The Pretty Wife of General Jinxiu Huanian

Chapter 96 The storm breaks out again

Yunxi and the prince had just dealt with the situation of the siege on the Marquis' Mansion, and they didn't even have time to catch their breath when the power struggle in the court started up again like a storm.

Early that morning, Yunxi was putting clothes in the house when she suddenly heard a commotion outside.

She frowned, put down the things in her hand, and walked out with big strides. As soon as she went out, she saw the servants of the Marquis's Mansion were in a panic, their heads huddled together and chattering.

"What's going on?" Yunxi asked loudly.

A maid ran over and whispered in her ear, "Princess, I heard that the ministers in the court are fighting fiercely over a small amount of power. I'm afraid the situation is going to be too bad to handle."

When Yunxi heard this, her heart skipped a beat and she secretly groaned.

At this time, the prince came in a hurry, his face was as long as the bottom of a black pot.

Yunxi said anxiously, "Your Highness, what should we do? It's only been a few days since things calmed down, and now this chaos has broken out again!"

The prince glanced at her, said nothing, and paced back and forth with his hands behind his back.

Yunxi tugged at the prince's sleeve, "Prince, please come up with an idea!"

The prince stopped and snorted, "Why are you in such a hurry? Let me think about it."

Yunxi stamped her feet and said, "How can I not be anxious? If this matter gets out of hand, our Marquis' Mansion will have a rough time!"

The prince glared at her and said, "What do you know, woman?"

Yunxi was not to be outdone, "Why don't I understand? This is obviously not a good thing!"

The prince was so angry that he threw his sleeves and said, "Stop making noise!"

Yunxi's eyes were red, "Prince, what should we do?" Yunxi looked at him worriedly.

The prince pondered for a moment and said, "Don't panic, I'll go find out."

After saying this, the prince straightened his robes and hurried out of the mansion with Ling Feng. His steps were so big and fast that it seemed like a gust of wind.

Yunxi was like an ant on a hot pan, pacing back and forth in the mansion, the handkerchief in her hand was almost twisted into a dough, and she felt very uneasy.

She glanced at the door, then paced around the room, muttering to herself, "What should I do? What should I do?"

After a long time, when it was almost dark, the prince came back with heavy steps, looking exhausted. The expression on his face was like an eggplant hit by frost, without his former spirit.

"Your Highness, what's wrong?" Yunxi went up to him eagerly, staring at the prince with eyes full of expectation and anxiety.

The prince sighed deeply, "This disturbance is more serious than we imagined. Several ministers are showing off their talents, rallying their forces, and each of them is red-faced and angry. They are arguing endlessly in the court and are almost fighting.

The emperor was so angry that his beard stood up, and he slammed the table loudly in a rage.

When Yunxi heard this, her brows furrowed so tightly that they could kill a fly. "Then how should we deal with this?"

The prince put his hands behind his back and paced back and forth in the room, his steps heavy and slow, "Our alliance has just been formed, and its foundation is still unstable. We need to act with caution and must not get involved rashly.

If you are not careful, you will be doomed."

As he was speaking, Lord Li arrived. Lord Li trotted in, beads of sweat on his forehead, and he was panting.

"Your Highness, Princess." Lord Li saluted, and the salute was a little hasty.

The prince quickly asked him to sit down, "Sir Li, what news have you brought here at this time?"

Lord Li's expression was serious, his face tense. "Your Highness, from what I understand, it seems someone is secretly manipulating this incident."

Yunxi was shocked, her eyes widened, "Who is so bold?"

Lord Li shook his head, looking helpless, "It's not clear yet, but what is certain is that this person has a very important background.

I've been secretly investigating these past few days, but haven't been able to find out anything."

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a commotion outside. General Liu came over with big strides, and the sound of his footsteps made the ground tremble.

As soon as General Liu entered the room, he shouted, "Your Majesty, no matter who it is, we must not be afraid of him!"

Everyone fell into deep thought.

At this time, the wealthy merchant, Mr. Chen, also arrived. He was fat and big-eared, dressed in silk and satin. He was running breathlessly. While wiping the beads of sweat from his forehead with his sleeve, he said anxiously, "Your Highness, this situation is not good for us."

