As Xu Yunzhi drew closer, Yuan Yao couldn't help but frown.
These past few days, Xu Yunzhi has suffered quite a few shocks. If you don't stay away from her, you're likely to suffer.
Thinking it over, Yuan Yao took a step back without making a sound: "What do you mean by that, Madam Li?"
"I thought you understood what I meant." Xu Yunzhi, her face streaked with tears, moved a little closer.
A cold glint appeared in Yuan Yao's eyes.
A tiny smile played on her lips: "Does Madam need Yuan Yao to understand what you mean?"
Xu Yunzhi gripped the hilt of her knife tightly under her sleeve, gritted her teeth, and lowered her voice: "I've heard that no one who has offended the princess has ever met a good end? Today, I'd like to try it out."
Yuan Yao stared at her with her clear, bright eyes: "Haven't you already tried it?"
They wanted to steal her father, wanted to drive her out of Qianhua Palace, and even plotted against her father...
And what was the result?
She married Li Chang and brought ruin to the entire Minister's mansion!
If it weren't for the scheme orchestrated by the imperial palace against the Grand Secretary, the Minister of Revenue would probably still be alive and well for some time, continuing to serve as his position.
Ironically, in his attempt to kill Li Chang, he caused the deaths of several imperial guards!
A confession can at most buy the Xu family a chance to live...
The Xu family's descendants have reached the end of their official careers.
The entire Xu family will likely be exiled...
Yuan Yao lowered her voice, but her sweet, childlike voice was still very clear: "Miss Xu Yunzhi, you should be glad that you married Li Chang yesterday and were spared punishment."
From now on, just be a good Mrs. Li and stop causing trouble.
Otherwise, who knows, one day you might end up joining your father in death.
Of course, if you want to go with him today, someone will make it happen for you.
Xu Yunzhi's eyes widened.
To everyone's surprise, Yuan Yao could utter such threatening words in her sweet, soft, childlike voice...
The hilt of the knife in my hand suddenly became hot.
With a clang, the short knife fell to the ground.
Xu Yunzhi clenched her fists, her eyes hardening: "Yuan Yao, just you wait, I will take back everything you took from me!"
Yuan Yao wanted to scoff.
However, she has to maintain her "cute baby" persona.
She narrowed her eyes and smiled faintly, "Okay, I'll be waiting for you."
The sins of Heaven may be forgiven, but the sins of oneself are unforgivable!
There are countless people who want to kill her; adding Xu Wanzhi wouldn't be too many...
With another clang, the dagger was kicked away.
Seeing this, Li Chang stepped forward, grabbed Xu Yunzhi's hand, and said to Yuan Yao, "I'm sorry to have frightened the princess."
Yuan Yao waved her hand: "It's alright. Your wife isn't feeling well and has started talking nonsense. Take her back and let her rest properly. She shouldn't go out these days."
Li Chang glanced at the people in the courtyard, then grabbed Xu Yunzhi's wrist: "Come on, let's go home!"
"Okay, my husband." Xu Yunzhi smiled sweetly at him, tears still in her eyes.
Li Chang's face immediately darkened.
As she passed Xu Wan, Xu Yunzhi paused for a moment.
Xu Wanzhi covered her lips with a handkerchief, looking at her with teary eyes: "Yun'er..."
Xu Yunzhi looked at Xu Wanzhi carefully for a while, then suddenly chuckled softly, tears streaming down her face, and said, "Sister, you really have some clever tricks up your sleeve!"
Xu Wanzhi frowned: "Sister doesn't understand what I'm saying."
"Do you really not understand, or are you pretending not to understand, Consort Wan?" Xu Yunzhi asked.
The address "Consort Wan" caused Xu Wanzhi's expression to change slightly.
Xu Yunzhi gave a self-deprecating laugh: "My younger sister used to be naive and foolish, thinking that Consort Wan was thinking of me in everything, and that she truly loved and doted on me..."
Who would have thought that an older sister could transform into a femme fatale in front of her younger sister?
"Yunzhi, what are you saying? The more I listen, the more confused I get!" Xu Wanzhi's expression changed slightly.
