Princess and the General

Meet a God, Kill a God (Part Two)

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“Make a trip to the eldest prince’s manor.
Just say that I have something to tell him regarding His Majesty’s illness.”

Amidst the falling leaves, he stepped over the fallen leaves, as he took in the sweet fragrance emanating from the surrounding osmanthus trees.

After the mood that he had managed to obtain from half a day of leisure had been disturbed, the melancholy filling his heart grew even more profound.
It weighed on him so much that he could not breathe.

The prime minister’s manor was currently going through some troubled times.
His father was not present, and he needed to support the entirety of the prime minister’s manor and the Yin family on his own.

Yin Shuo returned to the outer study, and the servant bowed to greet him then said: “Princess DanYang came to the outer study earlier and said that she wanted to wait for eldest young sir inside, but this servant kept her out.
The princess then said that she would go the look for eldest young sir in the garden.
Did eldest young sir run into her?”

“I did.
You did very well.
Regardless of whether it’s Princess DanYang or anyone else, and unless father returns, nobody is allowed to take a single step inside the outer study.”

“Yes, then this servant will go and invite the eldest prince immediately.”

Yin Shuo entered the study on his own then closed the door behind him.
He then closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

The cabinet had been established, and there was peace on the border.
It was possible that Emperor Ning would have him removed from his position of prime minister at any time.

He hesitated and struggled with the decision for a long time, not knowing whether he should simply accept Emperor Ning’s arrangements or if he should take a risk and make a plan on his own.

He had spent the past few days contemplating this question, and he had not been able to make up his mind until Princess DanYang sought him out.

She had gone to threaten him.

He was surrounded by enemies, and Gu HuaiJiang was about to win yet another major victory.
Emperor Ning’s trust in him compared to his trust in himself would become even greater.
Because he was the husband of the second prince’s younger sister, the eldest prince was happy to see him lose power.

As for the second prince, he focused on himself rather than seeking to help Princess DanYang for the sake of pleasing Emperor Ning.

Under these circumstances, Princess DanYang’s threats were the straws that broke the camel’s back.

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As a grown man, he could not allow himself to be bullied by an arrogant and unreasonable girl for his entire life.
He would repay Princess DanYang for each and every bit of humiliation that he had suffered!

…

“Your Highness the eldest prince, someone has come from the prime minister’s manor to invite Your Highness.
They said that the prime minister has something to tell Your Highness!”

The eldest prince heard the servant’s report and faintly smiled, “He has already fallen from grace, so he should come to see this prince himself if he has something to say.
He actually dares to have this prince go and seek him out.
What a joke.”

If this had happened in the past, even if Yin Shuo had lost his influence, he would still be willing to go and pay him a visit.
Now, however, Yin Shuo was the second prince’s brother-in-law.
Who knew what wicked plans he had in mind.
Did he want to do something to harm him?

The eldest prince picked up his cup of tea, “Tell the person who came that this prince is busy with official matter and has no time to see him.
If prime minister has something to tell this prince, please come and talk after court tomorrow.”

The palace had many people watching.
Even if Yin Shuo wanted to harm him on the second prince’s behalf, he would not be able to find an opportunity.

After saying this, he brought the cup to his lips and took a sip.

The servant said: “Yes, this servant will go and inform him immediately.
But that person said that Prime Minister Yin had something related to His Majesty’s illness to talk about.
Your Highness, are you sure that you won’t see him?”

The eldest prince’s hand trembled, and tea spilled from the cup onto his clothes.
The servant was stunned to see this.

Was there something wrong with what he had said?

Why did the eldest prince seem so shocked that he would spill his tea…

The eldest prince immediately wiped away the tea from his clothes with a handkerchief.
He then secretively wiped the corners of his mouth, “Did he say such a thing?”

“He did say such a thing.
Then should this servant still respond in the same manner?”

The eldest prince stood up from his seat.
Under his calm facade, his heart was shaken by a turbulent storm.

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Emperor Ning’s illness was a result of his instructions to Imperial Consort Xian.
Could it be that Yin Shuo already knew about this?

Regardless of whether or not Yin Shuo knew, this matter absolutely could not be discussed in the palace.
He had no choice but to go along with Yin Shuo’s invitation and personally visit the prime minister’s manor.

“No, go and tell the person who came that ever since Prime Minister Yin became a husband of the imperial family, this prince has not gone to visit him in his manor.
No matter what is said, he is this prince’s brother-in-law.
It’s natural that I should go and pay him a visit.”

His initial refusal had been very blunt, but now he was cheerfully agreeing to go.
The servant did not dare to speculate as to what was at the heart of this change.

He bowed then retreated, “Yes, this servant will go and inform them.”

The eldest prince stood behind him and slowly clenched his fists, his veins bulging under his sleeves.

No matter what, he could not allow the truth of what happened back then.
Even if that person was the prime minister, he would do whatever he had to…

Without any regrets!