The prince sat on the chair, his brows furrowed, his eyes deep, he glanced at everyone and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, the more you are at this moment, the more you need to stay calm.

We will observe the situation first and then make plans.”

But who could have imagined that the development of things would be like a wild horse running out of control, completely beyond their expectations.

Within a few days, the unfavorable remarks against the prince in the court spread like wildfire, all over the streets.

It was said that the prince was secretly colluding with the ministers and plotting a rebellion. When Yunxi heard these rumors, her face turned pale with rage, her chest heaving, her hands clenched into fists, her whole body shaking like a sieve, and she cursed with gnashing teeth, "This is clearly a false accusation!"

The prince sat in his study, his face gloomy enough to drip water, his eyes blazing with anger, his fists clenched so tightly that they crackled. He said bitterly, "This must have been done on purpose by someone trying to suppress me."

The atmosphere in the mansion had become so tense that it was almost breathless. The servants walked lightly, not daring to breathe, fearing that they would get into trouble if they were not careful.

Yunxi was so anxious that she paced back and forth in the room. Her steps were fast and chaotic, and the pearls and jade on her head swayed with them.

She stopped, looked at the prince and said, "Prince, we can't just sit there and wait for death. We have to find a way to dispel the rumors."

The prince nodded, stood up, and walked around the room a few times with his hands behind his back. He said, "Madam, what you said makes sense. Let's take action now."

So, they began to run around. One day, Yunxi and the prince came to Mr. Zhang's house.

Lord Zhang personally went to the door to greet them and ushered them into the living room. With a grimace on his face, his brows furrowed into a large knot, he sighed and said, "Your Highness, Princess, it's not that I don't want to help you, but the situation is complicated right now, and it's not easy for me to intervene."

Upon hearing this, Yunxi quickly walked up to Lord Zhang and said anxiously, "Lord Zhang, you have always been fair. This time, the prince has been clearly wronged. I hope you can uphold justice."

Master Zhang sighed, "I know the prince's character, but the current situation is so complex that it affects the entire situation.

No one can fathom what the person above is thinking. Even if I wanted to help, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to protect myself."

As he spoke, he shook his head helplessly, and the wrinkles on his face appeared even deeper.

Upon hearing this, Yunxi frowned and stepped forward, saying, "Master Zhang, the prince has always taken good care of you. Now that we're in trouble, are you really going to stand by and watch?"

Her eyes were fixed on Lord Zhang, full of eagerness and anticipation.

Master Zhang avoided Yunxi's gaze, lowered his head and stammered, "Princess, I also have my own difficulties.

The affairs of the imperial court are so complicated and intricate, and I, a small official, am powerless to help.”

The prince's face was gloomy at this moment, and his eyes were as sharp as an eagle. He said in a deep voice: "Master Zhang, I understand your difficulties, but this matter concerns my life and property. I hope you can reconsider it."

Mr. Zhang paced back and forth, muttering to himself, "What should I do? What should I do?"

Yunxi stamped her feet anxiously and raised her voice, "Master Zhang, if you refuse to help, will you be able to rest easy if something happens to the prince?"

Master Zhang shuddered, stopped, hesitated for a moment, and finally sighed, "Forget it, forget it. I'll try my best to assist, but I can't guarantee whether it will succeed."

The prince bowed and said, "I am deeply grateful for Master Zhang's words."

However, in the end they returned disappointed.

Back at the Marquis' Mansion, Yunxi and the Prince were exhausted. Yunxi slumped down on a chair, her hand on her forehead, a look of worry on her face.

"Your Highness, is there no other way?" Yunxi's eyes were full of anxiety, and her voice was trembling a little.

The prince held her hand and comforted her, "Don't worry, Madam. There will always be a way."

Just when they were at a loss, news came that the emperor had doubts about the prince.

Yunxi's heart sank, and his face turned pale in an instant, "What should I do?"

The prince pondered for a moment, then said with a determined look, "It seems we must take the initiative to go to the palace and explain things clearly to the emperor."

Yunxi asked worriedly, "But, isn't this too risky?"

The prince stood up, walked back and forth a few steps, then stopped and said firmly: "There is no other way now, we can only give it a try."

So, the prince and Yunxi prepared to enter the palace.