Quick Transmigration: Survive to the End

The fact that the Left Chancellor was carried out, especially the fact that Eunuch Feng led people to carry him back in such a swaggering manner, spread like wildfire throughout the court and the country.

Everyone thought that Feng Changgong was about to break off relations and fight against the powerful ministers led by the Left Chancellor, and that the Left Chancellor must be at a disadvantage, otherwise, how could this situation have come to this?

Even if someone said that the Left Prime Minister was knocked unconscious by Yin Yin hitting him with a paperweight, not many people would believe it.

After all, Yin Yin is young and she can smash things. Does that mean the Prime Minister, an adult, shouldn't just stand there and let her smash things?

The claim that the Left Prime Minister fell and bumped himself was believed by more people than the truth.

After the Left Prime Minister woke up, just as Yin Yin had expected, he was too ashamed to reveal the truth to the public, and he also couldn't bring himself to deal with Yin Yin.

He would have been hit by the emperor with a paperweight.

Seeing the Left Chancellor so submissive, the Emperor liked Yin Yin even more.

Regardless of whether the Left Prime Minister will take any revenge later, at least for now, he has done nothing.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, the emperor made arrangements to bestow all of the southwestern lands upon his brother and to confer upon Yin Yin the title of Princess of Shu.

The Left Chancellor's opposition to this news was obvious. He not only attended court despite his injury, but also led his subordinates to submit a memorial to the throne.

Although the emperor's subordinates were instructed by the emperor to provide support, many royalists hesitated.

The southwest is too vast. If it were all granted to the Prince of Zhen, given his abilities, it's uncertain whether it would still be the southwest under the imperial control.

Just as the court was in an uproar, Yin Yin, who had just finished walking around the Imperial Garden and was on her way back to Fengyi Palace, encountered Eunuch Feng in the long palace alley.

When the two met, according to etiquette, Eunuch Feng should have bowed to Yin Yin first. However, Eunuch Feng was used to walking around arrogantly in the palace, so he simply raised his hand slightly as if he had bowed and left.

However, as he left, one of the eunuchs following behind him glanced up at Yin Yin, and then respectfully lowered his head.

Yinyin kept it in mind, and only asked Zhang Mama when she got off the sedan chair and there were no outsiders around.

"Does the old nanny recognize the little eunuch on the right who was following behind Eunuch Feng just now?"

After thinking for a moment, Zhang Mama said meaningfully, "The princess must be referring to You Qizheng, who is the apprentice of that eunuch Feng."

Upon hearing the name, Yin Yin raised an eyebrow slightly.

This name was on the list of trustworthy people put by the eldest brother, and it was also investigated by Zhang Mama after she entered the palace.

Upon returning to the rear hall of Fengyi Palace, Yinyin instructed Zhang Mama: "Mama, find a way to contact Shangyou Qizheng and send him a message."

As she spoke, Yin Yin whispered to her, "Let him try to provoke Eunuch Feng's anger towards the Left Prime Minister. There's no need to do too much else, lest he expose himself."

Yinyin thought for a moment and then said, "If necessary, we can ask him to inquire about the affairs of the Zichen Palace, and then go back and tell Eunuch Feng how I broke the Left Prime Minister's head that day."

"Compared to others, I think this matter is of more interest to Eunuch Feng."

Zhang Mama thought for a moment and asked, "Your Highness, you're going to use You Qizheng anyway, so why did you only instruct him to do this? Aren't Eunuch Feng and the Left Prime Minister usually at odds?"

“Eunuch Feng is a smart man. Some things can’t be done too far,” Yin Yin explained. “If we leave traces, what if we cause You Qizheng to get into trouble? Wouldn’t that be a pity?”

Besides thinking that Feng Changgong was a smart man who was not easy to fool, and that You Qi was continuing to be highly valued by Feng Changgong's side, which could have even more unexpected effects in the future, there was another reason that Yin Yin couldn't bring herself to say.

