Chapter 8 She is in danger
Pei Jinnian could never understand why such an excessively beautiful face could hide such a vicious heart.
Vicious, ruthless, extravagant, and absurd were all the words he used to describe Qin Jinzhi.
She couldn't understand why the man who hated her so much would become her lover.
He wanted to drown someone in the pond simply because the eldest daughter of the Cui family was engaged to him.
Pei Jinnian looked at Qin Jinzhi with disgust. "You committed a serious crime and were banished from the capital. The Prince of Zhenbei used all his merits to get you back to the capital, and you committed evil as soon as you returned. You are so unrepentant. How can you be worthy of the Prince of Zhenbei's good intentions? What did this maid do that you have to treat so cruelly?"
Qin Jinzhi really wanted to laugh out loud; Pei Jinnian was still so stupid.
So stupid are they, still righteously proclaiming their intention to save others, completely unaware that they've trespassed into the Empress's palace.
However, to be honest, the blood on Shen Liuying's face was not from her.
The old nanny Li immediately stepped forward, "How dare you! Who are you, daring to trespass into the Empress's palace!"
Pei Jinnian was taken aback. He had never been to the inner palace before and thought that this small garden was just a place for palace servants to cool off. He never expected that it was actually the Empress's bedroom.
Pei Jinnian bowed and said, "Please forgive me, Granny. I am Pei Jinnian. This is my first time entering the palace and I have inadvertently entered the Empress's bedroom. Please forgive me."
Granny Li continued to scold, "The Empress's garden is always patrolled by the Imperial Guards, how come no one stopped you!"
Pei Jinnian looked puzzled. "I didn't see any Imperial Guards when I came here."
Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "They've lured me away."
Granny Li frowned deeply. "The Imperial Guards' patrol is a matter of Her Majesty the Empress's safety. I will go and report to Her Majesty immediately. These Imperial Guards have neglected their duties and must be punished for dereliction of duty! You must leave immediately, or you will be punished as well!"
Pei Jinnian stood there for a few seconds, seemingly struggling with his thoughts.
Granny Li was waiting for him to say, "Why haven't you left yet!"
Pei Jinnian took a deep breath, "Since the two matrons are from the Empress's palace, how can they aid and abet evil! Let Qin Jinzhi run rampant in this palace and disregard human life!"
Granny Zhao stepped forward and scolded, "How dare you! Not only have you trespassed into the inner palace, but you also dare to address the princess by her given name!"
Granny Li said angrily, "These useless people are neglecting their duties! They didn't even know someone had broken in! I'll go get help right now!"
He then quickly left the small garden.
Qin Jinzhi laughed at his righteous and awe-inspiring appearance. "Young Master Pei, you want to punish me in the palace? Are you out of your mind?"
Pei Jinnian knew, of course, that Qin Jinzhi was so lawless because she relied on the power of the two most prestigious people in the world, but he showed no fear. “Even the emperor is subject to the same laws as the common people. Although I am just a commoner, I must speak the truth! You have bullied others and committed all kinds of evil deeds. I think three years of hardship at Baique Temple is too lenient.”
See, this is the confidence of a powerful and influential family.
They dared to challenge the royal family despite having no official position or rank.
That's so interesting!
Qin Jinzhi still said with a smile, "Light? How can it not be light? A villain like me should be locked up in prison and subjected to all kinds of torture."
Pei Jinnian flicked his sleeve and said, "It's good that you know."
Qin Jinzhi looked at Pei Jinnian's righteous face with her smile undiminished, "Since Young Master Pei has said that he is speaking the truth, then let's handle this matter officially. I am a third-rank princess personally appointed by His Majesty. Even your father would have to bow respectfully to me when he sees me. How dare you talk back to me when you have no official position?"
"Granny Zhao, what is the punishment for disrespecting the princess?"
Granny Zhao announced loudly, "Thirty strokes of the cane!"
Qin Jinzhi then asked, "What punishment will be given to any unauthorized man who enters the Empress's palace without permission?"
"Eighty stick!"
Pei Jinnian looked at Qin Jinzhi in disbelief, not understanding why the person in front of him had suddenly changed his attitude without even changing his expression.
One hundred strokes of the cane could beat a person to death!
Pei Jinnian frowned and said, "You dare to use torture!"
Qin Jinzhi couldn't help but laugh as she watched Pei Jinnian's expression change.
