Chapter 316 The Position of Patriarch
The imperial court has been very busy with political affairs recently, and many matters have been assigned to the Chidori Division for handling.
Cui Ying has been working non-stop for several days.
Qin Jinzhi watched as Cui Ying's face grew increasingly haggard, and finally one night...
She pushed open Cui Ying's door.
Cui Ying was surprised to see Qin Jinzhi. "Why are you back?"
Qin Jinzhi sat down on a chair nearby. "Cui Ying, running away won't solve anything. Have you thought it through?"
Cui Ying was taken aback, but the pen in her hand, which was reviewing official documents, did not stop.
"I know, I'm sorry, I'm not strong enough to be like you yet. I need some time to process this."
Qin Jinzhi tapped her finger on the armrest of the chair. "Do you hate me?"
Cui Ying put down her pen. "No matter how I sever ties with him, I can't deny that his blood flows in my veins. So, will you be suspicious and wary of me?"
Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "Go back and rest. You have a lot to do."
After Qin Jinzhi left, Cui Ying leaned back in her chair.
An arm was covering his eyes.
A night wind blew, scattering the clouds, and stars took turns beside the cold moon.
The next morning, Cui Ying left Qianniaosi and returned to the Cui family.
When Cui Hao heard from a servant that the eldest young lady had returned to the mansion, he was invited to the ancestral hall.
His eyes were filled with anger as he strode toward the ancestral hall.
Upon arriving at the ancestral hall, one sees Cui Ying standing with her hands behind her back in front of the memorial tablets of the Cui family ancestors.
"How can a woman enter the ancestral hall! Cui Ying, leave immediately."
Cui Ying did not move, but said calmly, "Brother, Father has lost."
Cui Hao was stunned for a moment, then flew into a rage. "Cui Ying! As the eldest daughter of the Cui family, you enjoy the family's support, yet you are rebellious and have no regard for family ties. You even serve under that evil spirit Qin Jinzhi with a servile attitude. Do you have a shred of shame?!"
When Prime Minister Cui and Cui Ting were imprisoned, Cui Ying not only stood by and did nothing, but she even personally sent Cui Ting to prison.
The Cui family had stood strong in Beijing for many years, and this was the first time he had experienced what it meant to be forgotten once the person leaves.
In his anger, Cui Hao finally realized that his younger sister, Cui Ying, had completely slipped out of their control.
Cui Ying did not wear official robes, but instead changed into a silk skirt that she often wore at home.
However, the expression on her face was no longer that of the girl she used to have.
Cui Ying turned to look at Cui Hao, then walked to the head of the family's seat in the center of the ancestral hall and sat down.
Cui Hao stepped forward, "Do you know what you're doing?!"
Cui Ying's eyes were dark and brooding. Just then, a servant came to report from outside the door.
"Young Miss, the clan elders and relatives are already outside the door."
Cui Ying said calmly, "Please let them in."
"yes!"
Cui Hao frowned. "What exactly are you trying to do!"
Cui Ying did not answer him, but looked towards the door.
All the influential members of the Cui family who could participate in major decision-making were present.
"Cui Hao, you summoned us to discuss matters concerning your father. What exactly is going on?"
Cui Hao was completely bewildered and was about to explain.
Cui Ying's voice rang out, "I'm the one who called you here."
The clansmen all frowned as they looked at Cui Ying, who was sitting in the head of the family.
"Ying girl! Women are not allowed in the ancestral hall! Get out of here right now."
Cui Ying scoffed, "Women aren't allowed in the ancestral hall? On what grounds?"
Everyone looked at Cui Ying with anger on their faces.
Before the reprimand could even be uttered, Cui Ying said, "My father has lost, and the Cui family is doomed."
"Cui Ying! What nonsense are you spouting!"
Cui Hao thought Cui Ying had gone completely mad!
Cui Ying looked up at the crowd and said, "From this day forward, I will assume the position of head of the Cui family. Do you all agree?"
"What! Are you crazy?!"
"This is utterly outrageous!"
"Cui Hao, get your sister out of here!"
Enraged, Cui Hao tried to pull Cui Ying away, but Cui Ying snapped his hand in an instant.
"ah!!!"
Everyone was shocked. When did Cui Ying learn martial arts?
Cui Ying tossed Cui Hao's hand aside. "Everyone, don't be so agitated. I have something I want to show you."
Cui Ying's maid Huan'er led a few other maids in, looking somewhat apprehensive.
Unauthorized trespassing in the ancestral hall could result in being beaten to death.
But the young lady asked her to come, and she would come even if she were beaten to death.
The maids were carrying trays.
There were stacks of papers on the tray.
The Cui family was still wondering what Cui Ying was up to when they saw the contents of the paper.
Everyone quickly took the papers off the tray and passed them around to read.
Everyone stared at Cui Ying in disbelief. "What is this?!"
Cui Ying looked at everyone and said, "All the dirty things you've done over the years."
One of the elders was furious. "How dare you threaten us!"
As he spoke, he threw the paper in his hand at Cui Ying's face.
Huan'er immediately stepped forward and stammered, "How dare you! Our young lady is now the deputy envoy of the Thousand Birds Bureau! She is an official appointed by the imperial court, no, you must not be rude!"
Cui Ying said without changing her expression, "Everyone, we only have one chance. If the Cui family wants to live, please sit down and talk."
Huan'er's words, however, reminded them.
They all previously thought that Cui Ying joining the Thousand Birds Division was just a joke.
However, after so much time, the Chidori Division has been able to handle many major cases in the court and has already established a firm foothold.
Even Cui Ying's status has risen accordingly.
These things are from a long time ago, and it's time-consuming and laborious to investigate them.
It's impossible for Cui Ying to do it alone; all of these things were handled by Qianniao Sicha.
A bucket of cold water was poured over everyone's heads, and their previous arrogance vanished.
After a long while, one person took the lead and sat down.
The others also sat down.
Cui Hao clutched his broken hand, staring at her with a ferocious expression.
“Cui Ying! You betrayed your father for personal gain, disrespected your elder brother, and disregarded human ethics. This is simply outrageous.”
When Cui Ying heard his words, she simply put her finger to her lips and said, "Shh."
The clansmen, however, couldn't wait to ask, "What exactly does all this mean!"
Cui Ying spoke up: "You've all been living in comfort for too long, and you don't even understand what this means? Then what's the point of me saving the Cui family?"
The clansman immediately asked, "Can you really save the Cui family?"
Cui Huai was imprisoned, and all his attempts to make contact were blocked.
The Cui family members had a feeling that Cui Huai might be finished, but now this evidence clearly told them that not only was Cui Huai finished, but the Cui family was also finished.
This evidence was prepared in preparation for settling accounts with the Cui family.
The downfall of the prime minister was the clarion call to settle scores with the Cui family.
Not only is there their evidence here, but also the evidence from the Qinghe main family.
How long exactly has this preparation taken?
Everyone suddenly realized the terrifying nature of this evidence.
Is it the princess who protects the country, or the emperor on the dragon throne?
The clansmen said with grim faces, “For thousands of years, there has been no precedent for a woman to be the head of the family. If you can save the Cui family, you can participate in the major decisions of the Cui family in the future, but you cannot be the head of the family.”
Cui Ying chuckled softly, suddenly understanding the meaning behind Qin Jinzhi's frequent smiles.
"You don't think I'm negotiating with you, do you?"
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