Chapter 41: Chapter 41: The Young Master Is a Woman 41

“I thought Boss Xiao would propose some harsh conditions, but I didn’t expect this,” having signed a pretty decent deal, not as big as imagined, yet enough to make He Zheng’an happy, he mused about continuing to cooperate with Xiao Changsheng on a bigger scale, as implied by what the other had previously mentioned, “Boss Xiao is a straightforward person, I didn’t expect him to know the Princely Heir.”

Feeling overly joyful and seeing that his brother-in-law didn’t seem to be there to trouble him, He Zheng’an couldn’t help but feel rather complacent.

He loved to show off and was pleased that he had just accomplished something, eager to prove himself capable in front of his brother-in-law.

“Hmm, we had met once. Last time, when I took my second sister to see Jiang Weiming getting beaten, he was by Jiang Weiming’s side, making a deep impression.” Ah Chen slowly explained.

Since her sixth brother-in-law asked, she definitely needed to explain.

He Zheng’an’s smile froze. Ning Yuxin had told him about Jiang Weiming’s circumstances, mentioning that the latter needed to be beaten over forty more times to repay his debts.

Everything around felt chilly, especially near his brother-in-law, which was the coldest.

That Xiao Changsheng was acquainted with Jiang Weiming, He Zheng’an pondered, it seemed that apart from doing legitimate business, he shouldn’t get too close to Xiao Changsheng in the future.

His brother-in-law might be ruthless, but he also looked down on men like Jiang Weiming, who violently beat their wives.

After visiting Ning Yuxin again, Ah Chen was genuinely busy and didn’t plan to return, having left some people for Ning Yuxin. Xiao Changsheng shouldn’t plot against He Zheng’an anymore, and with her people watching, they could protect Ning Yuxin, her daughter, and the two elders of the He Family.

Upon returning to the Capital City, Ah Chen encountered someone from the palace, hearing that Uncle Wei An went in to file a complaint against her.

“Prince Ning, Uncle Wei An accuses you of poisoning his entire family, what do you say?” Ye Ji asked, his dark eyes fixed on Ah Chen. It had been several days since he’d seen her, and as soon as she came back, they had to deal with Uncle Wei An’s nonsense, which was really annoying.

However, now that it’s this big, it needed to be addressed.

Ah Chen first bowed, then looked at Uncle Wei An: “Uncle Wei An, what are you talking about? Aren’t you standing here perfectly well?”

Uncle Wei An glared: “Prince Ning, stop pretending. Would you dare swear that you never drugged my entire family?”

Some time ago, while desperately trying for a child, nothing seemed to happen for days, suspecting his body was weak. So he called a doctor for treatment, only to find out he was infertile, and then his wife was diagnosed with infertility as well.

As he pondered who might be behind it, Yuanjia jumped out saying it must have been Ning Zhen’s doing.

Initially, he was doubtful, but Yuanjia then mentioned that on the wedding night, Ning Yutong was given an anti-fertility drug.

Thus, Ning Zhen had a reason to poison them.

Uncle Wei An was furious but couldn’t do anything as Ning Zhen was not in the Capital at the time, unsure of her whereabouts or activities. Upon hearing of her return, he rushed into the palace to file a complaint. Ning Zhen had disrupted his lineage, and this time, he was determined to make her pay.

“I swear, I indeed did not drug you,” Ah Chen said calmly, “Besides, Uncle Wei An shouldn’t complaints require evidence?”

“It’s revenge,” Zhou Yuanjia said, eyes bloodshot, “You’re taking revenge on us.”

“Revenge?” Ah Chen looked at him, “You and my sister have already gone your separate ways, why would I seek revenge?”

“You…” Zhou Yuanjia suddenly fell silent, simultaneously restrained by Uncle Wei An. This must not be mentioned; saying it would be akin to confessing guilt.

“Uncle Wei An, turns out you don’t have any evidence?” Ye Ji felt quite annoyed, having been made tense for nothing. Without evidence, they still lodged a complaint; how could they be so unprepared?

Every time Ah Chen came to file a complaint, she always had her evidence and witnesses all set. If the evidence wasn’t conclusive, he wouldn’t have judged someone guilty before.

Why hadn’t they learned at all?

Two foolish people.

The father and son were speechless, legs trembling under Ye Ji’s questioning. Uncle Wei An was regretful, realizing he had acted rashly.

“Your Majesty, I will definitely find the evidence.”

Ye Ji impatiently waved him off: “Then go find the evidence first,” he paused, coldly saying, “It better be solid evidence. This is not a place for your games. This time, considering… you have indeed suffered great losses, there will be no penalties.”

