Chapter 404 - Chapter 404: Lucky
Chapter 404: Lucky
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Yu Yunxi held back her laughter.
‘My little child looks really cute when he’s protective…’
The noble lady was scolded until she had no room to refute, and the others’ faces were also red from embarrassment.
The Empress Dowager felt that it was inappropriate to vent her anger on a child so she scolded Feng Yili instead, saying, “King of Youshan, is this the upbringing of your child? How could you allow your child to be so rude?”
Feng Yili wore his fanged mask, and his aura was wild and unrestrained. He glanced at the Empress Dowager and said bluntly, “Empress Dowager, my child was just speaking the truth. Don’t tell me you think that anyone can just insult members of the imperial family?”
The Empress Dowager’s expression darkened as she thought to herself, ‘This barbarian is actually so arrogant.’
At this moment, Abbot Liao Chen suddenly said, “Amitabha. Benefactor, allow me to say something. This is a temple. Don’t say unpleasant words in front of
Buddha.”
With this, the Empress Dowager who was going to continue scolding could only swallow her words. She had been a Buddhist for many years. If she wanted to do filthy things, she did not want to do it in front of Buddha.
The entire place fell silent.
At the same time, Yang Yeqi thought to herself, ‘That’s right. This is a temple. Even the Empress Dowager didn’t make a fuss with the King of Youshan after Abbot Liao Chen spoke. Hence, Yu Yunxi and the King of Youshan likely won’t make a fuss about the bet as well, right?’
Unexpectedly, in the next moment, Feng Yili carried the little bun in his arms and approached Yang Yeqi. He looked down at her with a cold gaze as he said lightly, “Miss Yang, if you’re willing to bet, then you must accept your loss. You have to bear the consequences of your actions. Of course, I understand that your father will have to pay for your debt. I don’t mind reporting this matter to the Emperor in front of the envoys from various countries during the state banquet. At that time, I believe Lord Yang will be very happy to make up for this 10,000 taels of silver.
Despite the casual tone, Feng Yili’s words were lethal.
The Empress Dowager and Empress Qin’s expressions turned cold immediately.
‘Is this barbarian trying to embarrass Xichu in front of other countries?’
Yang Yeqi was so terrified at this moment that her body trembled. If Xichu was embarrassed because of this matter, the lives in the Yang family would be on the line.
At this time, the Empress Dowager said impatiently, extremely annoyed,
“Enough. Since it’s a bet, just fulfill it.”
‘These idiots not only fail at framing Yu Yunxi, but they still want me to clean up their mess.’
Upon hearing the Empress Dowager’s words, Yang Yeqi knew that there was really no room for negotiation. She felt dizzy and fell to the ground, looking miserable as she said weakly, “I’ll find a way to make up for the 10,000 taels of silver.”
Now that things had come to this, Yang Yeqi could only place her hopes on her mother’s dowry and her grandmother to save her.
The other noble ladies naturally did not dare to refuse now and could only nod in fear and trepidation.
Having earned tens of thousands of taels of silver now, the corners of Yu Yunxi’s lips rose slightly. She was naturally in a good mood.
“If I find out that this incident spread outside, I won’t let anyone off,” the Empress Dowager said threateningly before she gestured to her palace servants to support her.
Everyone’s hearts sank. This matter concerned the Sixth Princess. It could be considered a scandal of the imperial family. Even if they were given a lot of courage, they still would not dare to gossip about this openly. Naturally, what they discussed behind closed doors was different.
Empress Qin said with a smile, “The journey has been tiring. Everyone must be tired. Please go rest first before we start praying for blessings.”
No one dared to linger around and quickly left.
The Empress Dowager scoffed at Yu Yunxi before she said kindly to Abbot Liao Chen, “Abbot Liao Chen, there’s something I don’t understand, and it has been bothering me. Can I trouble you enlighten me?”
Abbot Liao Chen said with a nod, “Amitabha. Of course.
After the Empress Dowager and Abbot Liao Chen left, Empress Qin and Consort Hong looked at Yu Yunxi meaningfully before they left as well.
Yu Yunxi ignored everyone and patted the little bun’s hand. He had run to her side earlier, and it was clear that he wanted to stay with her. Her heart was soft when she looked at him, but at the same time, she felt slightly worried. She had many enemies in the capital, after all. Feng Yili had brought the little bun out and protected her earlier, and she could not help but worry her enemies would target the little bun.
With this thought in mind, Yu Yunxi could not help but look at Feng Yili resentfully.
Feng Yili naturally understood what she was thinking. His gaze was gentle as he said hoarsely, “Don’t worry. I can protect him.”
Meanwhile, the interaction between the three people shocked Duchess Ying and the others.
In the end, Duchess Ying could no longer hold back. She cleared her throat and asked, “Eldest Princess, are you very familiar with the King of Youshan?”
Based on what Duchess Ying knew, the King of Youshan was a ruthless person. She was worried that Yu Yunxi would be hurt if she was close to him.
Meanwhile, Yu Yunxi finally realized that the people from Duke Ying’s Residence and Duke Yu’s Residence were still around. She looked at Feng Yili meaningfully.
Feng Yili understood what she meant. He sighed softly and carried the little bun again. Before he left, he did not forget to turn around and said politely, “Duchess Ying, Duchess Yu, I’ll take my leave first.”
Duchess Ying and Duchess Yu stood rooted to the ground in shock as they looked at Feng Yili’s departing figure. It was as though they had been struck by lightning.
At this moment, Yu Ting asked tremblingly, “Grandmother, did… did the King of Youshan actually bid farewell to you earlier?”
Feng Yili’s aura had scared Yu Ying half to death earlier. Even when faced with the Empress Dowager, Feng Yili was very rude. As such, she found it shocking that Feng Yili was so kind to her grandmother and Duchess Ying.
‘How scary…’
Yu Yunxi naturally knew that they were frightened by Feng Yili. She also knew that Feng Yili treated the two Duchesses politely because they were kind to her. She explained, “Don’t be afraid. In fact, the King of Youshan is not a bad person. The rumors are just rumors.”
Duchess Yu came back to her senses and asked worriedly, “Eldest Princess, what’s your relationship with the King of Youshan?”
“I’m sorry, but I can’t answer that question,” Yu Yunxi said, shaking her head. Instead of lying, she would rather not answer the question.
Duchess Yu was not an unreasonable person. Upon hearing Yu Yunxi’s words, she shook her head and said with a smile, “I believe you’re smart like your mother. No matter what, the King of Youshan protected you earlier. His character is definitely not bad. It’s good that you’re on good terms with such a person.”
Duchess Ying sighed in relief and said, “Eldest Princess, it was really too dangerous earlier. You’re lucky that you managed to deal with it..”