Consort of a Thousand Faces - Chapter 277

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Chapter 277
CHAPTER 277 (2): HEART IN PIERCING PAIN

Yun Ruofeng waved his hand for them to rise and gently asked about their situation . “How has your business been these few days?”

Met with the smile on his face, the commoners felt that Prince Yun was someone who truly related to them . They completely forgot about the allegations of him acting against Grand Tutor Liu . After all, nobody knew the truth, and people tended to believe what they could see with their own eyes . The current Prince Yun was just like a cordial friend, someone who didn’t put on the airs of the nobility .

“This peasant has earned many silvers during the state banquet . Now that the taxes have been reduced, the peasants are even more elated . ” Immediately afterwards, someone pulled the hawker’s hand .

The decree to reduce the taxes was issued by His Majesty, and has nothing to do with Prince Yun!

Prince Yun chuckled . “This Prince didn’t immediately pass the order to lower the taxes because I placed too much focus on our military strength . It was an oversight on this Prince’s part, and His Majesty has done well to correct it . The most important thing that is worth celebrating is that the civilians of Nanzhao are leading peaceful and happy lives . ”

His voice was soft, and the smile on his face deepened, instilling a sense of warmth in the commoners’ hearts . We should believe Prince Yun . Only with Prince Yun supporting His Majesty will Nanzhao become better, and our days along with it .

“Continue with your work then . ” Yun Ruofeng continued walking forward, looking like he was inspecting the conditions of the people . However, only he knew that his thoughts were occupied with how he should snatch Su Xi-er back . I have already lost her once . I can’t lose her again .

Perhaps power is abominable, but I would be nothing without it . That is why I cannot let go of it . This time around, I will have both my power and Su Xi-er; not one can be missing . Pei Qianhao’s character isn’t anything special anyways; making use of his influence to suppress others and get what he wants . As long as one has sufficient power, there is nothing that is out of their reach!

When the commoners saw Yun Ruofeng slowly walking past with a blissful expression, they felt that Yun Ruofeng had suffered much injustice .

“Grand Tutor’s Liu death is definitely not related to Prince Yun . Who knows if others are just making a big deal out of it . Prince Yun simply thought that Grand Tutor Liu had betrayed the country; we must believe in him . ”

“That’s right, we have to trust Prince Yun . Even if Prince Yun really likes Prince Hao’s maidservant, snatching her away shouldn’t be such a big issue . After all, she’s just a maidservant, right?”

“Exactly, a maidservant is just a servant, but we don’t know if Prince Hao will allow it . ”

The incessant chatter of the commoners spread far and wide, until finally, they reached the ears of an imperial guard from the Pei Residence . Said guard then immediately began to travel back to Beimin by horse, bringing the news to Pei Zheng, the current Lord Pei .

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Pei Zheng happened to be in his backyard when he heard the report, his eyebrows furrowing in response . “Unacceptable . ” He’s actually fighting over a woman with Prince Yun!

“Patriarch, Prince Hao’s subordinate passed on a message that anyone who has committed a crime must be dealt according to the law, regardless of their status . Prince Hao will definitely take this matter seriously . ” The imperial guard quivered .

Pei Zhang flung his sleeves . “Preposterous! He’s falling out with us now that he’s solidified his influence! I don’t believe that we won’t be able to save Pei Yong . Our Pei Residence must all stay well!”

The imperial guard immediately replied, “Patriarch, an imperial guard from the Prince Hao Residence arrived in Beimin at the same time as me . He immediately went to report to Wu Ling . ”

“Prepare a horse carriage . I’ll personally make a trip to Pei Yong’s residence . I don’t believe that Wu Ling has the guts to arrest him in front of me!” Pei Zheng hastily walked forward .

He took a few steps before instructing again, “Keep your lips sealed about the matter of Prince Hao and Prince Yun competing over one woman . We mustn’t let the Empress Dowager know about this for now . Additionally, ask the Lady to go to the Compassionate Peace Palace to call the Empress Dowager out to the Pei Yong Residence . ”