The daughter of the emperor is beautiful and holds the power over the world

Overnight, rumors spread throughout the capital, and the news about Si Yan and Yan Longyi at the border became a hot topic.

In the streets and alleys of Shangjing City, in teahouses and taverns, people were talking about Si Yan, Yan Longyi, and Prince Yong.

The people in Situ Mansion received the news early in the morning, and the old housekeeper Si Hong hurried to Si Zhengxuan's study.

For a moment, I didn't know how to start.

"What's wrong?" Si Zhengxuan looked up and saw that the old butler looked unhappy.

"Master, it's snowing outside." Si Hong was stunned for a while and squeezed out a sentence.

"My window is open, I saw it." New Year's Day is just a few days away, and it is normal to snow in the capital.

Si Zhengxuan didn't think the snow could make Si Hong look like that: "If you have something to say, just tell me."

The old housekeeper said with a stiff upper lip, "Master, there are rumors about the young lady. People are saying everywhere that the person the young lady likes is not Prince Yong, but Prince Yan. They also say that the young lady and Prince Yan have been together since they were at the border."

Si Zhengxuan sat in his chair without any reaction. These were not rumors, but facts.

"They also said that the young lady saved the Prince of Yan and fled with him into the deep mountains and dense forests. The young lady has long lost her innocence and is not worthy of being the Princess of Yong."

Si Hong looked at the master's expression carefully, but there was no expression on the master's face.

He tried to speak tactfully, "People outside also say that the young lady escaped from Xiongyue Pass in order to inform her lover, Prince Yan, that they had secretly agreed to marry in Shangjing City long before the army set out on the expedition."

The old housekeeper couldn't continue. "Master, what they said is too much. Before going to the border, the young lady had never left the house, let alone met with the King of Yan..."

"You go down first, I understand." Si Zhengxuan said lightly and said nothing else.

The old butler felt a little strange. The master's reaction was a little too calm...

The master has always loved the young lady. When he heard such rumors outside, he was not angry, as if he had known that someone would spread the rumors.

Si Zhengxuan slowly got up and went to Yulanxuan, only to see his daughter chatting with her cousin Pei Wangjie.

Si Zhengxuan couldn't help but sigh that even he, her father, admired this girl's planning.

This girl met with Pei Wangjie, obviously to discuss matters concerning the Ministry of Justice.

Fu Rentao was thrown into the Heavenly Prison. His Majesty has ordered Pei Wangjie and Cai Yan to investigate together. Once Pei Wangjie makes some achievements, his position will rise.

By then, the Minister of Justice Zhen Zhinian would not even be able to keep his position as the Vice Minister of Justice.

Si Yan heard the movement at the door and couldn't help but smile: "Father, why are you here?"

"Uncle." Pei Wangjie bowed politely to Si Zhengxuan.

"Well, how are your father and grandfather?" Si Zhengxuan nodded and walked towards the study.

He really didn't realize that this kid was hiding his talent before, but now it seems that his whole temperament has changed a lot.

Si Zhengxuan sat down on a chair, and Pei Wangjie said respectfully, "Grandfather and father are both fine. Grandfather also asked me to tell my uncle to rest assured."

Si Zhengxuan was slightly stunned, remembering that he had not visited the old Duke for a long time.

"Yan'er and I were talking about going to the Duke's Mansion to visit the Duke, but things got delayed."

"Grandfather said that my uncle was thoughtful and that Grandfather knew everything. Grandfather also said that as long as Daxuan is well, everything will be well."

There was a slight silence in the air, and Si Zhengxuan suddenly felt his eyes moist. He had been fighting against the Imperial Concubine and the Prime Minister for such a long time, and they were not alone after all.

Now, with Yan'er, he feels that his strength is growing stronger.

"Uncle, I have already settled the matter with my cousin, so I will go back first."

"Aren't you staying for lunch? It's still early, eat first and then leave." Si Zhengxuan tried to persuade her to stay.

"No, I still have some unfinished business at the Ministry of Justice. My cousin asked someone to prepare some osmanthus wine and beggar's chicken for me. I'll take them back to eat."

