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The nineteenth prince is about to get married, and the emperor and empress are very happy.
At the chrysanthemum appreciation banquet, he bestowed nine more marriages in one go.
It symbolizes perfection.
It wasn't until everyone finally realized the purpose of today's chrysanthemum appreciation banquet that they understood.
The imperial edict has been delivered to each household.
Moreover, none of the nine clans had any room for rebuttal.
Those whom the emperor and empress bestowed marriage upon were all sons of families who did not need to bear heavy responsibilities.
It's as if the imperial marriage was truly a spur-of-the-moment decision by the emperor and empress.
But they all knew.
This reflects His Majesty's desire for the integration of veteran officials and new dignitaries.
For so many years, the two sides have remained clearly distinct.
Once this precedent is set, the children of these military and civil officials who follow His Majesty will gradually intermarry with the clan.
No one could even refute it.
Because even before this, there had already been a marriage alliance that shocked the court and the public.
Many people at the banquet looked at Qin Jinzhi.
Almost anyone with a brain realized it.
Why did Qin Jinzhi insist on ruining the marriage alliance between the Cui and Pei families?
Why did she insist on getting engaged to Pei Jinnian?
She had already begun her scheme long before Qin Jinzhi left Beijing—no, even earlier.
This marriage was arranged for today, and also so that in the future these clans and these new officials could be like the five clans, intertwined and mutually supportive.
No, it's not like the Five Clans.
Instead, it disrupts the centuries-old tradition of the five clans.
The Pei family has already become related by marriage with the Prince of Zhenbei's mansion.
The Shen and Zheng families have already fallen from power.
This is a spoiled princess whom no one takes seriously.
They actually pulled off a clever deception right under the noses of the people in the capital.
What are they now?
Fish on the cutting board?
Many people's gazes toward Qin Jinzhi had changed.
The Crown Prince, sitting opposite Qin Jinzhi, smiled silently.
His good niece has really given him a lot of surprises.
But isn't Father Emperor placing too much importance on Qin Jinzhi?
The prince's eyes darkened.
From the moment Qin Jinzhi returned to Beijing, the scheme she had laid out three years prior began to unfold one by one.
Qin Jinzhi set a trap, her mother cooperated, and her father closed the net.
From this perspective, they are the real family of three.
But Qin Jinzhi was, after all, an outsider, and the Qin family was still able to rival the Xiao family.
If the Qin family harbors rebellious intentions, the consequences are unpredictable.
And then there was his mother. At first, he was somewhat surprised to find that she had begun to utilize the power she had cultivated over the years.
Because it's not the right time yet.
But he was surprised to find that his mother was using these forces for Qin Jinzhi's sake.
Fortunately, she was just a woman. If she were a man, would he still be able to sit in that position in the future?
He pretended to be an incompetent fool and clashed with the emperor and empress, while befriending aristocratic families in order to lower their guard.
The Empress Dowager's maternal clan was wiped out, and these forces had been accumulated over many years.
But aristocratic families are different.
Their family has existed for too long and has too much heritage.
With so many clans involved, how difficult it must have been for him to save his life.
He knew long ago that his father intended to purge the aristocratic families.
Qin Jinzhi, whom he personally raised, was the sharpest knife.
Surprisingly, Qin Jinzhi actually succeeded.
For so many years, he has not allowed any of the Crown Prince's children to be born.
Only in this way can his position be truly secure.
Unexpectedly, Shen Liuying, whom Qin Jinzhi sent, became pregnant.
But this child was destined never to be born.
If he really is an incompetent fool, then Qin Jinzhi will definitely help his child ascend to that position in the future.
Does he, as the crown prince, have any chance of survival?
The sixth prince, standing to the side, was smug and self-satisfied.
News of Yang Xiu's murder had not yet reached the capital.
Now, the Zhenbei Army is in a state of panic because of his men.
When the emperor began to suspect the Qin family and became estranged from the Zhenbei Army.
Without the Qin family's support, the crown prince can easily seize that position.
Consort Xian and Xiao Linglong also scrutinized Qin Jinzhi very carefully.
I never expected Qin Jinzhi to have such methods.
A fierce glint flashed in Xiao Linglong's eyes.
Such people cannot be friends and should be eliminated.
More and more eyes were being cast toward Qin Jinzhi in the main hall.
But the person involved acted as if nothing had happened.
Everyone had different thoughts.
She was there breaking up pancakes for the twins who had come looking for her.
The three of them enjoyed their meal immensely.
Qin Ye said with a smile, "My dear grandson, when are you going to give your grandfather a couple of great-grandchildren to play with?"
Qin Jinzhi turned to look at him, "Should I carry those eighteen concubines back to the manor tonight?"
Qin Ye shook his head repeatedly, "No, no, no."
The little princess leaned against Qin Jinzhi.
Qin Jinzhi glanced at Consort Fang, who had reverted to her timid and submissive demeanor.
After finishing the cake, the little princess suddenly hugged Qin Jinzhi's neck and whispered, "I miss my mother."
Qin Jinzhi curled one corner of her lips, "Your mother will be back soon."
After the banquet, Consort Fang instructed the nanny to take the young prince and princess back home.
Qin Jinzhi escorted Chen Ning'an back to the Chen residence.
In the carriage, Chen Ning'an held Qin Jinzhi's hand and said, "Xiao Bao, why would the Nineteenth Prince ask His Majesty to grant him a marriage? I've never even met him!"
Qin Jinzhi took out various snacks from under the tea table and placed them in front of Chen Ning'an.
"Didn't he say he fell in love with you at first sight? Just think of it as a new place to recuperate. If you really don't like him, stay in Kaizhou for three years and I'll bring you back."
Chen Ning'an asked somewhat uneasily, "Does he know that I was born posthumously?"
Qin Jinzhi opened the pine nut candy and placed it in her hand, saying, "If he wants to marry you, he will naturally find out the details."
Chen Ning'an's expression was somewhat sad. "How could someone like me be worthy of a prince?"
Qin Jinzhi stuffed the candy into her mouth, "What's wrong with you? You're not good enough for him. He's lucky to have married you. He's been blessed for eight lifetimes."
With a candy in her mouth, Chen Ning'an said, "I thought I would be alone forever, until I leave this world."
Turning around, Qin Jinzhi held a teacup to her lips.
Would you like some water?
Chen Ning'an blinked and said sheepishly, "I have candy in my mouth."
Soon they arrived at the Chen residence. Qin Jinzhi said to Chen Ning'an, "Your father was a hero on the battlefield, and you are his only bloodline. His death can't be blamed on you, no matter what. Go back and rest. I will discuss your marriage with General Chen when he returns."
Chen Ning'an nodded, turned around, and went back to his residence.
The carriage suddenly stopped on its way back to the Prince of Zhenbei's mansion.
The coachman said, "Princess, someone is blocking the road."
Qin Jinzhi lifted the carriage curtain.
There was a person standing on the quiet street.
The man crossed his arms over his chest and held a knife in his left hand.
Is Qin Jinzhi in the car?
The coachman immediately asked, "Who are you, daring to address the princess by her given name!"
The man spoke again, "I am here on the orders of Elder Yang to take Qin Jinzhi's head."
Qin Jinzhi rolled her eyes inside the car.
I hate this kind of stuff. If you're going to kill someone, just kill them. Why pretend to be so mysterious?
Qin Jinzhi whistled.
The Dragon Feather Guards then appeared around the carriage.
"Grab him, cut off his hands, and throw him in front of the Sixth Prince's residence."
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