Chapter 101: Ineffective Treatment
After Fu Chen left, the only people left in the elegant room were the owner of Baoyue Tower, four men in black, Emperor Gan Jun of Southern Qi, and Tang Ying who was kneeling obediently.
Tang Ying responded to all changes with the same attitude. She knelt on the ground without saying a word, pretending to be a quail. On the contrary, the owner of Baoyue Tower and the four men in black were even more embarrassed than her. They felt a little ashamed to kneel in front of the Emperor of Southern Qi.
"I have failed to fulfill your majesty's will. Please punish me!"
The Southern Qi Emperor waved his hand and said, "It's okay." He changed his expression to a loving one and asked Tang Ying, "Girl, Xiao Jiu insulted you, why did you still protect her?"
Tang Ying thought: Nonsense? If Yuan Shu scolded me, I could scold her back. But if I failed to protect her and let her get hurt, who knows if I can save my life?
But she would also say nice things: "The quarrel between me and the Ninth Princess is a small matter, but the safety of the Ninth Princess is a big matter. I can't ignore her safety just by bickering with her."
Arguing with the princess could really get her accused of "disrespecting the royal family", not to mention that there are not many parents in this world who do not protect their children. It's better for her not to gamble. With the attitude of making a big deal out of a small matter, she defined the quarrel as "a joke". Two little girls of similar age "arguing for fun", she really didn't believe that the Emperor of Southern Qi would punish her.
The Emperor of Southern Qi had no idea what he was thinking of, and a slight smile appeared on his face: "As expected, Yao Niang did not recommend the wrong person. You are brave, resourceful, and able to consider the overall situation." Except for his harsh words, even his background is impeccable.
The Tang family has been loyal for generations, and their loyalty is beyond doubt.
Tang Ying said modestly: "Your Majesty, you are too kind."
The Southern Qi Emperor pondered for a moment, and seemed to have made up his mind and said, "Xiao Jiu's engagement has been finalized, and she is marrying the prince of Nanyue. It is not appropriate for her to be in charge of the Phoenix Department. It is time for her to return to the palace to prepare for her marriage. I have not yet rewarded you properly since you entered the capital, so go back and wait."
The next day, the Emperor of Southern Qi issued an imperial edict, first commemorating the outstanding achievements of the Tang family and the loyalty of Tang Yao and his son, and thinking of the orphan who was left alone, he conferred the title of Princess Changning on Tang Ying, and appointed her to be in charge of the Forbidden Cavalry Sifeng Department. He also gave her money, land, and houses to comfort her.
Tang Ying was still on duty in the palace. She was a little dazed when she received the imperial edict. Many people around her congratulated her. Bao Yi smiled and saluted her: "Do you want to call me Princess or Master from now on?"
When the news reached the Forbidden Cavalry Division, Hongxiang became crazy with jealousy.
Tang Ying was also a disciple of Yao Niang. Not long after she entered the Forbidden Cavalry Division, she was named a princess. She openly took charge of the Phoenix Department of the Forbidden Cavalry Division, and secretly served as the head of the Shadow Department. She had no shortage of wealth, land, houses, and servants. Wasn't it because her father and brother died a worthy death that she was able to receive such an honor?
Wan Yu was heartless and was happy for Tang Ying: "When the Ninth Princess was in charge of the Phoenix Department, she didn't treat us as human beings. The maids around her were all arrogant. Now it's good. Yingying is much better than the Ninth Princess as the head."
Hong Xiang glanced at her coldly, "What's so good about her? She's a junior in terms of seniority, but after coming in, she's overpowering you and me. You're just too generous to think she's good. Don't you think she's scheming and good at scheming? She's lucky that her father and brother died. If her father and brother hadn't died, do you think His Majesty would have made her a princess and let her take charge of the Phoenix Department?"
Wanyu didn't expect Hongxiang to say such cold and heartless words, and immediately said angrily: "Look at what you said? Is Yingying that kind of person? Do you think she is willing to exchange her father and brother's lives for her own power and wealth?" She has always been good-tempered, but she couldn't help it at this moment: "I think it's you who would rather have a father and brother who sacrificed their lives for the country in exchange for your own wealth and glory!"
