Chapter 1316: Chapter 785: An Ji Makes a Choice (2)

She and Song Yanqing have always been considered diligent, devoted, and loyal people. They have their prestige in the court, yet unexpectedly, a lifetime of reputation was ruined by her daughter!

"Do you know you are the only person in the entire Daxuan Kingdom to have been impeached at such a young age!" Xie Ruotong’s anger grew stronger.

Xie Qianyun had an indifferent expression, "This only shows that these ministers are too petty, taking trivial matters to court. No wonder the young emperor is so exhausted..."

"Xie Qianyun!" Xie Ruotong was shaking with anger.

Why did she give birth to this little rascal?! Was it to infuriate herself?!

Does she think she has lived too long?!

Xie Qianyun wisely remained silent.

Her mother is scary when she’s angry.

Scarier than her father.

After all, her mother really hits.

"Let it go, Ruotong, being angry only harms your health. It’s not worth it." Song Yanqing began to mediate.

Xie Ruotong shot him a look.

Song Yanqing pressed his lips together and said softly, "We still have guests in the house, it doesn’t look good."

"If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have had such a disappointing daughter!" Xie Ruotong vented her emotion.

"Yes, yes, it was my fault back then, it was my doing that made your belly big..."

Xie Ruotong glared at Song Yanqing.

Song Yanqing dared not say more, he held Ruotong’s hand, "Let’s go, don’t get yourself upset."

Then the two of them seemed to forget they even had a daughter named Xie Qianyun, leaving her still kneeling on the ground.

Was she even their biological child?

Walking into the mansion.

Xie Ruotong still looked worried.

"What’s troubling you?" Song Yanqing asked gently.

"Qianyun causing such trouble makes me uneasy."

"It’s just children’s squabbles..."

"I know, but it’s not just that in the court. We both know, Qianyun’s actions are just to stand up for others with no ill intentions, but to those with agendas, they’ll think Qianyun is exploiting our status to act recklessly. If this continues, it will inevitably bring disaster."

"Do you mean you fear those with agendas might escalate matters due to Qianyun’s actions, affecting you and me?" Song Yanqing also became serious, "Thinking about it, Qianyun being impeached really targets us, aiming to make the emperor wary of us. After all, you and I both wield substantial power, in court and the military; if the emperor harbors suspicions about us, the outcome is unimaginable."

"I do have such concerns." Xie Ruotong nodded.

"Rest assured, with our rapport with the Supreme Emperor and Empress Dowager, and my years beside the emperor, he wouldn’t speculate about us like that." Song Yanqing reassured.

"But ultimately, words are fearsome." Xie Ruotong still felt uneasy, "Tomorrow I’ll take Qianyun to the border, and try to bring her back less often, to avoid real troubles!"

"..." Song Yanqing felt a bit despondent.

Xie Ruotong only returned a few days ago, in this lifetime, he truly enjoys very few advantages...

Several ministers well-connected with the court joke about why they don’t have more offspring with General Xie. He does wish to have more, but Xie Ruotong doesn’t give him the chance?!

He finally hoped for their daughter’s tenth birthday banquet for her to return from the border, thinking they could stay for a month or two...

He was indeed dreaming too much.

...

In the Imperial Palace, within the hall.

Everyone still carried a somber expression.

Anqi hadn’t stopped crying.

At this moment, Consort Li, Xiao Hezhen, Wu Xufan, and Wu Huahao also came to An Ning’s chamber, worried about Xiao Jinyu being thrown into prison.

"Empress Dowager, I beg you to rescue Jinyu. Since childhood, he’s never suffered any hardships, always obedient and sensible. I truly didn’t expect a day would come when he would make such a foolish mistake, hit the emperor. If punishment is necessary, punish me; it’s my failure to educate him properly."

Saying this, Consort Li was about to kneel.

An Ning immediately rose to support her, "It’s not just Jinyu’s fault; matters of the heart are hard to judge right or wrong. Don’t worry, I won’t let Luming harm Jinyu."

Consort Li heard An Ning’s words and couldn’t help but tear up.

"All of you, leave first." An Ning suddenly said to everyone in the room, "Don’t interfere with this matter, I will handle it personally!"