Chapter 129
Chapter 129
It's so abominable! The damn Wang family is so unscrupulous that they mixed sand into inferior rice and sold it to innocent people. What's more, they even used reed fluff instead of cotton in the cotton-padded clothes given to the soldiers at the North Gate! This behavior is simply outrageous! When the emperor learned about this, he was furious and originally planned to exile the Wang family to the border, but thanks to your concubine Wang asking Lord Yu to help intercede, the Wang family was finally fined 100,000 taels of silver and was not allowed to enter the capital as a merchant.
The rice shop owner continued, "Mr. Yu's demotion was actually related to helping the Wang family. Fortunately, the emperor is wise and sees through everything, so he allowed Mr. Yu to serve as the county magistrate for more than a year."
Hearing these words, Old Man Yu was so angry that he trembled all over, the muscles on his face were twitching, and his eyes were wide open, as if he was about to spit fire. He became more and more disgusted with Wang Yuanxiang and her daughter, and his heart was filled with anger and disgust.
However, what Yu Yunxuan never expected was that at this moment, the prince and Yu Yunxin appeared in front of her without any warning! Yu Yunxuan was shocked. She never thought that she would see the prince in such an embarrassing situation.
At this moment, Yu Yunxuan had already lost her former noble temperament. Her hair was in disarray, messed up by Old Lady Yu, and her face was full of fear and despair. Her originally beautiful face now became extremely haggard, which made people feel pity.
The prince looked at the scene in front of him, his mouth slightly raised, revealing a barely perceptible smile. He said lightly: "It seems that this prince no longer needs to show up." After saying that, he turned around without even looking at Yu Yunxuan.
Driven away by the two elders of the Yu family, Wang Yuanxiang and her daughter had no choice but to return to the Yu residence. They knew that their future would not be easy, but in order to survive, they could only choose to endure it silently. Yu Yunxuan, on the other hand, fell into deep pain after this incident...
The prince hurriedly walked up to Chen Wenjie, who was being held captive by Qiu Yong, and looked down at him. He asked, "Does the Minister of Public Administration also like to write storybooks?"
When Chen Wenjie saw the prince, he was immediately terrified. He immediately knelt on his knees and explained in a panic-stricken tone: "Your Highness, I am innocent! I did not write the storybooks. Those storybooks were all from the Ruyi Opera Troupe. It was the mother and daughter who made up the story. Please investigate!" His voice trembled a little and a thin layer of sweat appeared on his forehead.
"Oh, there is no smoke without fire. You even dared to be presumptuous in Xingguo County Princess's Mingyang Tower. It seems that you don't want this official position anymore." The prince looked at Yu Yunxin and asked, "Princess, how do you think we should punish him?"
“Of course the reputation of my Mingyang Building is important. There was originally going to be a second half of the show today, but unfortunately it was ruined by him. I’m really sorry to all the audience.” Yu Yunxin said to everyone guiltily.
"The plays in Princess Mingyang Tower are all very good. After Journey to the West ended, The Lotus Lantern was released. It is obvious that it has some connection with Journey to the West. How could the people from Ruyi Opera Troupe write such a script? I think Lord Chen wants to use your script to please the Yue family," said a loyal spectator.
"How about letting him compensate each of you with a cup of milk tea and a pair of fried chicken wings, and indemnify Mingyanglou for the heavy losses in its name." Mu Xue looked at Chen Wenjie. She wanted to punish the man who abandoned her.
When Yu Yunxin heard this, she couldn't help but turn her head to look at Mu Xue, then cast her gaze at Chen Wenjie and asked softly: "Master Chen, what do you think about this matter?"
At this moment, Chen Wenjie secretly complained in his heart. He knew very well what kind of situation he was in - the prince was watching everything with a covetous eye. Faced with such a situation, he could not express any objection at all. In desperation, he had to bite the bullet and said: "Everything is up to the princess."
Hearing Chen Wenjie's answer, Yu Yunxin nodded with satisfaction. She then turned her gaze to Mu Xue and asked firmly, "Shopkeeper Mu, since Mr. Chen has damaged the reputation of Mingyanglou, how much compensation would be reasonable?"
Mu Xue smiled slightly, tapped the abacus beads a few times, and then replied slowly: "Princess, after careful calculation, I think five thousand taels of silver is more appropriate as compensation."
"Okay!" Yu Yunxin decisively stretched out her right hand, pointed at Chen Wenjie, and said bluntly, "Master Chen, please hand over five thousand taels of silver!" Her eyes revealed an unquestionable determination, as if this was a matter of course. Chen Wenjie looked embarrassed, but under the watchful eyes of the crowd, he had no choice but to do as he was told.
