Chapter 67 Loud Voice
Qin Jinzhi pushed open the door to the Empress's bedroom and saw the Empress wiping a sword.
She said with a grin, "Grandmother, it doesn't have to come to the point of killing someone, does it?"
The Empress gave her a reproachful look, "How about I give this sword to your grandfather as a birthday gift?"
Qin Jinzhi said with some surprise, "This is your sword. Isn't this your favorite sword?"
A hint of sadness flashed in the Empress's eyes, but it quickly disappeared.
She raised the sword in front of her, a cold glint flashing in its light, and then suddenly picked up the teapot on the table and flicked it lightly.
The teapot instantly split in two.
The sword remained completely still.
It is indeed a fine sword!
"A fine sword is meant for a hero. To confine it to a pavilion would be an insult to it. Let it do what it wants to do."
Looking at the Empress's dashing figure wielding her sword, Qin Jinzhi seemed to see the flamboyant, bright, and free-spirited female general of her youth!
Qin Jinzhi leaned against the door and suddenly wanted to ask a question.
Do you regret it?
She just didn't ask those questions aloud.
The Empress handed the sword to Qin Jinzhi, saying, "Please deliver this to your grandfather on my behalf."
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow. "Why don't you deliver it to him yourself?"
The Empress thought for a moment and said, "Alright, after his birthday tomorrow, have your grandfather summon him to the palace, and I'll cook him a feast to celebrate."
Qin Jinzhi, however, said with a bright expression, "No, tomorrow!"
Since Qin Jinzhi returned to the capital, her legend has spread throughout the city.
A phrase often uttered by storytellers in teahouses.
Where did Princess Jinzhi get into trouble today?
In short, the rumors never stopped.
And so, the biggest excitement at the Zhenbei Prince's Mansion has begun again.
The Prince of Zhenbei is celebrating his birthday, and he's actually priced each seat at 100,000 gold coins!
For a time, there was much talk in the capital, but everyone was just watching the spectacle and making a fool of themselves.
Let alone anyone who could afford 100,000 gold coins, the Zhenbei Prince's Mansion has one of the worst reputations in the capital!
Apart from the military generals, none of the powerful and influential people in the capital associated with the Prince of Zhenbei's mansion.
When the birthday banquet at the Prince of Zhenbei's mansion is completely empty, let's see how the Prince of Zhenbei's mansion will be able to hold its head high in the capital.
Qin Jinzhi summoned Xue Huaiyi early in the morning.
Xue Huaiyi said with a worried look, "Princess, the post you asked us to send has been sent out, but no one has replied yet."
Qin Jinzhi, however, said without any concern, "Don't worry, I guarantee the Prince's mansion will be packed. There might even be more people than seats available."
If Xue Huaiyi hadn't passed the age of throwing tantrums, he would have definitely shown Qin Jinzhi what a shrew was like.
The thought of what people in the capital might do to their Zhenbei Prince's Mansion after today gave him a headache.
"I wonder if the princess has any instructions for summoning me here?"
Qin Jinzhi said with a sly look, "Go and call over all the loudest people in the manor."
Xue Huaiyi was completely bewildered. "Huh?"
But she still said, "I'll go call them right away."
He really couldn't understand the princess's thoughts anymore.
Before long, Xue Huaiyi arrived at Qin Jinzhi's courtyard with eight burly men.
The eight people bowed in unison, "Greetings, Princess!"
Qin Jinzhi was somewhat satisfied to see that the eight men had very stable lower bodies and deep voices.
"In a moment, you will stand in order at the entrance, the corridor, the men's section, the women's section, the main hall, and the head table. Except for guests who have invitations, all other guests must announce the names of each person from the mansion and the amount of their gift in your loudest voices!"
The group looked at each other, then replied, "Yes!"
They obeyed the princess's orders without question.
But will anyone actually come?
That's 100,000 gold coins!
Qin Jinzhi waved her hand and said, "Go."
After the eight people left, the Dragon Feather Guards appeared.
Qin Jinzhi said to Long Yuwei, "You must protect everyone on the chairman's side today."
