Heartstrings Resonance: The Beloved Princess of the Female Power

Yongle sent someone to find Mu Yunxi, saying that he had found out information about the group and asked her to come over.

"Do you know who this person is?" Mu Yunxi asked as soon as she entered the room.

Yongle asked the guard who came to report to her to tell her in detail.

After hearing the guard's words, Mu Yunxi finally understood. It turned out that some local noble families, having learned of a certain piece of information, were worried about not being able to profit from it. Consequently, they secretly colluded and discussed countermeasures. However, to avoid leaving any evidence and causing trouble, they ultimately decided to pay others to spread rumors. Their sinister intention was to tarnish the reputation of the academy, making it difficult for it to recruit students and ultimately nipping it in the bud.

"Do you know which companies they are exactly? How could you tell the truth so easily?" Mu Yunxi frowned, with a questioning glint in her beautiful eyes.

"They are just doing things for others in exchange for money. They are not the slaves of those aristocratic families, so naturally they don't have such a firm stance and loyalty." Yongle explained softly.

At this moment, the guard spoke again, "Princess, among these people is a man named Li Dong. He has a cousin who is a minor steward of the He family. This incident was instigated by his uncle, who also explained the reason to him. So, as soon as we used the punishment, he was frightened and confessed everything."

"The He family?" Mu Yunxi turned to look at Yongle in confusion, her eyes full of questions.

After Yongle dismissed the guards, he turned to look at Mu Yunxi and slowly explained, "This incident was caused by the He family of Yanzhou. The He family has a deep foundation, with tens of thousands of acres of grain fields alone. Moreover, the He family has a close relationship with the Xie family in the capital. The mistress of the Xie family was originally a daughter of the He family. She was just a concubine when she entered the Xie Mansion. But later, due to the death of Rong Guipin's biological mother, she ascended to the throne."

Hearing this, Mu Yunxi couldn't help but frown and asked, "But what about the Xie family guarding the northern border town?"

Yongle nodded slightly to show his agreement.

After receiving Yongle's definitive answer, Mu Yunxi fell silent, lost in thought. Various clues raced through her mind—the North, the Xie family... She recalled how, upon Yongle's disappearance, they had traveled south from the north until they reached Shuanglin Prefecture, where they learned of his disappearance. This seemed to implicate the Xie family, a deliberate cover-up by the Xie family and the former Duke of Qi. With this in mind, Mu Yunxi shared her suspicions with Yongle.

After hearing this, Yongle said in a deep voice, "I think so too. In fact, in the previous life, the Xie family had already harbored rebellious intentions. Unfortunately, Concubine Rong was unwilling to cooperate at the time. She was determined not to push the Fourth Prince into this dire straits."

Upon hearing this, Mu Yunxi couldn't help but sigh, "This Concubine Rong is truly a person with a clear mind and a clear head."

"Yes! But she and the Queen Mother were close friends. Her mother died early, and then He took the opportunity to ascend to the position of the principal wife. The Queen Mother knew very well that her life in the Xie family was difficult. Later, when the Emperor wanted to choose a concubine, it was the Queen Mother who recommended her to him. She was also a person who knew how to be grateful. In her previous life, the Xie family found her and said that they would support her fourth brother to ascend to the throne, and even said that they had colluded with Hu Sha. They asked her to put poison in the Emperor's food and not worry about anything else. However, she agreed very readily in person, but as soon as she turned around, she told the Queen Mother everything. In this way, the Xie family's rebellion was discovered in time and stopped in its infancy." Yongle couldn't help but sighed as he recalled the past.

"She can make such a choice so decisively. I guess she is really not welcome in the Xie family!" Mu Yunxi nodded thoughtfully and agreed.

Yongle nodded in agreement and continued, "Isn't it! I heard from my mother that once the Xie family held a birthday banquet for Old Lady Xie, and my mother and grandmother went to the banquet together. During the banquet, my mother got up and left her seat to change clothes, but she and her maid lost their way. As they walked, they unexpectedly came to a dilapidated small courtyard. When they saw the former Rong Guipin, they initially thought she was a beggar who had accidentally entered the Xie family. Later, after a conversation, my mother finally learned that the woman in front of her was the eldest daughter of the Xie family - Xie Wanwan.

