Chapter 8: Openly Defying the Order

Wen Jin did not sleep all night, just standing quietly in front of the window and gazing at the night outside, his eyes were floating and sinking, and the color was deep and difficult to distinguish.

The next morning, the Prime Minister failed to appear in the court meeting, but asked someone to take sick leave.

This was the first time Wen Jin took leave in three years since he entered the court, which was really beyond the expectations of the civil and military officials.

"Sick leave?" Yan Chen was sitting on the dragon chair, frowning when he heard it, and felt strange in his heart for no reason, "Wen Aiqing was fine yesterday?"

The court officials looked at each other, not knowing what had happened.

"Wei Changhai." Yan Chen ordered, "Tell the imperial physician to go to the Wen Mansion later and pick more tonic herbs to bring over. We must ensure that the Prime Minister is safe and sound."

Wei Changhai responded respectfully: "I obey your order."

Yan Chen turned his eyes slightly and looked at Xiao Chongshan, who was standing at the head of the military generals: "Mr. Xiao."

Xiao Chongshan stepped out of the line and bowed: "I am here."

"What's the situation in the Princess's Mansion today?"

"Your Majesty, I haven't been there yet." Xiao Chongshan almost didn't sleep all night last night, and he was not in a good mood at this time. "After the court, I will bring gifts to the Princess's Mansion to apologize in person and pray for the forgiveness of Her Royal Highness the Princess."

In front of many court officials, he naturally had to say enough polite words and show a sincere attitude, so as not to give people a handle - after all, the wedding is imminent, and the eldest son of the Xiao family openly went to the brothel to hang out. Not only did he not take Her Royal Highness the Princess seriously, but this behavior was also a personal corruption and a disgrace to the family.

The Xiao family was in the wrong first. If they continue to be arrogant and arrogant by relying on the emperor's favor, they will inevitably be criticized.

Yan Chen sat on the dragon throne and said in a cold voice: "I am not busy with government affairs today. Later, you and Wei Changhai will go to convey the order to let Yan Qing and the future prince consort enter the palace. I want to have a meal with them."

"Yes."

The ministers did not say a word about this, and obviously did not want to get involved.

Although the topic about the ninth princess Yan Qing has never stopped since ten years ago, for many people, such a topic is taboo and is limited to quietly criticizing it in private.

The late emperor and the queen mother hated this daughter and avoided her as much as possible, but no matter what, she was a golden branch and jade leaf with royal blood. Even if she was a "lonely star", she would not tolerate criticism and slander from others.

Smart people just need to stay away from her.

As for Xiao Chongshan.

He naturally understood the emperor's meaning. The meal was fake, and letting Yan Qing and Jing Han enter the palace was real.

Only when Xiao Jinghan showed up could they determine his current situation.

Yan Qing mobilized a large number of people to go to Hongyuan Tower to arrest him, and took the future son-in-law back to the princess's mansion in public, making the Xiao family lose face. He also had Qiao Yue killed directly - although Qiao Yue was of low status, killing on the spot was enough to show the cruelty of the princess.

Without seeing it with their own eyes, no one dared to guarantee how she would treat Xiao Jinghan, the future son-in-law.

So after the court, Xiao Chongshan and Wei Changhai went to the princess's mansion in person - Xiao Chongshan only had Xiao Jinghan as his legitimate son, and he didn't dare to take any risks at all. He couldn't rest assured until he saw his son was safe with his own eyes.

However, just like yesterday, the two were still blocked outside the gate after arriving at the princess's mansion and could not enter.

Shen Mo held the sword at his waist with his hand, his posture straight: "Her Royal Highness Princess has ordered that she will not see anyone today."

Wei Changhai said respectfully: "Please let Commander Shen report again, saying that the emperor has issued an order, please accept the order from Her Royal Highness Princess."

Accept the order?

Shen Mo looked at the two of them without any expression, probably because he recognized Wei Changhai as the emperor's personal steward. After a moment's hesitation, he turned around and ordered someone to report to the princess, while he continued to guard outside the gate with his men.

Not long after, a burst of light footsteps came from the Princess's mansion.

Yan Qing walked out slowly, followed by several maids.

She was wearing a long dark red dress embroidered with a Vermillion Bird pattern, which made her figure slender and her demeanor noble and elegant. Her stunning face seemed to be covered with a layer of indifference and alienation, her eyebrows were gorgeous and noble, her lips were slightly raised, and there was a hint of a smile at the corner of her mouth.

