Chapter 72 - Chapter 72: Even Animals Know Better Than to Block the way
Chapter 72: Even Animals Know Better Than to Block the way
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
After leaving the medicine hall, Yu Yunxi did not return to the Prince Regent’s Residence. Instead, she made a trip to the Yu Residence because she left something behind. After she collected her things, she prepared to enter the palace. However, she ran into Madam Chen, Yu Wanrong, Yu Qianyu, and Yu Wanjing. Yu Wenxin was still resting due to the whip injuries. They were all dressed up, ready to enter the palace as well.
Yu Wanjing’s dress was relatively simple but elegant. She stood meekly at the back and had a very low sense of existence.
Yu Qianyu was originally in a good mood as she tidied her clothes. However, when she looked up and saw Yu Yunxi, the smile on her face froze immediately, and her legs began to tremble. Clearly, the scene of Yu Yunxi teaching Concubine Gao and Yu Wenxin had impacted her greatly.
Meanwhile, Madam Chen and Yu Wanrong’s expressions were unsightly when they saw Yu Yunxi.
Yu Wanrong’s expression was especially unsightly. Under her veil, she gnashed her teeth so hard that they were about to break.
‘This sl*t actually dares to return to the Yu Residence?’
Madam Chen suppressed her anger and said mockingly, “You must feel disappointed today. The Chen family’s troops returned victoriously, and the
Prime Minister will also be released soon. As soon as he returns, he’ll definitely deal with you first.”
Yu Yunxi was not angry. On the contrary, she nodded and said with a smile,
“Then, I’ll wait for Father to be released from prison.”
Yu Wanrong could not suppress her anger anymore. She had to ridicule Yu Yunxi to make herself feel better so she said, “What? Are you attending the palace banquet tonight? With how shabbily you’re dressed, you’re really a disgrace to the King of Xinan’s Residence.”
Yu Yunxi glanced at her clothes. She had casually put it on before going to the medicine hall. It was indeed not appropriate for a palace banquet.
At this moment, a luxurious carriage pulled to a stop in front of the entrance of the Yu Residence.
The coachman said respectfully, “Madam, Young Miss, the general sent me to pick you up.”
Yu Wanrong felt very proud when she heard the coachman’s words. She said smugly, “Yu Yunxi, your schemes are useless and doomed to fail. As long as the
Chen family is around, the Yu family will not fall.”
After Yu Wanrong finished speaking, she boarded the carriage with Madam Chen along with Yu Qianyu and Yu Wanjing, feeling high and mighty.
At the same time, Madam Chen scolded Yu Qianyu and Yu Wanjing, “Watch
your words and actions when you’re in the palace. Don’t embarrass the Chen
Residence and the Yu Residence.”
If it were not for Old Madam Zhou insisting that she brought these two burdens along, Madam Chen would not have allowed them to come. How could the daughters of concubines have the right to attend a palace banquet?
Meanwhile, Qian Jiao said with a frown, “County Princess, I’ll bring our carriage over.”
However, before Qian Jiao left, another carriage pulled to a stop in front of the entrance of the Yu Residence. Then, a large hand pulled the curtain aside, revealing a straight and slender figure.
“I was right. You’re indeed at the Yu Residence,” Xu Zhiyan said warmly to Yu Yunxi as he alighted from the carriage.
“You…”
“I knew the Emperor would invite the distinguished guest from Xinan. Since I’m going to the palace as well, I decided to give you a ride,” Xu Zhiyan explained calmly.
Yu Yunxi frowned upon hearing these words. She said, “Xu Zhiyan, if you enter the palace with me now, everyone will misunderstand you and think that you support the King of Xinan. At that time, you’ll be the target of public criticism.”
Under normal circumstances, Yu Yunxi would not have cared how close Xu Zhiyan was to her. However, on this occasion, it was important for him to keep a distance from her.
“Yunxi, today will be the first time you officially appear in front of those people. Do you know how many people are looking at you? How can I leave you alone?” Xu Zhiyan asked. For the first time, his tone was stern when he spoke to Yu Yunxi.
Xu Zhiyan continued to say, “Five years ago, when something happened to you, I wasn’t in the capital so I couldn’t protect you. How can I watch you become a target now?”
“Xu Zhiyan..
