Chapter 5 What is She?
Yun Zheng's clear voice rang out, "Please, Lord Ji, convey to the Emperor on my behalf that the Yun family seeks neither fame nor wealth, but only the eternal prosperity of the Great Qi, and the eternal stability of the country. It is our Yun family's honor to contribute to the country and share the worries of the emperor. Therefore, please do not reward me."
These words were noble and showed her broad vision. They won the king's favor and brought her a good reputation.
However, it ruined Pingxi Hou's wishful thinking and shattered his dream.
Pingxi Hou gritted his teeth, but he had to hold it in, not wanting others to see what he was thinking, which made his chest hurt.
What a girl from the Yun family!
Lord Ji looked at Yun Zheng deeply. It was rare to see someone so intelligent. What a pity... she was a woman.
"Miss Yun, don't worry. I will definitely tell the emperor that you are as capable as any man. It is a blessing for the Great Qi to have a subject like you."
It was like a bucket of cold water being poured down, shocking the people of Pingxi Hou. Ye Qizhen's face was twisted with anger. That was all her money! The prince said that Yun Zheng's dowry would belong to her as soon as she entered the family, and she could spend it however she wanted.
She had already decided to use these dowries to win people's hearts, build up her reputation and favor, and pave the way for herself.
But, how could Yun Zheng donate her money? How dare she? Ahhhh, I want to kill someone!
Jiang Wenzhou's eyes widened. Was she crazy? Who allowed her to say that? She didn't want it, but the Marquisate wanted it. Why should she make the decision for them?
Who is she?
Yun Zheng looked over and said, "Ah, Prince, you're glaring at me again. Are you reluctant to let go? Don't be so petty. Even if you spend all your money, it will come back."
She refused to suffer any loss. Whatever Jiang Wenzhou said to her, she would immediately retaliate, and every word was as sharp as a needle.
Everyone looked at Jiang Wenzhou in unison. No matter how distressed Jiang Wenzhou was, he had to force a smile.
He gritted his teeth and squeezed out a sentence, "Of course I am willing to do so."
He secretly swore that once Yun Zheng entered the house, he would use all kinds of means to torture her, making her wish she was neither alive nor dead, so that he could relieve his resentment.
He tried his best to cover it up, but he couldn't hide it from the eyes of the people present, nor from Yun Zheng's eyes.
"The prince just said that I was the daughter of a merchant and not presentable. I reflected on it and realized that it was indeed true."
The prince was stunned for a moment. Reflection? She could reflect on herself?
Unexpectedly, Yun Zheng said, "So, I would like to ask Your Majesty to grant me two old maids from the palace to teach me the rules and allow me to integrate into this circle as soon as possible. If Your Majesty is willing to grant me this, it will be the most proud thing in my life. Your Majesty's grace is so great that it benefits the world."
Which king would refuse to do something insignificant in exchange for a good reputation?
However, Pingxi Hou saw the deep meaning behind these words and couldn't help but gasp.
This was a deal: she donated half of her dowry and the palace would protect her safety.
He was scheming carefully at every step, and for the first time he looked the woman in front of him squarely.
Lord Ji also noticed it and was secretly shocked. This girl from the Yun family should not be underestimated.
"Miss Yun, don't worry. I will petition the Emperor right away. I believe the Emperor is a wise and enlightened ruler and will definitely grant your little wish."
For Yun Zheng, millions of taels of silver are worth it in exchange for a life.
Yun Zheng bowed, "Thank you, Master Ji."
She looked at Pingxi Hou and smiled slightly, her eyes clear and sharp.
In this round, Yun Zheng vs. Pingxi Hou and his son, the latter was completely defeated!
However, this is just the beginning.
Not far away, Li Wuyang in the carriage looked at this scene with a smile on his face.
Yun Zheng, the only daughter of the richest man in Da Qi, is incredibly smart. She quietly leads people into her rhythm step by step, and everything is under her control. When her opponents are full of expectations, she shatters their ambitions time and time again, making them lose control.
He is a master at playing with people's hearts.
The most important thing is that she was extremely courageous. As a merchant's daughter, she dared to challenge the authority of the nobles and confronted her husband's family without mercy.
I haven't met such an interesting person in a long time.
The follower was startled when he saw his smile and subconsciously rubbed his eyes. Is this a smile? I am not seeing it wrong.
Ever since the accident, my master has become gloomy, irritable, moody, and has never smiled again.
"Your Highness, it's getting late. I'm afraid the people in the palace are waiting anxiously."
Li Wuyang said calmly, "Let him wait."
"He?" Did he mean the Emperor? The attendant quietly wiped his sweat, not daring to say a word, and cautiously stepped aside.