Seeing Xiao Chongshan, Yan Qing raised her eyebrows and said in a lazy voice: "General Xiao's personal visit is really a great honor."

Xiao Chongshan's expression changed slightly.

The Ninth Princess of the Celestial Empire, Yan Qing, has a peerless beauty that makes people feel shocked, and the title of the star of fate makes people avoid her. In recent years, she has stayed in Suzaku City, and the dignitaries and officials of the imperial city have seen her very few times.

However, it is undeniable that everyone who sees her will inevitably be shocked by her beautiful appearance.

This shock is not only because of the amazement of beauty, but also a kind of unknown fear and uneasiness hidden in it.

If it were not for the imperial decree that could not be violated, Xiao Chongshan would never agree to let his son become the ninth princess's consort.

Xiao Chongshan lowered his eyes, clasped his fists and bowed: "Your Highness, the Princess."

Wei Changhai bowed respectfully: "Your Highness, the Princess."

"No need to be polite." Yan Qing leaned against the door, his tone casual and unfocused, without the solemnity that should be shown when facing a first-rank general and a palace eunuch, "Tell me, what's the matter?"

Wei Changhai said: "The emperor invites the princess and the prince consort to the palace for dinner."

Yan Qing smiled faintly: "This palace and Xiao Jinghan have not yet married, and he is not yet a prince consort."

"Yes, I made a mistake." Wei Changhai slapped himself lightly, "The emperor invites the princess and the future prince consort to the palace for dinner."

"Xiao Jinghan is in prison and can't go." Yan Qing refused directly, not giving him any face, "This palace is in a bad mood and has no appetite."

In prison?

Xiao Chongshan's face suddenly changed, and he lowered his head and said: "Jinghan acted recklessly, and he deserves some lessons, but he is not a criminal after all. Can the princess give him a small punishment for my sake, and let me meet him and warn him how to be a husband."

"No." Yan Qing said calmly, "General Xiao's face is worthless in this palace."

Xiao Chongshan said angrily: "Don't you think you are too much, Princess?"

"It's really too much." Yan Qing nodded, his tone was very leisurely, "So what?"

"You!"

Yan Qing glanced at the Tiger Guards behind him, and said mockingly: "General Xiao wants to force his way in?"

"I dare not." Xiao Chongshan said in a cold tone, "But if the princess insists on not releasing him, then I can only resort to force."

"Okay." Yan Qing nodded casually She raised her head and said lazily and indifferently, "Shen Mo, let the Qilin Guard guard the gate well. If General Xiao's soldiers dare to break into the Princess's Mansion, kill one if they come, and kill two if they come."

"Yes!"

Yan Qing's expression became more and more casual: "If there is blood today that pollutes this palace, you will cut off Xiao Jinghan's head, separate his hands and feet, and pack it up carefully, and let General Xiao take it back."

"Yes."

Xiao Chongshan's face suddenly changed, and he looked at her in disbelief: "You——"

"General Xiao wants to force it?" Yan Qing smiled and glanced at him, "Try it. Let's see if you kill all the guards in this palace first, or I chop your son into pieces first!"

After saying this, she turned and entered the mansion. The dazzling red skirt drew a noble and dazzling arc in her sight, which made people intoxicated.

Xiao Chongshan stared at her slender back and asked angrily, "What will it take for the princess to release him?"

"When Xiao Jinghan dies, I will have his body sent back to the Xiao family." Yan Qing said coldly, "Or, General Xiao wants to take his body back now?"

Xiao Chongshan was so angry that his face turned blue: "He is your future son-in-law, and the princess wants to kill her husband?"

Yan Qing did not even respond this time, and walked away without looking back.

Killing her husband?

It really exalted Xiao Jinghan, who was just a prisoner, qualified to be her husband?

"General." Wei Changhai turned his head to look at Xiao Chongshan, and said carefully, "Let's go back to the palace to report the order first, or..."

Xiao Chongshan wanted to lead people to attack the princess's mansion.

He was a first-rank general, but he was threatened by a weak woman. If he didn't teach her a lesson, would she really think she was a princess?

However, he had no idea what his son was like at this time. Would he dare to mess around when he was afraid of the consequences?

Of course not.

Xiao Chongshan turned around and said coldly: "Enter the palace!" Then he jumped on his horse and galloped towards the palace.

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