The Pretty Wife of General Jinxiu Huanian

Chapter 103 Yunxi's Persuasion

On this day, in the inner courtyard of the Marquis' Mansion.

Yunxi was wearing a light blue dress with a simple jade hairpin in her hair, and she walked towards them leisurely.

She was naturally fair-skinned, and this kind of attire made her look even more elegant and refined.

She walked hurriedly and entered the study in the blink of an eye.

At this time, the prince was sitting in front of the desk, his brows furrowed, staring at the document in his hand, as if the document was a formidable enemy.

"Your Highness." Yunxi called softly, her voice as gentle as the spring breeze.

The prince looked up, his eyes bloodshot and exhausted. "Madam, you're here."

Yunxi walked quickly to the prince, reached out and gently held his hand, with cold sweat on her palms.

She said softly, "Your Majesty, I have something to say to you."

The prince put down the documents in his hand and pulled Yunxi to sit down with him, his eyes full of expectation: "Madam, please feel free to speak."

Yunxi took a deep breath, looked at the prince with a firm gaze, and said sternly: "Prince, I know you are upset about the current situation.

But I think we should put the country first."

The prince was stunned at first, then sighed slightly and frowned even more tightly. "Madam, I know this too, but the princes' quarrel has really put me in a dilemma."

Yunxi said, "Your Majesty, you are an important official of the court and you carry the high hopes of the people.

If the country falls into chaos due to the princes' quarrel, the people will suffer in the end."

The prince frowned and sighed, "My lady, what you said is absolutely true, but if I express my opinion, I will definitely offend someone."

Yunxi patted the prince's hand gently and said with a firm look, "Prince, I believe that as long as you are dedicated to the country, justice will prevail in the hearts of the people."

There was a gleam of trust in her bright eyes.

At this time, the maid Xiao Cui came in to serve tea. She lowered her brows and walked hurriedly. Yunxi took the teacup and handed it to the prince with both hands steadily.

"Your Highness, think about it, if the country is in turmoil and the borders are unsettled, what will the situation be like?"

Yunxi continued, her face full of worry.

The prince pondered for a moment, his hand touching his chin, and slowly said, "Madam, what you said makes sense, but it's really difficult to grasp the right balance in this matter."

Yunxi stood up and walked lightly to the window, her skirt swaying slightly in the wind.

"Your Majesty, I believe you do not need to rush to express your support for any particular prince. Instead, you should advise the other princes to prioritize the country and society, and not let your own selfish desires put the country in danger."

The prince also walked to the window, put his hands behind his back, and said worriedly: "Madam, this is not an easy matter."

Yunxi turned around and looked at the prince, her eyes full of encouragement: "Prince, although it is not easy, it is not impossible.

I believe that with your wisdom and prestige, you will be able to find a righteous path in this chaotic situation."

The prince's face was filled with worry, and he paced back and forth: "Madam, these princes are all very troublesome. If I am not careful, I will be killed."

Yunxi approached the prince and reached out to grab his sleeve: "Don't be afraid, my prince. I will always be by your side and help you through this difficult time."

The prince stopped and held Yunxi's hand: "I understand Madam's intentions.

But the situation is so complicated that I don’t know what to do.”

Yunxi raised her head slightly, looked at the prince and said, "Your Majesty, I think you might as well contact a few princes privately first to understand their true thoughts before making any plans."

The prince shook his head: "Madam, you don't know, these princes are now on guard against me, and it is not easy to contact them privately."

Yunxi frowned, thought for a moment, and said, "Then Your Majesty, could you start with their close associates and try to find out the truth from the side?"

The prince's eyes lit up: "Madam, this plan is feasible, but this confidant is not so easy to win over."

Yunxi smiled slightly: "Your Highness, as long as you are willing, there is always a way."

The prince sighed, "I hope so."

As he was speaking, the butler Li Fu came running over: "Your Highness, something bad has happened. The eldest and second princes are clashing in the streets, and the people are running away in fear."

The prince's face darkened: "How shameless!"

The prince was so angry that his beard was puffing and his eyes were glaring. Veins on his forehead were bulging, and his eyes were as big as copper bells. He shouted angrily: "These two princes, it's okay if they quarrel on weekdays, but now they are making such a fuss in the streets. They have completely disgraced the royal family!"

Yunxi hurried forward. She was wearing a light blue dress with a white ribbon tied around her waist. The pearls and jade on her head swayed slightly with her movements.

