The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 1108 - 252: I Want to Resign from My Official Position_2

Chapter 1108: Chapter 252: I Want to Resign from My Official Position_2

"Death penalty might be spared, but the living penalty is hard to escape! Even the women who were deceived by her will hate her to death, seeking revenge!" Qian Wanxiu gnashed her teeth in anger, determined to thoroughly investigate the matter at hand.

Pei Qin didn’t seek any rewards this time; she simply requested to resign her post. With Mo Heng working for The Imperial Court, that was enough. She wouldn’t abandon the Manufacturing Bureau either, and would continue to oversee the production of firearms and invent new types of weapons.

"Emperor! A full moon wanes, water overflows when it’s too full, and extremes lead to rebellion... Uh... did I use the wrong metaphor? Anyway, just let me resign! Otherwise, one day someone might take a dislike to me, pin a capital crime on me, and then where would I stand—dead or alive!?"

Emperor Yongle frowned, "The Imperial Court can’t do without you now, and as long as I am here, who would dare sentence you to death?!"

Pei Qin rolled her eyes inwardly, "Anyway, Wa Ci has been repelled, Liaodong has been reclaimed, the Rong Clan has been crushed; it’s the perfect time for me to step down! Look at me—if I don’t go home to rest, I’ll probably shave a few years off my life!" she said, sniffing. But damn it, I just won’t do it anymore. That’s my one condition, my one request—hurry up!

"You can go home and rest, but you can’t resign! The Imperial Court still needs you, the Tiance General, to maintain control!" Emperor Yongle disagreed.

"If the Emperor doesn’t agree, then I’ll just sit right here and not leave!" Pei Qin crossed her legs in the ’Er Lang’ style and reached for a pastry to toss into her mouth.

Emperor Yongle laughed heartily, "Fine! If my beloved subject refuses to leave, I’ll give you my bedchamber!"

Pei Qin thought to herself, I wouldn’t be tempted even if you offered me the throne! Today I will resign, no matter what!

However, Xiao Guangzhao had more patience than her. He wouldn’t agree no matter what and would concede in other matters with a smile, but he just wouldn’t allow her to resign, "If you want to resign, why don’t you ask all the chancellors in the entire court what they think?" She absolutely couldn’t leave The Imperial Court at this juncture!

"I’m a woman! It’s one thing for a woman to lead troops into battle, but to also serve as an official in court!? We might as well make it a decree!" Pei Qin said angrily, her face growing darker.

Xiao Guangzhao furrowed his brows and after some thought said, "Issuing a decree is a matter of great importance; we’ll decide after discussing it with the court officials."

He was actually seriously considering the issue.

Pei Qin was speechless for a long time, "Why do I feel like you, as an emperor, are so unreliable?"

"Hmm?" Xiao Guangzhao looked straight at her.

Pei Qin quickly made a zipping motion across her mouth, "Emperor, please just let me resign! Look at my mouth—aren’t I just offending people and inviting trouble? Plus, I tend to get itchy hands when I’m impulsive. If I offend someone one day, I could easily be accused of a crime! Even though I don’t know how long I can live, I still want to live a little longer!"

"With me around, none of those are problems." He knew she was sharper than he had imagined; she would avoid major offenses on her own accord.

"Then I’ll be leaving now!" Pei Qin left with a sour face. Dammit! Now that Wa Ci and the Rong Clan have been dealt with, they still want her to keep serving!

Xiao Guangzhao watched her bow casually with a sullen face and step back, his smile unwavering. Pei Qin was already spread very thin, so why not contribute her best before she died!

Pei Qin emerged from the palace with a gloomy face.

The Guard Generals, noting her expression, were puzzled and confused. General Pei had just returned from a victorious battle, turning the entire territory of the Rong Clan into part of Great Chu’s domain, basking in glory and honor—why would her face be so long!? Was it because she didn’t receive any rewards?

Pei Qin stood at the palace gate, clenched her fists, and shouted furiously, "I will resign, no matter what!"

Hearing that General Pei wanted to resign, the Guard Generals were stunned, "General Pei! You wish to resign!? Could we have heard wrong?"

Pei Qin turned and glared at them, got into her carriage with indignation, and ordered, "Home!" She was determined not to serve them anymore.

The resignation document was handed directly to the Cabinet; there were no reasons written on it, just one line: Because I am a woman, I wish to resign!

Very few people had the privilege to see Pei Hansan’s resignation document, but it was seen by the Elder Statesmen of the Cabinet.

Elder Jianggan, who was preparing to retire to civilian life after dealing with the Rong Clan affair, almost fell over when he read the powerful declaration on the document.

Fortunately, there was a chair beneath him, so he sat down on it instead of falling to the floor.

The Cabinet erupted, "How could Pei Hansan be a woman!?"

Shen Bi’s mind buzzed for a long while before he reacted, "No wonder! No wonder!" No wonder Mo Heng had moved to Daxing to take care of Pei Qin’s health, no wonder Song Ming had taken their daughter away to look after, no wonder she wanted to give him that painting of a carefree turtle at the banquet, no wonder Pei Hansan also had the surname Pei and was so close to Mo Heng!

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