jdhmnovel Chapter 202 Determined to Win
Chapter 202 Determined to Win
"Tsk tsk tsk~ Yan Yan, that's brilliant!"
"However, this evidence needs to be gathered as soon as possible. We should not alert them yet. We should wait until after the court assembly before taking action against this group at the same time, so that Grand Tutor Qin will be caught off guard."
Yuan Huaize nodded in agreement, "Of course, but in this way, quite a few officials in the court will be implicated. If we suppress them all at once, wouldn't all departments and ministries be in dire need of talent?"
The next second, three pairs of eyes were all on Xin Moyan's face. She smiled awkwardly but politely, and said dejectedly, "You don't mean... you even need to ask my opinion on this, do you?"
Seeing her pouting and growing impatient, Yuan Huaijun suddenly chuckled, "Yan'er, what brilliant plan do you have?"
"Your Majesty, I have no brilliant plan! With your discerning eye for talent, you were able to recruit a great general like Prime Minister Lou into your ranks. Following the same method, we can find some other capable individuals among the common people."
Both of them twitched at the corners of their mouths as they recalled the day they first met.
"Yan'er, Shenghan is an unconventional and eccentric individual in Yuanqi. I'm afraid I can't find a second person like him."
"Alas~ Your Majesty, I don't like hearing your words. What do you mean by 'unconventional and eccentric'? I have served you diligently over the past few years. Your words are truly disheartening. Waaah~" Lou Shenghan casually pulled out a handkerchief and pretended to cover his face and wail.
"..."
"..."
"...Prime Minister Lou, your crying looks terrible."
The crying stopped abruptly. Lou Shenghan was truly helpless with her now. Her sharp tongue surprised and surprised him. Was she pretending to be stupid before? Or had she been hurt by the Prince Lie and suddenly realized her mistake?
However, when it comes to talent, a figure comes to mind for Xin Moyan. "Ahem... Your Majesty, if Yan'er has any suitable candidates, may I recommend one or two?"
Emperor Yuan nodded slightly. "I certainly allow it. Yan'er, do you have someone in mind?"
“Your Majesty, Yan’er has a friend who is exceptionally talented in literature and upright and selfless. However, I do not know whether he is willing to serve as an official in the court. I need to find out more before making a decision.”
"Yes, I trust Yan'er's judgment." His gaze was piercing, as if he wanted to absorb the beautiful figure in front of him. His undisguised possessiveness made Lou Shenghan and Yuan Huaize's hearts skip a beat.
"Alright! Your Majesty, the issue of the aristocratic families has been discussed to a sufficient extent. We just need to wait until after the court assembly for you, the Prime Minister, and the Prince to take action and eliminate the forces colluding with the aristocratic families."
After Xin Moyan finished speaking, she stood up and clapped her hands. She had been sitting for so long, and she wondered if Buyu and Xuanyuan were getting impatient.
"Yan'er, are you leaving already?"
"Yes, Your Majesty, the rest is up to you!"
He looked up at her bright eyes and white teeth, and his tone softened unconsciously, "Then Yan'er, remember to attend the banquet tonight."
"Is there a banquet tonight?"
“Cousin Yan’er, have you forgotten that the court assemblies and state banquets have been held for three consecutive days in the past?”
Xin Moyan's face immediately scrunched up, and she asked in a low voice, "Can I not come?"
"Yan'er doesn't want to attend the banquet, is it because of what happened last night?"
She nodded honestly. The women in the harem were all fierce as tigers, and with this grand banquet and her brother not around, she didn't want to make any more mistakes.
"Don't worry, Yan'er. Consort Ning is under house arrest. I also warned many people last night. No one will dare to bully you in the palace from now on."
"What happened last night? Yan Yan, what else happened after I left last night? Was Consort Ning confined to her quarters?" Lou Shenghan was puzzled by their unpleasant expressions.
Yuan Huaize then told him what had happened the night before. After hearing the whole story, Lou Shenghan slammed his fist on the table in anger.
"This Song Yi... is Consort Ning out of her mind? Why would she frame Yan Yan for no reason? Your Majesty, Yan Yan was clearly framed by her, yet you let her go and find all sorts of witnesses and evidence!"
Before Yuan Huaijun could speak, he started rambling on and on, "Everyone in Yuanqi knows that Yan Yan had already broken off her engagement with Prince Lie that day, so how could she possibly meet with him in secret? Besides, Yan Yan loves Lou Xiaobao so much, so how could she possibly plot against the imperial heir?"
"I understand perfectly."
Lou Shenghan glanced at him disrespectfully and said in a low voice, "Since Your Majesty is aware of this, why does Your Majesty still allow Yan Yan to suffer such injustice?"
"Ahem~ Prime Minister Lou, watch your words."
"Alright! Prime Minister Lou, I'm fine, don't get so agitated."
"Then... what about that Xuan King? Why would he come forward to testify for you? Or did you really spend time with him last night?"
Lou Shenghan immediately raised his voice. He hadn't even had time to figure out His Majesty's thoughts, and now another Xuan King had appeared? Were the Yuan brothers planning to become his rivals in love?
She awkwardly touched her nose, too embarrassed to look up at them.
Yuan Huaijun saw her expression, raised an eyebrow, and already had an idea in mind.
"Yan Yan?"
"Oh dear! Don't ask anymore, I really have to go."
After saying that, she bowed to Emperor Yuan, "Your Majesty, then Yan'er will take her leave first. The matter we just discussed will be left to Your Majesty to handle!"
"Hmm, Yan'er, I remember, when you came to the palace to annul your engagement after recovering from your serious illness, you were wearing a pink butterfly dress?"
Xin Moyan thought for a long time, then nodded, "That dress cost my brother a lot of money to buy, I didn't expect His Majesty to still remember it."
"Yan'er looks beautiful in that dress. Dress up carefully tonight and wear that dress to the banquet!"
She felt a little strange, but didn't ask any further questions. She simply replied "yes" and left the Imperial Study.
"Yan Yan, wait for me."
"Shenghan, stay."
Lou Shenghan's body stiffened abruptly. His sixth sense told him that this was no good. "Your Majesty, is there anything else you need?"
"I have a question that you need to explain to me and the Fifth Prince..."
He chuckled awkwardly, knowing that nothing could be hidden from this cunning emperor...
Xin Moyan walked very fast, and Wang Si almost couldn't keep up as she jogged.
"Your Highness, wait... wait for this old servant."
She stopped and asked curiously, "Eunuch Wang, is there anything I can help you with?"
“Your Highness, His Majesty has bestowed upon you half of a carriage. Where do you wish to go now? This old servant will send someone to escort you there.” Wang Si spoke with utmost respect and courtesy. Having lived in the deep palace for decades, what could he not see through? His Majesty’s move was determined to succeed.
"No need! It's not far from here to Feiying Palace. By the time you call the person over, I'll have already arrived. I'll deliver it another day. Thank you, Eunuch Wang."
Wang Si quickly bowed deeply, "Princess, you mustn't thank me like that, it would be too much for this old servant."
"Haha~"
She wanted to chat with Wang Si a little longer when a calm and cold voice suddenly came from behind her.
"Yan'er".
The two subconsciously turned around. Xuan Yuan stood at the corner, dressed in a black robe, with an extraordinary demeanor.