Chapter 43 The Prince's Failed Rebellion
Zhang Xiaojia stepped into the palace of the young emperor's uncle, and saw not a single female relative.
This is a strange prince, right? When the palace was built, the Imperial Household Department decorated it, with the rockery, the pavilion, the small bridges and the flowing water. Were they worried that the Imperial Household Department was the emperor's servants and refused to employ them? Now it's deserted and dilapidated.
In the pavilion, the young uncle, Prince Rong, was drinking by himself, with the stove beside him emitting a hint of warmth.
"Little uncle, your palace should at least be a good-looking project!" Zhang Xiaojia said with a smile
Prince Rong smiled bitterly and said, "I have no money. If I want my soldiers to be loyal, I have to spend all my money. I guard the border and resist the Japanese pirates. How can I make money? Most of the silver I have is rewarded to my brothers."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiaojia waved her hand and dismissed all but one person. With a solemn expression, she said, "Young Uncle, although you and the Queen Mother don't hold military orders, you can mobilize at least 300,000 troops. No emperor would be at ease with such power. They fear not you two, but the immeasurable potential of your offspring if you two unite. You know this better than anyone else."
Upon hearing this, Prince Rong's eyes flashed with sadness: "Yes, I no longer have any extravagant hopes."
Zhang Xiaojia pulled a pill from his sleeve and whispered, "This is the 'Zero-Fertility Pill.' After taking it, you will be childless. However, there will be no more obstacles between you and the Queen Mother, except for the lack of a formal engagement. Are you willing to take it?"
Prince Rong stared at her and swallowed the pill without hesitation. Zhang Xiaojia quickly took her pulse and confirmed that the medicine had taken effect.
A complex emotion flashed in her eyes, showing both determination and sadness. She was the one who did all this and she was the one who was hurt. She was so fucking hypocritical.
Zhang Xiaojia stood up and bowed deeply to Prince Rong: "Little Uncle, please give me three months." Her voice was firm and powerful. At this moment, she had made an important decision.
Zhang Xiaojia left the palace gate and said to someone beside him, "The little uncle is ill. Please send an imperial physician to treat him."
This person is the emperor's man. Zhang Xiaojia asked him to go back and report to the emperor that the young uncle is infertile and asked the imperial physician to check.
Zhang Xiaojia didn't listen to his answer, she got on the carriage directly, and immediately returned to Huangzhuang. Her medicine became a knife.
After hearing the secret guard's account of the conversation between Lin'an and the young uncle, the emperor remained silent for a long time, feeling mixed emotions.
When Zhang Xiaojia saw He Fei, she threw herself into his arms and couldn't stop crying.
She was half acting for the emperor and half really sad in her heart. She had never used her medicine on her own people. In order to eliminate future troubles, her medicine became a knife.
He Fei was heartbroken by Jia Jia's crying. He stroked her back distressedly and comforted her softly: "I'm here, Jia Jia, I'm here..."
The heavy snow that night made many people silent...
When I woke up, the outside was frozen and the north wind was blowing so hard that it seemed as if a thin woolen blanket was covering the window.
She lay lazily on the bed, leaving even small things like washing up to the thoughtful Bai Shao.
When He Fei returned, he was holding a bunch of plum blossoms blooming proudly in the snow in his hand and gently handed it to Zhang Xiaojia.
After warming himself by the fire for a moment, he gently took her into his arms and asked softly, "If time could go back and give you another chance, would you still choose to give the sterilizing medicine to the young uncle?"
Zhang Xiaojia's eyes instantly became firm and deep, and she answered without hesitation: "Yes."
Then, it was as if a huge rock fell from her heart, and all the entanglements and struggles disappeared.
No regrets, this was her choice. One night of sadness was enough, and excessive indulgence would only seem pretentious.
Zhang Xiaojia understood instantly.
She raised her head slightly and looked at He Fei, with a gentle light in her eyes: "He Fei, accompany me today"
He Fei smiled slightly, his eyes full of pampering and tenderness: "Of course it's good."
This is what a fast traveler is like. You can be sad, painful, and cry about what you have done, but you must never regret it, because time can bring sadness and pain, and regret will lead to destruction over a long period of time.
In the afternoon, the emperor's attendant arrived as scheduled and led Zhang Xiaojia to the Wude Division. He Fei, unwilling to break his promise to Zhang Xiaojia, insisted on accompanying him.
After arriving at Wudesi, Zhang Xiaojia and He Fei met the emperor.
Zhang Xiaojia bowed respectfully first and said, "Your Majesty, hello."
The emperor was a little surprised by Zhang Xiaojia's respectful attitude and was unable to respond in time.
Zhang Xiaojia spoke again, her tone carrying a hint of intimacy and confusion: "Brother, what's going on in such heavy snow?"
The envoy Wude slowly walked over and first saluted the emperor, Prince Jing, and Princess Lin'an: "Your Majesty, Prince Jing, Princess Lin'an, greetings."
The Emperor nodded slightly, signaling the Military Envoy to speak. He then reported, "Your Majesty, the daughter of the Hedong Jiedushi claims to be from the future. Historical records indicate that you disbanded your harem for Yao Shi and spent your life in love with her. She also claims that the Princess of Lin'an was a woman of beauty who brought disaster upon herself, ultimately spending the rest of her life in the Shouyin Palace within the Imperial Mausoleum."
Upon hearing this, the emperor frowned slightly and after a moment's contemplation, he asked, "Did the Hedong Jiedushi's daughter mention any achievements in expanding our territory during my reign?"
The Wudeshishi replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, it was not mentioned."
After hearing this, the emperor's face instantly darkened and he said unhappily: "Is there something wrong with me? Do I have to spend my life with a man who killed his mother?" After saying this, the emperor's eyes revealed a bit of anger.
Zhang Xiaojia pointed at her nose and said in disbelief, "I'm actually described in history books as a beauty who brought disaster? I'm actually going to be remembered in history books forever!!!" Her tone was filled with excitement.
“How many women can have their names recorded in history books? This county lady actually got the reputation of ‘beauty brings disaster’, and she has not been sentenced to death yet. She even has the days of being served in Shouyin Palace. This is the treatment that can only be enjoyed by someone with a beauty that can topple a country!” Zhang Xiaojia held her little face with both hands, with a self-indulgent expression on her face, and she felt proud to be able to “leave her name in history”.
I can’t keep this stupid sister anymore!
Is there something wrong with the Princess of Lin'an?
Jiajia is so cute~
The emperor walked in with a cold face, exuding a majesty that could not be ignored. Seeing this, Zhang Xiaojia hurriedly pulled He Fei to follow him.
Zhang Xiaojia saw the woman kneel down upon seeing the emperor, shouting, "Long live the emperor!"
The emperor was shocked by her loud call. This person really has no backbone at all.
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