activa-t Chapter 213 Shi Yuan Resigns
Chapter 213 Shi Yuan Resigns
Shi Xiaoxiao raised the corner of her mouth slightly: "Your Highness Prince Xiao, you are a bit clingy!"
Hearing this, Ji Chen held her hand tighter.
"You are my fiancée. What's wrong with me sticking to my fiancée?"
The matter-of-fact tone made Shi Xiaoxiao chuckle.
Shi Xiaoxiao turned around and hugged him back, "You are right."
Ji Chen hugged her tightly, breathing in the fragrance from her body, and was reluctant to let go for a long time.
"Xiaoxiao, I will give you a grand and solemn wedding."
"Thank you very much, Your Highness Prince Xiao!"
……
Day two.
The news that Prince Xiao was proposing to marry the second daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion spread throughout Chang'an City overnight.
Some are happy and some are sad.
The magnificent Fourth Prince's Mansion.
The brush in his hand was broken violently.
The paper was covered in black ink, reflecting the darkness and gloom in the Fourth Prince's heart.
There was endless coldness in his eyes.
He didn't know about it until Ji Chen proposed marriage.
It turns out that the reason why Ji Chen had been targeting him was because of Shi Xiaoxiao.
No wonder.
No wonder Ji Chen would try every possible means to eradicate his Yama Palace.
It was because he and Huo Tingxing planned to bring down the Prime Minister's Mansion.
No wonder all the assassins he sent to assassinate Xiaoxiao were strangled to death by Ji Chen.
It turns out that the two had secretly joined forces a long time ago.
Even hid it from everyone.
It turns out that the person Ji Chen had warned him not to scheme against was Shi Xiaoxiao.
He had thought hard about it, but he never thought it would be Shi Xiaoxiao.
He was absolutely furious at this moment.
As he was thinking about Shi Xiaoxiao, he couldn't help but think of the theft at Guan Huo Mansion.
Since Shi Xiaoxiao had the ability to send Yaya's body to his house quietly, could it be that she was the one who quietly stole the warehouse of the Huo Mansion?
Considering the two iron balls that Ji Chen framed last time, we now know that they have this kind of relationship.
The Fourth Prince roughly understood the truth of the matter.
He slammed his fist on the table, his eyes filled with anger.
It turns out that from the beginning to the end, Shi Xiaoxiao was the one who pretended to be a pig and ate the tiger.
the other side.
Prince Xiao's Mansion.
Bai Yanran was furious when she learned that Ji Chen had come to the Prime Minister's residence to propose marriage.
"Brother Ji, are you serious about marrying Shi Xiaoxiao as your princess?"
Ji Chen looked up, a cold look flashing in his eyes, "Yanran, Xiaoxiao saved your life, but you turned your kindness into hatred. I didn't hold it against you, but you should have known better and stopped trying to cause trouble for Xiaoxiao. As for my affairs, no one needs to interfere."
Bai Yanran's face turned pale when she heard this.
She knew that what happened that day would not stand up to investigation, but she didn't expect that even though she clearly said there was no need to investigate, Ji Chen still knew about it.
Does he love Shi Xiaoxiao so much?
She is not allowed to suffer even the slightest injustice.
I'm afraid Ji Chen is already disappointed in her.
Tears welled up in her eyes. "Brother Ji, I'm sorry. I just don't want to lose you. You are my last relative. I'm just afraid of losing you. My mother said that we should care about each other and cherish each other. I... I just can't accept it for the time being. Don't be angry. I know I was wrong."
Ji Chen looked at the tears in Bai Yanran's eyes, a hint of impatience in his eyes, "Yanran, I promised your aunt that I would take good care of you, and I will definitely take good care of you. I have always treated you as my own sister, and you can only be my sister. I hope you can get along well with Xiaoxiao."
He stopped looking at her and said, "Go out."
Seeing his firm attitude, Bai Yanran didn't know what to say.
Ji Chen hates people who keep pestering her the most, so she can only think of other ways.
There was a resentful glint in her eyes.
Sister, she never wanted to be his sister.
Unexpectedly, the relationship they had developed since childhood was not as strong as the one he had with Shi Xiaoxiao, whom he had only known for a short time.
Shi Xiaoxiao!
It turns out she is so resourceful.
the other side.
In the emperor's study.
Shi Yuan knelt quietly on the ground.
His eyes were calm and undisturbed, yet with a hint of determination.
He knew that the emperor would definitely not agree to Xiaoxiao's marriage with Prince Xiao.