Hongxiang sneered: "Just wait and see, you will suffer a lot under her control in the future!" She turned her sleeves and left.
Before the Wanshou Festival was over, the news that Tang Ying was appointed as the princess and in charge of the Forbidden Cavalry Sifeng Department spread throughout Kyoto, and even everyone in the palace knew about it.
The Ninth Princess Yuan Shu was so angry that her nose was crooked - wasn't her father creating opportunities for Fu Tang and the others?
At the beginning, she shamelessly flirted with the Imperial Noble Consort and parachuted into the Phoenix Department with the idea that she was the first to get the upper hand. Although in the end, all her efforts were in vain, her feelings for Fu Chen could not be given up or taken back just like that.
Prince Zhao took the opportunity to visit Concubine Wan in the palace, and his several visits actually changed his future mother-in-law's attitude towards him.
He was sweet-tongued and tactful. He expressed his intention to stay in the capital of Southern Qi for a while to study culture. He acted ambitious and affectionate, and he wanted to cover his chest and swear that he loved the Ninth Princess at first sight and would be loyal to her until death. This made Concubine Wan feel that this son-in-law was not bad, except that she felt a little sorry that his family was too far away from Southern Qi.
"She is handsome and has a good family background. When she inherits the throne in the future, she will be the one who has the final say in South Vietnam. She also admires the culture of the Central Plains. What else can you pick on?" Imperial Concubine Wan recalled Fu Chen's expression of disapproval and taught her daughter a lesson: "I have spoiled you! How good do you think the surname Fu is? He is just a minister, cold as ice. You can't even warm him up. He doesn't even care about the princes and princesses. Who else can catch his eye?"
The Ninth Princess was filled with grief and indignation, and almost blurted out two words: Tang Ying.
Tang Ying caught his eye.
This fact made her heart ache.
"Prince Zhao is so nice. He brings you gifts every time he comes and he wants to marry you right away. You don't have to do that now, you're already grown up. I think you've lost your mind chasing after Fu Chen these years. Instead of trying to please Fu Chen all the time and seeing his face, you might as well marry Prince Zhao. Prince Zhao is willing to cherish you and care about you. Isn't he much better than Fu Chen?" She despised her daughter's infatuation with Fu Chen the most.
No one cares about you. As a princess, can't you have some backbone? !
The Ninth Princess cried out, "How is he better than Fu Chen? Although Fu Chen ignored me, he is not interested in women. You have been living in the palace and you don't know what kind of person Prince Zhao is. After returning to Beijing, I asked someone and found out that he stayed in Yuanyang Tower for two or three days after entering Beijing. Those sweet words were just to coax you, but you took them seriously!"
She was single-minded and once she had decided on Fu Chen, she did not feel that his attitude was cold. Instead, she felt that such a Lord Fu was more reassuring. At least he would not fool people with sweet words. He not only coaxed her but also other women.
Imperial Concubine Wan sighed, " Your father treats mother well, right? Everyone knows that your father loves mother deeply, but that doesn't stop him from having three harems and six courtyards and having children with other women." She stroked the Ninth Princess's head gently, "Why are you so stupid? As long as a man is willing to spend time to coax you, it means that he has you in his heart. As for whether he has someone else in his heart, that is not something we women can control."
The imperial concubine Wan, who was deeply favored by the emperor of Southern Qi, had a rare look of sadness on her always bright and beautiful face: "Put away those silly ideas of being together forever and get married properly."
After the King of Nanyue successfully proposed marriage, he discussed the wedding date with the Emperor of Southern Qi. Since his son refused to return to Nanyue, it would be better for him to get married earlier so that there would be someone to take care of him. So he suggested to the Emperor of Southern Qi that the two children should get married as soon as possible while he was still in the capital.
The Emperor of Southern Qi did not object to marrying his daughter off. After all, Yuan Shu was old enough and it was time for her to settle down and get married.
The emperor and his ministers reached an agreement in private, but had not yet asked the Imperial Observatory to select an auspicious day for the wedding. The Emperor's birthday festival had just ended when a thunderbolt struck, shocking everyone - Crown Prince Yuanqi had been bedridden for a long time and no treatment had worked... and he died.
