klisemfg Chapter 69 Which "Living Yama" is this now?!
Chapter 69 Which "Living Yama" is this now?!
The matter of love theory is not urgent and can be put aside for now, but the matter of the Second Princess cannot wait.
"Let's go back and deal with my elder sister's matter first, so she doesn't have to worry anymore."
Lin Shiming nodded and asked very seriously, "Then who should handle this?"
"You should do it." Lu Yuxi pulled him up and patted the dust off his clothes. "I'm just here to help you keep things under control and prevent any misunderstandings. To really handle this matter, we still need our decisive and ruthless little general, the head of the family."
Lin Shiming raised his chin happily, "I love hearing that!"
As he spoke, he grabbed Lu Yuxi's arm triumphantly and whispered in her ear.
"Let me tell you, these kinds of complicated family matters are best handled by someone like me who's decisive and efficient. It's like cutting through the Gordian knot, leaving no loose ends!"
Lu Yuxi pinched the corner of his mouth, "I'll do whatever you say."
Having easily reached a consensus, Lin Shiming, who had been feeling sullen, was now refreshed and set off with Lu Yuxi back to the main hall.
They had been out for a while, and the swift Imperial Guards had already brought the three men to the main hall to kneel. However, one of the three was clearly dissatisfied, and Lin Shiming and Lu Yuxi could hear the sarcastic and abusive shouts coming from inside even from a distance.
Lin Shiming stopped Lu Yuxi, and the two did not rush inside.
"Princess, I am your mother-in-law. Are you just going to watch me be forced to kneel here while you sit? You call yourself a royal princess, don't you know any manners?!"
"...Mother, this is not something I can do..."
"You dare to talk back! I told you you're useless. We are the mistresses of your princess's residence, and we've been humiliated to this extent, yet you can't even save us. What use are you as a princess?"
Lu Chiying's voice trembled, "Mother, how could you say that to me?"
“You are my family’s daughter-in-law, how can I not say anything to you? You are useless, you can’t give birth to a son at home, you only have a girl who brings bad luck to her family, you can’t help your husband in the court, and now you are letting people bully your husband and mother-in-law like this, you are truly unfilial!”
"presumptuous!"
Lin Shiming, who had been listening outside for a long time, finally lost his temper. He roared and disappeared from Lu Yuxi's sight in a flash. The next second, a heavy thud was heard from inside.
"what--"
"Mother!"
Zhuang Jingyi's exclamation, along with Madam Zhuang's scream and Lu Chiying's terrified scream, rang out at the same time, and Lu Yuxi rushed in.
Inside the main hall, Zhuang Jingyi and an old Taoist priest with white hair and a long beard were still being forced to kneel on the ground by the Imperial Guards, struggling and shouting incessantly. Madam Zhuang, who had just been cursing, had been kicked to the ground by Lin Shiming and was now clutching her arm, groaning in pain, unable to speak.
Zhuang Jingyi was extremely anxious, while the old Taoist was trembling with fear, trying his best to minimize his presence.
Lu Chiying was quite frightened by what had just happened and was sitting trembling in her chair.
Seeing Lu Chiying's terrified expression, Lin Shiming belatedly realized that he had probably frightened his second sister again.
I was so angry this time that I completely forgot!
He couldn't care less about being angry anymore. He glanced guiltily at Lu Yuxi who had just come in, and then awkwardly walked over to Lu Chiying.
"Second Princess, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you."
Lu Chiying was still in shock, clutching her chest and gasping for breath.
"I was so angry at what she said that I momentarily forgot you were still there."
Actually, things were somewhat under control; otherwise, Madam Zhuang wouldn't just have a broken arm, she would probably be dead by now. But Lin Shiming dared not say this, for fear of frightening his frail elder sister again.
Lu Chiying had recovered somewhat by this time. She tried her best to control her trembling body and stand up as gracefully as possible.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, I don't understand what you mean by this. Could you please tell me directly?"
Stop making such a fuss. Her heart really can't take it. Can't you just cut her open?
This is easy to talk about. Lin Shiming had just heard what Lu Yuxi said and was planning to tell Lu Chiying directly.
