Chapter 36
At that time, a mocking smile also appeared on Bai Zhenzhen’s face .
The Crown Prince had not recovered completely, his complexion was white, almost transparent . He seemed remote like a mountain standing alone .
He looked at the Empress’ cold and detached gaze . He pressed his hand on his lips and coughed once . He then softly said: “So it’s like this . ”
“Your Majesty, I advise you to write more quickly . ” Bai Zhenzhen’s big brother, Bai Qianhu, stepped forward and unyieldingly stuffed the imperial edict and the brush into the hands of the Emperor . “Life or the t.i.tle of emperor, which is more important . You, do as you see fit . ”
The Emperor was so angry that he spit out a mouthful of black blood .
Bai Zhenzhen looked at the Emperor holding the pen and smiled at the Third Prince .
Immediately after this moment, the ministers who had followed the Third Prince all gradually kneeled towards the Third Prince and loudly said: “Long live the Emperor!”
Precisely at this time, a voice as cold as ice and snow sounded from outside the door . “The two-person drama was very well performed, it’s almost believable . Both sick and weak and spitting blood, do you want me to give you an award?”
The crowd looked at the source of the sound and only saw a yellow figure leaning against the door frame .
Against the light, half of her face seemed glistening, dazzling .
Meanwhile, the Emperor, who was supposed to be beyond curable and lying on the bed, suddenly sat up . The seriously ill color of his face was nowhere to be seen .
The Head of the bodyguards who was originally defecting for the Third Prince immediately released his hand that was holding the imperial concubine and prince and, in a flash, aimed the knife blade in his hand towards the Third Prince, the Empress and their people .
A large amount of finely equipped soldiers ‘hulala’ bubbled forth into the originally s.p.a.cious and empty palace from the palace doors . They were headed by General Su who was supposedly at the border but now appeared in the capital .
The Third Prince and Bai Zhenzhen’s complexion showed huge changes . The travel between the foreign border and the capital would take at least seven days . When General Su was supposed to get the news, they would have already held the imperial power . How come he came back now?
What about his soldiers? Where had they been?
The Emperor immediately ordered people to put them in his prison .
The other cabinet ministers who had defected for the Third Prince felt the sole of their feet turn soft and immediately fell and sat in the place they were currently standing .
There was only an enormous word resounding in their head – finished1!
Who could have known that the Crown Prince had not only recovered completely, but also thunderously directed today’s ‘forcing the king to abdicate’ drama? This wisdom and this courageous and insightful stratagem let no choice to people but to revere him!
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Great Military Officer Wen’s Mansion .
Great Military Officer Wen’s outside mistress had already been promoted as the main Madam, and Young Aunt Ye, humiliated, had become a side Madam .
At this time, she was watching Young Aunt Ye wash her clothes, and with a sneering appearance, she taunted: “Wen Ye 2, you, wash it clean . Now the Third Prince has successfully seized the throne and my daughter married Bai Qianhu . Afterwards, we will enjoy glory, splendor, wealth and rank endlessly . If you tell me words that are pleasant to hear, I can possibly say a few good words about your son and your nephew and niece . ”
This outside mistress looked truly pretty . It was no wonder that Great Military Officer Wen raised her, even with the risk of offending Ye family .
Young Aunt Ye looked at her, thought about her son, and finally, humiliated, she bowed her head again to wash clothes .
“Shameful thing!” The outside mistress kicked a basin at Young Aunt Ye’s aunt, letting Little Aunt Ye turned over and fall to the ground . Her forehead touched the ground and was damaged, leaving a gash . “You, with what kind of expression are you looking at me, you think you’re still that aloof and remote miss from Ye Family? Let me tell you, today is different from the past . If you dare disrespect me a second time, I will send your niece directly to a brothel!”
