Climbing to the Top: A Reborn Queen's Journey-Chapter 511: Wang Yi (Part 2)

Jiang Shaohua’s expression remained unchanged, coldly looking at Wang Yi.

In her past life, she married into the Wang Family, and naturally interacted with Wang Yi quite a bit. Wang Yi was an utter wastrel, indulging in every vice, but due to his privileged birth, even though Prime Minister Wang was furious at his lack of ambition, he couldn’t cast his eldest son out of the family. Relying on his father’s power, Wang Yi ran amok in Jiangnan.

In this life, Wang Yi was backstabbed by his subordinates and was jointly impeached by more than ten officials from the Jiangnan Official. Behind this, Zheng Chen must have exerted influence.

Wang Yi’s life wasn’t in danger, but his career had come to an end.

Wang Yi loved silver, and also beauty. Having drunk half a pot of wine, his mind was muddled, and he hadn’t quite realized who the stunning young woman strolling into the Ministry of Justice Prison was. He was about to make a few jokes.

Vice Minister Yang, recognizing the situation wasn’t good, quickly scolded: "How dare you! This is the Nanyang County Princess! Why don’t you quickly greet the Commandery Princess!"

Nanyang County Princess?

Wang Yi sobered up a bit but didn’t stand to salute, continuing to sit boldly while eyeing Jiang Shaohua up and down. He nodded in satisfaction: "With such beauty and bearing, no wonder my fourth brother is captivated."

Vice Minister Yang: "..."

The Fourth Young Master’s infatuation with the Nanyang County Princess was already no secret in Capital City. Wang Jin, though nineteen, refused engagement, regularly speaking for Nanyang County before the Emperor. This was known to all.

However, such truths shouldn’t be so forthrightly spoken! Vice Minister Yang felt embarrassed for the Commandery Princess, instinctively glancing her way.

Jiang Shaohua’s expression remained calm, speaking lightly: "You’re Wang Yi?"

Wang Yi laughed heartily: "Indeed! In the future, you may call me brother alongside Fourth Brother!"

Vice Minister Yang coughed forcefully: "First Young Master Wang, do not offend the Commandery Princess, do not speak nonsense!"

Wang Yi’s position as Inspector had been stripped away, no longer an official, and the over-forty-year-old man still had to be called First Young Master, how very dismal.

Wang Yi felt no shame, raising his head: "I’m conversing with my future sister-in-law, it’s not for a mere Assistant Minister to interfere! Get lost!"

Vice Minister Yang was rendered speechless.

Jiang Shaohua’s gaze darkened slightly, her voice grew cold: "Wang Yi, as a prisoner, you dare to disrespect an official of the court! Who gave you such courage?"

"Prime Minister Wang’s life-long reputation has been tarnished by you, the incorrigible son! If I were you, I’d be so ashamed I’d find a piece of tofu to bash my head against to end it all."

The reprimand was excessively satisfying!

Vice Minister Yang was inwardly delighted, seeing Wang Yi’s face flush with rage, fearing he might die from anger, quickly reminded in a low voice: "Commandery Princess! For Prime Minister Wang’s sake, please tolerate him a bit."

Lately, Jiang Shaohua had been reorganizing the court and Six Ministries, especially courteous towards Prime Minister Wang, not wanting to have enemies on all fronts. However, she wouldn’t tolerate Wang Yi.

"Mr. Li," Jiang Shaohua turned and instructed: "Go to the palace now, and deliver a message to the Emperor on my behalf. Tell him that I wish to release Wang Yi back to the Mansion today, and ask the Emperor to approve."

Today, it was Li Boyuan who accompanied her.

Even the proud Zheng Chen and Wang Jin had to accompany and obey orders, while the lazy Jiang Yi had to jot down notes, running messages was no big deal.

Li Boyuan cupped his hands in agreement and soon departed.

Wang Yi heard he could return to the Mansion, his flushed complexion quickly subsided, he drank his cup dry: "Great, I can finally leave this hellish place."

"Well, I’ll forgive your disrespect this once."

Jiang Shaohua couldn’t be bothered, told Vice Minister Yang: "Send someone to Prime Minister’s Mansion to deliver a message, let the Wang Family come to the Ministry of Justice to fetch him."

...

Within an hour, Li Boyuan returned, bringing the Emperor’s decree: "The Emperor has said, the Commandery Princess may make the decision."

Accompanied alongside was Wang Jin.

Wang Jin, with a guilty face, first bowed deeply to apologize to Jiang Shaohua: "Commandery Princess, forgive me. My brother speaks without restraint and has offended you on multiple occasions. I apologize on behalf of my brother."

Hearing those words relayed from Li Boyuan, Wang Jin felt deeply ashamed, sweating coldly on the way. Now in front of Jiang Shaohua, he could hardly bear the shame.

Jiang Shaohua spoke with detachment: "You are siblings, sharing both glory and disgrace. You know his temperament, advise him more. This time, let it go, but if he dares speak recklessly again, I will certainly not be lenient."

Wang Jin grew increasingly ashamed, responded in a low voice, hurriedly went to his elder brother’s cell.

Wang Yi knew he was about to leave the cell, rejoicing with dances and shouts: "Fourth Brother, you come just on time. I’ve been here for months, nearly growing mold. Quickly, get me out."

Wang Jin sighed helplessly: "Elder Brother, keep low, keep your voice down. After all, this is the Ministry of Justice Prison, don’t be ostentatious."

Wang Yi immediately retorted: "How am I ostentatious? I, the first-born son of the Prime Minister, Inspector of Jiangnan, embezzled some silver, and ended up locked here for months. I’ve never suffered like this in my life."

Isn’t that more than some silver?

A few million taels, enough to match Da Liang’s annual tax revenue!

If such a brutal emperor replaced him, your head would have been chopped off by now!

Wang Jin complained inwardly but refrained from arguing with his elder brother, opting for silence. He supported his stout brother towards the back entrance, where the mansion carriage awaited.

Even now, Wang Yi remained dissatisfied: "Why must I leave from the back door? Since it’s a royal pardon, I ought to leave grandly through the front door."

"Elder Brother, please calm down!" Wang Jin could no longer bear it: "The Emperor spared your life, granting mercy. Father had to sacrifice much pride to save you. Even I must remain humble before the Emperor. This time, you narrowly kept your life, from now on behave, don’t cause more trouble."

Wang Yi grew furious, vigorously pushed Wang Jin: "Bah! I’m your elder brother! How dare you lecture me!"

Wang Jin was caught off guard, pushed backward, his head hitting the wall of the carriage, momentarily seeing stars, nearly fainting.

Wang Yi hadn’t expected such a result from one shove, hurriedly grabbed Wang Jin’s collar: "Fourth Brother! Are you okay!"

Wang Jin was nearly shaken to the point of vomiting, weakly replied: "Stop shaking me so hard."

Wang Yi reluctantly let go.

Of course, with Wang Yi’s personality, he wouldn’t apologize to his younger brother. Instead, he grumbled discontentedly: "That Jiang Shaohua, though beautiful, is too vicious, sharp-tongued."

"Your brother is useless, in the future, the position of Family Head will be yours. Such a woman marrying in, too ambitious, the Wang Family will be unsettled."

"In my view, better give up early, marry a high-born lady who is beautiful and gentle."

Wang Jin listened but did not respond.

Fortunately, the Prince Mansion was nearby, and the carriage quickly arrived.

Wang Yi swiftly dismounted, not yet having laughed openly, Prime Minister Wang arrived with a dark face.