Chapter 403 - 403: The Protective Little Bun
Five Years Later, She Bombarded the Palace with a Miniature Version of the Regent
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
At this moment, the Empress Dowager said, âEnough. As the dignified Eldest Princess, you actually made a bet with the daughters of the ministers. Isnât this an abuse of power? Youâre just making a fool out of yourself.â
The Empress Dowager did not hold back in criticizing Yu Yunxi at all. Although she was happy that Yu Yunxi made Consort Mu suffer earlier, it did not mean that she would let Yu Yunxi off. She naturally would not let go of this chance to suppress Yu Yunxi.
Seeing that the Empress Dowager was speaking for them, Yang Yeqi felt emboldened. She said loudly, âEldest Princess, in fact, we had good intentions earlier. We just didnât want to ruin your relationship with the Sixth Princess so we said those words.â
âThatâs right. We just want everyone to know the truth. Now that the truth is known by everyone, you canât hold us responsible, right?â Yu Yunxi was speechless.
âThese people really know how to talk nonsense and lieâ¦â
The more Yang Yeqi spoke, the more grief and indignation she felt as she said, âEldest Princess, our fathers and brothers are all honest officials. Our families donât have much money so how can we give you 10,000 taels of silver? Are you really going to back us into the corner?
Yang Yeqi wiped her tears and kneeled in front of the Empress Dowager before she continued to say, âEmpress Dowager, our Yang family is loyal to the imperial court and has no other intentions. However, if Father finds out that Iâm forced to such a state by the Eldest Princess at the Temple of Eternal Peace today, heâll definitely be very sad.â
The other noble ladies quickly followed Yang Yeqiâs example and began to plead with the Empress Dowager and Empress Qin.
âEmpress, you have to help us. We were just joking with the Eldest Princess.
Sheâs angry with the Sixth Princess so sheâs venting her anger on us now. If we have to pay 10,000 taels of silver, itâs no different from forcing our fathers and brothers to death!â
âThatâs right, Empress Dowager, Empress. Our fathers and brothers worked hard for the imperial court for many years. Today, weâre forced to such a state by the Eldest Princess. This is too disappointing.â
These noble ladies no longer cared if they completely offended Yu Yunxi. They had only one thought at this moment: they could not pay Yu Yunxi the money. Otherwise, even if they were legitimate daughters, they would be severely punished by their respective families.
In their opinion, no matter how powerful Yu Yunxi was, she could not be more powerful than the Empress Dowager and the Empress. As long as the duo stood on their side, they had a chance.
Meanwhile, when everyone heard this, their minds began to race again.
âThatâs right. What happened earlier was clearly a fight between the Eldest Princess and the Sixth Princess.â
âMiss Yang and the others are innocent, and they were implicatedâ¦â
âLord Yang and the others are all important and honest officials, but the Eldest Princess is so dismissive of them. Sheâs too arrogant. Isnât she afraid of offending everyone?â
Many people put themselves in the shoes of the Yang family, and they could not help but speak up one after another.
âEldest Princess, itâs best to be lenient whenever possible. Youâve already proven your innocence earlier. What else do you want?â
âThatâs right, Eldest Princess. I heard that the Emperor Emeritus gave you a lot of things. Tens of thousand taels of silver are nothing to you, right?
â10,000 taels of silver is just a drop in the bucket for the Eldest Princess, but to the Yang family, itâs like their lifeâ¦â
Yu Yunxi wanted to laugh when she heard these words.
âHonest officials? They have the cheek to say that? The fabric of the dress Yang Yeqi is wearing seems to be more precious than the fabric of my dress, right?
Moreover, so what if they really canât afford it? They asked for it!â
Yu Yunxiâs expression turned cold. However, just as she was about to retort, Feng Yili and the little bun stepped forward.
Feng Yili said with a sneer, âEveryone, you really put on a good show for me to watch. â
Yu Yunxi frowned slightly. After all, she could solve this matter herself. Nonetheless, her heart was still suffused with warmth when she saw him standing in front of her.
âForget it. Heâs my husband. Itâs good that he wants to protect meâ¦â
The thorns on Yu Yunxiâs body seemed to disappear as she looked at Feng Yiliâs back silently.
Meanwhile, the others were shocked. Based on the King of Youshanâs words, he was clearly standing on Yu Yunxiâs side. It was also at this time that they recalled that the King of Youshan had a good relationship with Yu Yunxi.
âIs there something between the two of them?â
The Empress Dowager asked coldly, âKing of Youshan, what do you mean by
âWhy is this barbarian speaking up for Yu Yunxi?â
Feng Yili ignored the Empress Dowager. Instead, he turned to the little bun and said seriously, âJunjin, you canât become such a person in the future.
Understand?â
âSuch a person?â the little bun asked as he tilted his head. A frown could be seen on his chubby face, and his big dark eyes shone with confusion. His cute appearance melted many peopleâs hearts.
âHeâs the King of Youshanâs son? The King of Youshan is fierce, but his son is actually so cute and obedient.â
Feng Yili raised his hand and gently pinched the little bunâs cheek as he said,
âDonât become a person whoâs shameless and canât afford to lose.â
âThis little fellowâs soft and chubby cheeks are just like those of his mother. It makes me feel like pinching themâ¦â
The little bun swept his gaze across the crowd and said disdainfully, âI understand, Father. I wonât become like that! How shameless!â
Upon hearing this, someone flew into a rage out of humiliation and said, âKing of Youshan, whatâs the meaning of this?â
The little bun yawned and replied, âWe donât mean anything. Weâre just talking aboutâ¦â
âAbout what?â
âAbout how shameless you are,â the little bun said disdainfully.
Everyone:
At this time, one of the noble ladies could no longer endure it. She began to complain to the Empress Dowager, âEmpress, the little prince of the King of Youshanâs Residence actually insulted someone. Heâs too much.â
The little bun scoffed and continued to say derisively, âItâs all the villains who complain first. What nonsense.â
âYou! You have no manners!â
âAnd you have a stinky mouth!â the little bun said as he made a face.
âYou, youâ¦â
The little bun asked his father to put him down before he put his hands on his hips and scolded, âYouâre a noble lady from the capital? Your words are so unpleasant. Youâre clearly a long-tailed scorpion full of evil tricks!ân/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
The little bun continued, âDidnât you see it earlier? It was clearly these people who wanted to frame my⦠the Eldest Princess earlier. Moreover, the Eldest Princes didnât force them to accept the bet. Itâs just that some people coveted the Eldest Princessâ military power. After losing, they wanted to renege. All of you are despicable!â
âT-that was the Sixth Princessâ suggestion. It has nothing to do with Mis Yang and the others!â the woman retorted, pretending to be calm.
The little bun scoffed and continued to scold, âTheyâre the Sixth Princessâ lackeys, and they just wanted to help her frame the Eldest Princess so they could curry favor with her! Now that theyâve failed, they want to shirk the responsibility. Do they have any shame?â
Meanwhile, Meng Xia and the others were thoroughly shocked.
âThe little masterâs mouth is really⦠fierce!â