Chapter 318 Born for Love
Yao Miaoyin stared at Cui Ziyu, who had collapsed to the ground, her eyes gradually losing focus.
Qin Jinzhi watched as she crawled to Cui Ziyu's side as if she had lost all her strength.
"Tzuyu, don't scare me! Tzuyu!"
Time passed slowly, and Cui Ziyu's body gradually lost its warmth.
Qin Jinzhi sat to the side watching Yao Miaoyin hold Cui Ziyu's corpse without moving for two hours.
Yao Miaoyin's soul seemed to have vanished along with Cui Ziyu's death.
The peach trees behind them slowly swayed down, and Yao Miaoyin's voice rang out.
Do you hate me for betraying your father?
Her voice was very pleasant, calm and even.
"Marrying Qin Ziyi is the happiest thing for me. I love him very much."
But I hate him too.
He loves me, but he doesn't give me enough love.
The battles never end, the people always ahead of me in line—I always wait, always wait.
Everyone says I'm lucky to have married a peerless hero, but all I want is for my husband to stay by my side. I don't care about heroes, the world, or the people; what do they have to do with me?
I know that Ziyu was sent by the Cui family, but he loves me far more than Qin Ziyi does.
I wanted to leave with him, but I ended up getting pregnant with you, and you've trapped me in that cold cage.
Unexpectedly, Qin Ziyi told me that once this battle was over, he would not leave again.
He will stay by my side, watch you grow up with me, and accompany me to see the mountains and rivers.
I actually believed it again, and I started waiting and waiting again, but what I got was news of his death. He died, and your two older brothers died too.
He lied to me.
I hate him.
I hate you too. You made me believe that liar again!
Are you sitting here hoping to hear my confession?
Let me tell you, I, Yao Miaoyin, have never regretted it.
If I could do it all over again, I would never marry Qin Ziyi.
Yao Miaoyin slowly lay down next to Cui Ziyu.
He slowly and firmly pressed the sword tip against his chest.
Until the sword tip pierced the heart.
"A cruel person like you will only live a lonely life in this world."
Immediately after Cui Ziyu's death, Qin Jinzhi withdrew all the guards from the house.
Once that door is opened, Yao Miaoyin will be free.
But Qin Jinzhi knew that she would never walk out of that door again.
Yao Miaoyin knew, and the deceased Cui Ziyu also knew.
Therefore, Cui Ziyu died with his eyes wide open in dismay.
Yao Miaoyin said she was vicious.
Those who are born for love will ultimately die for love.
Qin Jinzhi sneered as she looked at the two embracing each other.
“Drag Cui Ziyu’s body to feed the dogs.”
Yun Que looked at Yao Miaoyin.
Qin Jinzhi turned around and said, "Send them back to the Yao family."
On that day, news spread throughout the capital that Prime Minister Cui and his son had colluded with the Western Night people to assassinate the reigning princess, had been abusing their power in the court for many years, formed cliques and engaged in corrupt practices, and had committed numerous crimes.
Cui Hao was stripped of his official position and demoted to a commoner.
The daughter of Prime Minister Cui requested to resign from her official post.
His Majesty, mindful that he was completely unaware of the situation, allowed him to repeatedly achieve extraordinary feats within the Thousand Birds Bureau.
She is a model for women all over the world, and her resignation is not permitted.
He remained in his position as the deputy envoy of the Chidori Bureau.
The Cui family, the most powerful clan in the capital, collapsed with a bang.
However, the name of the Deputy Envoy of Chidori gradually became known throughout the capital.
For the first time, Pei Jinnian felt so directly the meaning of what his grandfather had said.
Only the losers will be accused of forming cliques for personal gain.
The closer he got to the center of power, the more clearly he felt the danger within that vortex of power.
He recalled the rumors circulating in the capital today.
She was born a woman, but possessed the qualities of an emperor. She was exceptionally intelligent but died young, and did not have a peaceful end.
Everyone is focused on the first two sentences.
The clearer he became about Qin Jinzhi's abilities, the more these two sentences came to mind.
Did they not die a peaceful death?
Pei Jinnian lifted the carriage curtain and looked at the restaurant not far away.
My grandfather has an appointment with someone today.
He happened to see his own carriage and thought he would go back to the mansion with Pei Qing.
After arriving at the restaurant, Pei Qing was led to a private room.
Push open the door.
A figure had been waiting for a long time.
"Teacher, how have you been?"
Pei Qing stepped forward and said, "Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince."
The Crown Prince smiled and stepped forward to help Pei Qing up, "Teacher, why are you being so formal?"
Pei Qing also said with a smile, "The etiquette between ruler and subject must not be abandoned."
The prince smiled and said, "Please sit down, teacher."
Pei Qing said, "Thank you, Your Highness."
The Crown Prince personally poured tea for Pei Qing.
"After the teacher resigned from his official post, the student visited him many times but was unable to see him. Now that the teacher has returned to the court, the student must see the teacher."
Pei Qingwen said gently, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. After losing my son, my health deteriorated and I could not see outsiders. It has only gradually improved in the last two years. Your Majesty's kindness has not forgotten your old minister, which is why I was able to return to court."
The Crown Prince took a sip of tea. “Now, Teacher is quite successful. Jin Nian has become the Prefect of the Capital, much like Brother Yunxiao back then.”
Pei Qing clasped his hands in thanks, “Thank you for your praise, Your Highness. It is all thanks to His Majesty’s kindness. Jin Nian still has a long way to go.”
The Crown Prince looked at Pei Qing and asked, "Now that you have returned to the court, have you ever thought about returning to the Eastern Palace to assist me?"
Pei Qing sighed, "To be honest, Your Highness, if it were a few years ago, I would naturally have wanted to assist you again, but now I am past my prime and I don't know how much longer I can stay in the court, so I won't trouble Your Highness."
The Crown Prince raised his eyes and said, "Teacher, you are too modest. I have always thought of you."
Pei Qing replied, "This old man thanks Your Highness for your concern."
Seeing that Pei Qing didn't respond at all, the Crown Prince changed the subject.
"Jin Nian and Jin Zhi have been betrothed for some time now. I wonder when they will get engaged? Jin Zhi is my most beloved niece, and Jin Nian is my teacher's grandson. They are all family. I will definitely prepare a generous gift when I am in charge."
When Pei Qing heard the Crown Prince mention the bestowed marriage, he seemed genuinely happy because his grandson was about to get married. "Then I will take the liberty of thanking Your Highness in advance. The princess is a celestial being. It is truly an honor for my Jin Nian to marry her. It is a blessing for the Pei family."
The prince almost lost his smile.
It's not like the time when the Pei family looked down on Qin Jinzhi.
Pei Qing's words were very tactful; he didn't give any useful answers.
The Crown Prince smiled and said, "Of course. Although Jinzhi is a bit mischievous, she is kind-hearted. I have always treated her as my own daughter."
Pei Qing smiled and said, "Your Highness has a great sense of righteousness, which makes this old man very gratified."
Just then, the voice of a servant from the Pei family came from the doorway.
"Master, something terrible has happened! Madam's heart condition has flared up again."
Pei Qing immediately stood up, "What!"
He bowed to the Crown Prince.
"Your Highness, my wife is ill. I will visit again next time."
The Crown Prince also looked anxious. "When did my teacher's wife develop a heart ailment? If so, I will go with you. My carriage is just outside the building."
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