Astute Princess: Married to be the Empress Novel - Chapter 71

Chapter 71 Gold from the Treasury of Nanjiang
This was only two days of suspension. The entire imperial capital had been in chaos. Moreover, now that the citizens of Ye Lan knew the reason for the suspension, joint petitions were being written everywhere, requesting the Emperor to punish Helian Lanying severely. He also asked the Emperor to hand Helian Lanying over to the Great Wei Kingdom, so that the Great Wei Kingdom could withdraw its troops and let the Heavenly Yizhuang open its business.

The Emperor, on the other hand, took into account Helian Lei’s relationship with the Empress Dowager and planned to settle things peacefully once more. Thinking back to the conversation between the Right Virtuous King and him long ago, the Emperor had no choice but to publicly acknowledge Fu Yingran’s identity and delegate the power to the Crown Prince to deal with this matter.

He also asked the Right Virtuous King to bring the imperial edict to the Crown Prince’s Mansion. He wanted Fu Yingran to give up. Therefore, he had no choice but to issue an edict recognizing Fu Yingran’s identity as the royal wife and issuing the Crown Princess’ official seal. He promised that he would no longer force the Crown Prince to marry her. Everything in the Crown Prince’s Mansion was up to Fu Yingran alone.

This was also the official title of Fu Yingran as the Crown Princess. Even if Fu Yingran died, there was no substitute. This was undoubtedly a slap in the face. Everyone originally thought that Fu Yingran was just an exotic princess. In the future, he would at most be a noble princess. It was impossible for him to be crowned the empress.

Therefore, even if they knew that she was the Crown Princess, everyone had been perfunctory towards her. At this moment, everyone felt extremely regretful and had other plans. They wanted to please the Crown Princess. After all, she was the future Empress, the mother of Ye Lan.

Seeing that the Emperor has let go, the Virtuous Prince of Right took advantage of the victory and chased after him, saying, “This old official will definitely convey the Emperor’s will to His Highness the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess. It is just that there is no basis for my words. I beg the Emperor to issue an imperial edict and bring this old official to the Crown Prince’s Manor to read it.” The emperor must issue an imperial edict in public. Otherwise, when he returns to the palace, as long as Concubine Ni speaks a few words, he will be able to change his orders day and night. As long as the emperor issues an imperial edict in front of all the officials, it will be a matter of certainty. No one can change it without a joke.

The Emperor did not think too much about it. He immediately asked Eunuch Zhang to prepare a pen and ink. In front of all the officials, he wrote down the imperial edict, sealed the jade seal, and had Eunuch Zhang read it in public. After confirming that it was correct, he handed it over to King Youxian and asked him to bring the imperial edict to the Crown Prince’s Mansion immediately.

The Right Virtuous King did not delay any longer and replied, “This old official obeys the decree.” He immediately turned around and went to the Crown Prince’s Mansion to announce the decree with two imperial decrees. In fact, his heart had already flown to the Crown Prince’s Mansion the moment the Emperor’s jade seal was suppressed, because he knew that His Highness the Crown Prince cared more about Yelan’s rise and fall than anyone else.

However, when the Right Virtuous King walked into the Crown Prince’s mansion, he saw that the two of them had just woken up and were eating breakfast. Obviously, the relationship between the two of them was very good, and the rare smile on the Crown Prince’s face was so conspicuous. The Right Virtuous King couldn’t help but think, was it because he had seen wrongly? That unsmiling nephew of his actually had such a smile? Given Ye Lan’s current situation, shouldn’t he be full of worry? Why was there such a smile on his face?

‘”The Crown Prince and the Crown Princess are in a good mood. It seems that this old man is not coming at the right time. Why don’t I go back first and wait for the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess to be free?” The Prince’s face darkened as he interrupted the two of them. Right Virtuous King was angry now. He didn’t want to see what was happening outside. The two of them were still so happy.

When the two of them heard the noise, they looked up and saw Prince Youxian standing at the door with a dark face. Hence, Huyan Mingshuo stood up and said, “My uncle has come. Have you eaten breakfast? Who made my uncle unhappy early in the morning?”

