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Watching the disheveled Yin Ye, he directly seized the relief funds meant for Chancellor Jiang Xingzhi, leaving the pretentious Jiang Xingzhi seething with nowhere to vent his frustration, while Concubine Feng was left in tears on the spot.
Initially, Yin Ye had no intention of taking the money, considering how difficult things were for Feng Yang. However, thinking of Madam Jiang's years of sincere devotion only to be heartbroken by this ungrateful Chancellor, he decided to take a stand for his beloved princess and left not a single penny behind.
Upon returning to the royal residence, Yin Ye recounted what had happened at Chancellor Jiang's Residence to Jiang Xi. Han Yue listened in astonishment; she never expected Yin Ye would actually rob the Chancellor of the money bestowed upon him by the Emperor. Wasn't that outright robbery?
Yin Ye felt a sense of pride and said, "Robbery is robbery! Hmph, a scoundrel like Chancellor Jiang deserves some punishment. It's quite pitiful, really. The Emperor can't even reward his favored subjects openly; he has to disguise it as a gift for the princess. I took all the gifts, leaving them speechless."
Yin Ye then noticed Han Yue's sigh and asked, "Han Yue, why are you sighing? Am I wrong in what I said or did?"
Han Yue clicked her tongue and replied, "No, it's just that I didn't expect you to be so cunning." Yin Ye chuckled.
Sensing that his lord had arrived, and knowing from experience to be discreet and not act as a third wheel, he quickly clasped his hands together and said, "Princess, if there's nothing else, I shall take my leave."
Jiang Xi nodded and said, "Thank you for your hard work."
Han Yue also took the hint and gracefully bowed before exiting alongside him.
Jiang Xi stood up to pour a cup of tea for Feng Yang and asked, "Why are you back so soon? Have some tea."
Feng Yang took the teacup with one hand while wrapping the other around Jiang Xi's waist, saying, "I missed you."
Those three simple words sent a shiver of warmth through Jiang Xi's heart.
She leaned in and kissed the corner of Feng Yang's mouth, saying softly, "I missed you too."
Fong Yang directly held Jiang Xi in his arms as he sat down, saying, "Yin Ye is becoming more and more to my liking."
Jiang Xi laughed and replied, "You should say that in front of him; it would make him even happier. I can imagine how ugly the expressions on the faces of the Feng mother and daughter would be, like a beggar who hasn't eaten for half a month suddenly seeing a table full of delicious food, only for it to vanish into thin air. My father actually wants to keep the gold very much, but he can't bring himself to do it. He looks down on my mother's merchant background and despises the mundane things that tarnish his refined image. Now it's time for him to truly experience what it's like to be forced into a corner by these trivial matters."
Fong Yang lowered his gaze at her and asked, "I brought a few people for you to meet; would you like to see them?"
Jiang Xi followed Fong Yang's finger and saw several maidservants from Chancellor Jiang's Residence, all greeting her in unison, "Greetings, Jiang Xi."
A warmth spread through Jiang Xi's heart.
Before their marriage, she had mentioned her concern about these maidservants being mistreated because of her, wanting to bring them to the royal residence. She never expected that Fong Yang would remember her casual words and make the best arrangements for her.
Three days later, the Prince of Mian Nation entered the imperial city with his envoy.
Although the two nations had once been deadly enemies, there are no permanent friends or permanent enemies in this world.
Moreover, even during wartime, there is a rule not to harm envoys; those who come from afar are considered guests.
Jiang Xi sat in the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion, watching the grand procession of envoys heading toward the palace, a smile playing at the corners of her lips. She said, "Husband, do you want to guess who this Princess is here for?"
Ever since Jiang Xi praised Fong Yang for looking good in white robes last time, he would occasionally change into white and green robes to accompany her. At this moment, his expression was soft as he replied, "Don't worry; the Princess of Mian Kingdom is not here for me."
Jiang Xi was surprised and asked, "How can you be so sure? I actually think you are precisely the most suitable target for her."
She realized that her husband was truly remarkable, as if everything was unfolding under his control.
At the banquet celebrating the diplomatic relations between the two nations, Jiang Xi declared that anyone who dared to covet her husband and wished to be her sister would surely make the other suffer unbearably.