In the past, she could only hide at a distant place and watch Wen Ye in her splendid formal dresses . Now, the other person is lying on her stomach, beneath her own foot . The outside mistress felt oddly elated . “Hurry up, wash my things . I will not allow you to freeload . ”
She was still thinking of speaking some more, but, at this moment, Great Military Officer Wen rushed in from the outer court and saw Wen Ye’s whole body envelopped in coa.r.s.e clothes . His head was knocked hard and his complexion changed greatly .
“Quickly, Quickly let Madam change into her formal dress . Also, spread a first-rate white jade ointment on her face . ” After Great Military Officer Wen finished instructing, he smiled very gently at Little Aunt Ye, and took her hand . “The Crown Prince and the Emperor acted together and schemed to arrest the traitors . Elder Brother-in-law was sent back to his former post, it’s truly worthy of celebration . Madam, quickly follow me and go to Ye Mansion to congratulate them . ”
“Change dress?” Little Aunt Ye heard what he said, she crawled back up immediately . Avoiding his hand, she sneered, “Why should I change clothes, why should I spread medicine on my face? I am going back to Ye Mansion today . I’ll let my elder brother and sister-in-law take a look at how your, Wen Bai He, Family treated me!”
“Madam, Madam!” Great Military Officer Wen‘s complexion changed and he immediately chased after her . “You, wait, all of this is a misunderstanding!”
The left-behind outside mistress stood in the same place . After a long while, her soul came back to her, she was unwilling to believe the facts before her eyes .
Her face became increasingly white, and she finally reacted . Her daughter’s husband was also a member of the people who plotted the rebellion .
She also took all of Wen Ye’s dowry .
Furthermore, she hit her when she was down and humiliated Wen Ye…
At the thought of this, her two eyes turned over and she directly fainted!
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Bai Zhenzhen had repaired roads and numerous people described her as benevolent . She also gave alms to many people without trouble . The prison cell head guard was one of her wors.h.i.+ppers .
Secretly, he released the Third Prince and his party .
After his group came out, it was clear to them that the capital could not be left . Bai Zhenzhen’s properties had all already been confiscated by the Emperor . The Emperor’s methods could reach the sky, so they could only find a person that could protect them from his influence .
“Let’s go to Tianji Lou3,” Bai Zhenzhen made a prompt decision . “This is the domain of Jiangnan’s richest man . As long as we go there, the emperor will not dare to rush in rashly . ”
Bai Zhenzhen thought about a lot of things . Her brain was packed with countless methods and inventions . As long as she offered a few of them to Jiangnan’s richest man, he wouldn’t let her leave without a mean of escape . Which individual didn’t love money? When her situation will stabilize, she will rely on her modern brain . Why would she worry about not living a prosperous life .
From the beginning to end, Fang Tuo followed behind them . Occasionally, a trace of confusion flashed past his eyes . However, after looking at Bai Zhenzhen’s back, this thread of perplexity eventually dissipated .
The group finally arrived at Tianji Lou, and Tianji Lou’s guards did not stop them, and even pointed the way to them .
She would soon see that person herself . Bai Zhenzhen and the Third Prince felt more or less somewhat nervous .
That was Jiangnan’s richest man ah . He had an immeasurable wealth in his hand . Even if she could be considered conceited, Bai Zhenzhen had no choice but to admit that the other person was difficult to deal with, this person was like the richest person in modern times .
And compared to that person, she was only a little smart .
Bai Zhenzhen, Third Prince and the others were all awfully curious . What kind of person would this richest person who almost never showed himself in front of people be .
The group all raised their heads to look at this person who was almost a character living in the legends .
The cool breeze pa.s.sed, and the muslin veil, floating, was slowly raised, revealing the appearance of a lazy person lying on its side .
When they saw that the clear face, like it was painted with a brush, all the speculations and whispers stopped . They were all dumbstruck .
The whole scene turned quiet out of fear .
Footnotes
1 . As in I’m finished, done for, it’s over
2 . When you marry (here) people address you as [Family name of your husband + Maiden name]
3 . 天机 tianji : mystery known only to heaven (archaic) / inscrutable twist of fate / fig . top secret