Chen Wenjie had six thousand taels of silver on him today! These six thousand taels of silver were very useful. Originally, he planned to use all of them to buy Wang Kexin the jade headpiece she had always dreamed of. However, things are unpredictable. Who could have expected something like this to happen? Now he had to take out these precious silvers to compensate Princess Xingguo to calm her anger. Every time he took out a banknote, Chen Wenjie's heart felt like being pricked by a needle. He really couldn't bear to part with it!
"Lord Chen is so generous! I didn't expect you to carry such a huge amount of silver bills with you when you go shopping." His Royal Highness the Crown Prince witnessed all this and couldn't help but teasing Chen Wenjie.
After receiving the money, Yu Yunxin signaled Chen Wenjie to take out the money to apologize to everyone.
"Is five hundred taels enough?" Chen Wenjie asked carefully.
"It's not enough, we still need two hundred taels." Mu Xue turned the abacus again and said. The dowry she left in the Chen Mansion was more than five thousand seven hundred taels. She wanted to slowly make Chen Wenjie have nothing.
After Chen Wenjie left, Mu Xue said, "Everyone, we at Mingyanglou don't have that much milk tea and fried chicken wings at the moment, but I can convert them into cash for everyone."
When everyone heard this, they were very happy and each of them took a hundred coins. They didn't expect that they could get money while watching the play today. It was really satisfying.
The prince was very happy when he saw Yu Yunxin's bright smile. After returning to the carriage and sitting down, he said to Yunxin softly, "Xin'er, I will invite you to go outing in the suburbs in a few days. What do you think?"
Yu Yunxin was slightly stunned when she heard this, and then she showed a look of joy, nodded slightly and said: "Okay, when we go out that day, can I bring some more snacks with me?"
The prince was overjoyed when he heard this, and quickly responded, "Okay, everything will be as you say." After that, he reached out his hand and gently touched the face of the lovely girl in front of him. He felt that the touch was as smooth and delicate as silk, making him want to take a bite.
Just as the two were enjoying each other's affection, the driver suddenly stopped the carriage and reported respectfully: "Your Highness, Yu's residence has arrived."
When the prince heard this, although he was reluctant, he immediately calmed down and helped Yu Yunxin get off the carriage. After watching her enter the palace gate, he turned around and got on the carriage to return to the palace. Along the way, he smiled and was in a very happy mood. In his mind, he was thinking about how to make further progress next time, and he had to make proper arrangements, looking forward to the next outing to come sooner.
After returning home, Yu Yunxin looked at the west courtyard. She didn't expect that they had made such a fuss today, and she didn't expect it to be so quiet now. As long as they didn't provoke her, she wouldn't make things too bad with Wang Yuanxiang and her daughter.
The Yu Mansion has been very peaceful these days. Grandpa Yu and Grandma Yu are used to going to Mingyang Tower to watch plays every day. Yu Yunxin specially prepared the most comfortable private room for the two elders.
The day for outing has arrived. Now that spring is here and flowers are blooming, outing is the best choice.
In order to avoid the last time when the horses suddenly got out of control, the prince investigated all the horse feed, but they were all small tricks. This time, the horse feed was arranged by Ruan Ming and there would be no problems again.
Yu Yunxin sat side by side with the prince in the carriage, and she held two exquisite food boxes in her hands. The wheels rolled and drove towards the eastern suburbs. Along the way, Yu Yunxin happily appreciated the beautiful scenery along the way, and her heart was full of expectations.
Finally, the carriage stopped outside the eastern suburbs. Yu Yunxin couldn't wait to get off the car, and the scene in front of her made her exclaim in amazement. A small courtyard covered with pink roses came into view. The blooming roses were like a gorgeous painting, beautiful beyond words.
"Do you like it? This is a small villa of the Ye family." The prince said softly, and at the same time stretched out his hand and carefully helped Yu Yunxin down from the carriage.
Yu Yunxin strolled in the courtyard, feeling the breeze on her face and the fragrance of roses filling her nose. She was intoxicated by this wonderful atmosphere, as if she were in a fairyland. The prince quietly accompanied her, his eyes full of tenderness and love.
"It's so beautiful here!" Yu Yunxin exclaimed sincerely.
The prince smiled and nodded, expressing his agreement. He took Yu Yunxin's hand and walked into the living room of the other courtyard together. The interior was elegantly and comfortably decorated, making people feel at home.
Yu Yunxin placed the food box on the table and opened the lid, revealing a box filled with exquisite snacks and tea. She prepared the food with great care, hoping to bring warmth and sweetness to the prince.
