Chapter 845 Xun Family Has a Daughter
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Yin Ji looked down for a moment and then chuckled, but he didn't seem interested in taking it.
"The things you can afford, I can get them myself."
He sneered lightly, his tone seemingly indifferent but also exuding an unquestionable confidence.
Xun Chengjun sighed, "The Emperor's appetite is much larger than I had imagined."
Yin Ji relaxed his back and leaned against the chair. Although he had been causing trouble for Xie Yun on the way, these years of being afflicted by poison would still have some impact on his body. However, he didn't show it on his face.
"Under the heavens, there is no soil that does not belong to the king," he curled up his mouth, "Everything from the Xun family comes from Us."
His gaze fell on Xun Chengjun, not particularly sharp, but still gradually exuded a strong pressure, "What We give you is a reward, if We do not give it to you, it is a crime. You are more transparent than the Empress Dowager and should understand this principle."
Xun Chengjun fell silent for a moment, then let out a long sigh: "I understand now. I have another thing to give to the Emperor."
She retreated again and soon returned with a thin booklet. This time, she didn't wait for Yin Ji to reach out but handed it to him directly, clearly thinking that this item carried more weight than the box.
"The Empress Dowager has been in charge of the palace for many years and has always had a close relationship with the imperial relatives. Although the Emperor now rules with absolute power and the influence of the imperial relatives has declined, having this booklet in hand could potentially save some trouble in case the Emperor decides to do something beyond the norms in the future."
Jin Ji repeatedly tapped his index finger on the book, following a certain pattern. He acknowledged that Xun Chengjun was sincere enough, and this thing must be the Empress Dowager's trump card. She gave it up so easily, indicating her sincerity. However, for him, it was not enough.
如同荀成君所说，他如今乾坤独断，区区宗室，能奈他何？
这些东西的价值对他来说，着实不算大。
见他迟迟不言语，荀成君的脸色终于有了些变化：“皇上还不满意？”
Yin Ji narrowed her head, a trace of interest flashed in her eyes: "You are called Lord Xun Cheng, right? Are you in charge of the Xun family now?"
Xun Cheng lowered his eyes, his two hands unconsciously clasped together. Although the current Yin Ji looked somewhat different from her usual unpredictable self, he still had a somewhat bad premonition.
"The Xun family has no one talented in this generation, I am just a duck being forced onto the stage..."
"Then I will give you an opportunity."
He knocked on the table, interrupting the other person's words, but the calm and deliberate action struck Xun Chengjun's heart like a hammer, one strike after another.
"...What opportunity?"
Yin Ji pulled the corner of his mouth again, but the emotions in his eyes were no longer discernible, only the voice was clear and slow: "Naturally, it is the opportunity to choose. You have given me two things, so I will allow you to choose two things as well."
He knocked on the book next to his hand and said, "The empress dowager's peaceful end..."
His finger turned slightly, pointing to the box casually placed on the low table by Xun Chengjun, "The Xun family's reputation..."
With a flick of her finger, she turned her attention back to Xun Chengjun, "With your Xun family bloodline, what do you choose?"
Xun Chengjun clenched her fist involuntarily as she knew that the emperor wouldn't easily spare the Xun family. Ever since the raid on the Xiao and Dou families, she and the empress dowager had foreseen the fate of the Xun family. But now, reaching this point, it still felt hopeless.
How to choose between three options? How to make a decision?
Yin Ji seemed to know that she couldn't decide, and didn't rush her. Instead, she opened a booklet and looked at the things inside to pass the time.
Regional factions are split, royal corruption is rampant, and the actions of clan members are no better than those of the aristocracy's offspring, and some are even worse, after all, such scum as in the Yin Dynasty are not exceptions.
However, looking at these things, Yin Ji's eyes did not have much waves. Although he wanted to get rid of his relatives, it was not the right time yet. He promised Xie Yun that he could no longer carry the title of a tyrant in the future, so his actions could no longer be as simple and rude as before, only focusing on the results.
Wait a moment.
But has Xun Chengjun been thinking for too long?
"Not choosing?"
He closed the booklet, with a hint of impatience in his eyes, "Do you want me to help you?"
Xun Chengjun suddenly looked up: "No need, I want all three of them."
Yin Ji was not angry. Although he appeared quite childish in front of Xie Yun, he would get upset over trivial matters and sulk for half a day, but he rarely showed any emotional fluctuations in front of others, not even a flicker in his eyes.
"Greed."
