She Holds the World After Being Reborn
Chapter 132: The Grant of a Name, Loyalty and Righteous Gallantry

Chapter 132: Chapter 132: The Grant of a Name, Loyalty and Righteous Gallantry

The Emperor’s face was somber, and he said nothing.

Xiao Hongshen then knelt directly on the ground.

Yan Wanqing watched as father and son each played their role – one the good cop, the other the bad. She spoke in a deep voice,

"The Yan Family has always been reasonable. Since the Empress has acted as a mediator, Anping will give her face. Since the Seventh Prince has been misguided by villains, Anping will not pursue it and it’s not unreasonable to fine him a year’s salary. As for the demotion, I leave that entirely up to His Majesty." She continued, "In addition, Anping boldly requests His Majesty’s grace for another matter."

"Speak," the Emperor said with an expression that was difficult to read and a very deep voice.

Yan Wanqing didn’t care, she spoke directly, "My family has guarded Dawei for decades, and now they have died and almost had their reputations tarnished even in death. Anping boldly asks His Majesty to issue an Imperial Edict to vindicate my family. Grant my father the title ’Loyalty and Righteousness’, so that those who dare to slander us in the future will think twice."

"I believe that with the title bestowed by His Majesty, my father will rest in peace in the netherworld, knowing this."

Her whole purpose today was here.

She wanted the Emperor himself to acknowledge that the Township Manor and General Residence were of ’Loyalty and Righteousness’, and that he personally prove this to all.

The Emperor was silent for a while, fully aware that Yan Wanqing was pushing him into a corner.

But with the Seventh Prince having given her leverage, the Emperor naturally couldn’t let him really be demoted to Southern Fujian.

It was now a matter of weighing what was more important.

The Emperor’s expression remained unchanged, and after a while, he raised his hand, "Bring the writing materials."

A gleam of light flashed in Yan Wanqing’s eyes.

The Emperor was compromising.

Indeed, she saw the Emperor rise and write the four characters for ’Loyalty and Righteousness’ on paper.

The eunuch took the paper and showed it to Yan Wanqing, making sure she could see it clearly.

The Empress then smiled and smoothed things over, "This matter is finally settled. Princess Anping, His Majesty and I are both aware of your suffering. Poor child, you’ve been wronged during this time. Fortunately, your family has been laid to rest peacefully today, and those who lurk in the shadows will be dealt with in due time. No one will dare to question the loyalty of the Duke of the State and the Mighty General again."

Her words made the Emperor’s expression soften slightly, and he squeezed Zhang Lanyi’s hand.

Zhang Lanyi truly was the woman who had been by his side for so many years.

Young, beautiful, and with a sense of propriety – knowing when to advance and when to retreat.

Yan Wanqing’s gaze met that of Empress Zhang Lanyi in the air, and soon both broke eye contact. Yan Wanqing said respectfully, "Anping thanks His Majesty for his grace on behalf of my family."

The Emperor hummed in acknowledgment, and his gaze fell on the Seventh Prince beside him. He lifted his hand, "Rise as well."

"With the Capital in need of people, demoting him to Southern Fujian would damage the Imperial family’s face. Since today Anping could reach me through fire and sword, go and accept fifty military canes," the Emperor declared firmly.

Xiao Hongshen had no complaints about this.

"Well, the matter is resolved," the Emperor said warmly to Yan Wanqing, "I will issue an Imperial Edict tomorrow to declare this to the world. Are you satisfied, Anping?"

Yan Wanqing knew when to graciously accept an offer and smiled, "His Majesty is wise."

"Now that Anping is satisfied, you all may retreat for today" the Emperor said. "The instigator of this incident, the Old Seventh, you must punish severely. Such a divisive person deserves to die ten times to calm my anger!"

Empress Zhang Lanyi quickly stepped forward to support the Emperor, "Your Majesty, do not be angry. After this affair, the Seventh Prince will certainly choose his people wisely and will no longer listen to villains. Please take care of yourself, the state relies on you."

"The Empress indeed understands me deeply," said the Emperor, wrapping his arm around the Empress’s waist. The eunuch beside him, knowing what to do, started to approach Yan Wanqing and the Seventh Prince,

"It’s late, Seventh Prince, Princess Anping. His Majesty needs to rest. I have already arranged for someone to escort you both out of the palace."

Palace Attendants supported Yan Wanqing as she walked out of the great hall, and the doors behind her closed firmly.

Xiao Hongshen looked at her, with blood seeping from both her hands and feet, and said softly,

"You are so ruthless to yourself."

Yan Wanqing glanced at him, "Your Highness, the Seventh Prince, those words are hardly appropriate. Instead of teasing me, you might want to think about the fifty military canes that await you. After all fifty are administered, then you can contemplate whether I am truly heartless or heavy-handed."

By this time, the palanquin had already arrived in front of her.

The palace attendants helped Yan Wanqing aboard, and she extended her bandaged hands, round like balls, giving Xiao Hongshen a shake.

Xiao Hongshen’s face changed repeatedly behind her until, with a dark look, he finally walked away.

That day, the Yan Family experienced a roller coaster of emotions.

When Yan Wanqing returned to the Township Manor, she found her home brightly lit and all her sisters waiting for her, even her mother Sun Qinglian had slightly red eyes when she saw her return.

Seeing the wounds on Yan Wanqing’s hands and feet, Sun Qinglian managed to squeeze out four words, "It’s good you’re back."

All felt in silence.

Yan Wanqing offered a comforting smile, and Sun Qinglian visibly relaxed.

"Mother has been working hard these past few days. Now that things have settled, you can rest assured and get some rest."

Sun Qinglian wanted to refuse, but she nearly blacked out.

Fortunately, Yan Hongzhao was there to support her.

So, Yan Wanqing called upon her mother’s personal nursemaid to forcefully assist Sun Qinglian to rest.

This time, Sun Qinglian was not stubborn.

Once she had left, the sisters quickly gathered around, and Yan Lingzhen, without a word, made Yan Wanqing sit down and undid all the bandages on her hands.

As the shocking wounds were exposed to the air, both Yan Lingzhen and Yan Hongzhao’s eyes reddened immediately.

"Sister!"

"So that’s why Sister didn’t let us come over, because of this," Yan Lingzhen said with tears in her eyes, her voice tinged with anger.

Yan Hongzhao wanted to reach out and touch the heads of the two young girls, but found herself utterly helpless.

She smiled bitterly yet also as if a heavy burden had been lifted off her shoulders,

"The storm has passed, so let’s not dwell on it anymore."

Yan Lingzhen sent a maid to fetch her medicine box, speaking in a tone that belied her words, "Sister is so tough now, but don’t cry when it starts hurting later."

Yan Wanqing shook her head, "The one who will cry is still me, I am indeed very afraid of pain."

"Afraid of pain yet you dared to strike the Gong of Appeal, dared to face danger..." Yan Hongzhao choked up.

Yan Wanqing curved her lips into a smile, a huge weight lifted from her heart.

Exhaustion surged over her in an instant.

Yan Lingzhen didn’t really want Yan Wanqing to endure excruciating pain, to cry out from it,

so she took out her special medicine for Yan Wanqing, and after she finished dressing the wounds, she saw Yan Wanqing already leaning her head and peacefully falling asleep.

"Sister must be very tired," Yan Hongzhao gently said.

Yan Lingzhen sighed deeply, "Fifth Sister, let’s get Sister to bed to rest."

How could she not be tired?

With so many things bottled up inside her.

During this time, seeing Sister coming and going, keeping everything to herself without telling anyone, she knew how exhausted Yan Wanqing must have been.

"Hopefully, there will be more peaceful days to come."

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