Yan Wan is reborn as a legitimate wife: Curing Ruyi's Douyi syndrome

Yangxindian

Jingqin explained her idea of ​​establishing the Feather Guard to several trusted ministers: "The Feather Guard is intended to monitor the movements of various prefectures and collect intelligence for me in the future, and to return to the capital to assist me in special matters such as the imperial examinations."

Although the Feathered Guards are directly under my command, most of them are not permanently stationed in the capital, so my beloved ministers need not worry. My safety and ceremonial protection are still the responsibility of the Imperial Guards and the Imperial Bodyguard Office.

The Imperial Guards were dispatched to this imperial examination solely to protect the safety of the candidates and prevent any deliberate sabotage. Although the Imperial Guards are capable of apprehending thieves, the interrogation will still be handled by the Court of Judicial Review.

Furthermore, the Feathered Guards were still subject to the oversight of officials and the constraints of the law. If they committed any illegal or disorderly acts, they would be punished the same as ordinary citizens.

Hearing that Jingqin was clear about her mind and had made up her mind, Fu Heng and the others did not try to persuade her any further. They then seriously discussed some of the rules and duties of the Feather Guard, which Wei Yanwan copied down.

After Fu Heng and the others left, Hua Nian stayed behind alone to listen to Jing Qin's arrangements for the Feathered Guards.

Jingqin: "After you go back, arrange for the Feathered Guards to be randomly divided into groups of eleven to patrol the capital. Also, bring along the female guards you previously kept in Mongolia. Each group must have at least one female guard accompanying them."

If anyone commits any crime, threatens or intimidates the examinees, have the Imperial Guards escort them all to the Court of Judicial Review. If they encounter commoners seeking help on the road, the Imperial Guards must also handle their cases.

The Imperial Guards oversee all officials, and are also subject to their oversight and the law. If any member of the Imperial Guards abuses their power or acts out of favoritism, I will not tolerate it lightly.

Hua Nian: "Yes, Your Majesty, I obey."

Jingqin: "Go ahead, Yanwan has made all the arrangements for you. Go back to the Princess's residence to tidy up, then take your people to stay at the Zhenfu Division."

Hua Nian nodded and said, "Okay."

Jingqin smiled and said, "Although I have reprimanded the Feathered Guards, if they are not obedient to you as their superior, you can deal with them directly without asking me."

Hua Nian shook his head and said firmly, "Your Majesty, rest assured, if anyone is dissatisfied, I will make them submit willingly!"

Jingqin smiled, but still took off the tourmaline unicorn pendant from her waist and tossed it to Huanian.

Hua Nian caught it with quick reflexes.

Jingqin: "This is a reward for you. Wear it. If you do a good job, I will reward you handsomely."

Hua Nian quickly tied it around his waist and replied, "Your Majesty, I thank you. I will take my leave now."

Jingqin: "Go."

Wei Yanwan left with Hua Nian.

Huanian and Duanwu were both carefully selected by the Empress Dowager for Jingqin and Jingse. Huanian was steady and calm, while Duanwu was lively and cheerful. Both of them were skilled martial artists who had practiced martial arts since childhood.

Hua Nian and Duan Wu were trained from a young age to be the princess's personal maids. They not only went to and from school with the princess, but also had to study hard and improve their martial arts skills to protect the princess's safety.

Jingqin appointed Huanian as the commander of the Feathered Guard for this reason. Although Huanian was promoted to Grand Councilor, he had no real power and his position among the court officials was awkward. He had wasted his talents.

Now that Hua Nian has been appointed as the commander of the Feathered Guard, as long as she can keep the Feathered Guard under control, no minister will dare to look down on her. Hua Nian is her confidant, and is skilled in both literature and martial arts; she will surely be able to keep the Feathered Guard in check.

Zhenfu Division

Wei Yanwan led Huan Nian and her entourage to the backyard. The Zhenfu Division's backyard consisted of a large courtyard surrounded by two-story pavilions. The Feather Guards all lived in the pavilions. As the commander, Huan Nian lived in a small courtyard on the outer side. The female guards that Huan Nian brought lived around Huan Nian's courtyard.

When Wei Yanwan and her entourage entered the Zhenfu Division, the Imperial Guards, having received the news, stepped forward and clasped their hands in greeting, saying, "Wei Gongyu, what brings you here, sir? Is there any order from His Majesty?"

Wei Yanwan nodded and said, "The Emperor has issued an edict."

The guards immediately knelt down to pay their respects.

Wei Yanwan: "By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Grand Councilor Hua Nian has served me since childhood, repeatedly charging into battle for me without fear of danger, and has made great contributions. He is deeply appreciated by me. Therefore, I hereby appoint Hua Nian as Commander of the Feathered Guard to show my deep appreciation for his meritorious service. So be it!"

Feathered Guards: "Yes, Your Majesty. We pay our respects to the Commander!"

Hua Nian and his entourage also knelt down to receive the imperial decree.

Wei Yanwan looked around and smiled, "Please rise, everyone." She then stepped forward to help Hua Nian up.

