allonlinenovel Chapter 192 The Emperor Emeritus is Angry Again
Chapter 192 The Emperor Emeritus is Angry Again
The Prime Minister's wife cried, "Shuang'er has only been married into the Eastern Palace for a few years, and she already has a third princess. How could she be so foolish? Prime Minister, can you please beg the Emperor to have mercy!"
"While the Emperor was in a fit of rage, the imperial physician said that his health was overdrawn. This is not just her problem, but also that of Consort Fang. Consort Fang will be executed after giving birth to her child. It is already fortunate that she has survived!"
"Fang Jieyu's father has also been dismissed from his post. It's already very fortunate that the Emperor hasn't taken his anger out on me. What more do you want? Would you only be satisfied if the Emperor dismissed me as well?" Prime Minister Zou asked his wife angrily.
"I, I... Waaah!"
Enraged, Prime Minister Zou flung his sleeves and left his wife's courtyard. Walking in the cold wind, he wondered why he had been so unlucky lately.
First, so much wealth disappeared without a trace, then the secret room was discovered, and then Consort Li was banished to the Cold Palace.
It all seemed to have started because I had messed with Jing Zhiyuan.
Could it be that Consort Zhan was behind Consort Li's troubles this time? But the Emperor himself investigated Consort Li's actions!
He sighed; it seemed he still needed to find out the whole story from another angle.
Two more days passed, and Jingze had almost recovered. Jingxue kept only Xiaoman, Liqiu, and Runyue, plus Ying Si and Ying Wu, and sent the rest of them to Yue'an Palace.
These past two days, Jingxue has also consulted the children's opinions. Since entering the East Palace, Jingxue has been taking the leap month with her whether she's going to class or going out. The little girl doesn't want to go to Yue'an Palace with An'an and the others anymore.
Of the remaining three children, Jingze and Yingying were quite looking forward to visiting their uncle, the Emperor Emeritus, while An'an naturally went with her younger siblings.
After breakfast, Jingxue took the children and servants to Yue'an Palace, while Xiaoman and Liqiu stayed at Yichun Palace.
Jingxue remembered that it was already December, and the weather was getting colder and colder.
Upon arriving at Yue'an Palace, the young eunuch guarding the gate saw them approaching and quickly went inside to report. Eunuch Xi soon came out.
"Princess Consort Zhan is here! Come in quickly! It's really cold today, don't let the children get cold!"
"Thank you very much, Eunuch Xi!" Jingxue nodded and said.
"Oh dear! I dare not accept your thanks. This is all I should do. The Emperor Emeritus was still concerned about the young master's injury yesterday!"
The group entered the main hall, which was indeed the palace of the retired emperor; it was very warm inside.
The Emperor Emeritus was not in the hall at the moment, so Eunuch Xi hurriedly said, "Your Highness, please wait a moment. This old servant will go in and report right away. Xiao Yu, quickly serve Your Highness tea!"
Jingxue and the nanny were busy taking off the scarves and hats of the children, and she also checked Jingze's hands.
Before the tea was served, the Emperor Emeritus came out from behind, and everyone hurriedly bowed and greeted him.
The Emperor Emeritus waved his hand and said, "Get up, all of you! Jingze, come here and let me take a look at your injuries. I'll summon the imperial physician to examine you in a bit."
Jingze got up and walked to the Emperor Emeritus, holding out his hand to show him, "Does it still hurt?"
"Reporting to the Emperor Emeritus, I'm much better now! It doesn't hurt as much anymore."
"Hmm! That's good!" The Emperor Emeritus patted Jingze's head.
"Xiao Xi, take the children and the servants and make them settled in!"
“Yes, please follow me!” said Eunuch Xi.
Everyone looked at Jingxue, "Go! Runyue, go and check on Xiao Hei, make sure he's settled, then come back later!"
Jingxue knew that the old man probably had something to say to her.
Everyone followed Grandpa Xi.
The Emperor Emeritus sat down, and at that moment, a young eunuch brought in hot tea and then withdrew.
“Girl, I know that Jingze suffered this time, and Consort Li was also punished! I heard that you were the one who discovered the problem.”
Jingxue raised an eyebrow. "Father, Consort Li was punished not because she harmed Jingze. And if the Emperor hadn't presented evidence and not punished Consort Li, I wouldn't have bothered with that. Who knows if the Emperor was playing tricks!"
The retired emperor blushed slightly. Was there anything this brat wouldn't dare to say?
"Didn't I already tell you? Do whatever you want."
Jingxue didn't say anything more. The Emperor Emeritus considered for a moment and then said, "Girl, I'm sure your father has also told you about the mission's plan to exchange hostages. What have you thought about it?"
“Father, if you have anything to say in the future, just tell me directly. My father is imprisoned there and can’t do anything. If you let him know these things, he will only worry more. Since you said so, let him rest. Don’t tell him many things, okay?” Jingxue said to the Emperor Emeritus.
"Okay, but you still haven't said how you've decided?"
Jingxue laughed, "Is there even a need to consider this? Of course I disagree if you ask for my opinion."
"You..." The Emperor Emeritus was furious again. That brat!
"Father, please don't be angry. The saying 'people die for wealth, birds die for food' has no benefit whatsoever. Why should I take the risk? Everyone knows that the people of Cangbei are barbaric by nature. What if I go and encounter danger?"
"What benefits do you want?" the retired emperor asked.
“You and the Emperor know what I want, and you won’t agree to it. I don’t lack anything else, so I’m not going. You should find someone else! Besides, I’m not the only princess of Bei Ye. If all else fails, we can draw lots. If I draw a lot, I’ll accept my bad luck!” A cynical expression appeared on Jing Xue’s face.
Jingxue's words made the Emperor Emeritus's beard bristle with anger. Drawing lots? With her abilities, she should be the one to decide who draws the lots. Besides, if this matter is to be done by drawing lots, how incompetent would the Emperor be!
"My dear girl! If the Emperor issues an edict ordering you to go, can you disobey? You can't, but why should I consult with you?"
Jingxue: You're so mean! You're the worst old man in Beiye!
"It is because I trust you. Looking across the entire Northern Night, even if it weren't for the fact that the one going would be a princess, no one could compare to you, because I know you are capable," the Emperor Emeritus said.
Oh my god! That's quite a compliment!
"The purpose of Bei Ye's visit is still unknown, so we cannot be careless in any aspect. Consider this your contribution to the people of Bei Ye."
Jingxue opened her mouth but didn't say anything. She sighed and said, "How about this, Father, promise me that after the delegation leaves, you will allow me to divorce Ye Muchen. After all, it was you who arranged this marriage."
"Insolence! Do you think you can defy the heavens? Don't be so stubborn! Do you believe I will behead your entire family right now?" The Emperor Emeritus slammed his hand on the table and stood up.
Jingxue also became anxious, stood up, and glared at the Emperor Emeritus, "Besides threatening me with my family and forcing me, what other abilities do you and the Emperor have? How could the rulers of a nation act like this..."
"Shut up!" The Emperor Emeritus waved his sleeve, and all the tea and snacks on the table flew out. Fortunately, Jingxue was far away, otherwise, they would have all hit her.
Just then, Eunuch Xi rushed in. "Oh dear, Your Majesty, please don't be angry! What's wrong? Calm down, calm down!" he said as he patted the Emperor Emeritus's back.