Chapter 255 Bloodshed Fills the Capital
Qin Jinzhi leisurely left the palace on the evening of the third day.
Upon returning to the Prince's mansion, they saw Xue Huaiyi directing the servants at the gate to move things into the mansion.
When Xue Huaiyi saw Qin Jinzhi approach, he said, "Princess, these are all gifts from the officials who came to visit you while you were sick. They said they were just a token of their appreciation, and the Prince said he would accept them all. They have all been moved into your courtyard."
Qin Jinzhi nodded, "Commander Xue, you've worked hard."
Xue Huaiyi stood at attention, saying, "It's my duty."
When Qin Jinzhi returned to the courtyard, Yun Que and the other three were staring at each other in disbelief. The courtyard was piled high with gifts, leaving no room to step.
The four people were inside the courtyard, while Qin Jinzhi was outside.
"Princess, what should we do with these things?"
Qin Jinzhi raised her chin. "Open the box, take out the list inside, and send the gifts to the warehouse."
After hearing this, the four began to unpack the box.
Yun Jin, who had just recovered from a serious illness, looked puzzled. "Why are there lists of people who sent gifts? Are you afraid the princess won't know who sent them?"
She opened a box containing some rare and precious antiques. She reached in and touched them, and actually found a booklet.
Yun Jin opened the booklet and said with a look of disdain, "Why are so many people giving the same gift?"
Qin Jinzhi skipped in, took the booklet, and patted her head.
"Because this list is the real gift."
The four of them took out all the names from the box one after another.
Qin Jinzhi and the other three changed into the official uniforms of the Thousand Birds Guard.
The servant led Liuyun out.
The sky grew completely dark.
As soon as the gates of the Prince's Mansion opened, the members of the Thousand Bird Guards were already waiting outside.
Cui Ying, mounted on her horse, raised an eyebrow and looked at Qin Jinzhi.
Qin Jinzhi shouted, "Split into four groups and capture everyone on the list and bring them back to the Thousand Birds Division!"
"yes!"
The Thousand Birds Guards, well-trained, rushed towards the various families on the list.
Hu Aman excitedly pulled out his double-edged axe, "A dark and windy night!"
Hu Ajiao drew her double maces, "When it's time for murder and arson!"
After saying that, the two looked at each other and said, "We're not bandits anymore."
Qin Jinzhi grinned, the firelight illuminating her mischievous face.
"On a dark and windy night, it's time to raid homes and exterminate families!"
Everyone's eyes shone with excitement.
"drive!"
That night, the powerful and influential in the capital slept peacefully.
Ordinary people commit bloodshed throughout the capital.
Prime Minister Cui sat in his study, the sounds of crying and wailing from the street constantly reaching his ears.
He twirled the ring in his hand with a cold smile.
They dragged the entire court into the conspiracy.
Such a crazy act could only be done by a madwoman like Qin Jinzhi.
The wailing that spread tonight is Qin Jinzhi's retaliation against him.
He lost this round.
But he also got what he wanted.
Qin Jinzhi delivered all the evidence of crimes committed by officials in the court to each of them.
It seems like they've outmaneuvered the opponent.
But she was also completely exposed to everyone in the capital.
Her years of pretense were reduced to ashes.
A pampered playboy, who had been pretending for years, was finally discovered to be a sword hanging over everyone's heads.
The water in the capital is so deep that its bottom cannot be seen.
Beneath that murky surface, undercurrents were surging.
Qin Jinzhi was able to defeat the Zheng and Chen families so easily.
Firstly, it was due to her years of lying low, and secondly, it was because the Zheng and Chen families underestimated her.
But no matter what, Qin Jinzhi put herself in the eye of the storm.
These officials, in order to protect themselves, pushed their subordinates out to their deaths.
Others may not know, but he does.
Qin Jinzhi's aim was to sever the connections between officials in the imperial court.
His Majesty and Qin Jinzhi wanted to inject fresh blood into the court.
