I have suffered enough in my previous life, my cousin will never marry me

Chapter 118 Killing two birds with one stone

When she first came to Yuhua Town, that bastard Fu Mingchi tricked her into going to Qinglan Temple. Although Ye Wanshu had some intentions of teasing him that day, it was more for self-protection, fearing that he would do something bad to her.

I didn't expect that he would dare to use this matter to bind me.

Pulling her lips, Ye Wanshu's eyes shone with a hint of mockery. "It's just a casual act. Who would take it seriously? Hasn't he always thought this way? Why is he pretending to be ignorant now when he knows the truth?"

Mother Yan sighed silently, realizing that the girl was determined to draw a clear line between herself and Prince Yongning.

Being broken off from engagement without any reason is a hurdle that no one can overcome. Now she couldn't persuade the girl anymore and could only leave the room in disappointment.

She walked to the gate of the courtyard with a lonely look on her face. Looking at Fu Mingchi, whose lips were pale from the rain, Mother Yan slowly walked forward with an umbrella. She thought about what the girl had said, but she couldn't repeat it when it came to her lips.

"Your Highness." Mother Yan lowered her head, hesitant to speak.

Fu Mingchi closed his eyes and said weakly, "She doesn't want to see me again?"

Mother Yan shook her head forcefully: "Your Highness, my daughter has just been through too much stress lately. How about you go back first and wait for her to calm down. Then I'll send someone to invite you over."

Fu Mingchi glanced towards the courtyard, his eyes dark, "I'm not going anywhere."

Mother Yan handed him the umbrella distressedly: "Then your highness should hold the umbrella."

"No need." Fu Mingchi stood in the rain in a daze, as if he had lost his soul.

Mother Yan was completely at her wit's end. She was so frightened that she had to retreat.

Since the young lady had spoken out and refused to let Prince Yongning enter Taowu, she and the others could not continue to guard here. They exchanged glances with Tian Fu and Chu Yin and went back to the yard.

The spring rain continued for three whole days, and the rain became heavier and heavier, making the entire Jiangnan area look like it was being submerged.

Fu Mingchi stood outside Taowu for three whole days, which not only worried everyone in Taowu, but the news also quickly spread to Yuzhou City.

When Princess Qining and her daughter Zhao Yingying learned that their sister-in-law and nephew had been so servile for that country girl, they were filled with righteous indignation and ran directly to Concubine Zhang's courtyard to make a scene.

"Sister-in-law, why are you doing this?"

Princess Qining scolded with resentment, "Ming Chi is the lord of Yuezhou. He can marry any woman he wants. You condescended to be a servant to that bitch, but now Ming Chi is injured and has been standing in the rain for three days in Taowu. But that bitch doesn't appreciate your kindness. Is she trying to kill Ming Chi?"

Concubine Zhang was naturally very angry and felt sorry for her son, but after all, it was the Yongning Palace that was at fault, so how could she blame others?

Besides, the girl didn't beg the palace for help, so she didn't have the confidence to go to war and hold her accountable.

Glancing indifferently at her daughter who was unconscious on the bed, Concubine Zhang coldly spat out two words: "Get out."

"Sister-in-law," Princess Qining's eyes turned red with anxiety. "What on earth are you afraid of? Isn't she just an orphan who is despised by everyone and even the Ji family doesn't want to acknowledge her? Why are you so afraid of her?"

After saying this, he walked out viciously: "I can't stand by and watch Ming Chi being humiliated like this. I must teach that bitch a lesson today."

Seeing that the mother and daughter were about to rush out the door, Concubine Zhang stood up.

"stop."

Concubine Zhang angrily scolded: "How do you want to deal with her?"

"I," Princess Qining choked on the spot.

"If it was your daughter whose engagement was broken off, would you still be able to stand here and speak to me with such confidence?"

Concubine Zhang took a deep breath and said, "If your daughter is capable and can hold Ming Chi's heart, how can I be willing to watch him go out and mess around with other women?"

Zhao Yingying was very dissatisfied and curled her lips silently: "That's because my aunt doesn't want to match me with my cousin."

"Why, do I need to force you two together for a love affair?"

Concubine Zhang said displeasedly, "They say those who are close to water get the moon first. You've been by his side since you were little, but you haven't won his favor at all. Now you blame me?"

Butler Zhao also felt that the cousin's words were unfair to the Concubine Dowager, and hurriedly tried to persuade her, "Cousin, you have seen that His Highness is just like that. Wasn't this marriage between the Ji family arranged by the Concubine Dowager, and yet His Highness broke off the engagement in the blink of an eye?"

