bookcurios Chapter 427 A Two-Way Game, Behind-the-Scenes Schemes! (2)
Chapter 427 A Two-Way Game, Behind-the-Scenes Schemes! (2)
A growing sense of unease began to surface in Yang Jingyu's heart.
Feng Yu's sharp gaze fell on Yang Jingyu, and he loudly ordered, "Bring me my sword!"
Everyone was taken aback, vaguely guessing what Feng Yu wanted to do. It seemed that General Feng was choosing to preserve his self-respect!
Everyone looked at Yang Jingyu on the ground and thought, "Such a woman, she didn't want to be a good general's wife, but had to cause all this trouble. Now, she probably won't even be able to save her life."
Moments later, a servant brought Feng Yu's sword. The moment the sword was in Feng Yu's hands, Yang Jingyu looked at it as if a demon was beckoning her, her pupils widening in terror, repeatedly murmuring, "No, don't kill me...no..."
But how could Feng Yu possibly heed her pleas?
With a clang, the sound of a sword being drawn cast a new layer of chilling eeriness over the entire night...
Everyone was terrified by the sound. Yang Jingyu's fear intensified, and for a moment she even forgot to plead for mercy. Upon hearing the news, Prime Minister Yang rushed over and saw the sharp sword in Feng Yu's hand, which gleamed coldly in the darkness and was about to be slashed at his daughter. He immediately rushed over with all his might.
"My dear son-in-law... do not act rashly." Prime Minister Yang disregarded everything else and knelt before Feng Yu, tightly grasping Feng Yu's hand that was holding the sword, trying to stop him from harming his daughter.
But the word "son-in-law" only fueled Feng Yu's anger.
"Ha! Son-in-law..." Feng Yu sneered. In his view, it wasn't just Yang Jingyu who had embarrassed him, but also the Yang family who had slapped him hard across the face. "I, the general, cannot bear to accept the good daughter you've raised!"
Having said that, he shoved Prime Minister Yang aside, raised his sword, and vowed to kill Yang Jingyu today to wash away the shame she had brought him. His eyes were bloodshot with rage as he aimed at Yang Jingyu. Yang Jingyu watched the cold blade fall upon her, shaking her head repeatedly, murmuring, "No...no..."
She didn't want to die, she didn't want to die. She wanted Feng Yu to listen to her explanation, that it was all a setup, that she was innocent. But Feng Yu wouldn't give her any chance to explain. What should she do? Was she just going to die by his sword like this?
"No..." The sword drew ever closer to Yang Jingyu. She thought she was about to die, but suddenly a majestic voice pierced the darkness, abruptly breaking through the eerie atmosphere...
"Feng Yu, stop right now!"
The voice was instantly recognizable. Everyone looked at the newcomer, Empress Feng, who was rushing over in a flurry. The guests present all knelt on the ground, saying, "Your subject pays respects to Your Majesty the Empress."
Empress Feng paid no heed to these people. Her gaze was fixed on the knife that was about to fall on Yang Jingyu. Her eyes were filled with gloom. If she had arrived any later, someone would have really died!
This Feng Yu is really too impulsive!
However… Empress Feng glanced at Prime Minister Yang and Yang Jingyu, and then looked at the man lying in a pool of blood on the ground, her brows furrowing even more tightly.
When Yang Jingyu and Prime Minister Yang saw Empress Feng, it was as if they had seen a savior. Their faces lit up with joy. Prime Minister Yang was the first to kneel and crawl in front of Empress Feng, "Your Majesty, please, save my daughter!"
"Save me, Your Majesty the Empress, please save me, I don't want to die!" Yang Jingyu came to her senses and pleaded. She knew that at this moment, Empress Feng was the only one who could save her. Empress Feng's arrival undoubtedly brought hope to Yang Jingyu, and she had to hold on tightly to this lifeline.
Empress Feng glanced at the two men again, but paid them no further attention. She turned her gaze to the guests present, a slight smile playing on her lips, and calmly instructed, "Ladies and gentlemen, it's getting late. Let's call it a day. I won't see you off any further."
With such a clear order to leave, everyone present naturally understood that the Empress was kicking them out. They certainly didn't dare to linger and continue watching the show, no matter how much they wanted to see a farce unfold.
"Your humble servants take their leave," the crowd said in unison, each gathering their families and preparing to depart. But before they could even take a step, Empress Feng's voice rang out once more.
"No one saw anything superfluous happen today. You are here tonight to attend the wedding. General Feng went into the bridal chamber and nothing happened. Do you all understand?" Empress Feng spoke firmly, each word, though plain, sounded like a threat and warning to everyone.
Empress Feng was telling them that they had to forget what they had seen tonight, and no one was allowed to tell anyone about it. They should act as if nothing had ever happened.
"Yes, Your Majesty, we understand." The crowd replied in unison. Empress Feng had instructed them to keep this matter a secret, and they had no choice but to keep it to themselves. Otherwise, at best they would lose their official positions, and at worst, they might lose their lives.
Empress Feng nodded in satisfaction and gave a look. Then everyone gradually dispersed. After all the guests had left, even the servants in the mansion were dismissed, leaving only Empress Feng, Feng Yu, Prime Minister Yang, and Yang Jingyu and her father.
Prime Minister Yang knew that although everyone had dispersed, the matter was not yet over. He was not stupid; he naturally knew that Empress Feng's actions just now were to appease the situation. Now, he saw a greater hope. Prime Minister Yang knew that regardless of whether what had just happened was a setup or not, the Yang family was bound to suffer this loss.
Taking a deep breath, Prime Minister Yang spoke first before anyone else could speak, “Your Majesty, General Feng, today’s events, whether or not there are other hidden reasons, were all caused by the Yang family, and it is all my daughter’s fault. However, my daughter is now General Feng’s wife, and the entire Yang family will always stand on the side of the Feng family. As long as the Feng family has any orders, the Yang family will serve them without hesitation.”
Prime Minister Yang was expressing his true feelings; he was subtly telling them that as long as Yang Jingyu's life was spared, the Yang family would be at the mercy of the Feng family.
Empress Feng naturally understood Prime Minister Yang's meaning. She was quite pleased that he had brought it up so proactively. Her gaze narrowed, and she spoke in a deep voice, "The Yang family and the Feng family are already in-laws, as close as can be. This matter needs to be considered carefully. Prime Minister Yang, you can rest assured that Jingyu is a member of the Feng family. She must have been framed by someone else to cause this. I will not let her suffer any injustice."
"Thank you for your wise judgment, Your Majesty." Prime Minister Yang was overjoyed and thanked her profusely. With Empress Feng saying so, Jingyu's life was saved, and Yang Jingyu breathed a long sigh of relief.