With a crisp 'snap', Yang Jingrui turned his head, a cold glint flashing in his eyes...
For this trivial matter, he was slapped?
Father, have you lost your mind?
Yang Jingrui felt indignant and stifled...
"What's with that look?"
Prime Minister Yang gritted his teeth, his anger reaching the heavens, "Your father has always been upright, honest, and incorruptible in his official capacity. Because you caused trouble at the Imperial Academy and your father was criticized by His Highness the Crown Prince in front of so many people, where am I supposed to hide this old face?"
Having said that, Prime Minister Yang, panting, returned to his seat. "Let me tell you, no matter what kind of disgraceful things you've done at the Imperial Academy, you must correct them. Whoever you've offended, go and apologize obediently. Only by admitting your mistakes and correcting them can you be my good son..."
"In the future, after I retire, the Yang family's reputation will depend on you. The position of Prime Minister should also be left to you!~"
"If you continue to be ungrateful like this, then I can't help you either, cough cough..."
Prime Minister Yang suffered from bronchitis and smoked a lot. When he got agitated or angry, he would cough easily.
Seeing this, Yang Jingrui quickly ordered a servant to prepare medicine, then stepped forward to pat his father's back. "Father, it's nothing serious. Your son knows he was wrong. Please have some water and don't get angry!~"
Admitting fault?
Heh, what a joke?
For that country bumpkin Yun Jinhe to dare to contend with him, it was a colossal joke...
Seeing that his attitude of admitting fault was somewhat sincere, Prime Minister Yang let out a 'hmm' and closed his eyes to rest.
Yang Jingrui turned his gaze and asked in a low voice, "Father, how did His Highness the Crown Prince know about this matter?"
Could it be that Jinhe knew the Crown Prince privately?
Or were they friends?
Prime Minister Yang pursed his lips and remained silent...
Yang Jingrui coughed lightly, briefly recounting what happened at the Imperial Academy. Finally, he asked Prime Minister Yang, "Father, why does His Highness favor Yun Jinhe? He's just a country bumpkin, why does His Highness protect him so much?"
Even he, who was usually smart and witty, couldn't understand it...
"Nonsense, His Highness the Crown Prince has lived at the old Yun family's residence for years. He and their youngest daughter grew up together, and Yun Jinhe is the grand-nephew of the little county princess. How could the Crown Prince not side with him?"
Prime Minister Yang's suppressed anger flared up again. He opened his eyes and stared at Yang Jingrui, "You say you had to offend anyone, but why did you have to provoke the old Yun family? Last time Consort Xian attempted a coup, it was the little county princess who provided the secret chamber, allowing the Emperor and me to escape unharmed..."
"She has contributed to the court and the people. Whether it's His Highness the Crown Prince or Her Majesty the Empress, they all dote on her. Even Her Majesty the Empress Dowager, who lives at the mountain villa, wants to personally return to see this little county princess. Where did you get the nerve to provoke her?"
Yang Jingrui: "..."
Good heavens, he wouldn't have known if he hadn't asked. Upon a little inquiry, such a huge secret was revealed.
No wonder Yun Jinhe was indifferent to him at the Imperial Academy, even a bit arrogant, and even Dean Qian took good care of him. It turned out he had such a powerful backing...
"Haven't you heard? A few days ago, on the day Marquis Gu got married, the little county princess also attended the wedding. That foolish Wei Linman angered the little county princess, and the Emperor confiscated all his property and demoted him completely. He's now living more miserably than a beggar!~"
"So, you should quickly go and apologize to the county princess's nephew. If you want to be friends with him, show some sincerity. Even if you can't be friends, try not to provoke him..."
"That Dongping County Princess will surely be extraordinary in the future, not someone who will stay in a pond. She might even become the Crown Princess, or even the Empress. How many brains do you have to dare to provoke her family?"
Yang Jingrui: "..."
So, Father, you're out of touch.
He had also heard of Yun Xitian's name. She had just built a waterwheel and a windmill, what was so great about that?
The reason she had such a great reputation was all thanks to His Highness the Crown Prince's favor?
How much of a splash could a mere child make?
Thinking of this, Yang Jingrui suppressed his inner displeasure, chatted with Prime Minister Yang for a couple more sentences, and then went back to rest...
He heard that the little county princess had come to the capital. He had to 'visit' her when he had time.
It was precisely because Yang Jingrui was consumed by his longing for Miss Murong that he ignored his father's advice and was determined to break up Jinhe and Murong Qing...
The next morning, outside the Yun Manor.
"Sister Xitian, please sit on the cushion. This one is made of fox fur, it's so soft and fluffy..."
Little Jie Kong woke up early and cleaned the interior of the carriage until it was spotless.
This was Sister Xitian's first time riding in his carriage, so Little Jie Kong became exceptionally diligent...
Little Xitian reached out and patted the carriage, marveling inwardly that you truly get what you pay for.
The quality and comfort of this carriage were impeccable.
"Jie Kong, stop fussing and get in the carriage..." Little Xitian said.
Today, he had to take the young monk to the place where the carriages were sold to collect money. If he returned early, she could still go to the wine shop in the afternoon to hold an event and sell wine.
In the evening, she still had to help Lord Tu design battleship blueprints.
Her schedule was packed, so she didn't want to waste a single moment...
"Alright, I'll drive!~"
Little Jie Kong gave a simple smile, leaped onto the carriage shaft with a 'swoosh', and grabbed the reins.
Just as they were about to depart, he suddenly saw Xiao Jinheng walking over with Kong Xingzhuo.
The young monk rolled his eyes, "Xiao, I've already told you, I'm not taking you..."
With a carriage, his words carried more weight.
Kong Xingzhuo curved his eyebrows, "Little monk, do you want a beating? Just for that sentence 'Xiao', His Highness the Crown Prince can charge you with disrespect!~"
Hmph, this impudent monk, always opposing His Highness the young prince and being so noisy. Kong Xingzhuo would definitely teach him a lesson sooner or later...
Little Jie Kong heard this, shrugged his shoulders, "Fine, do as you please, kill me or flog me. I'm not afraid!"
After speaking, Jie Kong glanced at Little Xitian, "Sister Xitian, hold on tight, we're leaving!~"
Little Xitian: "..."
She was wondering if she should kick these two brats out.
They argued all day, and her head was about to explode.
Unexpectedly, before the carriage could drive away, Xiao Jinheng suddenly roared, "Stop!~"
Little Jie Kong: "???"
What did Xiao want?
Under everyone's astonished gaze, Xiao Jinheng walked to the carriage and then clumsily climbed in.
After settling in, he waved his little hand, "Alright, let's go!~"
Little Jie Kong: "..."