Shu Qingcheng nonchalantly replied, "I think if I were to be the princess's sister, my fate wouldn't be too tragic."
Jiang Xi, undeterred, responded, "We'll have to see what this Princess of Mian Kingdom is made of."
Shu Qingcheng locked eyes with Jiang Xi, a smirk playing on her lips as she said, "Because I am just as narrow-minded as the princess, possessive to an extreme, and I also dislike sharing a husband with others. Therefore, this Princess has no covetous thoughts towards the Regent. May I stay at the Regent's Palace for a few days?"
Shu Yan abruptly slammed his hand on the table, his gaze warning her. "What exactly do you intend to do? The marriage alliance concerns the peace between our two nations; you cannot act recklessly."
However, Shu Qingcheng didn't even glance at her elder brother, saying, "Your Highness, please remain calm. You are now an envoy of the nation; do not lose your composure." With that, she lazily awaited Jiang Xi's response.
Jiang Xi silently observed the scene. It seemed that the Princess of Mian Kingdom intended to disrupt the marriage alliance. Her temperament struck a chord with him, and with such thoughts in mind, he smiled and replied, "Of course you can stay. But let me make it clear: as long as the princess does not set her sights on my lord, she may stay as long as she likes. However, if your words are insincere, then the Regent's Palace will be a den of danger for you—entering is easy, but leaving may prove difficult."
The Emperor and Empress exchanged glances, their expressions shifting as they recalled how Huo Xingwen had seemingly vanished after entering the Regent's Palace days prior. A layer of fear enveloped their hearts regarding the Regent.
Shu Qingcheng tossed her hair back and said, "Rest assured, Princess. My only virtue is that I keep my word; I won’t engage in actions that harm others while benefiting myself."
The atmosphere in the banquet hall grew tense due to the exchanges between Shu Qingcheng and Jiang Xi. Prince Shu Yan felt utterly humiliated before the Great Zhou Emperor.
Meanwhile, Fong Gaoyun and the Empress found their authority challenged and felt trapped in a precarious situation.
Shu Qingcheng took her carefree attitude to the extreme, finding the palace banquet boring and actively inviting Jiang Xi to accompany her for a stroll to get some fresh air.
Jiang Xi turned to look at Fong Yang, her eyes questioning, seeking his opinion. Fong Yang gave her a reassuring glance and said, "Go ahead!"
Seizing the opportunity, Fong Gaoyun quickly interjected, "It's perfect timing; the Empress Dowager has been mentioning the Regent Consort these past few days. Since the princess is feeling bored, why not accompany the princess to the Empress Dowager's palace for a chat? It would ease the Empress Dowager's worries. After the banquet, Uncle Emperor can come to escort Imperial Aunt out of the palace."
Jiang Xi immediately caught the underlying meaning in the Emperor's words; it was a reprimand for her disregard for authority and her impolite behavior.
She walked over to Shu Qingcheng, smiling lightly, and said, "In that case, please lead the way, Princess!"
Shu Yan watched helplessly as Shu Qingcheng left without a care in the world, feeling furious that he, as the Crown Prince, had been embarrassed in front of the officials of Da Zhou. He silently vowed to deal with her later. Once they exited the main hall, Han Yue and Han Shuang continued to follow Jiang Xi like shadows.
Shu Qingcheng casually remarked, "This princess traveled all this way to Da Zhou not to become one of your Emperor's consorts. If it weren't for accompanying you, I wouldn't have any interest in meeting the Empress Dowager. That old woman."
Jiang Xi replied with equal nonchalance, "Don't worry; maybe you won't even meet the Empress Dowager."
Upon hearing this, Shu Qingcheng understood Jiang Xi's implication and asked, "The Empress Dowager wouldn't be foolish enough to deliberately make things difficult for you, would she?"
Jiang Xi shrugged and said, "The Empress Dowager is the most esteemed woman in Da Zhou. Isn't it quite normal for her to make things difficult for a girl she finds displeasing?"
Shu Qingcheng showed no hesitation in expressing her thoughts about palace gossip: "The Empress Dowager is truly a foolish woman."
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