"Shut up," Zhao Yingying yelled at Butler Zhao, feeling even more upset. "No matter what my aunt says, I will never watch my cousin be seduced by that bitch again. I'm going to make her pay today."

After saying that, he rushed out of the door. Concubine Zhang shook her head helplessly, not wanting to say anything more.

The Lord of Qining County pretended not to see it, turned his head away proudly and walked out the door.

At this time, in the Pacification Commissioner's Office, Gu Tingchen also heard about the Taowu incident.

I thought Fu Mingchi was just a little arrogant, but I didn't expect him to be so shameless and to keep pestering Wanwan.

I guess after this incident, Wanwan has seen Fu Mingchi's true face.

"Is there any news about Xue Jiu?"

Standing on the watchtower, looking at the continuous rain, Gu Tingchen asked in a deep voice.

Liu Zhang shook his head: "Xue Jiu is the brother-in-law of King Yan. He has always been good at practical matters. After receiving the news from the young master, he will definitely lead the troops back to the capital."

As soon as he finished speaking, a messenger suddenly climbed up in a hurry.

Gu Tingchen's eyes lit up, and he asked anxiously, "Where's Xue Jiu? Has he returned with his troops?"

The messenger shook his head tremblingly and handed a letter to Gu Tingchen.

Gu Tingchen tore open the envelope, read the letter with a gloomy expression, and was so angry that his face turned blue.

Liu Zhang noticed something was wrong and quickly took the letter and examined it, his brows furrowed. "Xue Jiu actually defected to the enemy and helped the pirates flood Qizhou, annihilating the Qizhou army."

Gu Tingchen's pupils widened and his fists were clenched tightly, making a creaking sound.

"Young Master, the lives of hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians in Qizhou were destroyed by this sinister villain. If the Queen Mother knew about this, she would be furious."

Liu Zhang said angrily, "Xue Jiu said in his letter that he was defending Qizhou for the imperial court, but in reality, he was negotiating terms with you. He wanted you to plead with Prince Yongning before he would return to Yuzhou."

"Return to Yuzhou?"

Gu Tingchen smiled sinisterly: "Since he is so unruly, what's the point of keeping him around?"

Liu Zhang understood the hint and said, "Young Master, you are righteous. I will go and discuss with Prince Yongning how to deal with the rebels together. As long as you and Prince Yongning make peace temporarily, we will be able to completely put down the rebellion in Qizhou."

"Shake hands and make peace?" Gu Tingchen rolled his eyes at him with disdain: "Your brain is really in the wrong place. What are we doing in Yuezhou this time?"

Liu Zhang hesitated and said, "Find evidence that Prince Yongning is colluding with officials from other states, and place one of our own people in his place in Yuezhou."

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

Gu Tingchen's eyes flashed with murderous intent: "I can spare Xue Jiu, you send a message to Xue Jiu, asking him to abandon the city and retreat back to Yuzhou."

"If this happens, the pirates will advance unimpeded. Countless people along the coast will suffer tragically, and the number of cities lost is unfathomable."

Liu Zhang advised with great concern: "Young Master, the best strategy right now is to appease Xue Jiu and let him hold on to Qizhou."

"You short-sighted fool, since Qizhou is destined to be lost, why not let him lose something more valuable."

Gu Tingchen said, "The pirates are advancing rapidly. Fu Mingchi will be overwhelmed when he has to face them. I can then make him flee without return. This way, we can avoid the risk of the Pacification Commissioner's 50,000 cavalry turning against us and get rid of Fu Mingchi. It's like killing two birds with one stone. The loss of a few cities and the casualties of some untouchables are nothing."

Although this plan was a bit cruel, it was indeed a good strategy to get rid of Fu Mingchi, so Liu Zhang didn't dare to say anything more.

"When I have eliminated Fu Mingchi for the imperial court and won over the people of Yuezhou, I will personally lead the army to eliminate the threat from the sea, reclaim the northern lands, and restore the former glory of our Great Ye Dynasty."

Gu Tingchen's ambition made Liu Zhang admire him very much.

"I'll arrange it right away." Liu Zhang responded excitedly and left.

Looking at the pouring rain, Gu Tingchen's erratic eyes gradually became firm.

"Wanwan, it won't be long before I can take you back to Lin'an."

(End of this chapter)