Echoes of My Heart Throughout the Court

Princess Xiangyang was the youngest daughter of the Empress, loved and pampered by both the emperor and empress since her childhood. Her four older brothers and two older sisters cherished her like a precious jewel. Naturally, her personality was different from theirs, and she was particularly proud.

When Xu Yanmiao mentioned Princess Xiangyang, Wen Xingyi, the previously imposing and unyielding Imperial Censor, flushed red in the face. Those who didn’t know would think that the place where the imperial court was being held was seriously lacking in oxygen.

He noticed that the civil and military officials around him were all ears, seemingly far more interested in his family matters than in whether the Prince Consort of Princess Wanshou should be imprisoned.

Thus, his face turned even redder, likely with his blood pressure soaring to 180.

The old emperor, observing his expression, narrowed his eyes and sneered.

Since you like to watch royal family secrets, why not let others watch your family matters as well?

Xu Yanmiao leisurely flipped through the system, thoroughly enjoying the gossip.

【Let me take a look, let me look, as soon as the princess entered, Wen Xingyi demanded that she follow the custom of a regular wife, bathing and changing clothes on the second day after marriage, and performing rites to show respect to the husband’s family elders to gain their approval.】

【Then, Princess Xiangyang turned around and left, intending to return to the princess’s manor, which scared the Wen family. They were afraid that the old emperor would find out about this and begged Princess Xiangyang to get back in the carriage. Only after her uncle and aunt performed the ceremonial rites did they manage to appease her and make her reluctantly calm down.】

Then what happened, then what happened?

Who would’ve thought… Xu Yanmiao was right, people always emphasize what they lack the most. The Wen family was no different. When they encountered a powerful princess, they criticized her for not being obedient enough.

Tsk, tsk.

【And then, after her husband’s death, the wife should observe three years of mourning, whereas the husband only needs to mourn for one year. The same applies to a princess’s death. But three months ago, Princess Qiyang passed away, and Princess Xiangyang went to her prince consort’s house, demanding that he observe three years of mourning for her sister.】

【Wen Xingyi knew about this and tried to use his position as her father-in-law to criticize Princess Xiangyang for tarnishing her sister’s virtue, claiming that she should not rest in peace after death. Princess Xiangyang immediately countered, saying not to worry, that if she were to die, she would not make her prince consort observe three years of mourning, but would instead take him with her.】

【Hahahaha, wow, this princess is amazing, Wen Xingyi was completely shut down and couldn’t say a word.】

The officials: Wow! Wow!

The gossip about someone else’s family was just so interesting, it was impossible to stop listening.

Who would’ve thought that this old conservative would actually be scared? Why was he so tough with Princess Wanshou?

Isn’t this typical of bullying the weak and fearing the strong?

The officials’ teasing glances all drifted toward Wen Xingyi, whose neck was almost completely red, yet he still held his face stiff and his neck high.

He had thought that the matter with Princess Xiangyang would be exposed, but only when he faced the situation did he realize how unbearable it was to be the focus of all those whispers, curious stares, and pointed comments.

And…

It was Princess Xiangyang who was rude, my Wen family was merely adhering to the proper etiquette, so what’s the problem? The one who should be embarrassed is Princess Xiangyang, not my family! What’s wrong with these people? Shouldn’t they be criticizing her for not adhering to the duties of a wife?

Of course, the old conservative couldn’t stand it, but he couldn’t stop Xu Yanmiao.

—After all, if he yelled “shut up,” Xu Yanmiao wouldn’t even realize he was yelling at him. And if he shouted Xu Yanmiao’s name, several of the closest officials would probably rush to cover his mouth before he could finish speaking.@@novelbin@@

Xu Yanmiao’s thoughts were especially beneficial. For example, the news about the treason in Nanyue that had been exposed yesterday. Thanks to the advance warning, the traitors weren’t prepared, and the rebellion would surely be suppressed perfectly, with minimal casualties. Around ten noble families had already sent their sons and nephews to the military to gain some experience on the battlefield.

Wen Xingyi’s attempts to ruin everyone’s interests were useless.

What made Wen Xingyi wish he could die was that Xu Xianmiao’s thoughts still hadn’t stopped!

He was still digging up dirt on his family! And it was no longer just about the princess and the prince consort!

【Tsk tsk, there’s so much gossip in this family. His older brother, who’s the Crown Prince’s attendant, got an STD from frequenting male prostitutes.】

The officials: Oh?!

Who would’ve thought the Crown Prince’s attendant frequented male prostitutes? People truly can’t be judged by appearances!

Prime Minister Dou: “…”

After a while, he finally reacted, gasping in shock.

“Attendant Wen?!”

Wen Xingyi widened his eyes and mumbled, “But my older brother… he’s seventy-five!”

Meanwhile, the Crown Prince, suddenly hearing about his family’s scandal, choked on his own saliva.

Cough, cough, cough! After coughing, he muttered, “Age is just a number, huh.”

This was more exciting than when his father, at sixty-three, was still very active.

Explosive! So explosive!

He liked it!

… But is this really appropriate?

The Crown Prince, rubbing his remaining conscience, remembered that he never liked this attendant, always spewing grandiose and pompous speeches, often getting all worked up while advising him, saying his behavior was too flamboyant and didn’t resemble that of a ruler.

Thinking this, he immediately tossed his conscience aside.

The gossip was too good, hehehe!

He always preached about being mild, respectful, frugal, and virtuous, but at least he didn’t mess around in bed!

The officials were eating up the gossip, and soon couldn’t hold back, discussing it openly in the court.

“Attendant Wen is too careless, contracting a disease.”

“I knew it! They always act so pure and high-minded, they must have some hidden scandal. And now someone dug it out!”

Pffft— “I’ve been waiting for the show, the Crown Prince’s attendant? Tsk, tsk, after today, who knows if he’ll even remain as the Crown Prince’s attendant.”

“Forget about the Crown Prince’s attendant, Princess Xiangyang might need to change her prince consort.”

Some curious officials sneaked a glance at the old emperor, and sure enough, his face was ashen, his expression especially foul.

Xu Yanmiao didn’t notice. He was still digging.

His eyes shone like flashlights.

The eyes of the royal family and officials were also shining like flashlights.