After the morning court session this morning, he was called to the imperial study.
"My dear Lord Shi, you really disappoint me."
He was originally afraid of Ji Chen, and he was on guard against everything, but he never expected Shi Yuan to agree to their marriage.
Shi Xiaoxiao is Shi Yuan's most beloved daughter. What does this action represent? It means that he recognizes Ji Chen. If Ji Chen has the intention of rebelling, Shi Yuan will also support Ji Chen.
He never expected that the minister he had always trusted would suddenly become the person who posed the greatest threat to him.
Shi Yuan lowered his head. "I am ashamed of the trust Your Majesty has placed in me. However, my daughter was murdered by a traitor when she was young, and has been demented for ten years. I have been unable to find the murderer and avenge her, causing her much suffering. Now she is concerned about Prince Xiao, and I am willing to help her. I also do not want to betray Your Majesty's trust. If Your Majesty can help me, I am willing to resign and become an ordinary person, so that I will not pose any threat to Your Majesty."
He thought about it for a long time. He wanted to fulfill Xiaoxiao's wish and dispel the emperor's concerns. The only way was for him to resign.
After these words were spoken, the emperor was silent for a long time.
Naturally, he was reluctant to see Shi Yuan, such a capable man, go away.
But sometimes, with Xiaoxiao and Ji Chen’s marriage in mind, he wouldn’t feel comfortable using Shi Yuan.
There are so many things on my mind.
a long time.
"You have worked so hard for me for so long, it's time for you to have a good rest. If so, I will not stop them. Go back."
Shi Yuan raised his hand slightly and said, "I'll take my leave."
Shi Yuan turned around and heard a sigh from behind him, "A Yuan!"
Shi Yuan turned around and asked, "Does the Emperor have any other instructions?"
"If you have any difficulties in the future, you can come to the palace to find me. We are not only king and subject, but also brothers."
He did not call himself "Zhen", but spoke to Shi Yuan as a brother.
He knew that once a person who once stood at the top fell from power, many people would step on him.
I’m afraid that Shi Yuan’s life will be very difficult in the future.
Shi Yuan lowered his eyes: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
As long as he can help Xiaoxiao, he doesn't care about the official position.
At least my wife and daughter won’t be hungry.
It is impossible to find the emperor. Most royal family members are heartless. The childhood friendship has disappeared without anyone noticing.
After Shi Yuan left, Eunuch Chang asked the questions in his mind.
"Your Majesty, do you really agree to the marriage between His Royal Highness Prince Xiao and Miss Shi Er?"
The emperor's eyes darkened slightly. "Then in your opinion, is there any other good solution?"
Shi Yuan has already resigned from his post, so logically speaking, he is no longer a threat to him.
As the king of a country, he cannot go back on his word.
Lord Chang spoke out, "Master Shi is so intelligent and capable. If he were to be accepted into the service of Prince Xiao, wouldn't he be a great helper to Prince Xiao? Prince Xiao has made no mistakes since returning to the court, but he has often acted in a domineering manner. In my opinion, we should take this opportunity to take back Prince Xiao's military power. That way, even if he could subdue Master Shi, he would have no one to use."
The emperor raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard this and looked at Eunuch Chang with appreciation.
"You are the one who understands me the best. Prince Xiao is invited to enter the palace!"
……
The next day.
The news of Shi Yuan's resignation spread throughout the streets and alleys.
Shi Xiaoxiao looked at Shi Yuan guiltily, "Dad, I'm sorry, it's all my fault."
She never expected that Shi Yuan would resign for her.
Because of her, Shi Yuan went from being a high-ranking prime minister to an ordinary person overnight.
A heavy sense of guilt weighed on her heart, making her feel that perhaps she should not have agreed to be with Ji Chen.
All of Shi Yuan’s years of hard work went to waste.
Shi Yuan gently touched her head and said, "What does this have to do with you? Daddy has long been tired of being the Prime Minister. Now I can spend some time with you guys. What's wrong with that? Don't worry, Daddy can still make sure you live a good life even if he doesn't become the Prime Minister."
Shi Xiaoxiao's eyes were slightly moist, and she could never be as calm as Shi Yuan.
In the end, it was because of her that Shi Yuan's future was ruined.
Seeing Shi Xiaoxiao's red eyes, Shi Yuan comforted her distressedly: "Don't blame yourself. Even if Daddy is no longer the Prime Minister, my daughter is still Princess Xiao. In the future, Daddy will still benefit from Xiaoxiao's fame and make others envy her."