He stepped forward, about to explain, when Zhuang Jingyi, who was being held captive below, interrupted loudly.
"What else is there to say! Lu Chiying, your own mother-in-law has been kicked like this, and instead of calling the imperial physician, you're chatting away with this assailant! You are truly vicious and unfilial... Ah!"
Zhuang Jingyi was also kicked to the ground; this time, it was Lu Yuxi, who had just walked over, who kicked him.
He looked at Zhuang Jingyi, who was kicked and passed out on the ground, with disgust, and said with a look of disgust, "If you can't speak, then there's no need to say anything more. Yuanye, go and prepare the mute medicine."
Holy crap! You're even more aggressive than me!
Lin Shiming stared wide-eyed at Lu Yuxi in disbelief.
There are countless ways to deal with people in the palace, so what is this? It was only General Lin, who came from the military and only knew the same old "caning" that was similar to beating with a military rod, who was amazed by this.
Lu Yuxi snorted and patted Lin Shiming on the back of the head. "Aren't you going to explain this to your elder sister?"
After saying that, he walked right past everyone and sat down in the main seat to drink tea.
Yes, she was drinking the same cup that Lin Shiming had just half-finished. Her leisurely and self-satisfied demeanor made Lin Shiming's face flush red.
!!!
I was actually killed in public by the person I'd been bullying and harassing for so long?!
Lin Shiming was even more incredulous, while Lu Yuxi lowered her eyes and smiled faintly.
Suddenly realizing the atmosphere had shifted from tense and alarming to bittersweet, Lu Chiying thought, "... ..."
No, I'm the owner here! Look at me!
"Your Highness..." Lu Chiying tried to interrupt their somewhat "lingering" gaze, "Your Highness!"
"Ah! Huh?"
Lin Shiming then came to his senses and gave Lu Chiying an awkward smile, "Second Imperial Sister."
Lu Chiying curtsied. "Your Highness, I know that the Prince Consort was too offensive just now, but could you please not give him the mute medicine? After all, he is the princess's father. It would be undignified for him to become mute."
"this..."
"I'm not asking Your Highness to simply let him off the hook and suffer this injustice for nothing. What I mean is—"
Lin Shiming tilted his head slightly, looking at Lu Chiying with a puzzled expression.
"Slap him, finger torture, dripping water, or pasting official seals on his face... any of these will do! Just spare his life, and don't leave any traces, otherwise it will be a disgrace to the father and a loss of face for the princess."
What do these punishments mean? I've never heard of them before.
Lin Shiming scratched his head in confusion. Yuan Ye, who had already arranged for someone to prepare the medicine, came over considerately and explained everything to him in a low voice.
As Lin Shiming listened to Yuan Ye's concise and succinct words, his pupils gradually dilated.
Damn it! ! !
Whose "living Yama" is this now?!
General Lin, whose eyes were wide with shock at his "shallow knowledge," rapidly shifted his gaze between Lu Yuxi and Lu Chiying.
Turns out I'm the kindest one!
He opened his mouth, then suddenly felt somewhat out of place.
After Yuan Ye finished explaining, he silently withdrew.
Lu Yuxi, who was sitting in the main seat and surveying the entire room, couldn't help but chuckle softly and put down her teacup.
"He offended the Crown Princess and the Imperial Sister, so how to deal with him is up to you."
Lu Chiying's eyes lit up, and she looked at Lin Shiming expectantly, "Your Highness..."
Still not quite in a daze, Lin Shiming stammered, cautiously probing, "Listen, listen to my elder sister... so, thirty slaps?"
As he spoke, he cast a pleading look at Lu Yuxi, who was not far away.
"Alright, let's do it this way." Lu Yuxi smiled and came to his rescue. "Yuanye, wake him up with cold water and take him outside to be punished."
Yuanye accepted the order and left.
Lu Chiying also breathed a sigh of relief.
Lu Yuxi raised her hand, and Lin Shiming, who was still somewhat dazed, instantly seemed to find his backbone. He quickly understood and ran to the main seat, sitting down close to Lu Yuxi. For a moment, the flamboyant people became much more reserved.