He simply gave his evaluation without any emotion, but those two words weighed heavily on Xun Chengjun's legs, almost causing her to kneel again. However, she gritted her teeth and held on. She wouldn't choose or weigh options. She had agreed to her aunt's request to protect the Xun family, so she naturally couldn't let the descendants of the Xun clan suffer the punishment of annihilation and disgrace. Although the Empress Dowager had made many mistakes, none of them were for her own sake.
She has been protecting the Xun family all her life, and she cannot let them come to a bad end.
"I still have one bargaining chip,"
She spoke in a low voice, looking straight into Yin Ji's eyes, refusing to show any fear or retreat.
"Oh?"
In Yin Ji's tone, there was a hint of surprise. The Xun family's generations of business and the Empress Dowager's lifelong dedication had already been presented, so what else could Xun Chengjun have in his hands?
Han Zhaixiu put down the teacup and sat up straight.
Xun Chengjun took a deep breath and said, "I have a plan that can prevent the Emperor from being troubled by the harem again."
Yin Ji was taken aback, his eyes showing a wave of emotions. Xun Chengjun unexpectedly brought up this matter, which surprised him, but he also felt it was within reason. Although he hadn't officially proclaimed the decree to disperse the harem, he had never concealed his intentions, so it wasn't strange that his intentions were noticed. However—
“一道圣旨的事儿，朕何须你来献计？”
他语带嘲讽，荀成君却不卑不亢：“遣散后宫容易，可日后呢？皇上即便立后，也会有数不清的朝臣劝您纳妃，臣妾此法可一劳永逸。”
Once and for all...
Xun Chengjun looked at Yin Ji silently for a moment, then got up and left.
Xun Chengjun was stunned by the gaze, and only reacted after Yin Ji left the main hall of Changxin Palace. This should be a promise to give her a chance to try.
She hurriedly chased after him and said, "Your Majesty, thank you for your grace."
Yin Ji didn't turn his head and replied indifferently, "Take good care of the Empress Dowager, I will be married soon, so don't cause any trouble for me."
Xun Chengjun responded with another nod, watching him walk away before finally feeling a weakness in her body. She stumbled and leaned on the nearby lamppost, and Dou Bao quickly came forward to support her: "Are you alright, Your Majesty?"
Xun Chengjun remained silent, but cold sweat started to pour down her back, causing her body to tremble uncontrollably.
The emperor's behavior was unpredictable, but Xun Chengjun had taken a gamble earlier when she had no other options. Fortunately, she made the right choice. Although the Xun family would become commoners in the future, they would no longer have to live in constant fear. She had kept her promise to her aunt.
"The things you can afford, I can get them myself."
He sneered lightly, his tone seemingly indifferent but also exuding an unquestionable confidence.
Xun Chengjun sighed, "The Emperor's appetite is much larger than I had imagined."
Yin Ji relaxed his back and leaned against the chair. Although he had been causing trouble for Xie Yun on the way, these years of being afflicted by poison would still have some impact on his body. However, he didn't show it on his face.
"Under the heavens, there is no soil that does not belong to the king," he curled up his mouth, "Everything from the Xun family comes from Us."
His gaze fell on Xun Chengjun, not particularly sharp, but still gradually exuded a strong pressure, "What We give you is a reward, if We do not give it to you, it is a crime. You are more transparent than the Empress Dowager and should understand this principle."
Xun Chengjun fell silent for a moment, then let out a long sigh: "I understand now. I have another thing to give to the Emperor."
She retreated again and soon returned with a thin booklet. This time, she didn't wait for Yin Ji to reach out but handed it to him directly, clearly thinking that this item carried more weight than the box.
"The Empress Dowager has been in charge of the palace for many years and has always had a close relationship with the imperial relatives. Although the Emperor now rules with absolute power and the influence of the imperial relatives has declined, having this booklet in hand could potentially save some trouble in case the Emperor decides to do something beyond the norms in the future."
Jin Ji repeatedly tapped his index finger on the book, following a certain pattern. He acknowledged that Xun Chengjun was sincere enough, and this thing must be the Empress Dowager's trump card. She gave it up so easily, indicating her sincerity. However, for him, it was not enough.
如同荀成君所说，他如今乾坤独断，区区宗室，能奈他何？
这些东西的价值对他来说，着实不算大。
见他迟迟不言语，荀成君的脸色终于有了些变化：“皇上还不满意？”
Yin Ji narrowed her head, a trace of interest flashed in her eyes: "You are called Lord Xun Cheng, right? Are you in charge of the Xun family now?"
Xun Cheng lowered his eyes, his two hands unconsciously clasped together. Although the current Yin Ji looked somewhat different from her usual unpredictable self, he still had a somewhat bad premonition.
"The Xun family has no one talented in this generation, I am just a duck being forced onto the stage..."
"Then I will give you an opportunity."