"Young Master Pei always says that the emperor is subject to the same laws as commoners, but he never thought that disrespecting the royal family is also a serious crime."
At this moment, Granny Li arrived with the palace guards, shouting, "Quickly capture this traitor!"
Without saying a word, the Imperial Guards seized Pei Jinnian.
Qin Jinzhi said to the two nannies, "Nanny Li and Nanny Zhao, take Sister Liuying back and take good care of her."
"yes."
The two quickly dragged the palace maid away from the ground.
Then Qin Jinzhi said to the Imperial Guards, "Bring the man to the front of the Hall of Diligent Governance."
"yes!"
Pei Jinnian held no official position; he could only have entered the palace with his father, Pei Hong.
Pei Hong was the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, in charge of the appointment, dismissal, and transfer of court officials.
The imperial examinations have just concluded, and the list of appointments and dismissals should be sent to His Majesty. His Majesty will be reviewing memorials in the Hall of Diligent Governance this afternoon, and he should also be meeting with Vice Minister Pei there.
Pei Jinnian never expected that Qin Jinzhi would actually dare to use torture in the palace, and even be able to mobilize the Imperial Guards!
"Qin Jinzhi, I am the eldest son of the Pei family. If you harm me, the Pei family will not let this go!"
Qin Jinzhi strolled leisurely to the side, "The Pei family, a prominent clan, one of the Five Surnames and Seven Noble Families, indeed has a profound foundation. I just don't know when this family rose above imperial power!"
Pei Jinnian immediately shut his mouth. The founding of the Jin Kingdom was inseparable from the support of aristocratic families, and almost all the high-ranking officials in the court came from the five major families. However, in recent years, the relationship between aristocratic families and the royal family has been very delicate. If the aristocratic families were to put the label of despising the imperial power on his head, the Pei family would probably suffer an undeserved disaster.
Upon arriving at the Hall of Diligent Governance, Eunuch Hong, who was standing at the entrance, immediately rushed over, "Oh, Princess, what brings you here!"
Qin Jinzhi recognized the person and smiled, "Eunuch Hong has been promoted in the last three years and is now serving in the Hall of Diligent Governance."
Eunuch Hong quickly smiled and said, "Your Highness is too kind to me. It is thanks to His Majesty's appreciation that I, Hongzi, have the great fortune to serve His Majesty."
He looked at Pei Jinnian and asked, "What is this?"
"I've come to supervise the punishment of the trespasser who broke into the inner palace, and while I'm at it, I'll bring His Majesty some mung bean soup to cool him down."
When Eunuch Hong saw Qin Jinzhi's empty hands, his face twitched.
"Then this servant will get a chair for the princess."
He then directed a nearby eunuch to fetch a chair.
Qin Jinzhi looked at Pei Jinnian, who was already pressed down on the stool and staring intently at her.
She bent down and said with a smile:
"What? You didn't expect me to make a move?"
You don't think that because I've fallen for you, I'll tolerate your blatant disrespect just because I didn't hold grudges against you in the past, but you still dare to embarrass me like this, do you?
"I represent the royal family! What is the renowned Young Master Pei thinking?"
Pei Jinnian felt a chill run down his spine. Before leaving the capital, Qin Jinzhi often sought opportunities to meet with him.
He would often criticize her for things he didn't approve of.
But she always looked at him with a smile and a meaningful look.
Pei Jinnian suddenly realized he was wrong. Qin Jinzhi had the right to be unreasonable, and even more so than he did.
She was raised by the Emperor and Empress, who doted on her as much as their own children. Her grandfather was the Prince of Zhenbei, who commanded millions of soldiers. He considered himself to be backed by a powerful family and naturally possessed the arrogance of one.
They don't take these peers seriously.
Before Qin Jinzhi left the capital, Pei Jinnian often spoke up for those she had bullied.
Qin Jinzhi never held it against him, which made him forget Qin Jinzhi's noble status!
Jinzhi, Jinzhi—how much does His Majesty cherish her that he would bestow such a name upon her?
Raised by the Emperor and Empress from childhood, and even able to directly address them as Emperor's grandfather and Empress Dowager, such a person, though vicious, certainly has the capital to be arrogant and domineering!
Qin Jinzhi is too dangerous!
When Qin Jinzhi saw Pei Jinnian's expression change, she knew that he understood what she meant.
He said with a smile, "Young Master Pei is indeed clever. Do you think the idiot who lured you here will come to your rescue when you're all bloody and mangled?"
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