Harem Daily Life

The subordinate, Yingwu, produced a list: "The shopkeeper did a good job protecting it; there was no loss, only a broken vase ornament and a half-hour delay in business. However, one of the bracelets purchased by the Hua family was broken."

"Take the list to the Prince of Han's residence and demand compensation. Return the bracelet to the Hua family at its original price; you will personally deliver it. As for the business that was disrupted at Zhenbaozhai, have the manager calculate it according to normal revenue; not a penny less. Furthermore, give each of the servants who beat Madam Hua today thirty strokes of the cane. You will have men oversee the execution. If the Prince of Han's residence refuses to punish them, you will personally carry out the punishment, regardless of life or death. Convey a message to the Prince of Han: tell him to control his daughter. If she continues to cause trouble for the Hua family, I will personally send her back to Yanzhou, and she will never be allowed to return to the capital again."

Yingwu was shocked. In all the years he had followed the prince, he had never seen him so angry.

The Prince of Han's residence was also stunned.

"What? We have to compensate Zhenbaozhai for its business? This... seems a bit unreasonable." They opened their doors to do business, encountered an unexpected event, and their business was delayed for a while. Why should they have to compensate them? The Crown Prince of Han couldn't understand.

The King of Han's eyes were also dark and unfathomable. He glanced at Jing Yuwei, who was standing to the side with a handprint on her face: "My daughter also suffered greatly and was beaten like this. Does Your Highness intend to favor his future mother-in-law and ignore the injustice suffered by our Han Royal Family?"

Ying Wu smiled and said, "Your Highness, please calm down. After investigating and verifying the facts of today's events with multiple witnesses, it is indeed true that Miss Jing provoked us first. She looked down on people, meddled in other people's business, provoked the other party, and then condoned her wicked servants to beat people. Miss Jing is not innocent in any of these matters."

Jing Yuwei's face flushed red, whether from pain or anger, it was hard to tell.

King Han clenched his fists: "So what if my daughter started it? She's just a merchant. What's wrong with teaching them a lesson?"

Princess Han quickly stopped him, saying, "No, my lord was just angry, that's why he said that. Don't take it seriously."

She gave the Prince of Han a wink, "However, it takes two to tango. The Hua family is no pushover either. If there is to be compensation, both sides should pay. We can't expect the Prince of Han's mansion to bear it all alone."

That Treasure Shop lost 10,000 taels of silver in just half an hour of business; even robbery wouldn't have made that much money!

Ignoring their bargaining, Shadow Five continued, "Speaking of servants, none of those who acted today will escape punishment. I request that Your Highness carry out the executions in my presence, giving each of them thirty strokes of the cane."

The Prince of Han slammed his fist on the table: "Prince Jin, don't push your luck!" Even when beating a dog, you have to consider its owner. This is utterly disgracing the Han royal family!

Ying Wu frowned. He had only brought six or seven people with him. If the Han Prince's Mansion refused to punish them, they would have to send their own people. They were severely understaffed.

“His Highness has ordered that the Han Prince’s Mansion will not punish them, so I have no choice but to do it myself.” After saying that, Ying Wu and several others took down the two maids beside Jing Yuwei and began to beat them with a board, leaving everyone in the Han Prince’s Mansion dumbfounded.

After being hit a few times, the two maids cried their hearts out.

"He-Jin-An! You are arrogant!" In a fit of rage, the Prince of Han flung his sleeves and stormed off. "I'm going to the palace right now to lodge a complaint with the Emperor. Prince Jin has gone too far!"

Without even raising his eyes, Shadow Five led his men to have all the servants involved in the incident flogged, thirty strokes for each of them, without sparing a single one.

"Look what you've done! You can cause trouble just by going to the Treasure Pavilion! You're such a troublemaker!" Princess Han scolded Jing Yuwei.

