PFC Chapter 1059: Wise King and Saint Ming
Chapter 1059: Wise King and Saint Ming
Ning Yunxi thought that the eldest sister was asking the fifth senior sister to find a way to get out of the current predicament, but she didn't expect that the exam would come suddenly.
Her eyes were blank and her speech was incoherent.
"Well... uh... I..."
All of her fellow disciples focused their attention on her, their eyes burning, eagerly awaiting her response.
After a long time, there was no response, and Ji Feiyan's eyes suddenly dimmed.
"If you can't even handle such a simple problem, won't you be even more helpless when you encounter big trouble in the future?"
"We've taught you so much, how come you haven't made any progress?"
"I was too gentle and not strict enough in my words, so don't take it lightly. Fortunately, Second Junior Sister isn't here, otherwise, seeing you in this state, she would have been furious and wouldn't have stopped until she scolded you for half an hour. She's notorious for her severity."
Ning Yunxi was ashamed and embarrassed.
"Yes, thank you, Senior Sister Haihan."
"It's not that I'm unwilling to answer, but because you're looking at me like that, I'm feeling uneasy and it's hard for me to answer right now."
Ji Feiyan's brows were furious and her expression was particularly serious.
"If that's the reason, why didn't you tell me earlier?"
"Please, everyone, look elsewhere, don't look at Little Junior Sister."
She calmed down her anger a little, turned to King Dijin and made a respectful request.
"I dare to ask Your Majesty to look away."
Lord Ji was as majestic as before. Yan Yu was still frightened and obeyed him.
"okay."
Looking at them, some averted their eyes, some closed their eyes, and some turned their backs. Ning Yunxi smiled awkwardly, feeling quite uncomfortable.
Although she was in another predicament, fortunately, she felt much more relaxed than when everyone was staring at her just now.
After a moment, she thought of a way to deal with it, and asked everyone to sit down and speak humbly.
"The former, who stayed at the Zhuang Mansion for a while, was informed by her cousin Hui'er that because she was favored by the Emperor, she had aroused the jealousy and hatred of the princes and princesses, and she was severely bullied. The princes and princesses had different ways of bullying her, but among them, the twelfth and fifteenth princes were the most cruel, and they almost took her life several times."
"The emperor sending these two here is not necessarily a coincidence. Perhaps it was my uncle's intention."
"Uncle's intentions are self-evident. He hopes that we can use this incident to avenge Hui'er."
"I plan to fake the signs of an assassination attempt before the Emperor can act. I will then execute both of them for the crime of attempting to assassinate the Crown Prince."
"If so, it wasn't my uncle who deliberately failed the plan, but rather the twelfth princess and the fifteenth prince were too ambitious, causing the emperor's plan to fail before it could even begin."
"Alternatively, Your Majesty could also conclude that the Beizhaotai people have guessed the enemy's intentions and are trying to lead the princess and prince into making mistakes in order to break the situation."
"It was a crude trick, and I really showed off. I feel deeply ashamed."
Seeing that her junior sister was timid and inferior, Ji Feiyan praised her appropriately.
"First, to ensure the safety of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince; second, to help my uncle gain the trust of the Emperor; third, to vent Miss Zhuang's anger."
"Kill three birds with one stone. It's a decent plan."
Just after she finished praising him, she asked again.
"Do you know how to fake the signs of an assassination?"
Ning Yunxi replied.
"Southern suburbs of Shengjing..."
After discussing the plan, Ji Feiyan selected the right person to assist Ning Yunxi and went to the southern suburbs to implement the plan to eliminate the twelfth princess and the fifteenth prince.
Yan Yu was worried that his brother would be sad, so after the matter was settled, he went to his brother's residence, Shengmingju.
After getting permission, he walked into his brother's room and greeted him.
"Brother the Great Emperor."
Yan Danqing smiled and gestured for invitation.
"My royal brother is here, please take a seat."
Yan Yu took the teapot from the tea maid, waved his hand to dismiss the attendants, and poured tea for his brother.
"I may be speaking frankly and may be reckless. I beg for your forgiveness, brother."
