The Pretty Wife of General Jinxiu Huanian

Chapter 39 Reversing the situation

Yunxi and the prince walked out of the gloomy residence of the marquis' wife. The sun was shining brightly, but the sunlight did not dispel the dark clouds in their hearts.

Yunxi's eyebrows knitted slightly, and she looked at the prince with her watery eyes, asking anxiously, "Prince, now that the truth is clear, what should we do next?"

As he spoke, he bit his lip unconsciously.

The prince straightened his back, his eyes gleaming as he spoke loudly, "Since things have come to this, we must take this opportunity to put the Marquis's Mansion in good order. We must turn this unfavorable situation around!"

After hearing this, Yunxi nodded slightly and followed the prince closely, walking towards the main hall together.

When I arrived at the main hall, I saw a group of servants gathered together, their heads touching each other, muttering something among themselves, and they looked flustered.

The prince suddenly strode in with a loud bang. Everyone was so frightened that they quickly shut their mouths, shrank their necks, and dared not breathe.

The prince put his hands behind his back, glared, and shouted at the top of his voice: "From today on, the rules of the Marquis' Mansion must be re-established!

If anyone dares to disobey, don't blame me for being rude!"

At this time, Wang Wu, the steward of the Marquis' Mansion, came hurriedly jogging. He was short in stature, but exuded a shrewdness.

"Your Highness, I am here." Wang Wu bowed his head.

The prince stared at Wang Wu with a sharp gaze and said loudly, "Wang Wu, you are in charge of the affairs of the palace. I will forgive the many omissions in the past.

But from now on, if there is any mistake, I will not forgive you easily! " As the prince spoke, he put his hands behind his back, his posture was as straight as a pine or cypress, revealing a sense of majesty.

After hearing this, Wang Wu's forehead was covered with sweat, and he responded repeatedly: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will do my best.

Even if it costs me my life, I won't make even the slightest mistake." He bent his back even lower, not daring to raise his head.

Yunxi whispered softly, "Wang Wu, now that the situation has turned around, it's time for the Marquis' Mansion to revive. You must do your job well."

When Yunxi said this, she looked at Wang Wu with her beautiful eyes, her eyes full of expectation.

Wang Wu nodded quickly, "Miss Yunxi, I understand. I will live up to your and His Majesty's trust and see to it that everything is done properly."

Upon hearing the news, the concubines of the Marquis' Mansion also rushed over. Among them, Concubine Liu, dressed in a light green silk dress, with a graceful figure, twisted her waist and walked forward, bowed, and said in a gentle voice, "Your Highness, I am willing to help the Marquis' Mansion."

Aunt Liu had thick makeup on her face, and her pair of almond-shaped eyes were full of charm.

Aunt Li followed closely behind, wearing pink clothes and with a pretty face, and she also said, "Your Highness, I will certainly obey your orders."

While Aunt Li was speaking, she blinked her eyes, revealing a sense of cleverness.

The prince glanced at everyone and said in a deep voice, "Okay, everyone should work together." As the prince spoke, his brows were slightly frowned and his expression was serious.

Yunxi discussed various matters with the prince, and before they knew it, it was noon.

Yunxi said, "Your Majesty, the accounts in this mansion must be carefully checked. They cannot be as messy as before."

The prince nodded and replied, "Well, I'll leave this matter to you. You must investigate it thoroughly."

Yunxi responded softly, "Yes, Your Majesty."

"Also, the servants in this mansion should be reorganized and all the lazy ones should be sent away." The prince said as he slapped the table with his hand.

Yunxi thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, why don't you set some new rules so they all know what to do."

The prince agreed and said, "Let's do as you say."

The two of them were discussing the matter enthusiastically.

After lunch, Yunxi was about to take a rest when she saw her maid Xiaocui running towards her.

"Miss, something bad has happened. There is a group of people outside the mansion clamoring to see the prince." Xiao Cui said while panting, her little face flushed red.

Yunxi's heart tightened, and she hurried to the mansion gate with Xiaocui.

I saw a group of people gathered at the gate of the marquis's mansion, led by an old man with wrinkles all over his face, gray hair, a slightly hunched body, an excited expression, and his hands shaking constantly.

"Your Highness, please help us!" the old man shouted at the top of his lungs, his voice tinged with tears, his cloudy eyes filled with eagerness and anticipation.

Yunxi hurried forward and asked, "Old man, why is this happening? Please speak slowly, don't be anxious." Yunxi looked concerned and reached out to gently support the old man's arm.

