Chapter 301 A Jade Pendant Causes a Murder
"Yes." Li Wuyang responded, "Congratulations, Your Majesty, another large sum of money has been deposited into the account."
The emperor snorted coldly, "That kid is probably just bluffing and won't give me the money."
"He's more interested in winning over Jinyun. After all, she's the Goddess of Wealth, who wouldn't want her? Ge Shulin knows what's good."
Li Wuyang was silent for a moment. The last sentence was unnecessary.
"He is trying to sow discord between you and Jinyun."
"However, you know Jinyun's character. Besides you, all she cares about is money."
The emperor raised the corner of his mouth slightly, "You said less."
"Your Majesty, please enlighten me."
The emperor said meaningfully, "He is testing Da Qi's bottom line."
"He wants to know whether I will let him go? Have I reached any secret agreement with Emperor Xiling?"
Yun Zheng is the emperor's confidant and an official of the Imperial Household Department, and she is the most well-informed.
Sometimes, her words and actions represent certain thoughts of the king.
Being willing to do business with him means that at least there is no danger.
Li Wuyang cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty is wise."
The emperor glared at him angrily and said, "Don't try to fool me. I don't believe you can't see it."
Having said that, the corners of his mouth curled up wildly.
A eunuch came in and reported, "Your Majesty, the Second Princess of Nanyue is suing Princess Jinyun for forcibly stealing her heirloom and is even going to auction it off."
The emperor looked impatient and said, "Tell her that I don't care about such trivial matters. Go find the Ninth Prince."
Li Wuyang: ...What a dog.
When Ye Yizhen heard this, her face twisted.
"You only know how to protect her. What's so great about making money?"
Princess Jin Luo scolded her angrily, "Alright, stop being so angry. Go buy it back tomorrow. Nothing is a problem that can be solved with money."
Ye Yizhen was furious, "I won't accept this."
Princess Jin Luo frowned and coldly reminded, "The important things are more important. If you ruin your father's good deeds, you will bear the consequences yourself."
Ye Yizhen's heart tightened. There was almost no affection between father and daughter, and her father was a man who put profit above all else and could sacrifice anyone.
"knew."
As soon as the powerful merchants in the capital heard that Qianzhen Pavilion was going to auction the heirlooms of Nanyue Kingdom, they immediately responded.
On the day of the auction, most of the seats in Qianzhen Pavilion were already occupied before the auction started.
"I heard it was a token of the former emperor and empress of Nanyue Kingdom. It is very precious."
"It's really a good thing. I don't dare to use things from the Da Qi royal family, but I don't mind using things from the royal families of neighboring countries. I want it."
"I want it too, but how did it end up in Qianzhen Pavilion?"
"You still don't know what happened yesterday?"
The man immediately explained what happened yesterday, and everyone listened with great interest.
"I see, that's what I should do."
"You are so arrogant and show off your power in the capital of our Great Qi."
"A pheasant is a pheasant. Even if it flies up to a branch, it can't be on the table."
All the powerful people in the capital know Ye Yizhen's background. Who wouldn't hate her just for all the bad things she has done?
"You even came here deliberately to provoke us and slap our Princess Jinyun in the face. That's enough."
"Even an envoy shouldn't do this. You're treating us like dough."
Just as everyone was gossiping, there was a commotion outside, "Here they come, here they come."
Ye Yizhen came with a group of men, but soon found that Yun Zheng was not there, and felt very complicated.
If she doesn't come, nothing will happen and it will save a lot of trouble.
But, it means that he doesn't take me seriously at all, which is hateful.
With her pride hurt, Ye Yizhen suppressed her anger, stood on the platform, and bowed to the guests below.
"Everyone, I am the Second Princess of Nanyue. I have always been clear about gratitude and resentment. I hope you can give me some face and not fight over this phoenix pendant. Otherwise, if you offend our Nanyue Kingdom, you will bear the consequences yourself."
Her words were not a request, but a threat. Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.
One of the guests stood up and said, "Second Princess, don't worry, we won't fight over it."