“It doesn’t matter if I’m seen with you. My identity is neutral, and I don’t hold any power in court so the Emperor and the others won’t be suspicious of me,” Xu Zhiyan said in a tone that brooked no argument.
“But…’
“If you don’t go with me, are you going to go with the Prince Regent?” Xu Zhiyan asked with a hint of helplessness.
Yu Yunxi frowned upon hearing these words.
“I went to the medicine hall once, but you weren’t there. At that time, I learned that you’ve returned to the Prince Regent’s Residence. Yunxi, with the King of Xinan behind you, the closer you get to the Prince Regent, the more people will target you,” Xu Zhiyan said as he continued to persuade Yu Yunxi.
‘Forget it…’
Yu Yunxi had a headache when she heard Xu Zhiyan’s words. In fact, she did not plan to go to the palace with Feng Yili; she planned to go alone. However, since Xu Zhiyan had spoken so much, she could not reject him. In the end, she decided to get into his carriage.
Seeing that she finally compromised, a smile appeared on Xu Zhiyan’s face.
Not long after Xu Zhiyan’s carriage left, the carriage from the Prince Regent’s
Residence arrived at the Yu Residence.
Jiang Ying got off the carriage, intending to look for Yu Yunxi.
Coincidentally, Qian Mei walked out at this moment. When she saw Jiang Ying, she said coldly, “The County Princess has already left for the palace in Lord Xu’s carriage.”
Jiang Ying’s expression changed slightly. He could feel the cold air coming from the carriage behind him. He sighed heavily
‘Lord Xu? Xu Zhiyan? Why is Lord Xu appearing everywhere? His Royal Highness went to the medicine hall to pick the Princess Regent up and rushed
here when he found out that she had left. Who knew that someone else had already picked her up?
Jiang Ying returned to the carriage and said, “Prince Regent, the Princess Consort…”
“I understand. Let’s go,” Feng Yili said stonily. Anyone could tell that he was in a bad mood at this moment.
Yu Yunxi and Xu Zhiyan’s carriage finally arrived at the palace gate. When they arrived, they saw that Yu Wanrong’s carriage had been stopped by the guards.
“This is the carriage from the Chen Residence! I’m the granddaughter of Old General Chen! Don’t you know who Old General Chen is? The Emperor specially held today’s banquet to celebrate General Chen!” Yu Wanrong said furiously.
However, the imperial guard guarding the palace gates remained unmoved as he said, “Those without an entry token cannot enter the palace.”
“Y-Young Miss, I-I’m sorry. I forgot to bring the token from the Chen family,” the coachman said timidly.
“Trash!” Yu Wanrong cursed. If it were not for the fact that there were many people around her, she would have slapped the coachman.
Sensing the curious gazes of the other young ladies from aristocratic families in their respective carriages, Yu Wanrong only wanted to enter the palace as soon as possible. She said indignantly, “This carriage is clearly from the Chen
Residence! Isn’t this enough?!”
However, the imperial guards still refused to let them pass.
It was also at this time that Yu Wanrong saw the carriage from the Prince
Regent’s Residence. She had been trying to meet Feng Yili, but she kept failing. Today was a good opportunity for her to kill two birds with one stone. She hurriedly got off her carriage and made her way toward Feng Yili’s carriage.
Yu Wanrong quickly adjusted her expression and bowed as she said respectfully, “Your Royal Highness, I’m Wan… I’m Yu Wanrong.”
There was no reply from the carriage at all.
At the same time, Jiang Ying, who was sitting at the front of the carriage, looked at Yu Wanrong coldly.
Seeing that there was no reply after a long time, Yu Wanrong began to feel a little uncertain. She said tentatively, “Your Royal Highness, I want to enter the palace to attend the banquet that celebrates my uncle’s victory, but I forgot the entry token. I wonder if you can bring me and my family into the palace?”
In Yu Wanrong’s opinion, even Feng Yili did not care about her, as long as she mentioned her maternal uncle, Feng Yili would at least bring her in for the sake of the Chen family.
However, after Yu Wanrong finished speaking, Feng Yili laughed coldly and said, “Your uncle’s victory? When did the credit of the soldiers of Tianxia become the credit of General Chen alone?”
“Your Royal Highness, I…”
Feng Yili interjected icily, “Move aside, Second Miss Yu. Even animals know better than to block the way..”