C104 Chapter 104

"How dare you act so brazenly in the capital? Aren't you afraid that the He family will find trouble with her?" Ouyang Lingfeng was currently sitting in the restaurant opposite the Ziran House, opposite of Duan Shuang, who was drinking.

"What are you afraid of? I'm here." Duan Shuang had always been domineering. "The best way to survive here is not to rely on others, but to become the strongest."

Ouyang Lingfeng also drank a glass of wine. "Come out and say something. Who dares to provoke her?"

"On the surface, naturally no one has the courage, but they can't defend against hidden arrows. I naturally hope to protect her forever, but in reality, I can't guarantee that I won't be able to see through this." Duan Shuang sighed.

"Being in a high position is something that I can't do anything about." Ouyang Lingfeng and Duan Shuang clinked their glasses.

"So, I have to let her grow up by herself. She must grasp the way to survive in this circle. That way, she'll be her shield" Duan Shuang looked tenderly at Jiegeng choosing the pastries. He could not help but be influenced by Jiegeng's smile.

"She is also a strange person. At least before she appeared, I never knew that you also have a human side." Ouyang Lingfeng teased.

Duan Shuang immediately looked at Ouyang Lingfeng.

Suddenly being stared at by a cold gaze, Ouyang Lingfeng immediately realized that he had said something wrong just now.

"Recently, I'll leave those people in the court to you to keep an eye on them. If there are any unusual movements, you must report to me in time. Also, Imperial Brother gave me many tasks previously because of the matter of sending Jiegeng to Anyang. You will be responsible for all the delays."

Ouyang Lingfeng immediately choked on the wine. "Why should I? I've already done all of this, what about you?"

"I want to look at her." Duan Shuang continued to turn his head and stare at Jiegeng.

"I am still worried about leaving her alone."

"I don't want to do it. I am busy with the marriage proposal with Shihan. You are responsible for your own business." Ouyang Lingfeng immediately refused.

"Don't forget that you are still guilty." Duan Shuang put down his wine glass and looked at Ouyang Lingfeng proudly.

"You!" Ouyang Lingfeng immediately lost his temper and could only pour himself a glass of wine. "I know."

Duan Shuang leisurely picked up the wine pot and elegantly filled his own glass. He slowly raised his glass and slowly tasted it. "This type of alcohol is not for you to drink like this."

"It seems that you have a human side. Only towards Jiegeng will you appear." Ouyang Lingfeng did not care about so much and immediately drank another cup.

"Let's go. If we stay here any longer, I am afraid I will be angered to death by you!"

Duan Shuang immediately made a "please" gesture.

Once Ouyang Lingfeng returned home, Anzhao immediately brought all the official documents and documents over.

"Young Master Ouyang, these princes have instructed us to complete it by the end of this month." Anzhao pointed at the documents.

"Understood." Ouyang Lingfeng had a look of despair on his face.

After Anzhao left, Ouyang Lingfeng picked up a few books and flipped through them. He immediately threw them aside.

"Duan Shuang, you brat!" Ouyang Lingfeng smiled helplessly.

Although Duan Shuang kicked a large pile of junk to him, Ouyang Lingfeng understood that Duan Shuang used this method to tell him that there was no enmity between them.

Late at night, He Manor.

"Group leader, why are there so many red dots on your body?" The servant girl who was waiting for Ho Lingloong to bathe said in surprise.

"Is that so?" Ho Lingloong raised her arm and indeed found a small red dot.

"Other than the arm, is there any other place?"

The servant girl carefully checked, "There are no other places except here."

"I think he ate something wrong? It's neither itchy nor painful. He should be fine." Ho Lingloong did not mind. "After the bath, help me apply some medicine."

" Yes, Princess. "

Bai Mansion.

"It's already so late, why haven't you turned off the lights and gone to sleep yet?" Duan Shuang suddenly entered Jiegeng's room. "It's so late at night. I didn't know the door was closed."

"I was waiting for you. I kept the door for you so you could come in," ___ said. Jiegeng put down the medical book in her hand.

"How did you know I was coming?" Duan Shuang raised his eyebrows.

"I saw you at the Ziran House just now." Jiegeng walked up to him. "I believe that with Big Brother Yun's discerning eyes, he must have seen what I did. I guessed that you will definitely come back to find me tonight."

"Is the Fengshui of Bai family's old residence really that good?" Duan Shuang scanned the surroundings.

"What's wrong?"

"Otherwise, why did this silly girl suddenly become so smart?" Duan Shuang patted Jiegeng's head.

"You are bullying me again!" Jiegeng pouted. "But it is so late and you are still not leaving. You must be here to question me about what I have done to Ho Lingloong. Why do you feel sorry for me?"