Prince Youxian walked in angrily and threw the two imperial decrees to Huyan Mingshuo. He said, “This old man has already returned from the morning. Do you think I have breakfast? Na, this is an imperial decree. I have already done what I should do. What does His Highness the Crown Prince plan to do next?” After saying that, he sat on the chair like an old man and looked at the two of them.

Huyan Mingshuo naturally knew what his uncle was angry about, so he hurriedly instructed Lei Yu to bring a few big boxes over to King Youxian and said, “Uncle Mo Qi, there are a few boxes of gold here. It should be able to solve the current difficulties in the Imperial Capital, but I have to tire Uncle out again.”

Right Virtuous King looked at Huyan Mingshuo as he opened the boxes one by one. The gold inside emitted a dazzling light. He couldn’t help but walk over and take a look at the gold. He saw that the bottom of the gold was marked with the words Nanjiang Treasury. He asked curiously, “What’s going on? Why is the gold from Nanjiang Treasury in your mansion?”

Huyan Mingshuo smiled and told King Youxian how Fu Yingran forced Nanjiang to take money to redeem people. Then, he said, “These are the gold that Nanjiang used to redeem people. This is Yingran’s idea. Although it is a bit unpopular, it can indeed solve the dangers of Ye Lan and heavily injure Nanjiang.”

Hearing Huyan Mingshuo’s words, the Right Virtuous King looked up at the eccentric Crown Princess and asked with a puzzled expression, “What plans does the Crown Princess have next? Can you tell this old man?”

Ying Ran’s face was full of confusion, so he said his thoughts, “Uncle, don’t be angry. I heard Ying Ran tell you that according to the information we have, Nanjiang is definitely carrying out some kind of conspiracy in other countries. Once we, Ye Lan, reveal the spy matter, it will definitely cause the countries to take precautions against Nanjiang.”

However, Nanjiang was still plotting secretly in various countries, so they didn’t dare to take this risk. Thus, Ying Ran took advantage of Nanjiang’s psychological weakness and forced them to take money to redeem their people. To a small Nanjiang, this 10,000 gold taels was not a small sum. After taking out this gold, Nanjiang would surely be affected to a certain extent.

Coupled with the pressure Tianyi Village exerted on the southern border, the southern border can be said to be facing enemies. Once the southern border jumps over the wall, it will definitely expose its footing. At that time, as long as they use it slightly, the southern border will likely be annihilated. The southern border is mountainous and rainy, and my Ye Lan is dry and rainy. His Highness the Crown Prince and I have taken a fancy to that piece of land in the southern border.

“Once we take the Southern Region back to Yelan, it will complement our Yelan. When the time comes, the north and south will be connected, so there is no need for me to worry about not being able to grow stronger.” Fu Yingran’s eyes glittered with determination as he said this.

Listening to Ying Ran, Seeing the determination in her eyes, Prince Youxian’s eyes also lit up. The dissatisfaction he felt earlier had long dissipated. He said with great gratification, “With your help, the Crown Prince, the prosperity of my Ye Lan is right in front of us. If there is anything I can use in the future, just say it. Although Uncle is old and useless, I can still help you run errands.”

Fu Yingran was not polite when he heard this and sincerely replied, “Thank you, Uncle. I need more help in the future. After all, the Crown Prince and I are too young. There are some places that we can’t avoid being careless. I have to trouble Uncle to help us keep an eye on them.” Ying Ran was originally just being polite. He didn’t want the Right Virtuous King to really help them in the near future.

Seeing how respectful Ying Ran was to him, Prince Youxian was quite satisfied with his nephew’s wife. He immediately agreed, “The Crown Princess is too polite. In the future, we will all be one family. It is only right for us to support each other.”

Then he looked at Ying Ran’s bulging belly and asked, “How many months has it been? When was she born? You are the first child, and you have the royal bloodline. You can’t be careless, and the Empress is not in the Imperial Capital. If you don’t understand anything, ask your aunt. She is a good person and will teach you some things to pay attention to.”

