TV Series: When the Villain Chooses to Stand by

Chapter 247 Return of the Pearl Buddha 15

On the way back to Beijing, Yongqi was still very unwilling and tried to probe the situation in the palace many times.

"Fifth Prince, please forgive me. I was just following your orders. I know nothing else."

Yongqi looked at the other person's serious face and secretly clenched his fists. Few people would be so disrespectful to him, but the other person was highly valued by the emperor.

Even if you can't make friends with someone, you can't offend them at will.

He had no choice but to return to Erkang in frustration and talk to him in a low voice.

"Erkang, tell me what happened in the palace. The old lady loves me the most. Even if someone is trying to make trouble, she will speak up for me."

"It shouldn't be that serious, right?"

Erkang stared ahead with a serious look, and thought carefully about what Yongqi said.

"With the Empress Dowager and Consort Ling in the palace, even if the Emperor gets angry, it's only for a short while. You really were too impulsive this time."

Yong Qi rolled his eyes. "How can I calm down? After all this time, I finally got a clue. Of course I can't miss it."

These days, Xiaoyanzi's figure appears in Yongqi's dreams every night.

After she left, Yongqi's life suddenly returned to normal, and everything around him returned to its former normal state.

The vague gazes were everywhere, which made Yongqi look forward to Xiaoyanzi's return even more.

"Don't you still believe me? I will definitely try my best."

"That's true, but I still want to go out and look for it myself."

Erkang pursed his lips and said nothing more. He felt that he was completely implicated by Yongqi. He was about to meet Ziwei.

Now that’s a problem, I don’t know how long I have to wait after returning to the capital.

I don’t know how Ziwei is doing, or whether she misses me.

The two of them had their own thoughts along the way, and finally arrived in the capital before the emperor's birthday.

Before Yongqi had time to think about what gift to give, he was summoned to the Yangxin Palace by the emperor as soon as he returned to Beijing.

"You bastard!"

The emperor threw the memorial in his hand to the ground and looked at Yongqi kneeling on the ground, becoming extremely angry.

The impeachment memorials received these days have piled up as high as a person.

He was annoyed to death, but what the censors said was reasonable and well-founded, so he couldn't get angry. Now he finally waited for the real culprit.

"Who gave you the guts to leave the palace without permission? Do you still have respect for me, your father? Are there any rules?!"

Yongqi shrank back, not daring to look up. "Father, please forgive me. I know I was wrong."

"You admit your mistake? I think you're very brave. If you hadn't been caught, would you have come back obediently?"

The emperor had received the news long ago and knew that Yongqi was safe and sound. He took a look at him as soon as he entered the room. He was just a little darker, but not thinner.

This time the punishment will be even more severe.

"Kneel outside and reflect on your actions."

Yongqi's heart was pounding. He slowly raised his head and saw the emperor's slightly trembling fingertips.

He felt a pang of guilt in his heart. It was the first time he saw the emperor so angry.

A series of nice words came out

"Your Highness obeys your command. This matter is entirely due to your own inconsiderateness. Your Majesty, please prioritize your health."

"Drag him out! No one is allowed to let him go without my order."

Yongqi didn't want to embarrass himself and wanted to stand up and walk out by himself, but in the blink of an eye, his arms were controlled.

After receiving the news, Concubine Ling did not rush over, and the emperor's anger also needed time to dissipate.

When night fell, Concubine Ling came with some tonic soup to put out the fire.

"Empress Ling Fei!"

When Yongqi saw Concubine Ling coming, his eyes lit up and he called out to her expectantly.

He was already very tired after running all the way. He knelt here for half a day without even a sip of water. Now he was tired and hungry.

But this is the Yangxin Palace, and under the watchful eyes of everyone, Yongqi dared not relax at all.

Concubine Ling shook her head slightly, said a few simple words, and walked inside.

Yongqi quietly moved his knees and looked at the other person's back with anticipation.

He didn't understand why the Empress Dowager didn't come to save him, but it would be the same if Concubine Ling interceded for him.

