Chapter 134 It's unbearable not to court death, so I'll grant her wish by courting death.
Qin Feng gave a wry smile.
yes.
He knows everything.
Originally, he looked down on his second brother's cowardice and always opposed him, but he never knew that his brother would suffer such a fate.
The culprit behind all of this was his mother.
“Feng’er, don’t believe those rumors. You and Huai’er are both your mother’s sons. Your mother admits that you have been in poor health since childhood, so she has shown you some favoritism, but it’s definitely not what you’ve heard…”
Before Consort Hua could finish her explanation, she saw the young eunuch serving Emperor Jiaqing arrive, which startled her so much that she abruptly stopped speaking.
"Your Highness Consort Hua, by His Majesty's decree, you are to select a new marriage for Prince Lin within ten days."
Consort Hua's expression froze on her face.
Whether out of guilt or something else, she agreed without hesitation.
"Mother."
After the eunuch who delivered the message left, Qin Feng only said, "Take care of yourself."
They left too.
Consort Hua slumped into a chair.
In my mind, those long-forgotten memories were suddenly awakened.
Some memories that she had deliberately suppressed resurfaced in her mind.
Those things, which no one knew about anymore, how did they reach Feng'er's ears?
No, this matter must not be exposed, otherwise, given His Majesty's temperament, her fate will be dire.
Consort Hua steadied herself and instructed her personal nanny, "Investigate who has recently deliberately approached Feng'er and spread rumors about him. Find out immediately..."
She made a throat-slitting motion.
"Also, send a message to my father and brothers that Feng'er's health is gradually recovering. Tell them to think carefully about who they can really rely on. If they make the wrong bet, there will be no turning back."
"Your Highness, whose daughter are you planning to choose for Prince Lin?"
The nanny reminded her, "His Majesty has only given you ten days. You must handle this matter carefully and make sure your status does not displease His Majesty."
"I know that Feng'er's marriage has not been resolved yet. Let's choose one together this time."
"Isn't the princess from Northern Yan still undecided? Why doesn't Your Majesty arrange a marriage for our Prince Xiang?"
"You've reminded me that if I had the support of Northern Yan, my family might be able to give up supporting that bastard."
"Your Majesty is wise."
After saying this, the master and servant began to secretly discuss their plan.
On the other side...
Empress Jiang Xinyu and the Prime Minister's residence received the date set by the Imperial Observatory, which was the third day of the following month.
There are thirteen days left until the wedding.
Time was extremely tight, and both the Imperial Household Department and the Prime Minister's Office began making intensive preparations.
Jiang Xinyu personally took charge, not only preparing part of the betrothal gifts for Qin Ye, but also adding a generous dowry for Jiang Wanning, so that she could marry into the Xiao Prince's Mansion in a grand manner.
His Majesty has said that he will marry Wan Ning according to the rites for a principal wife, so it is not a disservice to the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's family.
Jiang Wanning was both excited and proud.
She endured it for several days, but finally couldn't resist and went to Prince Xiao's mansion with her maid to show off.
To be precise, he went to Yun Si to show off.
The saying "extreme joy begets sorrow" probably describes someone like her perfectly.
It's hard not to do stupid things.
If she's courting death, then we'll just have to grant her wish.
"Remove everything from here, here, and over there."
Upon entering the mansion, Jiang Wanning, acting as the mistress of the house, ordered the servants to replace everything she disliked.
"What are you looking at? Get moving!"
The servants were extremely annoyed, but they had no choice but to listen.
Granny Qian stood expressionless to the side, coldly watching her make a fuss.
"Cut down that tree too. Didn't you see the branches extending into the fishpond? So many leaves fall into the water every day, and it's not cleaned up in time. It's such an eyesore!"
Jiang Wanning pointed to a sycamore tree next to the pavilion and said.
The three guards in the tree: "..."
The servants looked at Granny Qian with embarrassment.
Granny Qian sighed softly and forced a smile: "Miss Jiang, you don't know this, but none of the trees in Prince Xiao's mansion can be cut down."
