The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 919 - 503: Xiao Jinxing and An Ning Lay Their Cards on the Table (Third Update)
An Ning looked at Xiao Jinxing.
Xiao Jinxing nodded and said, "I agree with the Empress’s view. Today, Zhang Wenhe saved a life with good intentions but was punished because of worldly views, which is truly unjust. As for Qing Yan, as a woman protecting her purity and wanting to drown herself is understandable. Allowing Zhang Wenhe to take responsibility for Qing Yan not only honors Zhang Wenhe’s chivalrous heart but also ensures Qing Yan’s purity ends well. A gentleman should fulfill the beauty of others, especially me and the Empress. Such a perfect outcome, I support it."
Bai Mowan listened to Xiao Jinxing’s words, trembling with anger.
"Moreover, with the Empress’s enthronement imminent, I intended to pardon the world, and since the Empress is kind-hearted, I naturally agree." Xiao Jinxing added again.
This showed the affectionate harmony between husband and wife.
"I thank Your Majesty for the grace." An Ning replied respectfully.
Xiao Jinxing smiled lightly at An Ning.
The smile was as brilliant as sunlight.
The Emperor, originally a powerful presence, appeared gentle and cordial in front of the Empress.
Fear, deep fear.
All the concubines knew well how to protect themselves in the harem.
"Regarding today’s matter with Zhang Wenhe and Qing Yan, let’s settle it by having Zhang Wenhe marry Qing Yan." An Ning issued the decree, glancing at Zhang Wenhe and Qing Yan, "Do either of you have objections?"
Zhang Wenhe looked at An Ning.
An Ning gave him a look.
Zhang Wenhe respectfully said, "I have no objections. I am willing to marry Miss Qing Yan to make amends for damaging her purity."
"And Qing Yan?"
"This servant is willing. This servant thanks the Emperor and Empress for the grace." Qing Yan said emotionally, kowtowing.
At this moment, Bai Mowan wished she could kill her!
An Ning looked at the furious Bai Mowan.
Bai Mowan naturally noticed An Ning’s gaze.
Their eyes met, filled with hostility.
An Ning asked, "Bai Concubine, do you have any more opinions? Do you still think I have not acted fairly and justly?"
"Since the Emperor has approved the Empress’s decision, how could I have any complaints?" Bai Mowan said sarcastically.
An Ning sneered, not caring at all.
Today, Bai Mowan truly lost both the person and the soldiers.
Not only did she fail to make Zhang Wenhe pay any price, but she also lost a trusted palace attendant.
Even if the Palace Attendant betrayed her, it wouldn’t make her regret, but ultimately, to be the closest to her, that person couldn’t be like an ordinary palace maid and would certainly be wiser and more sensible than an ordinary Palace Attendant. The more crucial point is, even if she no longer wanted the Palace Attendant, it should be her right to deal with it, not anyone else’s.
This was a blatant slap in the face.
"Since Bai Concubine also has no objections, then as I have said..."
"Empress. I have no objections to Zhang Wenhe and Qing Yan marrying, but I implore the Empress to let Zhang Wenhe leave the harem with Qing Yan. Zhang Wenhe, after all, is an outsider. Even though this incident happened because of his good intentions, it is nonetheless against the rules. This time Zhang Wenhe saved Qing Yan, so he can marry her as compensation. Next time, if Zhang Wenhe saves someone else, can it also be handled this way? If this continues, what decency remains?" Bai Mowan argued.
An Ning had anticipated that Bai Mowan would not give in so easily.
She wouldn’t let Zhang Wenhe suffer unfair treatment in the palace any longer. Even if Bai Mowan didn’t say it today, she would have arranged for Zhang Wenhe to leave the Imperial Palace later.
"Bai Concubine’s argument is reasonable. It was improper to bring Zhang Wenhe into the palace, an oversight of mine. Today, Zhang Wenhe will leave the palace with Qing Yan, and in the future, no outsiders can spend the night in the palace!" An Ning decreed.
"The Empress is wise." Bai Mowan wickedly smiled.
Even if Zhang Wenhe couldn’t be killed, at least An Ning, like her, wouldn’t have a helping hand in the palace!
An Ning gave Bai Mowan a cold glance.
Thinking you succeeded, haven’t you?!
An Ning turned to Xiao Jinxing, "Matters of the harem have troubled the Emperor."
Meaning, it’s time for you to leave now.
"No matter." Xiao Jinxing replied gently, "Today I have just finished the morning court session, so I can rest a little. If the Empress is not busy, keep me company in the harem for a walk."
An Ning really wanted to say she was very busy.
Even if she weren’t busy, she wouldn’t want to accompany him.
The next moment.
Xiao Jinxing took An Ning’s hand and left.
"Farewell to the Emperor, farewell to the Empress." All the concubines saluted.
Watching their departing figures, they were filled with envy.
The Emperor was so intimate with the Empress, and they were such a fitting pair.
At this moment, they couldn’t help but glance at Bai Mowan.
No matter how arrogant she was in the harem, no matter how powerful she became, she had never seen her close to the Emperor, nor heard of the Emperor making any advances towards her.
Wondering where her confidence came from?!
Thinking of it now, how embarrassing!
Bai Mowan certainly noticed the mocking eyes around her.
Today’s humiliation, she will repay a hundredfold!
...
In the harem.
An Ning felt uneasy being held by Xiao Jinxing like this.
Finally, she couldn’t help but move her hand, wanting to break free.
Yet, Xiao Jinxing deliberately held on tighter.
"No one is watching," An Ning couldn’t help but say.
Meaning, if you’re acting, it’s enough.
"I’m not doing it for anyone to see," Xiao Jinxing said word by word.
"Not for Bai Mowan to see?" An Ning raised an eyebrow.
"No."
"Are you going to act against the Bai Family?" An Ning didn’t want to argue with Xiao Jinxing.
There were many things she felt necessary to lay bare with Xiao Jinxing.
She couldn’t blindly be a pawn of Xiao Jinxing again.
"Yes." Xiao Jinxing nodded.
An Ning, being clever as she was, couldn’t possibly not guess what he was doing all this for. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦
"So you are using me to provoke the Bai Family into rebellion. By doing this, as an emperor under scrutiny from all directions, you gain a reasonable justification to take down the Bai Family and reclaim military authority. Is that so?" An Ning said calmly.
She wondered if this was the reason Xiao Jinxing brought her back.
She didn’t know why it took Xiao Jinxing five years to finally decide to act against the Bai Family?
In truth, when he first ascended the throne after capturing Beimu Country, he was more popular in the military camp. Even if part of the Bai Family’s military power was taken, the Bai Family had to endure it, for it was Xiao Jinxing who led them to victory, and he had high prestige among the Bai Family’s troops.
However now, after five years, with Bai Mowan being so scheming, Bai Moyi must have stabilized military morale. Moving now would trigger a backlash from the Bai Family’s army, making it more challenging and likely to backfire.
Was it because Xiao Jinxing pitied Bai Mowan’s injury back then and used this as restitution? And now, after five years, Bai Mowan pushing her limits, the existence of the Bai Family’s army poses a direct threat to his power, prompting him to reclaim it under his control!
An Ning pondered, feeling a mix of emotions.
Her return truly altered the plot significantly.
Xiao Jinxing and Bai Mowan were bound to clash over power.
But wasn’t Bai Mowan afraid of repeating the tragedy of the previous life?!