In the palace, the emperor, dressed in a dragon robe, looked outside from time to time with an anxious expression.
"Where is Prince Rui?"
The eunuch who was accompanying him was well aware of the special nature of Prince Rui. Prince Rui, Li Wuyang, was the biological son of the late emperor and the empress dowager.
The late emperor loved him like a treasure and named him Prince Rui as soon as he was born. He enjoyed the treatment of a prince. Even the current emperor did not receive such treatment.
Before the late emperor passed away, he handed Prince Rui over to Your Majesty and asked him to swear to treat Prince Rui well.
After the death of the late emperor, the five-year-old Prince Rui was raised in the emperor's palace and was personally raised by the emperor. Although they were brothers in name, they were as close as father and son.
After he came of age, Prince Rui, who had almost no title left to offer, was given the title of Nine Thousand Years Old by the Emperor, granting him a prestigious position second only to the Emperor and above all others.
Such treatment made the other princes envious and jealous. They all tried to please the little uncle, just asking their father to look at them more.
"Your Majesty, the Ninth Prince has entered the city and will be able to enter the palace in half an hour."
Half an hour later, there was still no sign of him. The emperor put down the memorial and frowned slightly, "Go ask why Prince Rui hasn't entered the palace yet?"
The eunuch went out for a while and brought in a Jinyiwei after a while.
The Embroidered Uniform Guard was responsible for monitoring officials and gathering intelligence, and they were the most well-informed. Naturally, the news of such a lively event happening in the Pingxi Marquis' Mansion would have reached their ears, and they had already found out everything clearly.
"Your Majesty, the Ninth Prince...is watching the excitement at the Pingxi Marquis's Mansion."
The Emperor was a little incredulous. Prince Rui was not one to join in the fun. "Tell me, what exactly happened?"
The Imperial Guards described the situation in a serious manner, and the Emperor couldn't help but interrupt, "Are you saying that the Pingxi Marquisate combined two branches without notifying the woman? And that they were tricked by their daughter-in-law who hadn't even married yet?"
"yes."
The emperor placed the brush on the pen holder and said nonchalantly, "Jiang Zhen, this old guy, has always been cunning. He has been very picky and chose such a bad daughter-in-law. He has to bear it."
The Imperial Guard hesitated for a moment and spoke cautiously, "Your Majesty, since they are a couple with grievances, why not let them cancel their engagement, part ways, and marry each other."
This Jinyiwei is the emperor's confidant and is quite favored. He often dares to say a few funny things.
He just felt that with the behavior of the Marquis of Pingxi, no matter how smart the Yun family girl was, she would not be able to escape the subsequent reckoning. It was a pity that she was so young.
The emperor's eyes turned cold, his expression indifferent. "The three letters and six ceremonies have been completed. He is now a member of the Pingxi Marquis's Mansion. I cannot interfere in the family affairs of a minister."
This is the bottom line. Even an emperor must stick to this bottom line. It is impossible to do whatever he wants, otherwise there will be endless troubles.
If you do whatever you want, you are a tyrant.
"Go on."
The Imperial Guard sighed silently, "The Yun family's daughter donated half of her dowry to the national treasury to supplement her food supplies. She only begs the emperor to grant her two palace maids."
The emperor was a little surprised. "How much is half the dowry?"
The Jinyiwei reported, "It's estimated to be five million silver coins."
The emperor's brows lit up with a smile. "She's trying to drag me into this to help her. However, considering she's still quite loyal, I'll have the empress send two old maids to help her. At least they'll keep her alive for a few years."
The emperor's heart is unfathomable, and no one dares to guess too much.
"yes."
As he was speaking, a guard hurried in and saluted, saying, "Your Majesty, the daughter of the Yun family has donated the other half of her dowry..."
The emperor paused, a hint of eagerness in his eyes, "Did you also donate it to the national treasury? Very good, very good. I will ensure that she will not die."
The guard spoke cautiously, "Yes...it was given to Jiuqiansui."
The atmosphere at the scene suddenly became quiet, as if it had suddenly frozen.
The emperor had an inexplicable look on his face. No one dared to say a word. Everyone was silent.
The eunuch felt a chill run down his spine, not even daring to raise his head. He had followed the emperor for decades and had guessed a bit about his secret thoughts. Prince Rui...
After a long while, the emperor's voice, which was neither happy nor angry, rang out, "Prince Rui is not a person who takes things by force. What's going on?"
The guard's expression was indescribably strange. He wanted to laugh, but he didn't dare. "It's not the Ninth Prince, it's just that when we got married, the Yun family girl... did something earth-shattering..."
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