Chapter 495 Shield
In the inner palace, Xiao Lin watched from the shadows as Lang Xuan taught Xiao Jingyao and Xiao Jingyi.
A hint of mockery flashed in his eyes.
A concubine's child was given a private tutor to guide her learning.
His mother was one of them, but now he can only huddle in this prince's quarters.
The young eunuch beside Xiao Lin came looking for him.
"Your Highness, we should go back now."
In Xiao Lin's eyes, it was a coldness that a twelve-year-old child shouldn't have.
Everyone in the capital knows that Qin Jinzhi supports the Empress's legitimacy.
Before leaving the capital, she personally arranged for Lang Xuan, the Minister of Rites, to tutor Fang Pin's two children.
As a result, the Emperor often went to Consort Fang's quarters to check on the two girls' studies.
This is not right.
Qin Jinzhi is a demon.
As he grew older, he became increasingly aware of how terrifying Qin Jinzhi was.
So what was the purpose of her action?
Was it to pave the way for the two of them, or to find a hidden shield for the young grandson of the emperor?
If we're talking about paving the way, would Qin Jinzhi like the children in the harem?
No, absolutely not. She should hate everyone in the harem except the Empress.
Even though she left the capital, she made thorough preparations for the Crown Prince.
Her abilities are terrifyingly astonishing.
They defeated the State of Chu, forcing it to retreat in defeat.
If she returns to court in triumph, he will likely have to remain in hiding for many more years.
So when the State of Chu offered to exchange orchids for the State of Jin to withdraw its troops, he was truly on tenterhooks.
The court officials he had won over spoke up to stop him.
But the Emperor had not yet spoken.
Some of the court officials had already spoken out in rebuttal.
Fortunately, there were others like him who did not want Qin Jinzhi to return to Jin alive.
The court officials argued for two days, with neither side willing to back down.
But the Empress made the final decision.
The Emperor also gave his full support.
He almost forgot the two people in the capital who loved Qin Jinzhi the most.
They possessed supreme power in the State of Jin.
After the downfall of the five great families, this power became a reality.
Within two years, the State of Jin had been completely under the control of the two men.
Even the power held by the Empress cannot be easily shaken by others.
He was filled with rage when the imperial edict ordering the withdrawal of troops left the capital.
Unexpectedly, Qin Jinzhi defied the imperial decree!
She didn't want this only chance to live!
The only herb in the world that could save her was rejected by her own hand.
He was overjoyed the moment he heard the news.
Qin Jinzhi was the sharpest blade in the hands of the Emperor and Empress.
Unexpectedly, the life and death of the Demon King, who was once despised by everyone, could affect various forces.
But now, the imperial edict has been issued.
This also shows that Qin Jinzhi really doesn't have much time left.
His biggest obstacle, his dream, is about to end.
Xiao Lin curled the corners of his mouth into a smile.
He took a token out of his pocket.
That was left to him by his maternal grandfather.
This is what the tenth princess has been looking for.
A team left to him by his maternal grandfather before his death.
Every time Xiao Lin saw this token, he would think, what if Qin Jinzhi were his own sister?
Wouldn't the world be within easy reach?
When he used the token to summon his men, the token proved useless.
After much investigation, it was discovered that Qin Jinzhi had destroyed a token on the city wall with her bare hands during the attack on Guanzhong.
He burst out laughing when he found out, and Qin Jinzhi immediately guessed the purpose of the token.
She wasted a lot of his time with a fake token.
For the past two years, I've focused on getting this team to obey my commands.
Qin Jinzhi probably didn't even take him seriously.
He knew this from the moment he saw Qin Jinzhi in the Imperial Garden when his leg was broken.
He wasn't qualified to be called an enemy by Qin Jinzhi.
But so what? Now, she's going to die.
Xiao Lin listened to the sound of students reading aloud behind him.
Whatever Qin Jinzhi's purpose was.
Even Xiao Jingyi couldn't stand in his way.
In the evening, Xiao Jingyao and Xiao Jingyi finished school.
Consort Fang came to pick up the two of them in person.
Lang Xuan stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, the Prince and the Princess performed exceptionally well today. They may take a day off tomorrow."
Consort Fang looked down at her two children and said with a smile, "Thank you so much, Minister Lang, for your trouble."
After Lang Xuan left, Consort Fang led the two of them toward Fangfei Pavilion.
"What did Minister Lang teach today?"
The two shook their heads and said, "Generals die in a hundred battles, brave warriors return after ten years."
Consort Fang was taken aback, then said, "If your father asks, can't we just say we know?"
Xiao Jingyi nodded, still somewhat bewildered.
Xiao Jingyao tugged at Consort Fang's sleeve, "Mother, will Fairy Sister die? Fairy Sister is also on the battlefield."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingyi immediately curled his lip and said, "I don't want Fairy Sister to die."
After hearing this, Consort Fang squatted down and looked at the two of them. "You both said that she is the Fairy Sister. How could the Fairy Sister die? When you can memorize the Four Books and Five Classics, the Fairy Sister will come back."
The two smiled again after hearing this, "Then we'll memorize it quickly. The fairy sister said she'll bring us sweet cakes when she comes back."
Consort Fang smiled and said, "Alright, then Jingyao and Jingyi should memorize the Four Books and Five Classics as soon as possible so that they can meet the fairy sister soon."
He then got up and led the two back to Fangfei Pavilion.
The two were then led away by palace servants to rest.
Consort Fang's face also showed a serious expression.
The old woman beside her came over with a calming soup.
"Your Majesty, you haven't been sleeping well these past few days. Why don't you drink some calming soup?"
Consort Fang accepted the calming soup, saying, "Thank you, Granny."
Granny Fang looked at Consort Fang and said, "Your Highness, do you think the princess might really not be able to come back? Should we make plans as soon as possible?"
Consort Fang shook her head. "No, now that I've sided with the princess, I will not betray her."
Granny Fang's face showed a strange expression. "There's something I've been holding in my heart for a long time."
Consort Fang looked puzzled.
Granny Fang thought for a moment and then said, “Your Majesty, everyone in the palace knows that among the children in the harem, the princess only favors our two princes. Not only has she sent people to take care of them, but she even specially hired tutors for our two princes before leaving the capital. His Majesty has also taken good care of you because of the princess. But who in the capital doesn't know that the princess supports the rightful succession of the Empress? The Crown Prince is a big target, and I'm afraid... I'm afraid…”
Consort Fang, seeing Fang Mama's hesitation, said, "I'm afraid the princess is using Jingyao and Jingyi as shields for the Crown Prince."
Granny Fang swallowed nervously.
Consort Fang looked at Granny Fang.
“Granny, I thought you had already understood our situation over the past two years.”
If it weren't for the princess, you, me, Jingyao, and Jingyi would have died long ago.
You think the princess is really using us, Granny? Being able to catch the princess's eye is the biggest opportunity I've had in this palace.
Danger often comes with great rewards; princesses don't keep incompetent people around them, and neither should we.
Although she used Jingyi as a shield for the Crown Prince, she also ensured that His Majesty's favor fell upon Fangfei Pavilion.
Granny, in this cannibalistic harem, we must be able to distinguish who is the master.
As long as we can stay in front of His Majesty and the Empress.
Even if Jing is used as a shield, no one dares to easily touch us.
The princess has given us an opportunity; whether we can seize it depends on ourselves.
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