Chapter 215 Fame Spreads
Qin Jinzhi curled one corner of her mouth, "Because your Cui family is the best at bragging?"
Prime Minister Cui sneered, "Your family has a deep foundation. Your idea of gradually devouring the Cui family is ingenious, but unfortunately, you are still too young. Even when I was young, it would have been like a mantis trying to stop a chariot."
Qin Jinzhi turned around and looked at Prime Minister Cui carefully. "Prime Minister Cui, have you ever heard of this saying?"
Prime Minister Cui snorted coldly, "I'm all ears."
Qin Jinzhi said with a smile, "If a person always reminisces about their youth, they are not far from death. This is called a final burst of energy before death. But don't worry, on the day you die, I will definitely make Cui Ying put aside her grudges and keep vigil for you."
She saw Prime Minister Cui laughing wildly, his face as ugly as the bottom of a pot.
"Hahahaha, Prime Minister Cui, you really should take a look in the mirror."
With that, she quickened her pace and left.
A lark led a cloud at the entrance, followed by a whole honor guard.
Everyone was holding something, such as a gong or a drum, creating a lively atmosphere.
On the day of Qin Ye's birthday banquet, all eight loud-voiced announcers of the honor guard were in the procession.
There was also a small sedan chair carried by four people parked in the open next to it.
Wei Cha strolled leisurely out of the palace gate.
Seeing the sedan chair, he arrogantly sat down.
Qin Jinzhi, drawing the flowing clouds, turned to the honor guard and said:
"Today, officials in the court have accused my grandfather of counterfeiting currency. Fortunately, my Zhenbei Prince's Mansion is upright and has nothing to fear from evil shadows."
My esteemed lords know that they have wronged my grandfather and have specially sent gifts to apologize. My esteemed lords, you hold high positions and great power, and your willingness to admit your mistakes and correct them is truly a blessing for the State of Jin!
Since that's the case, this princess will definitely carry forward the virtues of all of you gentlemen. In a moment, I'll make sure my voice is clear and I spread your good reputation far and wide.
Today, I, the Princess, have specially invited Lord Wei, the most impartial and incorruptible official in the court, to accompany me to your residences to receive the apology gifts. I humbly request Lord Wei to be our witness!
Wei Cha clicked his tongue repeatedly from inside the sedan chair. This little rascal really had a knack for it all; even a novice could defeat a master with a flurry of punches. It was no wonder that Prime Minister Cui and the others lost.
After Qin Jinzhi finished speaking, she led her horse to Wei Cha's side.
"Old Wei, sit tight and I'll take you to collect the debt."
Wei Cha stroked his mustache. "I've recently taken a fancy to an inkstone."
Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "I'll buy you two."
Wei Cha closed his eyes. "Start the sedan chair."
Qin Jinzhi then strolled leisurely toward the residences of the various officials, accompanied by the sounds of gongs and drums.
Along the way, eight loud voices took turns speaking.
It is imperative to make sure that everyone on the street knows what is happening in the court today.
When Qin Jinzhi arrived in front of the first mansion, the official was furious, banging drums and gongs to demand payment, clearly trying to humiliate her.
As soon as she stepped outside, she saw Wei Cha in the sedan chair behind Qin Jinzhi.
He still vividly remembered the scene of Wei Cha blocking someone's door and cursing in the street. He took a deep breath and said, "Go to the accounting office immediately and get 50,000 taels of silver! Hurry up!"
He then stepped forward and said, “Princess, why bother yourself to go? It would be much better if I sent a servant.”
Qin Jinzhi smiled slightly, "I'm just afraid you'll renege on your debt."
The man's face stiffened. "Paying money is better than disaster!"
Go away, you plague god!
"Your Highness is too kind."
Qin Jinzhi smiled brightly, "This princess was just joking, but I greatly admire the way you gentlemen admit your mistakes and correct them. That's why I'm doing my best to sing your praises."
The man's vision went black, but he managed to stay upright and not faint.
The servant quickly brought the silver.
The lark stepped forward and took it.
Qin Jinzhi showed no hesitation, "Next place!"
In no time, the entire capital knew about the wrongful conviction of the Prince of Zhenbei, and the reputations of the Cui and Du families were particularly damaged.
The noise in the capital was becoming increasingly unpleasant, and it seemed to be spreading like wildfire.
Listening to the sentry's report, Yun Que smiled and gestured to Qin Jinzhi, saying that she hadn't expected the parade to be so effective.
Qin Jinzhi lay on the swing enjoying the cool air, saying, "This is all thanks to the officials in the court."
At most, she can only be a trigger for today's events.
Qin Jinzhi wasn't the only one in the capital who wanted the Cui and Du families to step down.
Making a big fuss would only benefit these people.
If they investigate, they'll just pin all these things on her.
However, if spreading rumors could potentially bring down the Cui and Du families, why wouldn't they do it?
Moreover, Qin Jinzhi was also in front of them.
At that moment, a maid led in a person.
Wei Xueqi's eyes lit up when she saw Qin Jinzhi.
"Princess!"
She came to Qin Jinzhi's side.
The lark brought her a chair.
Qin Jinzhi said leisurely, "Sit down. What do you need me for?"
Wei Xueqi took a letter out of her sleeve and handed it to Qin Jinzhi.
Qin Jinzhi took the letter, which stated that Wei Xuan had reunited with her senior brothers and sisters, and that the Four Killers had led their men down the mountain and would soon conquer the two states of the Cao Gang.
She carefully put the letter away. "Your mother has found the direction in her heart. Wei Xueqi, what do you want?"
Wei Xueqi was taken aback. "I have nothing of value, I only ask not to be a burden to my mother."
Qin Jinzhi closed her eyes. "Say it again."
Wei Xueqi gripped her dress tightly with both hands.
She bit her lower lip, struggled for a moment, and then said, "I want to avenge my mother."
Qin Jinzhi turned to look at her, "To avenge your mother?"
Wei Xueqi looked up into Qin Jinzhi's eyes and said, "I don't know if Aman has told you that I was kidnapped when I was a child and suffered a lot of torture. My mother almost lost her life to save me. If it weren't for me, my mother would not be just a minor governor of Caozhou."
Qin Jinzhi smiled, "Now she does look a bit like Wei Longmu's daughter."
Wei Xueqi trembled uncontrollably at the thought of her past experiences. "Does the princess know who kidnapped me?"
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow and listened attentively.
Wei Xueqi closed her eyes as she thought of the raging inferno.
“The person who kidnapped me was my biological father. He lied to my mother about giving birth to me, and after my mother broke up with him, he coerced her to do things for him. In the end, he kidnapped me and tortured me to force my mother to submit. Finally, he even tried to fake the deaths of me and my mother.”
Qin Jinzhi had never heard Aman mention Wei Xueqi's father before; it turned out there was such a story behind it.
"You want to come to my side to avenge your mother? Is that man from the capital?"
Wei Xueqi opened her eyes. "He is the current military governor of Huainan, Wei Ziming."
Upon hearing this, Qin Jinzhi opened her eyes and sat up.
"Wei Ziming?"
Wei Xueqi nodded, "The prefect of Kyoto, Wei Xueyi, whom you punished before, is his younger brother! I knew then that as long as I could stay by your side, I would definitely be able to take revenge?"
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow. "Because of my noble status?"
Wei Xueqi shook her head. "Only you have stood up for that old couple who died unjustly. Princess, I will do anything for you. I only ask that you let me kill him!"
Qin Jinzhi asked, "Did your mother tell you to do this?"
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