The old man cried, "Miss Yunxi, our land has been seized by evildoers, and we have nowhere to seek justice. Our ancestors have relied on those lands for their livelihoods, and now that they are gone, how can we possibly survive?"

As he spoke, the old man wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes with his sleeve.

Yunxi turned to look at the prince, his eyes filled with anxiety and anger. The prince immediately said, "I will get to the bottom of this matter.

Elder, don't worry!" The prince's brows were furrowed, his eyes were firm, and he exuded an unquestionable majesty.

Yunxi comforted the people: "Everyone go back first. The prince will definitely give everyone justice. Believe in the prince, he will not let anyone suffer any injustice."

Yunxi's voice was gentle but powerful. After hearing it, the people's restless emotions gradually calmed down.

The people then gradually dispersed, looking back as they walked, their eyes still filled with worry and expectation.

The prince and Yunxi didn't dare to delay for a moment and immediately set out to investigate the matter. They rode at full speed and arrived at the occupied fields, only to find them barren and overgrown with weeds.

There was no sign of crops in the fields, only withered weeds swaying in the wind.

"This bully is so despicable!" Yunxi stomped her feet in anger, her pretty face flushed red, and her hands clenched into fists.

He must receive the punishment he deserves.”

After some investigation, they finally found the bully in a restaurant. He was a big, burly man with a face full of flesh and a belly as round as a wine barrel.

He was wearing a fancy satin dress and a thick gold chain around his neck. He looked as arrogant as he could be.

"What can you do to me?" the bully shouted loudly, his eyes as big as copper bells, his mouth wide open, and saliva flying everywhere.

The prince shouted angrily: "Come here, take him down!" The prince's voice was like thunder, making the ears of those present buzz.

The palace guards rushed forward, each one agile and swift. The bully tried to resist, swinging his fists and hitting him, but he was no match for the guards.

In a few seconds, he was pinned to the ground by the guards.

"Behave yourself!" a guard shouted.

The bully was still cursing: "Let me go, do you know who I am?"

The prince stepped forward, looked down at him, and said coldly, "No matter who you are, you will never escape punishment for committing such an evil act."

After returning to the Marquis' Mansion, the Prince immediately ordered a thorough investigation into the bully's crimes and discovered that he had often oppressed the people.

The prince showed no mercy and made his crimes public one by one. He punished those who deserved to be beaten with sticks and those who deserved to be imprisoned with imprisonment, and showed no leniency.

Yunxi was busy comforting the people who had lost their land, sending them food and seeds, and arranging people to help reclaim the land.

The news quickly spread throughout the town, and the people applauded.

Once the matter was resolved, the people were grateful to the prince and Yunxi, and the reputation of the marquis's mansion gradually improved.

And in the court, the prince's power gradually grew.

Those officials who once opposed the prince are now beginning to change their attitudes.

When the Minister of Personnel, Lord Zhao, saw the prince in the court, the wrinkles on his face were squeezed into a pile, and he smiled like an old chrysanthemum: "Prince, I apologize for any offense I have caused you in the past. I hope you will forgive me."

As he spoke, he kept bending and nodding, his waist almost bent like a cooked shrimp.

The prince simply glanced at him coldly, his eyes filled with chilling emotion: "Lord Zhao, from now on, you must devote yourself to serving the court."

Mr. Zhao nodded hurriedly, shaking his head like a rattle, and kept responding, "Of course, of course."

Beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, but he didn't even bother to wipe them off.

At the same time, good news came from the border, and the army sent by the prince won a great victory.

"Your Highness, this is great news!" General Lin Yong came in a hurry to announce the good news. He was tall and walked with a strong momentum. His strides were so big that the armor on his body rustled.

He had a square face, thick eyebrows and big eyes, and spoke in a voice like a bell: "Your Majesty, we fought this battle brilliantly!

The enemy troops are running away in panic!"

The prince smiled and patted his shoulder: "General Lin, you have worked hard."

This reversal of fortune brought joy to the entire mansion. Yunxi, upon hearing the news, beamed brightly and hurriedly ordered the kitchen to prepare a few more delicious dishes.

She walked briskly in the yard, humming a little tune.

When the prince returned to the mansion and saw Yunxi's cheerful look, he felt relieved.

Yunxi held the prince's hand, her eyes sparkling: "Prince, this is good, we can breathe a sigh of relief."

The prince nodded. Although there was a smile on his face, his eyes still showed a hint of solemnity: "Don't take it lightly. This is just the beginning."

Yunxi pursed her lips and said, "I understand. There are still many days ahead."

But they know that this is just the beginning and there will be more challenges waiting for them in the future.