In the chaos, someone shouted at the top of their lungs—
"Quickly! Protect the Emperor!"
Immediately, the Moonflower Palace was thrown into chaos.
The imperial guards, who had been waiting in the shadows, hurriedly surrounded them, swords in hand.
Outside the hall, mourners stood in the square.
Inside the hall, Marquis Chen An gripped a short knife, sweating profusely.
He hurriedly explained, "That's not what I meant! This knife is for my personal protection; I carry it with me everywhere I go!"
Protective?
Yuan Yao held a black iron folding fan: "So, when you went to pay your respects to the Emperor and the Crown Prince, you also carried a sword with you?"
The so-called 'protection' is for the purpose of protecting one's own safety.
So, in Lord Chen An's eyes, the monarch is someone who can threaten your safety?
Chen Anhou's eyes widened.
Unexpectedly, Yuan Yao had set a trap for him.
Chen Anhou's legs went weak, and he almost knelt down on the spot.
At this moment, the young Prince Yonghe, who was heavily pregnant, spoke up: "Princess Yuanyao, Marquis Chen'an is overwhelmed with grief upon learning of the Emperor's passing and the death of His Highness."
He rushed to Qianhua Palace to offer his condolences, but didn't even have time to put down the knife he was carrying...
The Marquis is in poor health. As a junior, instead of respecting and caring for him, you are questioning him.
Is this how Your Majesty taught you?
Are all the people in Qianhua Palace as ill-mannered as you?
Yuan Yao: "?"
question?
Etiquette?
What a boastful tone!
Do you really think that just because the Ninth Prince is gone, anyone can come and run wild in Qianhua Palace?
Yuan Yao suppressed her coldness and looked at Prince Yonghe: "Which ear of yours heard me questioning Marquis Chen An?"
Furthermore, how my father taught me is probably not something the Prince can instruct me on.
The Prince said I lacked manners, so you, an outsider, are considered very polite for coming to Qianhua Palace to instruct the masters here?
Prince Yonghe's face immediately turned ugly: "Yuan Yao, the Emperor has passed away, and the Ninth Prince has also died. You are just a little princess, so don't be too arrogant!"
We're saying a few words to you, but it's for your own good..."
Yuan Yao interrupted him: "My father's body is not even cold yet, and the Prince is already coming to Qianhua Palace to lecture me. Does he think I'm easy to bully?"
Just a reminder to the Prince, even though the Emperor and my father are no longer here, I am still the Princess of Xiqiu, the adopted sister personally appointed by the Emperor of Dongye!
"You, a prince who inherited his title, dare to lecture me?"
Prince Yonghe looked utterly humiliated: "You...you..."
He kept stammering "you" for a long time without getting to the bottom of it.
No wonder they're parasites!
waste!
Not only is he useless, but his speaking skills are also ruined!
I really feel sorry for the taxes she's paid over the years!
The taxes paid by the people of Daqi have actually produced such a bunch of stinking good-for-nothings!
sad!
For the royal family, for the Great Qi, and for the people, she will expose all these parasites!
Yuan Yao lightly waved her black iron folding fan and said coldly, "Your Highness, Marquis, Prince, Duke, since you have come to mourn my father, please come in."
The princes, marquises, and dukes behind them were still queuing up to enter the Moonlit Palace.
"snort!"
Prince Yonghe snorted coldly and beckoned, "Bring incense!"
A young eunuch offered incense to the person beside him.
The three of them bowed three times before the coffin of the nine-thousand-year-old...
After offering incense, Prince Duankang, who had remained silent, spoke up: "Princess, please accept my condolences."
His Majesty devoted himself wholeheartedly to our Great Qi, and now he has passed away. We are all deeply saddened...
"As an orphan, what are your plans for the future, Princess?"
Intend?
Yuan Yao sneered inwardly.
She raised her hand to gently wipe the corner of her eye and said in cooperation, "Father left so suddenly, I feel very lost and have no plans yet."
"Oh?" Prince Duankang and Duke Tao, who was standing next to him, exchanged a glance.
Duke Tao sighed and said, "How prosperous Qianhua Palace was when His Majesty was alive."
