Reborn with a Space: Building a Fortune Amidst Famine

Chapter 1722: Chapter 1722: Protecting the Emperor

Ye Zongshen did not appear in person, but the steward reported to them to leave.

That night, many learned that Mrs. Wang had been dismissed.

Both Meng Po and Qi Wen continued to stay by the Emperor’s side, and two months later, they were promoted again. However, they were still Imperial Attendants.

New Year’s came again, and the two had the opportunity to attend the banquet.

This time it was quite lively, with Dukes from afar coming to pay their respects.

While the Emperor was in high spirits, someone suddenly charged forward with a dagger.

Qi Wen moved very quickly, directly rushing over and subduing the assailant in moments.

The ministers, witnessing this scene, were terrified. They were also very amazed at Lord Ye’s skills.

The Emperor quickly calmed down, very satisfied with the two young people who stood before him to protect him.

Soon the assassin was apprehended, and the banquet continued, though not with the same ease as before.

Ye Zongshen squinted his eyes. All this time, he had been rigorously teaching his four sons, yet none seemed promising. Still, he thought of these two, but they showed no interest in the Marquis Mansion. That was the hardest part.

He hadn’t dismissed the idea that they were playing hard to get; he also considered delaying them.

Through this incident, they would be placed in higher regard by the Emperor.

After the banquet ended, the two accompanied the Emperor back.

"What do you two think of this matter?"

"Emperor, only interrogation can reveal the truth, or should I go take a look?" Meng Po was fond of such matters.

"Sure, go ahead. You can make others speak the truth; let’s see if you can make the assassin do the same," the Emperor said with a smile.

Meng Po left with a smile, leaving only Qi Wen and the Emperor together.

"Such great skills?"

"Just average. Maybe I have a talent for martial arts, practicing clumsily just from reading books."

"Hmm, looking at you, it seems you truly have no martial foundation." The Emperor also believed Qi Wen’s words.

"You’re not young anymore; someone mentioned to me about matchmaking for you."

Qi Wen shook his head, "Emperor, our brothers have indeed spoken no falsehoods. Our health is truly poor, as the doctor says, living one more day is a blessing, and there’s no need to delay others."

"Then let the Imperial Physician examine you tomorrow."

Qi Wen seemed indifferent. Having a doctor find some problem was not a big deal; while not understanding medicine, they understood the meridians.

The Emperor looked at Qi Wen’s calmness, genuinely feeling it was a pity.

Meng Po, led by a little eunuch, arrived at the assassin’s place.

It turned out to be a little eunuch. There truly wasn’t much to interrogate. Someone had been paying him, taking care of his family.

As for who the other party was, he didn’t know at all. Every meeting occurred at night, with the person hooded.

After returning, Meng Po reported the matter.

"Emperor, since eunuchs can’t leave, it must be someone inside the Palace. Now you need to investigate carefully."

The two left the Imperial Palace for home; Qi Wen mentioned that an Imperial Physician would examine them tomorrow.

"You only need to press here to avoid trouble."

"Indeed, you sisters have a way."

"I regret agreeing to possess a man’s body."

"Hehe, it isn’t very convenient; I’m afraid of possessing a woman’s body and then having to marry."

Qi Wen understood, so at that time, he didn’t oppose.

The next day’s examination made the Imperial Physician’s expression very grave. Soon, the people in the Capital City circle knew the two Lord Ye’s truly didn’t have much time left.

Many young ladies felt sorrow. Outside, there was even more praise for the two. Their attitude towards life was most admirable, knowing they didn’t have much time yet still remaining so optimistic.

Ye Zongshen was already extremely resentful toward Ye Liangkun. His current treatment was like that of a servant, even causing trouble was useless, as he was watched by two groups to prevent escape.

The servants were even more opportunistic, knowing the second young master was already doomed. Naturally, they became more negligent.

Mrs. Wang had now moved out. The Wang family’s brothers didn’t want to keep their sister at home. It wasn’t about lacking anything, but the impact was truly bad.

Everyone secretly mocked Mrs. Wang, despite her saving her son, she betrayed her husband and family.

In this era, where men were supreme, her actions could be said to be heinous.

Her residence wasn’t a problem; she lived alone with a few servants.

Spending every day in a confined space, her mind constantly replaying past events. Regret filled her heart.

Now separated from her son, she was no longer the mistress Marchioness of the Ye Family Mansion, unable to care for her son at all.

She wanted to know about the Marquis Mansion’s news but had no channels; her people were all driven out.

In her heart, she already deeply resented Ye Zongshen, but now she had no right to meet them.

Attempting to see her daughter, she was not allowed into the Crown Prince Mansion, after all, she was merely a concubine, and the news from her daughter was very bad, as the Crown Prince had grown tired of her.

From her daughter’s tone, it seemed she blamed her, thinking that the mother’s betrayal of the family meant her daughter wouldn’t fare well either.

However, the most comforting thought was that those two bastards didn’t have much time left. Haha. What her son couldn’t obtain, they also wouldn’t have.

She had imagined more than once that without those two bastards, their fate would not have been such.

Ye Zongshen also got the news and specifically went to ask the Imperial Physician, confirming their health was failing.

The two promising sons didn’t have much time left; the remaining four weren’t presentable, so he simply remarried.

Although the Marquis took a new wife, it was quite a grand affair.

The Emperor watched them with a smile, "Any thoughts?"

"What does it have to do with us? This Marquis Ye figured it out and will certainly keep a tighter rein on any future sons."

The Emperor laughed, "Ye Zongshen is a smart one, as long as he continues to behave, the Marquis Mansion will remain the Marquis Mansion."

Watching the two brothers with genuine indifference was reassuring for him to use them.

"Come, take a look at the results."

Meng Po laughed wildly after reading, truly feeling like she had been caught in palace intrigue.

"Do you have any thoughts?"

"Reporting to the Emperor, we have no thoughts on such matters; anyone would covet your position, it’s normal."

The two returned, and Gu Ersheng spoke with Qi Wen. "What’s the point of staying here? Let’s go back."

"She hasn’t had enough fun yet; besides, what should we do with these two bodies?"

"Haven’t you noticed? These bodies have stopped growing; you just need to leave these bodies."

"I’ll ask her what she wants to do."

Meng Po was indifferent, but she felt a little unwilling to let the two just die like that.

"Do you want a grand exit?"

"Yes, only that proves we’ve been here once.

We must leave something behind."

Qi Wen rolled his eyes at Meng Po. "What are you thinking? You’ve already become a second-rank scholar, leaving your mark, you can’t change too much.

You came here for vacation. What more do you want?"

"Hehe. When we leave, we should leave a mark."