Hurry and leave.

Don’t waste his time.

Uncle Wei An and his son left helplessly.

As Zhou Yuanjia left, he still gave Ah Chen a vicious glare. It had to be Ning Zhen, couldn’t be anyone else.

“Father, we can cure it, we can seek the Divine Doctor,” Zhou Yuanjia whispered, convinced that Ning Yutong must have suffered from it before but was now healed. And Ning Yulan, despite her body’s damage by the Duke Mansion, had recovered too?

If they could recover, so could their family.

Hou Rongfa dismissed everyone, and Ye Ji quickly approached Ah Chen, taking her by the hand towards Chenghua Hall. Seeing her empty hands, his expression remained bland as he asked casually: “Were you in a rush to enter the palace and forgot to bring something? Should I have someone fetch it for you?”

Saying this, she should grasp what he meant, right?

She had promised to bring him a gift on her return, but where was it?

Just as he finished speaking, he noticed something around his wrist. Looking down, there was a string of Buddha Beads. He touched it; it was smooth and cool, even carrying a faint fragrance, which was refreshing and delightful.

It was quite a nifty trinket.

With keen eyes, he spotted that one of the beads had his name etched on it.

“It’s quite unique, I like it a lot.” He said, moving closer to her, his expression remained impassive, but his voice was rather affectionate, “I like it a lot.”

Even if it were an ordinary item, just because it was from her, he liked it.

But this was a good item she had found, which wasn’t easy, as she had put thought into it for him.

“I’m glad you like it. It was worth spending the time to personally make it,” said Ah Chen.

This made Ye Ji like it even more, not expecting that it was personally made by her.

When she went off busy, he planned to reflect inside the iron-barred palace. For her being so good to him, how could he always think of locking her inside?

He was in the wrong.

He should be the one locked inside!

“Hou Rongfa, quickly get some hand lotion,” Ye Ji shouted.

Hou Rongfa replied numbly: Alright.

“The matter of Xiao Changsheng has been investigated; he was switched at a young age with people from the Ximo Dynasty,” as Ye Ji applied hand lotion on Ah Chen, he said, having heard her mention this man before, he naturally had to inform her of the results, “For now, we haven’t acted against him, maybe he could be useful in the future.”

The Ximo Dynasty has plans, but he didn’t intend to deal with people randomly, waiting for the right opportunity to send a grand gesture back.

“I observed the stars last night, a drought will strike the north in two years, and floods will occur in the south, very severe, prepare early,” Ah Chen said, “Some smaller nearby nations will suffer as well, probably leading to chaos, but the situation in Ximo Dynasty is relatively lighter.”

Ye Ji was skeptical, could stargazing predict two years ahead?

But since she said it, he had to prepare for it.

She rarely discussed political affairs, seeming indifferent, yet both times she mentioned the safety of Beixia. Thinking it was for him made Ye Ji’s heart warm.

He couldn’t fathom why he ever thought she might leave.

Even if she would one day, he couldn’t bear to hurt her the slightest.

That palace should restrain him instead.

He needed more reflection to keep his mind clear.

“A few years ago, they cultivated a batch of good seeds, which have already been test-planted, and the feedback was excellent. They’ve been improved in the last two years,” Ah Chen added, “I’ll give you some tomorrow, storing grain early so the famine in two years shouldn’t be an issue.”

Other preparations didn’t need her mention; he would handle them properly.

Ye Ji didn’t know what to say, ruling as the Emperor for so many years, it was his first time experiencing having help. He used to bear the hardest times alone.

“This time, I must grant you a title,” Ye Ji grasped her hand firmly, “Your merit deserves it.”

It’s not because of their relationship.

Perhaps she wasn’t interested, but he cared.

“I’ll grant you the title of Commandery Prince first, and two years later, it will be legitimate and proper.”

He wanted everyone to see how wonderful his beloved was.

“Don’t forget to reward those who cultivated the good seeds,” Ah Chen reminded, not refusing it this time, indeed she deserved a title.

“I won’t mistreat those with merit, all with contributions will be rewarded,” he assured.

The next day, Ah Chen presented the good seeds, and everyone accompanying her to the palace received rewards.

The entire court was united in approving her being granted the title of Commandery Prince, as the trial data was undeniable evidence.

With Ah Chen’s reminders, Ye Ji discreetly arranged preparations.

Half a year later, Ah Chen received a letter from Guanquan City, saying that He Zheng’an went out alone and was captured by those running illegal mines.

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