"Thank you." Ye Yizhen raised the corner of her mouth slightly, knowing how to deal with the current situation.
But, Ye Yizhen let go too early.
When the person presiding over the auction took out the Phoenix Pendant, there was an uproar in the audience.
"Please look, this is a treasure passed down from ancient times in Nanyue. It is a symbol of the royal family, priceless, and is printed with patterns unique to the Nanyue royal family..."
He went on and on about the price, and finally said the starting price was 100,000, with bids of 1,000 each time.
As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Yizhen raised her hand calmly, "One hundred thousand and one hundred thousand."
She was relaxed and at ease, looking fearless.
Here, no one dares to compete with her.
But soon, someone bid, "120,000."
"130,000."
"150,000."
The price kept rising, and Ye Yizhen was furious. "Wait a minute, why are you doing this? Didn't we agree on this?"
She didn't bring that much silver.
The guests all asked, "Who said that? It wasn't me."
A guest raised his hand with a smile, "I said it, I didn't fight for it, Princess, you owe me a favor."
Ye Yizhen was so angry that her mouth was twisted. What a bunch of untrustworthy guys.
Suddenly, an idea flashed through her mind and she sneered.
Next, she did not bid, but stared at the auction scene.
After a fierce competition, the price was set at 300,000, and the final winner was an inconspicuous businessman.
The merchant came on stage and took the phoenix pendant, smiling happily.
Ye Yizhen waved at him, "Come here."
The merchant stepped forward and bowed politely, "What can I do for you?"
Ye Yizhen glanced at the maid, who understood and stepped forward, saying in a low voice, "My Second Princess is willing to condescend and give you a chance to connect with the royal family."
"As long as you present the phoenix pendant in your hand to the Second Princess."
The merchant was stunned, then his eyes widened. "What? The Second Princess wants to get something for nothing? Robbery?"
"I'm so sorry, I really like this phoenix pendant and plan to use it as a family heirloom."
These words hit Ye Yichen like a slap in the face.
A mere businessman dared to slap her in the face and step on her face hard, seeking death.
A hint of murderous intent flashed in Ye Yizhen's eyes. "Okay, very good. Wait for me."
After the auction ended and the crowd dispersed, Ye Yizhen gave instructions while sitting in the carriage.
"Come here, kill that merchant and take the things back."
"yes."
Ye Yizhen was fearless and not in a hurry. She strolled around the capital slowly for the whole afternoon, had a sumptuous dinner, and then went back.
"Snap." Ye Yizhen's face swelled up.
She was shocked and angry, "Sister, why did you hit me?"
Princess Jin Luo looked furious. "Are you crazy? Killing someone for a jade pendant? Have you ever thought about the consequences?"
Ye Yizhen's expression froze, and she secretly resented that there was someone close to her who belonged to the imperial sister. Who was that person?
"It's just killing a pariah. Are you so angry?"
Princess Jinluo realized that she had no idea of the seriousness of the matter. "You are confused. You killed him, but you made a big fuss about it. The government came to question you. Remember, this is Da Qi, not Nanyue."
What a loser, he can't even do the smallest thing.
"What?" Ye Yizhen was stunned. Did his men kill someone in a busy city? And were they even recognized? What a bunch of good-for-nothings.
She thought for a moment, "I'll have someone warn the family of the deceased and ask them to change their story. If necessary, come out and clarify things for me."
If the people don't report it, the government won't investigate. If there is no victim, the government can't make a judgment out of thin air.
Princess Jin Luo just wanted to suppress the matter. "Okay, you handle it well. If public opinion can't be reversed, you will be in trouble."
"knew."
Ye Yizhen was so busy cleaning up the mess that she completely forgot that she hadn't gotten the phoenix pendant yet.
Li Wuyang took the jade pendant and looked at it for a few seconds. Is this a pattern unique to the Nanyue royal family?
"Is this the jade pendant?"
The subordinate whispered, "Yes, many people have seen this jade pendant at the auction."
Li Wuyang nodded slightly, "Very good, we have the witnesses, go and make the arrangements."
"yes."
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