The Favored Little Peasant Seizes the Heroine's Script!-Chapter 495 - 455: A Mother’s Debt, A Son’s Compensation
Upon seeing the attitude of Wei Dingjiang and Yuan Yindi, Emperor Xia knew that these two had some grievances in their hearts.
If it were some other emperor, they might feel their imperial dignity was challenged and definitely become furious. But Emperor Xia was not the average emperor; he wasn’t the type who liked to dominate everything.
"Today, there are no sovereigns and subjects, just relatives talking, please sit!"
Emperor Xia looked at the two, sighing lightly.
Wei Dingjiang, upon hearing this, glanced at Yuan Yindi and then sat down.
Seeing Wei Dingjiang take a seat, Yuan Yindi eventually chose to sit beside him.
He and Wei Dingjiang were in-laws, and Emperor Xia was also Wei Dingjiang’s brother-in-law, so calling them relatives was not an exaggeration.
"I know you both harbor resentment in your hearts!"
"If I were in your place, I would be angry too, very angry!"
Put oneself in another’s shoes!
If his own son had been schemed against and labeled as a wife-caster, if his own daughter had nearly been harmed by someone, he would also be furious enough to want to kill.
But the problem now was, the person who orchestrated everything was his Emperor Xia’s mother, and while she did it not solely for him, part of the reason was indeed for him.
Thus, the cause and effect of all this, Emperor Xia had to shoulder, whether he wanted to or not.
"Brother-in-law, since you understand our feelings, you should know that this matter isn’t easily let go!"
Wei Dingjiang was not at all polite with Emperor Xia.
Although he knew that forcing Emperor Xia like this would definitely cause discontent, yet Wei Dingjiang still wanted to seek justice for his son and daughter-in-law.
Clearly, it was the Empress Dowager who made a mistake, but just because she was the Empress Dowager and the biological mother of his daughter-in-law, can she talk nonsense without any justification?
"I know!"
How could Emperor Xia not know?
It was precisely because he knew that he had to bring Wei Dingjiang and Yuan Yindi here.
"I asked you here just to see how you can let go of this issue!"
"Any conditions, as long as I can meet them, I will do my best."
Emperor Xia had a bitter expression, yet his gaze remained determined.
Yuan Yindi said nothing but looked toward Wei Dingjiang.
Wei Dingjiang also remained silent, just sinking into contemplation.
If someone else said these words that Emperor Xia did, it would surely be an advancing retreat, making them deliberate by themselves. But when Emperor Xia said these words, he truly meant it.
They could freely propose their requirements, and as long as it was something Emperor Xia could accomplish, he would definitely do it.
"Brother-in-law, this matter is very difficult, you know?"
Wei Dingjiang looked at Emperor Xia, his expression was somewhat troubled as well.
To be precise, he truly didn’t know what requirement to make.
He indeed wanted to seek justice for his son and daughter-in-law, but could such requirements be made casually?
"In-law, you?"
"I’m thick-skinned enough to call Aiqing an in-law, is that okay?"
Emperor Xia looked toward Yuan Yindi, trying to use a smile and warm tone to speak.
Yuan Yindi took a deep breath, saying: "I request resignation!"
Making requirements?
Like Wei Dingjiang, Yuan Yindi also didn’t know how to make one.
Don’t forget, after all, the Empress Dowager was Wei Wushang’s grandmother.
This kinship was laid out here, unless the Eldest Princess severed her mother-daughter relationship with the Empress Dowager, otherwise, this so-called grievance would eventually diminish.
Sandwiched in the middle, what they did today might as well be like Zhu Bajie looking into the mirror, neither fish nor fowl.
However, Yuan Yindi also had his own ideas.
He couldn’t seek justice for his daughter, but he could choose not to serve Daxia.
"Commoner takes leave!"
After Yuan Yindi finished speaking, he directly stood up, finally bowing to Emperor Xia before turning to walk out.
At this moment, not even Emperor Xia, but even Wei Dingjiang was shocked by Yuan Yindi’s actions.
By the time both came to their senses, Yuan Yindi had already walked out of the Imperial Study Room.
"No, Yuan Aiqing, stay!"
"In-law!"
Emperor Xia and Wei Dingjiang stood up one after another, speaking almost simultaneously.
However, Yuan Yindi left without hesitation.
By the time Emperor Xia and Wei Dingjiang chased to the entrance of the Imperial Study Room, they saw Yuan Yindi had already walked quite the distance.
"Brother-in-law, this time, isn’t this amusing?"
Wei Dingjiang turned back to look at Emperor Xia, his face full of mockery.
Emperor Xia, looking immensely frustrated at Wei Dingjiang, said: "Watching me make a fool of myself, do you enjoy it that much?"
"Of course I do!"
Wei Dingjiang laughed even more heartily, "Brother-in-law, if there’s nothing else, then I will also head back."
"Oh, by the way, recently I’ve felt a bit unwell, so for a short period, I will not attend court sessions. If there’s anything, Brother-in-law, you will have to find someone else knowledgeable!"
Upon realizing he truly had no way to take action against the Empress Dowager, Wei Dingjiang opted for the same retaliatory strategy as Yuan Yindi.
"Minister, takes leave!"
Wei Dingjiang was truly in a good mood at this moment.
Although he didn’t do anything against the Empress Dowager, yet, he indeed made Emperor Xia unhappy.
The old saying goes, a father’s debt is repaid by the son.
This phrase could also apply to the Empress Dowager.
A mother’s debt repaid by the son!
Watching Wei Dingjiang leave, Emperor Xia was genuinely dumbfounded this time.
Yuan Yindi was talented; his intention was to make great use of him.
Currently, Yuan Yindi’s official position was the Imperial Censor with two thousand stones, just slightly below the Prime Minister. Emperor Xia planned to eventually elevate Yuan Yindi to the position of Prime Minister.
But now, Yuan Yindi resigned.
Alright, if that was the case alone, he still had other competent candidates.
But the fact that Wei Dingjiang also walked away made the situation much bigger.
Wei Dingjiang was not just an individual; he was the head of the Wei Family. If he walked away, those in the court from the Wei Family might well follow suit.
By then, the court might even face paralysis.
"What the heck is all this?"
Emperor Xia felt mentally exhausted.
"Tired now, destroy everything!"
Emperor Xia sat on the steps. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦
At that moment, he suddenly felt a desire to quit as well.
"Your Majesty!"
The chief eunuch Chen Lian appeared by Emperor Xia’s side, speaking softly, "The Prince Consort must be acting out of anger; the Wei Family still has the old general. The old man wouldn’t look on idly while the Prince Consort makes trouble!"
"That may not be the case!"
Emperor Xia glanced at Chen Lian, not even slightly cheered by Chen Lian’s words of consolation.
"Your Majesty, why not pay a visit to the old general then?"
"I have no other choice!"
Emperor Xia considered for a moment, feeling that Chen Lian’s suggestion carried some sense.
This matter, after all, has significant implications.
The Wei Family and Daxia were in the same boat; if something went wrong with Daxia, the Wei Family would also be affected. Given Mr. Wei’s tendency to prioritize the big picture, he definitely wouldn’t look on while Wei Dingjiang caused trouble.
By the time Emperor Xia brought people to see Wei Huo, Wei Dingjiang had already chased to Yuan Yindi’s home.
At this moment, Yuan Yindi was packing with Ruan Wan, preparing to leave the Capital.
Saying he would resign indeed meant resigning, without any hesitation.
