bullyxtreme Chapter 213 Busy
Chapter 213 Busy
Jin Zekang and Xiao Yuan were both busy, and even Xiao Ling was not free.
No one had time to pay attention to the subtle tensions between the young emperor and his mother.
It wasn't until Jiang Xinyu was sent to Jin Zeyu's side that she realized the little guy was being psychologically manipulated and morally blackmailed every day.
She couldn't do anything to the Empress Dowager.
But she didn't need to indulge that old, shrewish servant with a face full of scars who kept criticizing the emperor for being unfilial and saying that it was wrong of him to make the Empress Dowager cry.
He slapped the wall hard across the face, and then sent a message to Xiao Ling to replace all the servants in the Empress Dowager's palace.
Empress Dowager He was terrified and didn't dare utter a sound, knowing that this was Xiao Yanwang's wife.
He watched helplessly as everyone around him was replaced, from top to bottom, even the eunuchs who swept the floor were replaced by strangers.
It must be said that Empress Dowager He truly displayed her weakness equally to everyone; there was no one she was not afraid of except for her own sons.
Jin Zeyu's eyes lit up, and he was filled with admiration for the beautiful older sister who had just come to his side.
He even had a rebellious thought: if his mother were like Sister Yu, he would be incredibly happy.
Jiang Xinyu neither flattered nor fawned over him, nor did she lecture him all the time. Instead, she loved him from the bottom of her heart with kisses and hugs.
Jin Zeyu fell for him, and the relationship between the two, one big and one small, quickly warmed up, becoming as close as siblings.
When Supervisor Xiao finally finished his busy work and wanted to get his wife back, he found that he couldn't.
The little emperor clung to Jiang Xinyu's leg, crying even more bitterly than if his father had died.
You can leave if you want, I'll take one with me even if you buy one and get one free.
Jin Zekang gloated and, acting like the regent, reminded Xiao Yuan not to be disrespectful to the emperor.
Xiao Yuan laughed in exasperation.
Listen to what you're saying, is that even human language?
What do you mean by "The emperor likes my wife, so he keeps her in the palace"? Why don't you keep your wife in the palace?
Oh, by the way, your wife is male; if you want her to stay in the palace, you'll have to go through a stabbing first.
It's alright, no trouble at all. We'll talk to the Imperial Household Department and reserve a spot for your son, Azhuo.
He will undoubtedly become the Grand Eunuch of the Imperial Household.
Jin Zekang never expected that Xiao Yuan would also turn bad; his sharp tongue was reminiscent of Jiang Xinyu's.
Haha, that's hilarious.
He couldn't win an argument with Jiang Xinyu because that woman not only had a sharp tongue but also liked to persuade people with "virtue".
Xiao Yuan won't fight him, so what's there to be afraid of? Let's argue, who's afraid of who?
The Regent and the Grand Councilor Xiao had a huge argument in the Imperial Study, their faces red and their necks bulging. Even with his tears still wet on his face, the Emperor couldn't resist watching the drama unfold.
If the court officials were to see this scene, it would likely cause unrest, as they would probably think that a power struggle had broken out.
In fact, if it weren't for Jiang Xinyu, Jin Zekang and Xiao Yuan would have been locked in a life-or-death struggle.
After all, they are both good people.
Smart people think a lot; they always feel uneasy if they don't have power in their own hands.
A ruthless leader like him would never tolerate another sleeping soundly beside him.
A regent and a minister entrusted with a mission were destined to be unable to coexist due to their different identities and positions.
But then there was this quirky Jiang Xinyu who acted as a buffer. As the two spent more time together, they learned a lot about each other's secrets and eventually reached a consensus after testing each other multiple times.
You're love-struck, aren't you? What a coincidence, so am I.
You don't seem to have any obsession with carrying on the family line, and you're not greedy for the sake of your family. What a coincidence, so am I.
You're full of schemes and plots just because you come from a bad background and want to live a more comfortable life. What a coincidence, so am I.
What's there to argue about? The Great Jin Dynasty has more money than enough for both of us.
Xiao Yuan wasn't a very honest person, but Jiang Xinyu was. Jin Zekang especially got along well with her, and they actually developed a kind of kinship-like relationship.
He unilaterally asserted that Jiang Xinyu was his half-sister.
Jiang Xinyu didn't hesitate and immediately set up an incense table and forced him to kowtow.
We do not seek to be born on the same day, month, and year, nor do we seek to die on the same day, month, and year.
