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Chapter 211 Am I Crazy? Stealing the Matchmaker’s Business

Chapter 211: Chapter 211 Am I Crazy? Stealing the Matchmaker’s Business

When the carriage stopped in front of the Imperial Palace gate, Ji Ge and Ji Huo hopped off, and after Cui Yun bent down and stepped out of the carriage, he pressed his fingertip against the forehead of the girl who had just revealed half her face.

"Sit back down."

Shen Hua sluggishly let out an ’ah’ sound.

"But I—"

"Sit back down."

The tone of Cui Yun was indifferent, his voice a bit slower than before.

"This matter does not require you or Miss Wei to make an appearance."

Shen Hua slapped away his hand.

She was not happy anymore.

Cui Yun: "Wait here."

The girl glared at him.

"Once this is settled, I’ll take you to Xuan Residence."

Shen Hua still didn’t speak.

Both of them remained at an impasse.

On the other side, Ji Huo who couldn’t wait any longer: "Are we going or not? While you two are dilly-dallying with your reluctant farewell, it’s laughable! It’s my misfortune! My misfortune! It’s not like you two are parting forever!"

Watching several people enter the Imperial Palace, Shen Hua looked listless.

Wei Yingying seemed even more wilted than her.

That person Ji Teng was extremely timid; to him, the Imperial Palace was probably a nightmare.

"Shen Hua."

"Lend me some silver."

Shen Hua was bewildered.

"What happened today, I wronged the Third Prince, so I’ve decided to give him more silver as compensation."

These days, Wei Yingying was truly destitute.

Shen Hua took out a roll of silver notes. Wei Yingying counted them, and knowing how much was there, didn’t forget to remind her: "By the way, remember to compensate Marquis Cui. He has been running around specifically for your sake."

"He is willing to do so."

Shen Hua felt troubled too: "I didn’t force him."

Wei Yingying noticed it.

Sometimes Shen Hua was to the utmost brilliant, but sometimes she was sorely lacking in social graces.

Just like... a nurtured flower, someone watering it, someone fertilizing, someone shading her from the scorching sun; all she had to do was keep her petals brightly blooming vibrantly.

Shen Hua must have been well protected by someone, life going smoothly, hence, it was only natural for her to accept the kindness of others.

Wei Yingying was unaware of the Shen Family crisis.

She would also not know how miserable Shen Hua’s past life was. Shen Hua could indulge to the extreme because she was born beautiful, thus receiving the greatest malice this world has for a girl.

Everyone used her, but nobody taught her the ways of the world.

Back then, after Shen Wei’s death, Shen Hua’s days were as long as years; at first, she did not know Shen Qu’s true colors.

Shen Qu said, "Yangyang is feeling unwell and weak, so just stay in the house."

Indeed, Shen Hua really hadn’t gone out for a long time.

And Shen Qu took the opportunity to cut off Shen Hua’s chances of communicating with the outside world. Manager Sun was in a panic, yet he could not see Shen Hua at all.

During this period, the girl learned to write.

Also during this time, she was in a daze, and then she learned of Shen Qu’s conspiracy and her stepbrother’s dirty schemes.

Wei Yingying clutched the silver notes.

"These past few days, I found out something and felt quite sorry for the Third Prince."

Shen Hua’s eyes looked at her clearly.

Wei Yingying, having nothing better to do, slowly told Shen Hua: "When the official first ascended the throne, in order to consolidate power, he deliberately suppressed the old ministers and supported the new favorites. Among them, the Zhou Family were the old ministers, and the Wang Family were the new favorites."

Both parties’ powers were incompatible, like fire and water.

Emperor He sat on the Dragon Chair, watching the two residences fight.

"The Zhou Family, leading the old ministers who had been long settled in Shengjing, was not to be underestimated in terms of connections and methods. Just when they could snuff out the fire on the Wang Family, the newcomers, Emperor He intervened. He earnestly admonished them and then arranged a marriage between Prince Zhou and the two families, attempting to make the factions get along harmoniously."

But the Zhou Family girl had an existing marriage engagement.

And how could the Wang Family willingly accept a Zhou Family girl into their home? But the Wang Family was the left and right arm that the Emperor trusted, so they were ought to solve problems for their lord.

Shen Hua listened attentively.

"On the wedding day, the Zhou Family girl, with her strong character, committed suicide by hanging herself in the bridal chamber. The Zhou Family was utterly enraged. With a distinction between ruler and subject, they dared not blame Emperor He. Instead, they directed all their hatred towards the Wang Family. They proclaimed that a life owed must be repaid with a life, otherwise this matter would never be dropped."