Ying Ran caressed his stomach and said with a spoiled expression, “It’s almost five months now, and it’s estimated that he will be born by the end of the year. The Crown Prince said just now that he will bring Ying Ran to his uncle’s mansion to pay his respects to his uncle and aunt after this matter is over.”

“En, that’s good. You should really focus on the big issues at the moment. Alright, since you’ve all made up your minds, I’ll go back first. I’m sick now and can’t stay here for long. If the Emperor suspects me, I’ll be guilty of bullying you.” As he spoke, the Right Virtuous King stroked his beard as he stood up and left the Crown Prince’s Mansion.

After Prince Youxian left, Huyan Mingshuo held Ying Ran in his arms and said guiltily, “It’s been hard on you. You’re pregnant and you have to work hard for my work. I’m so lucky to have a wife like you. From now on, Huyan Mingshuo is no longer fighting alone.”

Ying Ran also reached out to hug him and replied, “Everyone said that as long as you and I work together, nothing is impossible. I just hope that you can withstand the temptation. After all, you will take a concubine in a few days. That is the beautiful Princess of Nanjiang.”

Speaking of concubines, both of them fell silent at the same time. How to treat Mu Linghua had become a big problem. Hence, Huyan Mingshuo asked with a serious expression, “What do you plan to do about this Princess Linghua?” “Such a person is too dangerous in the Crown Prince’s Mansion. I’m fine. I’ve been used to being schemed against since I was young. However, you’re pregnant now. You can’t be careless.”

“It’s fine. Don’t worry, the jade pendant my foster father gave me is medicinal jade. It’s invulnerable to all poisons and a thousand insects. It’s you, my handsome husband. Don’t let her plot against me. Otherwise, I’ll have to find a place to cry to death.” Ying Ran looked at the heavy expression on his face and made a witty remark, intentionally lifting up the atmosphere.

Huyan Mingshuo also understood her intentions, so he also cooperated and said, “Haha, then you have to keep an eye on me. I heard that Princess Ling Hua is a beauty that I feel pity for. Perhaps my soul will really be taken away by her.”

Ying Ran curled her lips and said, “What’s there to do? There’s nowhere to find the three-legged one. The two-legged one runs all over the street. If she hooks you away, I’ll change my husband. Your prefecture official can set the fire, so naturally my people can also light the lights.”

Although he knew it was a joke, But whenever he thought about the other party leaving him, Both of them felt pain in their hearts, and Fu Yingran was a very fragile person. His eyes immediately turned red. He hugged Huyan Mingshuo and refused to let go. Huyan Mingshuo hugged her. Just as he was about to say something to coax her, he heard the servant report, “Report to His Highness the Crown Prince, the Crown Princess, Prince Jing of the Great Wei Kingdom has arrived. Is he right at the door? Would you like to come in?”

Upon hearing that Prince Jing had arrived, the two of them let go of each other. Huyan Mingshuo said to the servant, “Quickly invite Prince Jing to the main hall to meet each other.”

After tidying up, the two of them went to the main hall together. Prince Jing came at the perfect time. In this way, the matters concerning the Great Wei would be left to him. Hence, Huyan Mingshuo helped Fu Yingran speed up his pace.

When they arrived at the main hall, Queen Jing’s feet also came in. When he saw Fu Yingran with his stomach propped up, supported by Huyan Mingshuo, his heart felt like a thousand needles had been pricked. He was extremely regretful. If he hadn’t been too greedy, the person standing beside her now would be him.

Ying Ran also looked at him. It had been a few months since he last saw him. He had lost a lot of weight. Fortunately, he was still in good spirits. Of course, she could also see the regret in his eyes. It was just that things had come to this point. There was a reason for it to bear fruit. She could only swallow the bitter fruit she had planted.

So she broke the silence between the three of them and said, “Brother, it’s been a hard journey. Let’s sit down first. We’ve got some important news and need Brother’s help to deal with it.” As he spoke, Huyan Mingshuo supported Ying Ran and sat on the chair. Prince Jing also sat down in the guest seat.