Yunxi frowned and said anxiously, "Your Highness, this is a good time for you to step in and mediate."

The prince stroked his beard and paced back and forth in the hall. His steps were heavy and powerful, as if every step was carried out with deep thought.

He stopped, looked at Yunxi with a determined gaze, and said, "Madam, please wait in the mansion. I will be back soon."

After saying this, the prince flicked his sleeves and walked out with big strides, followed closely by his followers.

The prince and his entourage hurried out of the mansion, and Yunxi waited anxiously in the mansion.

She walked back and forth in the hall, looking out the door from time to time, and the handkerchief in her hand was wrinkled by her.

Yunxi kept muttering, "What should I do? I hope nothing goes wrong."

After a long time, the prince finally returned. Yunxi's eyes lit up, and she hurried over to him, eagerly asking, "Prince, how is the situation?"

The prince looked exhausted, his once straight back now slightly bent. He waved his hand and sighed, "After much persuasion, I have finally managed to temporarily quell this conflict."

Yunxi finally breathed a sigh of relief, patted her chest lightly, and said, "That's good."

The prince walked over to the chair and sat down. He picked up the teacup on the table, raised his head and drank it all in one gulp. After putting the teacup down, he said, "It's just that the dispute between the princes is getting more and more intense."

Yunxi stepped forward, gently patted the prince's shoulders, and said, "Prince, I think you should go to the palace to see the emperor and report this matter to him."

The prince frowned, his brows furrowed so tightly that they looked like they could kill a fly, and hesitantly said, "The emperor is seriously ill. I'm afraid it's inappropriate for him to enter the palace at this time."

Yunxi stopped what she was doing and said seriously, "Because the emperor is seriously ill, you should let him know the seriousness of this situation."

The prince pondered for a moment, nodded, and said, "Madam, your words make sense. I will enter the palace tomorrow."

The next day, the prince got up early. He was dressed in court robes and looked solemn and serious.

He straightened his clothes in front of the mirror, took a deep breath, and then got on the carriage with the prepared memorials and drove to the palace.

When he arrived at the palace, the prince walked quickly all the way, his steps hurried but firm.

When I entered the bedroom, I saw the emperor lying on the dragon bed with a pale face.

The prince knelt and greeted, "Your Majesty, I have an important matter to report."

The emperor opened his eyes slightly and said, "My dear, please stand up and speak."

The prince quickly stood up, hands hanging down respectfully, and said, "Your Majesty, the princes are clashing in the streets, causing chaos.

The common people gathered in three layers, pointing and talking, saying that they had brought disgrace upon the royal family.

The prince frowned as he spoke, his face full of worry.

Upon hearing this, the emperor coughed furiously, his face flushed red. "These rebellious sons are really giving me a lot of worry."

The prince hurried forward, gently patted the emperor on the back, and said anxiously: "Your Majesty, please calm down. Take care of your health."

The emperor panted heavily, his hands supporting the edge of the bed, and said, "My dear, what do you think I should do?"

The prince's face was solemn, and he bowed and replied, "Your Majesty, I believe that the country should be given priority and the successor to the throne should be determined as soon as possible to reassure the people."

The emperor was silent for a moment, his eyes half-closed, his expression weary. "I understand what you are saying, my dear minister. However, I find it difficult to choose between these princes."

The prince straightened his back, his eyes firm, "Your Majesty, I dare to suggest that you consider the princes' character, talents, and loyalty to the country."

The emperor nodded, his brow still furrowed. "My dear minister, what you say makes sense. I will consider it carefully."

After leaving the palace, the prince returned to the Marquis' Mansion with a heavy heart. All the way, he sat in the carriage, his brows never relaxed, and he clutched a jade pendant tightly in his hand, stroking it constantly.

As soon as they arrived at the gate of the mansion, Yunxi came to greet them. She was wearing a simple dress and her hair was also very simple, but her eyes were full of concern.

"Your Highness, what did the Emperor say?" Yunxi asked as she helped the prince straighten his clothes.

The prince shook his head and sighed, "The emperor has not yet made a decision."

Yunxi was slightly startled, then said, "Your Majesty, don't worry. I believe the Emperor will make a wise choice."

The prince sighed helplessly, "I hope so. If this matter continues to drag on, who knows how much trouble it will cause."

After entering the palace, the prince sat on the chair, with his head down and not saying a word.

Yunxi served carefully at the side, glancing at the prince's expression from time to time.