Pei Wangjie said this as he picked up a food box from the table. As soon as he arrived, he saw his cousin telling the people next to her that this was just prepared for him.

Si Yan warned, "My cousin, remember to keep a close eye on Fu Rentao and beware of anyone trying to murder him."

"I've taken note of it, Ayan." Pei Wangjie replied gently.

Pei Wangjie left Situ Mansion. Si Zhengxuan looked at his daughter, with a thousand words to say but not knowing how to start.

"Why is Father feeling sentimental again?"

"No, my father is happy. He feels that he is no longer alone."

Si Zhengxuan wiped his eyes. He had always been isolated in the court, and no one stood on his side.

He usually had to fight on his own against any action taken by the Prime Minister's Mansion. Now that he had this girl, it was like he had a comrade-in-arms to fight with him.

This girl has Prince Yong and Prince Yan behind her. Even the fifth prince, Prince An, praises her intelligence and shows a tendency to support Prince Yong. She is also trying to win over more forces for them.

Si Zhengxuan had never realized before that this girl was so good at uniting forces from all sides.

"A daughter will always be with her father." Si Yan smiled. "A father is the greatest support behind his daughter. Who doesn't know that I am the daughter of Si Zhengxuan, the father of crazy daughter protection?"

This made Si Zhengxuan laugh. This girl was not only more capable than before, but also spoke sweeter.

Si Zhengxuan looked at his daughter lovingly: "Girl, father is just worried that you will become too popular..."

"Father, I understand. Someone is going to suppress me soon."

The father and daughter smiled knowingly. Si Zhengxuan knew that the girl had already dug a trap and was just waiting for someone to jump in.

At this moment, Si Rong came to report: "Miss, Prince An is here."

"Please come in." Si Yan said.

The Fifth Prince Qi Guang'an had been listening to rumors all the way here. He felt relieved when he saw that the Situ Mansion was not in chaos because of these rumors.

Prince An brought a subordinate with him, who was carrying two jugs of wine, and the subordinate was carrying two food boxes.

Seeing Si Zhengxuan was also there, Prince An couldn't help but smile and said, "Master Situ, Miss Si."

"What's this, Prince An?"

"I'm here on the emperor's orders." Qi Guang'an entered the study, put down the things in his hands, and asked someone to set up the wine and food.

He looked Si Yan up and down, then looked at Si Zhengxuan: "Master Situ, your girl is really amazing."

Si Zhengxuan thought Prince An's words were strange, and before he could speak, he heard Prince An say, "Miss Si, His Majesty asked me to come and discuss military training with you."

"Training troops?" Si Zhengxuan frowned. This girl wants to train troops?

"Old Situ, this matter is confidential. Logically, you can't listen to it..."

The corner of Si Zhengxuan's mouth twitched, and Si Yan smiled and said, "Your Highness, my father is not an outsider, it's okay."

"Haha, I don't consider your father an outsider, Master Situ, then let's listen together."

Si Zhengxuan was still a little confused when he saw his daughter take out a stack of documents from the drawer.

"Prince An, I have drafted a training plan. We will proceed step by step according to it. The New Year is coming soon, so we will implement it after the New Year."

"Alright!" Prince An was very happy. He said mysteriously, "Hey, I heard that Miss Si wanted to use the money that Prince Yan gave as a thank you for saving her life as military expenses, so I shamelessly asked His Majesty for some military funds, and His Majesty has agreed."

"Hahaha! Prince An is truly amazing!"

Si Zhengxuan saw the two of them talking and laughing, and they were having a very good chat, just like good friends.

But Si Zhengxuan was also frightened when he heard what they said.

Even if this girl can convince His Majesty to let her train the troops, she will also be suspected by His Majesty.

Before Si Zhengxuan could speak, Qi Guangan continued, "By the way, His Majesty will host a banquet for all officials and the special envoy from the State of Yan on New Year's Eve."

Qi Guangan said seriously, "Unlike previous years, this year the Beimang Kingdom has also sent a special envoy, who has now arrived in Shangjing. They presented a letter of credence and brought many rare treasures, saying that they are willing to stop the war with Daxuan and sign a peace and friendship treaty."