"Dragon Feather Guards, heed my command!"
Qin Jinzhi looked at Xue Huaiyi, who seemed to have aged a few years, and smiled, "Don't look so gloomy. You'll be busy later. Bring me a soft chair at the front door."
Then she turned back to Yun Que and the other three and said, "Come on, follow me, Princess, to collect the gift money."
Xue Huaiyi took a deep breath and moved a chair!
Qin Jinzhi lay leisurely on the soft chair, while Yun Jin was busy peeling grapes beside her.
Princess, one for me; Lark, one for me; Spruce, one for me; Cloud Song, one for me; one for me, one for me.
Qin Jinzhi and the other three looked at her speechlessly.
Finally, Yun Que walked up to her, pushed her aside, and placed all the grapes in front of Qin Jinzhi.
Yun Jin smiled somewhat guiltily.
At this point, people started coming to the door.
"Fourth brother! We've come to wish our godfather a happy birthday."
Upon hearing the voice, Xue Huaiyi beamed with joy, "Big brother, second brother, third brother! You've come!"
Qin Ye had four adopted sons, the youngest of whom, Xue Huaiyi, served as the commander of the Prince's Palace.
The other three had followed Qin Ye to the battlefield.
The eldest son, Li Muli, is a fourth-rank Loyal and Martial General.
The second son, Dian Fengyang, was appointed as the fourth-rank Yiwei General.
The third son, Fu Yuanzhong, was a fourth-rank Mingwei General.
Li Muli was the first to spot Qin Jinzhi. "Jinzhi, how have you been?"
Xue Huaiyi immediately stepped forward and said, "Brother, you shouldn't address the princess by her given name."
Li Muli smiled after hearing this, "Fourth brother is just too rigid."
There was no hint of jest in Xue Huaiyi's eyes. "Brother, etiquette cannot be disregarded!"
Li Muli glanced at Qin Jinzhi, who didn't even give him a look, and then at Xue Huaiyi, whose face was serious, and also stopped smiling.
"This humble servant, Li Muli, greets Your Highness!"
"This humble servant, in accordance with the established customs, respectfully pays homage to the Princess."
Qin Jinzhi simply gave a faint "hmm" and then ignored the three of them.
Xue Huaiyi hurriedly said, "Eldest brother, second brother, third brother, come into the mansion quickly."
Li Muli snorted coldly and strode into the mansion.
Dian Fengyang and Fu Yuanzhong complained quietly to Xue Huaiyi from behind, "Fourth brother, Jinzhi is really disrespectful to us uncles. When eldest brother spoke to her, she didn't even acknowledge him!"
Xue Huaiyi glanced at Qin Jinzhi behind him, and pulled the two of them along as they walked, whispering, "Second brother, third brother, you must remember that the only master of this Zhenbei Prince's Mansion, besides our godfather, is the princess. We must keep our identities firmly in mind."
Of the four, Xue Huaiyi was the most intelligent, which is why he was left in the capital to deal with various people.
Dian Fengyang and Fu Yuanzhong also knew that his words would definitely benefit the two brothers.
However, Li Muli had followed his adoptive father the longest, and even the heir apparent would call him his sworn brother!
Isn't it inappropriate for the princess to embarrass him like this?
Xue Huaiyi knew what the two were thinking, and simply said, "My brothers, just remember to do your duty. That's all I have to say."
For a moment, each of them had their own thoughts.
The gates of the Prince of Zhenbei's mansion were nearly deserted, but many curious people still came to watch the spectacle.
"This Prince of Zhenbei has truly gone mad; he has utterly lost face this time!"
"Let's see how arrogant the Prince of Zhenbei's Mansion will be in the future. Not a single person came. If it were me, I would have been so ashamed that I would have gone back to my hometown long ago!"
"This granddaughter is crazy, and her grandfather is crazy too. They're truly birds of a feather! Hahahaha!"
Just when everyone was mocking and ridiculing.
A sharp sound suddenly came from the street in the distance.
"His Majesty is here in person; all bystanders shall retreat!"
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