He knocked on the table, interrupting the other person's words, but the calm and deliberate action struck Xun Chengjun's heart like a hammer, one strike after another.
"...What opportunity?"
Yin Ji pulled the corner of his mouth again, but the emotions in his eyes were no longer discernible, only the voice was clear and slow: "Naturally, it is the opportunity to choose. You have given me two things, so I will allow you to choose two things as well."
He knocked on the book next to his hand and said, "The empress dowager's peaceful end..."
His finger turned slightly, pointing to the box casually placed on the low table by Xun Chengjun, "The Xun family's reputation..."
With a flick of her finger, she turned her attention back to Xun Chengjun, "With your Xun family bloodline, what do you choose?"
Xun Chengjun clenched her fist involuntarily as she knew that the emperor wouldn't easily spare the Xun family. Ever since the raid on the Xiao and Dou families, she and the empress dowager had foreseen the fate of the Xun family. But now, reaching this point, it still felt hopeless.
How to choose between three options? How to make a decision?
Yin Ji seemed to know that she couldn't decide, and didn't rush her. Instead, she opened a booklet and looked at the things inside to pass the time.
Regional factions are split, royal corruption is rampant, and the actions of clan members are no better than those of the aristocracy's offspring, and some are even worse, after all, such scum as in the Yin Dynasty are not exceptions.
However, looking at these things, Yin Ji's eyes did not have much waves. Although he wanted to get rid of his relatives, it was not the right time yet. He promised Xie Yun that he could no longer carry the title of a tyrant in the future, so his actions could no longer be as simple and rude as before, only focusing on the results.
Wait a moment.
But has Xun Chengjun been thinking for too long?
"Not choosing?"
He closed the booklet, with a hint of impatience in his eyes, "Do you want me to help you?"
Xun Chengjun suddenly looked up: "No need, I want all three of them."
Yin Ji was not angry. Although he appeared quite childish in front of Xie Yun, he would get upset over trivial matters and sulk for half a day, but he rarely showed any emotional fluctuations in front of others, not even a flicker in his eyes.
"Greed."
He simply gave his evaluation without any emotion, but those two words weighed heavily on Xun Chengjun's legs, almost causing her to kneel again. However, she gritted her teeth and held on. She wouldn't choose or weigh options. She had agreed to her aunt's request to protect the Xun family, so she naturally couldn't let the descendants of the Xun clan suffer the punishment of annihilation and disgrace. Although the Empress Dowager had made many mistakes, none of them were for her own sake.
She has been protecting the Xun family all her life, and she cannot let them come to a bad end.
"I still have one bargaining chip,"
She spoke in a low voice, looking straight into Yin Ji's eyes, refusing to show any fear or retreat.
"Oh?"
In Yin Ji's tone, there was a hint of surprise. The Xun family's generations of business and the Empress Dowager's lifelong dedication had already been presented, so what else could Xun Chengjun have in his hands?
Han Zhaixiu put down the teacup and sat up straight.
Xun Chengjun took a deep breath and said, "I have a plan that can prevent the Emperor from being troubled by the harem again."
Yin Ji was taken aback, his eyes showing a wave of emotions. Xun Chengjun unexpectedly brought up this matter, which surprised him, but he also felt it was within reason. Although he hadn't officially proclaimed the decree to disperse the harem, he had never concealed his intentions, so it wasn't strange that his intentions were noticed. However—
“一道圣旨的事儿，朕何须你来献计？”
他语带嘲讽，荀成君却不卑不亢：“遣散后宫容易，可日后呢？皇上即便立后，也会有数不清的朝臣劝您纳妃，臣妾此法可一劳永逸。”
Once and for all...
Xun Chengjun looked at Yin Ji silently for a moment, then got up and left.
Xun Chengjun was stunned by the gaze, and only reacted after Yin Ji left the main hall of Changxin Palace. This should be a promise to give her a chance to try.
She hurriedly chased after him and said, "Your Majesty, thank you for your grace."
Yin Ji didn't turn his head and replied indifferently, "Take good care of the Empress Dowager, I will be married soon, so don't cause any trouble for me."
Xun Chengjun responded with another nod, watching him walk away before finally feeling a weakness in her body. She stumbled and leaned on the nearby lamppost, and Dou Bao quickly came forward to support her: "Are you alright, Your Majesty?"
Xun Chengjun remained silent, but cold sweat started to pour down her back, causing her body to tremble uncontrollably.
The emperor's behavior was unpredictable, but Xun Chengjun had taken a gamble earlier when she had no other options. Fortunately, she made the right choice. Although the Xun family would become commoners in the future, they would no longer have to live in constant fear. She had kept her promise to her aunt.