Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife-Chapter 397: Rumors!

Jiangling County, Ling’an City.

At the city gate, a full thirty thousand troops were assembled.

The person leading them was none other than the Young Prince Qi Jingyu!

Beside him was Shi Qin, holding a Jade Flute, which was the very flute used in the spring hunt to control the wolf pack.

"Shi Qin, Grandmother wants us to go, should we really go?"

Qi Jingyu, although an arrogant young man, did not have the heart to commit treason, so he was skeptical about the Old Princess Consort’s orders.

Shi Qin nodded slightly, "Though the master has been away from the capital for many years, she knows the Emperor deeply and is confident that this journey poses no danger!"

Qi Jingyu still looked up at the city gate, frowning slightly, should they really go? If they failed, it would be a catastrophe!

"Young Prince, if we don’t go to Shengjing City and get our fiefdom abolished, it would be equally catastrophic! Therefore, you must trust the master’s judgment!"

Qi Jingyu nodded slightly, "I understand, the whole army, move out!"

...

Imperial Palace, underground quiet room.

Qi Yun silently watched the young man opposite him and sighed, "I can send Yama or Luosha, your health has just improved and is not suitable."

"Your Majesty, Prince Lingjiang’s health is failing, he will surely let Jingyu command the troops. But Jingyu is unfamiliar with Luosha and Yama, he might not trust them, so it is more appropriate for me to go!"

Li Qingmu said earnestly.

Qi Yun looked at him with some reluctance. This child, rushing here and there, could his health withstand it?

He sighed in his heart, but he could not speak these words, for he was the Emperor, and must always maintain the Emperor’s dignity.

He looked at Li Qingmu complexly and said, "Go early and return soon."

"Alright!"

"Clack, clack, clack..."

The sound of gears turning surrounded them, Li Qingmu walked to a door, then a deep pit appeared below it, and Li Qingmu gradually sank into the pit.

"Be careful on the way!"

Qi Yun watched Li Qingmu leave before returning above.

"Your Majesty, news from Daliang has come, the Princess has declared that if you do not release them, she will attack!"

Qi Yun snorted coldly and said angrily, "Is she threatening me? Unfortunately, what I hate most is threats! She wants to attack? Then let her, I want to see how capable she is!"

As Qi Yun said this, his momentum was fierce, and someone beside him immediately reported his words to the Political Affairs Hall, and Pei Shangqing, Cui Yuanhe, and Di Jing hurried into the palace to see him.

"Your Majesty, it’s inadvisable, only a few years ago we had a major battle with Xiliang, now is the time for recuperation, how can we go to war with Daliang?"

"Yes, Daliang Country is powerful, stronger than us, fighting would not only deplete resources but if we fail..."

Cui Yuanhe, this old minister, spoke too frankly, pointing out the truth straight away, Qi Yun’s face turned instantly blue, and he flew into a rage, driving him out immediately.

"Get out, get out, get out! Everyone get out! Fight, fight, fight! Since she wants to fight, let her fight! Have Zhang Tong mobilize the army to march!"

"Your Majesty!"

As soon as these words fell, several Prime Ministers panicked and desperately kowtowed, pleading with the Emperor to rescind the order, but Qi Yun was determined, and no one could change his mind.

Then this news spread out, causing an uproar in the court.

Another war?

Some rejoiced, some worried, but no matter the turmoil outside, within a certain palace, it was still a scene of singing and dancing.

"Good!"

Qian Yi sat at the head, surrounded by newly acquainted sons of influential families and important ministers’ sons, while below was dancing. After a dance, everyone applauded enthusiastically.

"Your Highness, the dancing courtesans in your palace are really something, not only do they dance well, but they also look very good, truly enviable!"

A young noble commented, dressed in a dark blue splendid robe, with a mole on the left side of his nose, his looks were handsome but somewhat marred by the mole.