"Why?"
"Because this is His Highness's will."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Wanning pondered for a moment and then compromised.
She could ignore everyone else, but she couldn't ignore His Highness.
"Alright, then let's not cut it. But I'm not saying this to criticize, but how has the Princess been acting as the mistress of the house? She's made such a mess of the mansion. When I marry in, all of these places will have to be rearranged."
"..."
Silence.
Nobody paid any attention to her.
Jiang Wanning assumed that these people dared not contradict him, and happily led her maid towards Qiwu Garden.
Her goal today is to find Yun Si.
If we could just anger Yun Si to death, that would be perfect.
As soon as they entered Qiwu Garden, Jiang Wanning's maid shouted, "Where are they? Where have they all gone?"
Lansing was dozing inside when he was woken up and quickly ran out to check.
Upon seeing that it was Jiang Wanning, the fire in her heart flared up instantly.
Just as he was about to start cursing, he saw Yun Si walk out of the pharmacy.
Beside her were A-Wu and Xiao Yi, who had a hostile expression.
Lu Yu came in from outside the courtyard and saw the two of them, looking furious as well.
These days, everyone is indignant after receiving the news that the Prime Minister's eldest daughter is about to marry into the Prince Xiao's mansion. There is no festive atmosphere at all in the mansion.
In contrast, Yun Si remained calm, seemingly unconcerned about the matter, and continued to do what she was supposed to do every day.
Eating, sleeping, practicing martial arts, and refining medicine—none of these activities were neglected.
What are you doing here?
Lu Yu had barely asked a question when Jiang Wanning's maidservant shouted sternly, "How dare you, a lowly servant, disrespect our Prime Minister's daughter?"
After saying that, he raised his hand to hit her.
Awu took a step forward, about to rush over.
Xiao Yi was even faster, appearing in front of the maid in a flash.
It raised its paw and scratched at the maid's face, and immediately, a pig-like scream rang out.
"ah!"
Jiang Wanning was also startled and cried out, "What is that thing? Grab it quickly!"
Xiao Yi was clever; after the fight, he vanished without a trace, leaving Yun Si no reason to complain.
Anyway, no one can catch it.
The maid's face was scratched raw and bloody.
Jiang Wanning kicked him: "Useless thing, get back here and call Yin Xue to come and pick me up."
The maid covered her face and hurriedly left.
Throughout the entire process, Yun Si did not utter a single word.
Anyone who tries to act arrogantly in her Qiwu Garden will not be allowed to do so by the two hot-tempered women there.
Yun Si turned to leave, but Jiang Wanning, who hadn't yet achieved his goal, quickly walked over and affectionately took her arm.
"Your Highness, it's all a misunderstanding, please don't be angry."
Yun Si glanced at her hand, her eyes turning cold.
Jiang Wanning immediately released him.
"Miss Jiang, is there something you need from me?"
Yun Si walked into the front hall, and Jiang Wanning followed closely behind.
"It's nothing much, I just wanted to come early to strengthen our sisterly bond with the Princess. After all, we'll both be His Highness's women in the future, so we need to get along well, right?"
"Um."
Yun Si nodded, her reaction was minimal.
Pack.
Seeing this, Jiang Wanning curled her lips in disdain and continued, "Although I am a concubine, His Majesty has personally said that I will marry into the family with the rites of a principal wife, with the three matchmakers, the six betrothal gifts, and the eight-bearer sedan chair. Princess Consort, you must witness the happiness between His Highness and me."
This is outrageous!
Lansing and Lu Yu, standing at the door, were already seething with anger.
A murderous glint appeared in Ah Wu's eyes.
Yun Si's expression remained calm and undisturbed. She glanced at Jiang Wanning and said in a very indifferent tone, "Definitely."
Jiang Wanning felt as if his fist had hit cotton.
She refused to believe that this woman wasn't angry at all.
"Your Highness, could you come before our wedding night and share your experience with me? It's my first time, and I'm afraid I won't serve you well."
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