You can't only love the Qing Dynasty when you're eating the fruits of others' labor.

Chapter 117 Forced to Stab Kong Sizhen

Jiang Qingyun closed the door of the small building with his foot, looked around to make sure no one was inside.

Then, he looked at Kong Sizhen.

Putting aside prejudices, this woman is beautiful and has a lovely figure.

"Woooooo~"

With her mouth covered, Kong Sizhen struggled and kicked fiercely, her face turning red from holding her breath.

……

Jiang Qingyun grabbed her collar and pushed her against the wall.

thump~
Then, he lowered his head and leaned closer.

Kong Sizhen was astonished and tried to call for help, but she couldn't move her body. She felt that this audacious bastard was actually asking for help with his mouth, and his claws were becoming more and more unruly.

My mind was filled with emotion, my fear dissipated, and feelings began to stir within me.

Having given up its original struggle, it was like a lump of cotton, ready to be cut and patted at will.

A voice screamed in my mind: How could he do such a crazy thing here, in the solemn Forbidden City?

Jiang Qingyun had been taken over by another version of herself, and all rules, morals, and consequences were thrown to the back of her mind.

He grabbed Kong Sizhen by the collar, spun her 180 degrees, and pushed her against the wall again.

thump~
Kong Sizhen was dizzy from the impact, and then a chill ran down her spine, causing her to shiver instantly.

He whispered weakly:

"Be careful, someone might come."

However, the furious Jiang Qingyun wouldn't listen and quickly headed straight for his destination.

At this moment, kill without hesitation.

It's not for any other reason than to thwart those who are impeaching us today, and to increase our chances of success.

……

It's like waves crashing against rocks.

Kong Sizhen's previous arrogance, anger, and hatred vanished without a trace; this is what it means to be subjugated.

But less than half an incense stick's time~
Afterwards, the two looked at each other in silence.

The small building was very quiet.

"Jiang Lang, why did you stand me up that day? Did you think I wasn't pretty enough?"

"I have a wife, and you have a husband. Why create a doomed and tragic relationship?"

"Jiang Lang, when men and women love each other, why must they demand a result?"

"If you don't want the result, what do you want?"

"Joy and freedom."

……

What's the situation between you and Sun Yanling?

“He is my father’s fiancé, a relationship from the previous generation. I don’t like him, but I will definitely marry him.”

"You're a rather contradictory person."

"Ah."

"Tell your father not to get involved. Just say that it was a minor disagreement between the two sides due to a business dispute, and that the misunderstanding has been cleared up. Those people can't impeach me; on the contrary, I'll kill them."

Kong Sizhen nodded gently.

“Jiang Lang, you are different from other men.”

"What's the difference?"

puff~
Kong Sizhen smiled radiantly.

"That's not what I meant. I meant that you're not like other men who are timid and cautious. You're just a madman. You should leave now. You're lucky you didn't run into anyone today."

The two of them left the small building one after the other.

Jiang Qingyun headed south to the Thirteen Offices.

Kong Sizhen took small, quick steps northward, heading back to Cining Palace. On her way, she encountered several anxious palace maids from Cining Palace.

"Princess, we've been looking for you everywhere."

"I just wandered around, but I've troubled you all. Let's go back to the palace."

At this moment, Kong Sizhen was completely different from before. She was reserved, virtuous, and elegant, speaking softly and with a gentle and sweet smile.

……

Cining Palace.

When Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang saw Kong Sizhen return, she quickly waved to her.

"Come here, girl, sit next to me."

"Yes."

Kong Sizhen was graceful and her movements were elegant and flawless.

Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang liked it even more.

"Girl, I'll arrange a marriage for you. Today, among the talented young men in the Forbidden City, as long as they are not married, whichever one you fancy, I'll act as your matchmaker." "Empress Dowager, I am already engaged."

"Really?"

“He is one of my father’s comrades-in-arms, and the marriage was arranged 10 years ago.”

"well."

Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang nodded regretfully. Breaking up the engagement was definitely not an option; it would sound terrible if word got out.

"Girl, we're destined to be together. How about I adopt you as my goddaughter?"

"I could never ask for the Empress Dowager's favor."

A large group of noble ladies and wives watched and listened, and they were all extremely jealous. They wished they could drag Kong Sizhen down and give her a good slap until her nose bled.

……

Royal tea room.

Jiang Qingyun spotted Minister of Personnel Feng Shuan in the crowd from afar and immediately gave him a look.

Feng Shuan understood immediately and got up to leave.

The two found a quiet spot and whispered to each other.

"Brother Feng, cough cough, I heard someone is eyeing your position as Minister?"

"Prince Li is dissatisfied with me and wants to replace me with Liu Zhengzong, the Right Vice Minister. Liu Zhengzong has been making a lot of noise and has won over many officials to force me to abdicate. Even you know about this?"

"Brother Feng, what are you thinking?"

"What can I do? If all else fails, I'll just go home and go fishing."

Jiang Qingyun smiled.

Feng Shuan's expression began to change, first with confusion, then with dissatisfaction, and finally with surprise.

"Brother Jiang, you?"

"Just wait, I'll get revenge for you today."

"Ah! Ah? Tell me in detail, please tell me in detail."

"It's too late, Brother Feng. Remember, you must not utter a sound or get involved today."

After saying this, Jiang Qingyun left with a meaningful smile and strode away.

Feng Shuan instantly became full of energy.

……

Two quarters past the hour of Wei (1-3 PM).

As the elegant music began, the officials entered the hall, and the banquet commenced.

Normally, Jiang Qingyun, a mere fourth-rank official, would not be qualified to eat and drink in the Hall of Supreme Harmony; even a third-rank official might not be allowed to sit in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

However, Shunzhi said one thing.

Jiang Qingyun was given special permission to have an extra chair added to the table closest to the entrance of the hall.

"Gentlemen, please allow me this opportunity."

The crowd was forced to squeeze in, silently cursing a hundred times in their hearts.

You, a lowly wild goose, are sitting at the same table as us noble cranes, unicorns, golden pheasants, and lions. How the hell can you eat?

However, Jiang Qingyun was very hungry because of the strenuous exercise, so he not only ate a lot, but also ate with great relish.

He poured his own wine and cut his own meat. His unrestrained eating manner left a deep impression even on the eunuchs who served the dishes.

A royal banquet is a privilege.

You fucking actually eat it?
……

Emperor Shunzhi, sitting atop the throne, witnessed this scene and couldn't help but chuckle.

"Empress Mother, look over there, what kind of way is Jiang Qingyun eating?"

"Like a hungry wolf."

Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang also found it amusing and took a few more glances at it.

Such an eating manner suggests a simple-minded and rude official. However, she was still uneasy.

Unexpectedly, the newlywed empress was displeased.

"Your Majesty, your subject's rudeness is a breach of etiquette before the Emperor."

"As the Empress, you should treat others with kindness. The New Year's Eve banquet is a time for joy and harmony. If you punish a minister for his eating habits, it will damage the royal family's reputation."

This time, Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang did not speak up for the Empress.

"Your Majesty is right. The royal family has the bearing of royalty."

Shunzhi pointed to a plate of venison and a pot of wine on his table that had not been touched.

"Give that table to Jiang Qingyun."

"Whoo."

The chief eunuch, Wu Liangfu, personally carried it down, attracting countless stares along the way.

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