.” Su Wenyuan frowned.
Sheng Jingyu began speaking from the beginning: "During the morning court session, Father Emperor dealt with the Wan family..."
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