Duan Shuang sighed, "As expected, you can't help but praise."

Jiegeng heard it and laughed even more happily. "It's good that it's not. Brother Qu, I know that there are many beautiful women in the capital. But you must not look at other women. You must not have any interest in other women! "

Jiegeng tidied Duan Shuang's clothes. "Now, you have a master."

Duan Shuang held Jiegeng's hand. "Don't worry. People who used to look down on us will not care about us now."

"Ahem..." Someone at the door suddenly coughed and interrupted the warmth in the room.

"Brother, why did you come in? Why didn't you say so in advance?" Jiegeng immediately withdrew her hand. It was late in the night, but someone had bumped into her in the house. Her actions were so ambiguous, which made people feel embarrassed.

"Why didn't I know when His Royal Highness came to Bai Mansion?"

Even Duan Shuang felt a little uncomfortable at this moment.

"My Jiegeng is still a pure girl. Although she has a relationship with His Royal Highness, she is still a good friend. Is it inappropriate for His Royal Highness to barge into the Bai Mansion this night and enter my sister's room?" Bai Ye's tone was not friendly.

"This matter is my lack of consideration."

"Since that is the case, please leave without anyone noticing, Your Highness." Bai Ye immediately left.

Duan Shuang nodded and then disappeared.

"Big brother, do you have to be so rude?" After Duan Shuang left, Jiegeng started to complain.

"You should also be careful. Fortunately, grandpa hasn't returned yet. If grandpa found out about this matter today..." Bai Ye started to teach her a lesson.

"Alright, alright, I got it." Jiegeng lowered her head. "Alright, you should sleep early too."

The next day, in the Imperial Court.

"Emperor, this official has something to report." Duan Shuang was dressed in court attire and respectfully greeted the emperor.

"Speak." The emperor sat on the dragon throne, solemn and solemn.

"This official's trip to the Anyang this time accidentally found out about the plague from eight years ago."

...... Oh? Tell me in detail."

"The plague eight years ago was planned by the people of Qi Country. The person who helped the people of Qi Country create this plague is Ghost Doctor, who has become famous in recent years."

"Ghost Doctor!" The Emperor was rather surprised. Several of the officials present were also shocked. Among them, there were even people who tried to find ways to seek Ghost Doctor's treatment in recent years.

"Ghost Doctor is a vicious person. For his own personal interests, he did not hesitate to harm the lives of the people of our country. Hence, this official has already sentenced him to death in Anyang."

"Not bad. This kind of person cannot be left alive." The Emperor nodded his head approvingly.

"In addition, this official also found out that the cure for the plague came from imperial physician, Bai Qing."

"As expected!" The officials began to discuss amongst themselves.

"Emperor, according to what this official saw, although this plague incident has been going on for a long time, it should still be rewarded. Not only did Bai family save the people of the capital, but it also contributed to the stability of the royal family."

"What you said makes sense. If that's the case, summon Bai Qing into the Palace first. "

"Emperor, Bai Qing has already passed the family business to his eldest grandson, Bai Ye. Currently, he is the only one in the capital."

"Since that is the case, summon Bai Ye into the Palace."

"The commoner greets the Emperor." Bai Ye was currently in the throne room.

"Rise." The Emperor roughly guessed Duan Shuang's intentions at this moment.

"Bai Qing has contributed to the Imperial Court, so he should be conferred a title. But since he has already handed over the Bai family to you, you can inherit this title."

When the Emperor said this, the entire Imperial Court was shocked.

The Bai family had always enjoyed a very high reputation among the common people with their outstanding medical skills. Furthermore, the Bai family also controlled the chain of medicinal ingredients in the Great Yan. It was equivalent to sitting on a golden mountain. Originally, the situation in the court was gradually stabilizing. Although the Emperor's son was still young, however, the line in the Imperial Court had already begun to form.

Now, if the Bai family were to step in, the court would definitely change. Furthermore, this Bai Ye could be considered one of the people recommended by Zhen'an King. Anyone with discerning eyes could tell that Zhen'an King had always been the direct son of the Empress. He was the biggest backer behind the Crown Prince, and now... Adding the Bai family, this situation... Wouldn't it be chaos!

"I thank the Emperor for his generosity, but I cannot accept this title." Bai Ye's words once again shocked the people present, and they secretly let out a sigh of relief.

"Ever since the Bai family took root in the Free Capital, they have established their ancestral teachings and did not enter the Imperial Court. I can only let down the Emperor's good intentions."

The Emperor's expression at this moment was not good. Other than Duan Shuang, no one else dared to openly reject him!

"Doesn't Bai family have a daughter?" Duan Shuang smiled and said, "Bai family does not enter the Imperial Court and cannot receive the title of nobility. It can allow Miss Bai to receive this favor."