The Wang Family felt aggrieved, after marrying a girl who died, they hadn’t even sought retribution from the Zhou Family yet.

The incident caused a great uproar at the time. And Emperor He’s grip on the Dragon Throne was not that secure, even restricted under the influence of both new and old parties, becoming extremely passive.

Wei Yingying paused, her tone slowing down.

"Until— Shao Wu of Xihai County, a king of a different surname, stepped in to smooth things over."

The grievances of Prince Zhou, Shen Hua did not know, but as soon as Wei Yingying mentioned Prince Huai’an, she had an idea.

Not waiting for Wei Yingying to continue, she soothingly patted Wei Yingying’s hand.

Wei Yingying: "Emperor He intended to win him over, that same year, Prince Huai’an’s legitimate sister entered the palace and was immensely favored as a concubine, giving birth to a son the next year, and was honored as Consort Shao."

Her son, named Ji Teng, was three years old.

Later, Emperor He firmly established his reign, and the first to be executed was everyone in the Prince Huai’an Mansion, including the Young Heir who had been born only seven days earlier. The second was the Zhou Residence.

The disposal of the Zhou Residence was merely to assert authority. However, Prince Huai’an was charged with the crime of plotting rebellion.

Whether the rebellion was real or falsified, as long as it came from the Emperor’s mouth, it was considered the truth.

This is the Emperor.

Ji Teng suffered these punishments simply because his uncle was a rebel.

Wei Yingying suddenly changed the topic, "Let’s not talk about these depressing matters, continue with what you were saying."

Shen Hua frowned.

"Marquis Cui has been quite attentive to you, you should at least show some gratitude."

Shen Hua: "He doesn’t accept silver notes."

"That’s because the Marquis doesn’t lack money!"

"Then what does he lack?"

Wei Yingying fell into deep thought.

Indeed, Cui Yun had power and influence; there was nothing he wanted for.

Soon, Wei Yingying had an idea.

"He lacks beauty!"

Shen Hua closed her eyes for a short rest.

"Talking to you, why do you ignore me again? What is wrong with you, you always do this!"

"Shen Hua?"

"Miss Shen?"

"Hey!"

Shen Hua, beyond patience, finally opened her eyes and glared at her.

"My aunt has been looking forward to this for years, to no avail. Not to mention Cui Yun himself hasn’t had the patience to marry a Marchioness, how do you expect me to help her?"

The girl retorted: "Don’t make these haphazard suggestions here, am I going mad, vying with matchmakers for business?"

Wei Yingying was stunned and then belatedly realized what she had said. She murmured softly.

"You talk as if you’re more capable than a matchmaker."

From whence she got the confidence, she was so brazen.

Shen Hua looked at her: "I heard that."

Wei Yingying: ...

————

The imperial study.

Emperor He was reviewing memorials.

Eunuch Ying entered the room from outside the palace hall.

"Emperor, Marquis Cui—"

Before he could finish, Emperor He glanced up. He had done nothing, yet an air of imperial authority was unmistakably present.

"Let him in, I happen to have matters to discuss with him."

Eunuch Ying added: "The Seventh Prince and the Heir of Prince Gong also seek an audience."

Emperor He: ...

An ominous premonition overshadowed him.

He set down his brush.

"Granted."

Eunuch Ying withdrew, and soon several people entered.

Ji Huo was the first to come in.

Cui Yun and Ji Ge entered together, bowing in unison.

Emperor He narrowed his eyes. Before he could speak, Ji Huo exaggeratedly said.

"Uncle, early this morning I heard the magpie chirping, and I knew it was a good omen. I had to come to see you specially."

Emperor He looked at him with an ambiguous expression.

"The last time your father beat you, you ran into the palace seeking my protection, saying just the same thing."

Without missing a beat.

Ji Huo: ...

Emperor He looked kindly towards one of the people present. The man stood with his hands behind his back, as stately as a pine or crane. Without waiting for a question, Eunuch Ying entered once more.

"Emperor, the Third Prince seeks an audience."

Emperor He’s face grew stern.

He was particularly averse to Ji Teng.

Soon after, another eunuch entered and kowtowed to Emperor He seated on the Dragon Chair.

"Emperor, Prince Gong seeks an audience."

"Emperor, Lord Governor seeks an audience."

Emperor He: ...

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