PFC Chapter 206 Zhai Yun is recommended as a general
Chapter 206 Zhai Yun is recommended as a general
Feng Chenyi blinked innocently, trying to make Zhai Yun feel guilty.
"Huh?" Zhai Yun was a little puzzled. Although Consort Tian was domineering, she was at least good-looking. Besides, they had been married for so long, he should have gotten used to it by now.
At his age, he should have been a father long ago, but he was indifferent to Xia Lanyan, even distant. Was he completely clueless about matters between men and women?
Feng Chenyi left through the secret passage, saying he was going to have breakfast first, and he left in a hurry.
Zhai Yun told him to wait for her, but he didn't hear her.
After washing up downstairs, Zhai Yun heard about what happened last night on her way to the front hall, and also heard that Consort Tian had returned to her parents' home early this morning.
No wonder Brother Yi didn't look well this morning; it turns out Consort Tian was causing trouble.
She slept very soundly last night, but Brother Yi must not have slept well.
When Zhai Yun stepped into the front hall, Qi Nuo was talking to Brother Yi. When she saw her, she dismissed everyone else.
Just as Zhai Yun approached, Qi Nuo finished speaking, bowed to Zhai Yun, and left.
"Something has happened in the palace." Before Zhai Yun could even sit down, Feng Chenyi spoke up.
Zhai Yun asked incredulously, "What happened?"
She really couldn't guess what could happen in the palace.
“A palace maid has died,” Feng Chenyi said indifferently.
Having spent her previous life in the imperial palace, Zhai Yun was already used to such things. After thinking about it, she smiled and said, "Isn't this perfect? We were just worried about not having a chance to check the list of palace maids."
Since someone has died, someone will definitely take over the investigation. "If this case can be handed over to Duan Yi'an for investigation, wouldn't we be able to openly enter the Imperial Household Department to look through it?"
Feng Chenyi had also thought of this, but seeing that Zhai Yun was even happier than him, he felt inexplicably happy, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.
“Jiang Shu came to see me last night.” Feng Chenyi served a bowl of porridge to Zhai Yun and continued, “Her father is the deputy general of the North Suburbs Army Camp and wants to cooperate with me.”
Zhai Yun had always known about the military camp in the northern suburbs. Feng Chenyi rarely went to the military camp because it used to be managed by the Third Prince, Feng Chenmu.
Now that Feng Chenmu has died tragically, the military camp has fallen into disarray, and there are even people inciting unrest.
It's a good thing that Jiang Shu stood up to help Brother Yi. After all, she has her own people in the military camp, so it would be easy to recruit them.
Seeing that Zhai Yun had already processed the matter, Feng Chenyi continued, "Yan Nanheng will be staying at the mansion for a while."
“He’s your junior brother, he can stay as long as he wants, but…” Zhai Yun hesitated slightly.
Feng Chenyi stopped what he was doing and stared intently at Zhai Yun.
“The Prince Rui’s residence has been in turmoil lately, and there’s no guarantee that something won’t go wrong. I think it would be better for Madam Duan to move to Yunyi Manor.” Zhai Yun had been thinking about this for a long time.
Feng Chenyi smiled and said, "I'll do whatever you say."
Zhai Yun and Feng Chenyi exchanged a smile and quickly began their breakfast.
Zhai Yun had no say in matters of the court, and each time she could only wait at the palace gate, judging what had happened in court by listening to the discussions of the court officials after the court session.
The area outside the palace gates was unusually lively today. In the past, Zhai Yun and the others would have been like grains of rice, completely inconspicuous.
At this moment, in front of the palace gate, the servants who had escorted the various officials were gathered in groups of three or five, discussing something and frequently glancing in Zhai Yun's direction.
Zhai Yun felt very uncomfortable being stared at, and dared not continue lying flat in the driver's seat. She got up and started interacting with the horse.
The horse was quite ordinary and very clean, and it was enjoying Zhai Yun's caresses with contentment.
"Lord Zhai, I have long admired your name. I am a servant of General Qian Siqian, the commander of the Northern Suburbs Army. It is my great honor to meet you today."
The man who claimed to be General Qian's servant looked more like a refined scholar, and was in his prime.
Zhai Yun noticed the group of people who had just gathered around her. However, since they didn't usually interact, she didn't know what they were up to and pretended not to see them.
Upon hearing the words "North Suburb Military Camp," Zhai Yun became interested. She glanced up at Qian Si's servant and then calmed her restless horse, saying, "Good boy, don't be afraid."
When the men saw that Zhai Yun wasn't going to respond, their expressions turned ugly.
Only Qian Si's servants brazenly continued to flatter him: "We heard that Lord Zhai shone brightly in the competition against Xuanyuan Kingdom yesterday, crushing his opponent single-handedly. His strength is truly remarkable, and we are all deeply impressed."
Although Zhai Yun was already the young master recognized by Prince Rui, the Emperor did not acknowledge this status. After yesterday's battle, rumors were circulating throughout the court and the country that those who had rendered meritorious service should be given important positions, which is why he dared to address Zhai Yun as "Your Excellency".
Today, Zhai Yun is just like them, only able to stand outside the palace gates and wait. But after today, Zhai Yun's status will be completely transformed, and they will be able to only look on from afar and stop in their tracks.
That's why they're taking this opportunity to curry favor with us.
The others didn't care that General Qian's servant had been rebuffed; they continued to flatter him, seizing the opportunity to show off and trying to become familiar to Zhai Yun.
Zhai Yun scratched the horse's back, realizing their purpose, and smiled contemptuously to herself, "I'm afraid I'll disappoint you all with your praises. I'm just a commoner."
Even setting aside her status as a woman, she wouldn't have taken a government position if she could.
They wanted to curry favor with Lord Zhai, who could get promoted and make a fortune, so they were destined to be disappointed.
"Lord Zhai is too modest. You have rendered such a great service, and your reward is a foregone conclusion. We hope that you will continue to provide guidance and support in the future," one of them said again.
Zhai Yun sneered. Her brother Yi had spent so many years in the Northern Wilderness and made so many military achievements, yet Emperor Xin'an had not bestowed any rewards upon him. How much of yesterday's merit could be attributed to the Prince Rui's mansion?
Zhai Yun's eyes were cold and aloof, her words keeping everyone at arm's length: "Please, everyone, leave! I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you."
Seeing that Zhai Yun was unmoved by their words, the men's faces darkened with anger. "So what if you want an official position? What's with the attitude? No matter how high it is, it can't be higher than our masters!"
As they turned to leave, they all began to curse angrily.
Zhai Yun knew this would happen, and she was unmoved by their insults. However, the guards who followed her out drew their swords.
You must know what kind of status Zhai Yun has in the Prince Rui's mansion. Even the prince himself wouldn't dare to say a harsh word to the young master. He would cherish her as if she were his own treasure. How could they be allowed to desecrate her like this?
"Don't cause trouble," Zhai Yun stopped her.
Before the court session had even ended, a figure in bright yellow emerged from the palace. Apart from the Emperor, only the Crown Prince dared to wear this color.
Upon seeing the Crown Prince, everyone around was filled with fear and unease, and they all knelt down to kowtow. Even the guards beside Zhai Yun knelt down one after another.
Zhai Yun slowly turned around, not even seeing anyone, and knelt down like the people around her.