Now that he's gone, Qianhua Palace is left in such a desolate state...
In the future, how pitiful the princess will be, an orphan.
Although Xiqiu and Dongye were both good, they were too far away to help the princess...
I have a grandson who is sixteen years old and about the same age as the princess. If the princess is willing, she may marry into my Duke Tao's mansion.
Alternatively, it would be good to have my grandson marry into the Qianhua Palace and take care of the princess's daily life.
The Duke of Tao's mansion treats the princess as their own daughter and takes good care of her...
In this way, the Emperor can depart in peace.
Yuan Yao: "?"
What kind of confusing statement is this?
Should she be married into the Duke of Tao's household?
Or perhaps, let the son of the Duke of Tao marry into the Qianhua Palace?
Yuan Yao laughed in exasperation.
If you want the property of Qianhua Palace, just say so!
Such roundabout ways are really an eyesore for her!
Yuan Yao said, "Thank you for your concern, Duke. However, I still need to observe three years of mourning for my father, so let's not talk about marriage for now."
Let's leave that aside for now?
This little girl is quite clever.
However, thinking of the vast wealth of Qianhua Palace, Duke Tao couldn't help but earnestly advise, "Princess, my grandson is learned and handsome. You might as well consider him."
Yuan Yao: "..."
How much do they covet the property of Qianhua Palace?
So eager to pay up?
And so, she granted their wish!
Yuan Yao got up from the ground, smoothed out the wrinkles on her skirt, and walked slowly to the entrance of Yuehua Palace. She raised her voice and said, "It is rare for the Prince, the County Prince, the Marquis, and the Duke to visit Qianhua Palace."
Your care has deeply moved Yao'er.
To express Yao'er's deepest gratitude, it wouldn't be right for the elders to leave empty-handed..."
Prince Duankang, Prince Yonghe, and Duke Tao exchanged glances.
Even the other members of the royal family waiting in the square exchanged glances...
Greed was barely concealed in his eyes.
Yuan Yao sneered inwardly.
She clapped her hands: "Jing'er."
Jing'er walked over respectfully: "Princess."
Yuan Yao asked softly, "Have you prepared the gifts I asked you to?"
Jing'er curtsied: "Your Highness, everything is ready."
“Very good.” Yuan Yao turned to the three people still standing in the Moonflower Palace: “Your Highness, Prince, Duke Tao, please.”
The three were puzzled, but they still left the Moonflower Palace.
A dozen or so Imperial Guards, each carrying a huge box, stopped in the square.
The Imperial Guards looked strained because the boxes were too heavy.
Prince Duankang asked, "Princess, what is this...?"
Yuan Yao replied, "This is a gift from Yao'er to everyone."
Souvenirs?
Prince Duankang's gaze fell on the heavy wooden box.
This box looks heavy; the contents inside must be quite substantial...
At this moment, Prince Yonghe, his face dark, looked at Yuan Yao: "Would the princess be so kind?"
A cold smile appeared in Yuan Yao's dark, bright eyes: "It's just a token of my gratitude, a return gift."
Dear elders, I hope you won't find this offensive.
"Not at all, how could I possibly mind?" Duke Tao smiled and said, "In that case, I thank you for your kindness, Princess."
Yuan Yao curtsied and said, "Your Excellency, please."
Duke Tao stroked his beard and strode over to the box: "Open the lid."
The imperial guards bent down and opened the wooden box lid.
Duke Tao stroked his beard and peered over.
Upon seeing this, his face turned deathly pale.
Inside the box were three corpses, covered in blood!
Yuan Yao stood on the steps and asked softly, "Lord Duke, are you satisfied with the gift I gave in return?"
Duke Tao: "..."
Duke Tao's beard trembled slightly as he gritted his teeth and said, "Satisfied!"
A smile appeared in Yuan Yao's bloodshot eyes: "This is a return gift, and also a reward."
Since this is a reward, you should take it back to your residences and treat it with great care.
If it gets lost or broken, Yao'er will be sad.
My uncle, the emperor, is gone, and so is my father...
"Yao'er is so upset, she doesn't even know what the consequences will be!"
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