This person was Wang Tong, a member of the Wang noble family. The ends of his eyebrows were sharp, showing his lascivious nature, his eyes constantly lingering on the most outstanding dancing courtesans, almost drooling.

Qian Yi smiled gently, waving his wide sleeve, "Brother Wang, if you like them, take whichever you fancy!"

These words were extremely bold, immediately earning the admiration and appreciation of the many young noblemen present.

"The Seventeenth Prince is generous! We truly admire you!"

Amidst the praises, Qian Yi only smiled slyly, a gesture that made them even more respectful and convinced.

At this moment, a figure rushed in hastily, this person was a trusted eunuch assigned to Qian Yi by Pang Wenzheng, someone who could speak to him about anything without worry.

"Your Highness, from the Southwest, Cao Yin has rebelled, bringing thirty thousand elite troops towards Shengjing City, and from the Southeast, the Princely Heir of Prince Lingjiang is also leading thirty thousand troops to advance..."

"Bang! Bold, how dare these people conspire!"

Qian Yi’s face turned a shade of blue with anger! This was not an act; he was truly furious!

Since becoming the Seventeenth Prince, he was intoxicated by the power he possessed, and his frequent association with famous scholars and aristocratic families was to expand his influence, for the future struggle for the throne.

Although Qi Yun always showed care for him, fake love is still fake, and Qian Yi was insecure, worried that Qi Yun might see through him or refuse to pass the throne to him.

Therefore, he had to strive, to claim a bright future for himself!

He now desired stability and peace, the last thing he wanted was to see war.

"Your Highness, Cao Yin and Prince Lingjiang are indeed audacious, but the most hateful thing is, the banner they are carrying is..."

"Hmm? What is it?"

"To cleanse the Emperor’s side and remove traitorous ministers!"

"Presumptuous! Beneath the bright sky, there are loyal ministers by my father’s side, where are the traitorous ministers? It’s utter nonsense!"

The eunuch hesitated, unable to resist glancing at Qian Yi, and after much hesitation, said, "Your Highness, the traitorous minister they allude to seems to be... you!

Previously, that Chai Tieniu overturned his confession at the Capital City Government, claiming he was controlled by a poisonous insect to frame the loyal, the matter has stirred up the whole city.

The Emperor has already ordered for silence, but... restraining people’s mouths is harder than restraining a flood, it’s impossible to block the widespread talk!"

Qian Yi was taken aback, then laughed coldly, "So, those fools think I framed him? Ridiculous, truly ridiculous! As a royal prince, would I conspire against a mere Imperial Censor? Is it laughable, gentlemen, is it not laughable? Hahaha, they even call me a traitorous minister?"

"Your Highness, someone is deliberately trying to ruin your reputation!"

"That’s right, that Chai Tieniu must have been bribed, so he’s spouting nonsense. Shouldn’t we send someone to capture him and interrogate him thoroughly?"

A group of young noblemen immediately offered advice to Qian Yi.

"There’s no need, I am the imperial heir, why bother with common people? I will face the Emperor myself about this matter!"

Qian Yi said calmly, then went to see Qi Yun.

Since he intended to participate in the struggle for the throne, his reputation was crucial, how could he let Cao Yin’s old rascal march into Shengjing City shouting about removing traitorous ministers?

How humiliating would that be?

Qi Yun glanced at him, there was a momentary urge to have him beaten to death, but he held back.

"Child, you need not worry about this matter, if Cao Yin dares to come, I will make sure he never returns!"

"But Father, people outside say it was me who framed Li Qingmu, that I wronged the loyal..."

Qi Yun rubbed his brow and said, "The matter of the poisonous insect is too elusive, rumors stop at the wise, what difference does it make if people outside say more? The dead are dead, they’ll stir but fade in a few days, no need to pay attention, you... just focus on your studies!"

"Yes! I take my leave, Father."

"Go!"

Qi Yun watched his retreating figure silently, a glimmer of harshness in his eyes!