But as long as you don't steal my man, I'll protect you, my buddy. If anyone beats you up, I'll fight them to the death.
Jin Zekang rubbed his head, tears welling up in his eyes, and called out "Sister!" He was so moved that he burst into tears.
Now he and Xiao Yuan are practically relatives. So what if his brother-in-law and sister-in-law are arguing? If he weren't so bad at martial arts, he would have liked to join in and tear them apart.
With the court in turmoil and the young emperor truly reluctant to leave, Jiang Xinyu and her husband temporarily stayed in the palace.
Xiao Yuan, being a eunuch, had nothing to hide, so he approved a palace not far from the young emperor's bedroom.
The four maids from the mansion also entered the palace, and several more palace maids and eunuchs were transferred over.
They'll stay here temporarily, since it's inconvenient for Xiao Yuan to go to the Eastern Depot and he'll have to move sooner or later.
Jiang Xinyu felt like she had forgotten something, but she was too busy to remember.
She only realized what was happening when she encountered Ye Xiao, who had a dark expression, in the palace.
Forgot about his silly son, Xiao Yuan didn't even explain to Ye Xiao about faking his death.
Xiao Yuan did something really underhanded; he notified more than a dozen of his trusted confidants but not his godson.
When Ye Xiao followed the people from the Eastern Depot straight to the palace, his eyes were bloodshot. He wanted to tear the rebellious Left Prime Minister and others to pieces to avenge the murder of his father.
When they were almost inside the main hall, they found his godfather standing there perfectly fine, with a rosy and radiant complexion, looking even younger than him.
Ye Xiao was furious. He almost lost his mind during the fight and nearly capsized in a ditch.
He Zhang risked his life to shield him; otherwise, it wouldn't have been him avenging his father, but his adoptive father avenging him.
The situation was indeed chaotic, and Xiao Yuan, burdened with important responsibilities, was unable to approach and speak with the others.
Furthermore, since He Zhang was slashed while saving him, Ye Xiao could only suppress his doubts and get back to work.
Then came the emperor's death and the ascension of the new emperor.
For many days in a row, the soles of all the people in the Eastern Depot wore down to three layers. They were so busy confiscating houses and arresting people that they didn't even have time to rest. The father and son didn't even have a chance to talk.
To be honest, Xiao Yuan was so busy that he didn't even have time to sleep with his wife, let alone pay attention to him.
He's such a grown man, do you expect me to treat him like a child?
Since he's alive and well, then the previous corpse must have been fake, and it was all a scheme.
Xiao Yuan felt that there was no need to mention this matter separately.
Ye Shier felt extremely wronged and dared not be pretentious with his godfather, so he went to Jiang Xinyu to try and get her attention.
He wanted to ask his godfather if he had other dogs.
Ugh, I meant to ask if his godfather had another godson who didn't want him anymore.
Ye Xiao had once served the old eunuch Xiao with filial piety. Although he did not change his surname, he was the only grandson personally recognized by his godfather.
He always considered himself Xiao Yuan's only son, but ever since his godmother came into his life, his godfather has changed, which has made him feel a strong sense of crisis.
There were many factors that led him to initially reject Jiang Xinyu, including this concern.
Jiang Xinyu is about the same age as him, so it's impossible for her to develop a mother-son relationship with him. She might have to adopt a little one to push him out.
Later events proved that Jiang Xinyu was the most suitable person for his godfather, and he is now completely convinced of Jiang Xinyu's abilities.
Feeling uncertain since his godfather hadn't summoned him or offered any explanation for so many days, he didn't dare approach Xiao Yuan directly and instead sought advice from Jiang Xinyu.
He Zhang taught him this, and emphasized that he should appropriately show his grievances and act coquettishly.
He Zhang was very perceptive and noticed that although Jiang Xinyu was young, she had a maturity beyond her years.
The way she looked at Xiaoye was just like looking at an ignorant child.
If Xiao Ye could genuinely treat Madam as his godmother, the two might actually develop a mother-son relationship.
He couldn't bring himself to act cute and affectionate with a girl who was a few months younger than him.
But the grievance is genuine; there's no need to pretend.
Ye Xiao tragically discovered a fact: his father no longer loved him.
Xiao Yuan: If you can't speak properly, shut your mouth. If you want love, go find He Zhang.
I only love my wife!
He Zhangjiang and Xin Yu are gossiping: Fatherly love is like a landslide!