TV Series: When the Villain Chooses to Stand by

The attention this incident received far exceeded the imagination of Yan Ning and others.

In addition to Xiaoyanzi and others, many officials also sent servants to investigate the situation that day.

Soon after, a debate arose in the court.

"Your Majesty, the princess is supported by the people. It is a great thing for her to have kindness and compassion for the people. However, the princess is still young and needs someone to teach her."

"It's not just baby girls who are being neglected. How can we treat them differently?"

The minister who said this had a face full of regret and indignation, as if he was the one being abandoned.

The ministers knew the real situation of the lower classes better than anyone else. In their eyes, raising a baby boy could create more value, so they naturally couldn't bear to see the princess act like this.

"I reconsider. That villa cost nearly a thousand taels of silver for just one day. I heard that the princess also bought a neighboring villa, and someone is needed to take care of these children."

"A quick calculation reveals that the future expenses are quite staggering. Whether this money is used for military expenses, disaster relief, or even to support poor students, it will greatly alleviate the pressure on the Ministry of Revenue."

The court officials below all echoed this. These people did not care why the princess raised so many baby girls. They were more interested in using the money for other purposes.

The emperor sat at the top and watched them quarreling coldly. Thinking of his own private treasury which was growing day by day, he looked at them again, his eyes full of coldness.

After giving a look to his side, Yan Ning quickly rushed out with a whip swinging, and hit the few people who spoke first.

The hall immediately fell into chaos, and exclamations and screams drifted outside the hall.

The guards' eyes almost popped out of their heads.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please save this old minister."

"Princess, please show some mercy and calm down."

"How shameful! How shameful!!"

Yan Ning was very good at martial arts. She only attacked people who spoke. The other ministers were not fools either. They hid quietly in the distance.

It's the princess's own money, she can spend it however she likes, and the money she saves won't fall on her, so there's no need to offend her.

"You are so unreasonable. How about I raise a few baby girls?"

"This princess asks you, why did I adopt so many baby boys? When they grow up and cause trouble, won't I be the one to take the blame?"

"And you? I spent money to support the army? To provide disaster relief? To show kindness to the people and students? You spent all these years studying in vain, and yet you are so cruel as to harm me. You deserve to be killed."

Yan Ning's cheeks flushed with anger, and he scolded loudly while getting even stronger.

The minister who was being scolded was shocked when he heard this. He looked up at the emperor and then quickly lowered his head. He dared not resist anymore and knelt there, allowing Yan Ning to vent his anger.

Although she was young, she was very strong. The ministers who were beaten gritted their teeth and persevered, almost fainting from the pain.

"Enough, Yan Ning. This is the imperial court. How can you be so presumptuous?"

Seeing that she had almost finished fighting, the emperor spoke out to stop her.

Yan Ning immediately threw away the whip in her hand, knelt on the ground and burst into tears, "Father, please forgive me, I was just very angry."

"The Emperor works tirelessly for the country, and my daughter is heartbroken to see this. That's why I'm thinking of doing something. I don't know where I've offended them. Not only do they slander me, but they're even coveting my dowry."

"Please, Father Emperor, help my daughter!"

"Your Majesty, I have absolutely no such intention."

"Of course not. I heard it clearly just now. How dare you quibble?"

Yan Ning picked up the whip and hit the man hard, and blood soon gushed out of the man's head.

She snorted coldly and apologized to the emperor, determined to carry out her arrogant and domineering personality to the end.

"Alright, hurry down. Look at the scene you've caused. Go back and spend some time with your grandmother in seclusion. Don't cause any more trouble."

"My daughter is resigning."

Yan Ning's anger subsided and he retreated obediently. Before leaving, he glared at those people fiercely.

At this time, these people couldn't understand that the emperor obviously supported the fifth princess.

This money is not suitable for use in the army or students. It doesn't matter if the princess earns fame, but she has two legitimate brothers who are born of the same mother.

It was completely different at this time. It didn't matter if I adopted a few baby girls.

Even if you keep all the women in the world, they will eventually get married, so what kind of trouble can they cause?

The rumors quickly disappeared, and only some unwilling people were still secretly plotting to cause trouble.

That day, Xiaoyanzi returned home and happily told Yongqi about her daytime experiences, but he remained silent.

She asked worriedly, "Yongqi, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?"

Yongqi forced a smile and gently pulled away Xiaoyanzi's tentative hand on his forehead.

"I'm fine. But you, are you so busy these days?"

"Yes, there are too many things to do. After the New Year, Qing'er and I will go on a long journey."

Xiaoyanzi didn't notice Yongqi's expression, and she was busy talking about her future plans. "Once this matter is over, I can spend time with you in the capital."

"How about I come with you?"

"Don't you have work to do? Will the Emperor let you leave the capital?"

Xiaoyanzi put down the clothes in her hands and looked back in confusion, only to find that Yongqi's face was full of unhappiness.

Thinking of how she had been ignored these days, she walked up to him and wanted to coax him, but was stopped.

"Okay, don't be unhappy, or we can sneak out."

Yongqi turned his face away without responding, cursing in his heart countless times.

The emperor was in his prime and attached great importance to the power in his hands. He could allow his daughter to do whatever she wanted, but would not allow the adult prince to have any contact with her.

I just read all day long, and occasionally do some errands just for the sake of title.

Yongqi looked at the elegant Xiaoyanzi with resentment, feeling both envious and dissatisfied.

"Yan Ning acted too erratically and offended many important officials. Isn't it enough for her to have Qing'er and Ziwei? Why does she keep ordering you around?"

"How can it be called a servant? Yan Ning is willing to let me help because he trusts me. Others have no chance to intervene."

Seeing Yongqi speaking for those ministers, Xiaoyanzi became unhappy and put the cup heavily on the table.

"That's not what I meant. We're already married. You're my wife now, not the emperor's carefree daughter."

"There are some things that we should pay more attention to."

The more Xiaoyanzi listened, the more she felt something was wrong. "Yongqi, if you have something to say, just say it directly. When did you become so long-winded?"

"The maid sent by the palace has taken good care of the household. The old lady has also taught me. When you leave the palace in the future, I will learn all the etiquette and courtesy."

She didn't say it too bluntly. Does a prince who lives in the palace and studies need complicated interpersonal relationships?

"Can you please behave like a wife? You're always out and about..."

Yongqi's next words were interrupted by Xiaoyanzi's unfriendly look.

After a moment he became tough again. They were already married, husband and wife were one body, so what was there to worry about?

"Xiaoyanzi, I am also thinking about our future. I love you, so I overcame all difficulties and asked the emperor for an imperial decree to grant us marriage."

Yongqi frowned, stepped forward and held Xiaoyanzi's shoulders, with real worry in his eyes.

"You know, my mother died young, and I have no family to rely on. The same is true for you. What will we do when we have children in the future?"

"If we don't plan early, will our children be inferior to others from the moment they are born?"

Xiaoyanzi opened her eyes wide, as if she was meeting Yongqi for the first time.

Is he really worried about the future of his offspring, or is he regretting marrying me who has no help from me?

"You are the son of the Emperor, born in the most noble palace. Our child was born at the top."

"If you want more say, then do more. The Emperor is the most compassionate, and he will never give you more favor just because he is on good terms with the ministers."

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A fierce conflict broke out between the two sides. Xiaoyanzi discovered for the first time that apart from love, they had different views on many things.