Chapter 415 - Chapter 415: Counterattack
Chapter 415: Counterattack
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Everyone looked at Yu Yunxi strangely.
“Could it be that she feels guilty and knows that she’s about to be exposed so she wants to copy the scriptures now?”
“What a pity. How did Princess Changning raise such a daughter?”
“Hush. Have you forgotten that Princess Changning was also not a person of good character?”
Initially, Yu Yunxi was very indifferent. However, when she heard some people insulting her mother, her eyes glinted with a vicious light. Soon, the ink, brush, and paper were brought over.
The Empress Dowager looked down at Yu Yunxi and said arrogantly, “Are you going to start copying the scriptures now? If you’re wrong, then you’re wrong. Go and receive thirty whips. It’s your punishment for getting someone else to copy the scriptures. However, your actions also ruined the imperial family’s reputation so I’ll report this matter to the Emperor as well when we return.
He’ll deal with this matter separately at that time.”
‘She really knows how to talk. 30 whips? My flesh will really split open if I allow myself to be whipped.’
Yu Yunxi only smiled mockingly. She did not say anything and quickly picked up the brush, dipped it in the ink, and wrote on the paper. She wrote down the scriptures word by word.
‘She actually remembered the scriptures word for word?’
Abbot Liao Chen could not help but look at Yu Yunxi a few more times.
Soon, everyone realized that something was amiss. They found that there were about five or six types of handwriting. Some of them even resembled the handwriting of the copied scriptures on the ground.
Yu Yunxi turned around and looked at the Empress Dowager before she asked, “Empress Dowager, do you still think I doubt that I copied the scriptures?”
At this moment, the old nannies rushed over. As soon as they saw the Empress Dowager, they fell to their knees and cried.
“Empress Dowager, you have to seek justice for us. Last night, you forced the
Eldest Princess to copy the scriptures. However, who knew she’d be unwilling? After you left, she forced us to copy it for her!”
The atmosphere turned strange immediately.
‘Didn’t they say that the Eldest Princess took the initiative to copy the scriptures? Based on the servants’ words, it’s clear that she was forced to do
it… ‘
The old nannies were in a hurry to complain so they did not notice the strange expressions on everyone’s faces. They continued shouting and crying.
“Empress Dowager, look at those words. They’re our handwriting. The Eldest Princess is too despicable. She actually dares to deceive you! You must punish her severely.”
“That’s right. You have to punish her severely. Otherwise, she’ll really ride on your head!”
At this moment, Yu Ting could no longer hold it in. She asked angrily, “Old nannies, are you sure that it’s your handwriting?
The old nannies froze. At this moment, they finally noticed the strange expressions on everyone’s faces.
Yu Ting picked up the scriptures that Yu Yunxi had just written down and said coldly, “This is also the Eldest Princess’ handwriting. Do you want to explain why you framed the Eldest Princess?”
“W-what?”
The old nannies were not stupid. They looked at the scriptures in Yu Ting’s hands and the scattered ones on the ground before a terrifying idea appeared in their minds. They hurriedly kowtowed.
“Empress Dowager, we can prove It! we can explain It!”
The Empress Dowager said through gritted teeth, “Guards, these unruly slaves framed the Eldest Princess. Give them 30 whips and send them out of the palace.”
‘No evidence from these idiots now can change the truth! Since Yu Yunxi could imitate their handwriting, there’s no way to turn this matter around… And these idiots actually said I forced Yu Yunxi to copy the scriptures!’
The Empress Dowager grew even angrier. If she allowed these people to live, word would spread about her being unable to tolerate Yu Yunxi, and it would tarnish her reputation.
“Empress Dowager, spare my life, spare my life! I’ve served you for decades.
Even if I didn’t make any contributions, I’ve worked hard!” “Empress Dowager, please show mercy! I want to continue serving you!” The old nannies began to kowtow and begged for mercy.
However, in the Empress Dowager’s ears, their words sounded like threats. This made her angrier and even more disgusted, and she vented all her anger toward Yu Yunxi on them. “50 whips per person. Drag them away!”
“Yes, Empress Dowager.”
Abbot Liao Chen, who was watching from the side, frowned. He said, “Benefactor, this is a Buddhist temple. There should not be blood here.”
The Empress Dowager’s benevolent image was about to collapse at this moment. She said, “Abbot, don’t worry. I’ll get people to drag them down the mountain before punishing them,”
Abbot Liao Chen seemed like he wanted to say something, but in the end, he only said, “Amitabha. Everything’s been prepared for the prayer. Please follow me.”
Everyone moved to the front yard.
When they arrived, the monks had already prepared the altar.
Abbot Liao Chen stood in front and chanted Buddhist scriptures before he handed the incense to the Empress Dowager.
Although the Empress Dowager felt vexed that she failed to deal with Yu Yunxi, she could only suppress her feelings and offer incense.
The smell of incense soon permeated the air.
At this time, a monk came over with a kneeling mat and said to Yu Yunxi,
“Benefactor, it’s time to kneel.”
Yu Yunxi looked around and saw that kneeling mats had also been prepared for the others. She shifted her gaze to the monk and saw a familiar face. She asked, “Were you the one who brought the blanket last night?”
The monk paused before he nodded slightly. “Yes.
“Thank you,” Yu Yunxi said with a slight nod before she kneeled down.
Kneeling at the front were the Empress Dowager, Empress Qin, Consort Mu, Consort Hong, Yu Yunxi, Chu Zhihe, Chu Zhiya, and so on.
Chu Zhihe glared at Yu Yunxi resentfully as she said, “You’re not going to be lucky all the time.”
“It seems like Sixth Imperial Cousin didn’t kneel enough last night. You’re still strong and vicious enough to threaten me…” Yu Yunxi said with a mocking smile.
Chu Zhihe paled when she heard these words. After kneeling for the entire night, she felt as though her legs were crippled. Now, she had to kneel again. The hatred in her heart was about to soar to the sky at this moment.
In the end, Chu Zhihe still had to kneel. She said threateningly, “Yunxi, just you wait.”
“Okay, I’ll be waiting,” Yu Yunxi said lazily.
Chu Zhihe felt as though she was punching cotton, making her feel even more frustrated.
On the other hand, Chu Zhiya did not say anything and kneeled down.
However, her expression was very gloomy when she looked at Yu Yunxi from the corners of her eyes. Initially, she thought it would be easy to deal with Yu Yunxi, but it was clear now that she had underestimated the enemy. She had to change her plan. Otherwise, she would not be able to pull Yu Yunxi down from her position as the Eldest Princess.
Meanwhile, Feng Yili and the little bun stood behind the crowd.
The little bun tugged at Feng Yili’s sleeve and asked curiously, “Father, are we going to kneel too?”