latelenovela In Chapter 203, what did my sister say? Could it be that they really had a fight?
In Chapter 203, what did my sister say? Could it be that they really had a fight?
After the three members of the Cheng family left the Chengen Marquis's residence, Steward Yu went to the Pingxi Marquis's residence to inform them of what the three had said and done at the Chengen Marquis's residence.
Cheng Yan found it laughable.
Cheng Ergu and Chengenhou are indeed siblings; even at this point, they are still scheming against each other.
"How is the Marquis of Chengen's health?" Cheng Yan asked.
"Neither alive nor dead, sometimes he can sit up by supporting himself with his hands, and sometimes he can't get up at all."
"He's quite robust, isn't he?" Cheng Yan scoffed.
When the Marquis of Chengen's leg was broken, no one treated it, and it had already become necrotic. The Marquis of Chengen has also endured many hardships over the years. The fact that he has survived and still has the strength to curse and scheme against people shows that he is indeed very patient.
However, no matter how patiently he could lie low and wait for an opportunity, this time, he was doomed. He and Empress Dowager Cheng had already discussed that on the anniversary of his mother's death next month, they would send them to the underworld.
"Go back now. Don't worry about anything these next few days, just make sure no one dies."
The implication of these words is that they can torture him however they want, as long as he lives.
Butler Yu's heart skipped a beat, and he looked up abruptly.
"What? What's the problem?"
"No." Butler Yu reached out and touched the scar on his face, his expression somewhat cold and stern. "Don't worry, Lord Marquis, I will make sure they live comfortably these next few days."
Cheng Yan hummed in agreement: "Let's go back."
After Cheng Yan finished meeting with Steward Yu and returned to Chunxie Courtyard, he heard that Qin Yizhen had already gone to the palace.
He paused, frowning. "They went to the palace? When?"
"Just now." Granny Jin's expression was subtle. "Did the Marquis anger the Princess?"
"No..." Cheng Yan hadn't finished speaking when he suddenly remembered that Qin Yi had been really annoying him these past few days. His face turned a little awkward, and he coughed and said, "You go ahead and do your thing."
Cheng Yan sat down in the main hall, and a maidservant brought him a cup of tea. He took a sip and felt something was wrong with him. Even the tea he was used to drinking tasted bitter.
He endured it again and again, but finally couldn't bear it any longer, so he got up and went back to the outer courtyard, asking someone to prepare a carriage for him to go to the palace.
Song Nian had just picked up a jar of wine and was about to leave when he heard this, and let out a wail: "My lord, I'll go right now..."
"Are you going to find Hongying?" Cheng Yan glanced at him. "If you're going to find Hongying, then go ahead. I'm just going to the palace."
“That won’t do.” Song Nian shook his head vigorously. “Public matters come first, and I can tell the difference between what’s important and what’s not.”
Although Songnian has been clamoring for Cheng Yan to pursue her these past few days and has taken action, it's only limited to Cheng Yan staying at home and not going out. If Cheng Yan were to go out, he would either not know or he would definitely follow her.
"I'll go change my clothes right away." Song Nian found a guard and had someone deliver the wine to Hong Ying on his behalf before changing his clothes and following Cheng Yan into the palace.
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Meanwhile, in the palace, Qin Yizhen cautiously mentioned Fang Shixin's danger to Empress Dowager Cheng, urging her to pay attention to her.
"Gunpowder? Firearms?" Empress Dowager Cheng narrowed her eyes. "Is this also something you heard Fang Shixin spouting nonsense?"
"Hmm... I guess so..." Qin Yizhen's heart skipped a beat under her scrutinizing gaze. Although she was capable of lying through her teeth with a straight face, she really didn't have the guts in front of Empress Dowager Cheng.
"I roughly understand this thing. If it really appears, it may completely change the balance of power among the four kingdoms. If the Eastern Qin uses it well, it may be able to unify the world in no time. But if it is used poorly, or if it is used by others, then the Eastern Qin will be in danger."
Empress Dowager Cheng frowned. She suddenly remembered Fang Shixin's outrageous remarks last time, mentioning the things she would exchange. If that was true, they might be the two things Qin Yizhen had mentioned.
It seems that Fang Shixin really needs to keep a close eye on people.
"I understand what you mean. I also noticed that she had a problem a long time ago. I have arranged for many people to surround her. I will keep her around for the time being. I do want to see what she can do. If she is really dangerous, I will take her into custody immediately."
"In that case, I am relieved." Qin Yizhen was not one to meddle, but Fang Shixin was far too dangerous, even posing a threat to the foundation of the Eastern Qin dynasty. She preferred to be cautious and take precautions rather than regret it later if something went wrong.
"By the way, Mother, I haven't seen you and Your Majesty for a long time. I'll stay in the palace for the day."
Empress Dowager Cheng looked up at her in surprise, making the other woman blush, before asking, "Did you quarrel with Ayan?"
"We didn't argue." Qin Yizhen's face flushed slightly, a little embarrassed. "I just... I just missed my mother..."
Empress Dowager Cheng raised an eyebrow, shook her head helplessly, and did not pursue the matter of what quarrel the couple had quarreled about: "There is nothing for you to do today, so go and see His Majesty. He should be at the martial arts training ground."
Qin Yizhen breathed a sigh of relief, replied "Yes," and then left briskly, completely forgetting that according to the usual rules, she was supposed to serve Empress Dowager Cheng.
After Qin Yizhen left, Empress Dowager Cheng flipped through a memorial, and after a long while, she chuckled and actually laughed out loud: "Go, have the Marquis of Pingxi come here and bring his wife home."
Qin Yizhen had no idea that Empress Dowager Cheng had betrayed her in the blink of an eye. She turned around and went to the martial arts arena to see Emperor Jing'an.
At this moment, Emperor Jing'an was practicing with a long spear. The young man was dressed in a martial arts outfit, and he wielded the long spear with great power and prestige. He already had a commanding presence. When sparring with his teacher, he could handle seven or eight rounds, and the two fought back and forth.
After finishing his martial arts practice, he tossed his spear to a eunuch beside him, then took a handkerchief to wipe his sweat before quickly walking forward.
"What brings you here to see me today, Sister Yizhen?" Emperor Jing'an sat on a chair to the side, wiped the sweat from his brow haphazardly, and poured himself a cup of tea.
Qin Yizhen said, "I haven't seen the Empress Dowager and His Majesty for a long time, so I thought I'd stay in the palace for a day today."
"Oh?" Emperor Jing'an blinked, somewhat puzzled. "You and your uncle had a fight?"
"What? Can't I just want to go back to the palace for a day?" Qin Yizhen was a little embarrassed. What was going on between the mother and son? Everyone thought that she and her husband had quarreled.
"Does that mean I can't come back once I'm married?"
"Of course not, Yuzhang Palace has been empty all along. Sister Yizhen can come back and stay for a few days whenever she wants, but I'm really curious..."
"Your Majesty, not everything is something to be curious about," Qin Yizhen said, annoyed. "Can't you just pretend you don't hear me for a moment?"
"Oh? Sister, does that mean you really had a fight? Did your uncle bully you?"