Wei Yanwan: "I still have matters to attend to in the palace, so I'll head back now."

Hua Nian nodded and said, "Narengerile and Bayartu, you two should escort Wei Gongyu back to the palace properly."

Narengerile and Bayartu: "Yes."

Wei Yanwan did not refuse Hua Nian's kindness and left with her entourage.

After Wei Yanwan left, the Imperial Guards began to scrutinize their newly appointed superior.

Hua Nian was naturally not afraid of being scrutinized, but she had something to give orders. After letting the Imperial Guards vaguely remember her appearance, she instructed, "Since His Majesty has appointed me as the commander, there are some things I must emphasize again and again."

First, since the Feathered Guards have joined my Zhenfu Division, they must naturally abide by the rules of the Zhenfu Division. I, the commander, have already ordered the rules to be engraved on a stone tablet, and then someone erected the stone tablet in front of the gate. Anyone who violates these rules will be severely punished.

Secondly, although the Feathered Guard has the responsibility of supervision, if anyone dares to abuse their power to oppress the people or abuse their authority, this official will not tolerate it and will hand them over to the Court of Judicial Review for punishment.

Thirdly, since His Majesty has established the Feathered Guard, it is because he intends for them to play their proper role. If anyone disregards His Majesty's will or colludes with court officials, I will not tolerate it.”

The Imperial Guards exchanged bewildered glances. Hua Nian was the Emperor's confidante; her words must also reflect the Emperor's will. The Emperor wanted them to be loyal subjects, solely devoted to the Emperor...

Feathered Guard: "Yes, Your Excellency. This humble servant will obey Your Excellency's orders."

Hua Nian nodded and continued, "Candidates from various prefectures have been arriving in the capital one after another. The Zhenfu Division must also speed up its operations. I have already prepared the list:"

Mengji, Imperial Envoy A, Imperial Envoy B... form the first group, responsible for patrolling Baishun Lane...

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...Nalan Dunxian, Wanyan Yunche, and Irgen Gioro Yiwen form the seventeenth group, responsible for patrolling Nanluoguxiang with me. Afterwards, the female officials behind me will post the list in the backyard.

During this inspection, if anyone is found to have committed any crimes, threatened or intimidated the examinees, they must be brought to the Dali Temple and their crimes explained. No one may act arbitrarily. If any civilians are encountered seeking help along the way, the Imperial Guards must also intervene and not ignore them…”

Hua Nian carefully arranged the tasks, then called each group to the front hall one by one to give detailed instructions. Only after appointing the captains and deputy captains of each group did he feel at ease and let the Feather Guards go down to prepare.

After the tasks were assigned, the Feathered Guards prepared to go on patrol the next day, following the established rules.

Just as Jingqin had predicted, people in the capital city did indeed set their sights on the female examinee.

Whether they were treacherous officials trying to sabotage the imperial examinations or dissolute young men incited by others and blinded by lust, they all coincidentally set their sights on the female candidates.

After all, women are much easier to manipulate than men; even a small rumor can easily ruin a woman's reputation.

When the female examinee is bogged down in trivial matters and unable to extricate herself, Jingqin's unconventional enko naturally becomes a joke.

In just ten days, the Imperial Guards arrested many men, including sons of powerful and influential families in the capital. Most of these arrests were carried out by Hua Nian himself.

A young nobleman was caught red-handed by Hua Nian, who was on patrol, harassing a female examinee who came out to buy writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones. While the female examinee was still standing there at a loss, Irgen Gioro Yiqi was captured by Hua Nian.

Even as he was being held back by the Imperial Guards, he still stubbornly shouted, "Are you blind?! How dare you arrest me? Open your eyes and see who I am!"

The Feathered Guards sneered. Now they understood their commander's intention. They came from prestigious families and were the most promising heirs in their clans. Naturally, they were not afraid of these arrogant and domineering young masters.

Hua Nian ignored Irgen Gioro Ichi's clamor and said coldly, "Take him away!"

Irgen Gioro Yiqi hadn't expected these people to be completely unafraid. He could only struggle and shout, "I am the Grand Tutor of the Crown Prince and the Governor-General of Sichuan, Lord Altai! My cousin is the wife of Prince Zheng! Who dares to touch me?" (Fictional)

Upon hearing this, the guards holding Irgen Gioro Ichi paused, and everyone looked up at Irgen Gioro Ivan behind them.

Irgen Gioro Ichi thought they were scared, and arrogantly said, "Now you're scared, aren't you? Hurry up and release me! I'm in a good mood today. If you obediently bring that woman to me, I won't punish you!"

The female examinee, standing rooted to the spot, trembled, unsure whether to advance or retreat. She could only grit her teeth and kneel on the ground, crying out to Hua Nian, "Your Excellency, please understand! I am an examinee traveling to the capital for the imperial examinations. My father is Tu Li, the Minister in charge of affairs in Xining."

"I went out to buy some writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones, but I don't know what I did to offend this young master. Before I left, I specifically informed my uncle, who instructed me not to return late. Now it's getting late, and I wish to go home."