The campaign lacked a legitimate cause, leading to turmoil in the imperial court.
This incident gave Qin Jinzhi an opportunity to take advantage of the situation.
He truly hadn't expected that Qin Jinzhi, at such a young age, could turn the tide so quickly.
But it was precisely this performance that earned him a new ally.
Too many people want that spot.
If this sharp blade cannot be used for one's own purposes, then it can only be destroyed.
You never know who the real winner will be until the very end.
A knock came at the study door. "Father."
"Come in."
Cui Hao pushed open the door and walked in.
He walked up to Prime Minister Cui and said, “The man brought a message that we will meet at noon tomorrow.”
Prime Minister Cui nodded. "How is your mother's health?"
Cui Hao said in a low voice, "After Mother returned to the manor, everything was as usual. The manor physician came to examine her and said that Mother's health was fine."
Prime Minister Cui nodded, "Tomorrow, you will come with me."
"Yes, Father."
The next day, he went to court.
Qin Jinzhi and Cui Ying appeared together in the main hall.
Cui Hao looked at Cui Ying, who stood beside the emperor with a cold expression.
He looked down at everyone.
It was no longer the same as the little sister in his heart.
Lang Qingfeng stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to report."
After receiving the emperor's instruction.
Lang Qingfeng spoke up: "Currently, there are many political affairs in our Jin Kingdom, but many important official positions in the capital are vacant, and there is no one to take charge. Many political affairs cannot be carried out. I request Your Majesty to appoint the vacant officials as soon as possible."
The emperor nodded after hearing this, "What Langqing says is true. In three days, I will fill in all the missing officials."
After bowing, Lang Qingfeng returned to his original position.
For many years, Prime Minister Cui and Minister Du held sway over the government.
The Ministry of Personnel could only transfer officials of low rank.
The position of Minister of Personnel has remained vacant.
The Pei family knew that they had sent Pei Hong to the position of Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.
Pei Hong only needs to be a muddle-headed official.
The political situation has changed drastically.
The positions of Minister of Personnel and Vice Minister of Personnel have become vacant.
The question of who His Majesty should appoint has become of paramount importance.
However, just as the court was embroiled in constant disputes.
Consort Xian received a letter from Guanzhong.
Mr. Yang and his wife have arrived in Beijing.
Yang Xian has not returned to Beijing for more than ten years.
He requested permission from His Majesty to enter the palace to visit his relatives.
The emperor readily agreed.
After Qin Jinzhi left the court, she unexpectedly received a letter from Daoist Changfeng.
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow as she read in the letter that the old man wanted to eat pigeon from Nanchengju Restaurant.
This old man is getting pickier and pickier.
Qin Jinzhi rode her horse to Nancheng Residence.
The only person she would personally buy food for is this old man.
While Qin Jinzhi was waiting in the private room, there was a sudden knock on the door.
"Enter."
The person who opened the door was not the waiter, but a handsome young man.
The man, dressed in a long green robe and holding a folding fan, said with a smile, "Greetings, Princess."
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow, then thought of the old man's letter, "Was it you who wanted to see me?"
The young man stepped forward and said, “Please forgive me, Princess. I am a commoner, while you are of noble birth. I have no choice but to resort to this tactic if I wish to see you.”
Qin Jinzhi crossed her legs and leaned back.
"You must be no ordinary person to have an old man act as your messenger."
The young man smiled slightly, “I have no ill intentions. It’s just that Daoist Changfeng only accepted three disciples in his lifetime. When I was young, I was also tested by Daoist Changfeng, but in the end I did not become his disciple. So I would like to see the princess’s heroic figure.”
The man spoke with a manner that was neither humble nor arrogant.
He spoke of his noble birth, but his inherent pride was undeniable.
Qin Jinzhi smiled. "So, you want to see how a playboy like me can defeat you and become Changfeng Daoist's disciple, right, Miss Xie?"
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