She was furious. She was originally a noblewoman from a prestigious family in the Yan Kingdom. After the fall of the Yan Kingdom, she followed King Han and became the most honored woman in Yanzhou. When had she ever suffered such humiliation?

If it weren't for the fact that they were still in the capital and couldn't be easily attacked, these few guards of Prince Jin would definitely have lost an arm or a leg in Prince Han's mansion before they could leave.

Princess Han, wanting to avoid the sight, got up and returned to the backyard.

With his parents gone, all that remained were the sounds of beatings and servants' cries. The Crown Prince of Han closed his eyes. Jing Yuwei's anger surged, and she clenched her fists.

The humiliation of today will be repaid twofold in the future!

Shadow Five did his job dutifully, finishing the punishment of everyone and making sure the steward of the Han Prince's mansion paid compensation before leaving the mansion with his men.

The King of Han beat his chest and stamped his feet in the imperial study, tears streaming down his face, and spent half a day crying and complaining to He Linzhang.

"Your Majesty, I have sworn to serve you with my life and have never been disrespectful. My daughter may be arrogant, but she has no right to be so humiliated. Prince Jin is taking his anger out on our Prince Han's residence for the sake of his future mother-in-law, showing no regard for my dignity. I beg Your Majesty to do me justice!"

"Your Majesty also has a princess. These young girls, what's with all the bickering and little trouble they cause? A few words are enough. How could you bear to punish them so mercilessly? Your Majesty, you are the one who understands my love for my daughter the most. Can you understand my grievances?"

He Linzhang nodded with concern. He loved the princesses, but they would never speak ill of others. In contrast, Jing Yuwei was much more mean.

"Minister Jing, please stop crying. What will people think if they see you like this? Jin'an did go too far today. Here's what I'll do: I'll summon him and give him a good reprimand so he can reflect on his actions. You should go back now. I've prepared some fine new tea for you. Take some back and have a taste."

King Han knew he couldn't really do anything to Prince Jin, after all, he was a prince. After all, he had made a scene and cried, so he knew when to stop and left the palace with the Emperor's reward in a fit of grief and indignation.

Eunuch Zhang personally saw the man out, and when he returned, he smiled and said, "He's come here to sow discord between His Majesty and the King of Han. He's angry but can't vent it, and he's probably holding back his anger."

He Linzhang snorted coldly: "He's used to being arrogant and domineering. He thinks everyone should indulge him because he's the only one who matters in Yanzhou. Jin'an did a good job this time. He seemed to be angry and making a fuss for his lover, but in reality, he was also intimidating the Han Prince's Mansion and letting them know that this world doesn't belong to the Jing family, but to the He family."

Eunuch Zhang smiled and said, "Then...should we invite Prince Jin over to reprimand him?"

He Linzhang glanced at him and said, "The act must go on. I am not a man of my word."

Zhang Gonggong bowed and said "Yes," before going out to deliver the message.

When He Jin'an arrived at the Imperial Study, he greeted He Linzhang, but He Linzhang didn't even glance at him.

He stood guard suspiciously to the side, and when he saw that there wasn't much ink left, he personally took it upon himself to grind ink for his father.

"It's okay to be angry, but we still need to consider the bigger picture. We should still show some consideration to the King of Han, because your fourth sister will still have to live her life after she marries him."

He Jin'an coughed lightly and said, "It was out of consideration for the Fourth Princess that I did not do anything to Jing Yuwei. This woman is frivolous and vicious. She used to flatter me in every way, but she had ulterior motives. After my engagement, she made things difficult for Yue Rong and her family. Fortunately, I saw through her and did not get entangled with her."

He Linzhang patted his arm: "From the perspective of father and son, I support you in protecting your wife, but from the perspective of ruler and subject, I hope you will act more prudently in the future."

He Linzhang didn't say a harsh word, but he still had to put on a show for outsiders. From today onwards, Prince Jin will be temporarily given leave and will no longer need to report to the Ministry of War.

Within a day, all sorts of rumors began to circulate.