"Brother, your warm suggestions were rejected by the nobles. Perhaps you are unhappy. I am concerned and have come to offer my condolences."
Yan Danqing picked up the snack plates and placed them all in front of his brother.
"You all have your reasons. I am not unhappy at all. Please do not worry."
He felt ashamed of himself and sighed softly.
"Ugh."
"Just now, I said that you are a sage, but Second Prince insisted on refuting it."
"Now, looking at the situation, you should know what it means to be a virtuous monarch and why you should inherit the throne."
"My ministers are afraid of me. It is extremely difficult for the ruler and his subjects to be as harmonious as one family. Only when they are with you can they feel at ease."
"My brother, the emperor, is kind and compassionate, and his reputation is well-deserved."
Yan Yu expressed his views.
"Big Brother, don't think like that."
"Why are the nobles afraid? They respect you."
"They feel comfortable around me because I usually behave in a friendly and approachable manner. They treat me like that not out of genuine admiration but out of deep contempt for me."
"If I ascend the throne, I will definitely not be able to control my subjects, and the world will be in chaos."
Yan Danqing disagrees.
"Second brother, don't be so modest."
"I can see that they are sincerely convinced."
"Last year, when I was born, my father the Emperor appointed me the Crown Prince. Many people were saying that I relied on my mother's favor and the Lin family's influence, and that I was unworthy of the position of Crown Prince."
"I studied diligently, built a career, achieved great success, treated people with kindness, and benefited the people. After ten years, I managed to quell the rumors with my own humble talents."
"At that time, I was as beloved and respected by my subjects as you are."
"So, I understand what it means to look down on someone and what it means to be sincerely convinced."
"On my way back to the capital, I heard about your deeds in serving the people and was filled with admiration. You are a wise and enlightened ruler."
"Your courage and bravery are beyond my reach; your brilliant ideas and strategies are beyond my reach even if I spend my whole life thinking about them."
"Second brother, when I said your achievements surpass mine, I wasn't just being polite. If Father and Mother were still here, they would surely share my feelings and be proud of you."
Yan Yu defended herself.
"But I..."
Yan Danqing's face turned stern and he looked dignified.
"Shut up, don't refuse anymore."
"Just think of it as your brother's order and follow it."
Yan Yu had no choice but to agree, thinking that when the time comes, he would ask his little sister for advice on how to give up the throne.
"Yes."
After comforting her enough, he changed the subject and told another story.
"I have an idea, please advise my eldest brother."
"My dear Lord Gao, you sacrificed your life for me in the decisive battle of Yueshengxingliang. Your heroic act is truly moving and touching. I wish to posthumously confer upon her the title of First-Rank Royal Lord, with the posthumous name of Hansheng."
He wrote down the two words "Han Sheng" and asked his brother to take a look.
"I wonder what you think?"
Yan Danqing was shocked.
"Lord Gao? To sacrifice your life for me?"
"Which Lord Gao?"
"Didn't the Emperor, along with the Guardians, rescue me from the decisive battle at Yueshengxingliang?"
Yan Yu was stunned.
"what?"
"Did Lord Zhuang and Lord Miao not tell you about this?"
"I guess it's too heavy for them to talk about it."
Looking at the character "Han", Yan Danqing made some guesses.
"Could it be, my dear Gao Furong?"
Yan Yu nodded.
"Well, it's her."
"You are of the same age and similar in stature. If Lord Gao were to go on your behalf, it would be difficult for the enemy to detect you because of your sheer numbers. Therefore, Lord Gao bravely departed."
Yan Danqing was overwhelmed with emotions and felt guilty and ashamed.
"My dear Lord Gao, how loyal and righteous you are."
"I have no way to repay you, but I ask that the Emperor issue an order to posthumously confer the title upon me."
Yan Yu looked solemn and serious.
"Since my royal brother has no objection, I will immediately have someone draft an edict to posthumously confer the title of Lord Gao."
"Once my little sister's plan is complete, I will announce the imperial decree to the world. First, the virtuous Crown Prince will return to the capital; second, I will commend you for your selfless and righteous act."