The Emperor looked at Duan Shuang and only now did he know what this brat really wanted to do. It was nothing more than to raise Jiegeng's identity.

"Her name is Bai Jiegeng, right? Zhen has an impression of her."

"Master Bai, at this moment, you won't disobey the rule of the ancestors, will you?" Duan Shuang said to Bai Ye.

Bai Ye looked at Duan Shuang with a smile, "Indeed not."

"Alright, if that's the case. Zhen will bestow Bai Jiegeng with the title of princess and a thousand households. Her annual salary will be no different from a rank two official. "

"I thank the Emperor on behalf of my sister!" Bai Ye expressed his gratitude.

"Emperor, may I ask what this title is?" Duan Shuang continued to seek benefits for Jiegeng.

The Emperor looked at Duan Shuang and felt helpless in his heart. He wanted to directly scold this brat but because of the face of the civil and military officials, it was not good to flare up.

"Bai family has always been kind and considerate. Zhen also hopes that Bai family can lead Great Yan's medical skills to flourish and develop like the morning sun. Since that is the case, Zhen will bestow the title Ren Xi."

"Thank you, Emperor!"

After the morning court, in the Imperial Reading Room, only then did the Emperor have the time to "scold" this insatiable younger brother of his.

"Are you satisfied now?" The Emperor angrily threw a report in his hand to the side.

"Did I do anything?" Duan Shuang had an innocent look.

"You brat, don't take advantage of me here and still pretend to be good." The Emperor glared at him angrily. "If not for helping you pass the test of Mother, would I let you be so impudent?"

"I will remember Imperial Brother's kindness to Chen-er in my heart." Duan Shuang said with a serious expression.

"Alright, if there's nothing else, let's go out of the palace. Don't let me see you again."

"Chen-er will retire."

When the Imperial Decree was sent to the Bai family, Jiegeng held the Imperial Decree in her hand and was unable to recover her senses for a long time.

"What is going on?" Jiegeng opened her deer eyes and looked at Bai Ye, who had returned with her father-in-law.

"What else can it be? Your Highness found out that eight years ago, he made a name for you." Bai Ye skipped Jiegeng and sat on the chair at the back.

"So, I have money now?" Jiegeng turned her head and looked at Bai Ye in surprise.

Bai Ye almost choked on the water in his mouth. "You only saw money?"

"What else? Other than salary, it doesn't seem to have any other practical use."

"Don't you know that your title as a princess is very different from theirs?"

"How is it different?"

Bai Ye put down his cup. "You don't know anything. How did you manage to survive in the capital?"

Jiegeng stared at him angrily. "What's the use of knowing that?"

"Their position as princess is just a title. It is just a symbol of status. Princess Shihan, to put it bluntly, represents the daughter of the Royal Highness. As a member of the royal family, the title of princess is different from yours. As for that Ho Lingloong yesterday, she merely relied on the name of the Princess to bring up the identity of her daughter. But yours is different. You have a title, a fief, a salary, and a rank two official. It was a full head above them. Your current status is equal to that of a Lord Marquis. However, since you're a woman, you can't enter the court."

" So powerful? " Jiegeng took out the princess plaque and looked around.

"Let's not talk about the fief and salary for now. The extra title you have is enough to suppress her."

"Then from now on, you don't have to be afraid of people like that provoking you anymore!" Jiegeng smiled complacently.

He Mansion.

"Dad, what did you say?" Ho Lingloong stared at her father with widened eyes. "Bai Jiegeng was conferred the title of Princess Renxi. How is this possible?"

"How is this impossible? This was announced personally by the Emperor in the throne room. I'm afraid that the Imperial Decree has already been sent to the Bai family."

Ho Lingloong hurriedly shook her head, "This is impossible. Previously, I was generous and extraordinary in the four kingdoms. It was only then that the Emperor conferred the title of princess. What virtue and ability does this Bai Jiegeng have to be able to obtain the position of princess? Furthermore, she actually has a title! " Ho Lingloong was already going crazy at this moment.

"Not only that, her current official position is even bigger than my father's. I know that you have many conflicts with her before, but from now on, you cannot provoke her anymore, understand?"

"Father!" Ho Lingloong's atmosphere was difficult to calm down, "How can you let your daughter vent this anger? Furthermore, she was quite liked by Zhen'an King. If she did not fight for it, then her daughter would have no chance at all!"

"Daughter, I have told you before. Zhen'an King, you can't force it. Why don't you let go now? I will definitely find a better marriage relationship with you."

"No, except for the prince, I will not marry anyone else!" Ho Lingloong stumbled and left.

I must do something. This Bai Jiegeng must not be left alive!