…

“What? You said that DanYang wants me to go to the prime minister’s manor?”

In the second prince’s manor, Dian’er personally visited the second prince and responded, “Yes, princess did indeed say this.”

It fell silent, and Dian’er raised her head to sneak a peak.
She found the second prince sitting at the head of the hall with a look of annoyance on his face.

It seemed that he did not want to go, but it also looked as if he was thinking about something.

From his peripheral vision, he could see Dian’er observing his expression.
Dryly coughing a couple of times, he sat up straighter.

Dian’er was DanYang’s confidant.
If he revealed a look of displeasure in front of Dian’er, and Dian’er told DanYang, it would be bad if their sibling relationship collapsed.

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The second prince said: “Didn’t I tell DanYang last time? Yin Shuo’s current position in court is quite awkward.
Though he is my brother-in-law, I need to stay out of trouble! The cabinet has just been established, so if I frequently visit the prime minister’s manor, others might think that I am dissatisfied with father Emperor’s arrangements!”

Dian’er quickly pleaded her innocence, “Your Highness, please show mercy.
Princess must be missing Your Highness to have this servant come and invite Your Highness.
Moreover, princess has not invited Your Highness to visit often.
Since the wedding, you have only gone to visit once…”

Before Yin Shuo had lost His Majesty’s favor, the second prince was exceedingly satisfied with this brother-in-law and would often visit the prime minister’s manor.

How could he become annoyed now that his little sister was asking him to visit just once in a while?

Thinking of this, Dian’er lowered her head even further.

The second prince thought about it and found that this was indeed the case, and his expression improved significantly, “How is life for DanYang in the prime minister’s manor? Yin Shuo hasn’t made her suffer, has he?”

He was just mindlessly asking.
When a princess of the imperial family got married to a subject, which family would not treat her with the utmost respect?

Yin Shuo was also someone who had lost influence, so he would be even more unlikely to dare to mistreat Princess DanYang.

Sure enough, Dian’er said: “The prime minister’s manor handles everything flawlessly.
The servants are also very obedient, and there are no problems with the food or clothing.
As long as princess wants it, her husband will get it for her.
There are also no elders in the manor to pay respects to.
There’s just a young miss who very rarely goes out, so our princess has a very relaxed life.
But there is…”

“What is there?”

Dian’er bit her lower lip and contemplated whether nor not to tell the second prince that the second prince and the princess still had not consummated their marriage.
The second prince might be able to provide the princess with some fairness.

But no matter how closely related the second prince was, he was still a man.
She truly could not speak about the problems that women faced.

The second prince saw that she was hesitating and thought that Princess DanYang had been bullied, “What is it? Is there really something troublingher? If there is something, just say it.
This prince will support her and help her out.”

Dian’er said: “It’s… It’s a matter between couples.
Even if this servant was to die, I would not dare speak carelessly about it.
Second prince, please ask princess about it!”

Her face was bright red, and the second prince let out a surprised sound then lovingly smiled, “It’s inevitable that there will be some lack of harmony between newlyweds.
She should have been taught this sort of thing by a granny before she got married.
This isn’t anything serious.”

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Dian’er knew that the second prince misunderstood but could do nothing but blush and remain silent.

“Alright, then I will go and visit her at the prime minister’s manor tomorrow to keep her from having any wild thoughts.”

The second prince finally agreed, and Dian’er retreated after bowing.
She thought to herself that she would need to ask Princess DanYang what she thought and whether or not she should tell the second prince about the consummation of marriage to have him try to convince Yin Shuo.

With the second prince taking a stand, could Yin Shuo truly have Princess DanYang continue to suffer in silence?

“What nonsense are you spouting? How can this sort of thing possibly be told to second brother?”

Princess DanYang was both embarrassed and angry at Dian’er for this suggestion, “I did not ask second brother to come to talk about this.
I have something important to tell second brother about related to the court!”

Dian’er obediently bowed, no longer daring to say a word.

It was only after a long pause that Princess DanYang consoled her, “Alright, alright, I know that you were doing it for my sake, but don’t bring this matter up again.
I am a dignified princess.
Do I really need to rely on others for help in winning my husband’s love?”

She was proud of her nobility and her beauty, thus she naturally had a way to make Yin Shuo change his mind.

Dian’er quietly replied, “His Highness the second prince said he will come tomorrow.
This servant will go and inform the servants to prepare some more of the foods that His Highness likes.”

“Un, go ahead.”

Princess DanYang sent the palace maid off and wondered how she should tell the second prince about Yin Shuo’s attempts to bring down the cabinet.
They would need to discuss a plan of action, but she could not allow the second prince to tell Emperor Ning about this.

Once Emperor Ning found out about this, she would definitely suffer along with Yin Shuo!

The first thing the next morning, the eldest prince and the second prince arrived outside the prime minister’s manor at the same time.

TN: The title is an idiom meaning to never give up on a task regardless the obstacles.