"Your Highness, why don't we not worry too much about this matter? How much can we control the royal family's affairs?"

Yunxi said tentatively.

The prince slammed the table and said, "How can we just ignore this? If the princes keep making trouble like this, the country will be in chaos!"

Yunxi trembled with fear and said quickly, "Your Highness, please don't be angry. I'm just worried that you're too tired."

The prince waved his hand and said, "Forget it, go and do your thing."

Yunxi responded and retreated quietly.

The prince paced back and forth in the room alone, muttering to himself, "What should I do? What should I do?"

In the next few days, there was a constant stream of people coming and going in front of the Marquis's mansion, all of whom were sent by various forces to gather information.

Yunxi instructed the housekeeper Li Fu: "Li Fu, you must handle it well and don't let them disturb the peace of the Marquis' Mansion."

Li Fu quickly responded, "Don't worry, ma'am. I understand." Then he bent his body and trotted to the door.

The prince would think about countermeasures in his study every day, and Yunxi would often accompany him and give him advice.

In this study, books piled up on the table, and pens, ink, paper and inkstone were placed in a mess.

The prince was wearing a dark robe, his brows furrowed, and he sat on a chair, tapping the table with one hand.

On this day, the prince was discussing state affairs with several ministers in the study, and Yunxi was serving tea beside them.

Minister A was a short, fat old man with a goatee and rolling eyes. He said, "Your Highness, given the current situation, we must make plans early."

Minister B, tall and thin, with a worried look on his face, echoed, "Yes, Your Highness, we can't put this off any longer."

The prince frowned, the veins on his forehead bulging, and said, "This prince should put the country first, but the interests involved need to be carefully considered."

Yunxi was wearing a simple dress with only a hairpin in her hair. She smiled and said softly, "My Lords, I think we should take a long-term view and not act impulsively."

The ministers looked at Yunxi and nodded slightly.

At this moment, a servant came running in hurriedly. He was out of breath and his face was red. He shouted, "Your Highness, this is bad. The Third Prince has summoned a group of military officers to the palace. I don't know what they want to do."

The prince stood up suddenly, knocking over the teacups on the table and spilling the tea all over the floor. His eyes widened in anger and he roared, "How can this be tolerated!"

Yunxi quickly stepped forward, gently took the prince's arm, and said, "Prince, don't panic. Send someone to find out first."

The prince gritted his teeth and immediately ordered, "Come here, go and find out what the Third Prince is up to."

After a while, the person sent back reported: "Your Highness, the Third Prince claims to want to eliminate treacherous officials for the country, but in fact he is trying to win over the people."

The prince shouted angrily, "This is nonsense!" He walked back and forth in the study, his hands behind his back, his steps heavy.

Yunxi quickly poured a cup of tea, handed it to the prince, and said, "Prince, please calm down first. It's not good for your health to get angry."

The prince took the teacup, raised his head and drank it all in one gulp. He placed the cup heavily on the table and said, "This rebellious son is truly lawless!"

Minister A stroked his beard and said, "Your Highness, the Third Prince is so arrogant. I'm afraid there must be someone backing him up."

Minister B also said: "Yes, Your Majesty, we must be careful in dealing with it."

Yunxi frowned, thought for a moment, and said, "Your Majesty, I feel that this matter may not be that simple. Perhaps someone wants to use the Third Prince to disrupt the government."

The prince glared and said, "Humph, no matter who it is, if they dare to play tricks in front of me, they will not end well!"

Yunxi added, "Your Highness, we must find a way to prevent the Third Prince from succeeding."

The prince sat down, rubbing his temples with both hands, and said, "I am also thinking about this, what should I do."

Minister A came over and said, "Your Majesty, how about we send someone to keep an eye on the Third Prince and see what he does next?"

Minister B shook his head and said, "That's not right. It's easy to alert the enemy."

Yunxi said, "Your Majesty, I have an idea."

The prince raised his head, looked at Yunxi, and said, "Hurry up and tell me."

Yunxi said, "We can send people to spread the news in the court, saying that the Third Prince has ulterior motives, so that the ministers will be on guard against him."

The prince thought for a moment and said, "Well, that's one way, but you have to be careful and don't let anyone catch you."

Yunxi nodded and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will make all the arrangements."

The prince stood up, walked around the study a few more times, and said, "This matter is of great importance and must be handled with caution."

Yunxi said, "Your Majesty, don't worry, I understand."

The prince paced back and forth, thinking about a solution.