Hua Nian nodded and said, "It's getting late, you should go home first. I will handle things here."

The female examinee bowed and said, "This humble woman thanks Your Excellency." Then she hurriedly left with her entourage.

Nanluoguxiang was a place where the powerful and wealthy gathered, and the woman was naturally not a commoner. However, the Hesheli clan had fallen into decline and could not suppress Irgen Gioro Yiqi, which is why she suffered this calamity.

The woman was clever; she only reported her father's official title and made no mention of her uncle's, perhaps to avoid incurring the wrath of Irgen Gioro Yiqi. Xining was far from the reach of the emperor, and no matter how powerful the Irgen Gioro clan was, they couldn't extend their influence there.

After resolving the matter, Irgen Gioro Ivan, who had been standing at the back, stepped forward and kicked Irgen Gioro Ichi hard. Irgen Gioro Ichi screamed and cursed, "You dog slave, how dare you hit me? I will definitely tell my father and have him skin you alive!"

Irgen Gioro Ivan sneered and said coldly, "Irgen Gioro Ichi! Whose skin are you going to peel off?"

Upon hearing the voice, Irgen Gioro Ichi looked up and saw that it was Irgen Gioro Ivan. He was stunned and stammered, "Cousin...cousin..."

Irgen Gioro Ivan sneered, "I can't accept being called your cousin. Didn't you want my uncle to deal with me? Commander, sir, colleagues, please."

Hua Nian nodded in satisfaction, waved his hand, and the group swaggered away, taking Irgen Gioro Ichi with them.

Irgen Gioro Ichi's servants were dumbfounded. They hadn't expected that this group of people would not be afraid of their master's official rank at all. They could only send someone back to the mansion to report the news.

Upon hearing the news, Irgen Gioro Fujin nearly choked. After regaining her composure, she quickly ordered, "What are you standing there for? Go and inform the master!"

After saying this, Irgen Gioro Fujin hurriedly led her people to the Heshuo Princess's Mansion. Altai was in Sichuan, thousands of miles away, so she could only go to Fusengge for help.

However, Fusengge did not want to get involved. The reason was simple: Irgen Gioro Yiqi was arrested by his son, Irgen Gioro Yiwen. Who would he be slapping if he went to plead for him now?

Between his son and nephew, he would naturally choose his son. Not to mention that when Irgen Gioro Ichi bullied others, he even mentioned his daughter, showing that he didn't care about their lives at all. Why would he bother with such a thing?

Moreover, Fu Sengge dared not soften his heart. The princess sat beside him with a cold expression, not saying a word, as if she intended to kick Fu Sengge out if he dared to plead for her.

Princess Irgen Gioro returned empty-handed and could only send an urgent message hoping that Altai could save her young son.

After Irgen Gioro Ichi was arrested, the spoiled brats all behaved themselves. Although Irgen Gioro Ichi's status was not among the top of the spoiled brats, it was effective in making an example of him.

The ministers understood the emperor's intentions and tightened their belts on their sons and grandsons. Even the usually most outrageous Prince Hongzhou behaved himself and dared not go out and cause trouble.

The wives of the ministers felt sorry for their children and couldn't bear to see their husbands being so strict. In private, they would turn a blind eye when their husbands were not around.

But Irgen Gioro Fujin was grasping at straws in her desperation. Altai was thousands of miles away, and as a woman, she couldn't get any news from inside. All she knew was that after Irgen Gioro Yiqi was taken away, he disappeared without a trace, neither alive nor dead.

Seeing that Fusengge ignored her, Irgen Gioro Fujin came up with a terrible idea—when she met a minister's wife, she would burst into tears and complain that the Imperial Guards were tyrannical and arbitrarily dealt with the officials' wives.

The wives of the ministers were so frightened that they dared not object to their husbands' strictness. They even intensified their control over the children, which angered the spoiled young men, who cursed Irgen Gioro Ichi as a fool.

The wicked rack their brains but are no match for the cleverness of a fool. Princess Irgen Gioro originally intended to use this to threaten the Imperial Guards into releasing the person, but unexpectedly, Huanian was unmoved and even gave a serious report in court.

early morning

Hua Nian: "After the Imperial Guards' inspection tour, they investigated 123 cases in the capital, including 52 cases of oppressing the people, 24 cases of abducting women, and 17 cases of slander and defamation..."

…Irgen Gioro Yiqi, Chunjia Erqi, Xuechongfan… and others forcibly abducted women in the street, and their remarks also involved court officials and imperial relatives. This official has already transferred them to the Dali Temple.”

The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review came out and reported: "I have already imprisoned the offender yesterday. The verdict is expected to be completed within ten days, and the execution will be carried out ten days later."

Jingqin smiled and said, "It is my good fortune to have two of you ministers."

The ministers echoed the sentiments, but inwardly they grumbled, "What kind of judgment is this, over a hundred cases that will take more than half a month to be handed down? It's just to please the emperor and keep these unruly people under control until the end of the imperial examinations."