mtlumby2d Chapter 156 This was a truly exhilarating and spectacular show!
Chapter 156 This was a truly exhilarating and spectacular show!
Brave!
Lin Shiming slammed his fist on the table in admiration.
"My sister-in-law is right!"
This word of encouragement immediately lifted Cui Yin's spirits, and her eyes lit up. "Your Highness thinks so too?"
"nature!"
Cui Yin was clearly even more determined. She sat back down and moved closer to Lin Shiming, her face full of resentment. "I am the daughter of the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites. How can I yield to others in terms of etiquette? Wouldn't that be a disgrace to my father and a disgrace to our family!"
So she really is the daughter of the Vice Minister of Rites!
Lin Shiming clapped his hands in agreement, "That's exactly right!"
"Therefore, I simply refused the matter and informed Consort Yu that I had not violated any etiquette. These two can only be consorts, or leave as I have arranged, or else be thrown out of the mansion!"
"But I never expected that while they backed down and outwardly agreed to make those two concubines, and things were quiet for a while, they actually submitted a memorial behind my back, and even used my name to try to give them the rank of concubine! If I hadn't received a message from my father yesterday, informing me that His Highness had summoned the Sixth Prince to reprimand him that day, I'm afraid I wouldn't have known about this until they became concubines!"
"How could I tolerate such a disrespectful person?!"
Lin Shiming, intrigued, asked, "So?"
"Therefore, last night I summoned everyone in the manor to explain the matter in person. But when the Sixth Prince saw that the matter had been exposed, he changed his usual gentle demeanor and directly asked me to personally submit a memorial to request that the two be granted titles again."
“Even worse, he actually talked to me about the future succession of the royal family, promising that if I agreed to this and helped him get it done, he would guarantee that my own child would inherit the family business, regardless of whether the child was intelligent or not.”
"What a ridiculous joke! To be blunt, he's not going to be emperor. He needs to be extremely careful in choosing his successor. He's just a mere prince, not even granted a title. Besides the legitimate son of his principal wife, does he really think he can choose some 'virtuous' person as his heir? Looking at the entire capital, throughout history and in the records of etiquette, which family didn't have a legitimate heir..."
Cui Yin continued her incessant narration, but Lin Shiming suddenly paused, stunned. "Intelligent and capable," it seemed there was no need for further confirmation; this sixth brother truly was the one who had plotted against everyone behind the scenes!
"...Truly a man who knows no manners. So all his previous impeccable manners and elegant demeanor were just an act!" Cui Yin continued to criticize Lu Yuyang's manners, citing classical texts. "How regrettable that I was blind! I failed to see through this man's true colors!"
After speaking, Cui Yin seemed to have talked too much and was a little short of breath, so she stopped and took a few deep breaths.
Taking advantage of Cui Yin's pause to catch her breath, Lin Shiming, who had regained his senses, finally found an opportunity to interject, steer the conversation back on track, "And then you argued with him?"
"No, that's not true. I am not the kind of person who would speak without restraint."
"then you…"
"I have broken ties with him."
"what?"
That's it? Lin Shiming looked bewildered.
Cui Yin got carried away again and didn't notice Lin Shiming's expression, continuing to speak with great enthusiasm.
“He is shameless. As his wife, I should obey his orders.”
"Your Majesty, I struck first! I had my personal maid tie up this hypocrite and slap him more than a dozen times! I made sure his face was covered in blood, so he couldn't show his face to anyone!"
True physics: tearing off the mask.
No wonder Cui Yin made a scene at the palace, while Lu Yuyang was still holed up in his residence; it turns out he couldn't even leave the house!
What a thrilling and spectacular show!
Lin Shiming clicked his tongue in amazement.
"Then why did you come today—"
It seemed that Lin Shiming's calm voice made Cui Yin realize that she might have been a little impolite. She immediately toned down her demeanor, straightened her dress with a slightly embarrassed expression, and sat down again with an elegant posture.
“This matter must have a result; dragging it out will only make things worse.” Cui Yin’s rationality prevailed again. “Today, I want an imperial edict.”
Lin Shiming earnestly suggested, "You can get a divorce."
"No! Divorce would be impolite."
"Get rid of those two palace maids?"
"What I care about is that the Sixth Prince favors his concubines over his wife and doesn't distinguish between superiors and inferiors. It has nothing to do with those two concubines. The root of the problem is not with the concubines, but with the Lord. If the Lord doesn't cultivate etiquette and benevolence, then even if you get rid of these two, there will be another one."
As the daughter of a high-ranking official in the Ministry of Rites with a strong family tradition of learning, her vision and thinking were far beyond that of ordinary women in the inner quarters!
Lin Shiming greatly admired this clear-headed and intelligent woman.
He nodded approvingly, then asked earnestly, "So you mean—"
"I beg Your Highness to issue a secret decree to be kept in the Fengxian Hall and announced to the world thirty years later. It shall state that all the titles, property and so on of the Sixth Prince shall be inherited only by my own children, and shall have no relation whatsoever to any illegitimate or adopted children inside or outside the household. Regardless of whether the child is a boy or a girl, or even if the child exists."
Does it exist? Lin Shiming's eyes widened. "So, if you have a boy, everything belongs to that child; if you have a girl, everything goes to her; if you don't have any children..."
Cui Yin smiled arrogantly, "Then he deserves to have all of Lu Yuyang's vast fortune handed over to others!"
She spent her whole life working for others.
Hiss—Lin Shiming gasped.
What a brilliant move! If Cui Yin truly fails to give birth, then Lu Yuyang's lifelong hard work will only lead to the realization that all his earnings will be confiscated and deposited into the national treasury. Most importantly, in thirty years, Lu Yuyang will only be in his forties, and he will likely have to endure many more years of suffering!
Just thinking about it made Lin Shiming tremble.
Killing is heartbreaking.
Having offended such a cunning wife, Lu Yuyang's fate was predictable! Compared to her methods, his own demotion and caning were child's play.
A sudden surge of pity welled up in Lin Shiming's heart, and he couldn't bear to take revenge on Lu Yuyang any longer.
"Your Highness, would you be so kind as to grant my request?" Cui Yin's voice interrupted Lin Shiming's thoughts.
"...This matter is of great importance; I will ask my father about it."
Ultimately, it concerns the succession of the royal family, so we should consider Emperor Longyun's opinion.
Cui Yin was prepared and did not insist. She simply bowed respectfully and said, "Then I will await good news."
"Go with peace of mind. Whether your request comes true or not, I will give you an explanation for the Sixth Prince's favoritism towards his concubine over his wife."
Cui Yin nodded and bowed deeply.
Just as Cui Yin was about to reach the entrance of the side hall, Lin Shiming suddenly called her back.
"Miss Cui, I have another question. Do you think you can have a child?"
Cui Yin turned around and smiled sweetly, "Since childhood, I have been taught by my grandfather and father to distinguish right from wrong and never associate with petty people. Whether this child exists or not has never been my decision."
*
Shen Shi.
The Sixth Prince's residence received an imperial decree from the Crown Princess.
The Sixth Prince favored his concubine over his wife, showing no respect for hierarchy. He was punished by copying etiquette rules one hundred times and confined to his quarters for six months. Consort Yu overstepped her authority, interfering in the princes' private affairs and humiliating their principal wife. She was also punished by copying etiquette rules one hundred times and confined to her quarters for six months. Lady Liu and Lady Cao were forbidden from receiving any official title for life.
Meanwhile, the Sixth Prince's Consort received gifts from the Crown Princess on behalf of the Empress as a gesture of appeasement, which included a nonsensical letter.
"Father has given his permission. What happens in the future is entirely up to us."