But Yongqi ultimately failed to achieve his wish, and Concubine Ling realized that the emperor was angry after just a few words.

If it was just because Yongqi left the capital without permission, it could be attributed to his worry about his sister, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he was young and ignorant.

But the emperor had attached too much importance to Yongqi in the past, and the court officials immediately brought up the matter.

Since it concerns the previous dynasty's Concubine Ling, she dare not speak easily.

After leaving, he asked someone to secretly send Yongqi a bag of snacks so that he could have something to eat when it was late at night.

Yongqi knelt in front of the palace for a whole day and night, and finally fainted the next day.

Even so, the emperor did not show any mercy and ordered his men to fine him one year's salary.

It was already deep winter and heavy snow was falling in Jinan.

The three of them got up early and cleared the snow in the yard. If they had arrived later, the children would have helped and would not listen no matter what they said.

"Everyone, take a break and come over for dinner."

Jinsuo shouted through the window, and Ziwei straightened up and wiped the sweat from her forehead.

Seeing Xiaoyanzi carrying the bucket down from the well, she immediately went over to help, but was stopped by her again.

"I don't need your help with this little weight. Come inside quickly. You've just been sweating so much that you might catch a cold."

Ziwei ignored him and continued walking forward holding the wooden barrel.

"Xiaoyanzi, you and Jinsuo shouldn't always treat me like a pampered young lady. I may not be very strong, but I can do these things."

"I had almost used up all the money I brought with me on the way to the capital. If I hadn't met you, I would have suffered even more."

After going through so much, Ziwei has seen through her original naiveté.

She knew clearly that she and Jinsuo alone could not climb the cliff that day, and it would be even more difficult to meet the emperor and make him trust her.

You can imagine what will become of you then.

Facing her gentle smile, Xiaoyanzi stammered a few times and swallowed the words, and the strength in her hands also loosened a little.

Such a gentle and kind girl, who can read and paint, what if she gets too exhausted?

They didn't have to suffer here originally, it was all because of me.

When they arrived at the kitchen, Xiaoyanzi immediately snatched the bucket away.

"Alright, alright. Ziwei is very powerful, and Jinsuo is also very powerful. We are relying on you to support our family, so you must protect us well."

"Come on, let's go eat. I'll go to the street and buy you the best makeup later."

Jinsuo brought the food to the table with a smile. As she passed by Xiaoyanzi, she pouted at her and said, "Nonsense again! I don't need anything like this."

"You have to buy it too. You can't just give it to us."

Ziwei's words made Xiaoyanzi jump over exaggeratedly and start rubbing against her shoulder.

"Listen to Ziwei, if you want to buy something, we'll buy it."

The three of them were not idle during the meal, discussing what they would need to bring later.

On snowy days, no one really wants to go out unless it is necessary. Ziwei and Jinsuo both have to go to school, so Xiaoyanzi has to step in for this kind of thing.

She is outgoing and good at talking. After only a few months of living there, she can communicate with the vendors without any obstacles.

Unless one listens carefully, no one would suspect that she is from outside the city.

"what!"

A sharp scream interrupted the three people's meal, followed by the sound of hurried knocks on the door.

The three of them were frightened, because they had not forgotten that Xiaoyanzi had escaped secretly.

Ziwei and Jinsuo snuggled together. Xiaoyanzi swallowed and mustered up the courage to go out.

"Xiaoyanzi, don't..."

Before Ziwei could finish her words, Xiaoyanzi pushed her back and locked the door.

As they walked out into the yard, the voice became clearer, "Sister Xia, Sister Xia!"

The hurried voices of the children made Xiaoyanzi feel relieved, but Kexin was still worried. She quickly stepped forward to open the door.

While asking, "Erya, is that you? What's going on outside? What happened?"

"Sister Xia, there's a dead person here."

As soon as Xiaoyanzi opened the door, she saw the woman lying at the door. Several children hid far away and dared not get close.