Xu Yunzhi wiped away her tears and leaned into Li Chang's arms: "Husband, I'm tired, let's go home."
Soft and fragrant, she willingly threw herself into his arms.
Li Chang was not happy; instead, he became even more gloomy.
He grabbed Xu Yunzhi with his large hand and pulled her out of his arms.
Xu Yunzhi paused for a moment, then gave a self-deprecating laugh.
Li Chang said coldly, "Leave yourself, don't embarrass yourself here!"
Everyone who witnessed this scene was deeply saddened.
It seems that even if Xu Yunzhi marries Li Chang, she won't have a good life.
Despite all the careful planning, it still backfired...
After Li Chang and Xu Yunzhi walked for a while, the Ninth Prince and the Emperor came out one after the other.
The two talked about something, and the emperor seemed to be in a very good mood.
As soon as he stepped out of the study, the emperor announced, "Issue my decree to search the residence of the Minister of Revenue, inventory the property, and deposit it into the national treasury."
Xu Changyin, the Minister of Revenue, committed several serious crimes. Although he has now taken his own life, his crimes will be made public to the world!
As for the remains, a quiet burial will be held on a chosen date, with no tombstone or memorial service allowed!
The Xu family members will be exiled on a chosen day after Xu Changyin's burial!
Xu Changze, son of the Minister of Revenue, was dismissed from his post and exiled along with his family…
After issuing the decree, the emperor said, "Minister of Justice, you shall investigate the matter of the Xu family. If there is nothing wrong, there is no need to trouble Your Majesty. Do you understand?"
Why trouble Your Majesty?
What does this mean?
The Minister of Justice glanced at the Ninth Prince.
There stood the Ninth Prince, waving a jade fan, aloof and superior.
Just now, the two of them talked about something...
The Minister of Justice bowed and said, "Your subject will certainly handle this matter properly!"
The emperor glanced at the Grand Eunuch and said to Li Deshan, "Return to the palace."
Li Deshan responded and went to fetch the sedan chair.
The emperor asked the Ninth Prince, "A-Yuan, would you like to return to the palace with me?"
The Ninth Prince coldly replied, "No need, I have a carriage."
The emperor was not angry when rejected by the Ninth Prince in front of everyone.
His hoarse voice, unusually gentle, said, "In that case, I will return first. Take care."
Li Deshan hurried over and helped him up, saying, "Your Majesty, please slow down."
The emperor slowly moved out of the Ministry of Revenue's residence.
Yuan Yao walked to the Ninth Prince's feet and obediently called out, "Father."
The Ninth Prince bent down and picked her up: "Let's go back to the palace."
Yuan Yao nodded: "Mhm!"
She was exhausted after being out all day!
Unfortunately, we didn't get to visit the Soft Jade Pavilion...
However, once she returned to Qianhua Palace, all her fruits, flower seedlings, and fruit saplings were sent to the palace!
A whole basket of all kinds of fruit!
Yuan Yao said happily, "Danqing, divide these fruits and send some to the little princes and princesses!"
"Oh, and we should send one to the Emperor too!" she added.
Last time, the cherry was thrown by the vengeful emperor because she didn't send a separate portion to him!
Just as they were distributing the fruit, a young eunuch came to announce the news—
Consort Wan has been demoted to the rank of Noble Lady!
Yuan Yao sighed deeply upon hearing this.
Consort Wan was quite ruthless; she cut off her tail to save her own life, and somehow managed to save a noble lady as well…
However, none of these things concerned Yuan Yao.
She had Danqing prepare fresh fruit, intending to personally deliver it to Yunchan.
Danqing glanced at the sun outside and advised, "Princess, I can deliver it myself. Why do you have to make the trip yourself?"
Yuan Yao shook her head and said with a smile, "You don't know, if I hadn't personally delivered these fruits, I'm afraid Xiao Bie Niu wouldn't have eaten a single one!"
The other day, I had a little disagreement and got angry with her.
Today, I'll take the opportunity to bring him some fruit and try to appease him...
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