Back when Yu's father was in the palace, he would have directly targeted Feng Changgong and his associates. If Feng Changgong realized that Yin Yin and the others were trying to use him, and then abandoned his past grievances to join forces with the Left Chancellor to oppose Yu's father, then there would be no chance of a turnaround.

However, it was clear that what Zhang Mama thought was different from what Yin Yin thought. What she saw was Yin Yin's covert protection of You Qizheng's network.

Zhang Mama didn't ask any more questions, bowed, and left.

After Zhang Mama left, Yin Yin decided to wait a little longer.

Even if the news that has just been sent out has any effect, it won't be now.

At the very least, we should wait until the emperor's side is hesitant and the Left Chancellor has completely gained the upper hand and is at his most smug before letting Eunuch Feng, who is used to opposing the Left Chancellor, make his move.

Otherwise, how could Feng Changgong's prowess be demonstrated?

A few days later, the commotion in the Zichen Palace had subsided, and just as the Left Prime Minister was about to bypass the Emperor and give a final verdict on the matter, Yin Yin arrived at the Zichen Palace.

The head eavesdropper, who was listening to the sounds inside, saw Yin Yin coming over and quickly went in to report.

When Yinyin entered, almost all the ministers turned their deliberate gazes to her.

The Left Prime Minister, whose head was still wrapped in cloth, put on a stern face and looked coldly at Yin Yin.

If it were anyone else, they would probably be extremely nervous, but Yin Yin ignored them completely, walked straight into the hall, and called out in a clear voice, "Greetings, Your Majesty, Uncle."

"Yinyin is here," the emperor said, his expression softening considerably. These were his first words since the ministers started arguing. "Come quickly, come to your uncle's side."

Just as Yin Yin was about to stand in front of the emperor, the Left Prime Minister said directly, "Your Majesty, this is against etiquette."

"How can a little girl be allowed to sit so high up during a meeting in the palace?"

“What do you mean by sitting high above?” The emperor picked up Yin Yin and said, “My niece is sitting next to me, what’s wrong with that?”

“Your Majesty,” the Left Chancellor said righteously, “this is a matter of state, not a family matter. You are the ruler of a country, while the daughter of the Prince of Zhen is merely the daughter of a county prince.”

"I know," the emperor said, feigning ignorance and only hearing half of what he said. "So I'm just talking about bestowing a title upon my elder brother. After that, Yin Yin will no longer be a county princess."

As he spoke, the emperor lowered his head to coax Yin Yin, "Our Yin Yin is about to become a princess, aren't you happy?"

“I’m so happy,” Yin Yin said, ignoring the Left Prime Minister and asking the Emperor directly, “Uncle, when will Yin Yin become a princess? Tomorrow or the day after?”

“Today is not an option either,” the emperor said, opening a decree to prepare to draft it himself.

"Your Majesty!" the Left Chancellor exclaimed, then lowered his voice and said, "The ministers have already discussed this matter and have decided against it. Even if you draft an edict and affix your seal, and send it to the cabinet, it will not be approved."

"The ministers?" Looking at the emperor, who was gripping his pen tightly but not daring to put it down, Yin Yin asked curiously, "Who are these ministers?"

"Besides the Left Chancellor, do the Right Chancellor and the Three Dukes all say the same thing?"

“Of course not,” one of the royalists stepped forward and said, “Apart from the Left Prime Minister who firmly rejected the idea, most of us only suggested that the fiefdom could be reduced, and that the land of Bashu would suffice.”

“So that’s how it is,” Yin Yin said, glancing deliberately at the wound on the Left Prime Minister’s head. “So the Left Prime Minister is powerful enough to command an army single-handedly.”

Before the Left Prime Minister could speak, the Emperor pretended to speak softly, but actually spoke in a normal volume: "Yinyin, you are wrong. The Left Prime Minister has countless subordinates and students, so she represents everyone, including his students, relatives, and friends."

"Wow," Yin Yin exclaimed innocently, "Uncle, isn't this what they call forming cliques and engaging in corrupt practices in books?"