The two sat opposite each other, enjoying the food and chatting happily. Time became particularly peaceful and beautiful at this moment.
The afternoon was very pleasant. In this courtyard full of the fragrance of flowers, Yu Yunxin just opened the door and was shocked by the scene inside. The ground was covered with dried flowers and the fragrance was overwhelming.
The prince followed Yu Yunxin into the room. As soon as he stepped into the room, the atmosphere in the room instantly became warm and ambiguous. It was as if an invisible heat wave was blowing in his face, making people breathe faster.
The breeze blows gently, and the dried flowers in the house flutter in the wind like dancing elves. They sway lightly, exuding a faint fragrance, as if you are in a dream world of flowers.
The prince's eyes were fixed on Yun Xin, and her beautiful figure was like a gorgeous painting before his eyes. At this moment, a strong desire and impulse surged in his heart, a desire that had been suppressed for too long.
Unable to suppress the impulse in his heart, the prince reached out his hand without hesitation and quickly picked up Yu Yunxin from the waist. Her body was light and soft, as if it had no weight. Then, he gently placed her on the desk, let her lean against the desk, and then leaned over her.
The prince's eyes were gleaming with a fiery light, and he couldn't help but move closer to Yun Xin, deeply inhaling the charming fragrance emanating from her body. The fresh and elegant breath intoxicated him, as if the whole world was left with only the two of them.
"Xin'er, can I have you?" The prince had just finished speaking when time seemed to freeze.
Yu Yunxin was intoxicated. She had just drunk a little wine. Now her face was flushed and she nodded. Everything became so beautiful and peaceful. The prince forgot everything around him and just wanted to spend this unforgettable time with the beauty under him.
At this moment, he was clearly fully prepared. The prince gently lifted his coat, revealing his strong and well-defined abdominal muscles. Yu Yunxin was a little shy and didn't dare to look directly at the prince. Just as he was about to continue unbuttoning Yu Yunxin's coat, suddenly, a pungent smell of burning came into their noses.
"Your Highness, why does it smell like something is burning..." Yu Yunxin was being held down by the prince at the moment, she panted and whispered softly. She was choked by the smell of smoke.
"Cough! Cough!" He coughed twice.
When they stood up, their bodies were pressed together, so close that they could almost feel each other's heartbeat.
At this moment, a shout came from outside: "Prince! There is a fire in the Rose Villa! Leave the inner room quickly!" It turned out that Ruan Ming was carrying a bucket of water and was ready to put out the fire.
When the prince heard this, he couldn't help but feel annoyed. Someone came to make trouble at this critical moment. He originally wanted to catch Yu Yunxin immediately, but when he heard the news of the fire outside, he decided to find out the situation first. After all, this is his villa, and a fire is no small matter.
The prince dressed quickly, then took Yu Yunxin's hand and hurried out of the house. He cursed in his heart, who was the blind guy who ruined his good deeds!
When they walked outside, they found that the fire was not big. Ruan Ming and several other people had quickly put out the fire, leaving only some smoke in the air.
The prince frowned and asked what happened. After some investigation, he found out that the fire was caused by the kitchen stove. Fortunately, it was discovered in time and no major damage was caused.
The prince was relieved, but at the same time a little helpless. The romantic atmosphere that he had created with great difficulty was destroyed by a sudden fire. However, seeing that Yu Yunxin was safe and sound, he was relieved.
Yu Yunxin's face was still very red at this time, like a cooked shrimp. She gently took the prince's arm and comforted him softly, "Don't be angry, Your Highness. This is just a small accident. Besides, we can still go out to enjoy the flowers." After hearing this, the prince's mood improved a little. He looked at Yu Yunxin's moving face.
"Okay, I'll go with you to enjoy the flowers." The prince said as he held your hand and walked out of the courtyard.
As soon as they left the courtyard, a breeze blew past, blowing away all the ambiguous atmosphere between the two. At this moment, the interest of the two had disappeared. Looking at the wild flowers blooming outside the courtyard.
"These weeds are not as beautiful as Xin'er in front of me." The prince said as he walked to Yu Yunxin and smoothed the beauty's hair that was blown by the wind.
The prince looked at Yu Yunxin's tired eyes and asked with concern: "Xin'er, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Yu Yunxin was a little sleepy now, so she nodded and said, "I'm a little tired."
"It's getting late. I'll send someone to take you back!"
After the prince finished speaking, he ordered the coachman and guards to escort Yun Xin back to the mansion. He decided to stay and deal with this incident with Ruan Ming. He must make sure that those guys who didn't know how to read people's faces in the kitchen received the punishment they deserved. Those who dared to ruin his good deeds would not have a good life.
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