Knowing her mother was lost, she offered to lead her to a place where she could see people. After leading her mother to the right place, Xie Wanwan said goodbye and left. However, her mother had firmly memorized the location of her courtyard. From then on, she would often visit the outer wall of her courtyard to call her, bringing her various kinds of food and clothing.

Time passed quickly, and soon the Emperor's father began selecting a concubine. The Queen Mother recommended her to the Emperor without hesitation, intent on helping her. Since the Xie family was already sending someone to the palace, the Queen Mother thought, why not choose her? The Xie family felt helpless, but they couldn't disobey the Emperor's order. Ultimately, they had no choice but to meticulously dress Xie Wanwan and send her to the palace. However, during this period, a hilarious incident unfolded. The Xie family had the audacity to attempt to impersonate Concubine Rong with the daughter of the He family. Had the Queen Mother not met the real Concubine Rong, the Xie family might have gotten away with it. Because of this incident, the Xie family, once a marquisate, received the punishment they deserved, losing their status and honor.

Hearing this, Mu Yunxi couldn't help but chuckle and said, "His family is blatantly handing a target to the emperor!"

Yongle's lips curled up in a relaxed smile, and he said, "Yes! I heard from my mother. When my father learned about this, his laughter could be heard throughout the Yikun Palace!" He continued, "My mother also said that when Concubine Rong first entered the palace, she was clearly already 19 years old, but she looked sallow and thin. This was all thanks to my mother's support. When I think about it carefully, it's really pitiful! At such an age, she still hasn't found a marriage. This shows that He must be narrow-minded and intolerant."

Mu Yunxi nodded gently, agreeing with Yongle's opinion. The information about the He family's ownership of ten thousand acres of grain fields flashed through her mind. Then, thinking back to what Yongle had just said about the Xie family's attempted rebellion in a previous life, she understood the reason for the He family's rise to power. After a moment's thought, she said, "So, are they preparing to take action?"

Yongle shook his head and calmly analyzed, "In my opinion, they're probably just trying to stir up trouble. After all, they only sent a small steward to handle this matter. I guess the He family doesn't really want to take the lead."

At this moment, Mu Yunxi suddenly burst out laughing for some reason, as if her funny bone had been tickled.

Seeing this, Yongle couldn't help but look puzzled. She blinked her big eyes and asked curiously, "What's wrong? What can make you laugh so happily? Did you think of something particularly interesting? Tell me quickly."

Mu Yunxi gently took Yongle's hand, motioning her to sit down first, and then slowly said, "I'm afraid the Xie family is behind this. However, it seems that the He family doesn't want to really go against you, but they don't want to offend the Xie family either, so they just did this symbolic attack."

Upon hearing this, Yongle's eyes widened, and he glared at Mu Yunxi fiercely, scolding her, "It's nothing! How can you say it so easily? This is not a trivial matter, okay?"

Seeing that Yongle was about to get angry, Mu Yunxi's heart tightened. She quickly took Yongle's hand and coaxed him softly, "Oh, it's all my fault. I don't know how to speak. Please don't take it to heart. Don't be angry, okay?"

Yongle looked at Mu Yunxi's apologetic expression, but remembering how quickly she had quelled those rumors, her anger quickly subsided. She snorted softly and said in a feigned arrogance, "Hmph, alright, let's forget it this time. I'm a magnanimous lady and will forgive you for now!" She then deliberately turned her head away, no longer looking at Mu Yunxi.

"Thank you, Princess, for your kindness! Princess, you are so broad-minded and kind-hearted, just like the warm spring sun, warming every heart that comes close to you. Not only that, the princess is also as beautiful as a fairy, with such a stunning appearance that makes people fall in love at first sight and unforgettable. Her skin is as white as cream, her eyebrows are as dark as distant black, her eyes are as clear as autumn water, her lips are as red as rouge, and she exudes charming charm in every frown and smile. She is also so virtuous, well-educated, gentle and considerate, gentle and moving..." Mu Yunxi's series of praises were as endless as a torrent of river water. Princess Yongle couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth, and the smile on her face became more and more brilliant.

Seeing that Mu Yunxi seemed to be about to continue her long speech, Princess Yongle quickly waved her hand and said with a smile, "Alright, alright, stop praising me like this, or I'll be really proud."