Peaceful Farm Life

Chapter 455: Chapter 455: Good Job, Daughter-in-law! _1

Seeing that everyone was still in shock from the news of her husband marrying into her family, An Jing merely smiled.

This was far from enough, for she hadn’t truly made her move yet~

Thinking thus, An Jing stood up, and with a clasped fist salute, she said to the Emperor of Xiyun, ”Imperial Father, Princess Linghe is deeply attached to my husband, but alas, the fate between them is shallow. Your daughter-in-law would like to bring an Imperial Physician to see her later, so her past devotion to my husband will not have been in vain. I hope for your gracious permission.”

The Emperor of Xiyun was old, but not foolish, and very clever. Upon hearing An Jing’s words, he knew she was going to the Pingjun Prince’s Mansion to deal with Linghe. The Emperor of Xiyun internally did not want to make the situation uglier, as the Prince of Pingjun was a Commandery Prince after all, and Linghe a Commandery Princess, both of notable status. But unfortunately—

The Emperor of Xiyun glanced at the expressionless Changyi, once again lamenting in his heart, why on earth did they have to provoke the Great Demon King.

Then, he nodded, ”Granted.”

”Thank you, Imperial Father.” As soon as she finished thanking the Emperor of Xiyun, An Jing loudly asked the ladies in the concubines and princesses section and the female relatives brought by the dukes and ministers below, ”Princess Linghe is ill; I wonder who would be willing to accompany the Princess to the Commandery Prince’s Mansion to see her later?”

This was clearly a call for these people to join in the mockery of Linghe, leaving her with no face to show anyone!

The Emperor of Xiyun: ”...” Jingjing, if it weren’t for Yi Er’s protection, I would definitely have your head.

Su Chengyu: ”...” Sister-in-law, only because Brother Yi indulges you, do you dare to be so reckless.

Xiao Changyi picked up his drinking cup, and as he sipped from it, the cup conveniently concealed the smile at the corner of his mouth. Well done, wife!

Consort Yu’s face turned as dark as the bottom of a pot.

The Prince of Pingjun and the Pingjun Princess both felt like crying without tears.

The civil and military officials and the nobles all had only one realization in mind: this Princess is not to be taken lightly.

While some were keen on watching the excitement, they didn’t dare to be too presumptuous out of respect for the Emperor of Xiyun. But seeing An Jing being so bold and the Emperor not getting angry made it clear that he tacitly consented, so they became more emboldened.

Many people said, ”Your servant/concubine/this Princess/your subject’s wife would be willing to accompany the Princess to the Pingjun Prince’s Mansion later.”

Of course, those who spoke up were not afraid of offending Consort Yu.

Although many others were reluctant to go, fearing they would offend Consort Yu and suffer her covert retaliation later, the number of those who had already agreed was sufficient. An Jing smiled very satisfied, ”Then, I will trouble everyone to make the trip with the Princess later.”

So arrogant!

The Emperor of Xiyun averted his eyes silently, no longer looking at An Jing, to avoid the urge to once again think about beheading her.

Later, the Prince of Pingjun wanted to send someone home to notify them, so that Linghe could brace herself and not embarrass herself any further, but before his envoy could leave the palace, he was intercepted by Meng Zhuqing.

Meng Zhuqing intercepted the man and ’kindly’ insisted he drink several pots of tea. His lord had ordered that until their lady had finished dealing with Linghe and returned, that man was not to leave the palace.

Even if an imperial decree could be disobeyed, his lord’s orders were absolute!

In the middle of the birthday celebration, with the silent consent of the Emperor of Xiyun, An Jing led an Imperial Physician and those who were willing to join her to the Pingjun Prince’s Mansion out of the palace.

Xiao Changyi was detained by the Emperor of Xiyun, who refused to let him go and insisted that Xiao Changyi keep him company. Considering the Emperor’s indulgence towards his wife and her persuasive words that day, Xiao Changyi reluctantly agreed to stay.

As the Emperor of Xiyun did not leave his seat, the Prince of Pingjun dared not depart, leaving the Pingjun Princess to exit the palace with An Jing, essentially leading the way for her.

The Pingjun Princess wore a forced smile the entire journey, feeling like crying without tears. These people were all coming to her house to witness a farce; she really was...